Gettysburg Collection

Battle of Gettysburg

Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with

General Meades council of war at Gettysburg
Union generals discuss strategy before the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Confederate charge up Little Round Top, held by the 20th Maine Regiment, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Irish wolfhound on the monument to NYs Irish Brigade, Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS, 1863. The crowd gathered at Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address, 19 November 1863

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. The 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment under General Winfield S. Hancock charging at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863

15th New York Battery memorial, Gettysburg Battlefield
Memorial to the 15th New York Battery, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

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Picketts charge. Marking a turning point, this battle ended with a Union victory, but both sides suffered heavy losses

Picketts Charge, Battle of Gettysburg
Confederates charge the Union lines at Gettysburg, 1863. Printed color lithograph

Battle of Gettysburg Map, July 3, 1863 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the Map of the Battle of Gettysburgs, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863 Civil War Engraving from Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War, Published in 1864

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. The Battle of Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863. Union forces behind the breastworks on Culps Hill, repulsing the attack of Johnsons Division. Oil on canvas by Edwin Forbes

JOHN L. BURNS (1793-1872). Veteran of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg at the age of 70. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1863

Abraham Lincolns address at Gettysburg. Date: 1863

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. Confederate General Lewis Addison Armistead lies mortally wounded, center, while leading his brigade toward the Union line in Picketts Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg

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Picketts Charge reaching the Union center at the Battle of Gettysburg, American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

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Major General George Gordon Meade, Union commander at the Battle of Gettysburg, US Civil War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

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Fourth U.S. Artillery under Lt. Bayard Wilkeson firing from an exposed position during the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Picketts Charge at Gettysburg (engraving)
663885 Picketts Charge at Gettysburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picketts Charge at Gettysburg)

General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho)
3095844 General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Robert Lee and his staff, Gettysburg, PA)

Meade at Gettysburg
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG Union General George Meade successfully repels Lee at Gettysburg, though he is later criticised for not following up his victory sufficiently

gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L. Chamberlain
3028990 gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L. Chamberlain; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War,gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L)

George Esterbrook, 34th NYV, killed near Dunker Church, Antietam 1862
3028323 George Esterbrook, 34th NYV, killed near Dunker Church, Antietam 1862; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, George Esterbrook, 34th New York Volunteers)

Bird's-eye view of Gettysburg battlefield, 1863
1580709 Bird's-eye view of Gettysburg battlefield, 1863; (add.info.: Bird's-eye view of Gettysburg battlefield, showing positions of Union & Confederate armies during the battle. John B)

John Fulton Reynolds, published 1887 (print)
2603536 John Fulton Reynolds, published 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Career United States Army officer and a general in the American Civil War)

Calling card of Joshua L Chamberlain
3028935 -Calling card of Joshua L Chamberlain; Private Collection; (add.info.: Calling card of Joshua L Chamberlain , Colonel of the 20th Maine Volunteers and hero of the Little Round Top)

American Civil War, Recruiting Broadside
3073337 American Civil War, Recruiting Broadside; Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruiting poster for the 5th Maine Light Artillery. Fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg); © Don Troiani

Map of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1-3 July 1863 (1862-1867). Artist: Charles Sholl
Map of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1-3 July 1863 (1862-1867). Gettysburg was the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere

USA, Pennsylvania, Gettysburg, Battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln Train Museum

Faked American Civil War photograph
Early photography: a soldier lies dead between two boulders with his gun resting on the rocks. Supposedly taken at the Battle of Gettysburg, but later found to be posed for propaganda. Date: 1863

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863. Heaviest US casualties in any other in the war
528252 American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863. Heaviest US casualties in any other in the war. Last stand of the Army of Virginia, commanded by General Lee'. Oil

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863 which ended Lee's invasion of the North
528251 American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863 which ended Lee's invasion of the North. Heaviest US casualties than in any other in the war. Oil, 1865/1895

Trossel's House, Battle-field of Gettysburg, July 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951177 Trossel's House, Battle-field of Gettysburg, July 1863 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O'Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x23 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Death of Reynolds at Gettysburg 1863 (drawing)
3524195 Death of Reynolds at Gettysburg 1863 (drawing) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91); (add.info.: Death of Reynolds at Gettysburg 1863, by Alfred Rudolph Waud 1828-1891, artist)

Death of Reynolds at Gettysburg 1863 (drawing)
3524199 Death of Reynolds at Gettysburg 1863 (drawing) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91); (add.info.: Death of Reynolds at Gettysburg 1863, by Alfred Rudolph Waud 1828-1891, artist)

Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July, 1863 (albumen print from collodion negative)
1068367 Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July, 1863 (albumen print from collodion negative) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

A Harvest of Death, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July, 1863 (albumen print from collodion negative)
1068368 A Harvest of Death, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July, 1863 (albumen print from collodion negative) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Seat of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (colour litho)
6016428 Seat of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seat of the Civil War, 1861-1865)

Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

General Pickett taking the order to charge from General Longstreet, Gettysburg; 3 July 1863 (colour litho)
3622849 General Pickett taking the order to charge from General Longstreet, Gettysburg; 3 July 1863 (colour litho) by Ogden

Gettysburg, July 1863 (engraving)
959319 Gettysburg, July 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gettysburg, July 1863)

Lincolns Speech at Gettysburg (chromolitho)
969832 Lincolns Speech at Gettysburg (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincolns Speech at Gettysburg)

Repulsing a Charge at Gettysburg (engraving)
663886 Repulsing a Charge at Gettysburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repulsing a Charge at Gettysburg)

Lincolns address at Gettysburg (chromolitho)
2775173 Lincolns address at Gettysburg (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Lincolns address at Gettysburg)

Round Top, overlooking the battle-field of Gettysburg (b / w photo)
5987275 Round Top, overlooking the battle-field of Gettysburg (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round Top)

The Devils Den, battle-field of Gettysburg (b / w photo)
5987277 The Devils Den, battle-field of Gettysburg (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devils Den, battle-field of Gettysburg)

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"Gettysburg: A Historic Battlefield of Valor and Sacrifice" The Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the American Civil War, forever etched its mark on history. The Irish Brigade memorial stands tall on Little Round Top, a testament to the bravery and resilience displayed by soldiers from all walks of life. General Meade's council of war at Gettysburg was a pivotal moment as strategic decisions were made amidst the chaos and uncertainty. EVCW2A-00080 captures the intensity and determination that engulfed the battlefield during those fateful days. In Paul Philippoteaux's cyclorama at Gettysburg National Military Park, we witness General Winfield S. Hancock leading the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment into a courageous charge against their Confederate adversaries. This vivid portrayal transports us back to July 1863 when heroes emerged amidst smoke-filled skies. Abraham Lincoln's iconic Gettysburg Address drew an awe-struck crowd on November 19th, 1863. His words echoed through time, reminding us of the sacrifices made by countless souls who fought for freedom and unity. Amidst this hallowed ground lies the solemn memorial dedicated to the brave soldiers of the 15th New York Battery who valiantly served in battle. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten as their memory lives on within these sacred fields. Pickett's Charge remains etched in our minds as one of history's most daring yet tragic moments. The courage displayed by both Union and Confederate forces is immortalized within these grounds where brother fought against brother. Examining maps from July 3rd, 1863 allows us to trace each maneuver with precision—a visual representation capturing every twist and turn that shaped this historic battleground. John L. Burns' story epitomizes heroism beyond age limits; wounded at seventy years old during this fierce conflict, he exemplifies unwavering dedication to his country.