4 July 1865

Rouse, E.S.S., 1828-1913

Broadside

Title: The Soldiers' Welcome!

Broadside of a poem recited at a celebration of the Fourth of July at Mount Vernon. The poem mocks the defeated Confederates. It also mentions Copperheads, and people who fled to Canada to avoid the draft. There is also a section about Jefferson Davis and his attempt to flee wearing women's clothes.

GLC09665

1960

Isaacs, Harold R., 1910-1986

Pamphlet

Title: "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors"

One pamphlet entitled, "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors," by Harold R. Isaacs dated June 1960. Highlights the works of Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Lorraine Hansberry and their focus on Africa and African Americans.

GLC09640.287

1902

Atlantic Monthly Press

Header Record

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [January - December 1902][Decimalized .01-.12]

Collection of Atlantic Monthly dated 1902. Consists of 12 issues ranging from a variety of subjects pertaining to education, women's rights, international opinions, travel essays and short stories.

GLC09888

January 14, 1860

Goodell, William, fl. 1860

Newspaper

Title: The Principia [Vol 1. No. 9 (January 14, 1860)]

One issue of the newspaper "The Principia," dated January 14, 1860. The newspaper states that its purpose is "to promote pure religion, sound morals, Christian reforms" including the abolition of slavery, the caste system, an alcohol. The newspaper contains many articles concerning these topics. Some of particular note include; a poem entitled "The Fallen Champions of Freedom" that mentions notable abolitionists Thomas Clarkson, William Wilberforce, Benjamin Lundy, Elijah Parish Lovejoy, Eliza Seaman Leggett, William Ellery Channing, John Jay, Charles Turner Torrey, and John "Osawatomie"…

GLC09886.01

17 July 1845

Hood, J.E., fl. 1845

Newspaper

Title: Granite Freeman [Vol 2. No. 3 (July 17, 1845)]

One issue of the newspaper "Granite Freeman," dated July 17, 1845. Newspaper contains current events as well as advertising. It is a abolition newspaper and many of its articles concern the evils of slavery. There are two main articles on the first page "Mr. Wise and the Slaver" and "Morality of aiding Slaves to Escape." There is also a printing of an address given at the Southern and Western Liberty Convention at Cincinnati June 11, 1845. The address concerns the practice of slaveholding and it's inconsistency with the "fundamental principles of Republicism, Of Religion, and of Humanity." On…

GLC09886.02

22 September 1848

Jones, J. Elizabeth, fl. 1848

Newspaper

Title: Anti-Slavery Bugle [Vol 4. No. 4 (September 22, 1848)]

One issue of the newspaper "Anti-Slavery Bugle," dated September 22, 1848. Newspaper contains current events concerning the 1848 presidential election, as well as the question of slavery in the election process. There are also numerous articles concerning the meetings of smaller anti-slavery groups. There is also an article concerning a Pro-Slavery mob at Harwich Massachusetts.

GLC09886.03.01

22 September 1848

Jones, J. Elizabeth, fl. 1848

Newspaper

Title: Anti-Slavery Bugle [Vol 4. No. 4 (September 22, 1848)]

One issue of the newspaper "Anti-Slavery Bugle," dated September 22, 1848. Newspaper contains current events concerning the 1848 presidential election, as well as the question of slavery in the election process. There are also numerous articles concerning the meetings of smaller anti-slavery groups. There is also an article concerning a Pro-Slavery mob at Harwich Massachusetts. (Same as GLC09886.03.01)

GLC09886.03.02

February 1979

Smith, David Emerson, ?-1991

Booklet

Title: "I Promise You This: A Collection of Poems for Harvey Milk"

One issue of "I Promise You This: A Collection of Poems for Harvey Milk," dated February 1979. Printed in commemoration of the assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. The collection contains poetry and original illustrations.

GLC09871.08

1894

Mossell, Gertrude Bustill, 1855-1948

Book

Title: The Work of the Afro-American Woman

One book entitled, "The Work of Afro-American Woman" by Gertrude Bustill Mossell dated 1894. The title page lists Mossell and Mrs. N.F. Mossell. The book is a collection of eight essays and seventeen poems concerning African American women in a number of fields. The titles of the essays are; The Work of the Afro-American Woman, A Sketch of Afro-American Literature, The Afro-American Woman in Verse, Our Women in Journalism, Our Afro-American Representatives at the World's Fair, The Opposite Point of View, A Lofty Study, and Caste in Universities, The poems are titled; Two Questions, Love's…

GLC09874

23 December 1827

Smith, Calvin, 1768-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smith

Apologizes for not writing sooner but he was suffering from rheumatism in his shoulder. Laments the fact that William's son was left crippled. Reports that he left Philadelphia on the last day of September and arrived in Natchez on 6 November. Tells about his journey. Talks about crops. Updates on his family and gives regards to William's. There is an unsigned, scrawled quotation or poem about the United States on the 4th page.

GLC04601.12

circa 1806

Sketch

Title: [Pen and ink drawing of General James Wilkinson]

Folk art sketched portrait of Wilkinson's head and shoulders in uniform. Written underneath, "Great Willkison (sic) command Our Arms, When Missippi (sic) rolls - Nor need we fear dread Wars Alarms, While he, Our flag staff holds!!!"

GLC04601.15

1863

Pittsburgh Subsistence Committee, fl. 1863

Pamphlet

Title: The Soldier's Return.

Miniature pamphlet containing poem "The Nine Months Man." Published: Johnstons Print.

GLC02739.093

1863

Smith, E. Delafield (Edward Delafield), 1826-1878

Pamphlet

Title: Brief Appeals for the Loyal Cause

Published by John W. Amerman. Includes two addresses given in New York City, resolutions and a poem. The first address, given at Union Square, was delivered at a war meeting which was called by various committees in response to an appeal of President Lincoln for additional military forces. The second address was delivered at Madison Square on April 20, 1863 under the patronage of the Union Leagues. The resolutions included in the pamphlet were presented at the Cooper Institute at the request of the Committee of Arrangements. Smith, also a poet, includes his poem entitled "The Continent is…

GLC01265.14

circa March 1850

Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870

Header Record

Title: [Two items from William Gilmore Simms] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC00496.224

10 March 1743

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 743 (March 10, 1743)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Humorous odes and papers about prominent British and French figures printed. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents and the return of runaway slaves.

GLC06670.008

26 May 1743

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 754 (May 26, 1743)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. "David's Lamentation on the Death of Saul and Jonathan," a seventeen verse poem based on 2 Samuel 1, 17-27, printed. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents and the return of runaway slaves.

GLC06670.016

1770-1802

Header Record

Title: [Collection of two Bromfield family books] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.030

1861-1865

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

Header Record

Title: Letter and photograph

One letter and one photograph of William Cullen Bryant sent to F.W. Barrell Esq

GLC05508.053

1815-1860

Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 2 items regarding Laura Bridgman] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC00496.114

18 June 1861

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Messrs Walker and Wise

Letter of introduction for a Mr. F.M. Adlington of Weymouth. Garrison calls him "a very worthy citizen, possessing a talent for versification, and using it for many years past in the service of freedom, temperance, and other good causes." Informs that Adlington would like to publish a volume of his pieces and wonders if Walker and Wise could assist in any way.

GLC07483.05

5 May 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that furloughs have begun and three men will be allowed to go from each company. His brigade will be kept in Gallatan for the time being, as Gallatan is a very important position to keep. Writes that there will soon be a fight at Murfreesboro and is confident that Confederate General Braxton Bragg's army is equal to and possibly stronger than Confederate General Joseph Wheeler's. Describes an incident in which an escorted mail delivery was attacked by rebels, but the escorts managed to drive the rebels back. Describes seeing an Indiana soldier being carried to his grave, followed…

GLC07460.027

25 May 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes about Capt. Fields' visit to Sycamore, where Wheeler's family lives. He complains about Fields' multiple absences without leave and feels that the lieutenants are working against him. Asks that his family not tell anyone about Fields' predicament. He also mentions a convention of copperheads in Indianapolis in which some soldiers were wounded. He hopes that the draft goes on in the North and is anxious to fight copperheads. Writes that he believes copperheads in southern Illinois and Indiana will resist the draft. In a note dated May 27th, Wheeler writes about grading the banks…

GLC07460.031

26 May 1865

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is very grateful to be able to see his family once again and looks forward to being reunited with them. He hopes that the war is over for good and that they will be able to return home soon. Writes that the government is working hard on getting the army's papers ready so the troops can be sent home. There are rumors that the troops will be sent home by regiments to a military post nearest to their hometowns. From there they will be mustered out. He thinks that his regiment will go to Chicago, Illinois but he cannot say how soon they will leave. Writes of how the regiment was…

GLC07460.121

18 March 1864

Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin French

"Accept my grateful thanks for your note and the lines to the memory of my beloved son...when he undertook the mission of freedom to the weary captives who pined in the Rebel dungeons of Richmond, he did it with a fullness of purpose that know no limit; the danger that lay in the way never palsied his resolve for an instant...His name should stand in living light before the young men of our land and inspire their hearts with the same unselfish resolution to carry the glorious banner of the Union over the ruins of a causeless Rebellion." Includes a poem inspired by Ulric Dahlgren's death,…

GLC09162

1860

Harmon, A.W., fl. 1923

Printed document

Title: The soldier's return

Printed copy of the lyrics to "The Soldier's Return" or "Air, Just before the Battle, Mother".

GLC02016.179.01