1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Executive Mansion

One engraving entiteld "Executive Mansion" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the front of the White House in Washington D.C.

GLC08878.0195

1861-1877

Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893

Photograph

Title: Red Room in the White House

One photogravure entitled "Red Room in the White House" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the elaborately furnished red room. Caption notes "The portrait shown on the wall of this celebrated chamber is easily recognizable as that of President Arthur. The point of view in taking the photographs from the right and it must be looked at from the right to get the best perspective effect." Photgravure after a photograph by Charles Milton Bell.

GLC08878.0196

1815-1860

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil sketch. Green Room in the White House]

colors of room noted in margin. Apparently a study for a Presidential print or painting; possibly JBB's Lincoln painting

GLC02673.06

6 March 1865

Ward, Joseph, fl. 1787

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, vignette bust view]

White mount. Vignette bust view photographed on the balcony at the White House. [O-112].

GLC05136.15

12 December 1968

Knudsen, Robert, 1928-1989

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson]

One photograph taken by Robert Knudsen dated December 12, 1968. Image is of President Richard Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson and Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson in the White House.

GLC09804.02

20 May 1874

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. A. J. Creswell

As president, regarding his daughter's White House wedding. "In directing invitations for the Cabinet to attend the marriage of our daughter tomorrow, Mrs. Grant is not certain whether one was sent to Miss McIntyre or not. If none was sent it was an oversight." See GLC 4360.

GLC09240

1967

The Public Interest (New York), 1965-2005

Pamphlet

Title: The Public Interest [Fall 1967]

One issue of The Public Interest dated Fall 1967. Contains essays related to shootings that took place in Newark, New Jersey and Detroit, Michigan; creation of public broadcasting television; an opinion piece on the office of the president as a symbol and political instrument; report on crimes and other subjects.

GLC09640.302

1963

Tatler Publishing Co., fl. 1963

Pamphlet

Title: John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) and the Federal City He Loved

One pamphlet entitled, "John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) and the Federal City He Loved," dated 1963. Printed as a tribute after Kennedy's assassination. Contains photographs of him, his family and his life in Washington D.C.

GLC09640.280

1968-1969

Knudsen, Robert, 1928-1989

Header Record

Title: [Photographs of U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson][Decimalized .01-.02]

Two photographs taken by White House staff photographer Robert Knudsen. Images feature Richard Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson meeting during Nixon's first year as President of the United States.

GLC09804

1960-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [Photographs related to President John F. Kennedy][Decimalized .01-15]

Collection of portraits of President John F. Kennedy dated circa 1960-1963. Consists of 15 photographs that pertains to his time as senator, presidential debates, sitting in the Oval Office, and time with family.

GLC09805

February 1975

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974," dated February 1975. Item outlines summaries of NAACP's history against race discrimination. Includes pertinent legal cases, Supreme Court rulings, organization highlights, and a photo essay.

GLC09640.173.01

February 1975

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974," dated February 1975. Item outlines summaries of NAACP's history against race discrimination. Includes pertinent legal cases, Supreme Court rulings, organization highlights, and a photo essay.

GLC09640.173.02

June 1947

Chasan, Will, fl. 1947

Pamphlet

Title: "American Mercury" [June 1947]

One issue of "The American Mercury" dated June 1947. Pencil notation on the cover reads, "P 706 Harlem's Aristocracy by Will Chasan." This essay is the only content of the publication. Article pertains to the history of the neighbhorhood, Sugar Hill in Harlem. This was the residence for many African American writers, poets, musicians, and NAACP leaders. Cover illustration is of Chiang Kai-Shek.

GLC09640.281

03/01/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife from Camp California, reporting that he is well and hopes she is the same. Reports that he visited the War Department in Washington. Informs her that when he visited the capital he heard a number of speeches and went to the "presedents house and saw old abe [Abraham Lincoln] and shook hands with him..." Encloses five dollars in the letter. Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York. Written at Camp California.

GLC03523.11.05

December 20, 1860

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Ella

Written on the day South Carolina seceded from the Union. Jokingly writes that he dreamt of being at a party with agreeable young ladies, but was abruptly awakened when he fell off his chair. Reports of strong Union feelings in Washington City amidst the secession of South Carolina. States that he infrequently visits the White House and has yet to see the East Room. He has received an invitation to visit Senator Simon Cameron, but has yet to reply. Complains of poor weather and asks Ellen to forgive him for such an "uninteresting letter."

GLC02016.001

2 March 1904

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Autograph note signed

Title: to Walter Harris

Replies to Harris letter, written and signed 1 March 1904, inquiring if Cleveland "entertained a negro, C.H.J. Taylor, of Kansas, at dinner" at the White House during his presidency. He heard the information in a speech given on the floor of the House of Representatives by Charles F. Scott. The reply, in which Cleveland asserts that "Of course the statement is absolutely false," is written on Harris's original letter. Harris was a reporter at the Senate press gallery.

GLC08931

28 April 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 15, whole no. 3902 (April 28, 1865)]

Seward to recover, Booth arrested near Baltimore, Description of Booth's movements before the assassination, Corpse of President laid out in the White House, Account on assault on Seward, Conspiracy ascertained to assassinate every member of the cabinet and the Vice-President, Oath administered to Johnson.

GLC05959.54.54

1902/01/20

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Document signed

Title: Contract for payment to members of the Cherokee nation (cos. Thomas Buffington)

Signed by Buffington at Tahlequah, Indian Territory, for the Cherokee Nation and approved by Roosevelt at Washington. "Executive Mansion" has been struck and "White House" typed-in. Approving Act of the Cherokee National Council for expenses.

GLC02657

[1817]/04/02

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Samuel Lane re: a proposal to sell his own furniture to the White House

Written as President, noting "a considerable deficiency, in the sum appropriated" to furnish the White House and proposing that he leave some personal furniture "at a fair price".

GLC02793.013

1849/04/03

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Letter signed

Title: Letter appointing Lieut. Col. W. W. J. Bliss to disburse money for furnishings

Signed as President

GLC02793.027

1879/02/14

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Childs re: buying a portrait of Gen. Grant for the White House

Written as President

GLC02793.044

1910 ca.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Signature

Title: Signed White House card

Printed card signed by "Theodore Roosevelt" undated.

GLC03663.04

1814/11/12

Morris, Phebe, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anthony Morris re: War of 1812

Terms offered by nation Britain have "contributed more than any circumstance whatever to unite all parties in the resolution of repelling unitedly, the enemy;" burning of the White House: "It would have shocked you my dear papa to have heard how many persons rejoiced in the barbarous and wanton destruction committed at Washington...it is actually true that Admiral Cockburn placed himself in the chair of the House of Representatives and deliberately took the votes of 'to burn or not to burn.'"

GLC07721

1870/05/16

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Letter

Title: To Miss Zielin

Inviting her to lunch at the White House. [see .016]

GLC04360.015

1870/05/16

Grant, Julia D., 1826-1902

Letter

Title: To Miss Zielin

Requesting her assistance in "receiving" guests after tomorrow's lunch. [see .015]

GLC04360.016