Christopher Ammons describes typical patrols during his first tour in Vietnam and an incident that resulted in his sustaining an injury. His unit was ambushed while on patrol and he was struck in the back of the head by shrapnel from a rocket...
This page in Mitchener's POW diary from World War II includes a drawing of wooden barrack #170. Mitchener describes his quarters as including ten rooms, housing 8-14 men each. He writes,"Constructed of wood, plaster, and tarpaper - a few bolts - a...
A copy of a benediction written by Charles Dickens. The text describes this benediction as Tom Ryman's favorite and states that it appeared on all letterheads relating to the Union Gospel Tabernacle.
Ten page, soffcover, booklet detailing the advantages of settlement in Tennessee. The booklet describes the natural and man-made resources of Tennessee.
Alvin York returning from service in France in World War I. He wears his uniform and his overseas cap. His Congressional Medal of Honor and Croix de Guerre are both visible on his chest. He carries his large pack with him over his left shoulder. ...
Description of the rates of postage in the Confederate States of America from pages 58-61 of the 1862 "Confederate States Almanac." Describes the amount of postage needed for various items, distances, and locations. Features images of 58...
Soldiers; Military personnel; Uniforms; Military uniforms; Helmets; Arms & armament; Rifles; Gas masks; Campaigns & battles; War; World War, 1914-1918; Trench warfare; Military life; Infantry
"Pvt. M. L. Hunley of Company K, 117th Regiment Infantry, 30th Division and other unidentified soldiers in a trench. Pvt. Hunley appears to be mending a piece of his equipment. The description on the back of the photograph describes him as "caught...
The parole of Pvt. Thomas J. Lee, Co. E, 4th Tenn. (Starnes') Cav. Regt., CSA, includes a notation about Dibrill's Brigade. It describes Pvt. Lee as 5-foot-8 with black hair, dark eyes, and a dark complexion. The document includes the official...
A woman standing in front of a clapboard building. She wears a dotted dress, white shoes, and a dark jacket. The caption on the reverse side of the photograph describes her as a "demure little mountain maid."
Letter with a hand-drawn map of the Battle of Spring Hill. The letter was written by J. H. Watson of the 57th Indiana Regiment and describes several Tenn. engagements, especially the Battle of Franklin. It was written from a "Camp near...
The letter describes life in the field during the Civil War. Odell notes that rations are limited, he has the best mule in the regiment, his fellow soldiers are getting tired of the war, and the Yankees have commenced their march for Charleston....
Letter describes witnessing the execution of a man accused of spiking 26 guns at Fort Jackson outside New Orleans and enabling the "Yankeys" to capture New Orleans.
