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;...
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated December 1, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, Fredericksburg, Virginia, the replacement of McClellan with Burnside, his promotion, supplies, and the...
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.); regimental history; George McClellan; McClellan,...
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated March 28, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, the citizens of Louisville, and his trip from Virginia to Kentucky.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Louisville (Ky.); regimental history; civilians;
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard dated April 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Kentuckians views of Potomac troupes, runaway slaves, his desire for a furlough, Copperheads, and his...
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Lebanon (Ky.); regimental history; battle strategy; civilians; slavery;...
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated August 3, 1863. In this letter, he discusses sulpher springs around Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson, and his desire for a furlough.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Crab Orchard (Ky.); sulfur springs; Siege of Vicksburg; Siege of Jackson; furlough;...
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen dated September 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the heat of Mississippi, finances, his promotion, and his desire for a furlough.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; weather; finances; furlough; Miss.; Mississippi;
Black and white photograph from 1971 of the intersection of Van Slycke Road and 12th Street in Flint, Michigan. The General Motors Flint Assembly is in the background - a Chevrolet assembling facility.
Flint (Mich.); Genesee County (Mich.); Van Slyke Road (Flint, Mich.); 12th Street (Flint, Mich.); General Motors Corporation; automotive industry; factories; manufacturing; street scenes; automobiles;
Black and white aerial photograph from 1977 of the corner of the Flint Manufacturing Div./Delphi Flint West/Flint Tool & Die complex along the Flint River in Flint, Michigan.
Flint (Mich.); Genesee County (Mich.); Flint River (Mich.); General Motors Corporation; automotive industry; manufacturing; factories; aerial views; winter scenes;
Black and white aerial photograph from 1977 of Flint, Michigan, looking north from south of the Flint River between Grand Traverse Street (left bridge) and Beach Street (right bridge).
Flint (Mich.); Genesee County (Mich.); Flint River (Mich.); Grand Traverse Street (Flint, Mich.); Beach Street (Flint, Mich.); aerial views; winter scenes; rivers; bridges
Black and white aerial photograph from 1977 showing the downtown area looking west. Visible in the downtown area are the Genesee Bank Building, the Citizens Bank Building (with the "C.B." sign and globe on the roof), the Mott Foundation Building...
Flint (Mich.); Genesee County (Mich.); Flint River (Mich.); Citizens Bank Building (Flint, Mich.); Genesee Bank Building (Flint, Mich.); Mott Foundation Building (Flint, Mich.); First National Bank Building (Flint, Mich.); Michigan National Bank...
Black and white photograph from circa 1970-1972 showing the construction of I-69 at the interchange with I-475 in Flint, Michigan. The view is looking northeast toward the interchange.
Flint (Mich.); Genesee County (Mich.); Interstate 69 (Mich.); Interstate 475 (Mich.); aerial views; bridges; winter scenes; construction sites