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1862-1863
Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911
Martello Tower, Tyber Island, Ga. Built in 1537, by the Spanish
Photograph shows a large square building made of stone. Also shows fortifications and soldiers. [Green tax 3¢ stamp on verso.]
GLC05140.01.12
Pivot gun & Crew, U.S. Ship Pocahontas, Edisto Ricer, S.C. April, 1862
Thirty-three sailors on deck of ship standing around pivot gun. The tracks that allow the gun to move are visible on the deck
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Mortar U.S. Schooner C.P. Williams, Port Royal, S.C
An officer leans against the mortar gun with the rest of the crew posed in back of the gun. Two infantry drummer boys stand to the left, behind the gun
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Contrabands aboard U. S. Ship Vermont, Port Royal, S.C
Many contraband men in naval looking uniforms on deck of ship. Shoes are very prominent on those seated in the front row. Note the second man from the left in the first row. To either side of him are the bare feet of the man behind him. [Green 3¢...
GLC05140.01.15
Deck of U.S. ship Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, S.C. May, 1863
Officers and crew of the ship pose near the back of the ship. The ship's rigging occupies the foreground.
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Forward Pivot Gun, 200 lb Rifle. U.S. ship Wabash
Naval officers and infantry officers facing each other on the deck in front of an artillery gun. Two other naval officers and three seamen pose around the gun. On the left. a infantryman feigns a charge with his bayonet.
GLC05140.01.17
1850 ca.
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
Daniel F. Tiemann
Modern print of carte de visite by Brady-NY, tucked into slits on mount, with note of F.H. Meserve. Inscribed on mount: "Daniel F. Tiemann, mayor of New York. From a negative of M.B. Brady. The Collection of F.H. Meserve."
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no date
Unknown
[Photograph of Charles H. Worcester]
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[Photograph of a union soldier]
Probably a picture of either John or Charles H. Worcester.
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[Photograph of John H. Worcester]
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Mr Day, Minister at Hollis, New Hampshire
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13 August 1965
Associated Press
[Civil rights protests on August 13, 1965]
One photograph dated August 13, 1965. Image is of people protesting. People hold signs with text, "I Am A Union Man Color Me White Only," "Mr. 'A' Put Segregation Away," "CORE," Unions for Black Man Too."
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25 July 1966
Her Friends Injured During Racial Violence
One wirephoto dated July 25, 1966 taken by Associated Press. Image is of a a young girl holding a cigarette. Behind her are four men. One man on the left has his head bent forward, hands covered in blood; another injured man, pictured in the middle...
GLC09733.35
3 May 1972
"Join Hands During Mass"
One photograph entitled, "Join Hands During Mass," dated May 31, 1972 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of Coretta Scott King and Cesar Chavez holding heads during a religious service. Wire transfer information states that they met for 20...
GLC09817
27 March 1956
[Portrait of Jesse Owens]
One black and white photograph of Jesse Owens dated March 27, 1956. Image is of Owens in an interior location. Reverse side contains typewritten text, "Jesse Owens of Olympic fame - Mayfair Hotel, Sioux City, Iowa - March 27, 1956." Also contains a...
GLC09798.01
1953
[Image of Jesse Owens sprinting]
One black and white photograph of Jesse Owens dated 1953. Image is of Owens sprinting outside. He has enscribed the photo, "To Joyce & Ken - My Best Wishes to two wonderful people."On the reverse side is an Associated Press stamp.
GLC09798.02
6 August 1965
[President Lyndon B. Johnson Signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965]
One wirephoto published by Associated Press dated August 6, 1965. Features President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. A newspaper caption pasted to the back of the photograph identify others in the scene, "(from left) Vice...
GLC09752
25 July 1967
United Press International
Riot Area in Detroit
One wirephoto of a map of Detriot depicting where riots took place on July 23, 1967. The shaded area illustrates the center of the riots in the early hours of that day.
GLC09735.01
26 July 1967
Detroit
One UPI telephoto depicting a map of Detroit amidst the riots. Wire transfer contains information regarding police activity and action on the street. On reverse side is a stamp "Recieved Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967," and "Racial/Detroit...
GLC09735.02
Map shows areas hit by recent racial strife
One press photo of United States map which includes cities in Michigan such as Detroit, Kalamazoo, Rochester, New Britain, Wadesboro, Lakeland, Birmingham, Bogalusa, and Youngstown have been written in. Aside this map is one of New Jersey scratched...
GLC09735.03
28 July 1967
Snipers Force Police Withdrawal
One press photo depicting a map of where snipers shot three victims during the Detroit riots dated July 28, 1967. Map illustrates the Southfield Expressway, major streets near the riot area and a shaded area where snipers were stationed. Wire...
GLC09735.04
A looter flees with a table lamp.
One press photo of a man in a crowded street carrying a lamp. Markings on image indicate where to crop. Reverse side includes several stampings, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted...
GLC09735.05
Left, National Guardsmen with fixed bayonets march up Detroit street.
One press photo of a line of armed National Guardsmen, a fire in the background. Reverse side contains stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted on this side is the printed...
GLC09735.06
Smoke erupts from two widely separated areas in slum area.
One press photo of birdseye view of Detroit neighborhood areas where smoke arises. Also contains markings indicating where to crop the image. Reverse side contains stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference...
GLC09735.07
The better part of a city block is consumed by riot flames.
One press photo of birdseye view of Detroit block where smoke arises out of burning buildings. Contains markings of where to crop the image. Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library...
GLC09735.08
Fire Engulfs Building.
One press photo of a home burning in Detroit, Michigan. Wire information details location of home and describes African-Americans as "rampaging Negros." Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26...
GLC09735.09
Firemen find cover under and behind a truck as snipers try to hinder them from work.
One press photo of firemen seeking cover under a firetruck. Markings on the image indicate where to crop, or to highlight features. Reverse side contains stamp "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news...
GLC09735.10
A line of National Guard tanks stands ready to move into action on Detroit's West Side.
One press photo of U.S. Army tanks lined up infront of a building and one man in the foreground. Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news...
GLC09735.11
Army paratrooper walks down debris-littered Woodward Ave., Detroit's main thoroughfare.
One press photo of a U.S. Army soldier carrying a weapon on a street in Detroit, Michigan dated July 26, 1967. Scene of boarded storefronts demolished included. Markings made to indicate where to crop the image for publication. On reverse side is...
GLC09735.12
Still Burning.
One press photo of a bird's eye view of burning street in Detroit, Michigan dated July 26, 1967. Wire information descirbes smoke arising from previous burning buildings. Photo transmitted from AP. On reverse side of image is stamp "Racial/Detroit,"...
GLC09735.13
Guardsmen Take Over.
One press photo of the Michigan National Guard moving through streets in Detroit dated July 26, 1967. Scene of destruction in the background. Wire transfer describes fires beginning from a rain on a "blind-pig" or speakeasy. On reverse side are...
GLC09735.14
Fires Go On in Detroit.
One press photo of a birds eye view of buildings on fire in Detroit. Builing at bottom left is on Grand River Avenue. The street continues into the distance, where smoke can be seen from other fires. At the end of the street, tallk buildings show...
GLC09735.15
One press photo of dismantled mannequins in a pile of broken glass. Markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side is a printed newsclipping with tag, "Naked and broken, minikins lie in Detroit store window after looters swept through."...
GLC09735.16
Firebombed Buildings Burn.
One press photo of a bird's eye view of street in Detroit, MI. Wire transfer describes fires in the downtown area and the National Guard assignment to quell violence. On reverse side are stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference...
GLC09735.17
Detroit.
One press photo of African-American men approaching the car of Cyrus Vance, Lyndon Johnson's emissary, the mayor Jerome Cavanagh, and Governor George Romney. Wire information relays that the damages incurred were worth at $100 million. On reverse...
GLC09735.18
One press photo of a man pushing a shopping cart of items, described as a "looter." Wire information relays that Governor George Romney has sent 11,000 National Guardsmen to the area. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received...
GLC09735.19
One press photo of firemen and the National Guard stationed on the street. At the focus of the image is a rifle pointed towards the sky. Wire information relays that four people had killed in two days. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit,"...
GLC09735.20
27 July 1967
Rifle-Armed Police Guard Firemen at Work.
One press photo of a smoke-filled street, firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire. Armed men leaning on cars. Markings on the image indicate where to crop. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Seg./Detroit--Riots," and " Received Examiner...
GLC09735.21
This Was Their Home Sweet Home--Before the Riots.
One press photo of a group of women and child infront of rubble and destroyed homes. Markings on image indicate where to crop and manipulating the image. On reverse side is a newsclipping pasted with tag "This was their home, sweet home--before the...
GLC09735.22
One press photo of armed National Guardsmen hiding by tanks. Markings on image indicate where to crop the image. On reverse side is a newsclipping pasted with the tag "In Detroit, a National Guardsman lies in streets, another crouches between trucks...
GLC09735.23
One press photo of a National Guardsman eating a watermelon amidst rubble. On reverse side of image are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."
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Convoy on Grand River Ave.
One press photo of National Guard moving along Grand River Ave., on tanks. Wire information details sniping against police. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."
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Detroit Policeman Crouches to Return Sniper Fire.
One press photo of policeman in Detroit, Michigan crouching. Heavy lighting on markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side is a pasted newsclipping with the tag "Detroit Policeman Crouches to Return Sniper Fire." Photo attributed to UPI...
GLC09735.26
Riot Monuments.
One press photo of woman and group of children walking through street of destroyed homes. Wire transfer contains describes homes as "substantial," the area of the riot, and people who have left to escape violence. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial...
GLC09735.27
Fires Still Smoulder on Twelfth Street.
One press photo of bird's eye view from 12th street in Detroit. Wire transfer describes smoke emitting and turmoil between the army and snipers. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."
GLC09735.28
Crews Cleaning Up Riot Damage.
One press photo of vehicle and people cleaning up damage in a street in Detroit, Michigan. Wire information describes a gas line burning. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."
GLC09735.29
One press photo of postman walking through streets filled with rubble. Wire transfer details that he was making his rounds and the violence from the riots had gone on for two days. Markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side are stamps...
GLC09735.30
29 July 1967
Humanitarianism's Ironic Reward.
One press photo of group children sitting at a table of white adults. Markings indicate where to crop the image. On reverse side contains the printed newsclipping which describes a white family that took in a black family after riots destroyed their...
GLC09735.32
Occupants of Detroit apartment building lie on pavement...
One press photo of residents of Detroit apartment building lie on their stomachs as police look for snipers on street. Markings indicate where to crop the image. On reverse side is a printed newsclipping attributed to Associated Press.
GLC09735.33
31 July 1967
One press photo of a man peering into the backside of car's broken window. Wire transmission describes that the National Guardsmen took away "3 shaggy-haired white youths," found with snipers' arsenal. On reverse side are stamps "Racial Segregation...
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