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[Photograph of church steeple]
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
One undated black-and-white photograph of a church steeple near Tuskegee Army Air Field.
GLC09645.056
Photograph of Sylvia Weiner
2002
A photo of Sylvia taken around 2002. She is standing outside by the bird feeder.
GLC09414.1651
List of quartermaster's stores
January 17, 1866
Cadwalader, George, 1806-1879
Partially printed document including a list of stores received by George Cadwallder from Heber Painter.
GLC02016.165
[Investigation and dismissal of the complaint of Nathaniel Weare against William Towle for the robbery of wheat]
07 April 1783
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795
In his role as a Justice of the Peace of New Hampshire, Barlett signed the document six times. Also signed by Deputy Sheriff of the county of Rockingham Solomon Wheeler and Justice of the Peace John Dudley. Bartlett was a signer of the Declaration...
GLC00450
View of Puerto Rico
1671
Montanus, fl. 1670-1671
An engraving entitled "Porto Rico" dated circa 1670. This engraving features a view of the port of Puerto Rico. The image contains twelve ships, some with people on them and a fort and buildings in the background. Originally published in an atlas by...
GLC09788
[Receipt of ordnance stores]
1 January 1864
Cochran, Alexander, fl. 1820-1864
Partially printed receipt for ordnance issued to Lieutenant Adolphus B. Frame from Captain Alex Cochran of the 116th Ohio Infantry Regiment. Among the items listed are 46 Springfield rifle muskets. Received at Sleepy Creek, West Virginia. Envelope...
GLC03619.02.10
Account of Henry Cuyler
1738/10/06
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Cuyler purchased a large variety of goods from Livingston, including molasses, shott, linen, calico, and tea.
GLC03107.02507
Account of Robert Livingston
September 1, 1726
Grant, Thomas, fl. 1719-1726
Thomas Grant's son, Ebenezer Grant, signed for the receipt of the account. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01726
1719/08/06
Dugelale, William, fl. 1719
Livingston purchased nails on 12 June 1719. Dugedale acknowledges receipt of payment on 6 August 1719.
GLC03107.01306
Account of John Livingston
1723/05/20
Johnston, John, fl. 1723
Account of financial matters from 15 June 1708 to 22 October 1709. Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.00800
Account of John Dean
1745/05-11
Clarke, John, fl. 1743-1746
John Dean signed with his mark for receipt of account on p.2. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02713
Engraving of William Wilberforce
1814
Blood, T., fl. 1814
One portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russell R.A. dated 1814.
GLC09791.07
[Portrait of Rosa Parks]
One undated color candid photograph of Rosa Parks with carnation brooch pinned to her blouse.
GLC09778.03
[Portrait of military serviceman]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.
GLC09645.042
[Photograph of a bunk room]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a bunk room at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.
GLC09645.064
Ambrotype of Tillotson family
[1862]
Ambrotype of Mrs. Tillotson, Leon, Georgina (age 6) and Lucy (age 3) in a wooden case.
GLC04558.207
[Engraving of Patrick Henry]
1763-1783
Wellmore, Edward, fl. 1834-1867
Engraving of Patrick Henry by Edward Wellmore, based on the painting by James Barton Longacre.
GLC08973.02
[List of mathmatical calculations]
1777
Ely, John, 1737-1800
Document contains a number of mathematical calculations and the words "Adam Shapley" and signed "Colo. Elys".
GLC01450.143.02
[Photograph of Cephas Brainerd]
circa 1880-1890
Portrait photograph of Cephas Brainerd as a middle aged man wearing a suit. Mounted on backing board.
GLC04471.10
[Photograph of pebbled shore]
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
One undated black-and-white photograph of a pebbled shore. A building is pictured in the distance.
GLC09860.591
[Photograph of Japanese Americans]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans; two men and women, sitting outside.
GLC09860.265
[Photograph of snowplowed road]
One undated black-and-white photograph of snowplowed road. Cars are photographed in the distance.
GLC09860.343
[Portrait of Major Sidell]
circa 1861-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
A salt print of a photographic portrait of a man identified as Maj. Sidell. Heavily touched-up by Brady studio artists. Posibly an original painting and not a photograph. Research brings up a William Henry Sidell, born 1810 in New York, NY. Sidell...
GLC05111.01.0054
[Resolution of Massachusetts Legislature]
19 June 1788
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Signed approved by Hancock. Also signed by Theodore Sedgwick, Speaker of the House, and Samuel Phillips, President. Certified as a true copy by John Avery as Secretary. Concerns levying taxes on the polls and estates in Worcester County...
GLC04432
[Petition of Joane Wooledge].
March 17, 1679
Carteret, Philip, fl. 1680
Also signed by Francis Williamson and one other person. Joane Wooledge petitions to be given her cousin, Robert Hoskins's estate, since he has no will or heir. Further, she asks that Captain Henry Greenland and James Boller be appointed her...
GLC02468.09
Account of James Baker
[1760]/11/03
Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account...
GLC03107.02988
[Commission of Gideon Stebbins]
February 14, 1776
Countersigned by Charles Thomson. Partially printed appointment of Gideon Stebbins to Second Lieutenant in the Army of the United States Colonies. Accompanied by two signed payrolls for militia commanded by Stebbins during Shays' rebellion. The...
GLC01412.10.01
Side view of cannon
The image shows the side of a cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1140."
GLC05111.01.1169
1684/08/13
Benbrigg, Joseph, fl. 1684
Account of items Livingston purchased from Benbrigg and the amount that Livingston owes for these items.
GLC03107.00117
1726/06/21
Bradford, William, 1663-1752
William Bradford's wife, Sytje Bradford, acknowledged receipt of payment for the account on her husband's behalf.
GLC03107.01646
List of various goods
1711/11/14
List of various items, including shifts, sheets, and other personal goods, preceeded by a title in Dutch.
GLC03107.00891
to Gov. of Delaware
February 11, 1779
Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797
It is a letter of complaint from Francis Wade. Letter cosigned by Gouverneur Morris and William Whipple.
GLC00184.25
[Portrait of Samuel Houston]
1875
Portrait of Samuel Houston. Included with GLC01119.01. Date drawn from handwritten note in pencil.
GLC01119.02
[Photograph of water fountain]
May 1967
Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970
One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image of a water fountain in a park.
GLC09650.275
Engraving of Dolley Madison
circa 1830-1880
Prud'homme, John Francis Eugene, 1800-1892
Hand colored portrait engraving of a middle-age Dolley Madison, drawn by J. Herring after J. Wood.
GLC02231.02
Monthly lists of costs
1 July 1783
Includes amounts for the months of February through August. Date added at a later date in pencil.
GLC02437.02215
[Sketch of a small town]
1828 circa
Croker, Thomas Crofton, 1798-1854
Watercolor drawing of a small town, most likely in Ireland or England. Croker was a famous Irish folklorist.
GLC02542.32.27
2 October 1865
Hested, Joseph, fl. 1865
Partially printed document. includes a list of quartermaster's stores received from Lieutenant Heber Painter by Joseph Hested.
GLC02016.163
[Photograph of a salt mine]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a salt mine. Image has been taken from the water.
GLC09860.190
[Photograph of a corner restaurant]
One undated black-and-white photograph of building. A sign that reads "Chop Suey," on the corner.
GLC09860.355
Poems of the War
1864
Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890
Written by Philadelphia poet, playwright and diplomat George Henry Boker. First edition copy signed by one of Lincoln's secretaries John G. Nicolay as "Jno G. Nicolay / Sept 19th 1864." Published by Ticknor and Fields. Contains 37 poems, including 4...
GLC00530
The Injustice of Poll Taxes
1870 ca.
Farrow, Henry P., fl. 1870
GLC07434
Laws of Northwest Territory
1 August 1792
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Sargent also signed the names of John Cleves Symmes and Rufus Putnam, as judges of the North West Territory. Details three acts establishing laws for the territory. The first act concerns granting licenses to merchants, traders, and tavern keepers...
GLC06050
[Itemized lists of furniture]
July 15, 1878
Itemized list of furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "One arm chair. Parlour," "1/2 Doz Walnut chairs," "Large Bed," and "Glass Bowl." Overall, all seventeen items are tabulated to fetch $56.50. In a separate...
GLC01896.100
Diary of John Moore
16 May 1851 - 27 July 1851
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Excerpt: Diary entries 12 June 1852: "The Tower has been so often described that it is unnecessary to enter into any description of it. There is no place in the world, perhaps where one can see so many specimens of all the varieties of arms that...
GLC04192.06
1695/11
Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695
Account sheet of moneys loaned to Livingston by Harwood, offset by merchandise sent to Harwood by Livingston.
GLC03107.00317
1719/04/15
Aston, George, fl. 1718-1722
Below the account is an ANS by Aston indicating receipt of payment, 15 April 1719, New York.
GLC03107.01223
1701/10/12
Hollebord, Stephen, fl. 1701
Account of expenditures for a voyage on the Sloop Mary. Hollebord acknowledges payment on p.2. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00644
1709/08/19
Abeel, John, 1667-1711
List of general supplies, such as food and paper, purchased from 24 May 1708 to 8 August 1709.
GLC03107.00799
1713/06/02
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Account of Robert Livingston with his son, Philip, from March 1712 to 2 June 1713. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00910
Interior of Fort Sumter
1861-1865 ca.
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Interior of Fort Sumpter, S. C., looking south, showing Officers' Quarters."
GLC05137.083
Engraving of Hannah More
1831
Finden, William, 1787-1852
An engraving of Hannah More based on the painting by H.W. Pickersgill. More is seated holding glasses.
GLC09791.10
[Postcard of Latimer Lighthouse)
1877-1900
Postcard of the Latimer Lighthouse in Stonington, Connecticut. There are no dates and messages written on it.
GLC02150.47
Standing portrait of Grant.
Standing portrait of Grant. With printed signature. Printed by B.B. Russell, Boston. Engraved by J. C. Buttre.
GLC04360.100
[Photograph of a boat arriving]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a boat arriving at a dock. People aboard the boat throw streamers.
GLC09860.396
[Deed of land indenture]
23 May 1692
White, Daniel, fl. 1692
Sale of land in Hadley, Massachusetts. The agreement being made between the Whites, Daniel and his wife Sarah, and Thomas Meakins's executor Samuel Partrigg, Justice of the Peace. Witnessed by Stephen Belding, Samuel Hornblom, and John [illegible]...
GLC02542.03
Account of Richard Pretty
1680/11/11
Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 1643-1700
P.1 records the sum of money owed by Richard Pretty, and is signed by S[tephen] van Cortlandt and [Stephen] DeLancey. P. 2 contains a letter signed by van Cortlandt and DeLancey stating that Robert Livingston is to act as authorized agent to collect...
GLC03107.00029
The battle of Fort Sumter and first victory of the Southern troops
1861
Details the bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter. Though no author is listed, the accounts are "compiled chiefly from the detailed reports of the Charleston Press." South Carolina state flag, and one of the state mottoes, "Animis Opibusque...
GLC04090
[Appointment of Eleazor D. Wood to major in the corps of engineers]
2 August 1813
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Madison signed as President and countersigned by John Armstrong as Secretary of War. The commission was a brevet for Battle of Lundy's lane near Niagara Falls.
GLC01043.07
Execution of a Deserter [stereocard]
Black soldiers appear in the image. Inscription on verso: "War Views. Execution of a Deserter, Alexandria, Va. No. 4014."
GLC05111.01.0828
1688/04/16
Invoice of goods shipped by Harwood in London to Livingston in Albany. Signed in document. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00154
1699/06/09
Broadhurst, Jonathan, fl. 1698-1702
18 bottles of wine, and other assorted purchases made from 2 September 1698 to 9 June 1699. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00444
[Photograph of mess hall]
One undated black and white photograph of men eating in the mess hall near Tuskegee Army Air Field.
GLC09645.098
[Geneology of Dewey Family]
1852-1902
Written on the back of a printed Report from the War Department dated 25 June from Buffalo, New York.
GLC02161.189
[Receipt of military supplies]
10 May 1860
Majors, Alexander, 1814-1900
Majors, notable Western pioneer and originator of the Pony Express, confirms receipt of sugar and molasses. States that the supplies were delivered to him on order from Major General Stewart Van Vliet, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Fort...
GLC06342
Assurance of items shipped
1698/05/26
Hackshaw, B., fl. 1697-1698
Assurance of goods shipped on Livingston's account from New York to London. Date on docket is 12 September 1698.
GLC03107.00436
[Engraving of James Monroe]
1818/11/26
Portrait engraving of James Monroe, shown from chest up. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.
GLC04823.03
[Photograph of Leatrice Joy]
1894-1985
Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985
A photograph of Leatrice Joy. On the photograph written in pen is the message: "To Dick Gratefully Yours Leatrice Joy."
GLC05508.152.02.01
Copy of the patent
March 21, 1768-1773
Contains a list of items and transactions related to the Waldo patent. Mentions Thomas Flucker, and Samuel and Sarah Waldo.
GLC02437.09049
[Engraving of George McClellan]
1862
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
Engraving of General George McClellan, shown in camp writting a note, "likeness from a recent Photograph." Printed by "Johnson, Fry & Co."
GLC07102.02
[Photograph of beach area]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a small beach near telephone line. Pictured in the distance are residential buildings.
GLC09860.440
[Photograph of Japanese garden]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese garden. Pictured is a bonsai tree planted on a rock surrounded by water.
GLC09860.496
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Practice of Forestry Important Issue in National Development]
21 September 1909
United States. Department of Agriculture.
Because the forest is one of the chief support of civilization, supplying wood and controlling water, it is vital to protect through wise use and protection.
GLC00687.182.01
Report on the United States and Mexican boundary survey made under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior
1857-1859
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Report commissioned by Robert McClelland, Secretary of Interior; survey conducted by Emory. Includes detailed information on the boundary region between the United States and Mexico. Includes data, illustrations, and plates of the region's...
GLC00423
[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment]
27 September 1853
Seymour, Thomas H. (Thomas Hart), 1807-1868
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment signed by Thomas H. Seymour as governor of Conneticut and John P.C. Mather as Conneticut Secretary of State. Includes printed Conneticut seal...
GLC02744.388
Blood, T. (fl. 1814)
A portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russel R.A.. The engraving is mounted in a matte for framing.
GLC09791.0013
Certificate of account settlement
19 July 1783
Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796
Certifies that Mr. John Banks, Conductor of Military Stores, has settled his public accounts and delivered his books and vouchers.
GLC02437.02305
1695/07/23
Russell, Michael, fl. 1695
Livingston purchased 16 3/4 yards of material. Docket indicates that Livingston received this statement on 13 August 1695 in London.
GLC03107.00289
1695/01/16
Cutts, John, fl. 1695
Livingston purchased a "Black quilted peticoat & Waitcoat" from Cutts. An additional £6 were paid for alterations and the addition of fringe.
GLC03107.00330
1719/04/20
Account of various tools that Grant sold to Livingston on 10 April 1719. Account was cleared on 20 April 1719.
GLC03107.01263
[Photograph of children running]
October 1967
One black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher dated October 1967. Image is of children running down the street.
GLC09650.262
10 May 2002
A photograph taken at the ceremony when Sylvia Wiener is made senior citizen of the year. Sylvia is sitting with Jenny
GLC09414.1664
[Photograph of Billy Sunday].
26 April 1934
Sunday, Billy, 1862-1935
Handwritten commentary on veracity of Christ's miracles. Signed "W.A. Sunday. Psalm 34." Accompanies letter to Karl (GLC05508.242.01).
GLC05508.242.02
Ordinances and decrees of the consultation, Provisional Government of Texas
1838
Texas Republic
Published by Niles & Co. Includes negotiations with the Cherokee and Comanche Indians. References: Eberstadt 162:195, Gilcrease p. 362; Howes T133; Raines p. 229 and Streeter 246.
GLC04258
Collection of British Acts of Parliament re: American issues [decimalized]
1729 - 1814
Great Britain. Acts.
GLC03562
Vignette bust portrait of John Albion Andrew, Gov. of Mass.
J.W., Black, & Co. (photographer), ?
Probably post-war. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Gov. John A. Andrew." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W. Black & Co. Photographic Artists. 333 Washington Street Boston."
GLC05111.02.0134
Full standing view of the Secretary of the Treasury's wife
1861 ca.
Graphite inscription on verso "Miss Kate Chase." Photographers imprint on verso:" Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York, from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled orange two-cent tax stamp on verso...
GLC05111.02.0084
Carte de visite bust portrait of Lincoln's Secretary of State
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
Graphite inscription on verso "Seward," "Seward, William." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner, Photographer, 511 Seventh street and 332 Penna. Avenue. Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington, D.C."
GLC05111.02.0093
Carte de visite bust view of Lincoln's Secretary of State
Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "Wm Seward." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."
GLC05111.02.0096
The Constitutions of the several independent states of America [...]
1781
Morris, Roger, fl. 1781
Roger Morris's copy, signed on t.p. Bound in contemporary calf. Howes C716, Evans 17390, Sabin 16086. First edition limited to 200 copies.
GLC00912
Signers of the Constitution: collection of documents [decimalized .01-.05]
1781-1797
GLC00297
Return of Clothing Wanting for the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery
11 October 1783
Knowles, Charles, ?-1796
Lists men by name and items by type with amounts. Countersigned by Henry Burbeck.
GLC02437.02637
[Return of names of non commissioned officers and privates discharged]
27 October 1783
Stafford, John R., ?-1812
Lists men by name and rank.
GLC02437.02713
Proceedings of the Virginia Assembly... re: division of power, constitution
1800
Also concerning constitutional rights and the Alien and Sedition Acts. Evans 38460
GLC02446
Address of Robert Livingston to Governor re: repayment of debt
1693/04/15
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Address to Governor Fletcher in which Livingston requests that he be reimbursed the £2140 he loaned the colony.
GLC03107.00233
Bill of exchange for payment fo Samuel Baker of London
1722/11/03
Burnet, William, 1688-1729
Having just received payment from Robert Livingston, Burnet orders payment to be made to Samuel Baker, and charged to his own account.
GLC03107.01484
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acceptance of offers of relief
1782/03/24
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
Robert Cambridge thanks his father for offering him assistance during this difficult time when he has neither an income nor any prospect for establishing a business. He accepts his father's offer for relief, and states his plan to move himself and...
GLC03107.03425
Settlement of accounts of John Gardner, Thomas Munson, & Elias Smith
1786/03/09
GLC03107.03616
Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: servants
[1790]
Bourdman, Daniel, fl. 1790
GLC03107.03739
Account of the estate of the late Robert Livingston, Jr.
1790/11/30
J. Grier, Brooks, & Co., fl. 1790
Items on the account include linen and buttons.
GLC03107.03695
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