"How the War Commenced" broadside

Descriptive Summary

Title
"How the War Commenced" broadside
Date
1864 October
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet
Subjects
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by format.
Finding Aid Author
Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey
Preferred Citation
2012MS052: [identification of item], "How the War Commenced" broadside, 1864 October, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the United States of America. Major causes of the Civil War include slavery and states rights.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a broadside entitled "How the War Commenced, and How Near it is Ended." The text concerns the state of the Civil War as of October 1864.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.

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Special Collections Research Center - Closed

The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.

Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.

Contact SCRC with questions.

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