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Lady Godina's Rout; Or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan

One colored engraving titled "Lady Godina's Rout; Or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan" dated March 12, 1796. Features a room full of men and women playing cards. One woman in the front of the image wears a low cut gown. A man leans over her shoulder...

GLC09791.19

Oroonoko advertisement

This item is a mounted broadside advertisement for the play Oroonoko; or the Royal slave at the Theatre Royal. It lists the actors in each part for the February 20, 1818 show. It also notes that after Oroonoko the Forest of Bondy; or the Dog of...

GLC09898.07

to Reverend Mr. Jones

A letter from William Wilberforce to Reverend Mr. Jones. Wilberforce asks Jones to leave the publications he brought with his friend Mr. Pringle as he is travelling about a lot and has too much baggage already. He also mentions that Jones had asked...

GLC09898.12

to William Stodhart

A bill of sale for an unnamed enslaved girl, purchased for 45 pounds

GLC09898.01

to John Young Esquire

Wilberforce sends a quick note to his friend regarding a mutual friend of theirs William Hill. Hill had taken a trip to Bath and in his absence made arrangements for all mail and parcels he received to be kept for him at a shop in the area...

GLC09898.05

to John Young Esquire

This letter from William Wilberforce to John Young concerns a friend of Young's who wishes to visit someone at his home in Africa. Wilberforce cautions that if this unnamed person wants to travel there he must be careful and get as close as possible...

GLC09898.04

to Major General Wool

A letter from Mary Brown Davis to Major General Wool regarding helping "contraband" or escaped enslaved people who have taken refuge in Fort Monroe. Davis outlines her history and where she lived before Chicago. She mentions having been born in...

GLC09898.16

to the Sheriff of Chatham

A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co. by William Thompson. The amount to be...

GLC09898.09

Mandate of Payment

A mandate of payment for M. Boutin for the work of the enslaved person Sam. Sam worked on the public chain gang for twenty one days at the rate of twenty five cents a day. The payment from the city to M. Boutin is for "Five Piastres Twenty-Five Cents...

GLC09898.11

[Manumission document]

A manumission notice that Barthelemy Campanel plans to emancipate Hanna an enslaved woman of about 60 years of age. The notice states that if anyone has an objection to this manumission they are to file the objection with the Parish Court within 40...

GLC09898.10

At a Public Meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Manufacturers, and Inhabitants of Kendal, held at the Town-Hall, January 23, 1792

GLC09898.02

to unknown

GLC09898.13

to The Earl of Balcarres

GLC09898.03

to Mrs. L.E.A. Sanford

GLC09898.15

[Muster Roll 30th New York Volunteers]

One muster roll for the 30th regiment of New-York Volunteer Militia dated June 1, 1861. Commanded by Eduard Frisbee. Contains names of privates, rank, age, enrollment, how far they travelled and additional notes. Reverse side contains signature of...

GLC10058.01

To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from James Sensenbrenner, House representative for Wisconsin's ninth district, to Moorhead for a vote in favor of the Civil Rights Preservation Act that replaced the Grove City Bill. It would protect religious rights under the...

GLC09613.01.09

to Alexander Hamilton

Angelica sends a picture of herself to Hamilton and asks his opinion. She complains that he hasn't written since August but that she forgives him as she knows he is busy. She sends her love to Alexander, her sister and the family and asks Hamilton to...

GLC09635.02

[Portrait of Samuel Houston]

Portrait of Samuel Houston. Included with GLC01119.01. Date drawn from handwritten note in pencil.

GLC01119.02

Stephen Austin "The Father of Texas"

Magazine clipping image of Stephen Austin standing in a forest with a dog, holding a rifle. The image is printed from a portrait held by the Texas Historical Society. A two page clipping is included which gives a brief biography of Austin. Clipping...

GLC02452.02

[Engraving of John Quincy Adams]

Black and white engraving of John Quincy Adams. Date is unknown, but the engraving was originally included as collateral to GLC04006.01, which is dated circa 1833. Printed by D. Appleton & co.

GLC04006.02

To Father

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's new post in China. She writes that she is on her way to her house in Chang Shan in Cheh Kiang Province in the south eastern part of China. She thought it would take two weeks but...

GLC09585.03

to Mother

Letter from H. Hamilton Williams (signed Harold) in which he accuses his mother, Cordelia S. Williams of being too emotional and overbearing, forgetting that they are now all grown and adults themselves. He accuses her of trying to "glorify James out...

GLC09587.304.01

to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams

Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams. 225 East Harrison Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24016. The return address is H. Hamilton Williams Ph.D. 1128 East 80th Street Los Angeles 1, California. The evelope is stamped near the bottom left hand...

GLC09587.304.02

to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to Nancy about the weather and their family and friends. She writes that she is watching television and mentions Roy who will be going to Alexandria for a basketball game. Nancy's mother closes by mentioning that Roy Taormina...

GLC09600.22

to Nancy Anderson

One letter from Ellis Garaudy to Nancy Anderson dated June 7, 1969. Ellis thanks Nancy for the fudge she sent, and commenting that he shared the gum with friends. He also mentions that he had the picture she sent him enlarged and painted on silk in...

GLC09607

[Sketch to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

One sketch signed Robert dated March 7, 1939. A sketch of the Rocky Mountains with compass points. The second side of the letter has a smiley face. Drawn in pencil. Labeled "Intriguing" and signed "Robert" in Jessie Hollis handwriting.

GLC09611.006

to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that they will have to send V-Mails more often as the radio announced that the use of air mail stamps will not guarantee delivery by air mail. He also thanks Olive foe the socks, gloves, and big squares. He mentions getting a hors d...

GLC09614.11

to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that it was a field day with the mail and that he got three air mails, two V-Mails, and one letter. The letter was from his father and dated in October, but everything else was from February. He also got a box from Mrs. Salter with...

GLC09614.12

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All goes well with him, C-rations are still terrible. They now have twenty-eight missions with "a long road to forty." He saw Al Vinal's nephew and heard he finished up his forty missions not too long ago. He and a few...

GLC09620.165

to Sheila Stone

Printed email from Jane Rosen thanking Sheila Stone for the donation of "Letters in a Box." Jane Rosen works for the Imperial War Museums.

GLC09620.204

Legacy of Letters

An article from the Lifestyles section of the Berkshire Eagle newspaper describes how the "Letters in a Box" project began. Mentions that Sheila Stone was going to give the collection to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.

This copy is the same...

GLC09620.248.01

Legacy of Letters

An article from the Lifestyles section of the Berkshire Eagle newspaper describes how the "Letters in a Box" project began. Mentions that Sheila Stone was going to give the collection to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.

This copy is the same...

GLC09620.248.02

Register and Vote

One poster entitled, "Register and Vote," dated 1965. Front lists days, times, and locations of voter registration with a bullet point list of reasons citizens must register, indicating "All You Need Is Some Identification--Such As A Utility Bill or...

GLC09623

to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler

A letter from Angelica to her Mother. Angelica mentions her Father and a letter he sent mentioning her mother is healthy again and looks better. She mentions sending seeds that her father asked for. Angelica also mentions that there is a possibility...

GLC09629.02

to Elizabeth Hamilton

A love letter from Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton. In this romantic letter he states, "With no object of sufficient importance to occupy my attention here I am left to feel all the weight of our separation. I pass a great part of my time in...

GLC09633

to Philip Jeremiah Schuyler

A letter between Elizabeth and her brother Philip concerning inheritance from her father. In particular furniture that was purchased as well as an amount of money that was given to her in the past. "a report has prevailed that my father gave me six...

GLC09638.02

By the King, A Proclamation. Declaring the Cessation of arms, as well by Sea as Land, agreed upon between his Majesty, the most Christian King, the King of Spain, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America

This was the English announcement of cessation of hostilities; reciprocal proclamation by the American Peace Commissioners was issued on February 20th, and signed in type by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay.

GLC09647

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 8, 1943. Robert begins by noting Leonard's chivalrous nature. He notes a recent trip to Chattanooga. In reference to a remark made by Leonard about Robert and Dotty, he says...

GLC09611.042

to Franklin Hopper

One letter from Janet Fukushima dated March 8, 1943 addressed to Franklin F. Hopper, director of the New York Public Library with a summary of the Forum on Japanese American in the Victory Program. Thanking Hopper for participating in the forum held...

GLC09692

Appropriation for Department of State, for Implementing the Narcotics Limitation Convention of 1931--Communication from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Appropriation for Department of State, for Implementing the Narcotics Limitation Convention of 1931--Communication from the President of the United States," dated March 9, 1935, containing finacial estimate for the Speaker of...

GLC09693.12

Berkeley, Calif.

One telephoto entitled, "Berkeley, Calif.," taken by UPI dated March 9, 1965. Image is of a crowd of protesters with city buildings visible in the background. Wire transfer information states that protest took place from UC Berkeley to Oakland City...

GLC09717.04

Troopers in action

One wirephoto entitled, "Troops in Action" taken by Associated Press dated March 7, 1965. Image is of state troopers removing a protester in front of a gas station. Wire transfer information states that state troopers wore gas masks while breaking up...

GLC09734.04

Charge

One wirephoto entitled, "Charge" taken by Associated Press dated March 8, 1965. Image is of state troops breaking up a civil rights demonstration. Wire transfer information states that the demonstration took place in Selma, Alabama. The purpose of...

GLC09734.05

Marchers Kneel in Prayer

One wirephoto entitled, "Marchers Kneel in Prayer," taken by Associated Press dated March 9, 1965. Image is of a line of protesters praying on their knees. Across from them are state troopers. Wire transfer information states that a judge ordered the...

GLC09734.06

Confrontation

One wirephoto entitled "Confrontation" taken by Associated Press dated March 9, 1965. Image is of protestors approaching a line of state troopers armed with clubs on a highway. Wire transfer information describes that state troopers blocked the...

GLC09734.07

New York School Boycotts

One photograph entitled, "New York," taken by United Press International dated February 3, 1964. Features protestors marching across the Brooklyn Bridge, holding posters calling for the end of segregation and for equal opportunity education. Caption...

GLC09733.03

[Photograph of Police Fighting with CORE Demonstrators on Triborough Bridge, New York]

One photograph entitled, "New York," taken by United Press International dated March 7, 1964. Image is of police removing Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) demonstrators from New York's Triborough Bridge. Seen in the background are cars in traffic...

GLC09733.04

Civil Rights Demonstrators Block Bridge

One photograph entitled, "Civil Rights Demonstrators Block Bridge," taken by Associated Press dated March 7, 1964. Image is of five demonstrators from the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) sitting in the middle of the road blocking the Manhattan...

GLC09733.05

to "Pop"

One letter dated Port-au-Prince, March 8, 1925 addressed to "Pop." Apologizes that his replies were delayed and inquires about his health. Gives detail of his military service and believes there to be no reason for the Navy's occupation in Haiti.

GLC09757.02

to Sharpless D. Green

One letter From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated October 3, 1922. Responds to Green's plea for advice to his senior students at Trenton High School. Roosevelet advises that it is an American citizen's duty to invest in the good...

GLC09783.01

[Passport of George May Powell]

Passport of George May Powell. Partially printed. Signed by the Secretary of State, includes description of Powell's physical characteristics. Features image of United States of America Department of State seal.

GLC00687.076

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Germans Planting Forests in China]

While China is an example of the "evil effects of deforestation," German efforts to develop a strong system of forestry have been successful despite thieves and caterpillars.

GLC00687.176.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.176.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.176.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.177.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.177.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Goverment Issues Record of Wholesale Lumber Prices]

Monthly records have been compiled showing the prices of lumber, selling costs, shipping costs, and the value of mill runs.

GLC00687.185.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.185.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.185.02

Treaty with Cherokee Nation

41st Congress 2nd Session Mis. Doc. No. 79 House of Represenatives

GLC03776.45

Treaty Between the United States and the Makah Tribe of Indians

written on June 9, 1855

GLC04099.34

Treaty Between the United States and the Shoshhonee-Goship Bands of Indians

concluded October 19, 1863
proclaimed January 17, 1865

GLC04099.45

Supplemental Treaty Between the United States and the Ponca Tribe of Indians

concluded March 10, 1865
proclaimed March 28, 1867

GLC04099.67

Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Bands of Shoshonee Indians

concluded July 2, 1863
proclaimed June 7, 1869

GLC04099.81

to Horatio Hale

Letter to her brother written to tell him about her first few days in Washington, GA. She reports that the news of her arrival spread quickly and that she has already had several social engagements, and that the boarding house in which she is staying...

GLC08934.003

to Sarah Hale

Letter to her sister, which is apparently the first since she left home. She describes quickly becoming accustomed to the lifestyle in Georgia and says that she prefers it, including the number of blacks in the area: she mentions that they "find it...

GLC08934.004

[Memorandum of an Agreement]

A contract between George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps and Melancthon M. Hurd and Albert G. Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers, to publish Rawson's Bible Hand Book. GMP will provide illustrations at his cost and will retain...

GLC00687.128

Geo. May Powell Passes Away.

Obituary of George May Powell

GLC00687.274.01

Lincoln's Able Ally is Laid in his Grave

Obituary of George May Powell

GLC00687.274.02

Geo. May Powell

Obituary of George May Powell

GLC00687.274.03

[Excerpts from a book]

Two short excepts from a book that appears to be about genealogy.

GLC02150.30

Phelps Genealogy

Summary of monetary expenses associated with putting the genealogy of the Phelps family together.

GLC02150.30.02

to Lydia A. Bishoff

He arrived safely at 11 o'clock. He wishes he were home to have a talk with Nelly, and wants Bishoff to tell Elenor Heckert that John Deets arrived safely, but has to go on guard tomorrow. He heard that they caught the horse thief at home and would...

GLC03523.40.22

[photograph of Major David Stemple, Jr.]

Photograph of Major David Stemple, Jr.

GLC03523.40.41

to Miss Virginia Young

GLC03769.018

to Mr. John Eyerman

GLC03769.078

to Mr. Samuel S. Dennis

GLC03769.079

petition to hire a friend as a clerk

GLC03769.095

to Mr. P. A. Anderson

GLC03769.097

envelope addressed to Miss Benetta Lindsey

GLC03769.159.11

to my darling big girl (benetta)

GLC03769.159.16

to Elizabeth T. Greenough

GLC03769.162.04

to Sir

GLC03769.168

[certifying David Shaw's right to a particular piece of land]

GLC03769.198

to Delia Slocum

re: Reports that washed out bridges have resulted in no mail delivery for a week. He writes that lack of news has made him "tired and lonesome." After the arrival of the postmaster he closes his letter and reopens it the next day, where he mentions...

GLC03791.024

to Joshua Mauger

Expressing sympathy for Mauger and urging him to remain stoic in the face of his illness.

GLC03902.085

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie's master has not released him yet.

GLC03902.096

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Thompson has agreed to let Mr. Olive review documents relating to the history of Poole that may help Mauger's case.

GLC03902.215

to Joshua Mauger

He has called on Mr. Bean, the Butcher and given him Mauger's message. He requests a loan of £ 100. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.231

to John Butler

GLC03902.287

to John Butler

Document contains five copied letters, all written in London and from Mauger to John Butler.
The first letter, which spans pages 1 and 2, is dated 7 March 1774.
The second letter, which spans pages 3-6, is dated 30 March 1774.
The third letter, which...

GLC03902.291

Account of John Oliver

Kept by Dean for Mauger.

GLC03902.321

to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...

GLC04191.16

to Mary Moore

He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.

GLC04191.17

(House bill no. [blank].) A bill to establish a Nitre and Mining Bureau.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.049

L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2700 (March 9, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux
Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.07

to Woodson Johnson

upset over twelve pairs of shoes that the author made for Mr. Johnson. he was supposed to receive ten dollars and only received nine

GLC09302.012

[sales receipt for R.G Johnson]

GLC09302.065

[Wrecks of USS Downes & Cassin, 7 December 1941]

Naval History & Heritage Command attributes image to Navy Photographer's Mate Harold Fawcett. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.
From Naval History and Hertiage's online catalog: "The wrecked...

GLC09547.02

[Hickam Field]

Inscription on back of photograph: "Hickam Field"

GLC09547.03

Battleship Oklahoma's Deck Breaks Water

Label on front of photograph reads: (WX1) PEARL HARBOR, May 24-- BATTLESHIP OKLAHOMA'S DECK BREAKS WATER---Barnacled deck of the U.S. Battleship Oklahoma breaks water during salvage operations which returned to service 16 of 19 ships sunk by Japs in...

GLC09547.04

to Addie Frizielle

In this letter from 1944 Mrs. Roosevelt responded to one of her critics, Addie Frizielle, who worried about the desegregation of restrooms and forced social interaction between the races in the government's movement toward racial equality in some...

GLC09544.01

[Ship damaged in Pearl Harbor attack]

GLC09547.05