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1900 May 31
[Sailors on parade]
Photograph shows sailors in parade formation marching down a street. Taken during the Boxer rebellion.
GLC04546.142
1899 December 25
[Group photo of U.S. Navy sailors]
Place, date, and names are written on mount. Back row (left to right): Frank Pape, Bay City Mich. R.W. McDonald, Buffalo, NY. W.T.K. Brown (no place listed). F.D. Grier, Philadelphia, Pa. E.E. Gold, Chicago, Ill. Joseph Bolingbrook (no place listed)...
GLC04546.143
1903
[The crew of the U.S.S. Manning]
Inscription on verso reads "Officers and crew of the U.S.S. Manning. Alaskan cruise 1903."
GLC04546.144
[Group of men standing with heavy industry]
Inscription on verso reads "To W.T.K.B. 6/30/12."
GLC04546.145
1900 ca.
Taku Forts
Naval ships navigate through the straits, bombarding the fortifactions on either shore. Commemorates the capture of Taku Forts, June 17 1900. Inscription on verso reads "W.T. Kendall-Brown."
GLC04546.146
Shanghai Photo Enlarging Co.
[Navy sailor standing]
Cabinet card of a sailor in uniform and accompanying sleeve from Shanghai Photo Enlarging Co.
GLC04546.147
circa 1900-1929
[Unidentified American vessel]
It is a smaller version of GLC04546.149. Printed from the negative of GLC 04546.150.
GLC04546.148
It is a larger version of GLC04546.148. Printed from the negative of GLC 04546.150.
GLC04546.149
The negative that GLC04546.148-148 are reprints of.
GLC04546.150
[Landscape of Chinese village]
Inscription on mount verso reads " 100 miles above Hankon. Rice fields in the foreground, and "tea country" back on the hills."
GLC04546.151
[Pagoda, Hankon]
Title from inscription on mount verso.
GLC04546.152
[The Bund, Hankon]
Title from inscription on mount verso. The row of trees on the left appear to be Honeylocusts. The trees on the right may be the same, or perhaps oak.
GLC04546.153
1899
[American and Japanese sailors]
Insciption on verso lists the name, "Gary C. Little (Yonkers, NY). Sergt. Astachi (Nagasaki, Japan). W. Kendall Brown (Nagasaki) 1899.
GLC04546.154
Sze-Yuen-Ming, fl. 1899
[W. Kendall Brown]
GLC04546.155
20 June 1863
Gifford, Haviland, fl. 1863
Dear Father [Allen Gifford]
This letter is about opposing strategies of different generals Written at the Fairfax Court House near Fairfax, Virginia.
GLC04560.01
24 June 1863
GLC04560.02
28 July 1863
This is an eight-page letter concerning the draft and movements of the Army, with mentions of Generals Lee, Grant and Banks
GLC04560.03
10 September 1863
This letter contains a long analysis of how to take Richmond. Gifford also discusses Fort Wagner's hold-out, as well as General Burnside's problems in Tennessee.
GLC04560.04
13 September 1863
Was written near Bealton, Virginia.
GLC04560.05
23 September 1863
GLC04560.06
October 1863
Giford recounts a conversation with Senator John Minor Botts of Culpeper
GLC04560.07
24 October 1863
Gifford discusses strategy and rumors (Grant's army to meet Meade's at Richmond), including his opinion that Meade is "afraid of his own shadow
GLC04560.08
5 November 1863
GLC04560.09
6 November 1863
GLC04560.10
14 November 1863
Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock
GLC04560.11
10 July 1863
GLC04560.12
16 December 1854
Espy, James Pollard, 1785-1860
to Alexander Catlin Twining
A letter written by James Pollard Espy to Alexander Catlin Twining. Espy speaks about past and future experiments and the character of huricanes. This letter is written on blue paper. While the date written on the top of the first page of the letter...
GLC07242.02
1837-1883
United States. Patent and Trademark Office
An envelope addressed to Alexander C. Twining in New Haven, Conneticut from the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, D.C. The envelope is unaccompanied by contents. 121.757 was written on the back of the envelope. Both bottom corners are torn as is the...
GLC07242.03
13 February 1873
Ferry, Orris S. (Orris Sanford), 1823-1875
to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining
A letter written by Senator Orris Sandford Ferry to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining. Senator Ferry writes to Twining about proposed amendments to a bill that will be put before the House of Representatives.
GLC07242.04
1865/01/30
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
To: Joseph Barnes.
Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.
GLC07963.01
1861-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Vignette of Abraham Lincoln and son Tad]
Reproduction of a photograph taken by Brady. Lincoln and his son are looking at an album of cartes.
GLC07963.02
10 August 1950
Meserve, Frederick H., 1865-1962
Abraham Lincoln
Publishing dummy titled "Abraham Lincoln" (made for Meserve's daughter and editor Dorothy Meserve Kunhardt, 1950) with 12 photographs inserted by their corners into the leaves. Signed by Meserve. Sub-text on front of wrapper reads "Photographs from...
GLC08548.02
2 May 1847
Gertrude, fl. 1847-1855
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Gertrude to her younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gertrude discusses religion and family affairs, including the recent relocation of their family from the Valley of Prattsbugh to out west. In this letter it is...
GLC06253.01
27 February 1848
Van, Al, fl. 1848
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire
A letter written by A. L. Van Esquire to his cousin Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire describing his experience at law school and the companions he has made while there. Van also makes reference to Franklin's attendance at another law school...
GLC06253.02
6 March 1849
Van Valkenburgh, Robert B., 1821-1888
A letter written by Robert B. Van Valkenburgh to his younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter Robert speaks about family affairs, including his mother and young brothers who are now living in Michigan. Robert also speaks of...
GLC06253.03
16 July 1854
Van Valkenburgh, Mary Bethiah, 1793-1871
A letter written by Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh to her son Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter his mother writes about family affairs including traveling to visit relatives, selling property, and farm work. She also asks that Franklin...
GLC06253.04
1 September 1854
unknown, fl. 1855
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...
GLC06253.05
August 1855
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by his sister Gertrude. Gertrude speaks of traveling to see family, her deteriorating sight, and family affairs. There is a thin stip missing from the top of the third and fourth page with minimal...
GLC06253.06
5 December 1856
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by brother Robert B. Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, Robert tells Franklin what it means to be a lawyer and the moral obligation he has to be honest with his clients. Robert also provides a list of...
GLC06253.07
15 April 1857
Waldo, Otis H., fl. 1857
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by Otis H. Waldo. In this letter Waldo entreats Van Valkenburgh to return and continue working for the firm stating the amounts Van Valkenburgh would be paid for his first and second year of...
GLC06253.08
11 January 1860
Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924
to Emmeline Wells Pratt
A letter written to Emmeline Wells Pratt by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Van Valkenburgh professes his love and reminisces on their time spent together. In pencil at the top of the letter it is written that Pratt is the fiance of Van Valkenburgh...
GLC06253.09
to Jacob Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh. In this letter Franklin discusses family affairs and asks his father to consider coming to visit for Thanksgiving and to bringing his mother to visit as well...
GLC06253.10
19 October 1865
to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh. Franklin wished his mother a Happy Birthday. The letter notes that Franklin sent his mother a present, which is not in the collection. This letter is...
GLC06253.11
17 September 1868
A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh, about family affairs. This letter mentions the inclusion of four dollars, which is not in the collection.
GLC06253.12
21 December 1869
to Jacob Van Valkenburgh and Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his parents, Jacob Van Valkenburgh and Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh, wishing them good cheer around the upcoming holidays. This letter is written on Waldo and Van Attorneys and Counsellors at Law...
GLC06253.13
12 January 1876
A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh, describing the weather, education, and family affairs. This letter is written on Waldo and Van Attorneys and Counsellors at Law letterhead.
GLC06253.14
August 1883
to Mrs. Atarrisum Voorlies
I signed telegram by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh informing Mrs. Atarrisum Voorlies that his brother, Gerrit Smith Van Valkenburgh, and another individual would be joining her for dinner. The teleram has small tears along the crease lines and in...
GLC06253.15
24 October 1905
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother, Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gerrit expounds Christian doctrine and speaks of local involvement during the Civl War. There is a large purple stamp in the upper left hand corner of the...
GLC06253.16
16 August 1905
Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908
A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward thanks his brother for the gift of the book "The Shuttle," and mentions a recent health scare. The letter is signed Edy.
GLC06253.17
20 February 1908
unknown, fl. 1908
to Mrs. Gerit Smith Van Valkenburgh
A letter to Mrs. G. S. Van Valkenburgh. This letter details family affairs icluding the goings on of many of its members. The letter is unsigned, but it is believed to be written by a relative of Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh due to context. The...
GLC06253.18
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