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Evidence of Typhoid Fever

Mayor affirms that physicians have appeared before him stating that Kiger is unfit to return to his regiment.

GLC03131.16.16

Envelope that contained furlough and passes

For James Kiger. Missing from envelope.

GLC03131.16.17

[Article honoring those who lost their lives in the Civil War]

Title torn from article. "These men fought to maintain and perpetuate the rights of human nature. These men fought, not for themselves alone--they struck the chains from the limbs of four millions of bondsmen..."

GLC03131.16.18

to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.01

to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

GLC03049.02

to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.03

William Crans

GLC06627.01.13

William Crans

GLC06627.01.15

William Crans

GLC06627.01.16

William Crans

GLC06627.01.28

to Alexander Catlin Twining

A letter written by James Pollard Espy to Alexander Catlin Twining. Espy speaks about past and future experiments and the character of huricanes. This letter is written on blue paper. While the date written on the top of the first page of the letter...

GLC07242.02

to Alexander Catlin Twining

An envelope addressed to Alexander C. Twining in New Haven, Conneticut from the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, D.C. The envelope is unaccompanied by contents. 121.757 was written on the back of the envelope. Both bottom corners are torn as is the...

GLC07242.03

to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining

A letter written by Senator Orris Sandford Ferry to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining. Senator Ferry writes to Twining about proposed amendments to a bill that will be put before the House of Representatives.

GLC07242.04

To: Joseph Barnes.

Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.

GLC07963.01

[Vignette of Abraham Lincoln and son Tad]

Reproduction of a photograph taken by Brady. Lincoln and his son are looking at an album of cartes.

GLC07963.02

Abraham Lincoln

Publishing dummy titled "Abraham Lincoln" (made for Meserve's daughter and editor Dorothy Meserve Kunhardt, 1950) with 12 photographs inserted by their corners into the leaves. Signed by Meserve. Sub-text on front of wrapper reads "Photographs from...

GLC08548.02

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Gertrude to her younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gertrude discusses religion and family affairs, including the recent relocation of their family from the Valley of Prattsbugh to out west. In this letter it is...

GLC06253.01

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written by A. L. Van Esquire to his cousin Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire describing his experience at law school and the companions he has made while there. Van also makes reference to Franklin's attendance at another law school...

GLC06253.02

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written by Robert B. Van Valkenburgh to his younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter Robert speaks about family affairs, including his mother and young brothers who are now living in Michigan. Robert also speaks of...

GLC06253.03

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh to her son Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter his mother writes about family affairs including traveling to visit relatives, selling property, and farm work. She also asks that Franklin...

GLC06253.04

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...

GLC06253.05

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by his sister Gertrude. Gertrude speaks of traveling to see family, her deteriorating sight, and family affairs. There is a thin stip missing from the top of the third and fourth page with minimal...

GLC06253.06

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by brother Robert B. Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, Robert tells Franklin what it means to be a lawyer and the moral obligation he has to be honest with his clients. Robert also provides a list of...

GLC06253.07

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by Otis H. Waldo. In this letter Waldo entreats Van Valkenburgh to return and continue working for the firm stating the amounts Van Valkenburgh would be paid for his first and second year of...

GLC06253.08

to Emmeline Wells Pratt

A letter written to Emmeline Wells Pratt by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Van Valkenburgh professes his love and reminisces on their time spent together. In pencil at the top of the letter it is written that Pratt is the fiance of Van Valkenburgh...

GLC06253.09

to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh. In this letter Franklin discusses family affairs and asks his father to consider coming to visit for Thanksgiving and to bringing his mother to visit as well...

GLC06253.10

to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh. Franklin wished his mother a Happy Birthday. The letter notes that Franklin sent his mother a present, which is not in the collection. This letter is...

GLC06253.11

to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh, about family affairs. This letter mentions the inclusion of four dollars, which is not in the collection.

GLC06253.12

to Jacob Van Valkenburgh and Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his parents, Jacob Van Valkenburgh and Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh, wishing them good cheer around the upcoming holidays. This letter is written on Waldo and Van Attorneys and Counsellors at Law...

GLC06253.13

to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh, describing the weather, education, and family affairs. This letter is written on Waldo and Van Attorneys and Counsellors at Law letterhead.

GLC06253.14

to Mrs. Atarrisum Voorlies

I signed telegram by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh informing Mrs. Atarrisum Voorlies that his brother, Gerrit Smith Van Valkenburgh, and another individual would be joining her for dinner. The teleram has small tears along the crease lines and in...

GLC06253.15

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother, Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gerrit expounds Christian doctrine and speaks of local involvement during the Civl War. There is a large purple stamp in the upper left hand corner of the...

GLC06253.16

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward thanks his brother for the gift of the book "The Shuttle," and mentions a recent health scare. The letter is signed Edy.

GLC06253.17

to Mrs. Gerit Smith Van Valkenburgh

A letter to Mrs. G. S. Van Valkenburgh. This letter details family affairs icluding the goings on of many of its members. The letter is unsigned, but it is believed to be written by a relative of Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh due to context. The...

GLC06253.18

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother. Butler writes about holiday festivities, family affairs, and the weather. The recipient of the letter is believed to be Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh based on colletion context. The letter...

GLC06253.19

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward writes about the history of Anoka, Minnesota and his experiences in town. The recipient of the letter is believed to be Franklin Butler Van...

GLC06253.20

to Getty

A letter written by Frank to Gertrude informing her of the death of Kate who is to be buried in Racine County, Wisconsin. Kate is believed to be Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh's sister Catherine. It is unclear the relationship and identity of Getty...

GLC06253.21

to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh. Franklin updates his father on family affairs, requests money from him on behalf of Lizzie, speaks of the sucess of his farm, and asks that his father bring his...

GLC06253.22

to Otis H. Waldo Esquire

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to Otis H. Waldo, the husband of his sister Gertrude Coeymans Waldo. This letter is the reply to letter GLC06253.08 that Waldo sent Van Valkenburgh. Gertrude is referred to in this letter as Getty.

GLC06253.23

William Crans

GLC06627.01.11

William Crans

GLC06627.01.12

William Crans

GLC06627.01.14

William Crans

GLC06627.01.17

William Crans

GLC06627.01.18

William Crans

GLC06627.01.19

William Crans

GLC06627.01.20

William Crans

GLC06627.01.21

[Roll of Company B 1st Vet Cavalry]

This is a list of 85 names

GLC06627.01.22

To William Crans

GLC06627.01.23

To William Crans

GLC06627.01.24

To William Crans

GLC06627.01.25

To William Crans

GLC06627.01.26

Adolphus W. Crans

GLC06627.01.27

William Crans

GLC06627.01.29

William Crans

GLC06627.01.30

William Crans

GLC06627.01.31

T. N. Wolfe

GLC06627.01.32

T. N. Wolfe

GLC06627.01.33

William Crans

GLC06627.01.34

Thomas N Wolfe

GLC06627.01.35

William Crans

GLC06627.01.36

Thomas N Wolfe

GLC06627.01.37

William Crans

GLC06627.01.38

William Crans

GLC06627.01.39

Astrology essay

An essay written by Alexander Catlin Twining on determining the distance between a location and the Earth's axis rotation. Notes made in side margins on page 1 and 2. Diagrams and illustrations on pages 3 and 10.

GLC07242.01

to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining

A letter written by Thomas Main to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining. Main found a series of designs Twining had drawn for an ice machine and was notifying Twining that they were in his possession.

GLC07242.05

Supplemental information

A manuscript of supplamental information regarding Alexander Catlin Twining's patent application for an ice machine. There is a large illustration on page 2.

GLC07242.06

Scientific and Experimental Notebook

A scientific and experimental notebook of Alexander Catlin Twining. Twining's notebook contained notes, tables, graphs, diagrams, of observations he made and experiments he conducted. Experimental topics include, evaporation, condensation, velocity...

GLC07242.07

re: sight of secession flag over Marshall House in Annapolis, with photograph

Letter written by a private in the 13th NY volunteers, alluding to the circumstances of the death of Col. Elmer Ellsworth. "We begged for permission to land, to tear form that house that hated emblem of 'traitors', had we been permitted to land...

GLC07304.01

[Oval photograph of Andrew Fuller Tomes]

Inscription on verso reads "Andrew Fuller Tomes as he went to war - Company 9 Beecher Company. 13th Reg. 1861."

GLC07304.02

The terrible kids (scene 9)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.01

A dumb hero (scene 5)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.02

Bridal couple dodging camera (scene 5)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.03

A race for millions (scene 4)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.04

Tale the Autumn leave told (scene 5)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.05

Albumen photograph of Union general Henry Chapman and staff

With tax stamp. Description on verso. 1) Torbell, Captain and C.S. (Commissary Sergeant); 2) Farr, Captain and provost marshall; 3) Chapman, Brig. Genl, 2nd Brig, 3 Div. Calvary; 4) Gilchrist, Captain, A.D.C.; 5) Beck, surgeon (Delphi, Indiana);
6)...

GLC07802.01

Oval bust portrait of George M. Gilchrist

GLC07802.02

to Frank A. Cole

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

GLC08291.30

Photograph of Gen. Joseph Bailey and staff by T. Keddy

War date photograph with postwar photograph of T. H. Noland.

GLC08522.01

[Photograph of T. H. Noland.]

GLC08522.02

Life and Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Some of his Contemporaries

A publishing dummy in black wrappers containing 20 photographs (adhered) for "Life and Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Some of his Contemporaries" (for the Quill Club 2/12/1909).

GLC08548.01

Department of the Navy Bureau of Navigation: Continuous Service Certificate

The typewritten service record of Thomas Barwiss Hagstoz Askin, Jr., bound in a green case and containing some signatures. Askin's service record includes awards, recognitions, the passage of his GED, promotions, and the names of ships he served on.

GLC09555.02

[Gold Navy uniform buttons]

Six circular gold Navy uniform buttons featuring a raised eagle carrying an anchor. Four of the six buttons are 2.5 cm. in diameter and two of the four are 2.2 cm. in diameter. Mounted on a blue and white cardboard backing, titled Insignia by...

GLC09555.03

[Gold Navy uniform buttons]

Nine circular gold Navy uniform buttons featuring a raised eagle carrying an anchor.

GLC09555.04

[Gold Navy uniform buttons]

Four circular gold Navy uniform buttons featuring a raised eagle carrying an anchor.

GLC09555.05

Instructions Re: Unregistered Negro Applicants to Vote in Democratic Primary

A document containing instructions for polling officals in Greenwood and Itta Bena, Mississippi on how to handle unregistered African American applicants at polling stations. Reciting Section 3114, Miss. Code 1942, calls on polling officials to...

GLC09562

Our Colored Soldiers in Action

A chromolithographic poster depicting African American soldiers fighting in World War I. In the poster an American bombers are flying overhead and an American soldier is boyoneting an enemy soldier. Featured prominently in towards the middle of the...

GLC09563

[Black Navy uniform button]

One circular black Navy uniform buttons featuring a raised eagle carrying an anchor.

GLC09555.06

[Letter and Newspaper][Decimalized .01- .02]

Letter from Lincoln to General Hurlbut not to order subpar guns, and a issue of Scientific America with a cover story on guns.

GLC00005

[Society of Colonial Wars membership application for I. H. Payne]

A application to be part of the Society of Colonial Wars, includes geneological line for the applicant as well as a description of the service of his ancestor

GLC00044.07.02

[Leather Valise/Pouch]

A transmittal envelope for pardon of Payne. There is a seal on the back.

GLC00044.07.03

[Leather Valise/Pouch]

Lather valise/pouch contained a pardon for Payne and a transmittal envelope and letter. GLC00044.07.01-.03

GLC00044.07.04

Lower Falls on Lake Fork

Lower Falls on Lake Fork, attributed to number 243. Photo of waterfall in forest. Another copy of the same photo in GLC02436.02. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.01

Lower Falls on Lake Fork

Lower Falls on Lake Fork, attributed to number 243. Photo of waterfall in forest. Another copy of the same photo in GLC02436.01. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.02

Grand Lake

Grand Lake, attributed to number 67. Photo of lake with mountains in the background. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.03

Falls at Foot of Round Top Mtn.

Falls at Foot of Round Top Mtn., attributed to number 79. Photo of waterfall at the bottom of a mountain. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.04

Tower Falls 115 Feet

Tower Falls 115 Feet. Photo of waterfall situated between large rocks. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.05

Distant View Of The Castle Geyser.

Distant View Of The Castle Geyser, attributed to number 445. Photo of geyser in the distance surrounded by a forest. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.06

Crater of the Grand Geyser

Crater of the Grand Geyser. Photo of the crater of a geyser. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.07

[Crater]

Most of the title is indistinguishable, except for the word Crater. Close up photo of the crater of a geyser. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.08