8th Grade Civil War Resources: Home

from the University of Washington collection--
A selection of original Civil War correspondence between soldiers from the battlefields and their family members and friends on the homefront.

The Valley of the Shadow is a digital archive of primary sources that document the lives of people in Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania, during the era of the American Civil War. Here you may explore thousands of original documents that allow you to see what life was like during the Civil War for the men and women of Augusta and Franklin. 

University of Iowa Libraries is bringing to life the compelling story of Civil War soldier Joseph F. Culver and his wife Mary.

From the University of Iowa

"The Southern Homefront, 1861-1865," presents documents related to all aspects of Southern life during the Civil War. In particular, government and civilian publications demonstrate the Confederate States of America's unsuccessful attempt to create a viable nation state. This collection includes over four hundred Civil War era maps, broadsides, photographs, printed works, Confederate currency, and manuscript letters and diaries.
 

The Civil War Home Page is a well organized gateway to thousands of pages of Civil War material including Photos, Images, Battles, Documents, Southern Historical Papers, Troops Furnished, Death Stats, Associations, Letters & Diaries, and more. The photo database has over 1,100 of Civil War related pictures and official reports include battle reports from the official records of the Union and Confederate Armies written by the commanding generals.
 

Letters, Messages, Telegrams, Audio, & Photos