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American Revolution, 1775-1783

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Durkee-Blackden Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: SC-2026-08
Abstract

The Durkee-Blackden Family Correspondence collection comprises letters and documents from 1771 to 1958, focusing on military and personal matters during the American Revolution and Civil War eras. The collection highlights familial experiences and includes notable items such as a Revolutionary War bill of debt and credit, Civil War correspondence, and a 1916 newspaper clipping.

Dates: 1771 - 1958; Majority of material found within 1771 - 1873

Hamilton, A. (Letter), 1777-09-23

 Item — Document box 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: 30500 00814 6329
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Assortment of autographs, documents, letters and manuscript leaves.

Dates: 1777-09-23

Hancock, John (Letter), 1779-09-30

 Item — Document box 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: 30500 00814 6337
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Assortment of autographs, documents, letters and manuscript leaves.

Dates: 1779-09-30

Parker, John (Capt.) (Deposition), 1775-04-25

 Item — Document box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 30500 00814 6204
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Assortment of autographs, documents, letters and manuscript leaves.

Dates: 1775-04-25

War Memorabilia collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC-64
Abstract

The War Memorabilia collection comprises documents, photographs, and publications related to major historical conflicts, including the American Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. The collection highlights military and civilian perspectives through correspondence, memorabilia, and rare publications, offering a detailed account of wartime experiences

Dates: 1775-1945; Majority of material found within 1775 - 1945