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Photographs taken during construction of the Union Pacific Railroad

The most famous photograph associated with the first transcontinental railroad is
Andrew J. Russell’s “East and West Shaking Hands at Laying of Last Rail.” Commonly
known as “The Champagne Photo,” Russell’s “East and West” was one of…

A historical account of the alienation of Irish Immigrants in the 19th century

picture of Irish female domestic

Following his promotion to General, General Meagher leads the 2nd Irish Brigade into the Battle of Fair Oaks/Seven Pines it would be the first time the 2nd brigade saw combat. The battle was fought from May 31-June 1, 1862 in Henrico County, Virginia…

revolve around the central concerns of Sadlier's work and the dangers of immigration and the plight of Irish women

Article including information from Mary Anne Sadlier's book about Irish female laborers: Bessy Conway