General Nathaniel Lyon, 1861
Scope and Contents
The William Caleb Loring Illustrated Envelope Collection spans the years 1861-1898, with the bulk of material dating from 1861 to 1865. The collection includes over 1,000 envelopes, each adorned with a patriotic graphic depicting a popular Civil War era theme. Topics depicted include political issues, such as slavery and secession; the abolitionist John Brown; Union and Confederate soldiers and their regiments; Civil War battles such as the Siege of Fort Sumter and Shiloh; Union and Confederate politicians such as Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis; as well as a wide array of Union and Confederate iconography.
Dates
- Creation: 1861
Creator
- From the Collection: Loring, William Caleb, 1925-2011 (Collector, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
1 item/s ; 3" x 5 1/2"; 8 x 14 cm.; 1 item (1 page)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Processing Information
This Civil War envelope depicts Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed during the Civil War.
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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Lexington MA 02421 US
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