History - US Civil War

Digital images of 1,118 photographs made during the Civil War form the Library of Congress collections.

Over 2,600 maps, charts, and atlases. "The maps, charts, and atlases depict battles, troop positions and movements, engagements, and fortifications. Also included are reconnaissance maps, sketch maps, coastal charts, and theater of war maps."

Photographs from the Matthew B. Brady collection, purchased by the War Department in 1874 and 1875, photographs from the Quartermaster's Department of the Corps of Engineers, and photographs private citizens donated to the War Department. Located at the National Archives.