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[Photograph of a Japanese-American boy with a stuffed animal]
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy with a stuffed animal.
GLC09860.217
[Photograph of Japanese-American boys in sailor outfits]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boys in sailor outfits.
GLC09860.243
[Photograph of a Japanese-American boy sitting on a chair]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy sitting on a chair.
GLC09860.252
[Photograph of Japanese-Americans swimming in the ocean]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans swimming in the ocean.
GLC09860.254
[Photograph of Japanese-American man by palm trees]
May 28, 1934
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man by palm trees.
GLC09860.422
[Photograph of Jordan Hall on Stanford University campus]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Jordan Hall on Stanford University campus.
GLC09860.432
[Photograph of Japanese-Americans sitting on a sandy hill]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans sitting on a sandy hill.
GLC09860.436
[Photograph of Japanese-American infant in a baby carriage]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American infant in a baby carriage.
GLC09860.488
[Photograph of Japanese-American children at the beach]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American children at the beach.
GLC09860.500
[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman with an infant]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman with an infant.
GLC09860.356
[Photograph of two Japanese-American boys at a campsite]
One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American boys at a campsite.
GLC09860.364
[Photograph of a Japanese-American man in a body cast]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man in a body cast.
GLC09860.366
[Photograph of Japanese-American women in bridesmaid dresses]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American women in bridesmaid dresses.
GLC09860.367
[Photograph of Japanese-American woman in fur coat]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman wearing a fur coat.
GLC09860.384
[Photograph of a Japanese-American man holding an infant]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American man holding an infant.
GLC09860.404
[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman holding an infant]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman holding an infant.
GLC09860.405
[Photograph of water crashing into rocks at a beach]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a water crashing into rocks at a beach.
GLC09860.408
View of the main sally-port into Fort Sumter.
April 1861
Osborn's Gallery
Osborn stamp on verso. View of the main sally-port into Fort Sumter, taken from outside the fort.
GLC04509.34
Portrait photo vignette of Clara Barton [cabinet card]
circa 1861-1865
The image shows a profile vignette of Clara Barton, looking to her right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Anthony, Successor to New Photo. Art Co., 905 Penn. Ave. Washington, D.C." Inscriptions on verso: "Clara Barton" and "The New Photographic...
GLC05111.01.1342
The residence of late President Lincoln, Springfield, Ill.
1860 ca.
Whipple, J.A., fl. 1860-1861
Carte-de-visite showing Lincoln and Tad on the front porch in the distance. (The two people on the street are unidentified.) O-38 (M-23) Ostendorf p. 56, who says the negative was taken by John Adams Whipple of Boston in the Summer of 1860.
GLC01262
to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston
1713/06/29
Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717
Jo[h]anna asks for money to buy clothing, and urges her parents to prevent the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She also mentions that John and their sister Margaret Vetch are at odds, as Margaret does not approve of the match....
GLC03107.01014
Account sheet re: provisioning of troops at Albany
1699/3/25-12/25
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Tabulating amount of money necessary to be disbursed for 62 men under Capt. Weemes over 274 days, totalling £391. Page 3 tabulates the amount of money necessary to be disbursed fo 59 men under Col. Ingoldsby over 274 days, totalling £331. Date on...
GLC03107.00489
to the Assistant Adjutant General of New York
2 May 1861
Brooks, William Thomas Harbaugh, 1821-1870
Captain Brooks encloses a certificate issued by Surgeon McLaren (certificate not included) and asks for a leave of absence for medical purposes, so that he may be placed "in the hands of the highest medical skill that may be found in the Eastern...
GLC02463.01
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors
1771/01/14
Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787
Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. that he spoke to Mr. Ten Eyck regarding the meeting of Supervisors, and found out that the last meeting was adjourned due to a low attendance. He also notes that he has sent Robert, Jr. a pound of green tea. Docketed...
GLC03107.03254
[Photograph of President John F. Kennedy's rocking chair]
1961-1963
One undated black-and-white photograph of a rocking chair. It has been backed with the seal that reads "Commander-In-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet." Placed on the chair's seat is a nautical-themed pillow. Framed portraits of Kennedy sit on a...
GLC09805.07
GLC09805.08
GLC09805.09
[Parole of Private Beadles, 8th Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.A.]
20 May 1865
Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg, 1817-1873
Canby's name is printed on the document; signed by a Colonel [Sam E.] Young. Document reads in full: "D.C. Beadles Pv. of K Company 8th Regiment Ken. Cav. Vols. C.S.A. residing in Madison Co. Tenn. having been, with the approval of the proper...
GLC01939
[Speech concerning the end of World War I]
circa 4 November 1918
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
Delivered while Coolidge was a Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, the speech is written in pencil and signed at the top of the first page. Notes indicate that the speech was delivered on November 4 at Faneuil Hall, just before the election and...
GLC05314
A Sketch of the operations before Charlestown [Charleston, S.C.]....
1780
Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824
The key provides detailed military information. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 136.
GLC03103.13
to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family
[n.y.]/10/17
Livingston, Anne, ?
Johnston's mother gives him news of the family, including those who have fallen ill.
GLC03107.04096
Receipt of payment from John Van Der Spiegel . . .
1755/07/21
Reed, Jonathan, fl. 1755
. . . delivered on the sloop of Robert Livingston, Jr. Jonathan Reed signed with his mark.
GLC03107.02898
Pardon of Charles W. Dorrance with stamped signature
1865/11/13
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Stamped Signature of President Johnson (sole example in GLC). Countersigned by William H. Seward
GLC06850
[Resolutions passed unanimously by the Church of Peterboro]
1 June 1849
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Resolutions open fellowship to "christians of every name and type," uphold the Sabbath, etc.
GLC04717.49
Junction of Canal & Walker St. Near Centre St.
1863
Mainly shows horse drawn carts and wagons at the junction of Canal and Walker.
GLC09118.29
[Photograph of a Japanese-American infant in a high chair]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American infant seated in a high chair.
GLC09860.045
[Portrait of two Japanese-American women in a garden]
One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American women posed in a garden.
GLC09860.068
[Photograph of mess hall on Tuskegee Army Airfield]
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
One undated photograph of officers eating in the mess hall at Tuskegee Army Airfield.
GLC09645.004
One undated black-and-white photograph of young Japanese-American children at the beach.
GLC09860.021
[Photograph of a Japanese-American girl eating ice cream]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a young Japanese-American girl eating ice cream.
GLC09860.023
A Bristling Forest of Bayonets. Russian Troops on Review
1914
Keystone View Company
Crowd of Russian troops stretching to horizon with two officers in foreground on horseback.
GLC09584.004
The Homes of the Negroes in the South
1894
Northrop, B.G., fl. 1894
Essay written by Rev. B.G. Northrop taken from The Congregationalist of April 12, 1894.
GLC09564
A return of stores in the laboratory at Springfield
5 May 1781
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
Lists numbers of cylinders, cartridges, hammers, case shot, and bullet molds, among other items.
GLC02437.10488
[Invoice of military stores forwarded to Richard Frothingham]
26 July 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary General. Pertains to Frothingham, field commissary of military stores.
GLC02437.01090
[Return of men in Captain Ebenezer Stevens's Company]
circa 1776
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Lists the names of men in Stevens's company. Indicates sergeants, corporals, bombardiers, and gunners.
GLC02437.09541
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cotton]
14 December 1782
Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834
Recommends Cotton for a forty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09563
to the President & High Council of Weber Stake
10 May 1888
Stoddard, Hyrum F., fl. 1888
to [struck: A. W. Millgate] [inserted: the President and High Council of Weber Stake.]
GLC05756.038
[Photograph of Japanese-American man in Ford vehicle]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man seated in a Ford vehicle.
GLC09860.128
[Photograph of Japanese-American woman in a living room]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman sitting in a living room.
GLC09860.548
[Photograph of Japanese-American children playing in sand]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American children playing in the sand.
GLC09860.553
[Photograph of Japanese-American children on a boat deck]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American children sitting on a boat deck.
GLC09860.582
[Photograph of Japanese-American toddler and tree branch]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American toddler leaning on a tree branch.
GLC09860.494
to William Alexander re: use of terror tactics
1777/12/28
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To "Lord" Stirling. Use of terror tactics against those "furnishing the enemy with provisions."
GLC05286
to Robert Livingston re: arrest of Capt. Kidd
1699/02/22
Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701
Riggs informs Livingston that a ship has come for Capt. Kidd and the other pirates, and expresses concern that this may cause them to lose some money. Also states that a Mr. We[iver] has been impeached before the House of Commons, and speaks of a...
GLC03107.00479
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: stagnation of business
1778/01/08
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
Henry informs his father that business has stagnated due to the scarcity of money. He also notes that the store houses in Boston are full of dry goods, but he is hesitant to purchase now, as he believes it wise to hold on to one's money. Docketed...
GLC03107.03364
Ambrotype of a very young soldier from New Jersey
1861-1862 ca.
Three-quarter length, seated portrait of a very young soldier wearing an uncommon hat. His canteen reads "J. H. [illegible]. Co. A. N.J.V." Ruby glass. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with vine pattern and gold edging on both the exterior and...
GLC05131.21
"Panthers Determine Efficiency of Companies in Training Test"
circa 1963
Bennet, Jack J., fl. 1963-1968
One undated newspaper clipping entitled, "Panthers Determine Efficiency of Companies in Training Test," by Jack J. Bennett. Refers to the 47th Infantry Panthers training tests. Article goes over routine exercises and general attitude of the infantry...
GLC09751.01
Extension of Epharim Brown's lease with Philip Livingston
1744/12/28
Livingston, Phillip, 1686-1749
The document outlines the conditions of the extended lease. Signed by both Livingston and Brown.
GLC03107.02483
Memorandum of items to be done before voyage
1694/11/19
Itemized acount of things to be completed before his voyage to England. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00262
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Robertson]
Johnson, J., fl. 1782
Lieutenant Colonel Johnson recommends Robertson for a leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09562
The Funeral dirge of democracy [election campaign document]
1868
Republican Party
Republican election campaign document: song for ends of meetings. Dated 10-29-1868. Grant's campaign.
GLC08536
Composite images of railroad tracks going around a curve
1893 ca.
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Five copies (three double exposures) of a curve in the rail line near the Deerfield River.
GLC05235.09
[Photograph of a Japanese-American man on a picnic blanket]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man seated on a blanket with toys.
GLC09860.034
[Photograph of two Japanese-American girls with a fish]
One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American girls posed with a large fish.
GLC09860.061
[monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage]
March 31, 1864
Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901
Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage. 31 March 1864 Written at Camp Burnside.
GLC02750.077
March 21, 1865
Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for February 1865. Written at Fort Sedgwick
GLC02750.082
10 May 1865
Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage for March 1865. Written at Fort Sedgwick
GLC02750.084
[List of letters written by Washington to Knox]
1783-1815
A record of the letters in this collection written by Washington to Knox, listed by date.
GLC02437.09352
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lt. Woodward]
25 November 1782
Recommends Woodward for a fourteen day leave of absence. Possibly directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09560
[List of Nathanael Green's account with Ichabod Burnet]
July 2, 1779
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
List of Nathanael Green's account with Ichabod Burnet, dating from 6 January 1779 through 2 July 1779.
GLC00634.03.03
[Photograph of Japanese-American man and painting cans]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American man with painting cans on a table.
GLC09860.599
[Group photograph of Japanese-American man and children]
May 26, 1924
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American man and children gathered by a hill.
GLC09860.601
[Photograph of Japanese-American girl holding a toy bunny]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American girl who is holding a toy bunny.
GLC09860.248
[Photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform holding a bat.
GLC09860.443
[Remarks on the disfranchisement of the Massachusetts rebels]
1 March 1787
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Expresses views and thoughts about rebellions, in relation to the recent Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts. Writes, "The spirit of rebellion is now nearly crushed in this state, and the opposition to Government is hereby decreasing. This therefore is...
GLC02437.03477
to Robert Livingston re: prospect of a peaceful summer
1701/07/15
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
Jamison writes to thank Livingston for his news on the Indian situation, claiming "We hear from Boston there is little prospect of any warr this Summer" and his hopes that this is a sign of things to come. He also writes of the Assembly elections,...
GLC03107.00621
[Appointment of Jedediah Southworth as Massachusetts militia captain]
February 5, 1776
Massachusetts Bay Council
Partially printed document signed by Perez Morton as deputy secretary of the council. Other signers include members of the Massachusetts Bay Council: W. Severs, W. Spooner, J. Palmero, John Taylor, Charles Chauncy, Moses Gill, John Whitcomb, Jedediah...
GLC01450.533
Well's new map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas
1857
Wells, John G., 1821-1880
This is a fold out map contained within a book measuring 14.5 x 9 cm. When unfolded, the full title displayed on the map is "Well's New Railroad and Township Map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas from the latest Government Surveys." Contains a large...
GLC04174
[List of items Knox ordered from Wright & Gill]
1772
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
Addressed to Henry Knox, "Mercht" [merchant]. Lists Knox's order, followed by a note at the bottom of the page: "The present serves to bring you the above Invoice which is all we could possibly get on board this Ship, will forward the remainder of...
GLC02437.09998
Life and public services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln
1860
Bartlett, David W., fl. 1859-1860
Published by H. Dayton. A work encompassing the political life of Abraham Lincoln up to 1860. The book is divided into four main chapters: early history, Congress, the senatorial race, and the Republican National Convention of 1860. Bartlett was a...
GLC02913.01
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Bradford]
January 17, 1783
Recommends Bradford for a thirty day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09611
Pardon of John R. Whitney (c/s Hamilton Fish)
1873/01/28
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
"In consideration of his former good character and his dependent suffering family". Countersigned by Hamilton Fish.
GLC07399
The Immigration into the United States of America
1856
Schade, Louis, fl. 1856
Disbound. Title continued: "From a statistical and national-economical point of view." Printed at the Union Office.
GLC05942
Carte de visite of Charles E. Tucker, Esq.
1864
Signed on verso. Chas E. Tucker, 1st Lt. of the 54th Reg. Mass. Vols.
GLC03395.01
[Ohio State University students in front of building]
April 1970
Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970
One black and white photograph dated April 1970. Image displays a procession of students heading towards protests.
GLC09650.016
[Photograph of a Japanese-American infant in front yard]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American infant seated in a front yard with toys.
GLC09860.047
[Photograph of a Japanese-American infant in ceremonial attire]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American infant in ceremonial attire held by a woman.
GLC09860.054
[Group portrait of Japanese-American sailors and child]
One undated black-and-white photograph. Depicts a group of Japanese-American sailors posed with a small boy.
GLC09860.002
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Buell]
15 December 1782
Recommends Buell for a leave of absence until 13 February 1782. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09568
Survey and Sale of Indian Reservations in California
Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889
37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 51 House of representatives (2nd Copy)
GLC03776.03
to the High Council of the Weber Stake
1 June 1892
Peterson, John, fl. 1892
Claiming damages from R. Ballantyne and R. A. Ballantyne for the sum of $10,950.00.
GLC05756.088
[Photograph of Japanese-American family at a botanical garden]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American family standing on a bridge at a botanical garden.
GLC09860.544
[Photograph of Japanese-American women on mossy plants]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American women seated on mossy plants and rocks.
GLC09860.561
[Group photograph of Japanese-American women and children]
8 July 1923
One black-and-white group photograph of Japanese-American women and children dated July 8, 1923.
GLC09860.189
Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Henry Sweet, In the Recorders Court, Detroit Michigan, Before the Honorable Frank Murphy, April and May, 1926.
1927
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
One edition of "Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Ossian Sweet," dated 1927. Published by the NAACP. Item is printed transcription of Clarence Darrow defending Ossian Sweet in court.
GLC09640.121
Portrait photo of General J. B. Gordon [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up of J. B. Gordon looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Gen. J. B. Gordon, Ga." and "C.M. Bell Artist 459, 461, 463 & 465 Penn Avenue. Washington, D.C...
GLC05111.01.1341
Portrait photo of General Fitzhugh Lee CSA [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up portrait of General Fizthugh Lee. He is wearing a civilian suit, and is looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus, Sherman & McHugh, Successors. 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscription on...
GLC05111.01.1375
Under the recent act of Congress to reduce the currency, it is provided that….
March 14, 1864
Secretary of Treasury
stamp of record division
GLC06745.236
[Photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signing a document]
circa 1935
Harris & Ewing, fl. 1905-1977
One undated photograph of President Roosevelt. Image is of Roosevelt's right profile, while holding a pen in his right hand and eyeglasses in his left. He is poised to sign what appears to be a letter. His signature appears directly below the image...
GLC04675.06
[Sentence of court martial on Captain Eliphalet Thorp]
February 26, 1777
Wooster, David, 1711-1777
Thorp was tried for "abusing and plundering Margaret Weyman" and found not guilty of abuse but guilty of theft. The theft was made because Thorp had property stolen from him by Margaret's husband, who was "a vile Tory." Thorp was admonished....
GLC02499.19
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