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032-003227822 Language Not applicable Subject Forts and Fortifications

1. 1784.a.13, 2(96)

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1784.a.13, 2(96)
Title:
Extreme line of Confederate works, Cold Harbor, Va., April, 1865. Photographer: Reekie, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography View looking towards rough defences made from felled trees, fencing and branches, with another line of defence in the background: 'This rude obstruction illustrates the anxiety which possesses a soldier to provide a protection from the fire of his enemy. With such materia...
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Printed Collections
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Date Range:
Apr 1865
Extent:
1 item

2. 1784.a.13, 2(79)

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1784.a.13, 2(79)
Title:
The Pulpit, Fort Fisher, N. C. January, 1865. Photographer: O'Sullivan, Timothy H.
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography View looking down into the protected area in the fort, with figures posed for the camera. The capture of Fort Fisher, at the mouth of Cape Fear River, closed off the port of Wilmington against blockade runners.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
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Date Range:
Jan 1865
Extent:
1 item

3. 1784.a.13, 2(84)

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1784.a.13, 2(84)
Title:
View of the interior of Fort Steadman. May, 1865. Photographer: O'Sullivan, Timothy H.
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography 'This fort is constructed on the ground known as 'Hare's Hill.' The position was taken by Gibbons' Division of the Second Corps during a general assault on the 17th of June, 1864. It was one of the most advanced positions of the Union troops during the entire siege of Pet...
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Printed Collections
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Date Range:
May 1865
Extent:
1 item

4. 1784.a.13, 2(78)

Reference (shelfmark):
1784.a.13, 2(78)
Title:
Three first traverses on Land End, Fort Fisher, N.C. January, 1865. Photographer: O'Sullivan, Timothy H.
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography View looking towards the fortified posts.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
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Date Range:
Jan 1865
Extent:
1 item

5. 1784.a.13, 2(86)

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1784.a.13, 2(86)
Title:
Interior view of the Confederate Line at Gracie's Salient. May, 1865. Photographer: O'Sullivan, Timothy H.
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography 'Gracie's Salient is nearly opposite Fort Haskell. To the left of centre of the picture, Poo Creek is seen to run through the enemy's line. To form an additional obstacle in front of the latter, for the purpose of checking and holding under fire any assaulting column, a d...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
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Date Range:
May 1865
Extent:
1 item

6. 1784.a.13, 2(83)

Reference (shelfmark):
1784.a.13, 2(83)
Title:
Quarters of men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell. May, 1865. Photographer: O'Sullivan, Timothy H.
Scope & Content:
Genre: War Photography 'This view exhibits the bomb-proof quarter occupied by both officers and men in Fort Sedgwick. Excavations were made in the ground, and covered first with heavy pieces of timber, over which a layer of earth, of several feet in thickness, is thrown, sufficient to resist th...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
May 1865
Extent:
1 item

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