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[Group of nine World War II posters] [Decimalized .01-.08]

Group of nine posters and pictograms, 1941-1943.

GLC09653

Union Martyrs. [Photographs of Union generals killed during the war (maquette)]

"Union Martyrs." Maquette of 17 trimmed CDVs of Union Generals killed in the Civil War, mounted on board (as a maquette) for reproduction by photographic studio. Attributed to Brady studio by previous owner. Each mounted with a white curling border...

GLC05558

[Certification of a sutler for prisoners of war at Camp Douglas, Illinois]

Appoints Luman Burr to the position of sutler (someone who supplies provisions) for the prisoners of war at Camp Douglas. Signed as Brigadier General commanding the Post of Chicago. Orme was promoted to brigadier general in November of 1862. He...

GLC02705

"The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing"

One reprinting of a congressional record entitled, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender dated March 25, 1944. This printing was pulled form the proceedings of the 78th Congress's second...

GLC09640.339.01

"The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing"

One reprinting of a congressional record entitled, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender dated March 25, 1944. This printing was pulled form the proceedings of the 78th Congress's second...

GLC09640.339.02

[Acknowledging America's debt to Italy for help in World War I]

On the third anniversary of Italy's entrance into World War I, Hoover, who was then the U.S. Food Administrator under President Wilson, acknowledges "our indebtedness to the country to which we are bound, not only by ties historical, but also by...

GLC04569

[Receipt for $10,000 for expenses during the War of 1812]

Documents the receipt from Major General Henry Dearborn of $10,000 for the defense of the Niagara frontier. Lewis was a former governor of New York who served as the quartermaster general of the United States army and also as a major general on the...

GLC02499.13