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The capitol in the distance, from the Smithsonian towers. [2745]

Half stereocard size negative. Distant view of the capitol dome. Inscription on the old storage envelope by previous owner: "The capitol in the distance - before 1863 because the dome is unfinished - this photograph was taken from the tower of the...

GLC05111.01.0481

Sitting portrait of Grant

Sitting portrait of Grant holding an envelope. Printed signature. Capitol building is visible in the background. Johnson & Fry Publishers, 1869, from a painting by Chappel.

GLC04360.103

Carte de visite of an engraving entitled "Grant & Family"

Photo of an engraving entitled "Grant & Family" featuring Ulysses S. Grant in uniform, Julia Grant and their four children. Capitol building is silhouetted in the background.

GLC04360.084

to George Opdyke

Discusses his unwillingness to place New York City at the mercy of a privateer by sending troops to protect the city. Adds that if he had the troops to spare, he would gladly send them along. The subject of this letter is foreboding of the 1863...

GLC05458

to Commissioners of the City of Washington

Notifies the commissioners that Washington sent the wrong enclosure in a recent letter to them, requests its return, and indicates that the correct one has been sent. The commission was superintending the construction of the city of Washington and...

GLC04103

Soldier in Silhouette

One telephoto entitled, "Soldier in Silhouette" dated April 8, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts the silhouette of a National Guardsmen in front of the U.S. Capitol Building.

GLC09740.053

The Spirit of the Union

One engraving entitled, "The Spirit of the Union," engraved by Currier & Ives. Depicts George Washington standing in clouds below the U.S. Capitol. Mount Vernon is depicted on the right corner. Contains two stanzas related to dissuading the South...

GLC08878.2096

[President Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address]

One portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his first Inaugural Address dated March 4, 1933.

GLC09957.32

[Ticket to the inauguration of President George W. Bush]

One ticket to the inauguration of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney dated January 20, 2001. Sent on behalf of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Document also lists members of the committee and provides...

GLC09705.08

On Through the Night

One telephoto entitled, "On Through the Night" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts armed National Guardsmen standing guard. Seen in the distance is the U.S. Capitol.

GLC09740.018

Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 6, 1968 taken by United Press International. The focus of the image is on an armed National Guardsman. Seen in the distance are buildings on fire. Wire transfer information states that 12,000 federal...

GLC09740.020

[Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition...

GLC09957

[Union soldier's letter]

Discusses completion of the Capitol. Accompanied by patriotic stationery envelope.

GLC08511

to J.Q.A. Ward.

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Lincoln writes discussing the erection and location of a proposed memorial statue to President James Garfield in Washington, D.C. The site selected was "the circle at the foot of the Capitol grounds...

GLC06343.234

[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

[Gallows in Washington D.C.]

View of the gallows just after the drop of Capt. Wirz; with rotunda of the Capitol visible in background. Several people in the background are seen high in the trees trying to get a view of the hanging. With various graphite inscriptions on verso and...

GLC06999.33

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and...

GLC07460.120

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is very grateful to be able to see his family once again and looks forward to being reunited with them. He hopes that the war is over for good and that they will be able to return home soon. Writes that the government is working hard...

GLC07460.121

to Parents

Has not received a letter from them in two weeks. Marched up to Washington. Then went through much of Virginia Maryland over the past two weeks. Now is back only 6 miles from Washington D.C. "The whole trip has not amounted to anything" besides...

GLC09355.080

To his wife

Waiting for letters, rumors of peace propositions, visiting capitol building, rations.

GLC04558.004

to Louise Walbridge

Walbridge describes Washington D.C. and includes a lengthy descriptions of an equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson, capitol building and its statues, the paintings in the dome, and its ventilation system.

GLC04663.01

Re-Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March, 1865.

One photograph entitled, "Re-Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March, 1865," taken by Alexander Gardner. Image is of crowds at·the Capitol Building during Lincoln's inauguration on march 4, 1865. Negative by Wm. H. Smith. Positive by A. Gardner...

GLC05111.01.0006

Wing of the Capitol building with flag at half-staff.

A print of a photograph taken of the Grand Review of the Union Army on May 23rd, 1865. The photograph shows the north wing of the US Capitol building with the camera facing south-west. There is a large crowd in front of the Capitol, presumably...

GLC05111.01.0011

[Harewood Hospital with view of capitol building in background]

A print of a photograph of Harewood Hospital, Washington, DC. View of 12 rectangular buildings comprising the hospital. Water tower can be seen to the left of the image, along with part of the white fence that bordered the hospital. Most of the...

GLC05111.01.0141

Front of Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.

Inscription on verso: "Grand Review Washington 1865." Numeric Notation on verso: "171." Mounted soldiers followed by infantry units form a long line of columns down Constitution Ave. with the dome of the Capitol building visible in the distant...

GLC05111.01.0698