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Georgians in Gray

Georgians in Gray

More than 15 years ago, a gallery of David W. Vaughan’s portraits of Georgia Confederates debuted in this magazine. Since then, the collection has...

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Behind the Backdrop

Behind the Backdrop

In his inaugural column, “A Daguerreian Pioneer at the Rendezvous of Distribution,” Adam Ochs Fleischer examines the distinctive painted canvas depicting...

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The Honored Few

The Honored Few

Willie Johnston, an 11-year-old drummer in the 3rd Vermont Infantry, managed to hold on to his instrument during the desperate march from the Malvern Hill...

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Sherman at 200

Sherman at 200

Commemorating Uncle Billy’s 200th Birthday in Portraits with images from the Jerry Everts Collection. William Tecumseh Sherman is front center in 25...

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Finding Aid: Spring 2020

Finding Aid: Spring 2020

The complete issue Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2(80 pages) Print edition: Visit our store to check availability Digital edition: Visit JSTOR.org to purchaseSubscribe...

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Brothers at Arms

Brothers at Arms

Tennessee’s Edward and Gabriel Fowlkes grew up together in Hickman County. Then the war came, and the went separate ways—one into the Union army and...

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The Honored Few

The Honored Few

Edward Hill, a captain in the 16th Michigan Infantry, earned the Medal of Honor for leading a charge against Confederate forces during the Battle of Cold...

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Tennesseans in Gray

Tennesseans in Gray

A gallery of representative images and stories of soldiers includes 38 original portraits of men from Tennessee who enlisted in the Confederate army. They...

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Respect for the 14th

Respect for the 14th

George Alexander, an African American from Tennessee, and his comrades in the 14th U.S. Colored Infantry proved their valor in battle. They were commanded...

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Ock Tyner Leaves His Mark

Ock Tyner Leaves His Mark

Oscar Newton Tyner, known as “Ock” to his pals, worked as a photographer’s assistant in the gallery of Barr & Young of Vicksburg. One of the...

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