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MSA SC 5820-1-1
Dates1848-1916 ,1861-65
Mediumelectronic images only
StorageContact the Department of Special Collections for location.
Description
Digital image collection of letters, drawings, photographs, family records and ephemera pertaining to the life of Confederate soldier John J. Omenhausser (1831-1877). Omenhausser, who was captured in 1864 and served nearly a year's captivity at Point Lookout, is famous for his drawings and sketches depicting everyday life as a prisoner of war. His sketchbooks reside in several public institutions in the United States.

NOTE: This collection is for reference and research purposes only. No publication of the digital images without the written consent of the owners or their heirs.