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to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in Italian]

Mentions American Consul to Algiers, George Davis. Draft copy of GLC 2794.083. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.082

to Henry Knox

Discusses the state of affairs in England regarding American finances as well as other financial matters.

GLC02437.06954

America's Most Notable Gathering of Military Heroes-Left to Right, Jacques (Belgium), Diaz (Italy), Coolidge, Foch (France), Pershing, end, Beatty (England), at His Right

In this photograph many military hereos of WWI are gathered at the American Legion in 1921.

GLC09584.295

Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

The Late Dr. Edward Ruggles

Newspaper clipping of obituary of Dr. Edward Ruggles. Chambers signed as Secretary of the American Institute.

GLC06343.071

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 100 (April 27, 1864)]

The Particulars of the capture and burning of the American ship "Texas Star" by the "Alabama."

GLC05959.56.161

Refugee home, Camp Nelson, KY. [1864 ca.]

Image of a dirt street with small white homes lining both sides. The street goes uphill and many of the homes have fences around the front yard. All of the people in the photo are African-American. A group of six children stand in the middle of...

GLC05111.01.0213

to Thomas C. Pinckney

Writes to his brother after returning from Houston, where the Texas legislature was in session. Discusses the activities of the General Land Office and plans for surveying and opening lands. Also discusses the removal of several Native American...

GLC06623.20

[Press photograph of Martha Love, unionizer]

One press photograph of Martha Love, Vice President of Local 1055, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in Milwaukee dated March 7, 1986. Reverse side of photo contains newsclippings of profiles on Love. Details her work with...

GLC09846

to Charles James Folger

Written by Anthony as Corresponding Secretary on stationery of the American Equal Rights Association. Folger was a delegate to a convention to consider amendments to the the New York State Constitution. Inquires how she might present to the...

GLC04360.033

to [William Grier Maitland]

Reports on the condition of his regiment, camped near Young's Point. Relates that they will travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi 23 April 1863. States that on 21 April, his division attended a parade to welcome General [Lorenzo] Thomas, "here for the...

GLC03523.10.063

to unknown

Docketed with blue ink. Possibly to J. H. Barrett (refer to GLC03678.01). Discusses the Compromise of 1850 (the Pearce Act) in detail. Phelps offers his opinion on the act, which related to the extension of slavery in territories acquired by the...

GLC03678.02

to Henry Knox

References his letters of 27 June and 19 July that he sent to Henry. Has not received any letters from Henry since the one marked 6 April. States he has not met with any success in selling Henry's lands, not even a single serious offer. Says his...

GLC02437.05099

John Adams

One print of John Adams dated 1856. Engraved by R.E. Babson from a painting by Gilbert Stuart. With an inset entitled, "M. Talleyrand Receiving the American Envoys, 1719."

GLC08878.1073

Tunisia Wounded Tell of Nazi Girl Gunner

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Tunisia Wounded Tell of Nazi Girl Gunners." Pertains to female Nazi bombers being involved in a skirmish with American soldiers in Tunisia.

GLC09953.028

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One note from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer sent with a letter dated January 22, 1944. Written on American Red Cross stationery.

GLC09996.087.02

from Lyndon B. Johnson

One unaddressed letter sent from Lyndon B. Johnson following the death of President John F. Kennedy. Message printed is meant to reassure the unity of the American people.

GLC08878.1385

[Photograph of a woman]

One photograph of a woman circa 1920. The photograph features a woman in a field posing for the camera. She is wearing what looks like Native American garb but details are fuzzy.

GLC10047.02.380

[Photograph of a man and child]

One photograph of a man and child circa 1920. The photograph features a man holding the hands of an African American child helping him to stand. Behind them is the side of a train.

GLC10047.02.386

You Fight & Die But Can't Drink at 18, donation letter (Decimilized .01-.02)

A pin and accompanying letter about why it was donated. The pin is protesting the legal drinking age and the letter mentions Inside the Vault a program by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

GLC10139

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Moses Dickson is writing to Senator Bruce for his opinion on what needs to be done to keep African American support for the Republican Party. He mentions that those African Americans that are in office in 1877 have become less effective and he wishes...

GLC09400.068

Russell's gazette commercial and political [Vol. IV, no. 41 (July 26, 1798)]

Prints a lot of news pertaining to the Quasi French War. Contains an excerpt from a speech by Theodore Dwight analyzing Thomas Jefferson's Spring 1797 "Mazzei" letter as "a perfect compendium of the French, and anti-federal policy, as exhibited in...

GLC04468.02