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MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1869 National Birthday Program
Program for the 1869 National Birthay celebrations in Lansing, Michigan.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Lansing (Mich.); Fourth of July; celebration;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-16 Letter from Bell Ewing
Letter from Bell Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 16, 1864. In this letter, she discusses the status of family and friends serving on the front, 4th of July celebrations, and family news.
American Civil War; Bell (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Bell (Hank); Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-99: Civil War Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and...
American Civil War; Barker, Lorenzo A.; Lorenzo A. Barker; Western Sharpshooters; 66th Illinois Infantry; Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; Confederate Prisoners of War; deserters;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1865-03-05 Letter from Samuel Willard
Letter from Samuel Willard to Cynthia Bush dated March 5, 1865. In this letter, he discusses draft substitutes, General Sherman, and a celebration in the hospital.
American Civil War; Samuel Willard; Willard, Samuel; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 136th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Thirty-sixth New York Infantry; private;food; celebration; Sherman, William Tecumseh; Sherman's March to...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-01-01 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated January 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes his new mittens, Christmas dinner, and the Confederate Army.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant Major; Fredericksburg (Va.); mittens; regimental history; Christmas; Confederate...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-07-02 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister dated July 2, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the siege of Vicksburg, the status of his regiment, and celebrations for the 4th of July.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; regimental history; Fourth of July; celebration;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1864-07-11 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated July 11, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and Fourth of July celebrations.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Petersburg (Va.); Siege of Petersburg; Fourth of July; regimental history;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-06-31 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated June 31, 1863. In this letter, he discusses celebrating the 4th of July, finances, and food.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); Fourth of July; celebration; finances; food;
Civil War Manuscripts

Photograph of celebration for First Michigan Infantry return
Photograph of a crowd gathered for the first return of the First Michigan Infantry after three months, on August 2, 1861. A portrait of George Washington is hanging over some flags as women look out from the balcony. Lewis Cass spoke at this event.
First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Detroit (Mich.); political pageantry; crowds
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Civil War Victory Broadside
Photograph of a broadside proclaiming the "Surrender of Gen. Lee." The sign orders "every man, woman, and child" to attend a celebration of victory at Campus Martius (c.1865).
American Civil War; Broadsides; Victory; Celebration; Campus Martius; Detroit (Mich.); General Lee
Civil War Photographs

Grand Rapids - "Grand Rapids Home Coming and 60th Anniversary Celebration"
Color postcard from approximately 1910 celebrating Grand Rapids, Michigan's sixtieth anniversary. The postcard shows an image of a parade, as well as images of the Elks' Temple and the D. A. Blodgett Home for Children.
Grand Rapids (Mich.); Kent County (Mich.); D. A. Blodgett Home for Children (Grand Rapids, Mich.); fraternal buildings; parades; orphanages; buildings; postcards
Main Streets

Harrisville - Centennial Celebration
Black and white image from 1953 of the Harrisville, Michigan Centennial celebration.
Harrisville (Mich.); Alcona County (Mich.); celebrations; parades; carriages and coaches; street scenes
Main Streets

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