Photographs of Civil War generals collected by Ezra J. Warner, [ca. 1952-1968]

  • Collection ID 1996.0165
  • Title Photographs of Civil War generals collected by Ezra J. Warner [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1952-1968]
  • Physical description ca. 400 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
  • Collection arrangement Arranged alphabetically in two series.
  • Collection summary Primarily photographs of Civil War generals collected by Warner as research materials for his two books, Generals in gray, and Generals in blue. Many images have tissue overlays with printing specifications marked on them.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Most images in this collection are available for research only and are not for reproduction in publications.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Ezra J. Warner, 1996 (1996.0165)
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Ezra J. Warner papers, which includes some snapshots of gravestones and other photographs that weren't transferred to this photograph collection. Portrait photographs of Ezra J. Warner are in the Image file (alphabetical) at Chicago History Museum.
  • Names
    • Confederate States of America. Army History.
    • United States. Army History.
    • United States. Army History Civil War, 1861-1865.
    • United States Military Academy. Class of 1860 Biography.
    • Warner, Ezra J., collector.
  • Subjects
    • Generals Confederate States of America Portraits.
    • Generals United States Portraits.
    • Military officers. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage United States History Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • Genre
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc