Research Arsenal Spotlight 6: James A. Durrett of the 18th Alabama Infantry
James A. Durrett was born around 1840 to John Andrew Jackson Durrett and Anne (Beauchamp) Durrett. James A. Durrett, along with his brother Thomas Jefferson Durrett…
3 Simple Tips to Protect Your Archival Collection
Sometimes following museum best practices with your collection can seem overwhelming. Here are 3 simple tips to protect your archival collection that you can do quickly,…
The Storied Saga of the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry
The Storied Saga of the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Upon an initial review, the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) may seem like a regiment that was on the sidelines of the…
From Monmouth to the Cumberland: The 83rd Illinois Infantry
From Monmouth to the Cumberland: The 83rd Illinois Infantry Formation and Early Service in Illinois In the summer of 1862—amid a new call for volunteers following heavy l…
From Maine to the Gulf: The 2nd Maine Cavalry’s Civil War Journey
From Maine to the Gulf: The 2nd Maine Cavalry’s Civil War Journey The 2nd Maine Cavalry Regiment is a fascinating example of a Civil War unit that traveled far from home and f…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 5: Albert Henry Bancroft of the 85th New York Infantry
Albert Henry Bancroft was one of five children born to shoemaker Jenson Bancroft and his wife Esther Susannah Batchelor in Ontario County, New York. Bancroft enlisted in the…
How to Label Your Collection
Last week we discussed how museum and archive numbering systems work, and this week we are going to discuss how to label your collection. This is a relatively straightforward…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 4: Colonel Clark Swett Edwards and the 5th Maine Infantry
This week our spotlight is on the Clark Swett Edwards Collection, a group of 25 letters written by Clark Swett Edwards throughout his service in the 5th Maine Infantry. Clark…
How to Set Up a Catalog Numbering System
Last week we looked at how to catalog your collection and the software available to do that. This week, we’re looking at how to set up a catalog numbering system and the kind …
Research Arsenal Spotlight 3: John L. Hebron, 2nd Ohio Infantry Collection
While serving in the 2nd Ohio Infantry, Company G, as a bugler, John L. Hebron wrote hundreds of letters home to his family. These letters offer a valuable insight into the…
