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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and makes available a wide range of materials chronicling Minnesota's history and culture. The goals of the Collections Department are to collect and preserve; provide access and interpretation; and engage in education and outreach. This blog is a tool to share these stories and let people know what is happening in the department.
MHS Civil War Collections Online
By: admin
| What's New
| March 1, 2013
The Minnesota Historical Society maintains a rich collection of primary source materials (government records, manuscripts, photographs, art, artifacts) and secondary resources (books, published diaries, official sources) relating to the Civil War.
Our new Civil War Collections website features a timeline of major events and allows users to browse the Society’s holdings by collection type, topic, or event. Check it out!
http://collections.mnhs.org/civilwar/
Also come see the new exhibit featuring many of these artifacts, Minnesota and the Civil War, opening March 2!


