Tag Archives: Soldier

The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Paige Gibbons Backus

When it comes to primary resources regarding Civil War medicine, one of the best sources available to researchers is the The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865. The history grew out of what was known as … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 6/12-6/18/17

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Who is YOUR favorite historical person from the Civil War Era? Tell us your all-time favorite this week…and we’ll break the question into categories for the following week.

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Civil War Christmas Poetry – Soldier’s Perspective

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

I’ve been reading through a collection of Civil War Christmas stories and poetry. So…just for something a little something different this weekend in the holiday season, I thought it would be nice to share some poems. The tone in these … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 8/22-8/28/16

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Emerging Civil War

If you could receive a personal letter from a historical person in the Civil War era, who would you like to receive one from?

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