Collection: Mobile, Alabama, Confederate newspaper scrapbook

Scope and Contents

This scrapbook of newspaper articles from Confederate newspapers (probably in Mobile, Alabama) documents Civil War battles including the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the First Battle of Manassas), the Siege of Lexington, and the Battle of Leesburg. The collection of newspaper clippings includes maps, poetry, and battle reports published in newspapers. While most of the articles are not attributed to any author, notable first-hand accounts written by Dr. J. C. Nott and John Breckinridge are included.

Dates

1861-1862

Creator

Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Scrapbook of newspaper articles from Confederate newspapers (probably in Mobile, Alabama) documenting Civil War battles including the First Battle of Bull Run, the Siege of Lexington, and the Battle of Leesburg.

Physical Location

The A. S. Williams III Americana Collection, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, The University of Alabama

Provenance

Gift of A. S. Williams III, 2010

Related Materials

There are several scrapbooks documenting the Civil War in both the A. S. Williams III Americana Collection and in the W. S. Hoole Special Collections Library. See Williams or Hoole staff for assistance.