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Dr. W.H. Russell
1878
Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890
One photograph of William Howard Russell dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1817
Right Hon. John Bright
One photograph of John Bright dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1818
John Everett Millais
One photograph of John Everett Millais dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1819
James Anthony Froude
One photograph of James Anthony Froude dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1820
Cardinal Manning
One photograph of Henry Edward Manning dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1821
Sir Garnet Wolseley
One photograph of Sir Garnet Wolseley dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1822
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
One photograph of King Edward VII dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1823
[Photograph of Willard]
circa 1938
One undated photograph of Willard. The photo is surrounded by text reading "Christmas Greetings."
GLC09579.116
[Unnamed Girl]
One undated photograph of an unnamed girl.
GLC09579.117
[Unnamed baby]
One undated photograph of an unnamed baby. The baby is being held up by someone but all you can see is their arms.
GLC09579.118
[Family portrait]
circa 1900
One undated photograph of an unknown family. The family consists of two older women and two young boys. They are all in traditional outfits possibly from a Slavic culture.
GLC09579.119
Sanders & Gross, fl. 1900
One undated photograph of an unknown family. The family consists of an older couple, two older women, and a young boy. They are all in traditional outfits possibly from a Slavic culture.
GLC09579.120
[Woman in white]
One undated photograph of woman posed against a column in a white dress. Possibly Margaret Lobik.
GLC09579.121
[Photograph of Beverly]
One undated photograph of a woman named Beverly. The image is a glamor shot of her in winter clothing. Same as GLC09579.123 and .124.
GLC09579.122
One undated photograph of a woman named Beverly. The image is a glamor shot of her in winter clothing. Same as GLC09579.122 and .124.
GLC09579.123
One undated photograph of a woman named Beverly. The image is a glamor shot of her in winter clothing. Same as GLC09579.122 and .123.
GLC09579.124
One undated photograph of a woman named Beverly. The image is a glamor shot of her smiling at the camera. Photograph is signed.
GLC09579.125
One undated photograph of a woman named Beverly. The image is a glamor shot of her in profile.
GLC09579.126
Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]
1943-1952
Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018
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
[Oval albumen of Captain Frank A. Cole]
1861-1864
Addis, R.W., fl. 1864
Full-length portrait of Frank A. Cole, Captain of the Wisconsin 37th Regiment.
GLC08291.31
[Frederick W. Simonds?]
1861-1919
GLC03523.45.02.01
[Ambrotype of New Hampshire Volunteer, Miles Hodgon]
circa 1861-1865
unknown, fl. 1861-1865
One undated cased tintype of a New Hampshire volunteer identified as Miles Hodgdon. Hodgon is pictured in a uniform and displaying the New Hampshire volunteer kepi.
GLC02189.02
[Photograph of Horatio Loomis Wait]
circa 1861-1925
Hornby and Freiberg (photographers), fl. 1861-1925
One undated black-and-white portrait of Horatio Loomis Wait posing in uniform.
GLC08284.001
[Pueblo Indian boys sitting on carriage wheel]
circa 1945-1950
unknown, fl. 1945-1950
One undated hand colored depicting Pueblo Indian boys sitting on an empty carriage.
GLC09883.03
[Tesuque Pueblo Indian children posed by domed oven]
One undated hand colored print depicting a group of Tesuque Pueblo Indian children posing by a domed oven.
GLC09883.04
The Reporter [Volume 1, No. 1 (April 26, 1949)]
26 April 1949
Ascoli, Max, 1898-1978
One issue of The Reporter dated April 26, 1949. Articles printed in this first issue pertain to education, presidents, spending on the defense department, and imperialism. Includes photographs taken by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
GLC09640.077
Pictures from the Moon [Decimalized .01- .02]
1970
Eastman Kodak Company
Two copies of Kodak promotional materials advertising the lunar landing dated 1970.
GLC09650.312
Pictures from the Moon
One copy of an advertisement entitled, "Pictures from the Moon." Advertises how use Eastman Kodak Company film as used to take the photograph of the lunar landing of Apollo 12. Reverse side contains specs for adjustable still and simple still cameras...
GLC09650.312.01
One copy of an advertisement entitled, "Pictures from the Moon." Advertises how use Eastman Kodak Company film as used to take the photograph of the lunar landing of Apollo 12. Reverse side contains specs for adjustable still and simple still...
GLC09650.312.02
Pumpkin Show Special
One coupon for extra prints from Kodak. Reverse side detail the coupon amount for 25 cents and directions to redeem it.
GLC09650.313
Remember the Day in Pictures
GLC09650.314
Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder [Decimalized .01- .02]
Two copies of an insert entitled, "Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder."
GLC09650.315
Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder
One copy of an insert entitled, "Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder." Provides suggestions for taking photographs, developing methods or what occasions to take photographs of.
GLC09650.315.01
GLC09650.315.02
Color Enlargement Special! [Decimalized .01- .02]
Two copies of a coupon for a color enlargement special.
GLC09650.316
Color Enlargement Special!
One copy of a coupon for a color enlargement special. Details the discount prices and direction to redeem the coupon.
GLC09650.316.01
GLC09650.316.02
[Kodak order form]
One blank form used to order photographs to be developed.
GLC09650.317
[Developed film envelopes] [Decimalized .01- .02]
Two copies of an envelope for developed film.
GLC09650.318
[Developed film envelope]
One envelope which contained developed film prints dated March 3. Contains total price owed, name and film instructions.
GLC09650.318.01
2 March 1970
One envelope which contained developed film prints dated March 2, 1970. Contains total price owed, name and film instructions.
GLC09650.318.02
[Portrait of man seated by window]
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
One undated black and white photograph of a man seated by a window.
GLC09645.096
[Carte-de-visite of a young girl]
One undated carte-de-vistie of a young black girl seated on a velvet chaise taken by William S. Mahon in Nashville, Tennessee.
GLC09645.102
[Photograph of a lake near Tuskegee, Alabama]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a body of water likely near Tuskegee, Alabama.
GLC09645.117
One undated black-and-white photograph of a body of water likely near Tuskegee, Alabama. (similar to GLC09645.117)
GLC09645.118
[Photograph of a reservoir near Tuskegee, Alabama]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a reservoir near Tuskegee, Alabama.
GLC09645.120
[Photograph of dirt path leading to water]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a dirt path leading p to water near Tuskegee, Alabama. Track marks can be seen on the dirt.
GLC09645.121
[Photograph of water]
One undated black-and-white photograph of water surrounded by trees located near Tuskegee, Alabama.
GLC09645.122
[Portrait of man on bike by reservoir]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man posed iwth his bicycle by the reservoir. "Danger" is painted on a wall behind him.
GLC09645.123
[Photograph of two men in a boat]
One undated black-and-white photograph of two men in a boat in a small body of water.
GLC09645.124
[Photograph of man in the nude at the beach]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man in the nude posed in water.
GLC09645.137
[Portrait of two women in coats]
One undated black-and-white portrait of two women posed in hats and coats. The second woman is wearing fur.
GLC09645.138
[Photograph of home front entrance]
One undated black-and-white photograph of the front entrance of a home. Light reflects from the car onto the outdoor sidings of the building.
GLC09645.037
[Portrait of a woman]
One undated black-and-white portrait of an unidentified woman.
GLC09645.116
[Studio portrait of a woman]
One undated black-and-white studio portrait of a woman.
GLC09645.143
One undated black-and-white studio portrait of a woman standing on checkered floor.
GLC09645.144
Big O'Neal -- Winning at the U.S. Olympics
One undated black-and-white photograph of "O'Neal"competing at a shot put event. Description originally attached to the image stated that he was participating in the U.S. Olympics.
GLC09645.145
to Leonard Eugene Graeff
6 August 1944
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
One letter Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 6, 1944. Raymond writes that it was his turn to write. He had his first ever vacation from work and repainted the house and porch roof. After the chores...
GLC09611.350
22 October 1944
One letter Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1944. Raymond writes that it was his turn to write. He updates Leonard on his recent chores and the weather. He also mentions that 83 American...
GLC09611.351.01
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
23 August 1944
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 23, 1944. He updates his parents on a lack of letters. He received the box of cookies and newspapers they sent. He shared with the other servicemen...
GLC09611.357
4 September 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 4, 1944. He received three letters; one from June, one from Orsyulak, and them. He wishes he was home to see Jessie Hollis and her children but is...
GLC09611.360
14 September 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 14, 1944. He received their last letter that contained photos of the family while Jessie Hollis was visiting. He loved the photos and is so happy...
GLC09611.364
25 September 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 25, 1944. Mentions the weather and the hurricane that just hit Atlantic City. Also comments on Jack Myers baby announcement in the newspaper that...
GLC09611.369
2 October 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 2, 1944. He mentions that he stayed in on his last liberty. He received a letter from Malinda Graeff with a picture of her, and one of her borders...
GLC09611.370
11 October 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 11, 1944. Updates them on the letters he received including one from Dot Runk. Runk sent along a photo of herself, and the woman she introduced...
GLC09611.371
9 October 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 9, 1944. He has not received many letters but believes it is because June is about to go on to college and has been studying a lot. He is hoping that...
GLC09611.372
20 October 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 20, 1944. He received the bracelet and loves it. He has enclosed a money order for $100. $40 is for Susan and Raymond for Christmas and the rest is...
GLC09611.375
26 October 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 26, 1944. He mentions that he has the day off, but did not leave the camp. He plans to go to a movie and a U.S.O. dance. He compares the weather in...
GLC09611.376
7 March 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 7, 1945. He updates them on his most recent liberty; he went to the movies, ate lunch at the U.S.O., bought Easter cards and went to Waikiki to listen...
GLC09611.409
12 March 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 12, 1945. He received letters from them, June Walter, Dottie Erickson, Mrs. Stouffer, Mrs. Winemiller, Edna Klopp, Mrs. Brady, Doris Brady, and one...
GLC09611.410
24 March 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 24, 1945. He complains about his mail now being delivered to his shop instead of a main shop. He received a letter from Russell Brady explaining where...
GLC09611.413
March 30, 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 30, 1945. He received the Easter card and pictures from them. Also received letters from Viola, the Weavers, Marguerite Graeff, Mary, Dottie Erickson...
GLC09611.414
[Photograph of sun reflecting on the ocean]
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
One undated black-and-white photograph of the sun's reflection on the ocean.
GLC09860.335
[Photograph of the sun reflecting on water]
One undated black-and-white photograph of sun's reflection on a body of water.
GLC09860.338
[Photograph of a Japanese-American man holding a camera]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man holding a camera.
GLC09860.402
to Marcia and Cous
18 November 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated November 18, 1941. Pertains to the Battalion photographer, Anthony Warren, requesting to see a Christmas season circular of local photography in New England.
GLC09662.128
to Mary Mitchell
6 September 1863
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Carlisle, September 6, 1863. Pertains to being hospitalized with a fever. They sent off a squad to the army for the first time that day. Also mentions that his photograph had been...
GLC08334.02
Engraving of Henry James
circa 1910
Boughton, Alice, 1866-1943
One engraving of Henry James dated circa 1910. Bust profile portrait of James based on a photograph taken by Alice Boughton.
GLC08878.0932.02
Pauline "Pat" Addison
21 August 1935
Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984
One photograph of Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated August 21, 1935. A small clipping of a larger photo. The other person in the photo was cut out. Pat is in profile looking up.
GLC09576.069.02
30 June 1943
One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1943. Pertains to responding to their previous letters and requesting film for his new camera.
GLC09662.422
1 July 1943
One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated July 1, 1943. Response to updates of acquaintances in the United States. Promises to take photographs of his surroundings if they can send him film.
GLC09662.426
10 July 1943
One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated July 10, 1943. Pertains to Marcia's pregnancy and that Warren was held up by "government inspectors" in Boston.
GLC09662.432
to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik
2 April 1943
Golding, Ralph V., fl. 1943
One letter from Ralph V. Golding to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated April 2, 1943.
GLC09578.025
Life and Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Some of his Contemporaries
February 12, 1909
Meserve, Frederick H., 1865-1962
A publishing dummy in black wrappers containing 20 photographs (adhered) for "Life and Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Some of his Contemporaries" (for the Quill Club 2/12/1909).
GLC08548.01
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 4, no. 178 (May 26, 1860)]
26 May 1860
Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962
Includes a front-page article on Lincoln, recently announced as the Republican presidential candidate. Accompanied by an engraving of Lincoln after a Mathew Brady photograph. Also: "The Woman in White," news regarding Congress, and reports on foreign...
GLC08621
[Election of 1860 campaign token]
1860
Republican election token from the 1860 presidential election with photographic portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin on opposite sides. With hole punched at top.
GLC08627
to Gideon Welles
February 6, 1866
Dunphy, Richard D., 1824-1904
Letter written for Dunphy, who lost both his arms during the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864, to Secretary of the Navy Welles. Also includes a carte de visite (10.1 x 6.2 cm.) pasted to the letter of Dunphy in his uniform with no arms. Wants to...
GLC08655
Stereocard viewer (hand-held)
1880s?
Composed of wood, metal, and fabric.
GLC08876
Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs &c.
circa 1790-1980
Short separate lists of images available. This artificially formed collection of engravings, lithographs, photogravures, photo-offset and halftones was put together in the 1970s and 1980s. Every signer of the Declaration of Independence and the...
GLC08878
to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert
16 April 1863
Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865
Bogert writes to his parents while on board the United States Steamer Utica on the Potomac River. States that he and his shipmates expect to reach Fort Monroe, Virginia, the following day. Reports that he sent a letter to his parents the previous...
GLC06298.02
to Sarah Ogden
9 January 1863
Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863
Writes from Camp Pitcher that he has been in the hospital since he last wrote to Ogden. He hopes to go home soon, and promises to visit her at the Broad and Cherry on the way. Says he will also have a photograph taken for her. Informs her that seven...
GLC06559.017
February 28, 1864
Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864
Writes from camp near Perrine. Says upon arriving at Trenton, he received orders to proceed to Washington, D.C. with a detachment of deserters and "stragglers." Describes his activities at camp and the various people he met during the course of his...
GLC06559.027
Pocket diary
1865
Emerick, J. H., fl. 1861-1865
14 prefatory and almanac pages + 170 diary pages + 32 memoranda and account pages. NB. Missing: pages for December 15 -31. No entries: August 28 - September 1; September 3 - 17; September 24 - October 13; October 16 - November 11; November 15 -...
GLC06738.05
to Vernon Smith
15 March 1954
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Sends thanks for the "treasured photographs of Abraham Lincoln" taken by Smith's grandfather. States that he will take great care of them and will eventually donate them to the Museum at Abilene. Accompanied by the President's schedule for March 12...
GLC07094.01
The President's Appointments Friday, March 12, 1954.
12 March 1954
Eisenhower's schedule for the day showing an appointment at 8 AM to accept some photos of Abraham Lincoln from Vernon Smith, a worker in the Social Room. Smith's grandfather, who was a personal friend of Lincoln, took the photos. Also shows an 8:30...
GLC07094.02
[Robert E. Lee]
1861
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
A reworked Brady daguerreotype (original from1851); republished by Brendann Brothers. This carte de visite depicts General Robert E. Lee in uniform (uniform was painted on). See Turner's "Even More Confederate Faces" p.16. With stamp on verso: "Jas...
GLC00439
The latest photograph of President Lincoln. Taken on the balcony at the White House, March 6, 1865.
6 March 1865
Warren, Henry F., fl. 1860-1865
One photograph entitled, "The latest photograph of Abraham Lincoln," dated March 6, 1865 taken by Henry F. Warren. Photograph was taken on the south balcony of the White House.
GLC00535
Shiloh National Park
13 May 1897
Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at...
GLC00653.11.34
Photograph of Lt. Laurens Wolcott
Circa 1861-1864
Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, fl. 1861-1865
Inscription on back reads: "Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott. 52nd Ills. Vol. Inf." Published by Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, 34 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
GLC00653.11.36
[Laurens Wolcott]
Wykes, fl. 1862
Photo bust of Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott.
GLC00653.11.38
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