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War photography

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Alexander Gardner to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-10

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 53
Scope and Contents

Phtographer Alexander Gardner plans to send Lee photographs that are on hand in his studio at that include his company's imprint. He also plans to print and mount one-hundred photographs without his imprint, per Lee's request.

Dates: 1866-04-10

James Kerr Caskie to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-13

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents This letter mention from James Caskie mentions items pruchased for the Lee family in Richmond, daughters Agnes and Mildred and son W.H.F. Lee are mentioned. There is account information on Lee's account with Caskie on the reverse of the letter. Caskie reports he is glad to hear that the vase and chair that he has sent are cherished. Caskie also informs Lee that he received 2 dozen photographs of Lee from Richmond photographer Julian Vannerson but that Vannerson would not accept payment for...
Dates: 1866-04-13

Photograph of Buffalo Soldiers

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 25
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a photograph of the Buffalo Soldiers, C Troop., 9th Calvary. Alexander Bannister, Eliza's brother, is one of the soldiers in the photograph.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940