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The Pace-Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Summer Courses

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Pace University offer a Master of Arts in American History through online courses for K–12 teachers everywhere. The online program offers the unique opportunity for educators to...

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Introducing Charles McDougall, the 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year

Charles McDougall Ohio History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories...

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Announcing the Dear George Washington Contest winners for 2018–2019

The Dear George Washington Contest is an annual writing contest for Gilder Lehrman Affiliate School students in grades 2–5. The contest introduces students to the issues facing early Americans and encourages them to think critically...

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Dear George Washington Contest Winners 2019

Fifth-Grade Division First Place Haiden Grenier, Notre Dame Academy, Palisades Park, NJ Second Place Alexandre Abrams, Bullis Charter School, Los Altos, CA Third Place Kaitlin Li, PS 174 William Sidney Mount School, Rego Park, NY...

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Introducing Jane Williams, the 2018 Oklahoma History Teacher of the Year

Jane Williams Oklahoma Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories have been named State History...

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Introducing Andrew Beyer, the 2018 Oregon History Teacher of the Year

Andrew Beyer Oregon History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories have...

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Honoring the Memory and Legacy of David Brion Davis

On Sunday, April 14, 2019, revered historian David Brion Davis passed away at the age of 92. Professor Davis was integral to the founding of the Gilder Lehrman Institute and served as the founding director of the Gilder Lehrman Center...

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2019 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Recipient Honored the Day after Winning the Pulitzer Prize

NEW YORK CITY, April 17, 2019 – Gettysburg College and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History honored 2019 Lincoln Prize recipient David Blight, author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom (Simon & Schuster), at an...

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The 2019 Lincoln Prize Ceremony in New York City

The thirtieth annual Lincoln Prize was presented to David Blight for his biography Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom at a ceremony held in the Union League Club of New York City on April 16, 2019. In attendance were such eminent...

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A Civil War soldier’s satirical take on the news, 1863

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Between battles, marches, and military exercises, Civil War soldiers spent their free time in camp playing music, writing and reading letters, and, for those with the skill, sketching scenes from the day. This unknown soldier’s...

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Introducing Jeremy Risty, the 2018 South Dakota History Teacher of the Year

Jeremy Risty South Dakota History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories...

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Introducing Connie Lopez-Fink, the 2018 Tennessee History Teacher of the Year

Connie Lopez-Fink Tennessee History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US...

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Japanese American Committee for Democracy

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders to the history and culture of the United States. Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Spark Matsunaga of Hawaii,...

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Introducing Cherry Whipple, the 2018 Texas History Teacher of the Year

Cherry Whipple Texas History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories have...

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Celebrate 25 Years with GLI and Send Us Your #MyGLI25 Story

Send Us Your #MyGLI25 Story! Are you a teacher, student, administrator, scholar or history buff who has benefited from or been involved in the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History? Be it through gaining new knowledge or...

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Tracing the Origins of Chinese Exclusion

Government and Civics

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Chinese Exclusion and the Rise of the Gatekeeping State, 1882–1929

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Immigration: Teaching Literacy through History

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Immigration: Having Difficult Coversations

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Gilder Lehrman Flagship School Students Win Big at the New York State Finals of the National History Day Competition

Two students from the Academy of American Studies in Queens, New York, a Gilder Lehrman Flagship School , were awarded prizes in the New York State Finals of the National History Day Competition in Cooperstown, New York, on April 29,...

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Introducing Megan Osborn, the 2018 Utah Teacher of the Year

Megan Osborn Utah History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories have...

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Introducing Mary Anne Christy, the 2018 Washington Teacher of the Year

Mary Anne Christy Washington History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US...

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Gilder Lehrman Institute Honors Ron Chernow, Drew Gilpin Faust, and Bob Niehaus at 25th Anniversary Gala

The Gilder Lehrman Institute held its 25th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. In attendance were 300 friends of the Institute; students and teachers; and the evening’s three...

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Finden, W. (fl. 1831)

Engraving of Hannah More

An engraving of Hannah More based on the painting by H.W.Pickersgill, R.A.. More is seated holding glasses. Accompanied by JB00001 and JB00003.

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Engraving

Ackermann, R. A. (fl. 1821)

A Mandingo

A colored engraving of a Mandingo tribesman in traditional clothing. This engraving is mounted in a matte for framing.

GLC09791.0016

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90,989 items

The Pace-Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Summer Courses

Introducing Charles McDougall, the 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year

Announcing the Dear George Washington Contest winners for 2018–2019

Dear George Washington Contest Winners 2019

Introducing Jane Williams, the 2018 Oklahoma History Teacher of the Year

Introducing Andrew Beyer, the 2018 Oregon History Teacher of the Year

Honoring the Memory and Legacy of David Brion Davis

2019 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Recipient Honored the Day after Winning the Pulitzer Prize

The 2019 Lincoln Prize Ceremony in New York City

A Civil War soldier’s satirical take on the news, 1863

Introducing Jeremy Risty, the 2018 South Dakota History Teacher of the Year

Introducing Connie Lopez-Fink, the 2018 Tennessee History Teacher of the Year

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Japanese American Committee for Democracy

Introducing Cherry Whipple, the 2018 Texas History Teacher of the Year

Celebrate 25 Years with GLI and Send Us Your #MyGLI25 Story

Tracing the Origins of Chinese Exclusion

Chinese Exclusion and the Rise of the Gatekeeping State, 1882–1929

Immigration: Teaching Literacy through History

Immigration: Having Difficult Coversations

Gilder Lehrman Flagship School Students Win Big at the New York State Finals of the National History Day Competition

Introducing Megan Osborn, the 2018 Utah Teacher of the Year

Introducing Mary Anne Christy, the 2018 Washington Teacher of the Year

Gilder Lehrman Institute Honors Ron Chernow, Drew Gilpin Faust, and Bob Niehaus at 25th Anniversary Gala

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