This collection consists of manuscript and other paper items collected by Rosanna A. Blake. Included are letters, diaries, correspondence, unit rosters, Confederate imprint forms and currency, 1860-1865. Also included are 3D items including firearms, edged weapons, tin soldiers, original Civil War art work, the Volck shield, and Southern periodicals relating to the Civil War. Notably, the collection includes 3 original Robert E. Lee letters, 1 Jefferson Davis letter, and 2 general orders dictated by Lee. The O'Brien sub-collection contains Civil War pamphlets and booklets, over 300 monographs and books, photos, CDV's, original Civil War art work, the Volck shield, ambrotypes and tintypes, one original Robert E. Lee letter, original Civil War sketches and etchings, and other 3D items. Most materials are Confederate related.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Rosanna Blake Collection, 1818-2000. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Rosanna Blake Collection, 1818-2000.
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Rosanna B. Alexander, Rosanna Blake's aunt
Marian Alexander, Rosanna Blake's mother, b&w mounted on cardboard. Back reads (second copy): Marian Alexander. Brass plaque in Blake Collection dedicated "to my mother, Marian Alkexander Blake, Marshall College class of 1933)"
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Print on onion-skin paper sketch of Robert E. Lee in uniform, by G. Kruell
Print on onion-skin paper sketch of Robert E. Lee in uniform, by G. Kruell, ca. 1898. This is a print from an engraving on wood, executed in 1898. This engraving is supposedly from the Vannerson photograph. Kruell also did engravings and prints of Abraham Lincoln, and other Civil War personages.
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Cabinet card photo Robert E. Lee mausoleum, Lexington, Va.
Cabinet card photo Robert E. Lee mausoleum, Lexington, Va., 1897, b&w The mausoleum and lee's final resting place is in the lower level of the Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.
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Confederate Veterans Reunion Souvenir, Charleston, S.C., April 22-23, 1896.
Confederate Veterans Reunion Souvenir, Charleston, S.C., April 22-23, 1896. String bound
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Copy of "Lee and his Generals," by Chas. Tholey, 1867
Copy of "Lee and his Generals," by Chas. Tholey, 1867, col. This is obviously a double page from a magazine.
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Jefferson Davis, and his last written paper, 1896
Jefferson Davis and his last written paper, 1896, col. This is a copy of Davis's letter written for the centennial celebration of the North Carolina ratification of the Constitution. His letter was written on Nov. 21, 1889..
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Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton, CSA, by Jacques Reich
Black and white sketch in india ink of Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton, CSA by Jacques Reich, b&w on poster board. Front caption reads Lie3ut. Gen Wade Hampton, from photo made in 189? Back reads: J. Reich, 1896
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Program of the United Confederate Veteran Association 6th annual reunion in Richmond, Va., June 30-July 2, 1896.
Program of the United Confederate Veteran Association 6th annual reunion in Richmond, Va., June 30-July 2, 1896. Catalog number: E483.1 Contains the color image used on cover of "Civil War Paper Items" String bound
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The Confederate Note Memorial, poem found on Confederate bills
The Confederate Note Memorial, poem found on Confederate bills, col. This was a poem found on the back of a Confederate bill, and was widely duplicated at the end of the war. See 2001.0703.230
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Portrait of Jefferson Davis as an old man
Portrait of Jefferson Davis as an old man, 1895, b&w Information sheet with print states original was produced the year Davis died,. 1889.
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Reunion of the Orphan Brigade, Bowling Green, Ky., Sept. 26, 1895 Lithograph of Battle Near Mill Springs, Ky., and Death of Gen. Zollicoffer, 1862
Reunion of the Orphan Brigade, Bowling Green, Ky., Sept. 26, 1895, b&w. Back reads: View of the parade at the reunion of the Orphan Brigade, Bowling Green,Ky., Sept. 26, 1895, as seen on Main Street.
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Gen. John B. Hood, CSA, by Jacques Reich from a 1876 photo
Black and white sketch in india ink of Gen. John B. Hood,CSA, by Jacques Reich, b&w on poster board. Front caption reads Gen. John B. Hood from a photo in 1876 It was probably done in teh 1890's
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Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early, CSA, by Jacques Reich
Black and white sketch in india ink of Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early, CSA in his general's uniform, by Jackques Reich, b&w on poster board. Initials "J R" on front. Back reads: Lieut. Gen. Jubal A. Early, CSA
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Lt. Gen. W. J. Hardee, CSA, by Jacques Reich from a 1876 photo
Black and white sketch in india ink of Lt. Gen. W. J. Hardee,CSA, by Jacques Reich, b&w on poster board. Front caption mistakenly labeled Lt. Gen. W. H. Hardee (should be William J.) It was probably done in the 1890's
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Small stamped envelope, .03 cent stamp, postmarked New York, year missing
Small stamped envelope, .03 cent stamp, postmarked Nov. 12, (year missing), col. Postmarked New York, 4 pm, Nov. 13, (year missing) addressed to Mrs Edmund J. Early, Evington Depot, Lynchburgh and Danville R.R. Virginia
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Etching of Confederate Gen. Albert S. Johnston, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston, b&w
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Etching of Confederate Gen. Alexander P. Stewart, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. Alexander Peter Stewart, b&w
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Etching of Confederate Gen. Arnold Elzey, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. Arnold Elzey, b&w
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Etching of Confederate Gen. Benjamin F. Cheatham, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. Benjamin F. Cheatham, b&w
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Etching of Confederate Gen. Benjamin Huger, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. Benjamin Huger, b&w
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Etching of Confederate Gen. David Emanuel Twiggs, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. David Emanuel Twiggs, b&w
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Etching of Confederate Gen. Earl Van Dorn, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. Earl Van Dorn, b&w
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Etching of Confederate Gen. Edward C. Walthall, ca. 1890
Charles B. Hall
Etching of Confederate Gen. Edward C. Walthall, b&w
