Welcome to the Milliken's Bend Virtual Library, a compilation of resources relating to the history and story of the Civil War battle of Milliken's Bend, Louisiana.
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Contrabands coming into camp in consequence of the proclamation, 1863
Illustration of a group of freed people around a wagon as they enter the Union lines. Image appeared in the January 31, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly.…
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Images of subjects relevant to the Milliken's Bend story. Images typically will include illustrations, etchings, editorial cartoons, and others. Some…
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A Bit of War History: The Veteran
This painting by Thomas Waterman Wood shows the same African American man from "The Recruit" still in his uniform, but as an amputee on crutches. He…
A Bit of War History: The Recruit
This painting by Thomas Waterman Wood shows the same African American man from "The Contraband" now wearing the uniform of a Union soldier. He stands…