Joshua chamberlain memorial fund february 24, 2014, was the 100th anniversary of the death of civil war veteran joshua lawrence chamberlain and june 18th will. The mexicanamerican war this web site presents a historical overview of the mexicanamerican war 18461848, as well as primary documents and images related to the conflict. Many civil war generals had long life spans and were in administrative positions where it was. Letters from an iowa soldier in the american civil war is a website full of letters written by iowa soldier newton scott. Many became providers for their families, managing farms and businesses while male relatives served in the military. Digital archive of materials that documents the civil rights era in memphis, tennessee. Collectible autographs from the american civil war. Civil war era this database offers primary source materials covering the american civil war and the sectional controversies leading up to the war, and, additionally, offers several key newspapers. Great civil war resources for k12 students student guide. This guide provides links to civil war primary resources hosted by other institutions. The spanish civil war project documented the response of the tampa spanish immigrant community to the spanish civil war 19361939. A selection of books e books available in trible library. Is this an excerpt from a primary source, such as the constitution or a letter written by a civil war soldier that has been imbedded in a secondary source, such as a textbook. The project was partially funded by grants from the program for cultural cooperation between spains ministry of culture and united states universities and from the florida humanities council.
From the declaration of independence, to the emancipation proclamation and through letters, diary entries, and military orders youll find scores of primary sources here to read what people wrote at the time of the revolutionary war, the war of 1812 and the civil war. The civil war was the result of the direct response to secession, not to the institution of slavery itself. Popular interest in the american civil war has always been very strong, and this interest has been reflected in the collecting of civil war autographs, signatures, signed letters, and documents. Much of this evidence including letters, orders, maps, telegrams, photographs, and broadsides is preserved at the national archives. American civil war documents, manuscripts, letters and. Use this page to find primary sources related to the civil war, as well as document based learning activities to share with your students. The works below are diaries, memoirs and letters by confederate soldiers in the u. The civil war was not only a stunning event in military history. Each short passage of primary source material is well contextualized with roughly two pages of secondary text. Primary souces civil war primary sources libguides at.
Primary and secondary sources in class we are continuing to learn more about frederick douglass, slaves, the civil war, images of the civil war, and other authors and artists of that time period, including louisa may alcott, alexander gardner, walt whitman, and emily dickinson. Hundreds of websites offer insight into the american civil war. Letters and first person accounts from such wellknown leaders as ulysses s. The library of congress is home to many of the most important documents in american history. Letters describing the battles of gettysburg and vicksburg.
Letters, telegrams, and photographs illustrating factors that affected the civil war background. Civil war medicine primary sources national museum of. This work brings together in one place primary material dealing with the issue of american catholics and slavery. The collection includes diaries kept by soldiers and sailors during combat, as prisoners of war, and while they were sick and wounded. A general works b philosophy, psychology, and religion. The book includes charts, a timeline, and a glossary. To understand the conflict, take a look back at the primary documents that highlight decisions of. They are primary sources that provide direct information on peoples experiences during the war. United states history primary resources civil war 18611865 enter. John perry surgeon 20th massachusetts volunteer infantry civil war letters. Civil war primary sources primary sources jkm library at. Photographs and letters from the civil war provide a window into the lives of ordinary union and confederate soldiers the constitution newspaper articles, notes, and original documents trace the process of drafting and adopting the constitution and bill of rights. Selected civil war letters from the southern historical collection. Civil war primary documents, personal diaries, journals, letters, cartoons, art, images, poetry, literature.
The decision to secede and establish the confederacy. American civil war documents, manuscripts, letters and diaries and grand army. Where can i find primary sources about the civil war. Official records of the union and confederate navies.
The primary sources series is the winner of the 2015 academics choice awards for the 2015 smart book award in recognition of mindbuilding excellence. Prior to and during the civil war, the north and south differed greatly in the resources that they could use. American civil war documents, manuscripts, letters and diaries. Those written by grant himself were composed during the civil war and after it. Includes diaries, sheet music, maps, letters, and photos. In 20, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of two major civil war battles, gettysburg and vicksburg, the library digitized the letters below, which contain some descriptions of the battles. Civil war that are secondary sources can be found in the library catalog.
Letters and diaries offers fulltext searchable letters and diaries of soldiers and noncombatants on both sides of the u. A selection of primary sources the american historical association encourages continued public debate about monuments to confederate leaders and about the public spaces and buildings named after those individuals, as well as the role of confederate flags in public culture. Each part is preceded by an introduction offering an overview of the section and each of the one hundred documents. Includes lesson plans using the letters, genealogical information. Civil war letters from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Includes seven soldier diaries which have been transcribed from both sides of the war. Kid friendly primary sources des plaines public library. A few propaganda and recruitment posters are also reproduced. A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. This guide is not comprehensive, but it highlights a diverse collection of free websites of primary sources for the study of the war.
South carolina and the civil war primary sources from eye witnesses of the civil war in south carolina. We are able to learn much about the feelings of a person heading into battle, their feelings for a loved one. This special collection from the university of notre dames rare books and special. Political debates and military developments may occupy the historical foreground, but it is the letters, diary entries, memoirs, and testimony of blacks, native. Holdings of books, letters, pamphlets, and memorabilia that explore the life and legacy of one of the nations most notable presidents. On the home front toofamily members wrote back to their loved ones in the army and kept diaries as well. Primary source documents and research resources primary source online documents table of contents. Many soldiers used this free time for things such as foraging, washing clothes, gambling, or playing games. Letters, telegrams, and photographs illustrating factors that.
Primary source sets teacher resources library of congress. Suggestions for finding books, journal articles, primary documents, and web sites about the u. Civil war soldiers wrote millions of letters home to loved ones. Includes primary documents and genealogical information. The letters written during the civil war discuss tactics in great detail. Contains books, music, photographs, illustrations, letters, and diaries from south. Primary source documents and research resources clara.
They spent hundreds of hours pouring over diaries, as they chronicled one the of the pivotal events in american history. Black soldiers in the civil war, and letters, telegrams and photographs illustrating factors that affected the civil war. This series contains one autograph, one application to a veterans group, and 14 letters, one of which was written by grants father. From the newyork historical society, civil war primary source documents. This web site provides links to materials digitized from the collections of the library of congress that supplement and enhance the study of these crucial documents. Civil war documents and letters for sale from k w rendell. These sources provide direct or firsthand evidence about an event. Civil war 18611865 primary sources related to womens involvement in the u. Combine these these terms with the event or person you are researching.
Primary source sets from the period of the civil war. Call numbers e history of america e 456655 civil war period, 18611865. However, to stop at that point, as if there is a seamless leap between december, 1860 and the events of march through may 1861, misses several crucial points. Documents held by the national archives can aid in the understanding of the factors that influenced the eventual outcome of the war between. The librarys manuscripts and special collections unit has many collections related to the civil war. Primary sources american battlefield trust civil war trust. The database can be searched and browsed in many ways, including by u. Discover librarianselected research resources on u. Primary documents of american history virtual services and programs, digital reference section. The civil war primary sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history of the civil war. Mexican war the texas state historical association offers this chapter from the handbook of texas. September 17, 1862 battle of antietam, maryland miss barton and her wagons arrived on the field prior to the battle. Get the best deals on civil war letter when you shop the largest online selection at.
Illinois in the civil war has a range of information concerning illinois role in the civil war. Another highlight of civil war primary source documents is the collections focus on the personal experiences, largely through letters and diaries. It is generally known in the south as the war between the states and is also called the war of the rebellion the official union designation, the war of secession, and the war for southern independence. Ayres at the university of virginia, provides a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, church and census records, newspapers, and speeches, to document one northern and one southern community during the civil war era. African american history primary documents for history. This duke university library site features primary source documents and links to other resources concerning women in the civil war civil war primary source documents comprised of over 110,000 pages, this database focuses on the civil war as it was fought from 1861 to 1865 and represents both northern and southern perspectives. The american civil war brought women new responsibilities on the battlefield and at home.
Part i contains documents which established the roman catholic position on the morality of slave and slaveholding. Civil war that are secondary sources can be found in the library catalog by searching the subject united stateshistory civil war, 18611865. During the american civil war, soldiers had a lot of free time inbetween marching and fighting. Remember, secondary sources may include reprints of primary sources. They bring us a history that is personal, sometimes even private, yet always revealing. Sets of primary sources on baseball, jamestown, jim crow laws, the civil war, immigration, spanish exploration, and the dust bowl from the library of congress including photos, maps, manuscripts, audio files, films, sheet music, and cartoons. She provided surgeons with desperately needed medical supplies. These collections will include various types of primary sources newspaper articles, images, government documents, letters, etc. Jump start your research on civil war medicine with these curated lists of incredible primary sources. Manuscripts of the american civil war from the university of notre dame special collections. She later wrote an account of her experience, notes on antietam. Letters, telegrams, and photographs illustrating factors. The letters in a call number correspond to a subject area.
Rachel seidman brings together an array of primary sources from the antebellum period, the war, and reconstruction to provide a wellrounded account of this pivotal era. Background prior to and during the civil war, the north and south differed greatly in the resources that they could use. Voyles surgeon 66th indiana volunteer infantry civil war letters. The volume ends with the prelude to the civil war, stopping at that pointfor three interconnected reasons. A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These websites include digitized newspaper archives for both the union and confederate sides of the struggle, collections of letters and diaries.
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