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Ambrotype photograph of Robert E. Lee.

Photograph of a man wearing a Civil War uniform and a young girl.

Photograph of a young girl.

Tin-type photograph of Mrs. J. A. Benjamin.

Photograph of an man sitting.

Photograph of a woman and a boy.

Photograph of an man sitting.

Photograph of a plaster cast of Abraham Lincoln's head.

Postcard depictng a house in Washington, D. C.

Printed copy of Robert E. Lee's farewell address.

Photograph of Union soldiers.

Photograph of James Reames, a soldier in the Nottaway Rifle Guard.

Pin of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Postcard depicting Union soldiers on horseback fending off Confederate soldiers.

Photograph of a young man, possibly a Civil War soldier.

Photograph of a Civil War solider.

Photograph of a young Civil War soldier.

Letter from the creators of the original seal attesting to the authenticity of the replica.

Electrotype replica of the Great Seal of the Confederate States of America produced in the early 1870s.

In November 2015, the Third Veterans in Society Conference, in conjunction with the New River Valley Big Read Program, presented author Tim O'Brien, author of The Things They Carried, among other works. This video, “‘Voices’ for The Things They…

The collection contained photocopies of genealogical research related to the Huff and Hylton families. These materials were scanned and combined into a pdf when the collection was digitized.

Frank to Phebe about his activities and his dislike of being separated by distance. 6 pages

This collection contains a partially printed receipt for slave labor delivered to Chief Engineer Lt. Col. William H. Stevens in charge of Confederate fortifications outside of Richmond, Virginia, on November 11, 1862. The receipt notes that Stevens…

Portrait of T. B. Yeaman, of Keysville, VA, and likely the brother of William H. Yeaman. On the back of the photo is written "T. B. Yeaman Keysville, Va. after he shaved off long beard" The date is unknown.

Portrait of T. B. Yeaman, of Keysville, VA, and likely the brother of William H. Yeaman. On the back of the photo is written "T. B. Yeaman before he cut his beard." The date is unknown.

Portrait of Pearl Yeaman, Abilene, Va, the date is unknown.

Portrait of E. T. Yeaman "before he married." the date is unknown.

Elizabeth Hughes claim for damages done to her home by unidentified Confederate forces in 1862. The claim is dated 1868, and details the loss of property stolen and destroyed by fire.

Letter from a soldier named Jonathan (the last name is illegible) to "Sallie," about her desire to visit him, the poor health of soldiers in his regiment, and their impending advance to Washington, DC.

This letter was sent from Z. Z. Miles to Edgar Knapp on October 24, 1863.

This final volume of Woods' memoir describes his imprisonment, trial, sentence, postponement of punishment, and his final stay of execution furnished from Jefferson Davis.

The second of Woods' three memoir volumes covers his early service with the 36th Alabama, the creation of the "Home Circle," and his discovery and imprisonment.

The first of three memoir volumes begins with an overview of Woods' life and political opinions prior to and during the beginning stages of the war, ending with his conscription and forced assignment into the Confederate army.

Spanning from 1856 to July of 1873, this journal provides an autobiography describing Woods' family and life from childhood. It also contains poetry, notes in shorthand, a few diary entries from during the war, and a brief description of his life…

Covering the period of Woods' imprisonment from March to July of 1864, this diary contains thorough entries on genealogy, Woods' thoughts on slavery, poetry, detailed drawings, and descriptions of home and prison.

Spanning from January 1 through December 31, 1861, this journal contains a short description of Woods' daily activities, including his thoughts on the political situation, notes in shorthand, and monetary accounts.

A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing items and money that have been sent home.

A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing the company's movement to Kentucky.

A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife detailing an experience he had at a slave auction.

A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing life in Missouri, including meeting slaves for worship.

A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing his journey with the company through Missouri.

A three page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife informing her of the company's movement to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.

A three page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing the sending of money through the mail.

A four page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing company movements and life at Camp Dennison.