John Young Gilmore papers, 1862, 1900-1910.

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John Young Gilmore papers, 1862, 1900-1910.

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Papers include letters of condolence to Gilmore's wife at the time of his death, letters to Mary Gilmore Harnett from officers of the Louisiana Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and a scrapbook containing newspaper obituaries and memorials from Confederate veterans' organizations.

121 items.2 v.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7136129

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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United daughters of the Confederacy

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The Southern Cross of Honor award, which later became the Cross of Military Service, originated on Oct. 13, 1862 as an act of the Confederate Congress to recognize the courage and good conduct of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the Confederate army. However, due to wartime shortages, the medals were not made, but the recipients' names were recorded in an Honor Roll for future reference. The cross's design was created by Mrs. Alexander S. Erwin in July 1898. It featured a cros...

Gilmore, John Young, 1837-1900.

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John Young Gilmore, resident of New Orleans and editor of the SUGAR PLANTERS' JOURNAL, served as Major General in the United Confederate Veterans Association, Louisiana Division. From the description of John Young Gilmore papers, 1862, 1900-1910. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 247074624 ...

Harnett, Mary Gilmore.

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United Confederate Veterans

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Organized 1889. From the description of United Confederate Veterans scrapbooks, 1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 276172561 Henry Stewart formed a company nicknamed the "Hamilton Blues" for the Confederacy during the Civil War. After the war, this Florida native was elected as Camp Commander and namesake for Fort Stewart of the United Confederate Veterans located in Jasper, Florida. The organization was designed to orchestrate memorials to Confederate veterans and support...