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Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 1, 1864. In this letter, he describes camp life, southern society, the status of his regiment, reenlistment, the Copperhead Movement, and his opinions on slavery.

Black and white photograph of a parade float in the Mackinac Bridge parade in St. Ignace, Michigan. Parades were held in St. Ignace (May 7) and Mackinaw City (May 8) in 1954 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Mackinac Bridge. The same dignitaries and personalities.

Letter from Giles Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, not dated. In this letter, he discusses leaving Saline, the movements of his regiment, men from Schoolcraft, Michigan, his impressions of Fort Wayne, his straw tick mattress, a toothache, and missing dress parade.

Diary of Edwin F. Holmes, dated 1863. In this diary, he discusses the movements of his regiment, marching, skirmishes, clothing, Siege of Corinth, food, and a grand review (November 11, 1862). At the end of the diary, he includes a list of his locations, prices of supplies in Nashville, and a list of his officers.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 10, 1864. In this letter, he describe camp life in Baton Rouge, cooking, and his desire for peace.

Poster of the Grand Army of the Republic in parade located in Washington, D.C. dated September 20, 1892.

Newspaper clipping from the Grand Rapids Press dated June 15, 1938 regarding the GAR Veterans that were present at the Michigan encampment in Grand Rapids. Photograph shows United Spanish War Veterans during a parade.

1864 Civil War diary of George W. Myers dated January 1, 1864- December 31, 1864. In this diary, he describes everyday life within the regiment, the weather, attending a funeral, and participating in church services.

Black and white copy print of a circa 1940-1950 photograph of the Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown Detroit, Michigan, including a large train parade balloon/float.

1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African Americans, the Battle of Iuka, Confederate prisoners of war, sutlers, the Battle of Corinth, the weather, having a boil, and finances.

Black and white photograph showing a parade float during the Mackinac Bridge parade in Saint Ignace. Parades were held in St. Ignace (May 7) and Mackinaw City (May 8) in 1954 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Mackinac Bridge. The parades featured the same dignitaries and personalities.