John Langdon Ward lantern slides, circa 1880.

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John Langdon Ward lantern slides, circa 1880.

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The collection consists of 107 lantern slides documenting the Siege of Port Hudson, May 23-July 9, 1863. The slides, whose creation circa 1880 is attributed to John Langdon Ward, appear to be copies of albumen carte de visite photographs created circa 1863 by a variety of photographers. The images contain reproductions of two maps showing the positions of Federal and Confederate forces in and around Port Hudson, interior and exterior views of the citadel after its fall, views of Federal encampments outside the citadel, and some of the Federal troops involved with the siege. There are also a very limited number of slides showing other locations and topics.

107 glass lantern slides ; 3.25 x 4.00 in.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7162080

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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