I am in the process of writing a new book--Missouri 1861-A collection of notes on the USRC, MSG, uniforms, accoutrements, flags-covering Camp Jackson, Booneville, Wilson's Creek, Lexington, and Belmont-
[Long Title I know]- This is a compilation of notes and research done over the last 30 years by me. Much of it new and to me AWESOME!! Especially the Missouri State Guard--
What I am in search of is any extant examples of Missouri civilian clothing worn during the period of 1861-- especially any homespun coats or trousers, shirts-- any photos of MSG or USRC of which I have some but I am of the belief many are in someone's desk drawers or family chest-- If you have seen it or know where it is, private collection, etc., museum, please contact me or post.
I don't want to publish-- and someone writes, "oh, you shoulda' seen the MSG display they had at [fill in town name] it was awesome, flags, guns, clothing, tintypes-- it was terrific"--
If any of you have been to the Missouri Civil War Museum in Jefferson Barracks-- they are helping me with contacts and research right now-- give them a visit--
Thank You Advance
Tom Arliskas
CSuniforms
[Long Title I know]- This is a compilation of notes and research done over the last 30 years by me. Much of it new and to me AWESOME!! Especially the Missouri State Guard--
What I am in search of is any extant examples of Missouri civilian clothing worn during the period of 1861-- especially any homespun coats or trousers, shirts-- any photos of MSG or USRC of which I have some but I am of the belief many are in someone's desk drawers or family chest-- If you have seen it or know where it is, private collection, etc., museum, please contact me or post.
I don't want to publish-- and someone writes, "oh, you shoulda' seen the MSG display they had at [fill in town name] it was awesome, flags, guns, clothing, tintypes-- it was terrific"--
If any of you have been to the Missouri Civil War Museum in Jefferson Barracks-- they are helping me with contacts and research right now-- give them a visit--
Thank You Advance
Tom Arliskas
CSuniforms
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