1 25 29 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 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/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/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/2aee2b3a0d3330591e014e2899b1f8c8.jpg 4e8c165e45efdd698886849e00e73ed7 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 403863 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Fort Davis Description An account of the resource A landscape photograph provides a view of old Fort Davis circa 1880 in Fort Davis, TX. 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 Historic buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1880 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/7a7e69e34cc149f8cb8d6055735ab185.jpg 1ab4180711f003f22f60ece8be8343f8 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 403864 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Sawtooth Mountains Description An account of the resource The scenic loop near Fort Davis, Texas provides several views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Mountains Landscapes 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/b5f2a50977f7d9e6be96bbc5f1f28e1d.jpg 8d45b4a5835c18b8d3abb724c078c2dd 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 403865 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Fort Davis Abandoned Barracks and Kitchen Description An account of the resource The enlisted men's barracks and kitchen at old Fort Davis sit abandoned. The United States Army used Fort Davis from 1854-1894. 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 Abandoned buildings 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/b2f7b7a8544befe1979d7980c468b19f.jpg b9a24961819165faed3ef7a6a9fb76b2 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. 14 x 9 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 403866 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Davis Mountains Description An account of the resource A scenic photo of Rockpile Park in Davis Mountains, Texas, features Indian grinding rocks. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Davis Mountains Indians of North America 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/bf29d789c0bc9bf2dc6ce41bfa3ff118.jpg 9e64372bc7f73e69fe0de6d6764d51cb 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 403870 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Ranch Roundup Description An account of the resource Several cowboys participate in a ranch round up in the Davis Mountains while several cattle stand around the edge of the yard. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Cattle Ranch life Ranches Ranchers Cowboys Horses 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/68af759a02deea643ec7f4c06802958a.jpg a233ba8fdd02b7c4c2a81d6b22cfb699 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 403871 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Antelope Description An account of the resource Antelope stand outside a fence near Fort Davis, Texas. Subject The topic of the resource Antelope Texas--Fort Davis Landscapes 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/dca81d5e58fcab8e03c14aa6f38a13fe.jpg 19af69909ae6b111fe8acd1df0eb5272 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 403872 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Fort Davis, TX Description An account of the resource A panoramic view of Fort Davis, Texas, "The Mile High Town," shows a small rural town in the Fort Davis Mounains. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Landscapes Cities and towns Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Howard 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/beedcdad3ecca286c2325b5bd543bc1c.jpg ad1ab2c66e6e14a73a67effe7a9c8941 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 403873 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Fort Davis Abandoned Commissioned Officers Quarters Description An account of the resource The commissioned officers quarters at Fort Davis stand abandoned. The United States Army used Fort Davis from 1854-1894. 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 Abandoned buildings 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/05635984e74e21be2c08407ed91ee517.jpg df11b0a3a53c6ef9be4b6f323be42c22 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 color 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 403874 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Fort Davis Abandoned Surgeons Headquarters Description An account of the resource The commissioned surgeons headquarters at Fort Davis stand abandoned. The United States Army used Fort Davis from 1854-1894. 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 Abandoned buildings 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/72a8092b66f734568baaa90ab1770e73.jpg 0bc6b29137ae9c46494580f5653d7780 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 color 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 403875 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Davis Mountains Description An account of the resource A view of the Davis Mountains highlights a rocky hillside.   On verso: "This is the way the mts look back of Old Fort Davis." Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Mountains Landscapes 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/1244e5f91396072669b56d1436bc8bbc.jpg 93793970543e5e82e9da52bfe36f65b3 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 color 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 403876 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Longhorn Steers Description An account of the resource Longhorn steers stand in a pen on a ranch. Subject The topic of the resource Ranches Beef cattle Cattle Texas longhorn cattle Longhorn cattle 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/fca7829378799dcbd3b57491c1c901fb.jpg 5e5fc3b713b7e735202024dea66af2ca 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 color 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 403877 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Description An account of the resource A herd of buffalo grazes in a mountainous region. Subject The topic of the resource American bison Animals Landscapes 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/ac78f5bcd1722cd36d249d04686beb2f.jpg 92fb94d3128e642e4d39668d03b13361 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 color 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 14 x 9 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 403878 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Yucca Plant Description An account of the resource Yucca, a rubber-producing plant, thrives in western Texas. Subject The topic of the resource Yucca Endemic plants Plants Rubber 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/cbc7276ddf2c8d3c3e83d0c55c81ba52.jpg d7fc89bf671ef61cbb05e2a4b5ca318a 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 color 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 14 x 9 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 403879 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Hospital Ruins at Old Fort Davis Description An account of the resource The abandoned hospital stands in ruins at Fort Davis. 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 Abandoned buildings 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/d55acbea1829c5ba28a3523752fb5124.jpg bb64956f067d6872e843d2d02b1a5f5e 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 stereograph b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 18 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 403880 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Thomas K. Beecher Home Description An account of the resource The entrance to the home Reverend Thomas K. Beecher in Elmira, New York, features a picket fence and pathway. Beecher attended Illinois College before working as an educator and minister. Thomas K. Beecher is the brother of abolitionists Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher. Subject The topic of the resource Beecher, Thomas Kinnicut, 1824-1900 Dwellings New York (State)--Elmira Architecture, domestic Housing 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/e5cdb845e6d8ef8187d19d17cfee6609.jpg a1550f65727735f32a2c925fad761d7b 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 cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 20 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 403881 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Snodgrass House Description An account of the resource The front of Snodgrass House in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, features a cannon and a large stone monument in front of the building. The Union Army took a position south of the house on the final day of fighting during the Battle of Chickamauga. Subject The topic of the resource Chickamauga, Battle of (Georgia : 1863) Georgia--Fort Oglethorpe American Civil War (1861-1865) United States. Army 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/388b03459b1eb80fcfa4189ddeb668aa.jpg da9e76e359416c977b821922b0dc57ab 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 cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 14 x 22 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 403882 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Harry Grierson Description An account of the resource Harry Grierson, son of Benjamin Henry Grierson, poses on horseback in front of a barn with two slaughtered cows hanging in the background. Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 Horses Cows Ranches Ranchers Ranching 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/caa929c82a1e2eabb68221861f814556.jpg 81c73cc5217ecc7bd724ecbd471cb7b1 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 cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 18 x 26 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 403883 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Spring Valley Ranch Description An account of the resource Several horses stand in pens outside ranch buildings at Spring Valley Ranch, the Fort Davis, Texas, home of Benjamin Henry Grierson and his family. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Landscapes Ranches Horses 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/d5d43d728d709da880652dc32b2d56b9.jpg a4cf1d052ff62a3af6eb94a6b0d123ef 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 cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 18 x 26 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 403884 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Spring Valley Ranch Description An account of the resource Several horses stand in pens outside ranch buildings at Spring Valley Ranch, the Fort Davis, Texas, home of Benjamin Henry Grierson and his family. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Ranches Horses Landscapes 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/58633fdc5e8188d4acf140564ae6bf82.jpg 140a35b1360b1e758203adfc85a35126 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 albumen print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 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 403885 Benjamin Grierson Collection Title A name given to the resource Grierson's Ranch Looking East Description An account of the resource Several men on horseback pose for a photograph at Spring Valley Ranch in Fort Davis, Texas. The men are identified as (l-r) Gen. Benjamin Henry Grierson, Benjamin Henry "Harry" Grierson, Jr., "Jesus", "Jose", G[eorge] G[rierson], P. Kirk, and W. Kirk. Subject The topic of the resource Texas--Fort Davis Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 Ranches Horses Ranchers Ranching Grierson, George 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/364954e13394de705cbc4e9f581187d6.jpg a4bbe64715fdc0fd161b469373aea4a9 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b6c9bfda53913c224bf3981807a679f7.jpg 653c641aac1760e4f1dd75effb6eb522 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 2 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 403857 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 in uniform. Grierson served as a commanding officer during the American Civil War and Indian Wars. In 1863 he led the successful Grierson's Raid as part of the Vicksburg Campaign. Grierson organized the 10th Cavalry Regiment, one of two regiments known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Subject The topic of the resource Grierson, Benjamin H. (Benjamin Henry), 1826-1911 American Civil War (1861-1865) Soldiers United States. Army. Cavalry United States. Army. Military uniforms Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gardner, Alexander 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