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Bill Byrd Confederate Collection

 Accession
Identifier: ACC-2012-42

Content Description

Collection of material related to Confederate History, accompanied by a small collection of Soviet coins. See inventory for more detail.

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1860-1981

Extent

0.75 Cubic Feet (3 framed items and 1 folder)

Inventory

- Confederate currency, mounted on a board and framed. Includes 29 bills ranging in value from to $0.10 to $1000. Most were issued by the Confederate States of America; several were issued by individual states such as Alabama and Louisiana. - Booklet: Slabaugh, Arlie R. Confederate States of America Paper Money. Fifth edition. Chicago: Hewitt Numismatic Publications, 1976. - Reproduction of a 1975 Joint Resolution of Congress: "Resolution restoring citizenship to General Lee." Framed. - Portrait print of Robert E. Lee. Framed. - Soviet coins (rubles and kopecks) dated 1961-1981. MOVED TO RG.8.3