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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

American Military History Lithographs

 File
Identifier: 1000-224
Content Description

An artificial collection consisting of black and white and color lithographically reproduced prints depicting historical battle scenes and soldiers throughout American history from the 1780s through WWII-era. Artists represented include Currier and Ives, H. Charles McBarron, Arthur Beaumont, Kurz and Allison, Gary Sheahan, Barse Miller, Aaron Bohrod, and Edward Laning.

Dates: Publication: 1781 - 1945

General historical manuscripts, documents and photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 1981-008
Scope and Contents

This artificial collection was begun as a catch-all for small single gifts and purchases, and to make them easier for scholars to search them. This assemblage consists primarily of documents, correspondence, photographs, broadsides and artifacts, dealing mostly with United States history.

Dates: 1747 - 1985

The Flag of Fort Moultrie, 1776-06

 Item
Identifier: 1981.008.1
Scope and Contents

Artist's illustration of the Liberty flag, designed in 1775 by Colonel William Moultrie, to prepare for war with Great Britain. It was flown by Col. Moultrie's troops in a successful defense of Sullivan's Island [South Carolina] against the British fleet in June 1776.

Dates: 1776-06