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[Photograph of a Japanese-Americans]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans in a backyard.

GLC09860.518

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans in a backyard]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans in a backyard.

GLC09860.362

Negro Race

One engraving entitled "Negro Race" published by Wm S. Orr & Co dated 1851. Engraving features four Africans, two as portraits and two as profiles. In the center of the portraits there is a skull in profile. Each image is labeled with a number...

GLC09791.03

The prosperity of the south dependent upon the elevation of the Negro.

First edition inscribed, but not signed, by "the author" on free front endpaper. Inscription dated January 7, 1894. Published by Everett Waddey, Richmond, Virginia.

GLC08410

[Orders regarding the 100th United States Colored Infantry's observance of Abraham Lincoln's funeral]

The first part of this document relates official orders issued by Thomas S. Sexton, Acting Assistant Adjutant General, based on the orders of Colonel Charles R. Thompson. Provides guidelines regarding activity during Lincoln's funeral, including the...

GLC04219.02

[William Burns's declaration regarding the Muscongus settlement]

Burns discusses his settlement on Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent (also known as the Waldo or Linconshire Patent, land in present-day Maine). Discusses improvements Burns made to a stone house, and mentions his black cattle. Burns was given command...

GLC02437.10410

to Edwin McMasters Stanton

On a small card, President Lincoln requests that Stanton, Secretary of War, "see Mr. Dole & others, about the first colored regiment. Please do the best for them you can." Location inferred from outside sources.

GLC00602

Mounting guard in Fort Wagner

The image shows a mounting guard inside Fort Wagner, South Carolina. Black soldiers appear to be occupying the fort, with various other figures standing on a ridge in the distance. Numeric notations on recto: "3491" and "41." Inscription on verso: "...

GLC05111.01.1032

Black soldiers manning a cannon

The image shows a group of 5 black soldiers manning a cannon along a river. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "51."

GLC05111.01.1042

Cartes de visite of officers (mostly white) of 59th US Colored Infantry

After June 1863, when the regiment was organized in LaGrange, Tenn. The photographs were originally in a photo album. The 59th was originally called the 1st US Tennessee Vols. (African Descent) and 1st West Tenn. Inf. Regt (African Descent). Some...

GLC03565

to Frank M. Etting

Brevet Brigadier General Eaton, paymaster, writes to Colonel Etting, Chief Paymaster in Baltimore, Maryland. Discusses the question of bounty due to loyal owners of slaves. Marked "Confidential" at top. Written on War Department, Paymaster General...

GLC05031

Sleigh-ride at Port Hudson, La. Friday Jan. 8, 1864

A print of a photograph taken on January 8th, 1864, in Port Hudson, LA. Colonel Cyrus Hamlin [later made Brig. Gen]--son of Vice President Hannibal Hamlin--sits in the small one-horse sleigh at left. Behind him are officers of the 80th U.S. Colored...

GLC05111.01.0015

to Edward Davis Townsend

Major General Meade requests information regarding "the organization of the Division of Colored troops formerly belonging to the 28th Corps" from Townsend, the Assistant Adjutant General. Inquires regarding the status of the command of Brigadier...

GLC03946

Ordnance Wharf, City Point, Va [single cannon with black guard]

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "A 12 pound brass Cannon, Ordnance Wharf, City Point, Va." Black soldier stands guard near a solitary artillery piece.

GLC05137.171

Recruitment flyer by Supervisory Committee on Enlistments for Colored Regts.

Printed letter addressed to "Men of Color"

GLC07017

Mirror of Events 1861-62-63-64

Broadside includes narrative of Kilpatrick's cavalry expedition, 4th U.S. Colored Troops. Red ink printed on thin paper. Long broadsheet.

GLC07428

Oklahoma great land rush: "boomers" and towns & cities they built

Collection of fourteen photographs taken in Oklahoma (Indian) Territory at Oklahoma Station (later Oklahoma City) around the time of the land rush. The first five images show the growth of Oklahoma City from March 1889-1892. Other images include...

GLC05475

to Thomas R. Hazard

Encloses testimonial (not included) "in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Jones," who are traveling to Africa and back to America. Remarks that he has been largely away from home the last eighteen months, and so will not be able to visit Newport this summer.

GLC05495.02

Fort Laramie peace council with Northern plains tribes, no. 39 [stereocard]

On yellow mount. Shows William T. Sherman, Winfield S. Hancock and Harney, with others plus small Indian girl.

GLC05686

Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation.

Two-story brick building with groups of Indians and white men standing on upper and lower porches. Margin notation: "Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation."

GLC05475.12

Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo

Large 3-story stone building with cupola, also a portion of a small frame church or school. Penciled notation on verso: "Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo." 1890s ca. [Glossy collodian or gelatin print with warm/purple hues.]

GLC05475.13

[Print of Peter V. Daniel]

Print of Peter V. Daniel, Supreme Court Judge.

GLC02546.02

Liabilities of Choctaw Indians to Individuals

43rd Congress 2nd Session Ex. Doc. No. 47 House of Representatives

GLC03776.14

to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras

Discusses the loss of Mary, her child, and takes solace in the idea that Mary will be with relatives in heaven. Mentions prayers and affirms her fidelity to God's will.

GLC02429.38