Name/Title
John Ransom’s DiaryEntry/Object ID
2019.35.225Description
Written by a twenty year old captured Union soldier, it documents in straight forward unembellished language a year in Hell. Andersonville POW camp was as bad as any WWII concentration camp. Horrid sanitation leading to rampant diseases, starvation rations, gangs preying on fellow prisoners, lack of potable water to drink or medical care, and incompetent cruel jailers. Ransom barely survives his ordeal, and in fact, was saved by another inmate. Described in this journal are the acts of kindness and care some inmates shared.The Confederate commander who ran this camp was hung for his crimes after the war.Collection
BooksCataloged By
Slusar, LindaAcquisition
Accession
2019.35Notes
With an introduction by Bruce CattonBook Details
Author
Ransom, John L.Edition
1963Publisher
Paul S. Eriksson, Inc.Date Published
1963Publication Subjects
Andersonville Prison.
United States — History — Civil War, 1861-1865 — Personal narratives.Call No.
920 RANLCCN
63012542Notes
First published in 1881 under title: Andersonville diaryCopyright
Copyright Date
circa 1963Notes
First published in 1881 under title: Andersonville diary.Research Notes
Notes
Note on page "i" "Robert B. Wolbrink 1963"Create Date
January 11, 2022Update Date
February 14, 2024