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circa 1945-1950
unknown, fl. 1945-1950
[Hopi adobe house near Grand Canyon, Arizona]
One undated hand colored print of the facade of a Hopi adobe house near Grand Canyon, Arizona.
GLC09883.05
3 April 1878
Brown, Owen, 1824-1889
to Alexander Milton Ross
One letter from Owen Brown to Alexander Milton Ross dated April 3, 1878. Discusses mutual acquaintances, Ross' book and the struggle for abolition.
GLC03007.56.16
1 December 1892
Rust, Horatio, fl. 1892
One letter from Horatio Rust to Alexander Milton Ross dated December 1, 1892. Concerns John Brown.
GLC03007.56.17
31 December 1877
Bill, George B., fl. 1877
to Alexander Milton Thompson
One letter from George B. Bill to Alexander Milton Thompson dated December 31, 1877. Letter written to John Brown's "Secretary of the Treasury" under his promised government.
GLC03007.56.20
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
[Photograph of Japanese-Americans in front of a soda shop]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of Japanese-Americans. Image is of children and adults in front of a soda shop.
GLC09860.152
[Photograph of Japanese-Americans inside a store]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans inside a store.
GLC09860.258
5 June 1938
unknown, fl. 1938
[Photograph of a Japanese-Americans walking in a procession]
One black-and-white photograph dated June 5, 1938. Image is of Japanese-Americans in a procession. Pictured at the front is a man wearing ceremonial clothing.
GLC09860.334
[Photograph of a shrine offering]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a shrine offering. Image is of a family portrait with flowers and dolls.
GLC09860.363
[Photograph of soldiers at a pistol range]
One undated black-and-white photograph of soldiers lined up at a pistol range.
GLC09860.048
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
[Portrait of officer and woman in front of a house]
One undated black-and-white portrait of a military officer and a woman posed in front of a house.
GLC09645.086
[Photograph of George Washington Carver Museum]
One black-and-white photograph of the front entrance of the George Washington Carver Museum.
GLC09645.089
[Photograph of man in the nude at the beach]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man in the nude posed in water.
GLC09645.137
[Portrait of two women in coats]
One undated black-and-white portrait of two women posed in hats and coats. The second woman is wearing fur.
GLC09645.138
[Portrait of two women]
One undated black-and-white portrait of two women posed in a front yard.
GLC09645.141
[Portrait of a couple and wedding cake]
One undated portrait of a couple, "Celestine and Dan" inscribed to Francis S. Brown. They are depicted cutting a wedding cake.
GLC09645.119
[Portrait of a man playing a bass]
One undated portrait of a man playing a bass.
GLC09645.026
[Portrait of airmen posed by an airplane]
One undated black-and-white portrait of airmen posed by the tail of an airplane.
GLC09645.055
23 February 1965
Associated Press
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
5 April 1968
United Press International
Chicago
One telephoto entitled, "Chicago," dated April 5, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts a group of people surrounded by dismantled mannequins, trash and shuttered storefronts. Wire transfer information describes that rioting had taken...
GLC09740.005
Through the Window
One telephoto entitled, "Through the Window," dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a man climbing out of a storefront window carrying unidentified objects.
GLC09740.006
Burning Building
One telephoto entitled, "Burning Building," dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of various buildings on fire. Wire transfer information states that fires took place throughout Chicago's West Side.
GLC09740.007
Burn, Burn
One telephoto entitled, "Burn, Burn," dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Pictured from a rooftop, image shows smoke rising from a building. Wire transfer information describes how firefighters in Chicago used "snorkel units" to extinguish...
GLC09740.008
One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Taken from a bird's eyes view. Image shows a neighborhood block covered by smoke rising from water attempting to extinguish a fire.
GLC09740.009
6 April 1968
On Guard
One telephoto entitled, "On Guard" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a National Guardsman standing on a corner surrounded by rubble. Wire transfer information states that the rubble was formerly a jewelry store.
GLC09740.014
On Through the Night
One telephoto entitled, "On Through the Night" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts armed National Guardsmen standing guard. Seen in the distance is the U.S. Capitol.
GLC09740.018
7 April 1968
Washington
One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 7, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts Robert F. Kennedy standing near a building damaged by a fire. Wire transfer information states that Kennedy had toured the northwest side of...
GLC09740.035
circa 1800
[Slave shackles intended for a child]
Circa date previously estimated. Consists of two loops held together by a metal pin. Shackles were intended for a child.
GLC06151
2 May 1943
Shadow, John R., fl. 1943-1944
to Leonard Eugene Graeff
One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 2, 1943. John relays that he was glad to hear from Leonard. He asks how things were going in Harrisburg. John writes Leonard that he made rank of Captain but was demoted when he began...
GLC09611.047.01
1865 ca.
1/6 plate ambrotypes: 2 union images, standing, one from N.H. Vols.
The N.H. volunteer is identified as Miles Hodgdon.
GLC02189
circa 1861-1865
Oles, Jabez B.
[Carte de visite of Jabez B.Oles]
Carte de visite with GLC03523.33.
GLC03523.33.028
[n.d]
Everitt's Art Gallery
Russell, J.F.
Everitt's imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "J.F. Russell, Chicago, Ills." Vignette bust portrait [in civilian dress?]. White mount with gold border.
GLC03565.40
1864
Harper's Weekly [10 issues], New York Herald [12 issues]
GLC08427
18 March 1861
Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918
New York herald. [Whole no. 8956 (March 18, 1861)]
GLC08429.06
19 September 1862
New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 18, no. 1807 (September 19, 1862)]
news from Maryland
GLC08429.12
1864/05/09
Boston daily journal. [Vol. 31 no. 9635 (May 09, 1864)]
GLC08429.18
1864/05/11
Boston journal. [Vol. 31, no. 9637 (May 11, 1864)]
GLC08429.19
1864/07/02
Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 8, no. 392 (July 2, 1864)]
GLC08430.04
1862-1865
Letters regarding emancipation of slaves, the 1864 election, and Abraham Lincoln's assassination [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC08483
Richmond Daily Dispath, Philadelphia Inquirer (2) and NY Tribune [decimalized]
GLC08516
1864/12/05
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 27, no. 134 (December 5, 1864)]
GLC08516.03
1865
Coffin, Charles Carleton, 1823-1896
Following the Flag. From August, 1861 to Nov. 1862
Written under the pseudonym of "Carleton." Printed by Tichnor and Fields.
GLC08556
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
The state papers of Abraham Lincoln / Raymond, Ed.
GLC08581.02
1862
Gurowski, Adam, fl. 1862
Diary from March 4, 1861 to November 12, 1862
GLC08581.07
1879
Bellows, Henry Whitney, 1814-1882
History of the Union League Club
GLC08695
1866
Davis, William Watts Hart, 1820-1910
History of the 104th Pennsylvania Regiment [mentions association with Lincoln]
Inscribed to Col. Bruce Ricketts, dated 5/20/1899.
GLC08713
1 July 1861
Daily herald. [Vol. 24, no. 323 (July 1, 1861)]
GLC08720.07
1862/02/25
New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 6519 (February 25, 1862)]
GLC08726.15
1862/03/04
New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 6525 (March 4, 1862)]
GLC08726.16
1862/05/02
New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 22, no. 6576 (May 2 1862)]
GLC08726.18
1862/06/20
New York herald. [No. 9415 (June 20, 1862)]
GLC08726.21
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