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Washington Hands Civil War notebook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2468

Abstract

Microfilmed copy of a notebook written by Washington Hands of Baltimore, Maryland during his time as a Confederate soldier in the Civil War.

Dates

  • 1860-1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is restricted to microfilm. See microfilm MS 2468.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 microfilm reel)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville Library in February 1980.

Existence and Location of Originals

The original notebook is held by the University of Virginia at Charlottesville Library.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a microfilmed copy of Washington Hands' Civil War Notebook. The original notebook is held by the University of Virginia at Charlottesville Library. The notebook is the reminiscences of Washington Hands' participation in the Civil War as a Confederate soldier from Baltimore, Maryland. The topics discussed include the First Maryland Infantry Regiment, Confederate States of America; the Baltimore Light Artillery, Confederate States of America; and the Second Maryland Infantry Regiment, Confederate States of America. Hands also describes his participation in the various battles and campaigns of the Civil War including: Cold Harbor, First and Second Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, and Jackson's Valley Campaign. Also included are discussions concerning Confederate officers such as Lt. John McNulty, Colonel Bradley Johnson, and J.E.B. Stewart, as well as key Confederate generals, including Robert E. Lee, Richard Ewell, Arnold Elzey, and Stonewall Jackson.

Title
Guide to the Washington Hands Civil War notebook
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Revision Statements

  • 2020-02-20: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Sandra Glascock

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750