Drawing for a Proposed Battery Light for the Lighthouse at Morris Isla...
Records Relating to the Lighthouse at Morris Island, South Carolina Public domain photograph of a column monument, city square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The siege of Charleston: bombardment of Fort Sumter, and batteries Wag...
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5856
Fort Sumter, South Carolina at the time of its capture February 18th, ...
Scale 1:240 and 1:600. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 388 Sheet contains a plan of the fort, a horizontal section, 3 elevations, and 13 sections. This map appears also as Plate III of the Supplementary Report pub... More
Bombardment of Ft. Sumter - A group of men standing on top of a pile o...
Photograph shows Battery Stevens, commanded by First Lieutenant James Wilson from Battery C, 1st U.S. Artillery, after the fall of Battery Wagner. Photographer and date from another copy in the Hagley Library,... More
Firing on the "Star of the West" from the South Carolina battery on Mo...
Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 January 26), p. 52. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.
The Swamp Angel Battery from drawing
Photograph of drawing shows soldiers and Parrott cannon named Swamp Angel inside battery designed by Colonel Edward Wellman Serrell of 1st New York Engineers Regiment for Morris Island, South Carolina. A group ... More
Fort Putnam, previously Confederate Battery Gregg, Morris Island, S.C.
Photograph shows a parapet inside the fort with a sign, Fort Putnam", and artillery. No. 4110. Similar view in LC-B811-3479. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Fort Putnam, previously Confederate Battery Gregg, Morris Island, S.C.
Photograph shows mounted guns inside the fort. No. B42. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Map of Charleston Harbor with Morris Island and James, Broad, Folly, a...
Regional map of Charleston Harbor extending along the Atlantic Coast from Sullivan's Island just north of the harbor entrance to St. John's and Kiawah islands to the south. Indicates the presence of Union warsh... More
Interior of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, South Carolina
Title from negative sleeve. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about Civil war photographs is available at loc.gov Forms pa... More
Part of Charleston Harbor, embracing forts Moultrie, Sumter, Johnson, ...
Scale ca. 1:31,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 374 Shows the channel, drainage, vegetation, roads, plan of the city, and forts. A portrait of Major Anderson, commander of Fort Sumter, is in the upper right co... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina, stockade], Confederate States of Ameri...
Public domain scan of American Civil War image, Confederates, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Battery on Morris Island, gun that fired over 1200 shots into Fort Sum...
Photograph shows the interior of Fort Putnam with a cannon in the foreground with soldiers in the background. No. 4971. Similar view: LC-B811-3520. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Vie... More
Steamboat dock, Morris Island, S.C., Confederate States of America.
No. 4295. No. 3531 etched on negative, lower left corner. Mounted with four other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
The new batteries erected on Morris Island for the defence of Charlest...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 March 30, p. 293.
Map of Charleston Harbor with Morris Island and James, Broad, Folly, a...
Regional map of Charleston Harbor extending along the Atlantic Coast from Sullivan's Island just north of the harbor entrance to St. John's and Kiawah islands to the south. Indicates the presence of Union warsh... More
The steamship Star of the West, with reinforcements for Major Anderson...
Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 11, no. 269 (1861 Jan. 19), pp. 136-137. Reference copy may be in LOT 4416-E (1861). Caption card... More
Plan of Genl Q. A. Gillmore's position on Morris Island, Charleston S....
Shows the progression of earthworks constructed to allow Union forces to approach Fort Wagner. Gillmore's troops reached the ditch surrounding the fort on September 6. The Confederate forces abandoned the fort ... More
Interior of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, South Carolina
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
300 pdr. [i.e. pounder] Parrot Rifle, Fort Chatfield, Morris Isand
Photograph shows a group of soldiers by the 300 pound Parrot rifled cannon with the name "Col. Brayton" inscribed on it in battery Chatfield on Morris Island. No. 4308. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. V, ... More
Exterior view of the gorge of Fort Sumter on the 14th April 1861 after...
Copy photograph shows a photo of a group of men in front of the damaged walls of Fort Sumter near the gorge. Mounted with two other photographs. Photograph is possibly half of a stereograph pair. Letter "B" is... More
Map of Morris Island - Public domain vintage map
Civil War Atlas Manuscript Maps
A Group of Soldiers in the Trenches, Morris Island, S.C.
Public domain photograph of picnic, leisure time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina], American Civil War Photograph, Glass ...
A black and white photo of a forest. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Ne...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. First Parallel
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: 4; inked on em... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery "B" of the last U.S. artillery ...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, glass side: 2. Credit line: Civil war... More
Appearance of Fort Sumter on Sunday afternoon, August 23d, 1863 : sket...
Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
[Morris Island (vicinity), South Carolina. The "Marsh Battery" or "Swa...
A man standing on top of a stone building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
Morris Island, South Carolina, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Ne...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, glass side: 19. Credit line: Civil wa... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp]
Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp]
A couple of men standing on top of a sandy beach. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. First Parallel]
A black and white photo of a landscape. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The little ones. By Walter. Flag Ship Philadelphia, off Morris Island,...
In English. (language) Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Headquarters of field officer of the tr...
Photographshows telegraph headquarters at Battery Wagner (Source: Hagley Library, April 2017) Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: H... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Naval Battery. Two 80-pounder Whitwort...
A group of men standing next to a pile of sand. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Fort Putnam, formerly Confederate batt...
Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp]
A black and white photo of a horse drawn carriage. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. The Beacon House after the struggle for...
Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale; glass side: partial. Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Co... More
The little ones. By Walter. Flag Ship Philadelphia, off Morris Island,...
Public domain scan of American Civil War musical notation, Confederates, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified artillery unit]
A group of men standing next to horses in a field. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Ne...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery Rosecrans. Three 100-pounder Pa...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, inked on emulsion: 24. Credit line: C... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery Weed. Five 10-inch siege morta...
A black and white photo of a snow covered hill. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp]
A black and white photo of a boat yard. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified artillery unit
Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale. Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp
Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. The Beacon House after the struggle fo...
Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Fort Wagner. Morris Island, Confederate States of America.
In July 1863, Union Generals Gillmore and Dahlgren hoped to take Fort Wagner, on Morris Island in Charleston Harbor, in order to gain a vantage point from which to launch an attack on the city of Charleston. S... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Two men in front of tent
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. The "Marsh Battery" or "Swamp Angel" a...
A group of men standing in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina], American Civil War Photograph, Glass ...
A black and white photo of a path through the woods. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Wagner. Morris Island - Public domain old map
In July 1863, Union Generals Gillmore and Dahlgren hoped to take Fort Wagner, on Morris Island in Charleston Harbor, in order to gain a vantage point from which to launch an attack on the city of Charleston. S... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. General Quincy A. Gillmore in front of...
A black and white photo of a couple of tents. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. The "Marsh Battery" or "Swamp Angel" af...
Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale; glass side: 35. Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congres... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Naval Battery. Two 8-inch Parrot Rifles...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: 3. Credit line... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery Hays. One 8-inch Parrot Rifle,...
An old black and white photo of a water well. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, glass side: 10. Credit line: Civil wa... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. General Quincy A. Gillmore in front of ...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, glass side: 14. Credit line: Civil wa... More
Morris Island (vicinity), South Carolina. Ruins of Charleston lighthou...
Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: 26, Haas & Peale; inked on emulsion: 26; glass side: 8. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 186... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery "B" of the last U.S. artillery...
A black and white photo of a group of men on horses. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island (vicinity), South Carolina. The "Marsh Battery" or "Swam...
Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. U.S. Fleet offshore]
A black and white photo of ships in the ocean. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Bombproof for telegraph operator in tr...
An old black and white photo of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island (vicinity), South Carolina. Ruins of Charleston lightho...
A group of people standing around a tower. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Fort Putnam, formerly Confederate batte...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery Hays. One 8-inch Parrot Rifle ...
An old black and white photo of a stone building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp]
Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
[Morris Island (vicinity), South Carolina. The "Marsh Battery" or "Swa...
A man standing on top of a pile of logs. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Military camp at Morris Island, South Carolina] / G.T. Lape, photogra...
Photograph shows rows of tents, possibly of the 9th Maine Infantry Regiment, on a beach. Neg. no. B8184-10378. Information from the back of a similar photo in the collection of Robin Stanford. Cancelled two ce... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified artillery unit
Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale, 40. Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints an... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Naval Battery. Two 80-pounder Whitworth...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: 16; glass side... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. The Beacon House after the struggle for...
Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp
Photo shows tents and soldiers on beach of Morris Island. In distance, ironclads, including USS New Ironsides and five monitor-class warships are in action against Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie in Charleston ha... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp]
Photo shows tents and soldiers on beach of Morris Island. In distance, ironclads, including USS New Ironsides and five monitor-class warships are in action against Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie in Charleston ha... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Full Sap
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, glass side: 53. Credit line: Civil wa... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp
Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale; glass side: 18. Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congres... More
Ruins of light house, Morris Island, S.C.
Photograph shows observation tower built atop lighthouse ruins. Neg. no. B8184-10378.
Morris Island, South Carolina. July or August 1863. Unidentified cam...
Photographed by Haas & Peale. LC-B8178-76. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Full Sap]
A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. The "rogue's march" drumming a thief ou...
Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale. Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Naval Battery. Two 8-inch Parrot Rifle...
A group of men standing next to a pile of logs. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina], American Civil War Photograph, Glass ...
A black and white photo of a palm tree. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Genl. Q. A. Gillmore's line of earthworks in front of Fort Wagner, Mor...
Map depicts the siege of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, Charleston Harbor, S.C. Details include the locations of swamps, marshes, and sand ridges, and the elaborate earthworks and trenches constructed by Union tro... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Headquarters of field officer of the t...
A group of men standing next to a pile of bags. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Bombproof for telegraph operator in tre...
Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale, 9. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp scene]
A black and white photo of a group of tents. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery Hays. One 8-inch Parrot Rifle d...
Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale, 16. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints an... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. General Quincy A. Gillmore in front of ...
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congr... More
Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-poinder Parrot Rifle after bursting...
Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: Haas & Peale. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-poinder Parrot Rifle after burstin...
A black and white photo of a cannon. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Map of Charleston Harbor showing Union and Rebel Batteries &c. Septr. ...
Map shows the location of Union and Confederate fortifications on James, Sullivan, Block and Morris islands at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, S.C. In July 1863, Union generals Gillmore and Dahlgren hoped to... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. The "rogue's march" drumming a thief o...
A group of men standing next to each other in front of a tent. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Genl. Q. A. Gillmore's line of earthworks in front of Fort Wagner, Mor...
Map depicts the siege of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, Charleston Harbor, S.C. Details include the locations of swamps, marshes, and sand ridges, and the elaborate earthworks and trenches constructed by Union tro... More
Plan of the assault on Ft. Wagner, July 11th 1863.
Detail of Morris Island, Charleston Harbor, Charleston S.C., showing Confederate Fort Wagner being shelled by the U.S.S. Monitor. Also shown is the daylight assault of Gen. George C. Strong against the heavily... More
[Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-pounder Parrot Rifle after burstin...
A couple of men standing next to a cannon. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Morris Island, South Carolina. General Quincy A. Gillmore in front of...
A man standing next to a horse in front of a tent. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Morris Island, South Carolina. Unidentified camp scene
Photographer name from annotations on other negatives in this series (LC-B8156). Title and date from corresponding photographic print in LOT 4196. Annotation from negative, glass side: 6. Credit line: Civil war... More