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Photographs of Connecticut College’s campus, including Cummings Art Center, the Athletic Center, dorm rooms, and Tempel Green.

Photographs that capture the scenery of New London’s coast, including boats, buildings on the water, and the coastal waters themselves.

Photographs of the Connecticut College Arboretum. Includes images of Mamacoke Island; the Railroad tracks and land bridge leading to Mamacoke; and the cliffs, streams, and trees within the arboretum.

Photographs of the colorful buildings on Starr Street.

P.W. Strong writes to her nephew Homer Curtiss about the death of her son by her first marriage, Seth Reynolds, of Warren, Conn. Reynolds was a sergeant in Company A of the 7th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action in Pocotaligo,…

Lucy Curtiss writes to her brother Homer of her eagerness for news from his regiment on the eve of the battle of Cold Harbor.

Lucy Curtiss writes to her brother Homer about her disappointment on hearing the false news that his regiment was to be sent home.

Lucy writes to her brother Homer about the fall of Richmond, her visit to a neighbor with Copperhead sympathies, and mail delivery in town.

Joanna Curtiss writes to her son Homer about the coming end of the war, the work of Reconstruction, Grant's strategy, and her concerns over profiteering.

Joanna Curtiss writes to her son Homer, giving news of her church, expressing concern over his promotion, and warning him against alcohol.