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Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset

One engraving of Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by T. Fry.

GLC08878.1674

Edward Armitage, R.A.

One photograph of painter Edward Armitage taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1720

E.M. Ward, R.A.

One photograph of Edward Matthew Ward in 1878 taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1724

William Calder Marshall, R.A.

One photograph of William Calder Marshall, in 1878 taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1731

Envelope commemorationg Thomas Eakins

One empty envelope commemorationg Thomas Eakins dated November 6, 1967. Features an illustration of a man at a desk watching a boxing match inset is a portrait of Thomas Eakins. It has been postmarked and stamped first day of issue. The stamp is...

GLC08878.2012

Gustave Dore

One photograph of Gustave Dore, French printmaker and artist dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1807

to Margaret and Paul Lobik

One invitation sent to Margaret and Paul Lobik for a voice recital to take place on October 25. The recital is performed by the students of Gladys Hemus. The name Virginia Heereen is written in the lower right corner of the invitation.

GLC09579.072

The Fatal Necklace

One play by Joseph U. Harris and Harold B. Allen titled the Fatal Necklace published 1912.

GLC09579.079

[Northwestern University A Capella Choir Program, 1937]

One program for the thirtieth season of the Northwestern University A Capella Choir dated 1937.

GLC09579.091

[Concert tickets]

Two tickets for a concert to take place on April 14. The tickets are for seats J13 and J14.

GLC09579.095.02

Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from...

GLC09996

Negro Digest [Volume X, No. 9 (July 1961)]

One issue of the Negro Digest dated July 1961. Contains articles related to desegregation, entertainment, property value related to African Americans purchasing homes, testimonial of a former Black employee of the White House, discussion of Afro...

GLC09973.01

Engraving of Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey

One engraving of Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey dated 1836. Half portrait of Howard based on a painting by Peter Paul Rubens.

GLC08878.1569

[Engraving of portrait of Abraham Lincoln]

Artist's proof signed in lower right corner, "Wm. E. Marshall."

GLC03201.01

[Robert and Shelia Stone meeting Queen Elizabeth II]

One photograph taken by Pic Photos dated 1981. Photograph taken at a London Theater at a command performance of the 1981 movie "Absence of Malice" starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, and directed by Sidney Pollack. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince...

GLC09620.423

[Etching of Ohio State University Library]

One etching of the front of the Ohio State University Library dated 1966. Artist's signature, "Morritt" is included in the bottom corner. A statue of President William Oxley Thompson is depicted in the front of the library.

GLC09640.228

P.W.A. in Action

One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; identifying each states' local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum, infratstructure...

GLC09879

to "Father"

One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other...

GLC07713.02.01

[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

[Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

GLC07713.02.03

Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.

One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.

GLC07713.02.04

[Cutout of flourished shape]

One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.

GLC07713.02.05

[Cutout of a shield with illustrations]

One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.

GLC07713.02.06

Beaumarchais

One engraving entitled "Beaumarchais" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0227

Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des Gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex

One engraving entitled "Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex (Latin)" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of King Charles I. Engraved by Pieter de Jode II from an original painting by Sir Anthony van...

GLC08878.0240

[E.W. Clark]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portrait of an unidentified man (possibly E.W. Clark). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0244

H.K. Clark; N.Y.

One engraving entitled "H. K. Clark; N.Y." circa 1861-1877. Portrait of H.K. Clark. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0245

The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...

GLC09899.03

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 13, 1945. Writes his parents that he received a bunch of letters the past few days. He has plans to go to the movies and is glad to hear that Susan and...

GLC09611.419

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 25, 1945. He is enclosing photos of him and Russell Brady around Hawaii and mentions that he will send more when he can get a camera and film. He also...

GLC09611.422

[Second Grand Concert by the Amateur Band of the Anderson Troop]

One broadside promoting a concert by the Amateur Band of the Anderson Troop to take place on October 20, 1862.

GLC03523.24.021

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated July 15, 1944. Leonard updates them on the mail he received. He had letters from them, June Walter, Dottie Erickson, Dot Runk, Miss Shoemaker, and Johnny...

GLC09611.343

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 6, 1944. He recently watched three different movies, and has been working a lot. He received their Friday letter and is glad they went to visit...

GLC09611.361

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 30, 1944. He went to a movie "Janie," which he thought was the funniest movie he ever saw. He updated them and listed who sent him Christmas cards...

GLC09611.393

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 2, 1945. He mentioned receiving letters from them Lorraine Fencil, Marguerite Graeff, Florence Huber, Robert Winemiller and Dick Miller. Dick, Robert...

GLC09611.408

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 6, 1945. He attended a showing of "National Velvet" featuring Mickey Rooney and greatly recommends it. He apologizes for being so anxious about the...

GLC09611.416

to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel...

GLC08334.03

[Pencil sketches of life in Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright]

One set of sketches dated 1861 of life at Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright. Depicts the sleeping quarters at Camp Wright, ration station and soldiers at Camp Wilkins. Envelope is addressed to G. B. Mitchell.

GLC08334.04

The Star Spangled Banner Independent

One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.

GLC08334.15

to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of...

GLC08334.17

Engraving of Carle Vernet

One engraving of Carle Vernet dated circa 1840. Bust portrait of Vernet.

GLC08878.0630

Engraving of Anthony van Dyck

One engraving of Anthony van Dyck circa 1700. Portrait of Dyck based on his self-portrait.

GLC08878.0661

Engraving of Simon Vouet

One engraving of Simon Vouet circa 1700. Bust portrait of Vouet in a decorated frame. Based on a self-portrait.

GLC08878.0667

Engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler

One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Half portrait of Whistler. Based on a painting by Walter Greaves.

GLC08878.0774

Engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler

One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Two portraits of Whistler. Based on a sketch by Mortimer Menpes.

GLC08878.0775

Engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler

One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler. Based on a sketch by Mortimer Menpes.

GLC08878.0776

Engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler

One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler. Based on a lithograph by Thomas Robert Way.

GLC08878.0777

Engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler

One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler.

GLC08878.0778

Engraving of Carl Maria von Weber

One engraving of Carl Maria von Weber dated circa 1820. Bust portrait of Weber.

GLC08878.0815

Engraving of Benjamin West

One engraving of Benjamin West dated 1829. Half portrait of West.

GLC08878.0832

Engraving of Benjamin West

One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Standing portrait of West based on a painting by Thomas Lawrence.

GLC08878.0833

Engraving of Benjamin West

One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West.

GLC08878.0834

Engraving of Benjamin West

One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West based on a drawing by J. Thomson.

GLC08878.0835

Engraving of Benjamin West

One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West.

GLC08878.0836

Postcard of Tennessee Williams

One blank postcard of Tennessee Williams dated circa 1990. Seated portrait of Williams.

GLC08878.0907

Engraving of Eliza Winstanley

One engraving of Eliza Winstanley dated circa 1890. Full portrait of Winstanley in costume portraying Mrs. Quickly from the play the Merry Wives of Windsor.

GLC08878.0925

Engraving of Mary Wolsington

One engraving of Mary Wolsington dated circa 1800. Standing portrait of Wolsington.

GLC08878.0951

Engraving of Fernando Wood

One engraving of Fernando Wood dated circa 1950. Bust portrait of Wood.

GLC08878.0954

Engraving of Fernando Wood

One engraving of Fernando Wood dated circa 1950. Bust portrait of Wood.

GLC08878.0955

The Navy Sings

One document entitled The Navy Sings dated circa 1940-1945. The document is a list of lyrics to various naval songe. The songs are; Here Comes the Navy, Over the Seas, Navy Hymn, God Bless America, Stout Hearted Men, Marine Hymn, Marching Along...

GLC09611.599

to Mat

One letter addressed to Mat from John G. Scurry dated Camp near Richmond, June 13, 1862. Describes sneaking off to the theater and escaping his own provost cavalry.

GLC03957.08

Bust of Marcus Garvey

One bust of Marcus Garvey sculpted by Nigerian artist, Stephen Okeke dated 2001. Bust is made of plaster and gilt paint.

GLC09970

The Freeman [Volume 9, No. 32 (October 16, 1897)]

One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis, Indiana dated October 16, 1897. Contains news related to Black communities in Indiana: the erection of a new church and community programs planned, advertisements, cartoons, book reviews, serials...

GLC09971

Ink and watercolor sketch of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, S.C. by 1st Lt, 1st NY Engineers.

Ink and watercolor sketch of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, S.C. by 1st Lt, 1st NY Engineers, two weeks after Fort's capture. Overview, with approaches, and positions of 16 guns and 2 mortars.

GLC08310

[Letters belonging to Wallace and George B. Mitchell, 1861-1867][Decimalized .01-.30]

Collection of letters belonging to George B. and Wallace Mitchell dated 1861-1867. Consists of approximately 32 letters, illustrations, and Union Patriotic envelopes. George B. and Wallace Mitchell were brothers and Union soldiers who served with the...

GLC08334

[Soldier's archive] [Decimalized .01- .06]

Simon Mower Whistler, soldier's archive of Harrisburg, PA physician. With three war time diaries, manuscript memoirs, medical journal and watercolor of hospital ship "Connecticut."

GLC08362

Sketches From My Diary The Hospital Transport Service In The Civil War

There are 21 chapters of this manuscript.

GLC08362.01

Watercolor of Medical Ship The Connecticut

GLC08362.02

[Medical Journal of Simon Mower Whistler]

GLC08362.03

[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

GLC08362.04

[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

GLC08362.05

[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

GLC08362.06

The Girl I Left Behind Me

features woman crying on a soldier's shoulder.

GLC08413.17

[Depicts the First Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas Plains, fought 21 July 1861]

Sketched in pencil and ink, with a later note describing Paris as a Mississippi soldier. Includes locations, camps, and positioning of troops. Inscribed on verso to George's mother Mary C. Paris.

GLC08432

Stump Speaking

Civil War print of a man addressing a crowd. A note at the bottom indicates it was "Engraved by Goupil & Company after a painting by George Caleb Bingham." Another notes that it was "Reproduced at the Lakeside Press by Donnelly Sheet Fed Gravure."

GLC08442.11

untitled [auction house]

B&W picture of men at an auction house. a painting is up for sale.

GLC08484.1

[Thomas Jefferson medal]

Issued by the Society of Medalists and based upon Jean-Antoine Houdon's portrait of Jefferson.

GLC08626

Life Studies of the Great Army [print portfolio -- incomplete set]

20 of 40 copperplate etchings made by Forbes while accompanying Union armies. Complete set under GLC02199. The condition of this collection is not as good as the complete set listed above.

GLC08653

The reveille on the line of battle

Marked "Plate 1." Contains two images. Top half is titled "The Reveille on the Line of Battle," and the bottom half is titled "Tattoo in Camp." Top half depicts the line of battle at daylight. The regimental bugler stands on the crest of the hill...

GLC08653.01

Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp

Marked "Plate 2." The commissary sergeant is in the foreground weighing out rations of meat for the company cook. Structure to the left is an improvised stable built of pine boughs.The camp contains a log cabin and is situated on a lake, which is...

GLC08653.02

A wagoner's shanty

Marked "Plate 4." Contains 3 separate images. Upper left image is titled "A wagoner's shanty," and shows a winter camp of a wagoner. The wagoner is chopping a log in front of his log cabin, which has an overhang of crossed branches and brush. At the...

GLC08653.03

The pontoon bridges

Marked "Plate 5." Depicts an army crossing two pontoon bridges over a river and closing up into column on a hill. The advance is pushing through the woods, which have caught fire. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm...

GLC08653.04

A thirsty crowd at the old spring house

Marked "Plate 6." Contains 2 images. Top half is titled "A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House," and shows scene on the line of march on a hot day. Most of the men are in Zouave uniforms. Bottom half is titled "Newspapers for the Army - A Race for...

GLC08653.05

The leader of the herd

Marked "Plate 7." Depicts cattle for army use being led by a Zouave butcher. Three other men with whips are riding along the line of cattle, which extends out of the view of the picture. Across the road can be seen the graves of two Union soldiers...

GLC08653.06

A Christmas dinner

Marked "Plate 9." A lonely image of the outer picket line. An off-duty soldier next to a make shift shelter of pine boughs and fence rails cooks a meager meal and is tries to keep his hands warm. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.8 x...

GLC08653.07

The newspaper correspondent

Marked "Plate 11." Shows a rider traveling down a road in a forest with dispatches with news of a battle, ahead of a rival correspondent. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.5 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Titles...

GLC08653.08

A scene on the roadside near summer camp

Marked "Plate 14." Depicts two calvarymen, who have just returned from scouting, having their horses shod. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from...

GLC08653.09

The rear of the column

Marked "Plate 18." Depicts stragglers and wagon guards bringing up the rear while the wagon train is seen coming down the distant hill, with flankers thrown out to protect it from the enemy's horseman. Depicts a black man, possibly a freed slave...

GLC08653.10

Stuck in the mud

Marked "Plate 19." Contains 2 images. Top half titled "Stuck in the Mud," depicts a pontoon wagon with a boat stuck fast in the mud. A regiment of infantry is pulling on a rope attached to the head of the team, trying to drag them to firmer ground...

GLC08653.11

On picket at the river bank

Marked "Plate 22." Has 3 images. Upper left image is titled "On Picket at the River Bank," and shows several large trees along the edge of a river with a solider standing next to one of them. Upper right image is titled "An Old Saw Mill," and shows...

GLC08653.12

The "Reliable Contraband"

Marked "Plate 23." A scene at the cavalry outpost. In the foreground a black runaway slave, a contraband of war, is leading an old horse and is seen hesitatingly imparting to anxious officers what little information he posses of the enemy's movements...

GLC08653.13

A distant battle

Marked "Plate 25." Battle seen from a distance of about 6 miles. In the foreground is an abandoned breastwork; and on the road to the left a column of troops is seen hurrying toward the sound and smoke of distant cannon. Actual size of the image...

GLC08653.14

A hot day

Marked "Plate 27." Group of five images. Upper left is titled "A Hot Day," and depicts soldiers grouped about a gun in position, and sleeping under a shelter. Upper right is titled "Beef Steak Rare," and shows a grizzled soldier in camp holding a...

GLC08653.15

Newspapers in camp

Marked "Plate 28." The newsman is sitting on horseback, surrounded by men in camp who are buying and reading the latest news from the front as it comes from the rear. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.9 x 40.3 cm. Outline from...

GLC08653.16

Gone off with the Yanks

Marked "Plate 32." Contains 4 images. Upper left image is titled "Gone off with the Yanks," and shows what appears to be an abandoned slave shack. Upper right image is titled "A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey," and shows soldiers appearing to...

GLC08653.17

The outer picket line, winter

Marked "Plate 33." A stunning landscape with several tents and men in the foreground. The mountains dominate the background. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.4 x 40.2 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image...

GLC08653.18

Traffic between the lines

Marked "Plate 35." Depicts pickets trading for coffee and tobacco between the fortified lines during a truce. the enemy's works, protected by abattis and cheveaux-de-frise, are seen in the background, with groups of soldiers on the parapet. The...

GLC08653.19

Bummers

Marked "Plate 39." A group of cavalrymen huddles on a road, watching a body of men who have just appeared at the turn in a road. One says, "They're 'Johnnies,' boys, as sure as you're born." Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.3 x 40.3...

GLC08653.20

Harper's weekly: a journal of civilization. [Vol. 42, no. 2188 (November 26, 1898)]

Discusses an opinion printed in a British paper that the United States should "take the Philippines, and all the other Spanish territory of which we can lay our hands." Advocates recruitment of "dark men- negroes, half-castes, Tagals, and...

GLC08725.13

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 18, no. 5507 (December 15, 1858)]

Review of the play of Uncle Tom's Cabin on Broadway on page seven.

GLC08745