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	Newspapers for the Army Title Newspapers for the Army Alternative Title A Thirsty Crowd; Newspapers for the Army: The Race for Camp Item ID P0345_PLATE6_NEWSPAPERS_FOR_THE_ARMY Description In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary interest was in recording the everyday activity of soldiers. "Newspapers for the Army" plate 6, is from his publication "Life Studies of the Great Army." Subject United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works Military life Newspapers Newspaper carriers Newspaper industry Campfires Huts Creator Forbes, Edwin Date 1876 Publisher New York : Fords, Howard & Hulbert Format of Original Etching Digital Format JPG Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Source Collection Name Thirty years after: an artist's story of the great war, told, and illustrated with nearly 300 relief--etchings after sketches in the field, and 20 half-tone equestrian portraits Source Collection Number E 468.7.F66 1890 Digital Collection Name Civil War Materials Digital Collection Number DC008 Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2007 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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