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Historical photographs & documents

328 – 429

July 1875–June 1876

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Cataloged as “328 – 429”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.9.3.2
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Historical photographs & documents

3416 – 3860

Apr.–May 1865

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Cataloged as “3416 – 3860”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, Item 3.23.1.9
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343 – 518

Oct.–Dec. 1868

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Cataloged as “343 – 518”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, Item 2.2.5.2.2
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3861 – 4289

May 1865

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Cataloged as “3861 – 4289”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, Item 3.23.1.10
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Historical photographs & documents

387 – 1279

Apr.–Dec. 1868

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Cataloged as “387 – 1279”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, Item 3.2.5.3.1
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Historical photographs & documents

39 – 117

Jan.–Apr. 1873

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Cataloged as “39 – 117”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.11.4.1.3
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Historical photographs & documents

390 – 437

1865

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Cataloged as “390 – 437”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, Item 5.21.15.2
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3rd – 8th Districts

June 1865–May 1868

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Cataloged as “3rd – 8th Districts”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1048, Item 4.2.7.2
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4 – 47

1868

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Cataloged as “4 – 47”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, Item 5.9.1.5
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Historical photographs & documents

410 – 1038

July–Dec. 1867

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Cataloged as “410 – 1038”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, Item 3.2.5.2.2
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4290 – 4760

May 1865

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Cataloged as “4290 – 4760”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, Item 3.23.1.11
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435 – 799

Oct. 1867–Feb. 1868

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Cataloged as “435 – 799”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1906, Item 3.1.4.2
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47 – 54

1875

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Cataloged as “47 – 54”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.8.7.4
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4761 – 4936

May 1865

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Cataloged as “4761 – 4936”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, Item 3.23.1.12
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494 – 943

1866

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Cataloged as “494 – 943”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, Item 2.1.5.1.2
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Archival documents & files

5 – 1098 — Entered in Register 2

Oct. 1866–Mar. 1867

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Cataloged as “5 – 1098”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1055, File 4.2.1
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500 – 1232 — Entered in Register 18

Jan.–Dec. 1871

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Cataloged as “500 – 1232”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M752, File 2.18.2
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500 – 797 — Entered in Register 2

Jan.–June 1868

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Cataloged as “500 – 797”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M799, File 3.2.2
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

“55 M.V.I. A Volunteer for Freedom" medal owned by Marquis Peterson

1865-1896

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A medal owned by Marquis Peterson. The medal has an engraved suspension brooch and attached to a red ribbon. The front of the suspension brooch is engraved with “MARQUIS PETERSON.” The ribbon is attached to the medal with a circular metal suspender and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.78.6
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

552. Dunker Church, Antietam, September 17, 1862

1862

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This albumen print stereograph shows several deceased soldiers lying in a field in the foreground. The bodies are immediately in front of a cart with large wooden wheels and a trunk placed on the seat. In the left background is a white building, the Dunker…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.222.18
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Historical photographs & documents

597401 – 620970

1873–75

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Cataloged as “597401 – 620970”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.10.10.2
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606339 – 611469

1872–76

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Cataloged as “606339 – 611469”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.4.6.2
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611470 – 613435

1874–75

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Cataloged as “611470 – 613435”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.4.6.3
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613436 – 615919

1874–75

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Cataloged as “613436 – 615919”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.4.6.4
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