2 25 29 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1859159b48860f843685126abfce539b.jpg c4203908dc864c85b4a98eae0e8e8a45 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin Grierson Collection Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 United States. Army. Cavalry United States. Army Texas--Fort Davis Texas--Fort Davis (Fort) Texas--Fort Davis National Historic Site United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 10th (1866-1950) United States. Army Cavalry Regiment, 9th (1866-1950) Texas--Davis Mountains Ranches Ranchers Ranch life Armed Forces--Officers Description An account of the resource Benjamin H. Grierson began his working career as a music teacher in Jacksonville, Illinois, in the 1850s. He enlisted in the Army as a private in the 6th Illinois Cavalry rising via promotions to Brigadier General of Volunteers after leading raids through Tennessee and Mississippi in 1863. He is best known for leading the successful Grierson's Raid during the Battle of Vicksburg in the spring of 1863. After the Civil War, Grierson remained in the Army, receiving an appointment to serve as commander of the 10th Cavalry, or the “Buffalo Soldiers, in 1866. He held several commands in the western United States including the District of the Indian Territory, the Department of Texas, the Department of Arizona, and the District of New Mexico. He retired in 1890 after his appointment to brigadier general. The finding aid for the Benjamin H. Grierson Family Papers may be found here: http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/260. Photographs in this collection include images of Benjamin H. Grierson, Grierson's ranch in Fort Davis, Texas, ranch life in western Texas, and the abandoned Fort Davis. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data postcard b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403862 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Fort Davis Description An account of the resource A panoramic view of old Fort Davis in Fort Davis, Texas, shows the fort from an aerial perspective. The United States Army used Fort Davis as a military post during the Indian Wars from 1854-1891. The 9th and 10th United States Cavalry regiments, more commonly known as the Buffalo Soldiers, were stationed at Fort Davis between 1866 and 1890. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Texas--Fort Davis (Fort) Texas--Fort Davis National Historic Site United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 10th (1866-1950) United States. Army. Cavalry, 9th Landscapes Historic buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1481f22d1cf222ab76cd98ff02f97168.jpg 2877a20815a28730adc6805fc153a778 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin Grierson Collection Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 United States. Army. Cavalry United States. Army Texas--Fort Davis Texas--Fort Davis (Fort) Texas--Fort Davis National Historic Site United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 10th (1866-1950) United States. Army Cavalry Regiment, 9th (1866-1950) Texas--Davis Mountains Ranches Ranchers Ranch life Armed Forces--Officers Description An account of the resource Benjamin H. Grierson began his working career as a music teacher in Jacksonville, Illinois, in the 1850s. He enlisted in the Army as a private in the 6th Illinois Cavalry rising via promotions to Brigadier General of Volunteers after leading raids through Tennessee and Mississippi in 1863. He is best known for leading the successful Grierson's Raid during the Battle of Vicksburg in the spring of 1863. After the Civil War, Grierson remained in the Army, receiving an appointment to serve as commander of the 10th Cavalry, or the “Buffalo Soldiers, in 1866. He held several commands in the western United States including the District of the Indian Territory, the Department of Texas, the Department of Arizona, and the District of New Mexico. He retired in 1890 after his appointment to brigadier general. The finding aid for the Benjamin H. Grierson Family Papers may be found here: http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/260. Photographs in this collection include images of Benjamin H. Grierson, Grierson's ranch in Fort Davis, Texas, ranch life in western Texas, and the abandoned Fort Davis. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 6 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403861 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Man Wearing a Bow Tie Description An account of the resource An unidentified man wearing a bow tie sits for a portrait. Subject The topic of the resource Man Bow ties Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/515342f50df0a90f27c39fb8a467153e.jpg 94b3ae8375a3a4421b0fd2237b96b615 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin Grierson Collection Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 United States. Army. Cavalry United States. Army Texas--Fort Davis Texas--Fort Davis (Fort) Texas--Fort Davis National Historic Site United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 10th (1866-1950) United States. Army Cavalry Regiment, 9th (1866-1950) Texas--Davis Mountains Ranches Ranchers Ranch life Armed Forces--Officers Description An account of the resource Benjamin H. Grierson began his working career as a music teacher in Jacksonville, Illinois, in the 1850s. He enlisted in the Army as a private in the 6th Illinois Cavalry rising via promotions to Brigadier General of Volunteers after leading raids through Tennessee and Mississippi in 1863. He is best known for leading the successful Grierson's Raid during the Battle of Vicksburg in the spring of 1863. After the Civil War, Grierson remained in the Army, receiving an appointment to serve as commander of the 10th Cavalry, or the “Buffalo Soldiers, in 1866. He held several commands in the western United States including the District of the Indian Territory, the Department of Texas, the Department of Arizona, and the District of New Mexico. He retired in 1890 after his appointment to brigadier general. The finding aid for the Benjamin H. Grierson Family Papers may be found here: http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/260. Photographs in this collection include images of Benjamin H. Grierson, Grierson's ranch in Fort Davis, Texas, ranch life in western Texas, and the abandoned Fort Davis. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 6 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403860 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Benjamin Grierson and Unidentified Man Description An account of the resource Benjamin H. Grierson and an unidentified man pose for a portrait. On verso: "Possibly Robert Grierson, father of Gen. B. H. Grierson?". Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 Families Grierson, Robert M. (Robert MacGregor) Fathers and sons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/78cc65db734a866601409313bc9f69ea.jpg 9a052bc88a4983a705d329caa582fe3f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin Grierson Collection Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 United States. Army. Cavalry United States. Army Texas--Fort Davis Texas--Fort Davis (Fort) Texas--Fort Davis National Historic Site United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 10th (1866-1950) United States. Army Cavalry Regiment, 9th (1866-1950) Texas--Davis Mountains Ranches Ranchers Ranch life Armed Forces--Officers Description An account of the resource Benjamin H. Grierson began his working career as a music teacher in Jacksonville, Illinois, in the 1850s. He enlisted in the Army as a private in the 6th Illinois Cavalry rising via promotions to Brigadier General of Volunteers after leading raids through Tennessee and Mississippi in 1863. He is best known for leading the successful Grierson's Raid during the Battle of Vicksburg in the spring of 1863. After the Civil War, Grierson remained in the Army, receiving an appointment to serve as commander of the 10th Cavalry, or the “Buffalo Soldiers, in 1866. He held several commands in the western United States including the District of the Indian Territory, the Department of Texas, the Department of Arizona, and the District of New Mexico. He retired in 1890 after his appointment to brigadier general. The finding aid for the Benjamin H. Grierson Family Papers may be found here: http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/260. Photographs in this collection include images of Benjamin H. Grierson, Grierson's ranch in Fort Davis, Texas, ranch life in western Texas, and the abandoned Fort Davis. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 403858 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource General Benjamin H. Grierson Description An account of the resource Benjamin H. Grierson, a cavalry general in the United States Army from 1861-1890, poses for a portrait. Grierson served as a commanding officer during the American Civil War and Indian Wars.  Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 American Civil War (1861-1865) Soldiers United States. Army. Cavalry Armed Forces--Officers United States. Army Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clendenan & Nichols Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng