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Civil War era newspapers collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-064

Collection Scope and Contents

The collection consists of eight newspapers published in the United States during the Civil War era. The newspapers, which were published in 1862 and 1863, discuss the ongoing war along with other local news and issues. The majority of the newspapers are issues of the New York Tribune, along with one issue of The Rebel out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and one issue of The Daily Citizen out of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The issue of The Daily Citizen is most likely a facsimile reproduction of the original issue, which was well known for being reissued on July 4th, 1863, with an additional note after Vicksburg surrendered to the Union army.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862-1863

Languages

The collection is in English.

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Material is in the public domain. No restrictions on use.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 flat file folder)

Abstract

The collection consists of eight newspapers published in the United States during the Civil War era. The newspapers, which were published in 1862 and 1863, discuss the ongoing war along with other local news and issues. The majority of the newspapers are issues of the New York Tribune, along with one issue of The Rebel out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and one issue of The Daily Citizen out of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Collection Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The Daily Citizen issue was donated by James B. Parsons. Provenance for the other issues is unknown.

Processing History

Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2020.

Title
Civil War era newspapers collection
Status
Processed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian.
Date
2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA