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circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Sketches of heads [both sides], some with Japanese top-knot hairstyles]
Graphite; embossed "W"; textured wove paper with watermark.
GLC06343.136
[Japanese banner and calligraphy characters "Great Niphon"]
Graphite, embossed "W"; textured wove paper, watermark.
GLC06343.142
[Martial decorative borders with shield, cannons, "Pluribus Unum"]
Reverse side, with decorative helmet. Graphite, wove paper.
GLC06343.146
[Decorative sword scabbard with armored knight at top]
Small mounted knights and angelic warriors. Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.152
[Man wearing hat and petticoat, sword hilt, leg]
Reverse side, two scenes with nude women and children. Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.161
[Partial floral border]
Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.166
[Sconce or chandelier design]
GLC06343.171
[Decorative pipe design with (Burmese) lion/dragon's head]
Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.175
[Six pitcher designs]
Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.180
[Stanchion]
Black ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.183
[Acanthus leaf (pipe design?)]
GLC06343.188
[Five sketches of busts resting on crafted stands]
Pale graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.199
circa 1860
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
[Copy book]
Green marbled boards, black leather corners and spine, pocket inside front cover containing "Metal Tablet" and "Pasteboard Guard", also includes a pen loop, advertisements on front pastedown, instructions in English and French on rear pastedown, and...
GLC01896.160
April 21, 1859
Kagi, John, fl. 1859
[Photograph of couple]
Collateral photo accompanied with autograph letter signed (See GLC07235.01).
GLC07235.02
29 April 1851
Pennington, J.W.C., fl. 1851
[Runaway slave]
A runaway slave in his own right, Pennington, while avoiding arrest in Liverpool, England, comments on the situation here in American and a fugitive slave case: "...My constant trouble of mind is the evils now pressing on my nation and people. What...
GLC09088
November 15, 1860
Columbus Guard
to Paul J. Semmes
Encloses a copy of the "Southern Guard" (see GLC 715.09.01) a publication of the proceeds of a meeting held at Temperance Hall on 13 November. Announces that Semmes has been appointed commander. Ask that Semmes accept this proposition. Signed all...
GLC00715.09.02
2 May 1847
Gertrude, fl. 1847-1855
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Gertrude to her younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gertrude discusses religion and family affairs, including the recent relocation of their family from the Valley of Prattsbugh to out west. In this letter it is...
GLC06253.01
1 September 1854
unknown, fl. 1855
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...
GLC06253.05
17 September 1868
Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924
to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh, about family affairs. This letter mentions the inclusion of four dollars, which is not in the collection.
GLC06253.12
24 October 1905
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother, Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gerrit expounds Christian doctrine and speaks of local involvement during the Civl War. There is a large purple stamp in the upper left hand corner of the...
GLC06253.16
1847-1908
Frank, fl. 1852
to Getty
A letter written by Frank to Gertrude informing her of the death of Kate who is to be buried in Racine County, Wisconsin. Kate is believed to be Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh's sister Catherine. It is unclear the relationship and identity of Getty...
GLC06253.21
circa 1902
[Holy Moses! Look at the Ghost!]
GLC05139.03.38
15 June 1864
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
GLC06559.161
1815
DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn
GLC06559.165
to Mrs. Edward Odgen
Unable to read date.
GLC06559.170
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