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1899/10/14
Brinton, Christian (fl. 1899)
Article: "The Churchman . . . The Dewey Arch" with picture of "The Dewey Arch and Approach From the South" on reverse side.
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[1899 ca.]
Photograph: Clay model of the Dewey Arch.
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1894/08/16
St. Gaudens, Augustus
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: arranging an appointment time to meet [in regards to finding a sculptor for an upcoming project]. [Carbon Copy]
Strike outs, corrections, and additions throughout.
GLC06343.311
1901/06/01
"Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Electric Tower Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]
A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis.
GLC06343.316
1902/10/18
Francis, David R. (1850-1927)
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: request for Ward to serve on a sculpture advisory committee currently in formation. [Carbon Copy]
Stationary heading: "Universal Exposition, Commemorating the Acquistion of the Louisana Territory . . . Office of the President".
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[n.d.]
Ward, John Q.A.
2 sketches Christmas [street] garlands with "electric lights" including notes on details about garland and set-up.
Reverse side: "Studio of Karl Bitter . . . Weehawken, New Jersey".
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1908/02/13
Wait, Frederick S. (1851-1910)
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: fundraising for his work for the Saint-Gaudens Memorial Exhibition Committee at the Metropolitan Museum.
Typed on "Saint-Gaudens Memorial Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art" stationary.
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Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910)
Sketch: figures riding in chariot being dragged by lion-like creatures; graphite; heavy, tan wove paper.
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Sketches: numerous sketches of cherubs playing, climbing tree and flying and three angels; iron gall ink; tracing paper.
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Sculpture design: "Garfield Monument" including measurements and scale; "Alternate for No. 3"; graphite; tracing paper.
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Sketches: two nudes, one sitting, one reclining; charcoal, chalk; brown wove paper.
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2 Sketches: Native America slaying man, female nude
GLC06343.370
circa 1856
Bingham, George Caleb (1811-1879)
Stump Speaking
Civil War print of a man addressing a crowd. A note at the bottom indicates it was "Engraved by Goupil & Company after a painting by George Caleb Bingham." Another notes that it was "Reproduced at the Lakeside Press by Donnelly Sheet Fed Gravure."
GLC08442.11
12 September 1861
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The...
GLC07705.021
1861
Possibly included with GLC07705.032
Includes a sketch of a windmill.
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12 May 1862
He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union." He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.
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21 December 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.
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21 January 1864
Jackson, H. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."
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Unknown
Annie Lisle
Down near the wavering willows/'Neath the Sunbeams's Smile...
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30 August 1864
Charlie (fl. 1861-1864)
He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."
GLC07705.422
to Unknown
A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.
GLC07705.437
1898 ca.
Scribners Magazine
Roosevelt (in full-length profile) presenting Frederic Remington's statue of a bronco (on table behind Roosevelt)
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front,
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View of Roosevelt facing camera, presenting Remington statue.
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
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Three-quarter profile of Roosevelt presenting Remington statue.
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front . Same image as GLC07002.64, but with the top-left and top-right corners folded.
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Roosevelt addressing Rough Riders while presenting Remington statue.
View of statue is unobscured. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
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View from crowd of Roosevelt speaking to Rough Riders while presenting Remington statue.
Caption " Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
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View from crowd of Roosevelt at head of receiving line upon presentation of Remington statue.
Group of women visible at back of crowd nearest the camera.
GLC07002.68
1876
Forbes, Edwin (1839-1895)
The reveille on the line of battle
Marked "Plate 1." Contains two images. Top half is titled "The Reveille on the Line of Battle," and the bottom half is titled "Tattoo in Camp." Top half depicts the line of battle at daylight. The regimental bugler stands on the crest of the hill...
GLC08653.01
Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp
Marked "Plate 2." The commissary sergeant is in the foreground weighing out rations of meat for the company cook. Structure to the left is an improvised stable built of pine boughs.The camp contains a log cabin and is situated on a lake, which is...
GLC08653.02
A wagoner's shanty
Marked "Plate 4." Contains 3 separate images. Upper left image is titled "A wagoner's shanty," and shows a winter camp of a wagoner. The wagoner is chopping a log in front of his log cabin, which has an overhang of crossed branches and brush. At the...
GLC08653.03
The pontoon bridges
Marked "Plate 5." Depicts an army crossing two pontoon bridges over a river and closing up into column on a hill. The advance is pushing through the woods, which have caught fire. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm...
GLC08653.04
A thirsty crowd at the old spring house
Marked "Plate 6." Contains 2 images. Top half is titled "A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House," and shows scene on the line of march on a hot day. Most of the men are in Zouave uniforms. Bottom half is titled "Newspapers for the Army - A Race for...
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The leader of the herd
Marked "Plate 7." Depicts cattle for army use being led by a Zouave butcher. Three other men with whips are riding along the line of cattle, which extends out of the view of the picture. Across the road can be seen the graves of two Union soldiers...
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A Christmas dinner
Marked "Plate 9." A lonely image of the outer picket line. An off-duty soldier next to a make shift shelter of pine boughs and fence rails cooks a meager meal and is tries to keep his hands warm. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.8 x...
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The newspaper correspondent
Marked "Plate 11." Shows a rider traveling down a road in a forest with dispatches with news of a battle, ahead of a rival correspondent. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.5 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Titles...
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A scene on the roadside near summer camp
Marked "Plate 14." Depicts two calvarymen, who have just returned from scouting, having their horses shod. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from...
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The rear of the column
Marked "Plate 18." Depicts stragglers and wagon guards bringing up the rear while the wagon train is seen coming down the distant hill, with flankers thrown out to protect it from the enemy's horseman. Depicts a black man, possibly a freed slave...
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Stuck in the mud
Marked "Plate 19." Contains 2 images. Top half titled "Stuck in the Mud," depicts a pontoon wagon with a boat stuck fast in the mud. A regiment of infantry is pulling on a rope attached to the head of the team, trying to drag them to firmer ground...
GLC08653.11
On picket at the river bank
Marked "Plate 22." Has 3 images. Upper left image is titled "On Picket at the River Bank," and shows several large trees along the edge of a river with a solider standing next to one of them. Upper right image is titled "An Old Saw Mill," and shows...
GLC08653.12
The "Reliable Contraband"
Marked "Plate 23." A scene at the cavalry outpost. In the foreground a black runaway slave, a contraband of war, is leading an old horse and is seen hesitatingly imparting to anxious officers what little information he posses of the enemy's movements...
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A distant battle
Marked "Plate 25." Battle seen from a distance of about 6 miles. In the foreground is an abandoned breastwork; and on the road to the left a column of troops is seen hurrying toward the sound and smoke of distant cannon. Actual size of the image...
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A hot day
Marked "Plate 27." Group of five images. Upper left is titled "A Hot Day," and depicts soldiers grouped about a gun in position, and sleeping under a shelter. Upper right is titled "Beef Steak Rare," and shows a grizzled soldier in camp holding a...
GLC08653.15
Newspapers in camp
Marked "Plate 28." The newsman is sitting on horseback, surrounded by men in camp who are buying and reading the latest news from the front as it comes from the rear. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.9 x 40.3 cm. Outline from...
GLC08653.16
Gone off with the Yanks
Marked "Plate 32." Contains 4 images. Upper left image is titled "Gone off with the Yanks," and shows what appears to be an abandoned slave shack. Upper right image is titled "A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey," and shows soldiers appearing to...
GLC08653.17
The outer picket line, winter
Marked "Plate 33." A stunning landscape with several tents and men in the foreground. The mountains dominate the background. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.4 x 40.2 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image...
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Traffic between the lines
Marked "Plate 35." Depicts pickets trading for coffee and tobacco between the fortified lines during a truce. the enemy's works, protected by abattis and cheveaux-de-frise, are seen in the background, with groups of soldiers on the parapet. The...
GLC08653.19
Bummers
Marked "Plate 39." A group of cavalrymen huddles on a road, watching a body of men who have just appeared at the turn in a road. One says, "They're 'Johnnies,' boys, as sure as you're born." Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.3 x 40.3...
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13 July 1918
Schoomaker, Lee (fl. 1918-1919)
to Gladys Schoomaker
Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.
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28 February 1919
Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919)
to Hazel Reese
Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to...
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27 June 1862
Albert (fl. 1862-)
to Sister Sophia
He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.
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