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Ambrotype and tintype photographs, mostly portraits [decimalized]

Chiefly Civil War era portraits by anonymous American photographers. Subjects include W. T. Sherman and U. S. Grant. The collection is organized according to size, from largest to smallest. Rare and important images include #2 (family portrait),...

GLC05131

Tintype portrait of soldier before painted camp background

Full length view of a soldier in front of painted camp background (tents, flags etc.). The soldier wears a gun in his belt. An American flag, the soldier's pants and other items in the photo have been colored with pencil or dry pigment while the...

GLC05131.01

Ambrotype family portrait showing 11 people, including 2 soldiers

Family portrait featuring a mother, father, two daughters, four civilian sons and two soldier sons (in rear of photo). CASE: Stamped cloth on wood. Case thickness 2.1 cm.

GLC05131.02

Tintype of a bearded soldier

Half-length seated portrait of soldier with a beard and moustache. Soldier's cheeks, buttons and pants have been painted. CASE: Stamped cloth on wood. Image of Columbia with shield holding a flag has been stamped on the top. Case thickness 1.5...

GLC05131.03

Ambrotype of a young artillerist and his wife

Piping on the soldier's uniform jacket and hat has been painted red. The woman's brooch and the cross cannon's on the soldier's hat have been painted gold. Crude red stripes have been painted on the American flag on the left side of the photo....

GLC05131.04

Tintype of a bearded Union corporal

Half-length seated portrait of Union corporal with beard. Soldier's cheeks have been colored and his chevrons have been painted red, possibly indicating artillery service. CASE: Union case with acanthus design. (See Clifford & Michele Krainik...

GLC05131.05

Ambrotype of a young first lieutenant

Three-quarter length standing portrait of a young, clean-shaven first lieutenant wearing a sword. CASE: Union case possibly depicting a painting of The Capture of John Andre [?]. Case made by "F. Goll." (See Clifford & Michele Krainik, Union...

GLC05131.06

Tintype of a young cavalryman

Full length, standing pose of a young cavalry man in front of painted backdrop showing a cannon and a flag. The soldier's gloves, boots, and pistol are visible. CASE: Acanthus and peony [?] design stamped on a cloth on wood case. Case thickness 2...

GLC05131.07

Tintype of a camp scene featuring a cabin

Camp scene showing a group of men in front of a cabin. CASE: Union case, acanthus and small flower design. Case thickness 2.6 cm.

GLC05131.08

Tintype of a camp scene featuring a tent and soldiers

Camp scene showing tent with eleven soldiers in the foreground. CASE: Union case with heraldic plate and fruit vine design. Case thickness 2.6 cm.

GLC05131.09

Tintype of a young first lieutenant

Half-length portrait of a young First Lieutenant. Military emblems and buttons painted gold, cheeks tinted pink. CASE: Stamped paper on wood featuring a dot and acanthus design. Case thickness 2.0 cm.

GLC05131.10

Ambrotype full length view of soldier holding gun

View of a soldier in full uniform, including a foraging cap and a rifle with a mounted bayonet. Military buttons and emblems painted gold. Ruby glass. CASE: Union case featuring Union shield, flags and arms surrounded by acanthus. (See Clifford...

GLC05131.11

Ambrotype of a civilian man holding a military hat

Full length view of a civilian man with a moustache and beard holding a military hat. CASE: Stamped cloth on wood featuring gathering of roses. Imprint on mat "Waterbury, CN # 836 Scovel Manufacturing Co. Superior" [Plate determined to be adhered...

GLC05131.12

Ambrotype of a soldier in full uniform

Three-quarter length view of a soldier with beard and moustache. Soldier is holding his rifle and his bayonet is in its scabbard. CASE: Stamped paper on wood featuring a gathering of flowers. Case thickness 1.9 cm.

GLC05131.13

Ambrotype of Alonzo V. Walker, 15th MA Volunteers

Half length, seated view of young man with goatee. Military buttons and emblems have been painted gold. The "US" on his belt buckle is backwards. Descriptive tag: "Alonzo V. Walker Co. E. 15th Regt. Mass. Volunteers." CASE: Stamped paper on...

GLC05131.14

Ambrotype of soldier wearing a red Prussian style uniform jacket

Half length, seated portrait. There is a Number "2" on his hat and a medal on his jacket. The entire photo has been painted. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with a geometric design. Top half of the case is missing. Case thickness 1.0 cm.

GLC05131.15

Ambrotype of soldier, 79th New York Highlanders

Full length, standing portrait of a young officer in a kilt, knee high socks and shoes with large gold painted buckles. Uniform indicates the soldier was a member of the New York 79th, "the Highlanders." [See Uniforms of the Civil War, p. 63] CASE...

GLC05131.16

Ambrotype of a young private wearing ring on little finger

Seated, half length portrait of a young private wearing military waistcoat and ring. The ring and military buttons have been painted gold, and the waistcoat is open except for bottom button. Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with a flower...

GLC05131.17

Tintype of a middle-aged officer

Three-quarter length seated portrait of a middle-aged officer. Buttons and epaulets painted gold, pants and flag tinted with dry pigment. Soldier's hat lies on nearby table. Ruby glass. CASE: Union case with geometric pattern in center surrounded...

GLC05131.18

Ambrotype of a soldier with bayonet

Half length seated pose. Buttons and military emblems have been painted gold. A gun with bayonet leans against the soldier's shoulder. Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Case thickness 1.9

GLC05131.19

Ambrotype of a young soldier holding hat

Three-quarter length, seated portrait. Soldier appears to be wearing an apron underneath his uniform jacket. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Gold edging around both the exterior and interior of the case. The case was made to hold two images. Case...

GLC05131.20

Ambrotype of a very young soldier from New Jersey

Three-quarter length, seated portrait of a very young soldier wearing an uncommon hat. His canteen reads "J. H. [illegible]. Co. A. N.J.V." Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with vine pattern and gold edging on both the exterior and...

GLC05131.21

Ambrotype of a Zouave sergeant

Full length, seated portrait of Zouave sergeant with goatee. Trim on jacket and pants, sash and fez have been painted red. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Case thickness 1.9 cm.

GLC05131.22

Tintype of a soldier

Half length view. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Gold edging on both the exterior and interior edges. Case thickness 1.9 cm.

GLC05131.23

Tintype of a bearded civilian man

Three-quarter length, seated view of a man wearing a white outfit with sash neckerchief and straw hat. Descriptive tag reads: "19th century American Labor by Bowery Photog. (Ferrotype)." CASE: Stamped paper on board. Large six pointed star...

GLC05131.24

Ambrotype of Sergeant William Everts II

Half length seated view of Everts with a slight beard, holding a sword. Descriptive tag reads: "William Everts II died in one of the first battles of the Civil War." CASE: Stamped paper on board showing a birds in a fountains and flowers. Gold...

GLC05131.25

Tintype of William T. Sherman, with second tintype of little girl

Bust portrait of William T. Sherman with one star. 9th plate tintype in 6th plate Union Case. Descriptive tag mistakenly identifies this photograph as: "Ferrotype of Gen. Phil. Henry Sheridan Commander of the Army of Shenandoah in 1864." A 6th...

GLC05131.26

Ambrotype of young soldier holding hat

Half length, seated view of a young soldier in front of a painted outdoor backdrop. The subject's cheeks have been tinted pink. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Top and bottom of case are separate. Case thickness 1.6 cm.

GLC05131.27

Ambrotype of a young private with moustache

Half length portrait of young private with a moustache wearing a ring on his little finger. Military buttons, emblems and chevrons have been painted gold. CASE: Texture black paper on wood. Curved corners and a push latch. Case thickness 1.6 cm.

GLC05131.28

Ambrotype of a young sailor

Bust portrait of a young sailor whose cheeks have been tinted pink. Tag inside identifies the image as "Charles Gordon Yeaton, my father." CASE: Stamped paper on wood with floral design center between two rows of "IIIIIIIII." Gold edging on both...

GLC05131.29

Tintype of General Ulysses S. Grant

Half length portrait of Grant with one star. 9th plate. Possibly a second or later generation image. Descriptive tag reads: "Ferrotype of Gen. Grant circa Civil War period." CASE: Union case with cannon and pyramid of cannonballs in front of a...

GLC05131.30

Tintype of a private holding a pistol

Half length, seated view. Chevrons and buttons painted gold. CASE: Union case showing Federal monitor and a ship. (See Clifford & Michele Krainik, Union Cases, #366.) Case thickness 2.1 cm.

GLC05131.31

Tintype of a soldier with moustache and beard

Bust view of soldier holding cigar, with arms crossed. Buttons painted gold. CASE: Stamped paper on wood. Case thickness 1.5 cm.

GLC05131.32

Tintype of a young sergeant

Half length view with uniform buttons painted gold. CASE: Top missing. Hinges still attached to bottom half. (See Clifford & Michele Krainik, Union Cases, #544.) Case thickness 0.6 cm.

GLC05131.33

U.S. Naval Academy album of autographs, portraits and photographs [word processed inventory available]

Autographs & Photographs, Graduating Class 1861 with images of the Academy. United States Naval Academy. J. L. Lovell Photographer, Amherst, Mass. Apparently the photographer stood in the middle of the Yard and simply panned across the grounds.

GLC05132

Daguerreotype of Nicolay with staff of Pittsfield, Ill. "Free Press" [framed]

Cased image showing four men in a printing office, including owner and editor Nicolay. The image is in a contemporary wooden frame. Nicolay stands second from left. According to Sothebys, the pencil inscription on the back of the frame ("Free Press...

GLC05133.02

[Album of photographs of Union Army on Morris and Folly Island, South Carolina][Decimalized .01-.44]

Collection of albumen photographs dated 1863 printed by Haas and Peale. Consists of 43 photographs depicting fortifications found on Morris and Folly Island, South Carolina. Images were taken before and after Battle of Fort Sumter.

GLC05134

Carte de visites, cabinet cards and stereocards by Brady and others [word processed inventory available]

This collection contains 138 carte de visites, 4 stereocards and 1 cabinet card of various Civil War era generals, politicians, and interesting civilians. The collection was assembled by a private collector. Imprints include E. & H.T. Anthony, A.S...

GLC05135

Lincoln or related images, mostly cartes re: Lincoln, funeral, family, Booth [decimalized]

Carte de visites, stereographs, etc. from E. & H. T. Anthony and others. Several are later reprints. Includes 2 Lincoln portrait stereographs from Anthony's "Prominent Persons," 13 stereos of Lincoln's funeral; 31 CDVs of Lincoln, his family and...

GLC05136

Wounded Indians

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Matthew Brady & Co. Torn tax stamp on verso. Date from William Frassinito, "Grant And Lee the Virginia Campaigns, 1864-1865" (New York: Macmillian Publishing Co., 1983).

GLC05137.001

The Home Guard

"White Mountain Rangers 1861." Shows a female "milita" regiment with poles resembling rifles.

GLC05137.002

Elmira Prison Camp

"Prison camp at Elmira N. Y. during Civil War. Confederate prisoners were kept here. Photo taken Oct. 1864."

GLC05137.003

to his wife

Hale heard a sermon by Mr. Allen and thinks the man should have followed up his preaching by urging people to live a religious life as evidence of their faith. He also discusses the session of Congress between the end of December and the 4th of...

GLC05508.119

[Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa letter and photographs] [decimalized]

See descriptions in GLC05508.124.01-.03

GLC05508.124

[John F. Kennedy letter and certificate] [decimalized]

See descriptions in GLC05508.155.01-.02.

GLC05508.155

to Mrs. Stetson

Lubin offers condolence to Stetson with a quotation from scripture: "The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken; blessed be the name of the Lord."

GLC05508.172

to Rev. Bernard Whitman

Responding to a letter from Whitman asking about the religious beliefs of various founders including Washington, John Quincy Adams, and Jefferson. For Washington and Adams, Pickering refers him to other people. About Jefferson he writes that a...

GLC05508.204

[What can one possibly say...]

Written on imprinted card: "What can one possibly say that / if they have been in any way / needy or unhappy one prays that the / future has compensation in store." Date of document assumed because Doyle's interest in spiritualism emerged after the...

GLC05508.088

to unknown

Written as a P.S. enclosing a prayer book for his God Son, adding that he cannot not think of a more appropriate Christmas gift. In an additional P.S., Hastings writes that the prayer book will not be acceptable in the United States, because it is...

GLC05508.089

The Lord Knoweth them that are His

This hymn espouses that all people enter God's care when they die, whether they are buried in their local graveyard or on a distant battlefield.

GLC05508.090

to George Vaughan

Responding to a letter written by Vaughan, DuPont sees the general failure of religious teaching as an evil to be combatted. He admits that he may not be the best person to offer advice since he does not attend church, but asserts that he is a...

GLC05508.091

to Edwin Gaskell

When asked how to explain God to a child, Dunedin rhetorically asks if it would "not be enough to tell a child that God is his Creator...the author and giver of all good." He says to demonstrate unseen forces by wind, electricity, and thoughts. He...

GLC05508.093

to Marshall E. Bean

Written in response to a letter from Bean. Edmonds has been moved by Bean's "unostentatious courage," but is not sure he can comfort him. He writes that he does not believe in God the way the Churches do, but believes in a force of good. He...

GLC05508.094

to Rev. E.M. Fairchild

Written in response to a letter from Fairchild. Elliot agrees that the Roman and Anglican churches do not recognize the equality of sexes in their marriage rituals. He wishes that advocates of gender equality were not so determined to assert that...

GLC05508.095

to George Urban

On the stationary of Faber and Faber. Elliot claims he is too busy to make a broadcast on Radio Free Europe in Eastern Europe. He also rejects Urban's proposal that Elliot speak on religious persecution, because he has not known it himself.

GLC05508.096

to his grandson

Congratulates his grandson's wife's safe delivery of a baby boy. Advises that the child be taught piety and virtue from a very young age, so it will stay with him always. He also urges the mother to nurse the baby and "not suffer any silly ideas of...

GLC05508.097

Jesus Holds My Hand

Five stanzas of the hymn with musical score (originally adhered at the top of the page).

GLC05508.099

to Marshall E. Bean

Ferrer thanks Bean for his inspirational message of faith.

GLC05508.101

to George M. Fillmore

Fillmore offers condolence upon the death of his nephew's child. He urges his nephew to submit to the dictates of Providence. 1 black and white full length seated engraving of Millard Fillmore included.

GLC05508.102

to Frank Mock

Written on stationery of Riverside Church. Fosdick reprimands Mock for a downhearted letter and encourages him to keep his faith during the dark times of WWII. He also warns that we must win the peace this time (as opposed to WWI) because the next...

GLC05508.104

to Rev. Jedediah Morse

Reverend Furman hopes that bad weather will keep the Reverend Morse's ship from sailing until the next day so he will be able to preach that night. He encloses copies of the letters Morse lent to him and remarks that he is glad to know that serious...

GLC05508.105

to Dr. Susai

Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)

GLC05508.108

to Capt. Murray

Gordon commiserates with Murray about the drudgery and loneliness of their prospective assignments. He writes that despite their trials, God assures their salvation. Murray's stokers and men are under Gordon's care.

GLC05508.112

to Kit

Graham discusses her feelings and perceptions about a party attended in Kit's honor and the way Kit has touched so many people. She also discusses her belief in "a Great Source," or living energy, from which one can draw strength and power.

GLC05508.114

to Marshall E. Bean

Grant cannot send a photo of him and his wife. He hopes that through prayer and faith Bean will overcome his illness.

GLC05508.115

to Bliss Isley

Grant does not recall her father-in-law attending church during the five years she lived in his house. She doubts the assertion that Grant chose the Bible passage over which he took his Oath of Office. She corrects his version of Grant baptism...

GLC05508.116

to Rev. Jedediah Morse

Green introduces Rev. Dr. Keith, a minister from the congregational church in Charleston, SC. He believes Morse will receive much pleasure from both Keith's preaching and his conversations. Green apologizes for not writing often, citing that his...

GLC05508.117

My Creed

A personal philosophy Guest tried to live by, much of it dealing with ethics and decorum: "... to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage , but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the...

GLC05508.118

to Ninian W. Edwards

Hale writes to the Superintendent of Illinois public schools, Ninian W. Edwards, to ask him to consider the suitability of her book, "The Bible Reading Book" for the classroom. She claims the book is already being used at a number of other schools...

GLC05508.121

to W.R. Cremer

Hall considers the Civil War the only justifiable war, apparently because it brought the abolition of slavery. War between England and the U.S. "would be Fratricidal & a hideous crime." He believes arbitration and a treaty can settle any conflict...

GLC05508.122

to Orlando C. Mood

Harrison writes a lengthy discussion of his Christian faith and experiences. He draws heavily on references to passages in the Bible. The end of the letter discusses the Korean War and the reorganization of the Far East Command. Harrison would...

GLC05508.123

to Marshall E. Bean

Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in...

GLC05508.126

to Robert Bolton

Rowland, an evangelical preacher, discusses a possible meeting with Mr. Jay somewhere between Wotten and Bath. Also, he also does not know the result of the correspondence between Mr. Potter and Bolton. Dated Saturday evening.

GLC05508.128

[Excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song"]

Souvenir excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song." Signed in the home of Florida Southern College President Robert A. Davis and his wife, at a dinner honoring Mr. Hines as 1981 Honorary Chancellor of Florida Southern College.

GLC05508.130

[Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]

Buddy Holly's notes from an American history course covering the causes of the Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. Written in pencil.

GLC05508.131

[Lord of the Universe shield us...]

Holmes writes: "Lord of the Universe shield us and guide us / Trusting Thee always through shadow and sun! / Thou hast united us. Who shall divide us? / Keep us, O keep us the Many in One."

GLC05508.132

[Sam Houston letter and advertisement] [Decimalized .01- .02]

See descriptions in GLC05508.133.01-.02

GLC05508.133

to John H. Houston

Houston writes that if the American Party (Know-Nothing Party) is to succeed they must admit Protestant naturalized citizens, but not Catholics because of their allegiance to foreign powers [i.e. the Pope]. He writes that they cannot jeopardize...

GLC05508.134

to Charles Ellicoch

Howard writes on stationary of Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. He responds to a request for his favorite hymn. Howard writes that his choice of hymn depends upon his mood and gives several examples of hymns and moods. He...

GLC05508.136

[Julia Ward Howe letter and photograph] [decimalized]

See descriptions in GLC05508.137.01-.02

GLC05508.137

[Where is the Utopian code of morals...]

Howitt writes an excerpt from the Seven Temptations, p. 14: "Where is the Utopian code of morals equal to that which a few words set forth unto the Christian, 'do ye so to others as ye would they should do unto yourselves."

GLC05508.138

[I have found every system of political religion...]

Howitt quotes the "History of Priestcraft," 3rd ed. p. 364: "I have found every system of political religion so hostile to the growth of true knowledge, so destructive of popular freedom and happiness, that I have been constrained to cry vehemently...

GLC05508.139

to Mr. Badan

Humphreys sends a list of Buddhist books for possible purchase. He also offers to autograph books.

GLC05508.140

to J. Carlton Still

Hunt writes in response to a question about Jesus' racial identity. Hunt says that for painters, even if the traditional ideal of Jesus with blue/grey eyes and red/brown hair isn't truest, it is still best. However, he does believe the traditional...

GLC05508.141

to Sally Richards

Huntington asks Richard's to commune and confess to Christ. He offers to help remove any doubts about religion she may have.

GLC05508.142

to Stephen Hobhorse

While criticising an article written by Hayman (evidently about "The Perennial Philosophy"), Huxley reveals his thoughts on religion. He asserts that God should not be exploited for personal gain, as the Christian Scientists do. He also argues...

GLC05508.143

to Perriton Maxwell

Hylan writes to the editor of the "Nation War Record and Review," as Mayor of New York. He responds to the question: "After Death - What?" Hylan writes that death is like birth, and man passes into a larger world than the one in which he lives. He...

GLC05508.144

[The idea of immortality...]

Ingersoll writes a verse comparing immortality to the sea.

GLC05508.145

[I cannot bear thine absence Lord...]

Jay writes: "I cannot bear thine absence Lord, / my life expires if thou depart; / Be thou my hear still near my God, / and Thou my God be near my heart."

GLC05508.148

to J. E. Boos, Esq.

Johnson discusses being raised in Illinois and enlisting in the army. On Lincoln, slavery and the Civil War, he writes: "No man has a higher opinion of Lincoln than I. He was the Good Lords [sic] instrument in destroying the greatest sin of this...

GLC05508.149

[God has put me here to play basketball...]

Johnson writes: "God has put me here to play basketball, to do my thing on the court. So that's where I'm going to do my thing, on that court."

GLC05508.150

to Rev. William G. Cole

Bishop Jolly writes that he hopes Cole will recover from an illness that developed on a recent trip. He attempts to dissuade Cole from taking any more trips. He assure Cole that the Episcopacy in Fraserburgh is the same as the Church of England...

GLC05508.151

[God wants a different thing from each of us...]

Kennedy writes a sentiment: "God wants a different thing from each of us, laborious or easy, conspicuous or quite private, but something which only we can do and for which we were created."

GLC05508.156

Stride Toward Freedom

Inscribed to Fr. Tom Thrasher of Montgomery. Thrasher was an Episcopal priest who joined with King in seeking Civil Rights: "In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your true Christian spirit, your dedication to the Christian ideal of the...

GLC05508.158

[Lord have mercy on us for...]

Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.

GLC05508.159

to unknown

Kingsley disagrees with his correspondent's optimistic outlook on the world situation. He cites the increases in armaments and the re-extension of Papal power (after the first Vatican Council) in "our once Protestant and fruitful land" as reasons...

GLC05508.160

to Rev. John Narbutt

Knight, a colonel in the U.S. Airforce, congratulates Narbutt on his 100th birthday. He argues that increased knowledge and exploration of space are not incompatible with faith in God.

GLC05508.162

to Mrs. Hassell

Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.

GLC05508.164

to Larry

LaRue writes to Larry on the back of photo. LaRue asks for contributions to his newly formed Charity, For Gods Sake Productions.

GLC05508.165.01

to Dr. S. M. Lehrman

Lieblenstein, writing as president of the Higher Broughton Hebrew Congregation, expresses regret over Rev. Lehrman's intention to leave. He lists the many deeds and services Lehrman has performed for the congregation.

GLC05508.166