Civil War battle flag cards, n.d.

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ArchivalResource

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G.A.R. Memorial Hall (Wis.). Civil War battle flag cards, n.d.

Title

Civil War battle flag cards, n.d.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/212623626

Abstract

Handwritten cards describing some of the more interesting and action-filled histories of Wisconsin's Civil War battle flags.

Extent

0.1 linear ft. (1 oversized folder)

Holding Repository

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7006429

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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