1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: "Kamarad" and German Trophies in a French Chateau

This photograph is of a room that was turned into a war museum with memorbilia and statues from the war. On the left side there is a statue of a soldier whose sign reads "surrender." There are also many badges on display. This room is in what used to be a beautiful castle.

GLC09584.247

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: The Stars and Stripes Flying over Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, on the Rhine, Germany

This photograph shows boats on the Rhine river. There is a small village with a flag waving in the distance. The back of the photograph contains lyrics of a song about the Rhine.

GLC09584.248

1918

Christy, Howard Chandler, 1872-1952

Poster

Title: Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man, I'd Join the Navy, Naval Reserve or Coast Guard

This is a lithographic poster featuring Howard Chandler Christy's iconic depiction of the female, would-be sailor. The poster is of a girl and states "GEE I WISH I WERE A MAN I'd JOIN THE NAVY, NAVAL RESERVE OR COAST GUARD." The poster was used as a recruiting propaganda to get people to join the Armed Forces during World War I.

GLC09648

1974

Bernstein, Jay, fl. 1974

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Robert Flack]

One press photograph taken by Jay Bernstein of musician Roberta Flack dated 1974. Image is a portrait of the artist seated at the piano in nature. Reverse side contains a promotion for her televised musical special, "Roberta Flack...The First Time Ever," which would air on ABC.

GLC09851

January 10 1944

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 10, 1944. Natalie reports that she was sick on Christmas day. She is glad to hear that Leonard's training course is for sixteen weeks and not the usual twelve. She inquires if he will be doing any other schooling after the course. She mentions that Bernice went to Chicago to see Bruce before he was shipped out. Bernice told her it snowed when she was in Chicago. Natalie loves the snow but hates the cold. She also mentions that "Eggie" fell off a plane he was working on and broke his wrist. She also mentions some new…

GLC09611.213

12 December 1943

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. Natalie apologizes for not writing sooner, preparations for Christmas had her busy. She mentions town isn't decorated like normal. They are putting up the tree by the bank, but won't be putting lights on it this year. She clears up confusion over a line in an earlier letter, and reports that she got a record she had put on order. She mentions, "I'll be Home for Christmas," and "White Christmas" as songs she keeps hearing everywhere she goes. She writes, "I'll be Home for Christmas" makes her sad. She expresses…

GLC09611.171.01

1981

Pic Photos, fl. 1981

Photograph

Title: [Robert and Shelia Stone meeting Queen Elizabeth II]

One photograph taken by Pic Photos dated 1981. Photograph taken at a London Theater at a command performance of the 1981 movie "Absence of Malice" starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, and directed by Sidney Pollack. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip were in attendance. In the photograph, left to right: Sheila Stone, Robert L. Stone, Executive Vice President at Columbia Pictures, Katherine Price nee Crawford, Frank Price, President of Columbia Pictures Productions, and Queen Elizabeth II.

GLC09620.423

4 November 1943

Fencil, Lorraine, fl. 1928-1946

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Graeff

One letter from Lorraine Fencil and Roselina Fencil to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 4, 1943. Lorraine writes that she and her father went hunting on the weekend. She shot a rabbit that was sitting still but she missed three others that were running. She played a hockey game and her team won 3-0. There is a new girl in her class who threw a tantrum on her first afternoon and was throwing everything she could get her hands on. She is bad tempered and tells everyone to shut up. Lorraine writes, "we've had more fun since she came than we had all year." Lorraine's parents got Eddie's…

GLC09611.143

28 November 1943

Roleists, Natalie, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roleists to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1943. Natalie writes that Mrs. Stouffer asked her to send the photos they took when Leonard was home on leave. She inquires how Chicago is, and hopes he gets in to visit when he has time. She ordered a record "I'll be Around" by the Mills Brothers and is waiting for it to arrive. She received a Christmas card from Wayne that he must have sent while he was in England as it is marked "made in Britain." She also received a letter from Moyer who does not like where he is stationed. In a post script, she asks if Leonard…

GLC09611.154

19 November 1943

Great Lakes Naval Training Station (Great Lakes, Ill.)

Newspaper

Title: Great Lakes Bulletin. [Vol. 18 no. 47 (November 19, 1943)]

One newspaper entitled "Great Lakes Bulletin" dated November 19, 1943. The newspaper covers events at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, comics, ads, and information on insurance. On the first page there is a menu for a Thanksgiving meal that will be served; a list of educational classes being offered free of charge for the recruits; a report on the sit-up championship; and a picture of Company 1364 and Company 1388. Both companies are in the "Hall of Fame" for having received the "Rooster Award" multiple times. Company 1364 received the award 3 times, and Company 1388 received it five…

GLC09611.158

1873

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Photograph

Title: Two photographs

Photograph of a painting of a steam ship. Group portrait of four unidentified whites and three Indians

GLC03030.01

1865

Emerick, J. H., fl. 1861-1865

Diary

Title: Pocket diary

14 prefatory and almanac pages + 170 diary pages + 32 memoranda and account pages. NB. Missing: pages for December 15 -31. No entries: August 28 - September 1; September 3 - 17; September 24 - October 13; October 16 - November 11; November 15 - December 14, excepting a sum on November 21st and the word "very" on December 13. Summary of selected entries 1. 01/05/65. Commander Melander and other officers of the Swedish navy arrive to visit the Army of the Potomac. 2. 01/27/65. General Grant goes south "to Savannah or Ft. Fisher or both." Also, message from Major E. re. O'Brien being…

GLC06738.05

1862

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: [Print of George Clinton]

Depicts General George Clinton standing next to a bayonet, cannon, and cannon balls. Another soldier stands in the background, with his back to Clinton. The backdrop appears to portray the Hudson River Valley. A printed notation states "From the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers."

GLC01450.623.02

1864

Emerick, J. H., fl. 1861-1865

Diary

Title: Pocket diary

14 prefatory and almanac pages + 121 diary pages + 37 memoranda and account pages. Entries throughout, plus notes. Summary of selected entries 1. 01/04/64. Resignation of General Stoneman. Also, "Reconnaissance to Shenandoah Valley has returned not being able to ford the river." 2. 01/08/64. Emerick visited Gardner in his gallery in the morning. 3. 02/13/64. "Gen. Grant has determined not to attack Longstreet in East Tenssee immediately." Also, performance at Ford's theatre in the evening. 4. 02/14/64. "Several hundred prisoners have escaped from one of the Richmond prisons and a number…

GLC06738.04

24 August 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments on General John Stark and the Battle of Bennington ( 16 August 1777): "I don't think all History from Adam to this day, can produce such an instance, which an unequal number of raw undisciplind militia, have attack'd a Superor number of well disciplined regular Troops intrench in Lines- beat them out & gaind so complete a Victory [sic]--" Describes the celebration held in Boston following news of the victory, including liquor at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, drum and fife music on a balcony, brass field pieces, and two barrels of grog in the street. Gives an account of a new ship…

GLC02437.00639

1861

Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Three quarter length seated portrait of a man in civilian dress. Photograph from sketch or painting.

GLC06391.06

22 March 1852

Gibson, Claude, fl. 1852-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Gibson

He is preparing for examinations and does not have time to write very often. He tells of a dream which he believes means he should learn to play the flute.

GLC04501.065

29 March circa 1840

Humphreys, Sarah, fl. 1830-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph A. Humphreys

Writing to her son, she recounts the family's experiences in the city. Her daughters have attended so many parties they are running out of clothes. She wishes for a lock of her son's hair to make a bracelet. Writes that she has been to see "Daguerre's celebrated chemical pictures [Dioramas] from Paris, (oil paintings) in which, by modifying the light upon the picture, are exhibited two entirely distinct representations on the same canvas . . . ." She identifies the images as the Monastery of Mount Surrat in Catatonia, St. Eteinne's church at Paris, and the crumbling of mount Rouffiberg…

GLC04501.101

29 November 1860

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and appears to be in New York. Mentions a band that came from Frederick, Maryland to play on Thanksgiving. Says that their father went to Baltimore on Friday morning to see their cousin William. They are going to look at a farm owned by a Mr. Keg. Questions the purchase and wonders if William can run it properly. Also mentions other investment possibilities. Last 2 pages updates him on friends and neighbors, especially on weddings that have taken place. Says there is little news to pass on, but mentions she did…

GLC03523.21.04

27 November 1860

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Brooklyn, New York aboard the USS "Vandalia." References receiving Henry's letter. Says he ought to get any books that he wants as "time spent in reading good works is well employed." Says the more she looks at his photograph, the more she realizes it is such a good likeness. Mentions sights to see in New York, including Trinity Church, the Cooper Insititute in the Astor Library, and "Mr. Aspinwall's picture of the Immaculate Conception." Says Dr. McGary came by to say goodbye. McGary is…

GLC03523.21.03

16 December 1861

McSherry, Richard M., 1818-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his brother Henry. After Henry left, he went to see Mr. Lancaster, who showed him around. Went to the Academy of Music. References receiving his letter from New York, and was glad he made it back on time. Says he sent the $5 to Aunt Eliza and settled with their mother, and says they are now even. Says he walked down the street with Mrs. Spalding and that she enquired after him. Says "We are all rejoicing here over the news from the other side and I hope that you will soon have to leave off blockading etc and go to fight the British Lion." Says there has been a good deal…

GLC03523.21.13

19 April 1864

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

Unsure when he will leave; mentions visiting sights in New York City (Wood's minstrels, Barnum's Museum, theatre). Writes that Grant's name "got a tolerably good cheer (and I helped him on that) and then he got a good many hisses. But when McClellan's name came up he got a big cheer and then I helped hiss him, I did. But Fremonts couldnt get a single thing but hisses."

GLC04558.130

24 August 1860

Allen, Joseph H., fl. 1859-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bill and Mary Mayberry

Contains 2 letters, signed twice. Page 1 and half of page 2 is to his brother-in-law Bill and half of page 2 and page 3 is to his sister (he signed the letter on page 4). Allen is aboard the USS "Congress." Is glad to hear Bill is well and has plenty of work. Says he is healthy and has gained 20 pounds. Says he is about 60 miles down river (probably the Rio de la Plata) from Buenos Aires and that his captain came down to drill the crew. Says it is a fine place and that they go over to the "Island" every day to exercise. Says they are eating well and that every man has gained 20-30 pounds.…

GLC02829.02

12 April 1864

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Describes a quiet camp and reading a novel called "Pique" until his candle went out at 4 a.m. Thanks her for sending a book called "Lady of the Lake." Describes singing hymns with the other officers and requests that he be sent his chess set from home. Notes that the regiment does not get very many recruits and that those they do get tend to desert. Writes that there is to be an execution of a deserter who Coit believes joined the Rebel side.

GLC03603.267

24 April 1864

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Notes that many different regiments are gathering in the Yorktown area. Everyone is being ordered to store or ship their possessions. Writes that all men, including the band, are being armed.

GLC03603.272