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to Francois Jean Chastellux

Discusses the changes made to the Society of the Cincinnati and whether Chastellux approves of the alterations made to the Society. Mentions he hopes to approve Chastellux 's idea of reconciling the glory of the army with the society of the citizens...

GLC02437.06131

to John Sherman

Writes to his brother regarding his travel plans for the next week or so. States he will go to Washington to attend the meeting of the Army of the Cumberland and the unveiling of the Garfield statue, then he must go to Philadelphia. Informs that he...

GLC05465

[Excerpt from speech at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1914]

Wilson expresses support for the YMCA. He is impatient with those who think the purpose of Christianity is to help individuals develop their character. He prefers people devote themselves to aiding others, and good character will result as a by...

GLC05508.267

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 1 (January, 1864)]

Cotton at Home and Abroad, The Wounded as Overseers of Plantations While Owners are Gone, Farmers Not Extortioners.
An editorial upholds the freedom of the press, while another encourages farmers not to hoard provisions, and another implies that...

GLC05959.11.07

Scrapbook, Vol. III.

1 Adjutant General's Office. Official announcement of the establishment of the Civil Affairs Division 4 May 1943
2 Beta Theta Pi Magazine. Clippings: "The Second Military List of Beta Theta Pi (World War II);" Columbia University; and "Civil...

GLC06196.107

Scrapbook, Vol. IV.

1 a. Wire Service Bulletin re: Hilldring's nomination as Assistant Secretary of State. 27 Feb 1946
b. [?]. Note re: Hilldring's nomination by Truman. 27 Feb 1946
2 a. New York Herald Tribune. Clipping: "Gen. Hilldring Nominated as Aid to Byrnes."...

GLC06196.108

[Civil War diary of Calvin S. Mixter]

Signed diary including printed almanac and eclipse calendar in the opening pages. Mixter, a member of the 22nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, begins his 1863 diary as his corps returns to Stafford County, Virginia, from a reconnaissance to Ellis...

GLC06583.02

to C.S. Knapp

Discusses at length the present state of the government and the unconstitutional and monarchal rule of the current president, Andrew Jackson. Quotes Edward Gibbons' "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," and George Washington. Expresses his views...

GLC06614

[Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Page contains:

Unknown. Map: s. l., Topographical map of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction. No date. 1 p. Includes an image of Washington, D. C., with the capital building in the foreground. Depicts Virginia and the western...

GLC06628.03

to Messr. Smith, Greene & White

William L. Yancey accepts an honorary membership in Phi-Delta Society of Oglethorpe University in Midway, Georgia.

GLC00496.256

Report of the proceedings of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, at the Seveth Annual Meeting ...

Title continues, " ... held at Toledo, Ohio, October 17 and 18, 1873." Printed by Robert Clarke & Co. With Mathew Brady imperial carte-de-visite of General William T. Sherman pasted on the flyleaf facing the title page, signed by Sherman on the...

GLC01241

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request to Senator Bruce from Hugh Stewart on behalf of the Soldiers Sons and Citizens Republican Club. It is a request for the senator to speak on a topic of his choice to the members. It also asks what the charge would be for a speech since the...

GLC09400.046

Certificate no. 3362: Thomas Ward as Companion First Class

Signed by W.S. Hancock as Commander in Chief.

GLC00778.14

[Certificate of Membership for Thomas Ward]

Duo-tint lithograph attesting to membership. Undated. Cloth-backed.

GLC00778.15

[Resolutions of the Southern Rights Vigilance Club]

Signed by Ferrill with over 25 others. Concerns their opposition to Abraham Lincoln and abolitionism. Resolves to "resist and prevent" Lincoln's inauguration (if elected), to offer their services to any seceding state, to resist anyone who would...

GLC00837

[K.O.T.M. medal]

K.O.T.M. medal (possibly Knights of the Maccabees). Presented to Elias W. Beach, "P. Commander." "1892-1895" is inscribed on back side of the medal.

GLC00919.25.32

to James Bridge

Adams covers several topics in this long letter to his Harvard classmate shortly after their graduation. He attended the ordination of Henry Ware, his first roomate at Harvard. While there, he has saw a number of their fellow classmates and learned...

GLC00958.01

[Event at the Union League Club]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of attendees at an event at the Union League Club. Pictured is mostly men seated in rows facing backwards towards the camera. A few women sit in the audience as well. Some empty seats marked "Reserved for members."...

GLC04471.16

Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball

Ticket to the Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball held at the University Ball Room. Accompanied photograph (GLC09587.289).

GLC09587.260

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Certificate of Membership to the Delta Sigma Theta Society for E. Geraldine Williams. Seal of the Delta Sigma Theta Society adhered to the certificate. Signed by the president and secretary of Grand Chapter (illegible) and the president and secretary...

GLC09587.262

[Collection of James S. Kiger, A company, 12th regiment, New Jersey, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .18]

Kiger was soldier in 12th New Jersey Volunteers and after the war was an active member of the GAR. Diaries contain a great deal of information of Kiger's life and activities, but it appears that he saw little military action. The diaries cover the...

GLC03131.16

to Colonel Fowler

Carrington, the treasurer of the recently formed Society of Cincinnati of Virginia, certifies that two officers have paid membership dues of one month's pay. The interest from the dues went to Cincinnati and their families who were in financial...

GLC01450.627.02

Tipton's Gettysburg Groups [reunion photograph of Green's 3rd Brigade, 12 Corps], Gettysburg, PA. [Late 19th-early 20th Cent. ca.]

Large group of old veterans wearing civilian clothes and ribbons posed in a wooded area [probably Culp's Hill]. A sign on the center tree reads: "Green's 3rd Brigade, 12 Corps." Part of an old recruitment [?] broadside hangs beneath the sign. A...

GLC05111.01.0301

The Oracle: Special 1973 Conclave Issue [Summer 1974]

One issue of The Oracle dated Summer 1974. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content focuses on African Americans in journalism, medicine, social welfare and racism.

GLC09640.297

The Oracle: Welcome to Atlanta [August 15-20, 1976]

One issue of The Oracle dated August 1976. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content of the magazine includes writings about former members of the Omega Psi Phi; black voter turnout of people aged 18-24; new...

GLC09640.298

The Oracle: Atlanta Grand Conclave [Winter 1976-Spring 1977]

One issue of The Oracle dated Winter 1976-Spring 1977. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content of the magazine includes features on fraternity programs; student initiatives; obituaries and other highlights...

GLC09640.299

The Oracle [Fall-Winter 1978]

One issue of The Oracle dated Fall-Winter 1978. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content of the magazine includes features on fraternity programs; student initiatives; highlighting recipients of awards; junior...

GLC09640.300

Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religious and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race.

One booklet entitled, "Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religion and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race," dated 1921. Contains questions and answers related to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, history of Africa and the...

GLC09825

[Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]

Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land...

GLC09832

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe was unable to go to the movies that night because the show was cancelled. He went the next night instead. Afterwards they passed a Jewish club, only the 2nd one he'd seen in his 2 years overseas.

GLC09414.1507

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she exclaims about being "pinned" by him and about how in love with him she is.

GLC09571.07

[Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]

GLC07705.174

to Survivors Association

Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of the Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment

GLC07705.260

to Richard H. Jackson

Informing him that he elected to active membership in the Young Men's Christian Association.

GLC07705.264

to Sir

Invitation to plan a reunion for the Hawkins Zoaves.

GLC07705.273

[Resolution Adopted at the Annual Reunion of the Hawkins Zoaves]

They resolve to one day meet the members of the 3rd Georgia Regiment as friends, under the US flag.

GLC07705.277

Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.

The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.

GLC07705.278

[Postcard, and two books][Decimalized .01-.03]

A collection of unrelated material concerning Native Americans, civil rights and the boy scouts. Collection includes one postcard of Native American symbols, one book of political cartoons concerning Civil Rights and one copy of the Boy Scout...

GLC09767

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had dinner with Joe, and stayed at the Rotary dormitory,. He also went window shopping on Pacific avenue, and stopped at an arcade. Moe is also glad to hear that Alvin has been classified as pilot material.

GLC09414.0770

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the YMCA where he played ping-pong, then went to the union canteen. He responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her he is in good health. He talks about Eileen's wedding and notes that weddings aren't always happy occasions for all who...

GLC09414.0847

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Tennaly. Complains that Lile, his wife, does not write to him often enough. Asks for the Oddfellows to send a card or some other proof of his membership.

GLC02155.007

to Lile Miller [incomplete]

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Comments on the death of Jesse Shank, a man in his company. Notes that Shank was an Oddfellow. Discusses camp life.

GLC02155.021

to John L. Barnes

Written by Commander Patterson to Lieutenant Commander Barnes of the Naval Academy. As the newly elected treasurer of the Branch United Naval Association of the U.S. Navy Yard at Norfolk he is forwarding the names of members who have paid dues. Wants...

GLC03479.38

to H. W. Bryant

Written by retired Rear Admiral Preble to Bryant. Apologizes for not realizing he was a member of the Gorgas Society. Says he never received notification of his election or a certificate of membership. Asks to be sent information.

GLC03479.51

to the Society of the Army of the Potomac

Written by Lieutenant Commander Bronson as commander of the USS "Petrel" accepting an invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac to be held on 3 and 4 July. Written on the letterhead of the USS "Petrel."

GLC03479.60

to Horatio King

Written by Rear Admiral Erben to Colonel King. Says he has the invitation to the reunion of the Army of the Potomac in Buffalo. Regrets he will not be able to attend.

GLC03479.61

to Horatio C. King

Belden was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. Sends a note to King accepting his invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac that will be held on 18 and 19 June 1895. Written on Belden's personal stationary that...

GLC03479.63

to unknown

Written by Commander Woodward to an unknown general. Says he has been away and just received his invite. Says he tried to get quarters at the hotel but failed. Says he has "made up my mind that as Gettysburgh was about the only battle that the Army...

GLC03479.68

[Recommendation for James McDowell to serve as door keeper for the Virginia Senate]

Signed by Paterson, William Ritchie, John M. Daniel, Thomas Ritchie, Robert W. Hughes, L. M. [Gladbrach?], James Dove, Shelton C. Davis, William F. Watson, John Lynch, and G. W. C. Sutten recommend McDowell as members of the "Spartan Rank." Lower...

GLC03481.08

Naturalization Laws

Small note titled "Naturalization Laws," which discusses the laws of Congress, noting there changes over time. Remarks, "there was a secret society called the Illuminists in the latter part of the last Century all those who have had the history of...

GLC03523.10.016

Constitution and Laws of "Lyceum"

Constitution and by-laws for the formation of a society to be called Lyceum. Purpose of the group is improvement in "... Declamation, Composition, Oration, Colloqy and Debate..." Contains thirteen articles and eight by-laws. Manuscript is faded and...

GLC03523.10.241

to Respected Brother

Reports on various meetings that took place at his school. Requests his attendance at the "Teacher's Institute" taking place next month. Comments on letters recently received from Joseph. Ink on letter is very faded and difficult to read in sections.

GLC03523.10.242

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife telling her he wished she wrote more often as he is lonely and in a "godforsaken plase for we are hemed in here on an island where we can see nor hear nothing but death and distruction on every side..." He reports to her that their...

GLC03523.11.11

to Frank Damuth

Announces the death of Dolphus Damuth on 30 December 1913, written by the "Fort Atkinson Lodge Knights of Pythias, in loving remembrance of the many delightful years he was a member of this lodge."

GLC03523.14.86

Reunion parade in Indianapolis

"Keystone [illegible] Company, Manufacturers and Publishers, Meadville, Pa., St. Louis, Mo." Caption on front: Grand Army Review, Indianapolis, Ind., U.S.A." Telephone or electrical poles and wire, trolley track in the street. Drummers and buglers...

GLC05137.257

Soldiers in front of a Masonic Hall, New Berne, NC [split stereocard]

Image shows three men leaning on a white wooden fence in front of a two-storey brick Masonic Hall. Inscriptions on verso: "Masonic Hall," and "New Berne N.C."

GLC05111.01.1247

[Twenty-Six documents related to the founding and early history of the Society of Cincinnati] Decimalized

GLC04379

[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, State of New York]

Lists officers and their positions.

GLC04379.01

[Docket referring to the division of members of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

GLC04379.02

[Rule of Appointment agreed on, in the General Meeting of the Society of Cincinnati]

Lists state societies with a number next to each, possibly the number of members or votes.

GLC04379.04

[Member list of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Lists member names, and for some, provides the county and town they are from.

GLC04379.05

[Member list of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Lists member names, and for some, provides the county and town they are from.

GLC04379.06

[Member list of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Lists member names underneath the county they are from, and notes their hometown beside their name.

GLC04379.07

[Member list of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Lists member names underneath the county they are from, and notes their hometown beside their name.

GLC04379.08

[Docket pertaining to the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Very brief mention of sending things to Suffolk and Middlesex. The note's purpose and meaning are not clear.

GLC04379.09

[Note pertaining to finances of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Provides numbers of certificates relating to the society's treasury. Jackson had commanded the 16th Massachusetts Regiment and the 4th Massachusetts Regiment during the Revolutionary War. He served as treasurer of the Society of Cincinnati for the...

GLC04379.10

[Treasury receipt of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Certifies receipt of a payment of twelve shillings from Captain Constant Freeman for an "assessment levied on the Society of Cincinnati." Jackson had commanded the 16th Massachusetts Regiment and the 4th Massachusetts Regiment during the...

GLC04379.11

[Treasury receipt of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Certifies receipt of a payment of twelve shillings from Captain Constant Freeman for an "assessment levied on the Society of Cincinnati," which Crocker promised to transmit to Henry Jackson, treasurer of the Society of Cincinnati for the state of...

GLC04379.12

[Treasury receipt of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Certifies receipt of a payment of four dollars from Captain Constant Freeman for Captain Nathaniel Nason's diploma and part of an "assessment levied on the Society of Cincinnati." Jackson had commanded the 16th Massachusetts Regiment and the 4th...

GLC04379.13

[Diploma delivery receipt from the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Indicates that Sewall received a diploma from Constant Freeman for Lieutenant Joseph Tucker, of York, Maine. Promises to deliver it to Tucker. Sewall worked as a lawyer in York, Maine.

GLC04379.14

to Constant Freeman

Circular letter asking each member of the Society of Cincinnati for the state of Massachusetts to come to the meeting on the next fourth of July and bring twenty-four shillings to pay for an assessment and diploma. Edwards was the society's...

GLC04379.15

[Financial document of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Lists various expenses, including "cash paid by Marquis de Lafayette for orders presented the French officers", and to L'Enfant for ribbons.

GLC04379.16

[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Pennsylvania]

Lists officers and their positions.

GLC04379.17

[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, States of Massachusetts, Delaware, and New Jersey]

Lists officers and their positions.

GLC04379.18

[Alphabetical member list of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Lists member names, and for some, provides the county and town they are from. A tally on the back shows that there were 323 members, and also mentions the number that are living in other states, removed but accounted for, dead, in France, or in the...

GLC04379.19

to A.B.

Directs the recipient (identified as "Correspondent") to appoint a member of the Massachusetts Society of Cincinnati from each county to keep the secretary informed of local affairs through regular correspondence. Through such correspondence...

GLC04379.20

[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, State of South Carolina]

Lists officers and their positions.

GLC04379.21

[Note pertaining to the Society of Cincinnati]

Very briefly indicates that officers in the Continental Army instructed the society, while in cantonment on the Hudson River, 10 May 1783.

GLC04379.22

[Proposal for establishing the Society of Cincinnati and founding records]

Copy of a report on deliberations on "proposals for establishing a Society, upon principals therein mentioned, whose members shall be Officers of the American Army" during the cantonment of the army on the Hudson River. Includes a copy of the...

GLC04379.23

[Ink wash drawing of eagle medal for the Society of Cincinnati]

Ink wash drawing of the eagle medal L'Enfant proposed for the society. In his letter to Baron von Steuben at the founding convention, he described two medals and recommended the one drawn here (see GLC04379.23). The actual medal issued resembles...

GLC04379.24

[Pierre L'Enfant's expenses on behalf of the Society of Cincinnati]

Lists expenses related to L'Enfant's ten-week trip to France as an emissary of the Society of Cincinnati, during which time he arranged to have the society's diploma engraved and eagle insignia made. Some non-specific calculations appear on the...

GLC04379.25

Committee on Political Reform. The Union League Club. N.Y. Jan. 7, 1914.

One black-and-white photograph entitled, "Committee on Political Reform," dated January 7, 1914." Image is of ten men in tuxedos around a dinner table at the Union League Club. Fourth from the left sits Samuel W. Fairchild, then President of the...

GLC04471.14

[Photograph of Union League Club meeting]

One sepia-toned photograph of 18 members of the Union League Club sitting around a conference table. At the end of the long table, the man sitting center may be George B. Agnew, the vice-chairman of the Club's Political Reform Committee. To his right...

GLC04471.15

To his wife

Writes that he enjoys good health; mentions seeing Gen. Gilmore riding "with a woman said to be his wife, but I will say I think him the best looking of the two." Mentions the special favors some Masons; receive; speculates on the destination of an...

GLC04558.127

Encampment announcement

Notice for the 32d National Encampment, G.A.R.

GLC04558.199

Reunion announcement

Reunion announcement for the 32d National Encampment, G.A.R.

GLC04558.200

Certificate of honorable discharge

Honorable discharge certificate issued by the Otis G. Banks Post # 137, of the Grand Army of the Republic.

GLC04558.202

to John William Flinn

Informs Professor Flinn that he is unable to attend the reunion of the South Carolina Veterans in May.

GLC04573.09

to John William Flinn

Notification that he has been elected as an honorary member of the association. Written on stationery of the "Army of Northern Virginia Benevolent Association, Louisiana Division."

GLC04573.12

[Diary of James Hannegan of the 5th Ohio Cavalry]

Diary is an autograph manuscript signed, neatly written in pencil, covering 1 January 1863-15 March 1863. At the end of the book Hannegan includes some accounting pages. Enclosed within the diary is a bookmark depicting an eagle and a shield, with...

GLC04129.02

to Frank H. Furness

Lee is unable to attend an event in honor of "G. W. Hodge, the Confederate soldier whose life you saved." Furness invited Lee to attend a reunion of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, which Furness commanded. The reunion was to honor G. W. Hodge...

GLC04271.01

"1874-1883 The Grant Club."

"1874-1883 The Grant Club." Engraved invitation to attend the fourth annual dinner on 2/20/[1883]

GLC04360.044

"Cleveland and Thurman, Club St. Joseph, Mo." White cloth ribbon.

"Cleveland and Thurman, Club St. Joseph, Mo." White cloth ribbon. Featuring gold-stamped Eagle holding banner: "In Union Their Strength," over a red and blue shield of stars and stripes. Mounting dated 1888.]

GLC04360.054

Honor the Noble Dead-Black cloth ribbon

"Honor the Noble Dead. In Memoriam. Gen. Sheridan, Post No. 20 St. Louis Mo." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Emblem of the GAR in the center.

GLC04360.064

"239." Black cloth ribbon

"239." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering and G.A.R. emblem. Mounting inscribed: "Grant Memorial G.A.R.."

GLC04360.070

"Gen. U.S. Grant Commandery No. 28 K.G.E." Red cloth ribbon

"Gen. U.S. Grant Commandery No. 28 K.G.E." Red cloth ribbon with gold lettering. Mounting inscribed: Knights of the Golden Eagle. Philada. 1892."

GLC04360.071

Genl. U.S. Grant. G.A.R. Post 5. Black cloth ribbon

"Genl. U.S. Grant. G.A.R. Post 5. Philadelphia. Grant Memorial 1886." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "1886."

GLC04360.072

"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon

"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."

GLC04360.073

"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon.

"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant. 1885."

GLC04360.074

Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant

"Sun Flower Association Post No. 5 G.A.R. Philadelphia 1890." Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant. Mounting inscribed: "1890."

GLC04360.075