circa 1861-1865

Musser, D.H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin E. Harris

One undated note addressed to Edwin E. Harris from D.H. [Musser].

GLC03135.10.192

1947-1956

Various

Header Record

Title: [Items related to segregation in the United States][Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two items related to segregation of African Americans in the United States dated 1947-1956. Consists of a booklet entitled, "Segregation on Common Carriers" by James Wallace and a Life magazine issue on segregation.

GLC09974

25 May 1880

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., May 25, 1880. Pertains to nominations for a temporary presiding officer. Mentions the need to defeat the unit rule.

GLC08133.08

19 May 1880

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., May 19, 1880. Pertains to proceedings in Illinois and Alabama.

GLC08133.09

22 March 1880

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., March 22, 1880. Pertains to promotions, appointments and the postponement of a convention.

GLC08133.10

6 November 1879

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington D.C., November 6, 1879. Pertains to updates of election in New York.

GLC08133.14

1 November 1879

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., November 1, 1879. Pertains to the appointment of Gosepll. Also notes that he has sent photographs to Luisa Kilpatrick and another unidentified woman.

GLC08133.15

15 October 1879

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., October 15, 1879. Pertains to arranging to meet in New York.

GLC08133.16

23 July 1879

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Portland, Me., July 23, 1879. Pertains to declining an invitation due to being on vacation.

GLC08133.17

11 October 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 11, 1863. Pertains to Pennsylvania State Elections and his opinion on the candidates Andrew Gregg Curtin and George Washington Woodward. He supports Curtin as the Woodward speakers "talked compromise". He is taking over the duties of three men who have returned home to vote.

GLC08334.19

12 October 1864

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated October 12, 1864. Mentions the presidential race and his hopes for a Lincoln victory. Want grant to form a military government if McClellan wins.

GLC03523.24.105

1914-1962

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition to the presidnet's images there are images of Eleanor Roosevelt at a events following Roosevelt's death. Included are events such as James D. Roosevelt's attempt to run as governor and marriage of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. Noted figures in this collection include members of Roosevelt's cabinet, such as Frances Perkins, the first woman part of a…

GLC09957

4 September 1864

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah

One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Near Chester, September 4, 1864. Mentions politics from the North.

GLC03957.41

11 November 1864

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One letter from John G. Scurry addressed to his father dated Near Chester, November 11, 1864. Discusses the election in the North and prospects of Southern independence.

GLC03957.47

1945

Randall, J .G. (James Garfield), 1881-1953

Book

Title: Lincoln the president: Springfield to Gettysburg vol 1

First two volumes of a four volume set. Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. Printed by the Vail-Ballou Press, Inc. in Binghampton, New York. Dedicated "To Ruth, whose unfailing help and interest illumined the labor of these pages." Details the life of Lincoln from his birth and time growing up in Springfield, Illinois to his speech at Gettysburg. In volume one, the right edges of chapter fourteen are uncut. Red cover with gold stamped lettering on the spine and front cover. Sewn binding.

GLC00267.279.01

1945

Randall, J .G. (James Garfield), 1881-1953

Book

Title: Lincoln the president: Springfield to Gettysburg vol 2

First two volumes of a four volume set. Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. Printed by the Vail-Ballou Press, Inc. in Binghampton, New York. Dedicated "To Ruth, whose unfailing help and interest illumined the labor of these pages." Details the life of Lincoln from his birth and time growing up in Springfield, Illinois to his speech at Gettysburg. In volume one, the right edges of chapter fourteen are uncut. Red cover with gold stamped lettering on the spine and front cover. Sewn binding.

GLC00267.279.02

9 June 1950

United Press

Photograph

Title: Los Angeles

One picture of James Roosevelt dated June 9, 1950 holding telegrams of other Democratic candidates who conceded his nomination following his wife's accusations of adultery.

GLC09957.22

13 July 1920

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: Heads of Democratic Ticket Get Together in Columbus, Ohio

One picture dated July 13, 1920 of Governor James M. Cox shaking hands with Assistant Secretary of Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt was on the Democratic Party ticket as Vice President to James M. Cox.

GLC09957.31

3 September 1956

Wallace, James, fl. 1947

Magazine

Title: Life magazine (September 3, 1956)

One issue of Life magazine dated September 3, 1956. Issue is dedicated to segregation. Front cover contains an illustration of a slave auction. Cover story pertains to a highlight of Africa which the magazine refers to as the "Land Slaves Called Home." Provides details of the slave trade. Also included in this issue are photographs of the Democratic Party convention for Dwight D. Eisenhower and Republican Party convention for the election for Richard Nixon.

GLC09974.02

25 October 1856

Miller, Daniel L., fl. 1856

Broadside

Title: ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Let every Voter Examine and Judge for Himself!

Election broadside focusing on the extension of slavery. Compares the Presidential platforms of James Buchanan/John C. Breckinridge and John C. Fremont/William L. Dayton. Buchanan/Breckinridge attest that "Congress has no Constitutional right to prohibit slavery in the territories, and that such prohibition would be inexpedient." Fremont/Dayton argue that "Congress has the Constitutional right, and that it is expedient, to prohibit both slavery and polygamy in the territories belonging to the people of the whole Union." Contains quotes from former United States leaders, including Thomas…

GLC06275

17 July 1858

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, delivered in Springfield, Saturday evening, July 17, 1858.

Discusses the upcoming election and the disadvantages the Republican Party faces in it. Traces the development of his attitudes toward slavery and equality. Expresses his conviction that the southern slave power was engaged in a conspiracy to nationalize slavery and strip whites as well as blacks of their civil rights. States that the Kansas-Nebraska bill was the beginning of this. Urges that slavery be placed in the course of "ultimate extinction." Attacks Stephen Douglas and defends himself by stating that he supports the principles of equality put forth in the Declaration of…

GLC06214.01

3 November 1864

Cook, John, fl. 1864

Broadside

Title: [Circular concerning interference with the presidential election of 1864]

Signed in print by Brigadier General John Cook and George W. Carter, Captain and Asst. Adjutant General. Issued by the Major General Commanding Northern Department, Joseph Hooker. Issues instructions against interfering with the election voting process. "Information has been received that a large body of men both openly and in disguise will organize to interfere with the integrity of the national election..."

GLC06241

1 September 1848

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilson Lumpkin

Here, Calhoun concurs with Lumpkin's views on nullification, the Union, and the differences between [the] North and the South. "The question between the North & South is ... a mere question of power. The pretext of bettering the condition of the Slave is laid asside. The only alternative left as is, shall we resist, or surrender, & thus in fact change condition with our Slaves." States that the South's condition is hopeless unless they can unite their parties. Feels that both candidates [presidential nominees Zachary Taylor and Lewis Cass] for election are useless. "What madness, to…

GLC06317

7 July 1858

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John J. Crittenden

Lincoln heard that Crittenden was going to write letters in support of Stephen Douglas for the Senate and Thomas L. Harris for the House of Representatives. Lincoln thinks this action would not be in Crittenden's character and asks him to pursue a "hands off" position for the election. Lincoln does not seek a letter supporting his candidacy, and requests that he be informed if Crittenden decides to give public endorsement to Douglas and Harris. Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. II 1848 - 1858, p. 483 - 489.

GLC06324

1879

Pamphlet

Pamphlet

Title: Mr. Wadleigh, from the Committee on Privileges and Elections, submitted the following report to accompany bill S. Res. 12.

Committee rejection of a proposed amendment that would have granted women the right to vote, issued as Senate Report No. 523 (45th Congress, 3rd Session). Collateral with this is the minority report in support of the proposed amendment, with title that reads "Mr. Hoar, from the Committee on Privileges and Elections, submitted the following as the views of the minority (to accompany the foregoing report)."

GLC06081