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Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant
circa 1870
Robinson & Locke
One photograph of Ulysses S. Grant dated circa 1870. Bust portrait of Grant in military uniform.
GLC08878.2040
circa 1880
One photograph of Ulysses S. Grant dated circa 1880. Bust portrait of Grant in a suit.
GLC08878.2041
Carte de visite of an engraving of George Washington
One photograph of an engraving of George Washington dated circa 1880. Profile portrait of Washington.
GLC08878.2042
Carte de visite of Andrew Johnson
One photograph of Andrew Johnson dated circa 1870. Half portrait of Johnson.
GLC08878.2043
One photograph of Andrew Johnson dated circa 1870. Bust portrait of Johnson.
GLC08878.2044
Rutherford B. Hayes
circa 1890
Anthony & Co.
One photograph of Rutherford B. Hayes dated circa 1890. Half seated portrait of Hayes.
GLC08878.2045
[Portrait of Jackie Onassis Kennedy and Mamie Eisenhower]
July 21, 1969
Two copies of a double-sided printing of portraits of Jackie Onassis Kennedy and on the reverse is Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Portrait of Jackie Onassis Kennedy was painted by Aaron Shikler on 1970.
GLC08878.2125
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, A National Historic Site/Massachusetts
circa 1970
National Park Service
One pamphlet printed as a tour guide of President John F. Kennedy's birthplace and historic home. Printed by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service.
GLC08878.2126
to Mr. James
3 October 1960
Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994
One letter addressed to Mr. James from Jacqueline Kennedy dated October 3, 1960. Thanks him a previously sent letter. Apologize for the delay in a response.
GLC08878.2127
to Stewart
circa 1961
One letter addressed to Stewart Aslop from Robert F. Kennedy, then serving as an Attorney General. Thanks him for the letter and states that he would be happy to see him anytime.
GLC08878.2128
Dwight D. Eisenhower
1950
One print of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Reverse side contains a biographical page on John F. Kennedy.
GLC08878.2129
Harry S. Truman
One print of President Harry S. Truman. Reverse side contains a biographical page on President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
GLC08878.2130
to Stephen Adamson
16 May 1968
One letter addressed to Stephen Adamson from Jacqueline Kennedy dated October 3, 1960. Thanks him a previously sent letter. Apologize for the delay in a response.
GLC08878.2131
[Excerpted page from National Affairs magazine]
1970
National Affairs
One page excerpted from National Affairs. Contains an article and a print of a letter from President Richard Nixon addressed to "the Krauses." This is a response to Arthur Krause's published letter criticizing Ohio National Guard following the Kent...
GLC08878.2132
Woodrow Wilson
circa 1913-1921
One newspaper clipping containing an image of President Woodrow Wilson. Below his portrait is a printing of his authograph and text that reads, "Federal Reserve Banking System, Popular Election of Senators, Woman Suffrage --- World War I."
GLC08878.2133
[Portraits of First Ladies Ellen Axson Wilson and Edith Wilson]
Various
One copy of a double sided printing of First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson and on the reverse side a portrait of First Lady Edith Wilson. Portrait of Ellen Axson Wilson contains a caption of how she served as First Lady. Reverse side the portrait of Edith...
GLC08878.2134
[Portraits of First Ladies Ida McKinley and Edith Roosevelt]
circa 1899-1909
One copy of a double sided printing of First Lady Ida McKinley and on the reverse side a portrait of First Lady Edith Roosevelt. Portrait of Ida McKinley was painted by Emily Drayton Taylor on April 1899. Caption below her portrait states that she...
GLC08878.2135
[Portrait of Ida McKinley]
Library of Congress
One printing of a photograph of Ida McKinley credited to Library of Congress. On the reverse side are photographs and an article related to the McKinley residence. Top image shows a crowd gathering during a "notification ceremony."
GLC08878.2136
One printing of a photograph of Ida McKinley credited to the Canton Repository. Text below her portrait reads, "alone with her thoughts and memories in Canton." Reverse side contains pages from her journal entries. Images are credited to Mrs...
GLC08878.2137
GLC08878.2138
Theodore Roosevelt
1903
Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925
One print of Theodore Roosevelt from an original painting by John Singer Sargent. Reverse side contains a biographical page on William McKinley.
GLC08878.2139
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
One print of Theodore Roosevelt from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
GLC08878.2140
President Roosevelt Addressing the Crowd
One print of Theodore Roosevelt entitled, "President Roosevelt Addressing the Crowd." Print made from an original stenograph by Underwood & Underwood.
GLC08878.2141
[Portrait of Helen Taft]
1910
Kronstrand, Bror, 1875-1950
One print of Helen Taft from an original painting by Bror Konstrand. Reverse side contains a biographical page on Ellen Axson Wilson.
GLC08878.2142
[Portraits of First Ladies Elizabeth Monroe and Dolley Madison]
circa 1804-1825
One copy of a double sided printing of First Elizabeth Monroe and on the reverse side a portrait of First Lady Edith Roosevelt. Portrait of Elizabeth Monroe was painted by Benjamin West. The portrait of Dolley Madison was originally painted by...
GLC08878.2143
[Portrait of Caroline Harrison]
1894
Huntington, Daniel, 1816-1906
One print of Caroline Harrison from an original painting by Daniel Huntington dated 1894. Reverse side contains a biographical page on Ida Saxton McKinley.
GLC08878.2144
[Portraits of George Washington and Jose de Jaudenes y Nebot]
1796
Four pages of George Washington portraits. The first page is the Landsowne portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart. The second page is a portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale. On the third page, is a duplicate of the Landsowne portrait. The fourth...
GLC08878.2145
[Portrait of James Madison]
circa 1809-1817
One print of James Madison. Reverse side contains a biographical page on Thomas Jefferson.
GLC08878.2146
[Duke of Wellington coins]
circa 1787-1852
One print of each side of coins commemorating the Duke of Wellington. There are 6 copies.
GLC08878.2147
Henry Wilson
circa 1830-1850
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
One print of Henry Wilson engraved by J.C. Buttre from an original photograph credited to "Black Boston."
GLC08878.2148
Andrew Johnson, president of the U. States
Pelton, Oliver, 1798-1882
One print of Andrew Johnson engraved by Oliver Pelton and Frederick T. Stuart.
GLC08878.2149
1923
Tarbell, Edmund Charles, 1862-1938
One print of Woodrow Wilson from an original painting by Edmund Charles Tarbell. Reprinted by National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. There are seven copies.
GLC08878.2150
Kempton, Greta, 1901-1991
One print of Harry S. Truman from an original painting by Greta Kempton. There are seven copies.
GLC08878.2151
1947
Stephens, Thomas Edgar, 1884-1966
One print of Dwight D. Eisenhower from an original painting by Thomas Edgar Stephens. There are six copies.
GLC08878.2152
Lyndon Baines Johnson
1967
Hurd, Peter, 1904-1984
One print of Lyndon B. Johnson from an original painting by Peter Hurd. There are seven copies.
GLC08878.2153
With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam
circa 1943-1945
One newspaper clipping entitled, "With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam." Lists the names of enlisted men who had been promoted, treated for injuries, gone on furlough and completed basic training throughout the world.
GLC09953.001
Gable Rides 'Eight Ball' Against Nazis
December 1942
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Gable Rides 'Eight Ball' Against Nazis." Pertains to actor, Clark Gable's service with the U.S. Air Force as part of the Flying Fortress "Eight Ball." Describes an air raid they participated and soldier's opinion of...
GLC09953.002
Wants Air Force to Hunt Sheep
circa 1942-1945
United Press
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Wants Air Force to Hunt Sheep." Pertains to a farm herder named Harry Mallis, who requested the assistance of the U.S. Army to help him locate 1,800 sheep, which he lost.
GLC09953.003
Parking Ticket Costly Eating
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Parking Ticket Costly Eating." Pertains to Frank Bobowicz, a 50-year-old motorist, who ate his parking ticket during a court hearing. (similar to GLC09953.005)
GLC09953.004
Sans Gravy
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Sans Gravy." Pertains to Frank Bobowicz, a 50-year-old motorist, who ate his parking ticket during a court hearing. (similar to GLC09953.004)
GLC09953.005
Windsor Silence Divorce Reports
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Windsor Silence Divorce Reports." Pertains to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor denoucing divorce rumors.
GLC09953.006
Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer. Below this article is another entitled, "Awarded 'E'" which pertains to Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co. receiving an E award for...
GLC09953.007
Herkimer/Schenectady
1 July 1943
One newspaper clipping containg two short articles on local news in New York state. The first article entitled, "Herkimer," pertains to news from the Gould Paper Company expecting snow. The second article entitled, "Schenectady," pertains to a German...
GLC09953.008
Hate
24 April 1943
Van Loon, Hendrick Willem, 1882-1944
Three pages from Liberty Magazine dated April 24, 1943. Item consists of excerpts from an article by Hendrick Willem Van Loon pertaining to the Nazi occupation in Holland.
GLC09953.009
Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages
11 May 1944
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages." Pertains to 2,900 soft coal miners going on strike at Ford Motor Company's plants in Canada. Disputes come from wage negotiations and opposition to Canadian workers being...
GLC09953.010.01
Waves Left Stranded
23 April 1944
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Waves Left Stranded." Pertains to the WAVES petitioning to be allowed to serve abroad. Congress recessed for 10 days after arguing on the "sanctity of American womanhood by congressmen." Contains opinions of male...
GLC09953.010.02
[News related to prisoner of war and missing soldier]
circa 1944
One newspaper clipping containing announcements related to two soldiers. The first reports that Peter Orsini had been taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese government. The second reports that a soldier named Walter Miller had been found and his...
GLC09953.011
Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis." Cartoon depicts a muscular laborer with the text "Wartime U.S." on his short rolling up his sleeve and glaring down at a short man blowing raspberry at him. Caption...
GLC09953.012
William Howard Taft
circa 1920
One photograph of William Howard Taft dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Taft.
GLC08878.2046
[Articles related to local news in New York and Tennesee]
One newspaper clipping detailing the use of radio robots to monitor floods created by the Tennesee Valley Authority and delivery of rationing sheets throughout Schenectady, New York. Reverse side contains information on a chicken shortage.
GLC09953.013
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
circa 1940
One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Half seated portrait of Roosevelt.
GLC08878.2047
One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Seated portrait of Roosevelt playing cards at a table. There are visible braces on his lower leg coming from under his pants
GLC08878.2048
Edith Wilson
One photograph of Edith Wilson dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Wilson.
GLC08878.2049
53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up
One newspaper clipping entitled, "53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up." Pertains to a driving ban of motorists in Albany. Provides details of investigation conducted by local authorities.
GLC09953.014
Millard Fillmore
One photograph of Millard Fillmore dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Fillmore.
GLC08878.2050
Quigley Home From Iceland
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Quigley Home From Iceland." Pertains to Robert Quigley returning home on furlough from Iceland.
GLC09953.015
Carte de visite of James A. Garfield
One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Garfield.
GLC08878.2051
James A. Garfield
GLC08878.2052
One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust portrait of Garfield.
GLC08878.2053
Eleanor Roosevelt
One photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Half portrait of Roosevelt.
GLC08878.2054
Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
International Newsreel
One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt dated circa 1920. Features Franklin D. standing next to Anna as she holds a bicycle. A note on the rear of the photo reads, "Photo shows Franklin D. Roosevelt and his daughter...
GLC08878.2055
circa 1960
One engraving Dwight D. Eisenhower dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Eisenhower.
GLC08878.2056
One photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower dated circa 1960. Features Eisenhower in the back of a car waving to crowds.
GLC08878.2057
Dwight D. Eisenhower and family
circa 1945
One photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower and family dated circa 1945. Features Eisenhower seated on a porch step in military uniform. Behind him both sitting and standing are six men and one woman. On the rear of the photo is a note that reads, "The...
GLC08878.2058
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy
Cocks, Joe, fl. 1970
One photograph of Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy dated circa 1970. Features Kennedy holding a book or pamphlet with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" across it, as she gets into a car. There are two stamps on the rear of the photograph one for the...
GLC08878.2059
Engraving of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Wellmore, Edward, 1808-1883
One engraving of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney dated circa 1880. Half portrait of Pinckney based on the miniature by Edward Greene Malbone.
GLC08878.2060
Engraving of William Charles Cole Claiborne
Longacre, James Barton, 1794-1869
One engraving of William Charles Cole Claiborne dated circa 1880. Half portrait of Pinckney based on the miniature by Ambrose Duval.
GLC08878.2062
Engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer
circa 1835
Parker, G., fl. 1835-1863
One engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer dated circa 1835. Bust portrait of Van Rensselaer.
GLC08878.2061
Engraving of DeWitt Clinton
circa 1834
Durand, A.B., fl. 1834
One engraving of DeWitt Clinton dated 1834. Half portrait of Dewitt based on the painting by C. Higham.
GLC08878.2063
Engraving of Charles Brockden Brown
circa 1837
Forrest, J.B. (John B.), 1814-1870
One engraving of Charles Brockden Brown dated circa 1837. Half portrait of Brown based on the painting by William Dunlap.
GLC08878.2064
Engraving of Lindley Murray
circa 1830
Gimber, Stephen Henry, fl. 1806-1862
One engraving of Lindley Murray dated circa 1830. Half portrait of Murray based on the painting by E. Westoby.
GLC08878.2065
Engraving of Simon Kenton
Morgan, Louis M., fl. 1830
One engraving of Simon Kenton dated circa 1830. Half portrait of Kenton based on the painting by Louis M. Morgan.
GLC08878.2066
Engraving of Richard Dale
One engraving of Richard Dale dated circa 1830. Half portrait of Dale based on the sketch by James Barton Longacre.
GLC08878.2067
Engraving of Edward Preble
circa 1860
Hall, H.B., fl. 1860
One engraving of Edward Preble dated circa 1860. Half portrait of Preble.
GLC08878.2068
Engraving of James A. Bayard
Wertmuller, Adolf Ulrik, 1751-1811
One engraving of James A. Bayard dated circa 1835. Half portrait of Bayard based on the painting by Adolf Ulrik Wertmuller.
GLC08878.2069
Engraving of Thomas Sumter
Peale, Charles Wilson, 1741-1827
One engraving of Thomas Sumter dated circa 1835. Half portrait of Sumter basted on the painting by Charles Willson Peale.
GLC08878.2070
Engraving of Philip Syng Physick
Inman, Henry, 1801-1846
One engraving of Philip Syng Physick dated circa 1835. Half seated portrait of Physick based on the painting by Henry Inman.
GLC08878.2071
Photograph of an African American baseball player in a stadium
circa 1925
One photograph of African American baseball player in a stadium dated circa 1925. The photograph features a player having just thrown a ball in the warm up area of a stadium behind the player the stadium seats are half full of spectators and other...
GLC09978.12
Loveday Now in Persia
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Loveday Now in Persia." Reports that Corporal Robert W. Loveday returned to the United States from Persia (present day Iran).
GLC09953.016
The Diary of 1943 Vacationist
One newspaper clipping entitled, "The Diary of 1943 Vacationist." Contains a five-day diary of an enlisted soldier.
GLC09953.017
Moral Sheep
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Moral Sheep." Printing of a joke with a punchline related to Sky Ranger aircrafts.
GLC09953.018
Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors." Pertains to the Dionne quintuplets, five identical sisters from Canada.
GLC09953.019
One Way To Make Money While in the Army
One newspaper clipping entitled, "One Way To Make Money While in the Army." Pertains to soldiers from Camp Shelby purchasing a taxi driver's car for $450.
GLC09953.020
Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them
Associated Press
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer.
GLC09953.021
to Dever Spencer Byard
March 16, 1944
Jacobs, Randall, 1895-1967
One letter from Randall Jacobs to Dever Spencer Byard dated March 16, 1944. Related to a change in duty.
GLC09930.01
Rubber from Bones
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Rubber from Bones." Pertains to a chemist, Ralph A. Stark who invented a subsitute for rubber called neoflex.
GLC09953.022
6 May 1944
One letter from Randall Jacobs to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 6, 1944. Related to a change in duty.
GLC09930.02
[Notice of arrival]
20 May 1944
One postcard that alerts doctors that a patient arrive by air from abroad in case of an infections disease. The postcard has been filled out with an entry location of "London (Croydon) Airport, Surrey" and is dated May 20, 1944.
GLC09930.03
to unnamed Lieutenant [in French]
9 July 1945
One unaddressed letter in French dated July 9, 1945. On the rear of the letter is a math problem in pencil.
GLC09930.04
Germany Learned Nothing from the World War
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Germany Learned Nothing from the World War." Pertains Germany's involvement during World War I.
GLC09953.023
"The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!"
12 May 1943
Hershberger, Ralph A., 1890-1970
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon with a caption that reads, "The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!" Depicts a snake and snake charmer. Two American naval officers watch as the snake performs with a radio. Illustrated by Ralph A...
GLC09953.024
10 May 1945
Judson, fl. 1945
One letter from Judson to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 10, 1945. Mentions V.E. Day celebrations in New York and the knowledge that the war is still ongoing in the Pacific.
GLC09930.05
to Unknown
13 May 1945
Hargrave, Robert L., fl. 1945
One unaddressed letter from Robert L. Hargrave dated May 13, 1945. Mentions the medical care of a Corporeal Guirbert.
GLC09930.06
Nuts and Jolts
10 May 1943
Holman, Bill, 1903-1987
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entiteld "Nuts and Jolts" with a caption that reads, "You can't hire a carpenter or plumber these days. I don't know where we'd be if my wife didn't practice first aid!" Depicts two men sitting in a living room...
GLC09953.025
Farewell to Shaef
14 July 1945
One newspaper clipping dated July 14, 1945. The article that was clipped out is titled Farewell to Shaef, regarding the disbanding of the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force.
GLC09930.07
Proclamation By Heads Of Governments, United States, United Kingdom, and China
26 July 1945
One document entitled Proclamation By Heads Of Governments, United States, United Kingdom, and China, dated July 26, 1945. Regarding an offer to Japan to allow them to surrender and end the war. It outlines why Japan should surrender, and the terms...
GLC09930.08.01
Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945
11 August 1945
Grassli, Max, 1902-1985
One document entitled Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945, dated August 11, 1945. Contains a communication from the Japanese Minister through the Swiss government to the United States government. The communication announces that,...
GLC09930.08.02
Sally Rand Will Keep Fans, Chicago Museum Its Dignity
One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Sally Rand Will Keep Fans, Chicago Museum Its Dignity." Pertains to fan dancer, Sally Rand donating her ostrich feathers to the Chicago Historical Society. The museum claimed in the article that they...
GLC09953.026
to Max Grassli
Byrnes, James F., 1879-1972
One letter to Max Grassli from James F. Byrnes dated August 11, 1945. A reply to "Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945." The reply was sent on behalf of United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Socialist Republics, and China.
GLC09930.08.03
Statement By The President
14 August 1945
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
One document by Harry S. Truman dated August 14, 1945. A statement regarding the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Government.
GLC09930.08.04
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