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1909/06/03
Cody, William F., 1846-1917
to Joseph K. Dixon re: his suggestions for an Indian monument
Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Also thanks Dixon for films.
GLC03911.04
1910/04/27
to Joseph K. Dixon re: Indian sign language & plans to write an Indian book
Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Writes that he was struck by the Indian sign language in the films.
GLC03911.05
to Joseph K. Dixon re: Dixon's filming Indian councils at Little Big Horn
Praises Dixon's filming of one of the last great Indian councils and describes how the film was seen by President Taft and other dignitaries. Written on his colorful letterhead.
GLC03911.06
1849-1852
Moore, John, 1826-1907
[Collection of John B. Moore letters and a 37-page travel diary] [Decimalized .01- .06]
Covers the first few years of Moore's medical career before joining the army. Medical references, including a cholera epidemic in Laconia, Indiana (1) and diseases and medical treatments in England and Ireland (2, 5, 6). Written from Indiana, New...
GLC04192
1864/06/28
Artistic rendering of New Ironsides Attack on Fort Sumpter
Ink inscription on recto "New Ironsides Moonlight Attack on Fort Sumpter. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1863, by Wm. H. Rease, in the Clerk's Office of the Disctrict Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Graphite...
GLC05111.02.0975
circa 1948
Chase-Statler, fl. 1948
[Portrait of Harry S. Truman signed to Norman Taurog]
One undated portrait of Harry S. Truman. Image is of Truman seated at a desk signing a document. Signed "Kindest regards to Norman Taurog / Harry Truman."
GLC04675.07
1836
American Anti-Slavery Society, 1833-1870
Slave Market of America.
American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with...
GLC04557
7 November 1836
Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
to Elizur Wright
Lundy writes to Wright, a fellow abolitionist. Lundy is on a committee organizing a convention held to establish a state anti-slavery society. The convention will meet at Harrisburg 19 December, and Lundy solicits Wright's participation. Signed by...
GLC04372.01
18 June 1859
N.B., Onthank, fl. 1859
Original painted photograph of Abolitionist John Brown, inscribed by Brown to his children
This is a photograph which has been painted in watercolor by N.B. Onthank. Written on front bottom corner of mount is Brown's signature and salutation, which reads "June 18th 1859. Your Affectionate Father, John Brown." With the oval blind embossment...
GLC04447
1990
Carter, Keith, 1948-?
George Washington
One photograph entitled, "George Washington," taken by Keith Carter dated 1990. Image is of a young Black boy holding a gilt-framed print of Gilbert Stuart's "Athenaeum," a portrait of President George Washington.
GLC04502
1812
Seymour, Samuel, fl. 1812
Brilliant Naval Victory [engraving of the USS Constitution]
title continues: "With the U. States Frigate Constitution of 44 Guns, Cap'n. Hull, & the English Frigate Guerriere of 38 Guns, Cap'n. L'acres, in which action Cap'n. Hull lost 7 men killed, & 7 wounded, & his B. M.'s ship was sunk; besides her loss...
GLC04523
12 October 1864
Lydston, William, fl. 1813-1881
to Mr. Forbes
States he was requested by H. P. Brothers to write to Forbes and send his watercolor drawing of the siege of Petersburg which he drew while watching the action that night. Gives a description of the siege and explains what is depicted in his drawing...
GLC04406.01
28 September 1864
[Watercolor drawing of siege of Petersburg, Virginia]
Watercolor drawing on brown paper. Shows members of the band watching the siege from a distance. The sky is filled with missiles and explosions highlighted in white. See GLC04406.01 for the artist's description of the siege and his drawing.
GLC04406.02
circa April 1861
Perine, George Edward, 1837-1885
[Charcoal illustration of the bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina]
Depicts the 12-13 April Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Illustrates cannonballs soaring toward the Fort, which was situated in Charleston Harbor. Reveals firing cannons emerging from windows of the Fort as smoke billows above the building. An...
GLC04408
25 July 1854
Cresswell, Samuel Gurney, 1827-1867
A series of eight sketches in colour (together with a chart of the route), by Lieut. S. Gurney Cresswell, of the voyage of H.M.S. Investigator (Captain M'Clure), during the discovery of the North-West Passage
Published by Day and Son. Includes four pages of text description with the sketches and chart. Sketches by Cresswell. The voyage was an attempt to locate Sir John Franklin's lost party and established the existence of Northwest passage (through...
GLC04413
1885
Portraits of North American Indians
Photographs of Native Americans: Indian delegation photographs of War chiefs, war dance groups, married couples, children, etc. Images from 1858-1884.
GLC04490
1903
Portraits of the Civil War Period "A partial list"
"Photographs for the most part from Life Negatives by M.B. Brady. Now in the possession of F. H. Meserve 265 Edgecomb Avenue New York City." This pamphlet is an itemized list of images from the Civil War period, owned at the time of printing by F.H...
GLC05111.01.1383
1865 ca.
John Wilkes Booth seated view with left hand on hip
Graphite inscription on verso "Booth, John Wilkes." Photographers imprint on verso: "Black, 163 Washington St., Boston."
GLC05111.02.0120
Case & Getchell, Photographic Artists
John Wilkes Booth seated view holding riding crop between his legs
Graphite inscription on recto "Booth." Imprint on recto "[Ca]se & Getchell Bost[on]." Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth 1860" "From L.F. Deyo, Peoria, Ill. Dec. 20, 1920" "2 col whole fig." Photographers imprint on verso: "Cartes de...
GLC05111.02.0122
J.H. Bufford & Sons
John Wilkes Booth vignette, seated view holding riding crop
Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by J.H. Bufford & Sons, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Buffords Publishing House....313 Washington St., Boston, Mass."...
GLC05111.02.0126
The Assassin's Vision
The images shows John Wilkes Booth riding on a black horse through a group of trees with the capitol building visible in the background. A ghostly image of Abraham Lincoln appears between two trees on the left side of the photograph. The trees...
GLC05111.02.0115
Tintype bust view of John Wilkes Booth
Tintype image surrounded by embossed frame-like design.
GLC05111.02.0116
John Wilkes Booth seated in an elaboratedly carved chair
Ink inscription on recto "Murderer of A. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verso "J. Wilks [sic] Booth."
GLC05111.02.0117
Charles D. Fredricks & Co.
John Wilkes Booth Standing back view, looking to his left
Ink inscription on image "Booth." Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth 1860" "From L. F. Deyo, Peoria, Ill. Dec. 20, 1920." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co. "Specialite," 587 Broadway, New York."
GLC05111.02.0118
John Wilkes Booth standing back view, looking to his left
Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "John Wilkes Booth." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."
GLC05111.02.0119
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