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This painting by Thomas Waterman Wood depicts an African American man fresh from the fields of bondage. The man doffs his hat in a customary act of deference, yet his face is full of hope and dignity. He smiles at the viewer and his eyes sparkle. His…

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 tall, with eyes focused straight ahead and walking with a purposeful step. He carries a musket with…

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 nevertheless raises his right hand in salute. His uniform is faded, and dust covers his hat and…

A stereograph taken by photographer D.B. Woodbury showing an African American family pausing around a wagon, captioned as a scene taken on January 1, 1863, the first day that the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. Artist Alfred Waud would…

Sketch by Alfred Waud based upon a photograph taken by David B. Woodbury on Jan. 1, 1863 - the day the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. This scene shows the condition of the formerly enslaved as they came in to Union lines.
In the spring of…

Map showing Madison and part of Carroll Parishes in Louisiana, reportedly captured from the Confederates. Detail in upper right shows "Terrapin Neck" and just to the southwest, the site of Milliken's Bend town.

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. Alfred Waud is the credited artist.

Detail of Township 17 North, Range 13 East (T17N R13E) of Madison Parish, Louisiana, near the site of Milliken's Bend.

Detail of "Chart of the Mississippi River from the Ohio River to Gulf of Mexico" showing Milliken's Bend, Young's Point, Vicksburg and other locations along the Mississippi River.

Detail from "LLoyd's new map of the Mississippi River from Cairo to its mouth" showing location of the town of Milliken's Bend ("Millikensville"), Terrapin Neck, Vicksburg, and other towns, bayous, and features along the Mississippi River. Part of a…