1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Capture of New Orleans: Attack on Fort Phillips

One engraving entitled "The Capture of New Orleans; Attack on Fort Phillips" dated 1862. Depicts naval warfare between USS Fort Jackson and CSS St. Phillip, during the Battle of New Orleans, April 18-28, 1862. engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel, in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0130

1863

Parsons, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Battle of Malvern Hill

One engraving entitled "Battle of Malvern Hill" dated 1863. Depicts U.S. Navy gunboats, The Monitor and The Galena on the James River. Caption notes, "U.S. gun boats on James River covering the retreat." Engraved after a drawing by Charles Parsons. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0138

1863

Parson, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Bombardment of island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi" dated 1863. Depicts the naval Battle of Island Number 10, February 28- April 8, 1862. Caption notes, "engaging the forts and batteries on the island and mainland." Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by Chalres Parsons.

GLC08878.0139

1863

Parsons, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads-Merrimac and Monitor

One engraving entitled "Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads-Merrimac and Monitor" dated 1863. Depicts battle between the ironclad, USS Monitor and CSS Merrimac, March 9, 1862. Caption notes, [additional ships featured in painting] Sewalls Point, Rebel Tug, Jamestown, Yorktown, Cumberland, Minnesota, and Newport News. Engraved by J. Davies after a painting by Charles Parsons.

GLC08878.0141

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [The Monitor and Merrimac]

One unititled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac, March 9, 1862. Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0142

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attact Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops

One engraving entitled "Attack Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops" dated 1862. Depicts a view of Union ships, carrying troops, approaching Roanoke Island in preperation for the Battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0144

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Action of the Gunboats at Memphis

One engraving entitled "Action of Gunboats at Memphis" dated 1863. Depicts a naval battle between Union and Confederate gunboats on the Mississippi river, June 6, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0162

1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama" dated 1864. Depicts a naval battle between the USS Kearsarge and the CSS Alabama, June 19, 1864. Caption notes, "rescue of the crew of the Alabama by the Deerhound." Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0170

1897

Sheppard, Warren, 1858-1937

Engraving

Title: Sinking of the Alabama

One engraving entitled "Sinking of the Alabama" dated 1897. Depicts the sinking of the CSS Alabama. Surviving confederate sailors swim towards an awaiting rescue vessel. Engraved from a painting by Warren Sheppard. Engraving possibly from the book, "The People's Standard History of the United States."

GLC08878.0171

1861-1877

Carmichael, I. W., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: The Bombardment of Canton

One engraving entitled "The Bombardment of Canton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a naval battle scene during the Battle of Canton, December 28-31, 1857. Engraved by E. Brandard from artwork by I.W. Carmichael.

GLC08878.0190

18 April 1942

Header Record

Title: 14 press photographs of the Doolittle Raid [Decimalized .01-.14]

A collection of 14 photographs of the Doolittle Raid.

GLC09553

10 December 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes about Nancy's prior weekend away from school and the weather. Her grandmother mentions her sewing clothes for Nancy. She discusses Steven's driver and that she wants to go to Canal Street when she can. She also mentions Morris who left on his ship on December 10, 1969.

GLC09600.17

26 September 1918

Huggins, Glenn A., fl. 1919

Postcard

Title: to Alberta M Hoover

One postcard to Alberta Hoover from Glenn Huggins dated September 26, 1918. Was sent to inform her that the ship Glenn was on arrived safely. It also lists his company as Co. D 342th Infantry. There is a note that says "Sailed the 8th of September" and was sent on September 26th. The post card was provided by the Red Cross. Another item by Glenn Huggins is GLC09599.

GLC09608

1941-1945

The Ullman Company, Inc., fl. 1940

Pamphlet

Title: U.S naval training school

Captioned photographs of men training to become part of the navy at the Hampton Institute. The front is captioned "a picture record of the school and its activities."

GLC09587.307

1917-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Thousands of Uncle Sam's Sailors, Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill.

U.S. Navy Sailors line up in uniform, outside the Great Lakes Training Station.

GLC09584.198

1917-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: "Parade Rest"--Naval Training Station

U.S. Navy trainees line up holding rifles during a gun dril at a Naval Training Station.

GLC09584.199

1917-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: A Sailor's Sewing Day Reminds Him Keenly of Home and Mother--Life on Board a Battleship.

A cluster of U.S. Navy sailors sit on the deck of a battleship. One is reading. One in the front is mending his uniform with a sewing machine.

GLC09584.201

1917-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Marines and Sailors Despersing after an Assembly Aft for Instructions--Life on Board a Battleship

A group of U.S. Navy Sailors mill about on the deck of the Battleship after morning inspection and assembly. Towards the back are a few Marines in dress uniform.

GLC09584.202

1917-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Bugler Calling Marines and Sailors to Assemble for Instruction--Life on Board a Battleship

A U.S. Navy sailor stands on the deck of a battleship blowing a bugle, calling those on board to asembly.

GLC09584.203

1917-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Gunners on Board U. S. Battleship New York Loading 6-inch Gun.

Three U.S. Navy Sailors load a gun below deck, while another, acting as the trainer, stands at the telescope sight.

GLC09584.204

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: German Gun Guarding the Mole, Zeebrugge

This photograph depicts a gun by a German base. There is a body of water in the distance. Around the time of this photograph, the British attacked the Germans by way of sea.

GLC09584.219

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Wrecked Submarine at Bruges, Belgium, a German Submarine Base

There is a wrecked submarine floating atop water by the bay. The submarine proved effective during wartime.

GLC09584.220

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: One of the Notorious U-boats Stranded on the South Coast of England after Surrender

This photograph shows people on rowboats and on land, surrounding a U-boat after British victory against Germans. There are also people standing on the boat.

GLC09584.221

1927-1928

Moore, Dave, fl. 1927-1928

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album belonging to Dave Moore, n.d., 1927-1928]

One photograph album dated approximately 1927-1928 belonging to U.S. Marine Dave Moore. Consists of 76 pages of 255 photographs and marginalia. Images are from Moore's time while being stationed in Nicaragua, Guam, and China. Majority of photographs are of the military stations, the Marine Corps band, and tourist sites.

GLC09859

18 April 1942

Photograph

Title: Planning details of the trip from "Shangri-La" to Tokyo

A black and white photograph of Captain Marc A. Mitscher, and Major General James H. Doolittle with airmen preparing for the raid on a flight deck of the USS Hornet . There is a press clipping attached to the back of the photograph with a stamp dated April 21, 1943. Removed from an unknown mat.

GLC09553.01