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Nashville (Tenn.) Civil War Battlefield Stereoview

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2260

  • Staff Only

This stereoview photograph presents a scene of the outer lines of the Federal entrenchments on the battlefield at Nashville on December 16, 1864. Tents and some detail of camp life can be seen. The card is No. 2638 in the War Views series, published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. of New York.

Dates

  • 1864

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This stereoview photograph presents a scene of the outer lines of the Federal entrenchments on the battlefield at Nashville on December 16, 1864.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Battle of Nashville was fought on December 15-16, 1864. Following on the heels of the Battle of Franklin, this battle continued the destruction of John Bell Hood's Confederate Army of Tennessee.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

Collection was purchased by Special Collections in January 1995.

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