Civil War Photographs

Enlarge Engineers of the 8th New York State Militia in front of a tent, 1861. Local Identifier: 111-B-499. National Archives Identifier: 524918. View in National Archives Catalog Introduction The Civil War was the first large and prolonged conflict recorded by photography. During the war, dozens of photographers--both as private individuals and as employees of the Confederate and Union Governments--photographed civilians and civilian activities; military personnel, equipment, and activities; and the locations and aftermaths of battles.

Photographer brings Civil War to life with centuries-old technology

Photographs of the American Civil War in Color - HistoryColored

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James River, Virginia. Interior view of Ft. Brady. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865 Stock Photo - Alamy

Photographer brings Civil War to life with centuries-old technology

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