Civil War. Prison Camp in Elmira, N.Y. during Civil War.
Brief Description:
Prison Camp during Civil War. Elmira, N.Y.
Date Original:
1861-01-01
Identifier:
NYSA_A3045-78_A10004
Source:
New York State Archives. New York (State). Department of Education. Division of Visual Instruction. Instructional glass lantern slides, ca. 1856-1939. Series A3045-78, No. A10004.
Publisher:
New York State Archives
Contributor:
J.E. Larkin
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Education. Division of Visual Instruction.
Language:
English
Description:
Elmira prison camp during the Civil War. Barracks in Elmira were converted to hold prisoners of war in 1864, largely due to their proximity to major railroads.
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