Guide Contents
- Home (this page)Reference books to help you get started.
- The NewsProvides searches for news on both warfronts, East and West. Also access to regional and local newspapers.
- DatabasesA list of subscription databases to search for articles and sources on the war. There are also highly regarded government and internet resources.
- BooksGeneral histories of the war and a way to search for them.
- SoldiersProvides resources on the regiments and soldier's daily life. Secondary sources about soldiers as well.
- The HomefrontBooks and journals that discuss civilian daily life during the war as well as what civilians did to contribute to the war effort.
- First Hand AccountsPrimary source materials written by soldiers and civilians about the war. Also includes a website of Sailor's letters created by our own Katy Silberger.
- Civil War in the Hudson ValleyPrimary and secondary sources on local soldiers and life in the Hudson Valley during the war.
Getting Started
The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War by Call Number: Reference G1201.S5 U6 1983Publication Date: 1993
Who Was Who in the Union by Publication Date: 1989
Subject Guide
Elizabeth Clarke
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or
email Askalibrarian@marist.libanswers.com
Office Email: elizabeth.clarke2@marist.edu
Office Phone: 845-575-3000 x2733