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;...
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;
Black and white photograph of the Mineral Range Railroad tracks leading north toward the Calumet train station on Oak Street. The Mineral Range Railroad started running trains between Calumet and Hancock in 1873, and was bought up by Duluth, South...
Calumet (Mich.); Houghton County (Mich.); Calumet Station (Calumet, Mich.); Mineral Range Railroad; Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad; St. Mary's Church (Calumet, Mich.); railroads; railroad tracks; railroad bridges; railroad water tanks;...
Black and white photograph taken from under a railroad trestle along the Mineral Range Railroad tracks leading towards Calumet Station. The Mineral Range Railroad started running trains between Calumet and Hancock in 1873, and was bought up by...
Calumet (Mich.); Houghton County (Mich.); Calumet Station (Calumet, Mich.); Mineral Range Railroad; Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad; St. Paul the Apostle Church (Calumet, Mich.); railroads; railroad tracks; railroad stations; railroad...
Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Twenty-Fourth Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
This volume follows the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics; 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics
Black and white reproduction postcard depicting an image from about 1885 of the town of Caledonia, Michigan and the Caledonia Station and train tracks. Men and children can be seen standing on the railcars in the foreground.
Caledonia (Mich.); Kent County (Mich.); aerial views; cityscapes; buildings; railroad stations; railroad buildings; railroads; railroad cars; postcards
Color postcard from circa 1910-1917 of the entrance to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel from Detroit, Michigan to Windsor, Ontario. The tunnel was built in 1910 for the Michigan Central Railroad.
Detroit (Mich.); Wayne County (Mich.); Michigan Central Railroad Company; Michigan Central Railway Tunnel (Mich. and Ont.); ; railroad cars; railroad tracks; railroads; railroad tunnels; transportation; postcards
Black and white photograph from circa 1920-1930 showing the railroad crossing on NW Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On the right is the New York Central Railroad Freight Station.
Grand Rapids (Mich.); Kent County (Mich.); Bridge Street (Grand Rapids, Mich.); street scenes; railroad crossings; stores; people; automobiles; men; railroad buildings; railroad stations;
Shows the Grand Rapids and Indian Railroad in the Mid West and Southern United States. Dated c. 1900. Drawing of the "Great American Grayling" on the map.
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad; railroads; maps; railroad maps; grayling
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Twenty-Seventh Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
This volume follows the Tenth Michigan Cavalry regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
This volume follows the Tenth Michigan Cavalry regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
This volume follows the Tenth Michigan Cavalry regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
This volume follows the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics; 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics
This volume follows the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics; 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics