circa 1868

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

Photograph album

Title: Views of the American West

One photograph album entitled, "Views of the American West," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Consists of 30 albumen prints, each with a typed caption below each photograph. Photographs capture scenes of the developing American West and emphasize the expansion of infrastructural technologies into the natural landscape. Views of railroads, bridges, factories, and towns predominate, many of which are framed by surrounding mountains, cliffs, rivers, canyons, and other natural elements. Many photos prominently feature Mormon settlements in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, with particular attention…

GLC04349

August 1881

Harvey, C.A., fl. 1881

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Report of Exploration of a part of the Arkansas grant in New Mexico in Aug. 1881

Describes exploration of the grant in the eastern half of the state. Discusses the fertility of the land, its potential for irrigation (farming) or herding. Mentions (see p. 13) finding a basin with fossils, once part of an inland sea. The expedition began near Roswell, but had to repeatedly move north in an attempt to cross the Pecos River. The grant (apparently) included parts of modern-day Guadalupe, Debaca, Chaves and possibly Eddy Counties, almost entirely on the west side of the Pecos River.

GLC04673

18 April 1882 - 16 May 1882

Guthrie, John B., fl. 1868-1900

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Record of events during the expedition under Lieutenant Colonel George A. Forsyth, 4th U.S. Cavalry, ...against the hostile Apache Indians]

Lieutenant Guthrie's field notes kept while serving as acting Adjutant to Forsyth during an expedition against the Apache Indians in New Mexico. Describes pursuit that left from Fort Cummings and battle with Geronimo during the spring of 1882. Title from envelope.

GLC04589.01

1887

Finch, W. B., fl. 1887

Photograph

Title: [Albumen photograph of Crow Indian prisoners]

Shows Crow Indian prisoners after uprising guarded by soldiers with rifles. Includes Crazy Head, Knows his Coos, Jeff Bull, The Bank, Looks with His Ears, Big Hail, Carries His Food, and The Rock. Inscribed "#21" on mount.

GLC04591

January 23, 1882

Young, Ann Eliza, 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written to the chairman of an anti-Mormonism meeting to be held in Farwell Hall, Chicago. The former wife of Brigham Young denounces Mormonism as a "Political, social and religious monstrosity." Young left Mormonism eight years earlier and welcomes the public sentiment against it. She criticizes the Mormon hierarchy and the bigotry of Mormon men toward the women of Utah. She decries polygamy and its effects on women, and believes that if given the chance, Mormon women will rebel against the system that they have been innocently born into. The meeting Young refers to occurred on 22…

GLC04893

1881

Denison, E. S., fl. 1881

Book

Title: Yosemite and the big trees of California

Half-title: "E.S. Denison's Yosemite Views." Lithographed by H.S. Crocker & Co. Contains 50 black and white lithographic plates of Yosemite. Has map, tour schedule for 1881, and black and white illustrations.

GLC04968

26 September 1878

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to David Douty Colton

Expresses gratitude to Colton, Vice President of the Southern Pacific Railroad, for the convenience the railroad offers transcontinental travelers. States that the railroad is "'a great civilizer', and will enable the Military Authorities to maintain peace and order among Indians as well as the equally dangerous clans of Robbers ... " Advises Colton on possible routes for continuation of the railroad through Arizona. Hopes that the railroad will increase trade and secure peace between the United States and Mexico.

GLC05095

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President Andrew Johnson]

One print of President Andrew Johnson. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1206

circa 1860-1900

Philibrown, Thomas, 1834-1860

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President Andrew Johnson]

One print of President Andrew Johnson. Engraved by Thomas Philibrown from an original portrait by Mathew B. Brady.

GLC08878.1207

circa 1860-1900

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Print

Title: [Portrait of President Andrew Johnson]

One print of President Andrew Johnson of an original portrait by Mathew B. Brady.

GLC08878.1208

1823

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: James Monroe

One print of a page with James Monroe's portrait commemorating his inauguration in 1817. Published in 1823.

GLC08878.1243

circa 1835

Durand, Asher Brown, 1796-1886

Print

Title: [Print of James Monroe]

One print of James Monroe from an original painting by Asher Brown Durand.

GLC08878.1246

circa 1835

Print

Title: American Protectorate

One print of James Monroe labelled, "American Protectorate." Likely used as a cigar box label. Alongside Monroe's portait are depictions of North and South America. Mexico and Cuba are also labelled. Text with a scroll commemorates the signing of the Monroe doctrine.

GLC08878.1247

circa 1835

Himmelberger & Noll, fl. 1835

Print

Title: American Protectorate

One print of James Monroe labelled, "American Protectorate." Likely used as a cigar box label. Alongside Monroe's portait are depictions of North and South America. Mexico and Cuba are also labelled. Text with a scroll on the right commemorates the signing of the Monroe doctrine.

GLC08878.1248

circa 1835

Print

Title: Birthplace of Ex President Monroe

One print of the homeplace of President James Monroe.

GLC08878.1249

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President Franklin Pierce]

One print of President Franklin Pierce. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1251

circa 1845-1849

Engraving

Title: [Print of James K. Polk]

One print of James K. Polk by an unknown artist.

GLC08878.1256

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President James K. Polk]

One print of President James K. Polk. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1257

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President Warren G. Harding]

One print of President Warren G. Harding. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1356

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President Herber Hoover]

One print of President Herber Hoover. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1370

circa 1820

Kirk, J., fl. 1820

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of Major General William Henry Harrison]

One print of President William Henry Harrison. Engraved by J. Kirk from an original painting by John Chester Buttre.

GLC08878.1163

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President William Henry Harrison]

One print of President William Henry Harrison. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1164

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President William Henry Harrison]

One print of President William Henry Harrison. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1166

circa 1860-1900

Bachrach (printers)

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President William Henry Harrison]

One print of President William Henry Harrison by an unknown artist. Printed by Bachrach.

GLC08878.1167

circa 1860-1900

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of President Andrew Jackson]

One print of President Andrew Jackson. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1175