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Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock

One engraving entitled "Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock" dated 1870. Depicts British troops lead by Sir Henry Havelock restoring order during the Indian rebellion in Lucknow, September 25, 1857. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo...

GLC08878.0185

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Supression of the Sepoy Rebellion

One engraving entitled "Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Suppression of the Sepoy Revolt" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Lord Charles John Canning bestowing jewelry to a loyal Rajah, surronded by an audience of British and Indian men. Caption...

GLC08878.0188

The Bombardment of Canton

One engraving entitled "The Bombardment of Canton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a naval battle scene during the Battle of Canton, December 28-31, 1857. Engraved by E. Brandard from artwork by I.W. Carmichael.

GLC08878.0190

Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes

One engraving entitled "Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of Sir Charles Napier commanding his troops through a mountain pass in pursuit of Robber tribes in India. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0191

Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance, Group Leadership Manual for Chairmanship and Floor Leadership

One pamphlet from "Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance, Group Leadership Manual for Chairmanship and Floor Leadership," by O. Garfield Jones dated 1934. Item is a manual on British Parliamentary rules.

GLC09640.095

Origins and Purpose: A Handbook on the British Commonwealth and Empire

One handbook entitled, "Origins and Purpose: A Handbook on the British Commonwealth and Empire," edited by Vincent Harlow dated 1944. Outlines the extent of the British Empire exemplified through condominiums, mandated territories, states, colonies...

GLC09640.322

Coronation Kerchief

One wirephoto taken by Jack Davies released by International News Photos dated November 12, 1952. Shows a woman wearing a kerchief on her head. The kerchief has a picture of Queen Elizabeth II and a plaque that reads, "The Coronation of Elizabeth II...

GLC09677.01

Hunters Shooting into the Blue

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated January 21, 1957. Shows three British planes flying. The attached press release reports that the new planes, F-6's, are the latest versions of the Hawker Hunter Fighter. They claim the F-6s...

GLC09677.19

World War I Liberty bond posters [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of posters printed by the Liberty Loan Committee released during World War I. Consists of five posters related to recruitment and providing aid to Allied soldiers by pushing for citizens to invest in bonds.

GLC09806

[Getting Ready]

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated April 5, 1960. Shows a worker placing flower decorations. The attached press release reports that the decorations are being put up in preparation for the May 6th wedding of Princess Margaret...

GLC09677.52