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to Bro and Neph

describes the health of various family members and friends, and admonishes Dick [her brother?] to remember the eighth commandment.

GLC07687.146

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.147

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Discusses the school in Hopewell, and whether or not it will be able to continue: "Mr. Shaw's pecuniary circumstances are such that it is doubtful." Mentions the meeting ofa philosophical society, and the formation of the Young Ladies Liceum [sic] of...

GLC07687.148

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Expresses many thanks for the letter he received this evening, and hope that Van Nuys "will be home the comming [coming] summer." Describes an amusing episode at school involving Charles H. Smith and Mr. Shaw, the recent meeting of the local...

GLC07687.149

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.150

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.151

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Congratulates Van Nuys on his success in the battle at Winchester, relates news of friends and family members, and mentions the recent escape of several prisoners from Indianapolis, as well as the shooting of another prisoner attempting to escape.

GLC07687.152

to John H. Van Nuys

GLC07687.153

to Bro [John H. Van Nuys?]

Offers his condolences on the loss of his son, and talks at some length of a photograph he has sent of Samuel Watson Van Nuys. Briefly mentions local reaction to the election and the actions of Gen. Sherman.

GLC07687.155

to Captain A. C. Voris

Transmittal of Wilber's letter from Voris to unknown written on blank half leaf and dated 7 December [1864].

GLC07687.157

to uncle

GLC07687.159

[diary]

Commences: "Bid friends farewell and left for camp Morton to enter the service of "Uncle Sam."

GLC07687.160

[diary]

daily life, troop movements, visits home.

GLC07687.161

[diary]

daily life, troop movements, and news of the war.

GLC07687.162

[diary]

daily life, troop movements, and news of the war. 5 July reads: "The enemys loss has been enormous. Our men also suffered severly--especially our artillery. [B]ehind one of our batteris were 30 dead horses. The stench is almost unbearable."

GLC07687.163

[Portrait of three Union officers in uniform]

Portrait of three Union officers in uniform [with Van Nuys seated at right?].

GLC07687.165

[Portrait of Samuel Watson Van Nuys]

Half length seated portrit of Van Nuys in uniform, wearing kepi.

GLC07687.166

[Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods]

Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods for the 7th, 9th, 13th, and 14th Indiana Regiments stationed in Western Virginia

GLC07687.167

In Camp on Banks of Shenandoah near Strasburgh, Virginia

GLC07687.168

[Description of Van Nuys by his commanding officer]

GLC07687.169

[Invoice for embalming Van Nuys's body]

Invoice for embalming Van Nuys's body. Notes payment received. On stationery of "Drs. Brown & Alexander, Embalmers of the Dead."

GLC07687.170

[Receipt for charges incurred in shipment of Van Nuys's body to Franklin, Ind.]

Receipt for charges incurred in shipment of Van Nuys's body to Franklin, Ind. On stationery of "Drs. Brown & Alexander, Embalmers of the Dead;" signed by Hills as agent to armies operating against Richmond.

GLC07687.171

[Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing]

Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing.

GLC07687.172

to Father

Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent

GLC07705.037

to Father

He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.

GLC07705.100

to Father

He describes Thanksgiving. Things have quieted near Fort Wagner. He requests a picture of Martha and describes the weather. He met a deserter who claimed to have come from the Rebels but it turned out he was nothing but a Union deserter.

GLC07705.188

to Richard H. Jackson

She has sent him a picture of herself.

GLC07705.323

to Richard H. Jackson

She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.

GLC07705.325

to Richard H. Jackson

He is currently very sick but hopes to get better soon. He is waiting for a response from Richard and will send a photograph of himself.

GLC07705.346

to Richard H. Jackson

She thanks him for the picture in which she says he looks exceedingly handsome.

GLC07705.347

to Richard H. Jackson

She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.

GLC07705.349

to Richard H. Jackson

She has heard heard that Southern ladies possess more attraction than Northern ladies. Also, she received a picture from Richard's friend John Davis which she describes as a very handsome picture.

GLC07705.353

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

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how...

GLC07705.417

Framed photograph of Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.426

[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

[Cased tintype depicting young African American woman reading]

One cased tintype depicting a young African American woman reading dated approximately 1860. She is wearing a formal dress and is seated in a parlor chair. Photograph stored in a black wooden case with a small hook.

GLC09714

[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

[Collection of photographs related to African American life, 1918-1980] [Decimalized .01-.11]

Collection of photographs related to African American life dated approximately 1918-1980. Consists of 11 photographs that depict people captured in recreation, fulfilling agricultural work, at social clubs and portraits.

GLC09724

[Items related to Booker T. Washington, 1902] [Decimalized .01- .02]

Collection of items belonging to Booker T. Washington dated 1902. Consists of two items; a postcard and a stereocard of Washington with guests on the steps of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

GLC09726

[Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King]

One photograph of Martin Luther King Jr., with his wife Coretta Scott King reviewing SCLC documents in an office. Stamped with the date September 10, 1962 on reverse side.

GLC09737.01

[Photograph of three African American men in military dress]

One undated photograph of three African American infantrymen during World War I.

GLC09720.06

[Portrait of an African American man]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of an African American man. The man is dressed in a suit and cap and holds a cigar in his right hand. He stands in front of a backdrop featuring a bridge and lighthouse.

GLC09724.02

[Photograph of African Americans swimming]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of swimming pool. Pictured are only African Americans. This is likely a segregated pool.

GLC09724.03

[Photograph of a Black woman and child at a beach]

One undated black and white photograph a Black woman holding a child in the ocean water. Image is of the woman and child, wearing swim caps, sitting in the water. A pier is visible in the background.

GLC09724.06

[Photograph of two African American men]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of two African American men posed together. They are both wearing suits and hats. The man on the right holds a cane.

GLC09724.10

Dr. Booker T. Washington

One photograph of Booker T. Washington taken by Pach Bros dated 1902. The image is labeled, "Dr. Booker T. Washington."

GLC09726.01

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received pictures, and mentions Lillian. Refers to dreams Moe had of her, and wishes they were having dinner together.

GLC09414.0367

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received a card with pictures of soldiers from Jay and Davie who think one of the soldiers in the picture is Moe, but she doesn't agree.

GLC09414.0505

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia took a lot of pictures with Marge and Joe and promised to send them to Moe. She also visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.

GLC09414.0558