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circa 1921-1947

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]

One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.

GLC09860

1914-1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "For those who gave their all"

One poster entitled, "For those who gave their all." Text pertains to a poem by Grantland Rice. Poem has been printed in its entirety and refers to the deaths of 47,000 American soldiers in France during World War I.

GLC09807.01

1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!"

One poster entitled, "Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!" Text displays a dedication to Herman Korth, a German-born sergeant who was honored for his actions in a battle near Juvigny, France during World War I. Portrait of Korth is signed by Joseph Cummings Chase which states that it was painted at the front of the lines.

GLC09807.02

1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "This Is Your War"

One poster entitled, "This Is Your War!" Text pertains to subscribing to Liberty loans as a way for citizens to help win World War I. Illustration consists of a female looking at the word "Prussianism" written over the shadow of a Prussian soldier. The mother, father and baby look towards the shadow and a small boy looks towards the viewer. Signed by the illustrator, Frank Godwin.

GLC09807.03

1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "Victory and the Spirit to Conquer"

One poster entitled, "Victory and the Spirit to Conquer." Text illustrates the difficulty that American soldiers are facing on the battlefield by mentioning Germany weaponry and muddy conditions. Suggests to the reader that by investing in bonds they can aid the soldiers abroad. Illustration displays a female holding a sword hovering over the battlefield while people below hold up bond slips to her. Poster signed by the artist, Rudolph F. Tandler.

GLC09807.04

1957-1959

Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959

Header Record

Title: The Growth and Development of America in Maps [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of maps dated 1957-1959 printed by the Chicago Paper Company and Linweave Quality Papers. The maps demonstrate the types and quality of Linweave Quality Papers. They illustrate the growth and development of the United States in map from 1492-1960. Illustrated by Karl Smith.

GLC09861

1749-1780

Various

Header Record

Title: 7 engraved maps of Africa [Decimalized .01-.07]

A collection of six maps depicting Africa, and one engraving of a city scene.

GLC09862

1846

Phelps, Humphrey, 1799-1875

Map

Title: Phelp's Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico

One hand-colored map dated approximatley 1846 printed by Humphrey Phelps. Contains the territory boundary lines for states in the Midwest, Southwest and expanding West. Also includes portraits of George Washington, Hernan Cortes, Montezuma. Phelps describes Aztec people and the temple in Teotihuacan with a brief history on the colonization of Mexico by the Spanish and summary of the Mexican-American War up to that point.

GLC09863

1689

Nolin, I.B., fl. 1689

Map

Title: L'Amerique Septentrionale, ou la Partie Septentrionale des Indes Occidentales

One map entitled "L'Amerique Septrentrionale, ou la Partie Septentrionale des Indes Occidentales," dated 1689. Illustrated by I.B. Nolin. Item is a reduced map of North America and the West Indies. Also noted is California as an island. The original was drawn by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli.

GLC09864

1943-1944

United States War Department

Header Record

Title: [Collection of War Department newsmaps][Decimalized .01-.38]

Collection of 36 maps belonging to the War Department's Bureau of Public Relations dated primarily 1943-1944. Pertains to updates of the military front throughout Europe, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

GLC09865

1838

Roper, Moses, fl. 1838

Book

Title: A Narrative of the Adventures and Escape of Moses Roper from American Slavery

JB00296

1810

Montgomery, James, 1771-1854

Book

Title: The West Indies and Other Poems

JB00297

1807

Stephen, James, 1789-1854

Book

Title: The Dangers of the Country

JB00298

1834

Jackson and Walford

Book

Title: The Bow in the Cloud or the Negro's Memorial

JB00299

1813

Various

Book

Title: Elegant Miscellaneous Extracts

JB00300

1768

Various

Book

Title: Remarks on Several very important Prophecies in Five parts

JB00301

1810

Dwight, Timothy, Jr., fl. 1760

Book

Title: The Charitable Blessed A Sermon

JB00302

1775

Day, Thomas, 1748-1789

Book

Title: The Dying Negro, a Poem

JB00303

1981

Pic Photos, fl. 1981

Photograph

Title: [Robert and Shelia Stone meeting Queen Elizabeth II]

One photograph taken by Pic Photos dated 1981. Photograph taken at a London Theater at a command performance of the 1981 movie "Absence of Malice" starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, and directed by Sidney Pollack. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip were in attendance. In the photograph, left to right: Sheila Stone, Robert L. Stone, Executive Vice President at Columbia Pictures, Katherine Price nee Crawford, Frank Price, President of Columbia Pictures Productions, and Queen Elizabeth II.

GLC09620.423

2 November 1973

Elias, Aravella, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed