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Cover Image To Be Used in Civil War Trails Guide

Posted by :MI Editor On : January 17, 2025
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The use of Civil War photographic portraits to aid in the interpretation of battlefields and other historic sites is part of the larger mission of Military Images magazine. Recently, Terry Heder, Historian/Editor of Civil War Trails. reached out to request permission to feature the image that graced the cover of our Winter 2020 issue.

It pictures two brothers in uniform, one Union and the other Confederate. Edward A. Fowlkes, a Mexican War veteran, served in the Union 12th Tennessee Cavalry. He is pictured here, seated on the left, as a first lieutenant, a rank he earned in May 1865. Next to him sits brother Gabriel, or Gabe, who served in the Confederate 11th Tennessee Infantry. You can read their story here.

Heder noted in his request, “We’re creating an updated map guide for Civil War Trails interpretive sites in Tennessee, and the guide will include narrative sections about different aspects of the war. We’d like to use the image of the Fowlkes brothers in the introductory section, “Torn in Two,” that discusses how the war divided the people of the state.”

Civil War Trails began working with communities in 1994 “to share their stories and connect visitors with small towns and big stories across a network that now spans six states. Travelers look to Trails to put them in the footsteps of the generals, soldiers, citizens, and the enslaved who found themselves in the midst of this Civil War.”

The owner of the Fowlkes brothers image, Gary Waddey, graciously gave permission to Civil War Trails.

Military Images is excited to play a role in connecting organizations and collectors to humanize history.

The Winter 2025 Issue

Posted by :MI Editor On : November 24, 2024
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A complete table of contents for the Winter 2025 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions.

Vol. XLIII, No. 1
(80 pages)

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Inside

Cover
An ambrotype from the John Walsh Collection pictures Confederate Brig. Gen. John Buchanan Floyd just after the Battle of Fort Donelson.

Table of Contents (p. 1)

Editor’s Desk (p. 2)
A new traveling exhibit of photographs of Civil War nurses is a partnership between Military Images magazine and the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Museum.

Mail Call (pp. 3-4)
Feedback includes notes on the JEB Stuart in Hagerstown, Md., story, a possible South Carolina Zouave image, and more.

Military Anthropologist (p. 4)
A review of 100 ambrotypes, cartes de visite, and tintypes published in Military Images reveals that tents are ubiquitous in backdrop paintings.

Passing in Review (pp. 6)
A review of Paul Frecker’s Cartomania: Photography & Celebrity in the Nineteenth Century (September Publishing).

Photo Sleuth by Kurt Luther (pp. 8-9)
Identifying a portrait of Civil War officer Charles Trowbridge of the 33rd USCT results in connections to photographer Eliza Balch and nurse Susie King Taylor.

Antebellum Warriors (p. 10)
A U.S. sailor dressed in a cap with a star on the front and a blue bib on his jacket with 1852-pattern buttons.

Most Hallowed Ground (p. 12)
Civil War Union Maj. Gen. James Brewerton Ricketts and his wife, Fanny, are buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

The Honored Few (p. 14)
Captain George N. Bliss of the 1st Rhode Island Cavalry received the Medal of Honor for charging the enemy without support near Waynesboro, Va., on Sept. 28, 1864.

The Citizenry by Elizabeth A. Topping (p. 16)
During the Civil War years, the plight of soldiers with disabilities are often highlighted. Yet there were also women who had to cope with disfigurements.

Of Arms and Men by Phil Spaugy (pp. 18-20)
Images of howitzers of the 5th Ohio Cavalry are named for the wives of two of the regiment’s officers. The guns played a part in William T. Sherman’s 1864 March to the Sea.

Donelson: Early turning point of the Civil War by John Walsh (pp. 22-39)
The triumph by U.S. forces at Fort Donelson in early February 1862 dramatically turned the tide of the Civil War, then in its first year, and Ulysses S. Grant rose to prominence.

One Vacant Chair: Photographs of a Michigan family remind us of loss and sacrifice by Paul Russinoff (pp. 40-49)
Photos of a Michigan family lost their father and husband, William H. Black of the 5th Michigan Cavalry, to disease during the Civil War.

Man-of-War Men: A gallery of naval photographic portraits by Ron Field(pp. 50-56)
Representative images from the author’s collection include Union sailors from the Brown Water Navy and the coastal blockade forces.

Material Culture by Jack Hurov (pp. 58-60)
Civil War portrait photos reveal that soldiers fastened buttons on both the right and left sides, unlike today, where men’s fashion is only on the right side.

Women of War by Melissa A. Wynn (pp. 62-63)
Virginia native and Southern spy “Belle” Boyd, arrested multiple times by federal authorities, provided military intelligence to the Confederate Army.

Behind the Backdrop by Ronald S. Coddington (pp. 66-67)
A look at the military-landscape painted backdrop of Washington, D.C., photographer John Wallen Holyland.

Vignette by Scott Valentine (p. 70)
During the Battle of Plum Point Bend in May 1862, the crew of Union Mortar Boat No. 16 and its commander, Thomas B. Gregory, distinguished themselves under fire.

Stragglers (p. 74-77)
Unique Civil War photographs include a soldier pictured in a clock pendulum bob, a Confederate soldier picture with a portrait of another soldier, and more.

The Last Shot (p. 80)
Explore the story behind Joseph W. Turner’s “The Assassin’s Vision,” inspired by John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln, and a 19th-century photo collage.

The Autumn 2024 Issue

Posted by :MI Editor On : September 16, 2024
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A complete table of contents for the Autumn 2024 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions.

Vol. XLII, No. 4
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Inside

Cover
A sixth-plate tintype from the Claudia and Al Niemiec Collection pictures two soldiers from the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) at Benton Barracks in St. Louis. 

Table of Contents (p. 1)

Editor’s Desk (p. 2)
After a quarter century of subscription costs remaining the same, the rate for a single year will change from $24.95 to $30 effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Mail Call (pp. 3-4)
Feedback includes an observation about uniform coats buttoned on the opposite side, praise for columnist Phil Spaugy, praise for theory about the iconic image of three Confederate prisoners after Gettysburg, and more.

Military Anthropologist (p. 4)
A breakdown of about 2.1 million soldiers contributed by each state and territory to the U.S. Army during the Civil War as a percent of the 1860 U.S. Census population figures.

Passing in Review (p. 6)
Book review of The Atlanta Campaign, 1864,(Casemate Publishers) by David A. Powell.

Photo Sleuth by Kurt Luther (pp. 8-11)
Exploring the search for Civil War soldier photos from the Battles of First and Second Manassas, uncovering portraits and expanding collections for museums.

Antebellum Warriors (p. 12)
This unidentified soldier wears the antebellum uniform of the 6th Massachusetts Infantry, which gained national attention in 1861 during the Baltimore riot.

Most Hallowed Ground (p. 14)
General John A. Rawlins, Ulysses S. Grant’s chief-of-staff, died in 1869. Grant missed being at his deathbed by an hour. Rawlins rests in Arlington Cemetery.

The Honored Few (p. 16)
Jenny Langbein, a drummer boy in Hawkins’ Zouaves during the Civil War, bravely saved his comrade at the Battle of Camden, earning a Medal of Honor and becoming a New York lawyer.

The Citizenry by Elizabeth A. Topping (pp. 18-19)
Calisthenics, introduced in the 1830s, revolutionized fitness for women with light exercises and gymnastic routines, promoting health, grace, and preparing women for motherhood.

Of Arms and Men by Phil Spaugy (pp. 22-25)
The First Model Maynard Carbines carried by the Bolivar Troop of Mississippi during the early part of the Civil War proved formidable, almost mythical, weapons.

The Black Phalanx at Benton Barracks: Transforming men of color into U.S. soldiers, late 1863 to early 1864 by Ronald S. Coddington (pp. 28-31)
African American soldiers of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) at Benton Barracks in St. Louis endured prejudice and hardship before becoming distinguished U.S. Army men.

JEB: A portrait taken in Hagerstown captures Stuart during the withdrawal following Gettysburg by Phil McCoy (pp. 32–40)
During the retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg, JEB Stuart posed for this portrait in the Hagerstown, Maryland, gallery of photographer Elias M. Recher.

Back to Libby: In 1864, Capt. Matt Boyd successfully made the Great Escape from Libby Prison. In 1889, he returned to deal with his demons. by Ronald S. Coddington (pp. 42-52)
Boyd, a captain in the 73rd Indiana Infantry surrendered at the abrupt end of Streight’s Raid, returned to Libby Prison as a guard when the building was moved to Chicago and opened as a museum.

Forever Peace: A former Confederate gives a miniature of the Appomattox surrender table to Ulysses S. Grant by Ronald S. Coddington (pp. 54-58)
Ulysses S. Grant received a hero’s welcome in Philadelphia in 1879, featuring a grand parade and the presentation of a gold miniature table symbolizing peace after the Civil War.

Artisans of Ames: An antebellum portrait of the people behind the prominent Civil War arms manufacturer by Ron Maness(pp. 60-63)
Ames Manufacturing Company artisans, known for producing military arms, gathered circa 1850 in Chicopee, Mass., posing with cannons, swords, and silverware near their factory.

Material Culture by Bill Thompson (pp. 66-67)
Robert S. Capen of the 1st and 4th Massachusetts cavalries carried this Colt Model 1860 revolver during the Civil War, and a photograph of his wife and son.

Women of War by Melissa A. Winn (pp. 68-70) 
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, was a pioneering Civil War surgeon, women’s rights advocate, and a champion of dress reform.

Behind the Backdrop by Adam Ochs Fleischer (pp. 72-73)
The Moore brothers’ Hartford, Conn., studio produced high-quality Civil War portraits with a unique military backdrop, blending photography and fine art.

Vignette: Episodes of the Civil War by Scott Valentine (p. 74)
William Estes Hacker of the 3rd Maryland Infantry, wounded at Antietam in 1862, never fully recovered. He died of typhoid fever in 1863 and is buried in Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Stragglers (pp. 76-77)
Union soldier images contributed by Military Images magazine subscribers include men from the 43rd Wisconsin and 12th Connecticut infantries, and others.

The Last Shot (p. 80)
Two political cartoons depict Lincoln’s decisive 1864 election victory over McClellan, highlighting the Union’s support during the Civil War.

Autumn 2024 Issue Highlights

Posted by :MI Editor On : September 16, 2024
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The feature stories and columns you’ll find in our Autumn 2024 issue. Pick up a copy or a subscription in our store.

Faces of Freedom Exhibit Travels to Manassas

Posted by :MI Editor On : June 27, 2024
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Our traveling exhibit, Faces of Freedom, is coming to Manassas National Military Park. The exhibit will be on display at the Visitor Center from September 2 through November 1, 2024.

Established in 2019, the exhibit first appeared at the Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum in Ashtabula, Ohio. Covid paused our travels until 2024, when the exhibit moved to the Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum in York, Pa.

The exhibit features 37 high-quality prints of wartime portraits of Black men who served in the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) and Navy during the Civil War. Each portrait is accompanied by a biographical sketch detailing their wartime experiences. This is a unique opportunity to honor and learn about these brave individuals, some who sacrificed their lives to make a more perfect union and others who went on to become Buffalo Soldiers.

This exhibit is made possible by Military Images. Editor and Publisher Ron Coddington observes, “This is another wonderful opportunity to share portraits and stories, and our history, with visitors to the hallowed grounds of the First and Second Battles of Bull Run.”

The images are from private collectors and public institutions.

These individuals shared images from their collections for inclusion in this exhibit: Jonathan Beasley, David E. Brown, Kevin Canberg, Glen Cangelosi, Ronald S. Coddington, Greg French, Thomas Harris, Ross Kelbaugh, C. Paul Loane, Steve Meadow, Ronn Palm, and Paul Russinoff.

Images from public institutions include the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University; The Lawrence T. Jones III Collection at DeGloyer Library, Southern Methodist University; Gettysburg National Military Park Museum; Kansas State Historical Society; The Liljenquist Family Collection at the Library of Congress; National Archives; West Virginia and Regional History Collection, West Virginia University Libraries; and the Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University.

Interested in bringing Faces of Freedom to your location? Fill out this form.

The Summer 2024 Issue

Posted by :MI Editor On : June 22, 2024
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A complete table of contents for the Summer 2024 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions.

Vol. XLII, No. 3
(80 pages)

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Inside

Cover
An ambrotype of Confederate Brig. Gen. Evander M. Law and his military family from the Craig and Carol Wofford Collection.

Table of Contents (p. 1)

Editor’s Desk (p. 2)
Thoughts on the demise of Civil War Times, and introducing Phil Spaugy’s new column, Of Arms and Men: At the intersection of photography and ordnance technology.

Mail Call (pp. 3-4)
Feedback includes the identification of a militiaman and a query about the actual number of Maryland Confederates.

Military Anthropologist (p. 4)
USCT Troops Commissioned and Enlisted during the Civil War, as reported in the 1866 Report of the Provost Marshal General by James B. Fry.

Passing in Review (p. 6)
Book review of Voices of the Army of the Potomac: Personal Reminiscences of Union Veterans (Casemate Publishers) by Vincent L. Burns.

Photo Sleuth by Kurt Luther (pp. 8-11)
The photographer behind the iconic photograph of the USCT drummer boy is identified after previously unknown portraits surface: Oscar F. Douglas.

Antebellum Warriors (p. 12)
Marcus Aurelius Root, renowned Philadelphia photographer, created this portrait of a U.S. Army officer. His name is currently lost in time.

Most Hallowed Ground (p. 14)
In late 1861, the results of the Civil War looked bad for the Union. Then U.S. Navy Capt. Charles Wilkes captured two Confederate enjoys on the way to Europe.

The Honored Few (p. 16)
1st Lt. William R. Parnell of the 1st U.S. Cavalry received the Medal of Honor for rescuing a fellow trooper at White Bird Canyon in Idaho Territory in 1877.

The Citizenry by Elizabeth A. Topping (p. 18)
Ellie Page and Grace Hilton participated in the U.S. Sanitary Commission’s 1864 Albany Army Relief Bazaar to raise money to support Civil War Union soldiers.

Of Arms and Men by Phil Spaugy (pp. 21-22)
An image of a 4th Ohio cavalryman posed with Colt Army Model 1860 percussion six-shot revolvers and a Model 1859 Sharps percussion carbine with leather sling.

The Little Gamecock by Ronald S. Coddington, with images and artifacts from the Craig and Carol Wofford Collection (pp. 24-36)
The origin story and rise of Evander McIver Law, the Confederate brigadier general who led the assault on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Three Confederate Prisoners at Gettysburg by Paul Russinoff (pp. 38-42)
A new theory explores the possibility that the three Confederate prisoners who posed for a photo at Gettysburg were nurses who signed the Oath of Allegiance.

Captured Freedom by Steve Procko (pp. 44–51)
An image of escaped Union prisoners and two guides who assisted them along the way has been reproduced and misidentified. Here’s the origin story of the photo.

“Very Affectionately Yours for Our Country” by Jack Hurov (pp. 55-59)
Hospital Steward Nathaniel Bryant Colman of the 17th Maine Infantry cared for wounded soldiers at the Battle of Gettysburg. He went on to be assistant surgeon.

Advocate for Confederate Burials at Arlington: Will Anderson traded West Point for Southern gray, and never surrendered by Paul Russinoff and Jim Quinlan, with images from the Elizabeth Traynor Collection (pp. 62-66)
Will Anderson, son of a U.S. Army officer killed in the Mexican War, resigned from West Point to join the Confederacy. He is buried at Arlington Cemetery.

R.I.P. CWTI: A reflection on Civil War Times magazine by William C. Davis(pp. 68-69)
William C. “Jack” Davis, the longtime editor of Civil War Times Illustrated magazine, reflects on a storied history in the wake of its demise.

Material Culture by Richard M. Milstead, PhD (pp. 70-71)
Investigating a private purchase Infantry Jacket worn by 1st Sgt. Enoch Whittemore, Jr., of the 5th Maine Infantry during the Civil War.

Women of War by Melissa A. Winn (pp. 72-73) 
Though Cordelia Harvey served as Wisconsin’s First Lady for only 94 days, she played a key role as a caregiver for the state’s soldiers during the Civil War.

Vignette: Episodes of the Civil War by Scott Valentine (p. 74)
Irish immigrant George M. Wingrove of the 9th New York Cavalry suffered a saber cut and skull fracture during the action at Shepherdstown, Va., in August 1864.

Stragglers (pp. 76-77)
Images of a Confederate casualty at Missionary Ridge, a Union soldier wearing a cockade, a post-mortem of a child holding a photograph of soldiers, and more.

The Last Shot (p. 80)
Captain Henry Warren Smith of the U.S. Army arrested Abraham Lincoln assassination conspirators Mary Surratt and Lewis Powell in 1865.

New Column: “Of Arms and Men” by Phil Spaugy

Posted by :MI Editor On : June 11, 2024
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I am thrilled to welcome Phil Spaugy as a Senior Editor and columnist. His inaugural column, “Of Arms and Men: At the intersection of photography and ordnance technology,” debuts in this issue. I’ve known Phil for some years now, and he’s the trusted source I’ve turned to time and again to identify long and side arms in photographs. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit are infectious. A longtime member of the North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA), Phil has served in numerous offices, including National Commander and the Board of Directors. He has also been active with the N-SSA’s Union Guards, 19th Indiana Infantry. Phil studies arms and accouterments of federal infantry soldiers with an emphasis on his home state of Ohio, firearms of the U.S Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, and the Iron Brigade.

Phil’s inaugural column, “The Invincible Buckeyes of the 4th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry,” explores a sixth-plate tintype in the Paul Reeder Collection of an unidentified trooper. Phil details the weapons in the portrait and, thanks to a newspaper clipping tucked into the case, connects the image to Huntsville, Ala., where this image may have been taken.

Please join me in welcoming Phil and “Of Arms and Men” to MI.

Military Images Nominated for National Writing Award

Posted by :MI Editor On : April 29, 2024
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As an image-driven magazine, we strive to showcase, interpret and preserve unique and compelling Civil War era portraits. We also strive to put these images into context and historical perspective.

With this in mind, I am delighted to announce that two of our stories are finalists for the 2023 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards. They are:

“‘The Armless Hero of Fredericksburg’: The courage and compassion of Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Francis Plunkett,” which features images from the Mark Savolis Collection.

“Lieutenant Washington’s Fateful Encounter: James Barroll Washington sat for a well-known portrait with George Armstrong Custer. Here’s the story behind it.” by Ronald S. Coddington with an image from the Bobby McCoy Collection.

In 2021, we won in our category (Journals and Magazines) for “A Savior of the Capitol,” by Paul Russinoff.

Learn more about the Army Historical Foundation.

The Spring 2024 issue

Posted by :MI Editor On : March 8, 2024
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A complete table of contents for the Spring 2024 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions.

Vol. XLII, No. 2
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Inside

Cover image
An ambrotype from the Liljenquist Family Collection at the Library of Congress features an unidentified Maryland Confederate.

Table of Contents (p. 1)

Editor’s Desk (p. 2)
Introducing a new column, Women of War by Melissa A. Winn, and a new stop (York, Pa.) for our traveling exhibit.

Mail Call (pp. 3-4)
Feedback includes more about Herb Peck Jr.’s stolen collection and praise for the magazine.

Military Anthropologist (p. 4)
When Did We Start Calling It the Civil War? A survey of names for the conflict between 1861 and 1865 on Newspapers.com reveals nomenclature changes over time.

Passing in Review (p. 6)
In Dear Uncles: The Civil War Letters of Arthur McKinstry, a Soldier in the Excelsior Brigade, Rick Barram tells the story of a young reporter-soldier.

Photo Sleuth by Kurt Luther (pp. 8-10)
Sharon Karam posted a question on the Facebook page Civil War Faces about an unnamed cadet photo, which led to a connection to the early days of Virginia Tech.

Antebellum Warriors (p. 12)
Scottish immigrants to the U.S. in the 19th century brought a rich military tradition, as evidenced by the uniform in this circa 1859 portrait of a militiaman.

Most Hallowed Ground (p. 16)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Rufus Saxton nearly lost his life as he marched captured pro-secession militia through St. Louis. He went on to become a respected general.

The Honored Few (p. 18)
Major General Manning Ferguson Force called for a flag of truce to rally Union troops at the Battle of Atlanta. He got a truce flag instead. He was not happy.

The Citizenry (p. 20)
A circa 1871 photograph of a member of the Ku Klux Klan captured by U.S. law enforcement in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. The men turned state’s evidence.

Divided Maryland: Portraits and stories from the Jonathan Beasley Collection (pp. 23-41)
Representative portraits of the 60,000 Union and 25,000 Confederate soldiers and sailors who served in the U.S. and C.S. military forces during the Civil War.

King’s Knight to King 7 by Ron Maness (pp. 44–51)
Investigating connections between Confederate agent Caleb Huse in Europe, President Jefferson Davis and the James T. Ames Company during the Civil War.

Origins of Invalid Detachments and Invalid Corps by Bret Schweinfurth (pp. 53-55)
A series of War Department general orders issued between March and June 1863 trace the evolution of Invalid Detachments and the Invalid Corps.

Brooklyn Honors Its Boys In Blue: A history of the Brooklyn Service Medal by Richard Leisenring Jr. (pp. 56-60)
Brooklyn, New York, Mayor Alfred M. Wood championed one of the nation’s first service medals for Civil War veterans. The soldiers received the honor in 1866.

For the Sporting Man: A concise history of mail order erotica in the Civil War by Elizabeth A. Topping(pp. 62-65)
Mail order erotica tripled during the Civil War. In 1865 the government passed laws to seize and destroy pornographic photos and other images deemed obscene.

Material Culture by Ron Field (pp. 68-69)
The uniform of the First Light Infantry of Providence, R.I., dates to organization’s 1818 founding. Author Ron Field examines the dress and fatigue uniforms.

Behind the Backdrop by Adam Ochs Fleischer (p. 70)
The Caribbean Plantation Backdrop by Henry G. Pearce of Providence, R.I., features a unique scene that is open to thought-provoking interpretations.

Women of War by Melissa A. Winn (pp. 72-73) 
Civil War vivandière Marie Tepe, known as “French Mary,” suffered a wound at the Battle of Fredericksburg and received the Kearney Cross for Chancellorsville.

Vignette: Episodes of the Civil War by Scott Valentine (p. 74)
Captain George Emerson of the 67th Ohio Infantry suffered wounds at Fort Wagner in 1863 and Bermuda Hundred in 1864. The second proved mortal.

Stragglers (p. 76)
Confederate veteran and artist Allen Christian Redwood of the 1st Maryland Cavalry saw much of the Civil War, as reflected in his postwar illustrations.

The Last Shot (p. 80)
A carte de visite of a Veteran Reserve Corps first lieutenant covering the lower part of his face with a book.

New Column: Women of War by Melissa A. Winn

Posted by :MI Editor On : March 5, 2024
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I am delighted to announce the debut of a new column: Women of War. It explores the life and service of women who served on the battlefield and homefront with patriotism and dedication equal to their male counterparts.

Taking on this mission is Melissa A. Winn. I’m thrilled to welcome her as a Senior Editor. Many of you are sure to recognize Melissa’s name from her career as a photographer and writer for Civil War Times, America’s Civil War, American History, and other publications. Nowadays, Melissa serves as the marketing manager for American Battlefield Trust, which does so much to preserve hallowed ground across the country. You might not know that Melissa collects Civil War photographs and ephemera with an emphasis on Dead Letter Office images and Maj. Gen. John A. Rawlins. Her passion for the Civil War and photography fuels her writing and research.

Melissa’s inaugural column features a woman who looms large in the telling of the Civil War: Marie “French Mary” Tepe, the vivandière of the 27th and 114th Pennsylvania infantries. Winn observes, “While 19th century social conventions constrained many American women to the homefront or hospitals during the Civil War, French immigrant Marie Tepe would not be obliged. Her feisty spirit drew her to the front lines from its start.” You can read the full column, “Daughter of the Regiment,” here.

Please join me in welcoming Melissa to our team, and Women of War to MI.