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Free Negroes in the North

Depicts a scene of urban depravity. Volck is seeking to convey the hypocrisy of the North when it comes to the plight of blacks. The focal point of the sketch is a well-dressed white man who may be Henry Ward Beecher, a leader in the antislavery...

GLC00493.26

Valedictory of Henry Clay, in the Senate of the United States

Clay announces his retirement and introduces his successor, John J. Crittenden. Briefly, Clay compares the senate to other legislative bodies. States that in November, 1840, he began planning to retire but remained because of President Harrison's...

GLC05863

to Mrs. Edward Bissell re: receiving funds for NAWSA

The letter also requests any letters written to Sarah Secor (Mrs. Edward) Bissell.

GLC06895.01

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she has an exam the next day.

GLC09414.0509

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she received a bad grade on an exam, and has received seven letters from him that day.

GLC09414.0455

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to school, and discussed the problem of returning vets.

GLC09414.0596

to Estelle Spero

Incomplete letter. Explains that multiple use of punctuation marks is due to his "engaged to be engaged" status. Wishes Estelle luck in her upcoming exams. Starts to describe his dream date. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.027

to Jonathan Trumbull

Written by Washington as commander of the American army around Boston to Trumbull as Governor of Connecticut. Trumbull was the only colonial governor to join the patriot cause. References his hasty dispatch of January 19, 1776. Says he forgot to...

GLC01138

[Photograph negative of three people]

One photograph negative of three people circa 1920. The photograph features one man and two women. They are in winter coats posing. Behind them is a street, a building and a wall. Same as GLC10047.02.275.

GLC10047.02.399.02

to Joshua Mauger

Still no mail from England. He reports that the Congress has dissolved and the American people desire to reunite with England but, without word from England, his commander can do nothing to take advantage of this development. The first ships...

GLC03902.029

to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Joseph had not heard from Wilmor in over a month. Many people in the neighborhood have been getting married, though no one in his family has, and he imagines that "God's command to Noah 'to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth' is about...

GLC06451.025

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 186 (September 23, 1862)]

Reprints "The Official Report of Gen. Pope--His Excuses for His Defeat"; caption reads "As a prominent feature in the history of this war, we give Pope's official report of the battles of Manassas. It is pregnant with lies". Other articles include:...

GLC05959.09.072

Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ...

Disbound. Printed by John Bioren for John Fenno. The famous "Reynolds pamphlet." Responding to charges against Hamilton of speculation while serving as Sec. of State. Howes H120, Evans 32222. Full title: "Observations on certain documents contained...

GLC05649.01

Revolution in the Congo

This pamphlet has 7 chapters; After Brother Malcom, The number one problem in Africa: Neo-colonialism, Congo (Brazzaville): a political history, Interview with Ernest Ndalla and Pierre Nze, Message to Afro-Americans, Interview with Ange Diawara, Afro...

GLC09643.19

to unknown

One note identifying that letters were sent between the Rev. Charles Richands, Hector of Hyde, Abbey School and Catharine S. Gregoire.

GLC01795.070

biographical record of Rev. Thomas Stackhouse

GLC03769.096

to Mrs. Levy

GLC03769.159.24

to my big girl (Benetta)

GLC03769.159.30

to Mr. and Mrs. Levy

GLC03769.159.35

to Mr. and Mrs. Levy

GLC03769.159.38

to Alexander Hamilton

A quick note to Hamilton introducing Mr. Griffith, and asking Hamilton to introduce him to Angelica's parents.

GLC09635.06

[Orders to Lt. John Pratt]

Orders Lt. John Pratt to return to Connecticut to fill state's quota of recruits, and to deliver the letter below to Gov. Huntington. "You will be careful to recruit men of the best characters for the honesty and sobriety...well formed in his body...

GLC09055.01

to Robert Aitken

Based on an agreement with David Ramsay, Knox was supposed to have sent Aitken a list of general and field officers to be published in the appendix of Ramsay's book, History of the American Revolution. He had another person working on the list for...

GLC02437.04411

to David Ramsay

Discusses Ramsay's idea of publishing the names of all the officers in the Continental Army in the appendix of Ramsay's history. Although originally pleased with Ramsay's idea, Knox is now against the idea. "Upon examining the list I found it...

GLC02437.04778

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 5, 1943. Robert has been stationed 32 miles outside Yuma, Arizona and he describes the terrain. They live in five-men tents with a sand floor. Robert complains that there is...

GLC09611.163

"Gayvote" [Volume 1, No. 1, January 1978]

One issue of "Gayvote" dated January 1978. Cover page consists of Harvey Milk's swearing in at City Hall on January 9, 1978, followed by a news article covering the event. Other articles within the documents are: feature on the San Francisco Gay...

GLC09871.07

Claim for pension

GLC03131.15.15

Widow's Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.16

Widow's Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.18

Rejected claim for widow's pension

GLC03131.15.19

Rejected claim for widow's pension

GLC03131.15.20

Circular regarding staff of the Bureau of Pensions

GLC03131.15.21

to E. F. Strickland

American Civil War nurse Bickerdyke responds to a request for a quotation from "Dr. E. F. Strickland" in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Encloses a quotation (not included) with the comment: "let the ladies of your church be ever loyal and true to the...

GLC04729

to Anne Abbott

Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".

GLC02087

[Printed secret codes, nomenclator]

The document is printed and handwritten on both sides. One side is typeset with various words beginning with each letter of the alphabet and the other side is printed with numbers 1-1700 in chronological order. The handwritten notes next to each word...

GLC01450.601

Lookout Point

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lookout Point." Image of a woman in ruffled dress and cape seated on the edge of a rock.

GLC04749.11

to J.B. Bruce

has enclosed deed for the 15th street house.

GLC09400.633

to Josephine B. Bruce

GLC09400.645

notice of interest due on first trust note

GLC09400.654

to Josephine B. Bruce

in reference to an annuity contract.

GLC09400.651

to Carrie

Letter written to a friend (or family member) away at school. Comments on news of friends, family, and recent events in Chester. Writes, "Since you left here our village population has been honorably in[creased] by a colony of Negroes- bucks, wenches...

GLC00919.25.24

Civil war campfire song lyrics.

Fair copy of lyrics for popular Civil War campfire song, "Kathleen Mavourneen"

GLC08322

[Portrait of Rosa Parks]

One undated color candid photograph of Rosa Parks with carnation brooch pinned to her blouse.

GLC09778.03

Manhattan President [State Senator Constance Baker Motley]

One photograph of State Senator Constance Baker Motley, Her husband Joel Motley and their son Joel Motely III dated February 23, 1965.

GLC09913

Claim for pension

GLC03131.15.015

Widow's Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.016

Claim for pension

GLC03131.15.017

Widow's Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.018