circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Line of wagons near camp

The image shows a short line of wagons. A few tents stand next to two buildings on slightly elevated ground. A man stands midground in the center of the image and several buildings are visible in the distance behind him. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "392" and "XIV."

GLC05111.01.1135

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Sling cart for moving heavy cannon

The image shows a soldier leaning against the inside of one of the cart's huge wheels. Inscription on verso: "Sling cart for moving heavy cannon." Numeric notations on verso: "256" and "27." Numeric notation on recto: "256."

GLC05111.01.1148

29 September 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 29, 1857 from Ashael Adams Scott. Mentions updates on family members; hunting deer; and inviting him to stay with them.

GLC09832.28

June 1902

Various

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [June 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated June 1902. Contains essays related education; "Democracy and Education" by Vida D. Scudder, "The Humanities" by Irving Babbitt and "Public Education in Cuba" by Matthew E. Hanna.

GLC09888.06

1946-1956

United States Government Printing Office

Header Record

Title: Congressional proceedings concerning Communism in the United States [Decimalized .01-.04]

Four pamphlets concerning communism. One pamphlet is an explanation of communism as it is in use in the Soviet Union entitled "Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union." the other three pamphlets concern proceedings of the Committee on Un-American Activities House of Representatives Eighty-Fourth Congress Second Session and contains testimonies of questioned citizens.

GLC09897

26 July 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 26, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Describes travelling home by a Gopher train to Beloit. Mentions goods available for purchase and plans to build his own shop. Last page contains a small blueprint plan for a home and shop

GLC09832.26

13 September 1857

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 13, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on road work; plans to move to Missouri and if his brother could make up his mind, whether he will join him or not.

GLC09832.27

1946

Griffith, Ernest S., fl. 1946

Pamphlet

Title: Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union

One pamphlet entitled Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union published 1946. Includes fifteen chapters broken into two parts. Part one is entitled Economic, and part two is entitled Political and Social. The pamphlet is marked as 79th Congress 2nd Session, House document no. 754. Additionally there is a government printing office number included on the bottom of the cover that number is 593267-O.

GLC09897.01

18 August 1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated August 18, 1945. Describes the Calas Staging Center where there were 5,000 soldiers beginning to make the return to the United States.

GLC09662.707

28 August 1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated August 28, 1945. Mentions writing to Boston newspapers about his complaints of how the army has mistreated soldiers.

GLC09662.708

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Magazine

Title: Troop Train

One photo essay entitled, "Troop Train" dated August 8, 1944. Pertains to troop trains which move servicemen, military vehicles and weapons around the country. Last page contains an account entitled, "Jungle Adventure" written by Sidney James. This recounts the experience of four men stuck in a skirmish for ten months in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.

GLC09619.011

circa 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: Landing Craft

One photo essay entitled, "Landing Craft" printed by LIFE magazine. Contains descriptions and photographs of different vessels used by the U.S. military for transportation, manouevering and holding servicemen. Last page is of an editorial piece for returning men with disabilities and how to seek rehabiliation.

GLC09619.012

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

7 December 1931

Jones, Richard G., fl. 1931

Typed letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Richard G. Jones to Paul H. Lobik dated December 7, 1931. Regarding arranging transportation to Washington. The letter is typed on Joint Emergency Relief Fund of Cook County letterhead.

GLC09576.008

13 October 1862

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 13, 1862. Pertains to an emergency evacuation of the camp due to nearby Confederate soldiers arriving. Written at Camp Curtin.

GLC08334.13

1947

Wallace, James, fl. 1947

Booklet

Title: Segregation on Common Carriers

One booklet entitled, "Segregation On Common Carriers," written by James Wallace dated 1947. Contains illustrations by Walter Reed. Narrative text on legislative background behind the segregation of public transportation.

GLC09974.01

20 September 1812

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Manuscript document signed

Title: Of the validity of the laws granting Livingston & Fulton the exclusive right of using fire and steam to propel boats or vessels

Legal review of the Robert R. Livingston - Robert Fulton steamboat monopoly case. Burr examines the case from two reference points, "1st - With reference to the Laws and Constitution of New York. 2d - As to the Constitution and Laws of the United States." Argues against the monopoly granted to Fulton and Livingston in a point by point analysis. With autograph summation signed by Burr on the last page stating that he made all attempts to make his remarks intelligible.

GLC06183

23 September 1776

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)

Insufficient horses and mules and the potential violence of Indians makes reliable mail service difficult.

GLC06287.07

January 1777- June 1778

North, Benjamin, fl. 1777-1778

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Receipt book noting supplies for the Continental Army]

Includes the faint signature of [Robert E. Turner?] on the outer front cover. The first entries are recorded at Peekskill; subsequent locations include White Plains, Fishkill, and Continental Village, New York; Stamford, Connecticut; Morristown and Bound Brook, New Jersey, among others. North, possibly a Quartermaster in General George Washington's army, record amounts paid for supplies. Records the purchase of hay, horses, oxen, carts, and horseshoes, among various other items. Also records payment for services, such as for driving oxen.

GLC06300

November 1750-December 1750

Sadelmayer, Jacobo, fl. 1747-1751

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Relacion de la entrada (in Spanish)].

Detailed account of exploration, including discussions of the evaluation of Indian tribes' prospects for conversion, the desire to obtain horses, and the reputation of Father Kino.

GLC06290

February 25, 1777

Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790

Letter signed

Title: to John Neilson

Reports that there is intelligence showing that the British are planning a movement toward Delaware. Advises that if this occurs, Colonel Neilson should join him immediately with his men. Warns him not to be fooled, "be careful that you are not deceived into this Movement by any Foraging Party for the Enemy, but previous to taking this step observe if possible whether or not they are really prepared for a March." Informs that the British are building pontoons in New York and that he should try to find out if any arrive at Amboy, New Jersey. Also instructs Neilson to spare no expense to…

GLC06307.02

December 1841

Manuscript

Title: Locomotives for Saint Louis

Includes three pages of illustrations: a pen and ink drawing of steam engine "The Isaac Newton" and drawn maps of city blocks in St. Louis (possibly a site plan for railroad headquarters). Includes cost estimates for the building project, payroll estimates, and staff regulations.

GLC06336

9 January 1831

Lincoln, Thomas, 1812-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bela Lincoln [incomplete]

Writes to his brother in Dennysville, Maine. Briefly mentions sleigh riding in the winter. Informs that he went to Washington on the railroad [Baltimore and Ohio Railroad] and describes how the trains run, "the difference between a rail-road and any other is that the carriages run on a bar of iron or rail instead of running on the ground." Includes illustrations of train tracks, a wheel, and a train crossing a bridge on page two. He is happy to hear that Bela's town is setting up a small library and he has some books to give. Another brother named Ben [Benjamin] continues the letter on…

GLC06052

1 August 1792

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Laws of Northwest Territory

Sargent also signed the names of John Cleves Symmes and Rufus Putnam, as judges of the North West Territory. Details three acts establishing laws for the territory. The first act concerns granting licenses to merchants, traders, and tavern keepers. The second act covers opening and regulating highways, and the third act examines taxes.

GLC06050

13 September 1782

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Camp Verplank's Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Encourages Knox to come down to his location soon to discuss and prepare for a meeting with the British Commissioners (regarding the prisoner cartel). Also mentions a discussion with the Quartermaster General [Colonel Timothy Pickering] about preparation of a barge. Writes that the Quartermaster General would like Knox to make preparations for it.

GLC02437.01607