Sherman's March to the Sea
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum records
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1103
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence, newspapers, reports, and documents pertaining to the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum, the history of the Atlanta Campaign of 1864, and the history of the Battle of Atlanta painting. Documents contained within this collection pertain to the maintenance and restoration of the painting as well as operation of the museum. These materials include correspondence between museum executives and conservators, office memos, research, narration scripts,...
Dates:
1847-2013, undated; Majority of material found within 1963 - 2013
John White Geary letters
Collection
Collection number: ahc.mss55
Scope and Content
These papers consist mainly of photocopies (and some transcriptions) of letters written by John W. Geary to his second wife, Mary Geary, while he served in the Union Army during the Civil War between 1861 and 1865. Some letters predate the war, and others are written by John's son, Edward R. Geary, and sent to his stepmother Mary. The collection also includes an index of correspondence and information on the corps that Geary led.
Dates:
1858-1865, 1977, undated; Majority of material found within 1858 - 1865
Walraven family papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS820
Scope and Content
This collection contains various papers including tax receipts and bills for Cobb County, Fulton County, City of Austell, and City of Atlanta. Also included are correspondence, graduation, invitations, and programs documenting the activities of the Walraven family.
Dates:
1850-1954, undated