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to his father

Archer announces that the "Hawk" has been sold at public auction for a little more than ten thousand pounds, leaving a balance of more than five thousand pounds outstanding to cover travel costs. A ship built for a "particular" purpose [blockade...

GLC01896.072

to Mr. Newcomb

Written on Archer's return from Cuba through the blockade around Florida. First half of the letter details his belief that the war was lost because of the failure of the public to support the war effort. "...[I]f the people had have stood by them...

GLC01896.076

to Archer Anderson

Wilhelm, a tax collector writes to Anderson about taxes on a parcel of land for the years of 1864, 1866, and 1867.

GLC01896.089

to Archer Anderson

Wilhelm, a tax collector, writes to Anderson about overdue taxes on a parcel of land owned by Anderson and a ten percent penalty to be levied on sum as of 1867/12/01.

GLC01896.090

To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]

Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to...

GLC01896.091

[Checks from the Union Bank of Richmond]

All checks are made out to and signed by "E.R. Archer" and differ in amounts. Each check also has either a green or orange cancelled 3 cent stamp on it. The date and amount of each cancelled check is as follows:

a. 26 July 1873. One Hundred and...

GLC01896.093

to [Edward R. Archer]

Impending Bankruptcy of the Vulcan Iron Works, William's financial woes and his attempts to remedy the situation. Written on "Vulcan Iron Works" stationery: "Manufacturers of Every Variety of Bolts. Nuts and Washers, Iron Railings. Iron Works for...

GLC01896.104

to [Edward R. Archer]

Advice on "...solicit[ing] subscriptions for the mining business..." Jeffery recommends trying around Lynchburg or Norfolk.

GLC01896.108

to Archer Anderson, Esq.

Discussion of land in Franklin County owned by Aaron Jeffery including the tax of $5.33 which is owed on said property, and the possibility of selling the land to the Dutch cultivators living on the land for 10 to 14 dollars per acre.

GLC01896.125

Memorandum book of E.R. Archer

Front cover: "Notes on a trip to Europe in 1878--" Inside back cover: "Memorandum book of E. R. Archer Richmond, Virginia July 20, 1878." From the front [to back], the book acts as a narrative diary, and includes drawings and descriptions of...

GLC01896.161

[Account book of E. R. Archer]

Property and financial account book. P. 1 - 17 record the building and maintenance of the "dwelling house on Franklin Street" 1881/5/9 - 1896/10/2; p 18 - 51 record the building and maintenance expenses for the "house on 6th Street" 1890/5/1 -...

GLC01896.164

The times dispatch industrial edition. [May 5, 1912]

Contains a feature article on a recent real estate boom in Richmond on the main page. Also contains articles on Virginia banks, North Carolina Italian farmers, and Professor Lamson Scribner. Various advertisements are found throughout.

GLC01896.205

to Samuel Hodgdon

Written by Secretary of War Henry Knox to Deputy in Charge of Quartermaster Accounts in Philadelphia Samuel Hodgdon (1792-1794). Knox tells him he will arrange appropriations with Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.

GLC01897

to James William Paige

Discusses legislative action regarding the Bank of the United States, including introduction of the Massachusetts Resolutions before the Senate. Notes that the House majority remains small, and that Senate support should be stronger, but that John C...

GLC01946.17

to James William Paige

Relates his European travels to his brother-in-law. States that Samuel Jaudon, his friend and former cashier of the Bank of the United States, is having financial difficulty but is "on his legs." Complains of the high rate of interest for Americans...

GLC01946.18

to Harriette Story Paige

States at the top of the letter, "1 o'clock- Tariff passed," likely referring to the Tariff of 1842, which returned duties to what they had been before the Compromise Tariff of 1833. Thanks his sister-in-law Paige for the sixth "mouchoir," or...

GLC01946.23

to Daniel Webster

Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury, writes, "[th]e Law limits the amount to be applied in exchanging coin for bullion to $1,000,000. This sum is in existing circumstances too small, & I have already written to the Chmn. [Chairman] of the Commt...

GLC01946.66

Report of the Secretary of State, on... commerce... in foreign countries

Published by order of the House of Representatives. Printed by Childs & Swain, with contemporary notes, notably on p. 7 and 13.

GLC01970

Executive documents. Convention. Session 1865. Constitution of North-Carolina, with amendments, and ordinances and resolutions passed by the convention session, 1865.

Prints reconstruction constitution of North Carolina. Index includes: Messages of Provisional Governor Holden to the convention, Report of public treasurer to the convention, Report of superintendent of insane asylum, Report of superintendent of...

GLC01973

[Workhouse issue of colonial currency].

Cosigned by Job Bacon and Lindsay Coats. Two Pound Ten Shilling note; also listed as fifty shillings. Issued by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. Printed in red and black by Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia. The back contains an engraving of...

GLC01980.05.01

[Rhode Island currency].

Cosigned by Samuel Allen and Elijah Cobb. Three Pound note; also listed as sixty shillings. Part of an issue of £100,000 in legal tender bills of credit equal to lawful silver money. Issued pursuant to acts of May, June and August of 1786 for the...

GLC01980.05.02

[Delaware colonial currency].

Cosigned by John McKinly. Four shilling note. Issued according to an act of the General Assembly of the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex. Back reads: "To Counterfeit is Death." Printed on thick paper containing blue thread and mica in an...

GLC01980.05.03

Gold liberty coin

Coin ca. 32 mm diameter. Collateral to FDR gold order

GLC01983.03

Liberty $5 coin: Pike's Peak gold. Denver. Five D. [by Clark & Co.]

Gold coin, collateral to Lincoln letter ending private coinage, GLC 1989. This coin comes from the last series minted privately at Denver by [Gruber] Clark & Co.

GLC01989.02

[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]

[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]. A photo of two men sitting at a table counting coins.

GLC01992.02

[Hard Times tokens].

Tokens satirizing President Andrew Jackson. Issued after Jackson opposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States, resulting in a depression.

GLC01994.03

President's message

An Extra of the Hartford Times, reporting from telegraph the text of Jackson's first State of the Union. The address discusses what will be many of the major issues during his Presidency. Discusses removal of Native Americans, questions the...

GLC02009

to sister Kate

Complains that he is being kept in town for recruiting despite the poor recruitment rate. Writes that recruiting costs $219 a month and feels that the government should act more economically instead of wasting money on recruiting parties. He was...

GLC02016.026

Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific

One newsmap entitled, "Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of the state of Alaska and a paragraph detailing funds allocating to arming Alaska as a site of defense...

GLC09619.019

Truman and Economic Council

One image dated November 1, 1947 of President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with Edwin G. Nourse. Also pictured are Leon Keyserling and John D. Clark. All men were members of the Economic Advisory Council.

GLC08878.1425

Truman Returns -- In the Rain

One image dated August 7, 1946 of President Harry S. Truman unboarding from an airplane while an attendant holds an umbrella above him.

GLC08878.1426

Truman Signs British Loan Bill

One image dated July 15, 1946 of President Harry S. Truman signing a British loan agreement bill for $3.75 million. Also pictured are Fred M. Vinson, James F. Pyrnes, Lord Inverchapel, and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn.

GLC08878.1427

President Addresses Bankers Convention

One undated picture of President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking at the American Bankers Association convention. Typewritten notes detail that the economic standing of the country at the moment of the speech.

GLC09957.25

The Negro Market in 1956

One booklet entitled, "The Negro Market in 1956," dated May 1, 1956. Contains five speeches delivered at the annual Marketing Clinic at Tennessee A&I University on April 5 to 6, 1956. Speeches pertain to approaches for the African American market...

GLC09973.03

[Collection of Harvey Milk political materials][Decimalized .01-.14]

Collection of 14 items dated 1976 to 1994 related to poltician Harvey Milk. Consists of materials related to his campaign while running for offices of supervisor and assemblyman in San Francisco. Items contains slogans and campaign platforms. Also in...

GLC09871

"Freyheyt Amerika'm Aznzede iz Beshtstsu Em Lamir a Kzift Band Libedti"

One poster printed in Yiddish by the Allied Printing Trades Council. It was released during World War I to promote purchasing liberty bonds. The phrase translates to: America's freedom is ours. Let's protect it. Buy liberty bonds

GLC09815.01

"Amerika szabadsaga a mi szabadsagunk. Vedelmezzuk meg hat es. Vegyunk Liberty Bond-ot."

One poster printed in Hungarian by the Allied Printing Trades Council. The text reads, "Amerika szabadsaga a mi szabadsagunk. Vedelmezzuk meg hat es. Vegyunk Liberty Bond-ot." Poster advertises to purchase liberty bonds. The first line translates,...

GLC09815.02

[OUR BROTHERS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM HELP THEM! BUY FREEDOM BOND]

One poster printed in Greek by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Poster is dated 1917-1918, and released during World War I to promote buying liberty bonds.

GLC09815.03

"I Nostri Fratelli Stanno Combattendo Per La Liberta! Aiutateli. Acquistate Liberty Bonds."

One poster printed in Italian by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Item is dated 1917-1918 and was released during World War I. The text translates to: Our Brothers Are Fighting For Freedom! Help them. Buy Liberty Bonds.

GLC09815.04

"Amerikas Freiheit ist die unserige. Wir Wollen Sie Verteidigen! Kauft Freiheits Bonds!"

One poster printed in German by the Allied Printing Trades Council dated 1917-1918 released during World War I. Text translates to: America's freedom is ours. We want to defend you! Buy Freedom's Bonds!

GLC09815.05

"Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You"

One campaign flyer entitled "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You" dated 1977. Details the Castro Street Fair which was organized by Harvey Milk. Contains images from the fair and Harvey Milk canvassing for the vote. Explains his vision for the Castro...

GLC09871.04

"The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues."

One booklet entitled, "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues," dated 1977. Includes Milk's stance on matters related to zoning, infrastructure, transportation, elections and community involvement...

GLC09871.05

"The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco."

One booklet entitled, "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco," dated 1977. Item is a print of The Bay Guardian's endorsement of Harvey Milk running for Supervisor of District 5 in San Francisco, CA. Also includes...

GLC09871.06

"Gayvote" [Volume 1, No. 1, January 1978]

One issue of "Gayvote" dated January 1978. Cover page consists of Harvey Milk's swearing in at City Hall on January 9, 1978, followed by a news article covering the event. Other articles within the documents are: feature on the San Francisco Gay...

GLC09871.07

Urban Renewal

One pamphlet entitled "Urban Renewal" by B.T. McGraw dated 1955. Document relates to creating a federal program to improve housing standard in "slum areas," and "deteriorating neighborhoods." Also details how segregation does not benefit the economic...

GLC09640.234

The Structure of the American Economy

One report entitled, "The Structure of the American Economy," dated June 1940 printed by the National Resources Planning Board. Item was prepared based off a symposium of five speakers. Articles by the contributors relate to employment and economic...

GLC09640.191

The Atlantic Monthly [January - December 1902][Decimalized .01-.12]

Collection of Atlantic Monthly dated 1902. Consists of 12 issues ranging from a variety of subjects pertaining to education, women's rights, international opinions, travel essays and short stories.

GLC09888

Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy

One booklet entitled, "Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy," dated June 1937. Item is a report on the status of cities in the United States detailing problems of inequality in labor, transportation, housing, public health and crime.

GLC09640.236

The Journal of Negro Education [Volume XXII, No. 3 (Summer 1953)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education entitled, "The Relative Status of the Negro Population in the United States" dated Summer 1953. Articles of this issue pertain to the African American population in the United States with analysis on...

GLC09640.099

The Atlantic Monthly [March 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated March 1902. Contains an essay on the economic and educational future of the Philippines by Fred W. Atkinson and Charles A. Conant.

GLC09888.03