Photograph, Reproduction - Edmund Joy
Object number1997.008.01
DateUnknown Date
MediumPaper and Ink
Dimensions10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionBlack & white reproduction of Joy photograph. Shows subject from waist up dressed in military uniform. Officer's insignia appears across major's right shoulder. Joy mustered into the United States service as captain Company B, Thirty-sixth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, October 4, 1862, He commanded the left wing of the regiment at the battle of Helena, and took part in the movements resulting in the capture of Little Rock. At one time he was in command of the provost guard at Helena, Arkansas.
Joy served on the staff of General Frederick Steele and served as judge-advocate with head-quarters at Little Rock, Arkansas. He aided in the organization of a State government under a new constitution for the State of Arkansas. He resigned his commission and was honorably discharged May 7, 1865
"J. Kirk, Photographer" & "194 Broad St. Neward, N.J"
Status
Not on view
September 10, 1963
February 23, 1865
February 4, 1862
1861-1865
July 17, 1862