Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of a well dressed African American male asking a fawning African American female to dance; description reads ""fox-trot novelty song from the sensational musical comedy success Shuffle Along""
Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health; Fredericksburg (Va.); Fathers and sons; Troop movements;
Thomas discussing rumors of the front at Fredericksburg & the Confederate Army being pushed back to Grenada, the health of various troops, his rejected furlough, weather conditions in Virginia, and advice on home matters & hiding food from the...
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister written for him by a Virginia woman on the amputation of his left leg; describes his encouraging prognosis and attentions of the surgeons and nurses.
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the present comforts of camp life (plentiful blankets and warm clothes); describes the execution of a deserter.
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie from the hospital where he was recovering from a wound to his leg; recounts the fortunes of friends in the Crystal Springs Company; vows to fight for revenge after all is lost.
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of a large crowd coming to visit ""Mammy Jinny,"" most of the crowd bears gifts -- a chicken, a watermelon, flowers; photo inset of Gillen Beck and Frazer. (see #74)
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of a large crowd coming to visit ""Mammy Jinny,"" most of the crowd bears gifts -- a chicken, a watermelon, flowers; photo inset of two Caucasians: Valeska Suratt and George Baldwin. (see 428)