United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: American Civil War (1861-1865)
Civil War (U. S. : 1861-1865)
War between the States (1861-1865)
War of Secession (U.S. : 1861-1865)
War of the Rebellion (1861-1865)
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
The Broun Family Papers: A Virginia Family's Civil War Journey, 1833-1883
Collection
Collection number: UA-24-19-07
Scope and Contents
This collection is an aggregation of primary source documents associated with the Broun Family of Northumberland County, Virginia, created during the antebellum, Civil War, and postbellum periods of American history, spanning from approximately 1833 to 1883. These documents offer valuable insight into personal experiences and perspectives during one of the most turbulent eras in American history.The first series of this collection predominantly features transcribed correspondence...
Dates:
1833-1883
Georgia Publications
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-63
Scope and Contents
These papers consist of periodicals from Georgia in the 1800s to the early 1900s. Periodicals dated before and during the Civil War promote the view of pro-slavery and updates of the Confederate States during the war. After the war, the periodicals turn to more domestic issues, such as education for children and common medical issues. Many of the periodicals contain information pertaining to agriculture and new ways and techniques to approach...
Dates:
1839 - 1979
Lieutenant Andrew McConnell Civil War Diary
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-12
Scope and Contents
The diary was written in pocket-sized editions and each was sent home after it was completed. The collection in the Valdosta State Archives has two folders, each containing an identical copy of the McConnell diary. The diary is divided into five volumes, the last of which was written by John Albert Feaster Coleman after McConnell died. Kathleen and Mary Bess Coleman and Julia and Mary Faucette owned four of the original volumes of the diary. Donald Clayton owned one book, which he found...
Dates:
1861-1865
Oath of Allegiance to the United States
Collection — Folder 1
Collection number: MS-39
Scope and Contents
This oath of allegiance was signed after the Civil War ended by Confederate soldiers affirming they would be loyal to the Union and "defend the Constitution of the United States".Harmful Content Policy:
Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection’s collection houses materials collected to elucidate the past. We recognize that users may encounter some items within these collections that contain offensive language, viewpoints, imagery or other forms of objectionable...
Dates:
1860's
Valdosta State University Archives General Files
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: UA-15-7-1
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the General Files of Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. These include the Policies Procedures and Reports of Archives as well as papers concerning certain collections, displays, and projects.
Dates:
1995 - 2015
William Knight Civil War Letters, 1861-1863
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-52
Abstract
The William W. Knight Civil War Letters Collection consists of correspondence authored by William Washington Knight during his service in the Civil War. The letters are addressed to his wife and father, and provide personal insights into his experiences on the battlefield. The collection includes copies of the original letters, dating from 1861 to 1863, and contains 36 handwritten letters.
Dates:
1861-1863; Acquired: 1985-01-03