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5 March 1861
Young, Joshua M. (fl. 1861)
President Lincoln's Inaugural. Maine Democrat Extra
Printing of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address in three colums.
GLC05557.01
15 August 1867
Rogers, John F. (fl. 1867)
Great Sale of Government Clothing
Advertises a public auction of army-issue clothing on 3 September 1867 by order of Quartermaster General Rogers. With some calculations on the verso.
GLC03619.02.14
1702/01/21
Povey, John
Queen's Council on behalf of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins
Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins were previously sentenced to death for the charges of treason and misdemeanor. At this session of the Queen's Council, the accused were granted impunity.
GLC03107.05295
1757/06/08
DeLancey, James (fl. 1757-1760)
Proclamation concerning riotous proceedings
The proclamation describes a recent incident in which the tenants on the Manor of Livingston rioted in protest of the Livingston's claim to the land. As a result, a number of the tenants were shot in defense of the Manor, and Governor DeLancey...
GLC03107.05298
1762/03/31
Colden, Cadwallader (1688-1776)
Proclamation against riotous proceedings
As a result of numerous attempts to dispossess Robert Livingston, Jr. of his rightfully-owned Manor, Governor Colden issued this proclamation to advise citizens to desist from further riotous proceedings, or face legal action.
GLC03107.05300
1766/06/20
Moore, Henry (fl. 1766)
Proclamation offering a reward for the apprehension of individuals accused of high treason
GLC03107.05301
1790/04/23
Livingston, John H., et al
Sale of the late Philip Livingston's estate at public auction
Thomas Jones, Alexander Hamilton, and Brockholst Livingston are listed with John H. Livingston as persons to contact about the auction.
GLC03107.05303
1815/04/17
Federal Republican members of the Legislature
Address to the people of the state of New York
The address states that the objects of the recent war with Great Britain have not been accomplished.
GLC03107.05305
no date
Unknown
Federal nominations
Rufus King for Governor, plus nominations for Lt. Governor, Senator, Congress, and Assembly.
GLC03107.05307
Subscribers and merchants of New York
Petition to the Legislature of New York
The subscribers and merchants of New York ask the Legislature to reconsider a law requiring all Port Wardens to be the masters of vessels. They describe the rule as unconstitutional, and beyond the Legislature's power.
GLC03107.05310
1701/01/24
Nanfan, John (fl. 1688-1702)
Proclamation condemning disaffected citizens in contempt of his Majesties laws and government
The proclamation refers to the treason of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins.
GLC03107.05316
circa 30 November 1783
New York (N.Y.). City Council.
Order of exhibition of the fire-works, on Monday evening the first of December, 1783.
Program for a fireworks display, showing the order in which the different fireworks will be set off and prohibiting other illumination in the city on the night of the exhibition unless specially authorized. In the title, the word "first" has been...
GLC02437.10571
10 September 1814
Goodman, John (fl. 1814)
General Committee of Defence For the City and Liberties of Philadelphia
Applauds the formation of the Volunteer Associations for the Defence of the City and County of Philadelphia and outlines the authority vested in the Committee of Defence. Indicates that the rules governing its formation are prescribed by law, that...
GLC02978.11
1943
Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.
[Franklin D. Roosevelt on Citizenship]
This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads, "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag...
GLC09653.03.01
GLC09653.03.02
1942
Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management
Americans! Share the Meat
One poster entitled "Americans! Share the Meat," dated 1942. Pertains to meat rations during World War II. Poster contains list of civilians needing to limit their meat consumption to 2 1/2 pounds. Commissioned by the Food Requirement Committee...
GLC09653.08
1919
Christy, Howard Chandler (1872-1952)
Clear the Way
One poster illustrated by Howard Chandler Christy of a World War I poster labeled "Clear the Way" including a mesage to buy bonds at Fourth Liberty Loan. Imagery contains an allegorical female representing America and sailors loading a torpedo into a...
GLC09676.01
Americans All
One poster by Howard Chandler Christy related to World War I labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertisement for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains the female symbol of freedom, displayed with an American flag in the...
GLC09676.02
One poster by Howard Chandler Christy labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertising for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains allegorical female symbol for America displayed with an American flag in the background. Printed with...
GLC09676.03
1972
Chisholm, Shirley (1924-2005)
"Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed.
Collection of two posters dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed," created for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign.
GLC09721
Renesch, E.G. (Edward George), (1879-?)
Welcome Home
One poster printed in 1919 by E.G. Renesch, of a scene by which a corporal returns home to his family. Other noticeable trait of the image is the portrait of Lincoln hanging in the dining room with an American flag positioned behind the frame.
GLC09744
1918
Gustrine, Charles (fl. 1918)
True Sons of Freedom
True Sons of Freedom broadside by Charles Gustrine, Chicago, Illinois. Depicts a regiment of African American soldiers gallantly assaulting a line of Germans with the spirit of Abraham Lincoln looking on approvingly.
GLC09121
29 July 1862
Civil War recruiting broadside
Partially printed recruiting poster for Captain Pierce's company of Monroe County Regiment, headed "War!" above an eagle bearing slogan, "Stand up for the Old flat, Now or Never!" A. Strong & Co., Rochester. 14 x 20 inches.
GLC09150
1815-1860
Cooke & LeCount
[Scenes of California]
Printed cartoon panel ("This is a true Picture of Callifornia I have seen it And experienced it myself T. Baxter") notation on the bottom Possibly reads Published by Cooke & LeCount
GLC09234.08
July 1858
Spooner, Lysander
A Plan for the Abolition of Slavery
"A Plan for the Abolition of Slavery," imploring non-slaveholding whites in the South to combine with slaves to overthrow plantation owners. "Your numbers, combined with those of the Slaves, will give you all power. You have but to use it, and the...
GLC09235
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