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American Civil War: Resources in Special Collections

A guide to resources on the American Civil War using materials from the University of Maryland Special Collections in Hornbake Library.

Locating Books on Women and the Civil War

Use the Subject Headings below to search the catalog for resources on the women and the Civil War.  You may also browse the list on the left for a selection of books available in the Maryland Room.

Use these subject terms to search the University of Maryland Library online catalog. Select "Subject beginning with..." on the drop-down menu. Then enter one of the terms below.

  • Barton, Clara, 1821-1912

  • Surratt, Mary E. (Mary Eugenia), 1820-1865

  • Tubman, Harriet, 1820?-1913

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals

  • United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women

  • Women -- Confederate States of America

  • Women spies -- Confederate States of America -- Biography

For more information on finding resources about women in the Civil War, visit the Women & the Civil War Resource Guide.

Women and the Civil War

Below is a selection of resources on women and the Civil War that are available in the Maryland Room.  Additional titles can be searched using the online catalog.