Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Map showing camp for veterans at the 50th anniversary, Battle of Gettysburg and vicinity prepared in Office of Chief Quartermaster Camp for Veterans, 50th Anniversary, Battle of Gettysburg.

Barcode: 57335

Image Number: 57335.0001

Publishing Location: Gettysburg

Brief Description: Shows plan for camp site no. 1 and no. 2 with location of buildings, tents, latrines, kitchens, etc.; also shows site for anniversary exercises by the Penna. Commission 50th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg. Also included are the locations of the National Cemetery, Pennsylvania College, Lutheran Seminary, Jennie Wade house and the cyclorama building. President Woodrow Wilson spoke at the reunion.

Publisher: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General,

Language: English

Region Depicted: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical maps

Dimensions: 63.5 x 37 cm

Historical Context: Commemoration of the battle of Gettysburg fought during the American Civil War between the Union and the Confederate armies from July 1-3, 1863 in and around the town of Gettysburg. The battle resulted in the largest number of casualties throughout the entire war resulting in a Union victory and the turning point of the war.

LC Call Number: G3824.S5 1913 U5

OCLC: 897820766

Accession Number: OML-1913-111

Subjects: Civil War

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/57335.0001