In brief daily entries, W.L. Judson shares experiences of a year as a bugle player in a Civil War military band. Transcribe these entries to learn more about the company's movements and daily life as they moved through Kentucky and Tennessee.
In brief daily entries, W.L. Judson shares experiences of a year as a bugle player in a Civil War military band. Transcribe these entries to learn more about the company's movements and daily life as they moved through Kentucky and Tennessee.
W.L. (William Lees) Judson was a multi-talented artist, with skills ranging from painting to making stained glass. Moving to California in 1890, he established a stained glass studio with his sons in Los Angeles; their work was used in many notable buildings include Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis and Barnsdall Houses. In this studio space, known as Judson Studios, Judson founded the Los Angeles College of Fine Arts. The college became the USC College of Fine Arts in 1901 and Judson served as dean until 1922.
In this diary held by the Archives of American Art, Judson reflects on the conditions and experiences of the band and the cavalry. The cultural life of camp during the Civil War also included entertainment such as visits to the theater, sketching, preaching, swimming, and exploring the landscape.
By transcribing this diary, you'll help others learn more about the young W.L. Judson; discover his work at Archives of American Art.