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One letter addressed to Warren Schwartz from Warren Abrams dated May 4, 1945. Provides updates on family members; receiving a bond from to Warren's newborn son; and getting his son vaccinated.

GLC09662.676

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 10, 1945. Mentions movies and receiving packages.

GLC09662.677

The anti-slavery papers of James Russell Lowell. Vol 1

First edition. No. 141 of a Limited edition of 525 copies. Uncut and unopened. Published by Houghton Mifflin and Company.

GLC00267.013.01

The anti-slavery papers of James Russell Lowell. Vol 2

First edition. No. 141 of a Limited edition of 525 copies. Uncut and unopened. Published by Houghton Mifflin and Company.

GLC00267.013.02

Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition Vol. 1

Introduction by Alexander von Humboldt. Published by Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts. First English edition. Inscribed to Master R. Dymoke as "2nd Prise for School work. Woodbourne House. Christmas 1861." Describes western territories...

GLC04156.01

Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition Vol. 2

Introduction by Alexander von Humboldt. Published by Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts. First English edition. Inscribed to Master R. Dymoke as "2nd Prise for School work. Woodbourne House. Christmas 1861." Describes western territories...

GLC04156.02

The history of the rise, progress and accomplishment of the abolition of the African slave-trade by the British Parliament. Vol 1

First edition in contemporary blue paper boards with paper spine label. Illustrations fold out, including the infamous woodcut of a slave ship filled with people (volume two, following page 110). Volume one contains 572 pages, volume two contains...

GLC05965.01

The history of the rise, progress and accomplishment of the abolition of the African slave-trade by the British Parliament. Vol 2

First edition in contemporary blue paper boards with paper spine label. Illustrations fold out, including the infamous woodcut of a slave ship filled with people (volume two, following page 110). Volume one contains 572 pages, volume two contains...

GLC05965.02

[Document recording the enslavement of Estamislao, 16 years old]

One document dated May 10, 1871 pertaining to the sale of a 16-year-old boy, Estamislao enslaved by Jose Mestre. Describes his height, weight and health.

GLC09958.03

Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people vol 1

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for...

GLC06572.02.01

Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people vol 2

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for...

GLC06572.02.02

Scientific Dialogues, intended for the instruction... of young people vol 3

12 mo. 248, [2],; 272, iv; 285, ii pp. with 24 engraved plates. Collateral to GLC 6572, although this 1819 edition printed by M. Carey and Son, is probably later than that used by Jefferson. Scarce. Title in full: "Scientific dialogues, intended for...

GLC06572.02.03

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Robert B. Carlson and Van T. Carlson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 29, 1974. They support the impeachment of President Nixon. Make reference to a document as the "Congressman Moorhead Report." They state that they...

GLC09613.02.2181

Careful Your Baby Might Catch Emotion

One newspaper clipping sent by Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe in a letter dated January 30, 1945. The article is entitled Careful Your Baby Might Catch Emotion by Joseph Gollomb and was published in The American Weekly from January 28, 1945...

GLC10047.01.512.02

to Frances B. Shiras

Discusses her garden and her growing son, comparing his dark skin to "a little niger." Indicates they will move to Bazille Creek, but will soon come back for the Convocation Meeting. Discusses money problems and a shawl she has yet to receive from...

GLC02429.36

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 247 (December 3, 1862)]

"Negro Expeditions in Georgia & Florida" condemns the use of slaves by Federal officers to "rob and burn" as a method of warfare. Includes a "Message of the Governor of Florida" supporting conscription. Also prints an excerpt from the Richmond...

GLC05959.09.104

[Delevan Bates]

Cabinet portrait of Delavan Bates in uniform by the Snyder Studio. Inscription on verso reads: "Brig. Gen. Delavan Bates/MOH [Medal of Honor] at Crater/121st NY Infantry/Cabinet/Signed $125.00." Bates was Union Brevet Brig. Gen., 30th U.S. Colored...

GLC02068

to John Carlisle

Marked as "Copy." Written and signed for Knox by his aide-de-camp John Lillie. Gives permission for Carlisle [or Carlile] to take his black servant with him "with the proviso that if his regiment should not be disbanded upon the definitive treaty of...

GLC02437.02458

Portrait of Black soldier Private Co. I, 54th Mass. Infantry [ambrotype image]

Unidentified soldier. (Identification based on insignia pinned on hat: "I 54".) Full length standing portrait of man sporting a moustache and carrying a bayonet and ammunition pouch on his belt. Paper and wood (floral design) case lacking cover...

GLC03027