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1784.a.13, 2(53)
- Record Id:
- 040-003227825
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003227822
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100026867937.0x000f7e
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- 1784.a.13, 2(53)
- Title:
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Headquarters Christian Commission, in the field. Germantown, September, 1863. Photographer: Gardner, James
- Scope & Content:
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Genre: War Photography
View of the Christian Commission tent, with officials posed in front: 'One of the most striking evidences of the patriotism of the American people, and of the desire of those who were unable personally to enter the field, to render every assistance in their power to promote the Union cause, is to be found in the workings of the Christian Commission — the member of which were connected with every corps and division of the Federal Army, and who were instrumental in doing much to alleviate the sufferings of our sick and wounded soldiers, and in administering spiritual consolation to the dying ... Libraries have been furnished to hospitals, forts, regiments, and vessels of war. Thousands of hymn-books, knapsack-books, magazines, weekly religious papers, tracts and literary productions were gladly received by the soldiers, and relieved the tedium of many a weary hour ... '
- Collection Area:
- Printed Collections
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003227822
040-003227825 - Is part of:
- 1784.a.13, 2 : Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war. Vol. II. Photographer(s): Gardner, Alexander
1784.a.13, 2(53) : Headquarters Christian Commission, in the field. Germantown, September, 1863. Photographer: Gardner, James - Hierarchy:
- 032-003227822[0003]/040-003227825
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: 1784.a.13, 2
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Scripts:
- Not applicable
- Techniques:
- Albumen Print
Photograph
Photographic Print
Silver Printing-Out Paper Print - Start Date:
- 1863
- End Date:
- 1863
- Date Range:
- Sep 1863
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Physical Characteristics:
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Dimensions: 174 mm x 228 mm
Format: Printed Book
Secondary Support: Card
- Material Type:
- Photographs
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Names:
- Gardner, James, photographer and brother of Alexander Gardner, b 1832
- Subjects:
- American Civil War, 1861-65
Charitable Organizations
Military Campaigns and Battles
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