Civil War Resources at Wilson Special Collections Library: Remembering the Civil War
Primary Sources
- Evelyn McIntosh Hyatt notebook on Haywood County (N.C.) Civil War soldiers, 1929-1930 byCall Number: 1958-zPublication Date: 1929-1930Notes in one volumes (108 pages) compiled, 1929-1930, by Evelyn McIntosh Hyatt, historian of the Haywood Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, on Haywood County, N.C., men who served in the Civil War, including some reminiscences by the veterans.
- William Frederick Penniman reminiscences, 1901 [manuscript] byCall Number: 2747-zPublication Date: 1901Reminiscences of the Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction written by Penniman for his children in about 1901. During the Civil War, Penniman served in the 4th Georgia Regiment, operating chiefly in the southern coastal counties of Georgia and adjacent areas of Florida. Reminiscences recount war experiences, refer to social contacts between Confederate and Union soldiers, and describe the state of society in the area during and after the war.
- Confederate veteran [serial] byCall Number: So. Pam. 6901Publication Date: 1893-1932Serial "published monthly in the interest of Confederate veterans and kindred topics." Officially represents: United Confederate Veterans, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Confederated Southern Memorial Association, and other organizations
- Journal of the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Kentucky byCall Number: 369.151 K37jPublication Date: 1896-1907
Secondary Sources
Recommended Subjects for Further Research
- United Daughters of the ConfederacyA list of documents from UNC's Wilson Special Collections Library
- Grand Army of the RepublicA list of documents from UNC's Wilson Special Collections Library
Other Resources
- Researching Confederate Monuments in North Carolina Library GuideNorth Carolina has over 200 public monuments and memorials commemorating the Civil War, outnumbering the amount in the state dedicated to any other subject. This guide is designed for researchers interested in information about Confederate monuments and memorials in the state of North Carolina. These resources include books, articles, photographs, and archival resources from the collections in Wilson Special Collections Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. Tips for locating additional resources beyond Wilson are also provided throughout. The guide is intended to be a way to start research in the subject area, not to provide an exhaustive list of all possible resources.
- A Guide to Researching Campus Monuments and Buildings Library GuideThis guide is designed for researchers interested in the origins and controversy surrounding monuments on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Resources related to the "Silent Sam" Confederate Memorial, the two Caldwell Monuments, "The Student Body" Statue, and the Unsung Founders Memorial are listed in this guide. These resources include books, articles, photographs, and archival resources from the collections in Wilson Special Collections Library. In addition to the four major monuments, the final tab lists resources on the history of UNC-Chapel Hill and its campus. This may be useful for researchers interested in other campus landmarks or buildings. As an example, the final tab also lists resources for researching the history behind Carolina Hall (formerly known as Saunders Hall). Tips for locating additional resources are also provided throughout.
- Commemorative Landscapes of North CarolinaThis project documents the history of North Carolina through its commemorative monuments, shrines, and public art. Numerous photographs of Confederate memorials along with descriptive information and historical notes are included on the site.
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