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[Equal Rights Amendment supporters protest at the 1980 Republican National Convention]

One photograph taken by Allan Y. Scott dated July 14, 1980. Shows protesters demonstrating their support for the Equal Rights Amendment at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, the site of the 1980 Republican National Convention. One protester holds a sign...

GLC09795.08

to Jonathan Metcalf

Letter written by John Metcalf, a captured Continental soldier on the prison ship Jersey in New York Harbor, to his father in Dedham, Massachusetts. Says he enjoys "tollerable good health" and was assisted by a Dr. Bacon of Salem, Massachusetts...

GLC01412.01

[Photograph of a mosaic fountain]

One photograph of a mosaic fountain circa 1920. The photograph features the side of a mosaic fountain featuring birds. Two women and a boy are looking into the fountain. Same fountain as in GLC10047.02.108.

GLC10047.02.163

[Photograph of four people]

One photograph of four people circa 1920. The photograph features two men and two women posing in front of a tree. The photograph is very faded along the bottom edge causing details to be lost.

GLC10047.02.180

[Photograph negative of a group]

One photograph negative of a group dated circa 1920. Features a group of ten people including two men and eight women. They are posing for the camera in a line with the two middle people crouched down.

GLC10047.02.726

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 2, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Describes weather, meals and Filipino women.

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Ruins of Mississippi Valley Mill.

A print of a photograph taken of ruins during the Civil War. Civilian sitting in foreground, another standing with white frock coat in middleground, and a third on the other side of the tree from the second. The size of the final figure in contrast...

GLC05111.01.0027

[Recommendation regarding Company C, 1st New York Artillery]

Also signed by General Fitz John Porter. Requests that the Governor of New York suggest the commission of Lieutenant [Oscar] Von Luttwitz as First Lieutenant, Company C., 1st New York Artillery, commanded by Major [Albert] Arndt. Luttwitz will fill...

GLC02463.08

to John Bryant

Orders Captain Bryant to immediately send him "a return of every article taken by General Shepard [from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts]...noting particularly the state they were in at the time they were taken, and at the time they were...

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to Edwin D. Morgan

Giddings, U.S. consul general to the British North American Provinces, writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Encloses a note (not included) from Elliot & Co., a Montreal-based importer of Enfield rifles. There are no Enfield rifles for sale in...

GLC02505.20

Recreo de las Familias

One bound volume of the magazine entitled, "Recreo de las Familias," dated 1838. Item is a Mexican publication dedicated to sciences, arts and literature. Contains an article profiling Phillis Wheatley in a section entitled "Literature de los Negros...

GLC09990

[Evacuation Hospital]

One photograph of an evacuation hospital dated circa 1918. Features a view of the building across a field. The hospital was likely in France based on the service locations of Ella Jane Osborn.

GLC06570.03

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia that she did well on her exam and any errors were out of carelessness not a lack of intelligence. He also talks about the time he took the examiner's exam.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond congratulates Estelle on her "junior phi-beta Kappa appointment". He tells her that his expert gunner exam is the following day.

GLC09120.156

to darling Cherry

He talks of money matters and warns her there is no telling when they might return. He mentions Dr. Shaw, a female surgeon Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to Estelle Spero

Describes the experience of being subjected to a dose of chloracetophenone (tear gas) in order to demonstrate to the soldiers the value of the gas mask. Outlines the rest of the day's schedule - a class in military customs and the History of...

GLC09120.046

[Attack on Pearl Harbor]

Sailors in airfield watch the clouds of smoke and fire from attack on Pearl Harbor. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.
From Naval History and Heritage command's online catalog: "Sailors stand...

GLC09547.09

A Catalog of the Washington collection in the Boston Athenaeum

Compiled by William Coolidge Lane. First edition, 8vo, frontis portrait, 1 other plate and 12 facsimile titlepages. "A catalogue of the books from Washington's library and assorted Washingtoniana on deposit at the Athenaeum, with an inventory of...

GLC06187

to Friend Whitney

The recipient of this letter is possibly Henry Clay Whitney, lawyer and Lincoln biographer. Herndon states that he is available any Saturday for Whitney to come see him. Informs that he never received the photo Whitney sent. Asks him to send...

GLC02490.09

to Mrs. J. Sargent Murray

"By glancing my eye on a passage or two in your brother's history of his use, in multitude of instances during two years, of the 'eau medicinale' d'Husson, I noticed the precision of description which I should expect from Govr. Sargent, and which is...

GLC09145

to Amanda Wilkinson

Wilkinson writes that he has sent his mother 30 dollars, but has yet to hear from her. He is also glad to hear that Amanda, his wife, is out of debt. Notes that his pay has increased to 20 dollars a month but it is a poor amount compared to the work...

GLC03523.13.020

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One note from Vera Calico to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 28, 1973. Calico is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Mentions Leonid Brezhnev and writes, "Men and women of reason must rise above emotionalism, and think of the...

GLC09613.02.0739

Petersburg, Virginia. Group of Provost Guard, headquarters, Army of the Potomac

A print of a photograph of a group of Union troops. An officer on the far right inspects, two regular soldiers, two Zouave soldiers, and four cavalrymen, while a group of other soldiers stands and watches in the background. The Zouaves wear dark blue...

GLC05111.01.0106

[Teacher's payroll for African American schools in Memphis, Tennessee]

Signed by Walker, Captain of the 63rd U.S. Colored Infantry and Superintendent of the Freedmen, District of West Tennessee. Lists the amount of pay received by 14 teachers of African American schools in Memphis, Tennessee, 22 July 1863- 24 August...

GLC06376

to Isora Sayles

Writes to his sister from a camp two miles outside of Memphis, Tennessee. Mentions having some hard marches since they have been there. Comments that they have marched some 200 miles. Thanks her or his father (he does not know which one) for...

GLC03523.32.07

Unidentified woman, standing full-length portrait wearing black cape and hood

Photographers imprint on verso: "Burpee's Union Gallery Beloit Wis. Duplicates of this can be had at any time."

GLC05111.02.1049

to unknown

wedding invitation for Jennie L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Osborn Taylor

GLC09400.576

to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.647

to Mrs. B.K. Bruce

invitation to college alumni event

GLC09400.652

receipt for Mrs. B.K. Bruce

GLC09400.653

to Josephine B. Bruce

thank you note for her payment of $352.

GLC09400.655

bill for Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.656

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated May 23, 1816. Pertains to her friend's illness, her son's friends being killed in battle, and updates of her son, David.

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[carte de visite, vignette bust portrait of a young woman or girl]

White mount with Knight's imprint on recto. Vignette bust portrait of a young woman or girl.

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[tintype, oval bust portrait of a young woman]

Unmounted. Oval bust portrait of a young woman.

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[carte de visite, oval bust profile view]

White mount with Selby & McCauley imprint on verso: " 'Specialite.' Selby & McCauley, Photograph Album & Carte de Visite Depot, No. 36 West Baltimore Street." Oval bust profile view in elaborate dress. Face, clothing, and adornments in hair are...

GLC00919.24.44

[Geraldine Williams]

A graduation portrait of Geraldine Williams wearing a gown and mortarboard.

GLC09587.295

Davis Roanoke, Va.

Photograph of Geraldine Williams in her cap and gown, mounted on cardboard.

GLC09587.298

Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

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Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace, glasses, a white lace dress, and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

GLC09587.406

[Photograph of a young woman]

A photograph of a young African American girl. The photo is taken from slightly below and she looks off-camera to the left with a serious expression. On the reverse, "Jena" is handwritten.

GLC09587.408

[Press Photograph of Natalie Hinderas]

One press photograph of concert pianist, Natalie Hinderas, dated February 11, 1971. Reverse side contains biography of Hinderas who would play music by black composers at the 27th annual Hackley Concert at the Detroit Public Library on February 14...

GLC09848

to Alexander McDougall

Docket is written in Knox's hand. Asks Colonel McDougall to use his influence to have the listed shells sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, immediately. In a post script, asks that McDougall inform George Washington if he cannot obtain the listed...

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