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The Struggle on Concord Bridge

One engraving entitled The Struggle on Concord Bridge dated circa 1865. Features a group of men on a bridge with guns chasing another group off the bridge. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1974

Death of Major Ferguson at Kings Mountain

One engraving entitled Death of Major Ferguson at Kings Mountain dated circa 1865. Features a battle scene in which the central figure is being thrown from his horse. Based on the painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1975

Battle of Harlem

One engraving entitled Battle of Harlem dated circa 1865. Features a battle scene with two lines of men shooting at each other. Based on the painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1976

Photograph of Richard Nixon

One photograph featuring Richard Nixon dated circa 1942. Features Nixon in naval uniform.

GLC08878.2017

Battle of Ravennes

One engraving of the Battle of Ravennes dated circa 1800. Based on the painting by Ary Scheffer.

GLC08878.1858

Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from...

GLC09996

Voucher For Per Diem And/Or Reimbursement of Expenses Incident To Official Travel

One form entitled Voucher For Per Diem And/Or Reimbursement of Expenses Incident To Official Travel, dated October 20, 1944. The form seems to have been used as a template on what needs to be filled out in a certain situation and fields labelled: To...

GLC09930.65

Explanation of Official Papers

One document entitled Explanation of Official Papers, dated circa 1944.

GLC09930.66

Engraving of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury

One engraving of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury dated 1836. Half portrait of Herbert.

GLC08878.1572

Engraving of Henry Danvers Earl of Danby

One engraving of Henry Danvers Earl of Danby dated 1836. Half portrait of Danvers.

GLC08878.1575

Men of Color: To Arms! Now or Never... [recruitment broadside]

One broadside entitled Men of Color: To Arms! Now or Never. dated 1863. Dramatic oversize recruitment broadside appealing to free African-Americans to enlist for three years. The broadside asks "Are freemen less brave than slaves[?]" Subscribed in...

GLC10021

Engraving of Ralph Lord Hopton

One engraving of Ralph Lord Hopton dated 1836. Half portrait of Hopton based on the painting by Anthony Van Dyke.

GLC08878.1565

Engraving of James Duke of Hamilton

One engraving of James Duke of Hamilton dated 1836. Half portrait of Hamilton based on the painting by Anthony Van Dyke.

GLC08878.1566

Engraving of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex

One engraving of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex dated 1836. Bust portrait of Devereux based on a painting by Robert Walker.

GLC08878.1570

[American Marines in South Vietnam]

One photo released by the United Press International dated March 7, 1966. Depicts American Marines participating kneeling by a puddle in South Vietnam. On the reverse side is a newspaper clipping that states they were resting before staging an...

GLC09795.04

A Swamp Movement Toward the Enemy

One wirephoto entitled, "A Swamp Movement Toward the Enemy," taken by the Associated Press dated January 27, 1969. Depicts South Vietnamese Special Forces troops moving through a swamp. Wire transfer information states that the troops and advisors...

GLC09795.05

[Anti-draft registration picketers]

One photograph by George Heinz dated January 3, 1981. Shows anti-war protesters with signs reading, "Money for Jobs, Not War," "No Draft! No Way!," and "Hell No! We Won't Go!" Three signs bear the name "National Anti-Draft Network."

GLC09795.09

Lewis Cass

One engraving entititled "Lewis Cass" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Lewis Cass Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0237

William, First Earl of Craven

One engraving entitled "William, First Earl of Craven" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of William Craven dressed in armor. Engraved by Henry Robinson. Caption notes "OB. 1697" (Possibly notes the death date of William, First Earl of Craven). Caption notes...

GLC08878.0251

Major George Croghan Hero of Fort Stephenson, 2nd Aug. 1813.

One engraving entitled "Major George Croghan Hero of Fort Stephenson, 2nd Aug. 1813" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Major George Croghan. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0252

Congressional proceedings concerning Communism in the United States [Decimalized .01-.04]

Four pamphlets concerning communism. One pamphlet is an explanation of communism as it is in use in the Soviet Union entitled "Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union." the other three...

GLC09897

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief...

GLC09910

[Photograph of DC police officer and protestor]

One black-and-white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher dated 1970. Image depicts a DC police officer holding up the peace sign posed with a protestor.

GLC09650.290

The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...

GLC09899.03

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated December 15, 1956. Joel has a town pass and is sending home a photo of himself that is not included. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets...

GLC09910.02