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[Anti-war demonstrations in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are protesters on the grass. One woman sits with a large bell.

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[People walking on the Arlington Memorial Bridge]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. People, likely on their way to protests, walking on the Arlington Memorial Bridge. The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument can be seen in the background.

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[Protesters en route to demonstrations]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. People, likely on their way to protests, walking by the Arlington Memorial Bridge.

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[Anti-war demonstrations in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Protesters can be seen marching in the distance.

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[Military vehicles in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are parked military vehicles.

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[Military vehicles in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are two military guards in a jeep.

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[Facade of the Lincoln Memorial]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is the Lincoln Memorial.

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[U.S. army soldier and vehicle in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a U.S. Army vehicle and a soldier standing by.

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[Building with spectator in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a spectator on the roof of an unidentified building in Washington, D.C.

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[Anti-war protesters sitting on statue of George B. McClennan]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are protesters sitting by George B. McClennan Statue. Police officers observe nearby.

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[Protesters situated at the "Man Controlling Trade" statue]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are protesters surrounding a statue "Man Controlling Trade" wedged into the Federal Trade Commission building. A protester sits at the top of the statue holding a sign that...

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a crowd of protesters facing in the opposite direction.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a large crowd of protesters in the distance. People are walking to and from the gathering.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are two police officers in the middle of the street. Behind them are people gathered on the sidewalk and by storefronts.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are a crowd of people, presumably, marching. They are stationed behind a large white building.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a police officer sitting on a motorcycle in a parking lot. The National Mall can be seen in the distance.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a speaker at a balcony. An American flag is held by a soldier. Photo was taken from the ground floor. People hold up peace signs towards the speaker.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a line of protesters. Some people are holding signs.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are protesters walking on the sidewalk. A police officer sits on a motorcycle near them.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C. walking across a bridge]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are protesters lined up walking towards the Arlington Memorial Bridge. The Lincoln Memorial is seen in the background.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are protesters gathered on the knoll in front of the Washington Monument.

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[Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C.]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a crowd of protesteres near a tented area. Three buses are parked nearby the tents.

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[Group of friends inside of a house]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a group of young people inside of a house. A young man wears a headband with the peace sign.

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[Photograph of building's exterior]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of a line of people in front of an unidentified religious building.

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[Photograph of American Indian women standing outside the Bureau of Indian Affairs]

One photograph taken by Bob Ellis dated January 1973. Image displays American Indian women standing outside an office at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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[Photograph of Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson]

One photograph taken by Robert Knudsen dated August 26, 1969. Image is a portrait of President Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson seated on a couch.

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[Photograph of Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson]

One photograph taken by Robert Knudsen dated December 12, 1968. Image is of President Richard Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson and Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson in the White House.

GLC09804.02

Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians.

War of 1812. Ridiculing the citizens of Alexandria, VA, for failing to resist the British after they had seized the city in 1814. They are represented by the cowering figures on the left, pleading "don't be too hard with us. You know we were always...

GLC09389

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses his march toward Leesburg, Virginia: "...we saw some verry pretty sights on our march and some verry Sorrowfull ones, on our march there we saw no men but plenty of women they stuck Bull Run at us every...

GLC02155.012

to Lile Miller

Reports that the Third Brigade has been moved to Washington, D.C., and the Second Brigade to Alexandria, Virginia. Notes that his brigade will remain where it is, Fairfax Station, a "quiet healthy Place." Doubts that he will receive a promotion...

GLC02155.097

to Lile Miller [incomplete]

Complains about his brother-in-law (Lile's brother). Writes, "...if we leave here for washington i do not think we will Return without fighting they are gathering an immence army there for that purpose but whether we will be engaged in the first...

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to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Dated "Decr" (year inferred from content). Notes that their camp is ten miles from Washington, D.C. Discusses the possibility that Lile will visit him at camp.

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to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife: "Capt. McPherson has treated his men worse than a niger would have done we have seen him but once since we left camp Wayne... there is a [power] of soldiers going through here to Washington the last few days... i think...

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to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Reports that his division might be able to return to Washington, D.C.

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The road to peace through Pennsylvania via Washington, As Engineered by Southern Rebels and their Democratic Allies.

Quotes the September 7, 1863 issue of the Richmond Enquirer in order to pillory the South and Jefferson Davis for their belief that the war could be ended by attacking Pennsylvania to get to Washington. Calls the Richmond Enquirer "Jeff. Davis' Organ...

GLC02421

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio with news from Chicago. States "Charlie Telegraphed from Washington yesterday uncle T. is confined Brig Genl Cole Commanding called." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Top and bottom...

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to unknown

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. "Reports from Harrisburg Represent all quiet there Rebels having dispersed from that neighborhood - Genl McClellan passed through here today on his way to Washington - it is now settled that...

GLC02414.230

Illinois State Journal + Lincoln collateral (engravings, photos, etc.)

Includes oval print (mezzotint?) of Lincoln published by J.W. Whatley, London; two oval lithographs of Lincoln from Bufford's Print Publishing House, Boston; a keepsake of the Lincoln Memorial compliments of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (n.d.); a...

GLC08879.02

[Commission of Amon Woodard as Lt. Col. of 1st Regt, Militia in Dist. of Columbia]

This document is a record of the Commission of Amon Woodward as Lieutenant Colonel of 1st Regiment, Militia in the District of Columbia. Signed by Zachary Taylor as President. Docketed on recto by Adjutant General. Accompanied by paper seal.

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to Sister

Describes the atmosphere in Baltimore, telling his sister that "the Military Authorities are throwing up Earthworks all around the city. Now seizing every Nigger they find on the streets and sending them out to work on the entrenchements." Informs...

GLC03523.08.75

[Collection of Frederick W. Wilkinson] [decimalized]

Also includes a roster and an ambrotype photograph of Wilkinson. All but four letters were written by Wilkinson to his wife. The letters mention First Bull Run, General George McClellan's Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, the replacement of McClellan...

GLC03523.13

Capitol Prison with 7 women in front

Photographers imprint on verso: "G. D. Wakely, Photographer," and "Entered according to Act of Congress, by G. D. Wakely, A. D. 1866, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court in and for the District of Columbia." Faded blue two-cent tax stamp on...

GLC05111.02.1303

Georgetown, from Fort Corcoran, with glimpses of the Potomac

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Soldiers wearing havelocks in center of photo.

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Georgetown, From Camp Cameron (A view of exquisite beauty)

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Same image as #22.

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Georgetown, From Camp Cameron (A view of exquisite beauty)

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Same image as # 21.

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Navy Department building [1860's ca.]

Tree lined street. The navy department building is visible behind the line of trees. Inscription on verso: "Navy Dept. West and North." An additional inscription "not this" is partially trimmed off. The building in the photograph matches a...

GLC05111.01.0344

[Seated portrait of Andrew Johnson]

Full-length seated portrait of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States. Johnson is seated next to a small round table with a statue on it. The same chair and table are also featured in several Gardner photographs of President Lincoln...

GLC05111.01.0475

The capitol in the distance, from the Smithsonian towers. [2745]

Half stereocard size negative. Distant view of the capitol dome. Inscription on the old storage envelope by previous owner: "The capitol in the distance - before 1863 because the dome is unfinished - this photograph was taken from the tower of the...

GLC05111.01.0481

Crowd watching a Review of troops

A large crowd stands under an elevated grandstand, witnessing a review of troops. Inscription on verso: "Crowd Watching Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "166."

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Review of Troops

An image of a review of troops. The line of review stretches far into the distance. Numeric notation on verso: "1270."

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To his wife

Payday of $24.26, sees Vice President but has not seen Lincoln or McClellan. Rumors about their expedition. The letter is continued the next day. Written aboard the "Arracan"

GLC04558.006

Atlas til Freherre Klinkowströms Bref Om De Forenta Staterna [In Swedish]

The prints of various sizes are stitched in original blue paper wrapper. Includes lithographs of the White House, cut-away views of Fulton's steamboat the "Chancellor Livingston," and six aquatint views of Philadelphia and New York's Broadway. There...

GLC03799.01

to unknown

Discusses the change of capital city from New York to Philadelphia and having to move his family into a house that is unacceptable, but has no other choice. Asks the recipient how the changes will affect his intentions regarding Jack and lists the...

GLC03932

Def. of Wash.

A print of a photograph of a large group of soldiers posed in front of tents. Some men in the group wear civilan dress. The second line of a small sign in the middle of the image appears to read "Signal Corps." A road and a long horse rail [fence]...

GLC05111.01.0100

to Benjamin Rush re: coming glories of Constitution, future end of slavery & rum

Also concerns his hopes that slavery and alcohol would be abolished (prohibition), and the debate on the power to remove officials from office. He expects that the excise tax on rum will help defend people "against the poison." Concerning New...

GLC04769

to editor of Quincy Patriot

Written as Member of Congress. A report to his constituents regarding petitions made concerning the right to petition and its suppression through the Gag Rule, abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia and the slave trade in the US, his...

GLC03707

Report of the committee on the judiciary. Relative to the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia and in relation to the colored population of this country.

Printed by Boas & Coplan. Signed on front cover by "J. H. Battain." "Slavery is justly deplored by every good man, as a great evil, and one which should be removed as speedily as the safety and welfare of the country will permit, but let it not be...

GLC05837

Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (April 23, 1862)]

The Roanoke Island Defeat, News From Corinth, Huntsville & Decatur, Heavy Federal Losses at Shiloh, Death of General Buell, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Laws of the Confederate States of America, General A.S. Johnston's Battle Order.

Editorials...

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 9, neg. number 1249.

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 10, neg. number 1253.

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 11, neg. number 1254.

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 12, neg. number 1257.

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 13, neg. number 1258.

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 14, neg. number 1259.

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 15, neg. number covered by a mount.

GLC05508.012.15

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 16, neg. number 1268.

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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 17, neg. number 1282.

GLC05508.012.17

Wheeling daily register. [Vol. 2, no. 103 (January 25, 1865)]

The Smithsonian Institute in Flames.

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[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 3]

"Resolved that American Slavery is fortified by law, & that the law is made by the Law Maker, & that the lawmaker is made by the votes of the people, thus making the people of the South clearly responsible for the continuance of slavery, in the...

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

GLC06627.01.09

William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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[Roll of Company B 1st Vet Cavalry]

This is a list of 85 names

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To William Crans

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To William Crans

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To William Crans

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To William Crans

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Adolphus W. Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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William Crans

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T. N. Wolfe

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T. N. Wolfe

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William Crans

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Thomas N Wolfe

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William Crans

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Thomas N Wolfe

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William Crans

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