Andersonville Prison

To the memory of my brother, Edwin W. Niver by Emogene Niver Marshall ( Book )
1 edition published in 1932 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide

Miscellaneous pamphlets, newspaper clippings, etc. on Andersonville prison and Henry Wirz by Andersonville Prison ( )
in English and held by 1 library worldwide

Lawrence Countians in the Civil War ( Book )
in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Contents include a historical account of the Andersonville and Libby prisons during and after the Civil War; an explanation of the operational organization of the army; a brief narrative concerning Houston Cantwell, a soldier from the 63rd regiment; a copy of a letter by A.H. Gould written to his brother; and two copies of John Edward Piper's discharge papers.

William Albert Crouse papers, 1864 by William A Crouse ( )
1 edition published in 1864 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
This collection contains a transcription of a diary kept by William Albert Crouse from May to August of 1864. It also contains a letter dated January 22, 1865, from Augustus H. McFarland to William's wife Margaret Crouse. The diary contains daily records of the weather, personal health, meals and general conditions inside Andersonville Prison. According to Crouse the prisoners' rations generally consisted of cornbread or corn flakes most days, but were occasionally supplemented by bacon or "old sow's belly." The diary also contains a catalog of clothing issued to Crouse before his imprisonment as well as a list of his debts and credits. The letter from Augustus H. McFarland details the conditions of William Albert Crouse's death in Andersonville Prison. He stated that Crouse died of diarrhea, but had lived in high spirits prior to his death. McFarland reassured Margaret that her husband's faith saved him, and that he was in a better world.

Records 1862-1941 1897 by Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Association ( )
in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Records include correspondence, meeting minutes, roll and roster books and other miscellaneous materials, primarily documenting the activities of this veterans' association and its members after the Civil War.