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  • "The Home Light for Him," poem by Frank L. Stanton
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    Marriage; Poetry
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    The poem, published in the Atlanta Constitution, is subtitled "A Song of Love's Triumph Over Sergeant Alvin York." The author is Frank L. Stanton.
  • Alvin C. York
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  • Advertisement for a Lecture on the Science of Love in Courtship and Marriage by Prof. H. Foster Smith
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    Broadsides
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    Broadside advertising "Lecture on the Science of Love in Courtship and Marriage" by Prof. H. Foster Smith at the Methodist Church at a cost of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. The advertisement offers phrenological charts for $2 and...
  • Throwaway History - The Broadside in American Culture
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  • Confederate bank note
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    Confederate note with an advertisement for Robert Love Taylor on the backside.
  • Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee
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  • Correspondence from Arthur H. Harris to George Carroll Harris, January 13, 1861
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    Civil Wars; War
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    This nine-page letter written from Arthur H. Harris in Monroe, Louisiana, to his brother George Carroll Harris in Nashville is a conscious political treatise. The author is advocating and justifiying the secession of Louisiana at the upcoming...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Arthur H. Harris to George Carroll Harris, November 11, 1860
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    Civil Wars; War
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    Letter from Arthur H. Harris to his brother George Carroll Harris in Nashville. He writes of the pervading excitement that has surrounded the 1860 presidential election in his area. Though he is glad the contest is over, he acknowledges the death...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Elisha W. Harris to George Carroll Harris, May 4, 1861
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    Civil Wars; War
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    Two-page letter from Elisha W. Harris to his son George Carroll Harris of Nashville. He writes from his plantation Waco Place in Louisiana of the war being upon them with bloody consequence. He has abandoned his efforts to cling to the union and...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Elisha W. Harris to George Carroll Harris, September 20, 1860
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    Civil Wars; War
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    Two-page letter to his son George Carroll Harris of Nashville, Elisha W. Harris writes from his plantation Waco Place in Louisiana of attending a local political meeting. He details the zest the crowd displays for politics and the presidential...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from John G. Latta to John Latta, June 7, 1861
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    Correspondence; Fathers; Children; Abolitionists; Civil Wars; War
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    Correspondence from John G. Latta of Boston to his father, John Latta, of Dyersburg, Tennessee. In this four-page letter, he states that if Tennessee secedes, "the only channel of communication now left will be closed, and we cannot commicate with...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from John G. Latta to Lucinda Latta, August 17, 1861
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    Correspondence; Mothers; Children; Families; Civil Wars; War
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    Correspondence from John G. Latta to his mother, Lucinda (Gilchrist). Letter is from her son in Boston and is dated August 17, 1861. He states that his family will leave Boston for Tennessee on September 3. He is very anxious to get home. He...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from John G. Latta to Samuel R. Latta, August 15, 1861
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    Correspondence; Children; Families; Civil Wars; War
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    Correspondence from John G. Latta to his brother, Samuel R. Latta. The four-page letter mentions John G. Latta's intention to move home to Tennessee. It also mentions that Southern sympathizers are being targeted in New England.
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Joseph Gerald Branch to Mary Jones (Polk) Branch, December 12, 1863
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    Civil Wars; War
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    Letter from Joseph Gerald Branch in Davis Lake Plantation, Arkansas, to his wife Mary in Maury County, Tennessee. He writes about his plans to send her $15,000 in U.S. Treasury notes to invest in real estate to curb currency depreciation and insure...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Joseph Gerald Branch to Mary Jones (Polk) Branch, January 28, 1864
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    Civil Wars; War
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    Letter from Joseph Gerald Branch in Davis Lake Plantation, Arkansas, to his wife Mary in Maury County, Tennessee. He writes that he has not heard from his wife or children since August. He desires to know whether Mary has received the $15,000 in...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Joseph Gerald Branch to Mary Jones (Polk) Branch, March 16, 1864
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    Civil Wars; War
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    Letter from Joseph Gerald Branch in Davis Lake Plantation, Arkansas, to his wife, Mary, in Maury County, Tennessee. He is concerned that his letters are not reaching her, and he observes, "What is property or anything else compared to one's...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Mary Dedman to Tommie Williams, March 13, 1865
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    Social values; Domestic life; Soldiers; Military life; Military personnel; Military organizations; Armies; War; Cities & towns
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    Letter from Mary Dedman of Selma, Alabama, to Tommie Williams. She gives details of the day of fasting and prayer, and prays for peace with liberty.
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Mary Guthrie Latta to Samuel R. Latta III, August 26, 1861
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    Correspondence; Fathers; Children; Families; Mothers; Civil Wars; War
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    Correspondence from Mary Guthrie Latta to her husband, Samiel R. Latta. In this four-page letter, she expresses concern for the safety of her husband. She states that she is "beginning to feel the terrible realities of war in earnest now."
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Mary Guthrie Latta to Samuel R. Latta, April 6, 1862
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    Civil Wars; War
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    Four-page letter from Mary Guthrie Latta to her husband Samuel details news of their children and other family members. References are made to a scarcity of food and civilian transportation and rumors of battle. Mary proclaims her hope that her...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Mary Guthrie Latta to Samuel R. Latta, June 28, 1861
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    Correspondence; Children; Families; Mothers; Spouses; Civil Wars; War
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    Correspondence from Mary Guthrie Latta to her husband, Samuel R. Latta. This four-page letter provides information about the homelife of Mary Guthrie Latta since her husband's departure. She states that the family "is getting along as well and...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from R. M. Rhea to G. R. Rutledge, June 14, 1864
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    Civil Wars; War; Correspondence
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    Letter from Robert M. Rhea to G. R. Rutledge recounting the details of the death of Robert Rutledge at Drury's Bluff, Virginia.
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Robert Rutledge to Mary Minerva Rutledge, April 1, 1863
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    Civil Wars; War; Correspondence
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    Letter from Robert A. Rutledge to his wife, Mary Minerva Rutledge, concerning his lodgings; his purchase of a trunk, a cot, and a quilt; his problems being appointed assistant surgeon; and the desire of the "Lincolnites" and "Bushwhackers" of...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War
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  • Correspondence from Robert Rutledge to Mary Minerva Rutledge, April 30, 1863
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    Civil Wars; War; Correspondence
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    Letter from Robert Rutledge expressing concern for his sick son, correcting an earlier assertion that a member of his company was killed, and describing plans to buy land in Texas. He asks his wife to buy needed provisions without concern for...
  • Civilian Life in the Civil War

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