--My introduction into the world of the Ninth
--Credits to Bob Larkin, chairman of the entire project
--Monument Exhibition
--Photos taken at the exhibition! --Monument Dedication
--Brief description of the centerpiece images
--Photos of the completed etchings
--Photos of the template images
--Photos taken during the etching process
--And yet more snapshots...
--More detailed descriptions of the image development
--Sample before and after photos
--Photos: Battle Flags, Harper's Weekly and other tidbits..
--Exerpt of Murray's 1903 book on the History of the 9th
--Link to a free downloadable version of this book
Independant sites that have dedicated pages to the memorial
--National Park Digital Library & Research Station
--Ninth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Committee
--Connecticut Irish-American Historical Society
--Fort Nathan Hale & Black Rock Fort
--Links to News and Press coverage
--A little bit about the Park
--A little bit about the Cemetery
The etched portion of the monument is roughly 10' tall and 3' wide at the base. There are six "panels," three on the front and three on the back, each panel being about 3' by 3'.
The front & back top panels are of the Connecticut 9th Regiment Seal and the official State Seal of Connecticut, respectively. The only panel that I have not been directly involved with is the Connecticut State Seal panel as this image was provided by the State of Connecticut.
The front & back middle panels are portraits of some of the men in the 9th Regiment.
These two panels were designed so that the viewer will see his or her face reflected in the mirror-like polished granite, in the midst of the soldiers' images.
Care was taken to have portraits to represent a variety of ranks, as the monument is dedicated to all of the men serving in the 9th Regiment, regardless of their rank. It was also decided not to engrave the portrait names on the monument, (though they will be named in the exhibition and dedication booklets), to further emphasize that these men are representing the entire regiment (as opposed to being individually honored).
The front & back bottom panels are of montage scenes depicting work on the canal, the labor and hardships these men faced during their time at Vicksburg.
Below are some of the images used in the panels. You may click on the image to advance to the next or choose a specific thumbnail image:
As the Monument nears completion...
I'm limiting this spot to the most current pictures...) Jump below to see the weekly images that Stacy has sent throughout the etching process...
This photo batch is in the Flickr set titled "Etching Progress" in the "Vicksburg" collection. My Flikr user name is "CasualClicks"
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The images that were used as templates for the centerpiece etchings...
This photo batch is in the Flickr set titled "Final Images" in the "Vicksburg" collection. My Flikr user name is "CasualClicks"
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Step-by-step pictures as the monument grows towards completion...
(Feb 2008-August 2008)
This photo batch is in the Flickr set titled "Vicksburg Steps" in the "Vicksburg" collection. My Flikr user name is "CasualClicks"
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More snapshots (May 2008)
More snapshots! When Bob & I went to see the monument at the end of May, both he and I took lots of pictures from every angle! This was the first time that I had seen the monument in real life and what a thrill! Bob took the pics of Stacy & me...
This photo batch is in the Flickr set titled "Misc. Vicksburg Pics" in the "Vicksburg" collection. My Flikr user name is "CasualClicks"
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