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23 January 1792
Pennigton, P., (fl. 1792)
At a Public Meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Manufacturers, and Inhabitants of Kendal, held at the Town-Hall, January 23, 1792
GLC09791.37
1855-1856
Unknown
Manuscript diary of an unknown woman
One diary of an unknown woman dated 1855-1856. Many entries are one sentence. She tends to write about food, people she visits and the weather.
GLC09944
circa 1919
National Women Suffrage Association
About Voting: Who gave the MEN their right to Vote and when?
One broadside entitled About Voting: Who gave the MEN their right to Vote and when? dated circa 1919. The broadside outlines who can vote and why woman should have the right to vote.
GLC09948
1914-1918
World War I posters
GLC09807
Liberty Loan Committee
"We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There"
One poster entitled, "We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There," printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to American, French and English soldiers fighting the German army, which has been referred to as "the Hun." Language...
GLC09806.01
"The Voice of Lincoln"
One poster entitled, "The Voice of Lincoln," printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Language displays the alliance between America and France and alludes that investing in bonds...
GLC09806.02
"One Hundred Million Americans Must Enlist To Win The War"
One poster entitled, "One Hundred Million Americans Must Enlist To Win The War" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster creates a parrellel between aiding the American soldiers to buy bonds. Imagery consists of a sailor and soldier...
GLC09806.03
"These Men Are Doing Their Part--Let Us Do Ours"
One poster entitled, "These Men Are Doing Their Part--Let Us Do Ours" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to noble Prussian families, Junkers and Krupps. Language suggests that "Prussianism" must end, and Allied soldiers will...
GLC09806.04
One poster entitled, "The Road to France He is Keeping It Open-- The Road to Berlin--The Guns that Do It--He is Making Them" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text aligns with portraits of three types of men aiding Allied forces during World War I...
GLC09806.05
"For those who gave their all"
One poster entitled, "For those who gave their all." Text pertains to a poem by Grantland Rice. Poem has been printed in its entirety and refers to the deaths of 47,000 American soldiers in France during World War I.
GLC09807.01
1918
"Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!"
One poster entitled, "Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!" Text displays a dedication to Herman Korth, who was German-born sergeant who was honored for his actions in a battle near Juvigny, France during World War I. Portrait of Korth...
GLC09807.02
"This Is Your War"
One poster entitled, "This Is Your War!" Text pertains to subscribing to Liberty loans as a way to aid a win during World War I. Illustration consists of a female looking at the word "Prussianism" written over the shadow of a Prussian soldier. The...
GLC09807.03
GLC09807.04
4 April 1885
Willcox, H. (fl. 1885)
Cases of the Legislature's Power Over Suffrage
One broadside entitled Cases of the Legislature's Power Over Suffrage by Hamilton Willcox dated March 5, 1885. The broadside compiles cases and laws in New York State which effect suffrage.
GLC09959.02
1863
Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)
Pocket Diary for 1863
One diary for the year 1863 by Hiram C. Wells. The diary gives a good view of life in the cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Well's regiment took part in the siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the...
GLC03131.15.001
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