Pictorial Overview of Civil War Sites with David B. Dumas

Research at the National Archives and Beyond

David B. Dumas was born in Galveston, Texas and holds a Ph.D. in geophysics. An amateur historian and photographer who has been photographying for the last 30 years. In fact, he spent several years photographing birds. He was also a sports official for 45 years. The last 11 football seasons as a replay official in the Big 12, Mountain West, and Southland conferences. Photographing Civil War sites enabled David to become more knowledgeable about US history by learning much more than could be found in any textbook. Many of these areas are located on back roads and not found on any of the model highway maps. David is currently retired and teaching math part-time at Galveston Community College. David B. Dumas is the author of Steel's Bayou Expedition, (A Driving Tour); Major General U.S. Grant's March in Louisiana - (A Driving Tour); Yazoo Pass Expedition, (A Driving Tour), and most recently The Original Vicksburg National Military Park and Vicinity (A Driving Tour Guide).