This selection includes some items specific to New Mexico and the Far West, and some items of general Civil War interest. Please check back as the list will grow.

Music

The Civil War, Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording. Audio CD, 1990. The Civil War, Audio cassette edition, 1990. Civil War Classics, performed by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, who worked on the soundtrack for Ken Burns's The Civil War. Audio CD, 1999. The Civil War, Its Music and Its Sounds, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell, conductor. Interesting collection of band and field music, including fife, drum, and bugle calls, plus sounds of fireams and artillery. Audio CD, 1996. Civil War: The Union, Various Artists. Includes "Just Before The Battle Mother," "The Vacant Chair," "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!" and many others. Audio CD, 1991. The Home Front: 17 Authentic Tunes of the Civil War, Wayne Erbsen. Audio CD, 1996. The Irish Volunteer, Songs Of The Irish Union Soldier 1861-1865 , David Kincaid. A collection of twelve songs from the American Civil War, centering on the Union army's famed "Irish Brigade," recruited and commanded by Brigadier General Thomas F. Meagher. Includes 35 page booklet with complete lyrics and liner notes. Audio CD, 1999. Music of the Civil War, Americus Brass Band. Instrumental marches and other brass band specialties from the acclaimed Americus Brass Band. Audio CD, 1992. Songs of the Civil War, Various Artists. Music used in Ken Burns's The Civil War, performed by popular folk artists. Includes vocal renditions of many selections that were instrumentals in the film. Audio CD, 1991. Songs of the Civil War, the Cumberland Three. Popular music of the war, including "The Yellow Rose Of Texas," "Goober Peas," "Back To Home" and "Battle Hymn Of The Republic." Audio CD, 1991.

Film Documentary The Civil War, A Film by Ken Burns. VHS Collector's Set, 1991. Burns's outstanding PBS documentary brought the Civil War and its origins alive for millions of Americans. A must for any Civil War enthusiast. Songs of The Civil War VHS, 1991. Fiction Gettysburg VHS, 1993. Based on Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize Winning The Killer Angels, this six-hour-plus extravaganza produced by Ted Turner is an in-depth look at the personalities of the commanders at Gettysburg. Great panoramic scenes featuring thousands of Civil War reenactors. Gettysburg VHS, widescreen edition, 1993. Glory VHS, 1989. Fictionalized tale of the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteers, the first "colored" regiment to receive wide recognition in the Civil War. Denzel Washington won a well-deserved Academy Award for his portrayal of a bitter former slave who joins the 54th looking for revenge. Matthew Broderick holds his own as the 54th's commander, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. Morgan Freeman, Carey Elwes. Glory VHS widescreen edition, 1989. Glory DVD, 1989.

The Civil War 2000 Calendar	The Civil War 2000 Desk Calendar	Bison 2000 Calendar	New Mexico 2000 Calendar

The American Civil War: Union Army and Confederate Army Die-Cast Figures by Blue Box International. For ages 8+. Eight die-cast 2.5" figurines, one general and three soldiers for each side. Civil War Union Emblems Playing Card Deck by U.S. Games Systems Inc. For ages 8+. Civil War Historic 1000-piece Puzzle by White Mountain Puzzles. The ultimate puzzle for Civil War buffs. It depicts battle action and the leaders on both sides all located around a map of the battlefields.

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