circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Camp scene with Church, Port Hudson, LA

The image shows a small camp scene, with A-frame tents in the left background, and a white wooden church. Various soldiers are scattered throughout the scene. Inscription on verso: "Port Hudson" and "Church."

GLC05111.01.1273

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Church scene, Port Hudson, LA

The image shows a white wooden church with A-frame tents in the background, and a horse at rest on the left-hand edge of the photo. Inscription on verso: "Port Hudson" and "Church."

GLC05111.01.1292

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Town scene with church

The photo shows the front entrance of a brick church with a white steeple. Two men stand on the street corner outside the church. A man sits in a single-horse wagon in the right foreground, he is looking back at the church over his left shoulder. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1000."

GLC05111.01.1073

1860's ca.

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

Photograph

Title: Standing view of the abolitionist Reverand

Imprint on recto "Revd. Henry Ward Beecher." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0138

1860's ca.

Photograph

Title: William G. Brownlow Unionist parson from Ky. seated with arm on table

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av, Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0140

1860's ca.

Photograph

Title: William G. Brownlow seated view of the Unionist parson from Ky

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Brownlow."

GLC05111.02.0139

1848

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: The wife of Bunyan interceding for his release from prison

One engraving entitled, "The wife of Bunyan interceding for his release from prison" dated 1848. Engraved by John Sartain from an original by Gabriel Duvall.

GLC08878.1844

1861

Perine, George Edward, 1837-1885

Engraving

Title: Cardinal Wolsey and the Duke of Buckingham

One engraving entitled, "Cardinal Wolsey and the Duke of Buckingham" dated 1861. Engraved by George E. Perine from an original by Sir John Gilbert.

GLC08878.1845

1863

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Print

Title: Gettysburg Battle-field [color lithograph] [panorama of field]

One print entitled Gettysburg Battle-field by John B. Bachelder dated 1863. "Isometrical" panoramic chromolithograph with some hand-coloring showing troops positions and movements over the three days, with (lithographed) endorsement of General Meade, his corps commanders and civilians (town authorities and administrators of the Lutheran Theological Seminary). Bachelder visited the field shortly after the battle and drew a map which he published in the Autumn after the battle. His "Key" to the drawing asked the viewer to imagine himself in a balloon suspended in the air two miles east of…

GLC10018

1870

Beard, James Carter, 1837-1913

Print

Title: The fifteenth amendment celebrated May 19th 1870

One print entitled The fifteenth amendment celebrated May 19th 1870, dated 1870. Copyright entered by Thomas Kelly. From an original by James Beard. Lithograph in color with much iconography relating to passage of the Reconstruction amendments and their significance for the freed slaves. The central image shows the parade crossing a green in sight of Baltimore's Washington Monument. A float carrying four young women wearing crowns and sheltered by a canopy, drawn by four white horses, leads the parade. The float is followed by a troop of Zouave drummers, two rows of men in top hats (some…

GLC10030

1 December 1836

Cochran, John, fl. 1821-1865

Engraving

Title: Cardinal Allen

One engraving of William Allen dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1665

1 December 1836

Ryall, Henry Thomas, 1811-1867

Engraving

Title: Philip Howard, Earl of Arunde

One engraving of Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall.

GLC08878.1666

10 February 1947

Sound IAP Photo

Photograph

Title: [Harry S. Truman and Archbishop Athenagoras]

One photograph of Harry S. Truman and Archbishop Athenagoras dated February 10, 1947. Features Archbishop Athenagoras kissing Truman's forehead after gifting him a piece of the true cross.

GLC08878.1476

1836

Harding & Lepard

Engraving

Title: Engraving of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury

One engraving of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury dated 1836. Half portrait of Abbot.

GLC08878.1491

Circa May 13, 1945

Belk, Horace, Mrs., fl. 1939-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Benson

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Mrs. Horace Belk pertaining to receiving religious pamphlets.

GLC09954.001

circa 1939-1945

Church of Christ (Syracuse, N.Y.)

Typed letter signed

Title: Report from Syracuse

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Church of Christ. Reports on various people who have joined and efforts to proselytize.

GLC09954.002

September 17

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson related to updates from home. Signed as Mrs. J.M. Benson.

GLC09954.003

7 October 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated October 7, 1943. Related to receiving money, and provides updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.005

circa 1939-1945

Southern, Paul, fl. 1939-1945

Pamphlet

Title: The Divine Creed

One copy of "The Divine Creed" written by Paul Southern.

GLC09954.007

24 September 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated September 24, 1943. Related to updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.008

15 September 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated September 15, 1943. Related to updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.013

15 September 1943

Benson, James Marion, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his father, James Marion Benson dated September 15, 1943. Related to updates of friends and the church.

GLC09954.014

29 September 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Atlanta.

GLC09954.016

26 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 26, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions taking a radio test.

GLC09954.018

28 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 28, 1942. Pertains to going on furlough and inquires about the farm.

GLC09954.019