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Atlanta where McPherson was killed [stereocard]

The images shows two wheels propped up against each other in the trees. The center tree bears a sign. Scraps of wood and cloth are scattered on the ground. Inscription on verso: "Atlanta where McPherson was killed." Additional inscription on verso...

GLC05111.01.0931

Military Cemetery, Alexandria

The image shows the entrance gate of a military cemetery with a Union flag flying above. Inscription on verso: "Gardner" and "Alexandria, Va." Numeric notations on verso: "XXXII" and "1172."

GLC05111.01.1045

Soldier's monument

The image shows a large monument to the soldiers: "In Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at Groveton." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "1193."

GLC05111.01.1099

Bull Run monument

The image shows a soldiers monument on which the plaque states: "In Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at Bull Run." The monument is surrounded by a wood fence, and in the distance cows are grazing. Inscriptions on verso: "Gardner" and "Bull Run...

GLC05111.01.1100

Dead Confederate soldier at Fort Mahone

Photo of a dead rebel soldier the day after the storming of Petersburg, VA. He is lying in the trenches of Fort Mahone. Inscription on verso: "Dead Confederate soldier in the trenches." Numeric notation on verso: "245."

GLC05111.01.0984

Dead Confederate soldier at Fort Mahone

The photo shows a Confederate soldier killed by a shell in the trenches at Fort Mahone. The photo was taken the day after the storming of Petersburg, VA. Inscription on verso: "A dead Confederate soldier" and "Collection of Americana Frederick A...

GLC05111.01.0985

Dead Confederate soldier at Fort Mahone

The photo shows a dead Confederate soldier, probably killed by a fragment of a nearby shell explosion. The photo was taken the day after the storming of Petersburg, VA, on April 3,1865. Inscription on verso: "Dead Confederate soldier in the trenches...

GLC05111.01.0986

Dead soldiers on Antietam battlefield

The image shows numerous dead soldiers lying along a fence on the Antietam battlefield. Inscription on verso: "On the Antietam battlefield." Numeric notations on verso: "149" and "143."

GLC05111.01.0991

Dead soldiers on the Cold Harbor battlefield

Unburied remains of dead soldiers, on an open battlefield with a treeline in the distance. Numeric notation on recto: "914" and "128." Inscription on verso: "Unburied dead on battlefield." Numeric notation on verso: "128" "914" and "128."

GLC05111.01.0995

Soldier's monument at Stones River

The image shows two sides of a soldier's monument on which there are inscriptions. One reads: "The veterans of Shiloh have left a deathless heritage of fame on the fields of Stone River." The other inscription is illegible. Two gravestones are...

GLC05111.01.1101

African-American soldiers digging graves

The image shows a large group of African-American soldiers digging graves. One corpse lies on the ground, and an officer oversees the activity on horseback. Numeric notation on image: "724." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on...

GLC05111.01.1102

Corpses at the Slaughter Pen at Gettysburg

The image shows four corpes lying on the ground. Very little detail of their uniforms is visible. Inscription on verso: "The slaughter pen at Gettysburg." Numeric notations on verso: "72" and "124."

GLC05111.01.1103

Memorial to the men of Charleston who fought in Civil War [split stereocard]

Image of a monument dedicated "In Honor [to] the Men of Charleston" who fought in the civil war. A greek goddess, possibly Athena, stands over statues of a soldier and sailor. Truncated description of monument on verso. Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1193

As brigadier general, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major General Hiram G. Berry Killed May 3, 1863 Battle Chancellorsville" "Century Vol. III p.176" "Genl Berry." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait...

GLC05111.02.0230

As colonel, standing before camp scene backdrop

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Baker." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.L. Germon's Atelier, 702 Chestnut St Philada."

GLC05111.02.0199

As brigadier general, seated facing left

Ink inscription on recto "Hiram G. Berry." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0231

As brigadier general, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Prob. Gen Henry Bohlen Killed Aug. 22, 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co. 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.02.0239

As brigadier general, standing, holding sword

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Bohlen." Ink inscription on verso "Henry Bohlen. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A. (Col. 75th Pa. Vols.) Apl. 23, '62" "Killed Aug. 22, 1862, at Freeman's Ford, Rappahannock River, Va." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0240

John Wilkes Booth seated view with left hand on hip

Graphite inscription on verso "Booth, John Wilkes." Photographers imprint on verso: "Black, 163 Washington St., Boston."

GLC05111.02.0120

John Wilkes Booth seated view holding riding crop between his legs

Graphite inscription on recto "Booth." Imprint on recto "[Ca]se & Getchell Bost[on]." Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth 1860" "From L.F. Deyo, Peoria, Ill. Dec. 20, 1920" "2 col whole fig." Photographers imprint on verso: "Cartes de...

GLC05111.02.0122

John Wilkes Booth vignette, seated view holding riding crop

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by J.H. Bufford & Sons, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Buffords Publishing House....313 Washington St., Boston, Mass."...

GLC05111.02.0126

Martha Douglas, seated view of Senator's wife in mourning

Mrs. Douglas in dark dress wearing a large cross around her neck. Dating based on Senator Douglas's death. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs Douglass" "Return to ORB" "5427/2-1/133/Setiy" "WYI 209" "W20" "443." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0149

The Assassin's Vision

The images shows John Wilkes Booth riding on a black horse through a group of trees with the capitol building visible in the background. A ghostly image of Abraham Lincoln appears between two trees on the left side of the photograph. The trees...

GLC05111.02.0115

Tintype bust view of John Wilkes Booth

Tintype image surrounded by embossed frame-like design.

GLC05111.02.0116

John Wilkes Booth seated in an elaboratedly carved chair

Ink inscription on recto "Murderer of A. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verso "J. Wilks [sic] Booth."

GLC05111.02.0117

John Wilkes Booth Standing back view, looking to his left

Ink inscription on image "Booth." Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth 1860" "From L. F. Deyo, Peoria, Ill. Dec. 20, 1920." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co. "Specialite," 587 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.02.0118

John Wilkes Booth standing back view, looking to his left

Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "John Wilkes Booth." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

GLC05111.02.0119

Standing view of John Wilkes Booth with right hand on book

Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth. The murderer of Pres. Lincoln."

GLC05111.02.0121

John Wilkes Booth seated view holding riding crop between his legs

Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0123

John Wilkes Booth seated view, holding riding crop between his legs

Ink inscription on recto "Wilkes Booth." Photographers imprint on verso: "New York Photograph Gallery, No. 122 & 124 South Clark St. Chicago, Ill. E. Ross, Prop'r. P.O. Box 3381 Duplicates of this Photograph can be had at any time."

GLC05111.02.0124

John Wilkes Booth seated view with chin resting on right hand

Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "Booth, John Wilkes." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

GLC05111.02.0125

Sgt. given medal for helping to capture Booth

Graphite notation on verso "**Book" "Ernest von Diezelski, Sgt. 16 NY Cavalry - Given medal with 12 men for service in capturing Booth" "Jun. 2, 1926" "Donated by his daughter Mrs. Wm Jacobi 2026 S. 4th St. Springfield. Tel 2494 Capitol."...

GLC05111.02.0130

Vignette bust portrait of Senator from Ohio

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "[struck] Dr. Larbin" "Sen. Ben Wade" "Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln - Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Penna. Avenue. Washington...

GLC05111.02.0158

As colonel, standing full-length portrait holding sword with both hands

Ink inscription on recto "Colonel Geo. W. Roberts." Graphite inscription on verso "Home at Chicago" "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "He was Commissioned Major of the 42d Regt. Illinois Infantry July 22d 1861, Promoted Nov. 25th 1861 to Lieut. Col...

GLC05111.02.1166

Rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Lt. A. Zametti A.Q.M. 132 N.Y. Killed in action, Bachellon Creek N.C. February 1st 1864." Graphite inscription on verso "From the Stotter's Album."

GLC05111.02.1220

As sergeant, seated 3/4 length portrait with jacket open

Ink inscription on verso "Mr. Thomas C. Pierce 2nd Sergt. Co. K 51st P.V.V. Killed June 17th 1864 in front of Petersburg, Va. A good man and Brave soldier" "Sgt. Frank Pierce 51st Pa Vet Vols Co K" and "Residence Williamsport, Pa." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.1222

Enlisted man, standing full-length portrait

Subject is wearing a mourning ribbon, a forage hat and his right hand rests on a chair. Graphite inscription on verso "Rocklecom" "Civil War Veteran Wearing Crepe From Lincoln's Funeral" "Guards--Rare 5.00." Ink inscription on verso "MFC."...

GLC05111.02.1227

Three young soldiers' orphans, Alice, Frank & Frederick, vignette group portrait

Imprint on recto "Frank, Frederick, Alice." Graphite inscription on verso "B" "W.H.P." Photographers imprint on verso: "The Children of the Battle Field' This is a copy of the Ferrotype found in the hands of Sergeant Humiston of the 154th N.Y...

GLC05111.02.1027

In Naval uniform rank obscured, seated with right arm on table

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "John Lamburt--lost overboard Dec. 7 1867--when 'Shawment's' foremast was carried away--" Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington, D. C. W. Snell...

GLC05111.02.0961

Union refreshment saloon [in paper case]

Image shows busy street corner with large crowd gathered at Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon in Philadelphia. Imprint on flap of case "With the Compliments of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee. See back of Photograph." Ink inscription on...

GLC05111.02.0982

In civilian suit, standing 1/2 length portrait with left hand behind back

Ink inscription on recto "Col. Peabody." Imprint on recto "Published by ..." Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Peabody."

GLC05111.02.0899

Photograph of Captain Col. Camaron, seate 3/4 length portrait with left arm on table right hand in lap

Ink inscription on verso "Capt. Camaron Col. 1st Al. Cav. Killed, May, 1863 in a charge at Bear Creek."

GLC05111.02.0907

Quarterly return of deceased soldiers of company

Reports that African American soliders John Jackson, Shadrick Ham, Benjamin Dobson, George Washington [II] and Anderson West died from disease at Fort Smith, Arkansas. States that Henry Whittle died from an accident at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, that...

GLC05336.04

to L. S. Johnson

Written on mourning White House stationery (with black border). Coolidge writes about the importance of studying the economic foundation of American institutions. Johnson apparently headed the National School for Commerce Executives at Northwestern...

GLC05182

Lynchburg Virginian. [October 20, 1864]

Includes an article discussing the recruitment of African Americans for military service. States "We prefer to organize colored regiments now, while we have an abundance of the white element in the field to absorb the other, and to guard effectually...

GLC05196

The Prophets; or, Mormonism unveiled.

Signed on the front endpaper by Ephraim Clark, Oakland, Ohio, 25 February 1857. An attack on BrighamYoung and the Mormon Church. Printed by William White Smith, and illustrated with woodcuts. Includes a loose print, "Death of Joseph Smith." Howes...

GLC05211

to Edward George Washington Butler

Lee, President of Washington College, replies to a letter from General Butler. Acknowledges the receipt of a pamphlet entitled "Oaths, Amnesties, & Rebellions." Discusses the execution of Ferdinand Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, before a firing...

GLC05275

to: Unknown.

Discusses his ill health, Napoleon's demise and a treaty with Algiers

GLC05281

to Thomas S. Jesup

In a private letter, General Taylor writes to his superior, General Jesup, about plans for suppressing the Seminole Indians in the second Seminole War. Commends Jesup's plan to "forward the Indians & Negroes in question to Tampa" and then on to Fort...

GLC05284

to Thomas Chilton

A very long letter to Chilton, a Kentucky congressman, in which Harrison recounts his experiences in the wars in the Northwest Territory. Voices his support for Chilton's proposal to extend the pension laws to veterans of the Indian Wars in the...

GLC05300