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Civil War-Era Cartes de Visite

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2484

  • Staff Only

This collection contains several cartes de visite and two tintype photographs of both prominent and unidentifiable Civil War era individuals. Neither the cartes de visite nor the tintype photographs are dated. Included in this collection are cartes de visite of prominent Civil War era generals such as Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, Ambrose E. Burnside, and William S. Rosecrans. There are also two cartes de visite of a J. Warthman included in this collection. The bulk of the cartes de visite in this collection include the photographer's studio on the back.

Dates

  • circa 1860s

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection contains several cartes de visite and two tintype photographs of both prominent and unidentifiable Civil War era individuals. Neither the cartes de visite nor the tintype photographs are dated.

Biographical/Historical Note

No biographical information is available for this collection.

Arrangement

Collection consists of four folders.

Acquisition Note

Collection was donated to Special Collections.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480