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to Father

They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.

GLC07705.054

to Father

He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

GLC07705.057

to Father

He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of...

GLC07705.069

to Father

He expected to go up to Harrison's landing but ended up anchored to Fortress Monroe.

GLC07705.088

to Father

He describes the encampment scene on the banks of Rappahanock. He writes that some men will come face to face with the enemy and they are all delighted with this.

GLC07705.089

to Father

He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."

GLC07705.146

to Father

He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.

GLC07705.147

to Father

The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.

GLC07705.151

to Father

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo...

GLC07705.165

to Father

He describes the town of Beaufort.
Includes a drawing of an ironclad on second page of letter.

GLC07705.172

to Father

Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.

GLC07705.173

to Father

No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.

GLC07705.175

to Father

He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.

GLC07705.176

to Father

One of their heavy batteries opened fire and shot Johnson, then threw some shells into Sumter....has been installed as a caterer...seems to be improving on his arithimetic. He feels contempt for the Watson family.

GLC07705.177

to Father

While reading in his tent, he heard a sound which sounded like musketry. Sure enough there was firing due to a rebel boat which approached one of their boats. This started a fight resulting in a wounded officer.

GLC07705.178

to Father

The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.

GLC07705.182

to Father

He saw the Arago pass by and is hoping there is mail coming in.

GLC07705.184

to Father

He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.

GLC07705.195

to Richard H. Jackson

The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.

GLC07705.206

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that that he is very well and describes various tomfoolery such as dressing up in women's clothes and running out in the street where he talked to another girl and told her to call him Alice,

GLC07705.318

to Richard H. Jackson

Andy writes he has recently gotten a job making camera boxes. Their mtual friend William Bagwell was recently killed in the navy yard by falling from a scaffold.

GLC07705.379

Edward T. Barker

Profile of man in uniform.

GLC07777.01

Vice Admiral Farragut

Middle-aged man in uniform.

GLC07777.02

Com. Porter

"Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862 by W.L. Truxell in the Clerk's office of the United States for the Southern District of New York."

GLC07777.03

Capt. Semmes

CSA captain of Alabama. In uniform.

GLC07777.04

Unidentified photo

Standing in uniform by counter.

GLC07777.05

Master's Mate

Single-breasted coat, gold cap band, navy sword.

GLC07777.06

From Naval Academy

Circa class 1865. Standing in uniform by balustrade.

GLC07777.07

Unidentified photo

Ensign. (Cap device is pre-ensign). Standing in uniform by column.

GLC07777.08

Unidentified navy officer

Standing in uniform by column.

GLC07777.09

1st Assistant

Sitting with legs crossed in uniform.

GLC07777.10

Unidentified officer

Sitting in uniform.

GLC07777.11

Unidentified officer

Large man sitting in uniform.

GLC07777.12

Unidentified officer

Clean-shaven gentleman sitting in uniform.

GLC07777.13

Unidentified navy officer

Officer with long white beard sitting fown.

GLC07777.14

Unidentified officer

Standing officer with mustache.

GLC07777.15

Unidentified officers

2 officers sitting with beards.

GLC07777.16

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 42. Naval Chief

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "42. Naval Chief" depicting a portrait of Forrest P. Sherman decorated with four stars and a large ship in the background. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative attributing naval successes during...

GLC09627.42

[Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

[Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

Hospital Corps School Class 43

One photograph of the United States Navy's Hospital Corps School, Class 43 dated 1948. Pictured is an integrated class featuring African American corpsmen in the second row.

GLC09720.01

[Portrait of an African American Navy soldier]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a three quarter length portrait of an African American Navy soldier.

GLC09720.07

[Photograph of African American sailor]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an African American sailor. Image is creased.

GLC09720.10

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentioned the Gripsholm (expected in with prisoners of war from Bombay).

GLC09414.0661

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He discusses the fact that Ben has not been transferred to sea duty yet. He thinks it funny that she assumed he would be sea sick on the way over. He thinks Sammy B. must be getting money from somewhere as he is...

GLC09414.0806

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went into town with Jack to do some shopping, have a haircut, and see a movie. They met an old Scotsman on their outing who'd been in the Navy for most of his life and had traveled to the Black Sea.

GLC09414.1041

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia should use the money returned for a new suit. He also heard that Jay was accepted for the Navy. Tonight he and Jack have tickets for the Agatha Christie play, "Ten Little Niggers."

GLC09414.1076

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.

GLC09414.1095

Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man, I'd Join the Navy, Naval Reserve or Coast Guard

This is a lithographic poster featuring Howard Chandler Christy's iconic depiction of the female, would-be sailor. The poster is of a girl and states "GEE I WISH I WERE A MAN I'd JOIN THE NAVY, NAVAL RESERVE OR COAST GUARD." The poster was used as a...

GLC09648

[Group of fifty-nine posters, circa 1940s] [Decimalized .01-.59]

Collection of fifty-nine posters, dated circa 1940s concerning World War II. Posters were printed in the United States, England and Canada. The subjects are related to buying war bonds, war stamps, rationing, salvage, recycling and possible espionage...

GLC09654