Civil War Research Guide,9780811726436

Civil War Research Guide

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780811726436
ISBN10: 0811726436
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-04-01
Publisher(s): Stackpole Books
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Summary

It has been over 40 years since the last comprehensive guide to tracing and researching Civil War ancestors was published. The "Civil War Research Guide" goes beyond, but does not exclude, such major national sources such as the National Archives in Washington, and features information on little-known publications, websites, auctions, memorabilia dealers, and patriotic organisations. The authors lay out a systematic procedure for performing research and recording the results in order to build a proper file on a Civil War soldier, making the experience both educational and entertaining.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii
Introduction ix
Organizing Your Research and Materials
1(9)
Obtaining the Materials
10(3)
Identifying the Regiment
13(5)
Chronology and Army Structure
18(6)
Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, and Other Archives
24(3)
Historic Sites, Parks, and Battlefields
27(3)
National Archives
30(7)
Other Major Collections
37(3)
Internet Websites
40(2)
Grand Army of the Republic
42(2)
Books
44(8)
Newspapers
52(2)
Dealers, Retailers, and Auctions
54(5)
Reenactments and Shows
59(2)
Closing Thoughts 61(1)
Appendix A Correspondence Tracking Form 62(1)
Appendix B Checklist of Places or Organizations Contacted 63(1)
Appendix C Sample Request Letter 64(1)
Appendix D Sources for Rosters 65(7)
Appendix E Chronology of Battles Form 72(1)
Appendix F Chart of Regiment's Organization 73(1)
Appendix G Command Structure Form 74(1)
Appendix H State Archives, Historical and Genealogical Societies 75(13)
Appendix I National Historic Sites and Battlefield Parks 88(6)
Appendix J Sources for Confederate Pension and Military Records 94(4)
Appendix K Regional Branches of the National Archives 98(3)
Appendix L Other Museums, Libraries, and Collections of Interest 101(6)
Suggested Books of Interest 107(2)
About the Authors 109

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