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[Statue of Booker T. Washington]

One undated black and white photograph of a statue of Booker T. Washington. This monument is known as "Lifting the Veil of Ignorance."

GLC09645.090

Engraving of George G. Meade

Photograph by F. Gutekunst. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1866 by Rice Rutter & Co., in the clerks office of the District Court of the United States in the eastern district of Pennsylvania."

GLC02455.27

[Photograph of "Curly Bird" plane]

A photograph of plane "Curly Bird" with a portrait of a bird in uniform smoking a cigar. The number of missions flown by the plane are represented by a cut off section of painted bombs.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps...

GLC09620.298

re: appointment of Daniel Leonard

[Title continued] of Taunton (Bristol County) as attorney for John White of Falmouth (Cumberland County). Signed by Paine as Justice of the Peace.

GLC00184.37

[Certified list of enlisted men]

A list of the names of the men enlisted from the town of Dennis. Signed by Baxter, Small, and Howes as the town selectmen.

GLC02175.06

[Photograph of "Night Mission" plane]

A photograph of plane "Night Mission" with a portrait of a semi-nude woman sitting in front of the moon.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.302

[List of items and costs.]

List of certain items with their respective costs. It is partially ripped, but includes a request for a paint brush, seed, and an unspecified amount of some sort of oil. The total cost of the items is $5.19.

GLC08914.036

[Photo of Pauline "Pat" Addison]

One photograph of Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated August 20, 1937. Portrait of Pat looking to the left of the camera. On the rear of the photo is the text "To my friend - Pat"

GLC09576.128.03

[Photograph of home front entrance]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the front entrance of a home. Light reflects from the car onto the outdoor sidings of the building.

GLC09645.037

[Photograph of Japanese-American children]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American children. Image is of a girl holding a smaller girl. Along side of them is a large fish.

GLC09860.121

[Wide-awake election of 1860 campaign ribbon]

Republican campaign ribbon supporting Abraham Lincoln for President printed with "Wide Awake," and a large eye. Printed on white silk. Thousands of young men turned out in "Wide Awake" torchlight parades in support of Lincoln. The Wide Awakes are...

GLC05865

Receipt re: payment of debt

Williams acknowledges receipt of the balance of 8 shillings from Livingston.

GLC03107.00697

[Approval of request for leave]

Hooker endorses an autograph letter signed on verso from Captain Samuel B. Sherer, of Company K, 15th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, to William H. Perkins, Assistant Adjutant General for the 11th and 12th Corps. Sherer applies for twenty five day...

GLC01911

[Commission of James R. Kelly]

Commission to "Captain of the Union Rifles" for a term of six years. Signed by Governor Oliver S. Morton on April 22, 1861. Also signed by Indiana Secretary of State William A. Peele and countersigned by Lew Wallace, the Adjutant General of the...

GLC04197.37

to the Lieutenant of Mason

Written by Scott as a delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates and Brigadier General in Kentucky militia (he was breveted a major general at the end of the Revolution). Writes to the Lieutenant of militia at Mason, Kentucky saying that Major...

GLC02498.12

[Photograph of "Ruff Knights" plane]

A photograph of plane "Ruff Knights" with a portrait of a woman's skirt flying up, a dog, and a man staring. The number of missions flown by the plane are represented by a partially cut off section of painted bombs.

A post-it note included with the...

GLC09620.303

A Chart of Boston Harbour, 1781

Possibly a later impression of Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 3, who notes that it comes principally from the survey of George Callendar, 1769.

GLC03103.04

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman. Image is of the woman holding her coat, posed in front of a large fir tree.

GLC09860.116

The Emotions of Mrs.King

One Associated Press wirephoto comprised of two photos of Coretta Scott King at a memorial gathering for her husband in Memphis, Tennessee. On the left is a photo of Coretta Scott King laughing, and on the right is a picture of her crying.

GLC09739.40

Engraving of Richard Henry Lee

One undated engraving of Richard Henry Lee. Bust portrait of Lee.

GLC08878.0371

Engraving of Richard Henry Lee

One undated engraving of Richard Henry Lee. Bust portrait of Lee.

GLC08878.0372

Engraving of Robert R. Livingston

One undated engraving of Robert R. Livingston. Seated portrait of Livingston.

GLC08878.0376

Engraving of John A. Logan

One undated engraving of John A. Logan. Bust portrait of Logan.

GLC08878.0380

Engraving of John A. Logan

One undated engraving of John A. Logan. Bust portrait of Logan.

GLC08878.0382

Engraving of George B. McClellan

One undated engraving of George B. McClellan. Bust portrait of McClellan.

GLC08878.0389

Engraving of Friedrich Wilhelm III

One undated engraving of Friedrich Wilhelm III. Bust portrait of Wilhelm.

GLC08878.0273

Engraving of John T. Irving

One undated engraving of John T. Irving. Bust portrait of Irving.

GLC08878.0283

Engraving of William Gibbs McAdoo

One undated engraving of William Gibbs McAdoo. Bust portrait of McAdoo.

GLC08878.0288

Engraving of George Washington McCrary

One undated engraving of George Washington McCrary. Bust portrait of McCrary.

GLC08878.0290

Engraving of Charles Evans Hughes

One undated engraving of Charles Evans Hughes. Bust portrait of Hughes.

GLC08878.0312

Engraving of John Jay III

One undated engraving of John Jay III. Bust portrait of Jay.

GLC08878.0331

Engraving of John Paul Jones

One undated engraving of John Paul Jones. Bust portrait of Jones.

GLC08878.0342

Trial for destruction of property

Accuses Dirck Wesells ten Brook and Anthony van Shaik of the destruction of property and orders the case brought before Robert Livingston, Justice of the Peace.

GLC03107.01030

[Portrait of photographer David Knox]

Vignette bust portrait of photographer David Knox. At the start of the American Civil War, Knox worked as an assistant to photographer Mathew Brady. He later began work for photographer Alexander Gardner, under whose direction he shot various...

GLC05111.01.0471

Recollection of a trip to America

Album of 67 photographs of the West, including San Francisco, Native Americans, Yosemite and Sequoia forests, Mormons, Salt Lake City (Mormon Tabernacle under construction), Brigham Young portrait, Colorado, and parts of Western Canada. There are...

GLC03030

Authorization for transfer of funds

Authorizes the transfer "from the Appropriation for the Pay of Subsistence of the Marine Corps to the Appropriation for Clothing the Marine Corps, The sum of Ten Thousand Dollars." Permitted by virtue of the May 1, 1820 "Act further to amend the...

GLC00496.072

[Receipt for payment of wages]

Receipt to Committee of War in Rhode Island requests payment of Darius Priest's wages of three pounds New York currency to be delievered to Cornelius Culnon. Also says to 'deduct the same out of the Wages first due to me as a Soldier." Priest was a...

GLC01450.190.09

[Photo of Pauline "Pat" Addison]

One photograph of Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated August 20, 1937. Portrait of Pat looking to the right of the camera. On the rear of the photo is the text "If you can't tell it - This, too, is Pat"

GLC09576.128.02

Receipt of money for provisions

Sharpe acknowledges receipt of a sum of money from Livingston to pay for the provisions of three men during the Revolution from 13 August 1689 to 8 March 1690.

GLC03107.00387

[Needle Rocks Garden of the]

The legible part of the title reads [Needle Rocks Garden of the], attributed to number 970. A photo of a tall rock next to a worn road. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.12

[Photograph of Japanese-American sisters]

One black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American sisters dated March 25, 1934. Image is of the two girls wearing matching outfits posed in front of a tree.

GLC09860.138

The Rally Cry of Freedom

Published by James Magee at 316 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Tune based on "Battle Cry of Freedom." Printed in blue and red. Image of pillars and an arch. Two soldiers guard the pillars. Underneath the space of the arch there is a scene of a...

GLC08437

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

John Kip signed for receipt of payment on behalf of Mr. Marston.

GLC03107.02897

[Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

GLC07713.02.03

[Photograph of a building from a distance]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a view of a building from a distance.

GLC09860.077

Engraving of Robert R. Livingston

One engraving of Robert R. Livingston dated 1862. Standing portrait of Livingston

GLC08878.0377

Engraving of Robert R. Livingston

One undated engraving of Robert R. Livingston. Seated bust portrait of Livingston.

GLC08878.0378

Engraving of John A. Logan

One undated engraving of John A. Logan. Seated bust portrait of Logan.

GLC08878.0379

Engraving of George B. McClellan

One engraving of George B. McClellan dated 1861. Standing portrait of McClellan.

GLC08878.0387

[Photograph of an unidentified structure]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a structure in a body of water.

GLC09860.348

[Photograph of a structure by a fountain]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a structure in front of a fountain.

GLC09860.403

Majority Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

GLC06745.180

Minority Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

GLC06745.181

[Dixie printed on back of a sheet checks]

A new version of Dixie printed on the back of a sheet of checks from the Bank of Virginia. Contains 9 stanzas. Some very virulent anti-Lincoln lines, including "Old Abe is good at stealing niggers." Note on upper right in pencil says "Printed at...

GLC05987.27

[Cutout of a shield with illustrations]

One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.

GLC07713.02.06

[Portrait of the First Family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the Kennedy First Family. Image consists of the Kennedy family; Jacqueline, John, Caroline, and John Jr., at the entrance of a house.

GLC09805.10

[Portrait of the First Family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the Kennedy First Family. Image consists of the Kennedy family; Jacqueline, John, Caroline, and John Jr., at the entrance of a house.

GLC09805.11

[Portrait of the First Family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the Kennedy First Family. Image consists of the Kennedy family; Jacqueline, John, Caroline, and John Jr., at the entrance of a house.

GLC09805.12

[Portrait of the First Family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the Kennedy First Family. Image consists of the Kennedy family; Jacqueline, John, Caroline, and John Jr., at the entrance of a house.

GLC09805.13

[Portrait of the First Family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the Kennedy First Family. Image consists of the Kennedy family; Jacqueline, John, Caroline, and John Jr., at the entrance of a house.

GLC09805.14

[Portrait of the First Family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the Kennedy First Family. Image consists of the Kennedy family; Jacqueline, John, Caroline, and John Jr., at the entrance of a house.

GLC09805.15

[Engsign's commission of Stephen Day]

Cosigned by Secretary George Wyllys. Partially printed certificate signed by Connecticut's Colonial Governor and Captain-General Jonathan Trumbull appointing Stephen Day ensign to the 22nd Regiment of Connecticut. He is given command of a company of...

GLC01412.64.05

[History of the Ninth Division]

Consists of an undated typed note addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Howard stating that he is returning the history of the Ninth Division. Included with the note are two typewritten copies of the history of the Ninth Division. The documents are dated...

GLC09662.628

[Seated portrait of Thomas Edison]

Seated portrait of Edison in one of his characteristic poses. His left arm rests on the arm of the chair, while his right is propped on a nearby table, with his hand pressed against his temple. Ink inscription on mount reads, "To my friend Simpkin...

GLC07616.04

Orders for leave of absence

Captain John Buyers is granted a leave of absence to attend to urgent private business. A second note states that due to lack of transportation on the date of 27 February, 1863, the leave of absence will take into affect on March 4, 1863. The...

GLC02016.125

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...

GLC02199.07

The second year of the war

Written by Pollard, the editor of the "Richmond Examiner," which supported the Confederacy but was hostile to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. First edition copy printed by Charles B. Richardson in New York at 596 Broadway. This book, along...

GLC00267.309

[Territory of Hawaii seal patch]

A military patch with the seal of the territory of Hawaii embroidered on cloth.

GLC09620.407

[Group of people at a dance]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of men and women a dance.

GLC09645.031

[Photograph of a car by a shed]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a side view of a car by a shed.

GLC09860.586

[Control of the Mississippi River]

Discusses the effects of foreign use and British possession of the Mississippi River. Appears to be related to, and possibly part of, GLC02437.08216 and GLC02437.08217.

GLC02437.08202

[Resolves of the General Court]

Resolve to grant settlers in a town more time to pay for the sale of the eastern lands. Noted as written in the House of Representatives, most likely that of Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06440

Order of march to Trenton

Orders for surprise attack on British forces at Trenton. On Christmas morning Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware, and prepared for a surprise attack on Trenton. These orders lay out the various roles of the different sections of...

GLC02437.00495

[Photograph of a city in California]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a view of a city in California from a distance.

GLC09860.075

[Group photograph of airplane mechanics]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of mechanics working on an aircraft.

GLC09645.081

to the Secretary of War

Inspector General of the army close accounts near the end of the Quasi War.

GLC08343

[Photograph of Japanese-American children]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of Japanese-American children on a hill.

GLC09860.624

[Photograph of Japanese-American family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American family posed outside of a home.

GLC09860.103

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman in front of a house.

GLC09860.535

[Photograph of Japanese-American men]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American men in front of a house.

GLC09860.598

Engraving of Admiral Earl Howe

One engraving of Earl Richard Howe dated September 1, 1835. Standing portrait of Howe.

GLC08878.0280

Engraving of John Paul Jones

One engraving of John Paul Jones dated 1792. A bust portrait of John Paul Jones.

GLC08878.0345

[Photograph of a Japanese-American girls]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American girls holding a basket of flowers.

GLC09860.449

Examination of an Onondaga Indian

The Onondaga Indian relates news he heard from a Seneca that a company of Indians were discussing plans to attack the 5 Nations. He also states that 2 nations of Indians from Maryland have all been killed by a pestilential disease. P.2 contains an...

GLC03107.02091

to Virginia Committee of Correspondence

Countersigned by Thomas McKean and John McKinley. Read, McKean, and McKinley were members of the Delaware Committee of Correspondence. Discusses the Boston Port Bill, nonimportation, and the formation of a continental congress.

GLC03718

[Signed photograph of Richard Nixon]

One signed photograph of Richard Nixon date 1971. Shows Nixon sitting at a table, glasses in hand, and an out of focus photo of David and Nancy Eisenhower over his right shoulder.

GLC00162.28

[Photograph of "Miss Sherry" plane]

A photograph of plane "Miss Sherry" with a portrait of a semi-nude woman.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.301

[Account of Lands at Thomaston]

On one side of the document is a partially printed, partial land sale deed from Knox to Lewis Pitcher. On the other side is an list of sales of lands at Thomaston.

GLC02437.07371

[Letters and photographs of the Van Valkenburgh family of New York] [decimalized .01-.37]

Correspondence from the Van Valkenburgh family, who lived mostly in upstate New York. Of the five brothers in the family, three joined the Union cause and another joined the Confederates. One member of the family, Frank, became a lawyer in Wisconsin...

GLC00686

[Draft message to the Army of Northern Virginia prior to the Battle of Spotsylvania].

First draft of an address to the troops of the Army of Northern Virginia, written on the verso of (a clerical) telegram to Lee from General John D. Imboden at Sharpsburg. In an effort to rally morale, Lee recounts recent Confederate victories...

GLC04429

The impeachment of Andrew Johnson

"Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors." (3 volume set) The set is fragile and has been banged up. Volume 3 p...

GLC06950

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman. Background of image is a bay.

GLC09860.126

[Photograph of Japanese-American girl]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American girl in front of a store window

GLC09860.155

[Photograph of Japanese-American girls]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American girls in front of a large hedge.

GLC09860.387

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman standing in front of a home.

GLC09860.415

[Photograph of "Texas Kate" plane]

A photograph of plane "Texas Kate" with a portrait of a cowgirl holding two pistols.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.309

[Photograph of "Miss Travel" plane]

A photograph of plane "Miss Travel" with a portrait of a woman sitting on a suitcase.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.312

to the Board of Treasury

Marked "copy." Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City during this period. Writes that his past agitations on behalf of payment for troops should convince them of his interest in providing for the public good. Believes that "the...

GLC02437.03342

to the Sheriff of Chatham

A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co by William Thompson. The amount to be raised...

JB00028

to the Sheriff of Chatham

A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co. by William Thompson. The amount to be...

GLC09791.44