1863

Autograph document

Title: [Copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne]

A hand written copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne who died at the age of 91. The obituary contains the lineage of Browne along with the distinctions bestowed to members of her family.

GLC01450.612.02

16 August 1905

Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward thanks his brother for the gift of the book "The Shuttle," and mentions a recent health scare. The letter is signed Edy.

GLC06253.17

1847-1908

Frank, fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Getty

A letter written by Frank to Gertrude informing her of the death of Kate who is to be buried in Racine County, Wisconsin. Kate is believed to be Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh's sister Catherine. It is unclear the relationship and identity of Getty and Frank because each name occurs twice in the letter. It appears as if the top of the letter may have been cut off as the top of the first line is missing. Written on the back of the letter in pencil is "Higgins House Racine." Gertrude is referred to as Getty in this letter.

GLC06253.21

1917-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Human Wreckage in No Man's Land, Chemin des Dames, France.

The skeleton of a British soldier lies on the site of the battle at Chemin des Dames in France

GLC09584.096

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Sacrificed on Altar of German Militarism- Arrival of Dead at Military Cemetary, Villers au Bois, France

This photograph shows men pushing a wagon that is meant to carry the dead. There also lies a man who died in battle. The description on the photograph mentions that after WWI there were many fatherless children and widows.

GLC09584.126

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Internment of the Fallen Brave in the Cemetary at Villers au Bois, France

In this photograph are men gathered, including a priest, around a grave with dead men. Fallen men more often than not were put into mass graves. The region of Villers-au-Bois saw a lot of fighting during the war.

GLC09584.127

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Sanitary Work of the Battle Line- Disinfectin the Ruins with Patent Spray

This photograph shows a medical worker spraying disinfectant on the battle field. He has a red cross band on his arm. There is a lot of rubble and destruction in the background. With all the death and destruction, battle fields were breeding grounds for disease.

GLC09584.128

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: "And the Trench Was a Reeking Shambles," German Dead in the La Bassee Area.

German soldiers lie dead and dying behind a trench in La Basse, part of the Battle of Flanders.

GLC09584.037

1917

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Strong Concrete German Position and Victims after the Battle of Menin Road

Dead German soldiers lie behind the damaged fortification of a trench in Flanders, Belgium at the Battle of Menin Road.

GLC09584.038

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Where Hell Was Loosed; War's Indescribable Desolation and Unburied Victims, Lens.

A desolate, ravaged battlefield with the bodies of dead soldiers in Lens, France.

GLC09584.040

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: No Man's Land near Lens, France.

A scene of torn up countryside, dead soldiers, and destroyed trees outside of Lens, France.

GLC09584.041

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Proud Men of the North Who Fought on Flander's Fields.

Two dead Scottish soldiers lie on the battlefield.

GLC09584.044

23 November 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Thirty-Three Die in Airliner Crash

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 7, 1956. Shows a plane sitting on tarmac in Paris. The attached press release reports that the plane is a DC-6, the same type of plane that crashed near Paris killing at least thirty-three people. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

GLC09677.16

30 October 1956

Lindlar, Walter, fl. 1958

Photograph

Title: Caskets for Civil War Victims [Hungarian Civil-War]

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated October 30, 1956. Shows two women looking at, and praying beside, a pile of five caskets. The attached press release reports that the women are residents of Magyarovar, a town in West Hungary, they are praying over the five caskets from the 88 villagers who were shot before the town was taken over by Anti-Communist forces. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.10

January 16, 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Winter Lashes City

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 16, 1961. Shows a sidewalk covered in snow. On the left of the photo is a blur of lights possibly from passing cars. The attached press release reports that New York City was hit by a severe winter storm with freezing rain, sleet and hail. The wind reached 40 MPH and three people were killed due to icy highways. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

GLC09677.60

February 22, 1862

New York Herald, 1835-1924

Newspaper

Title: The New York Herald [No. 9295 (February 22, 1862)]

One issue of The New York Herald newspaper dated February 22, 1862. Contains news on Civil War battles and current events. Of particular interest is a map of Fort Donelson and the areas surrounding. There are also mentions of the anniversary of President Washington's Birthday, and the text of the proclamation given by President Lincoln to celebrate Washington's birth. (see GLC06038) An article on the fourth page laments the death of Willie Lincoln. On the last page of the newspaper there is an article concerning Nathaniel Gordon's accused crime of international slave trade and his execution.

GLC09770

1867

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1867 Diary

Newspaper clippings inserted at beginning with Washington's General Order, July 1776 and McClellan's General Order, September 1861. Also positions of the sun and moon and on the back, a list of the original 13 states and all the signers of the declaration. Records the weather. On February 23rd, he mentions the nomination of Mr. Fred S.M. Nelly for U.S. senate. On March 11, the daughter of an acquaintance was severely burned with camphine. Many entries are cross written. Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Some expanded entries in the back. He mentions the son of Mr. Young who drowned.

GLC03131.16.07

21 November 1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Rome daily. [Vol. 2, no. 214 (November 21, 1877)]

Features a tribute to woman, obituary and advertisements and short blurbs. Subtitle reads: "a daily journal devoted to the interests of Rome and Cherokee Georgia."

GLC02691.12.13

1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

A friend of his heard that his wife died.

GLC03047.07

12 May 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

A fellow soldier was buried yesterday. There might be a fight at Port Hudson. Baton Rouge is almost deserted. THere is only one brigade left.

GLC03047.08

25 October 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Abbott

He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.

GLC03057.07

August 1862 - December 1862

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Diary

Title: 1862 Diary

Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. A notable entry includes Setember 3rd when the Brigadier General says: "I am not a speechmaker. This is not the business of the soldier, but to fight and obey orders, that is what you are here for..." On Set. 12th, he describes the funeral of Thomas Engle. On Dec.3rd, some men stole a pair of boots and were forced to march around with their hands tied behind their backs.

GLC03131.07.01

14 July 1922

Newspaper clipping

Title: Major Selfridge Dies in Philadelphia

Major Alexander Selfridge, a civil war veteran dies at 79. He was the youngest commissioned officer in the Northern Ranks during the civil war.

GLC03131.07.09

1859

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1859 Diary

Faithfully records the weather each and every day. On May 31st, someone named John steals $150 from another man. June 8th, Thompson's sister got married. Went to a democratic meeting in October and nominated a clerk. November 11th, attended a large funeral for the Hon. R.P. Thompson.

GLC03131.16.01

1861

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1861 Diary

Records the weather. On March 12th, he mentions the city elections. April 24th, acknowledges how sad it is that so many young men are going to war and he hopes they return safely. Mentions church and bible class frequently. On July 22nd, he notes bad news from the battle of Manassas Junction. Reports say between 3,000 and 15,000 were killed.

GLC03131.16.03