1861-1863 diary of Cyrus Bacon. In this diary, Bacon describes daily life in the Seventh Michigan Infantry. He gives vivid accounts of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
American Civil War; Bacon, Cyrus; Cyrus Bacon; Seventh Michigan Infantry; 7th Michigan Infantry; Assistant Surgeon; Commissioned Officer; Yorktown (Va.); Battle of Yorktown; Seven Days Campaign; Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862; Battle of Fair Oaks;...
Color postcard from 1938 of a scenic view on the coast of Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Presque Isle (Marquette, Mich.); Black Rocks (Marquette, Mich.); Lake Superior; shorelines; lakes; postcards
Color postcard from 1938 of the Picnic Rocks islands, viewed from the shore, in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Picnic Rocks (Marquette, Mich.); Lake Superior; shorelines; parks; people; swimming; lakes; postcards; islands
Color postcard from 1938 of rock formations among the Black Rocks on the coastline of Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Presque Isle (Marquette, Mich.); Black Rocks (Marquette, Mich.); Lake Superior; parks; shorelines; postcards; lakes
Color postcard fomr 1938 of the Black Rocks along Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Presque Isle (Marquette, Mich.); Black Rocks (Marquette, Mich.); Lake Superior; lakes; shorelines; postcards
Letter from William Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated November 3, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and his impressions of the civilians.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Belmont (Va.); regimental history; civilians; southern society;
Letter from Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing and D.C. Cherington dated November 6, 1864 through November 8, 1864. In this letter, she tells of family news, the upcoming Presidential election, and Copperheads.
Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Cherington, Dewitt Clinton; Dewitt Clinton Cherington; Presidential Election of 1864; Copperhead Movement; Lib Ewing; Ewing,...
Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 7, 1862. In this letter, they discuss skirmishes, their regiment's movements, food, and the whereabouts of family and friends in the regiment.
American Civil War; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Humboldt (Kan.); skirmish; regimental...
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Twentieth 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 Michigan volunteers in the Sixteenth 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 Michigan volunteers in the Twentieth 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 Sixth 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.
Black and white photograph from approximately 1935 showing broken grindstone in a field at Grindstone City, Michigan. The city was founded around the grindstone quarries, with its primary industry focused on this finest of abrasive stones. After...
Grindstone City (Mich.); Huron County (Mich.); nature scenes; grindstones