Document written by Dorothea Dix to lay out the requirements for women who would work in the nursing service for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Women in the French and US Civil War armies who served in support services dressed in a special uniform. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Women's History from Jone Johnson Lewis

Harriet Tubman served in the Union Army during the Civil War, organizing a scout and spy network, and even organizing, leading and going on raids herself. But she had to support herself by selling baked goods.

First published version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

A profile of the United States Sanitary Commission, founded in 1861, which helped promote health in the Union Army Camps, provide supplies, and raise money for the Union effort.

Later versions of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Manuscript version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic as written by Julia Ward Howe.

An index of Profiles for the Women's History guide site.

A profile of Belle Boyd, Confederate spy.