Antebellum and Civil War Collection, 1832-1935, undated.

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Antebellum and Civil War Collection, 1832-1935, undated.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25314036

This is a collection of documents, most of which chronicle the history of the American Civil War, particularly the Atlanta Campaign. In addition, there are several documents which reflect the history of the Antebellum South, including African American slavery. The collection includes letters, diaries, special orders, pardons, requisitions, poems, pamphlets, newspapers, personal narratives, biographies, circulars, broadsides, muster rolls, currency, bibles, research papers, and other private papers, publications, and government documents.

1.5 cu. ft.

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7144040

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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