16 September 1864

Engberth, Jacob M., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Syrs] Glowner

Writes that he is in the hospital and that he would like to see him and the boys. Complains about not being able to rest and looking over Washington and seeing all the action. Discusses the presidential race between "old Abraham" [Abraham Lincoln] and George B. McClellan. Comments that there will be peace if McClellan is voted in but "if old Abe Gets in the War is not Goen to stop till the South is Subdued and that wont take more then fore years more and then the Jonies will have to come under and then we will have Peace and no Sepration." Writes that there is plenty to eat, good nurses…

GLC03523.43.13

14 June 1862

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

He writes that they are encamped on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Expresses his hatred for the war and writes "if ever I get into another I want somebody to have me put in the lunatic asylum". Writes that he often wishes he were a negro with a good master, as the soldiers are kept hungry and are only given small portions of fresh beef and biscuits. Hopes to get appointed officer soon just so that he can get something to eat. He writes that Sam (his brother Sam Marshall Ward, also in company A) has been detailed to work in the hospital. He has not seen Clarence ( a brother or family…

GLC02232.07

18 June 1862

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Writes that he is unwell. Reports on some of the news at camp and home. His brother Sam, also known as "Marshall," is still detained in the hospital. Reports that it is likely that the men will be moving soon and has been assured by the officers that they will not move further South. Also reports that Samuel Lapsley of Company A is dead. Comments that he is going to quit his foolishness and find some nice pretty, smart, and rich girl that will marry him. Comments on how he's lost his good looks stating that he looks as "black as a negro." Writes that there is a good supply of turkey…

GLC02232.08

25 September 1863

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Writes from the line of battle before Chattanooga. Reports that he has survived the Battle of Chickahominy with just a slight wound to the chest. He spent two days in the hospital and rejoined his command on 22 September. Ward writes that the enemy is still in Chattanooga and he predicts that there will be another battle soon. Reports that his messmate and friend, Lieutenant Webber, was killed in the field. Writes that his consolidated company went into the fight with 40 men and lost 10 (one killed, eight wounded, and one missing). Ward writes that they've had a difficult four weeks with…

GLC02232.23

22 October 1863

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Informs them that he has been sick and confined to bed which has given him the opportunity to practice. Comments if he does not get well soon he will have to quit all exertions. Reports that they are short hospitals rooms for the rebel prisoners and they are dying off in great numbers. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Letter is addressed to his friends but envelope is addressed to his father, A. P. Kessler.

GLC03523.52.19

6 November 1863

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Informs him not to send him boots. Reports two cases of smallpox in camp. Notes all soldiers are to be vaccinated. Comments if it spreads to the rebel prisoners it will take them clean. Reports one hospital has over 200 sick rebels and many die every day. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.21

2 December 1861

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC02167.05

January 22, 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.

GLC02167.09

6 March 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister Elmira

He contracts the measles and is taken to the hospital. Some of the men have died from the measles. But he is sure he will get better.

GLC02751.24

12 March 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Rosetta

He tells her how he contracted measles. His friend Newell also has the measles so they have been keeping each other company. George came to visit.

GLC02751.25

15 March 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to D.L. Platts

He informs him that Newell has died. Sereno spoke to him on his deathbed where he said his sickness was a providence of god.

GLC02751.26

20 March 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister Elmira

Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.

GLC02751.27

26 May 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister Elmira

Clark joined the regiment and shortly afterwards became ill and was taken to the hospital. He went to visit him and when he got back he found George Platts waiting for him. He is glad he now has a friend to keep him company.

GLC02751.35

22 June 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Rosetta

He got sick again and was taken to the hospital where he lost his mind for a while. He kept thinking he was at home or on his way there and would get out of bed to leave and then the nurse would put him back into bed again. Surprisingly, he got well. Clark is getting better and comes to visit him. Three sheets of varying sizes. Written at the Marine Hospital.

GLC02751.36

5 July 1863

Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Clark writes to his wife about the death of Serano. He appeared to recover for a while but was then taken ill again and after a night of suffering, died.

GLC02751.37

15 June 1863

Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

He has recovered enough strength to write. Everyone had to be moved because it was deemed unsafe to stay where they are. Serano is very weak and he asked to be detailed to take care of him. To help with the move he gave Serano some whiskey. They were transported in ambulance wagons.

GLC02751.38

January 19, 1965

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she writes about her grades, his sister's birthday party, and her ailing uncle.

GLC09571.28

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Bringing in Wounded on French Front after Battle Ablain St. Nazaire

Soldiers surround a wounded man lying on a stretcher at a first aid camp near Albain St. Nazaire in France.

GLC09584.118

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Bringing in the Wounded "On Stretchers Stiff and Bleared with Blood"

Four wounded men lie on stretchers at a first aid station, awaiting medical attention.

GLC09584.119

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: French Field Hospital--Locating Bullet With X-Ray Machine

Two army surgeons use an X-Ray to locate a bullet in a wounded soldier at a French Field Hospital.

GLC09584.122

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Ghastly Glipse of Wounded Belgians in Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium

In this photpograph is a man who is very seiously injured. He has bandages covering his face and hands. There is a nurse sitting by his side and two other wounded soldiers who look like they are in a better condition in the background. Women who worked as nurses did a lot to help wounded soldiers.

GLC09584.123

April 1946

Social Science Institute at Fisk University

Pamphlet

Title: Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, April 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, April 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights educational materials outlining the organization's promotion of racial equality; and features politicians who advocate against and for racial equality. Mentions the establishment of Fort Oswego as as a refugee center in New York for Jewish immigrants; anti-semitism in the United States; resettlement issues of Japanese-Americans; and the integration of…

GLC09640.265

July 1946

Social Science Institute at Fisk University

Pamphlet

Title: Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, July 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, July 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights educational materials outlining the organization's promotion of racial equality; and features politicians who advocate against and for racial equality. Mentions the establishment of Fort Oswego as as a refugee center in New York for Jewish immigrants; anti-semitism in the United States; reparations and discrimination issues of Japanese-Americans; and…

GLC09640.266

January 28, 1944

Bruttman, Sade, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sade Bruttman to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 28, 1944. Sade writes hoping that Dorothy is on the road to recovery. She reminds him to be careful and not get in trouble, even though she understands he wants to be with Dorothy. She hopes that Dorothy will be permitted a ten day hospitalization as in New York they are only giving seven days after an appendicitis surgery. Sade writes that under no circumstances should Dorothy be permitted to work for a month so she recovers properly. If they need money to let her know. She also states that if Dorothy and Richard need…

GLC09684.22

8 February 1944

Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944

Typed letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated February 8, 1944. Lenore writes to express her hope that Dorothy is doing well after her ordeal. She wonders if Dorothy is alone, or boarding with a family. She congratulates Richard on his promotion to cadet officer, and wonders if that means a pay increase. She warns him to be careful in his letters though as, "you can't tell, they might be censored and you are libel to hurt yourself as sometimes even the Government's sense of humor is stunted." Lenore also mentions that Richard's father has a white collar job, she only…

GLC09684.23