Library of Congress
Loc: Matthew Brady
A look at the life of Matthew Brady, an Irish American who was a photographer in the Civil War.
Other
Photography Hall of Fame: Biography of Mathew Brady
Resource presents a comprehensive biography on famous photographer Matthew Brady, including examples of his early photographic work and Civil War work.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's First Look Into the Camera (Daguerreotypes)
A searchable database from the Library of Congress that provides a fascinating look into the history of photography from 1839-1864. There are images from the Matthew Brady Studio and studio portraits by black photographers James P. Ball...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 7: Photography
In this seventh and final unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about photography and significant photographers. This is followed by a discussion of television and film. Students will learn terminology used, technical...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Civil War@smithsonian
Access to the Smithsonian's extensive collections that document the American Civil War.