Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Rebel Soldier in trenches before Petersburg [split stereocard]

High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.1209 Author/Creator: Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: 1865/04/02 Pagination: 1 photograph 8.9 x 8.6 cm Order a Copy

Image of a rebel soldier laying mortally wounded in a trench at Petersburg. The soldiers hands are crossed at the middle of his chest, with a rifle positioned to his proper right. Graphite inscription on verso: "Rebel Soldier in trenches before Petersburg Apl 2 1865. Petersburg."

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources