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circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
[Photograph of a structure by a fountain]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a structure in front of a fountain.
GLC09860.403
1861-1877
Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913
[Sample of Old English typefaces]
One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.
GLC07713.02.03
[Photograph of a building from a distance]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a view of a building from a distance.
GLC09860.077
1864
Magee, James, 1802-1878
The Rally Cry of Freedom
Published by James Magee at 316 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Tune based on "Battle Cry of Freedom." Printed in blue and red. Image of pillars and an arch. Two soldiers guard the pillars. Underneath the space of the arch there is a scene of a...
GLC08437
1961-1963
[Portrait of the First Family]
One undated black-and-white photograph of the Kennedy First Family. Image consists of the Kennedy family; Jacqueline, John, Caroline, and John Jr., at the entrance of a house.
GLC09805.10
GLC09805.11
GLC09805.12
GLC09805.13
GLC09805.14
GLC09805.15
[Cutout of a shield with illustrations]
One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.
GLC07713.02.06
3 March 1775
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1710-1785
[Engsign's commission of Stephen Day]
Cosigned by Secretary George Wyllys. Partially printed certificate signed by Connecticut's Colonial Governor and Captain-General Jonathan Trumbull appointing Stephen Day ensign to the 22nd Regiment of Connecticut. He is given command of a company of...
GLC01412.64.05
23 October 1944
Howard, fl. 1944
[History of the Ninth Division]
Consists of an undated typed note addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Howard stating that he is returning the history of the Ninth Division. Included with the note are two typewritten copies of the history of the Ninth Division. The documents are dated...
GLC09662.628
1943-1946
United States. Army Air Forces
[Territory of Hawaii seal patch]
A military patch with the seal of the territory of Hawaii embroidered on cloth.
GLC09620.407
[Photograph of a car by a shed]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a side view of a car by a shed.
GLC09860.586
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
[Group of people at a dance]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of men and women a dance.
GLC09645.031
15 May 1864-18 May 1864
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
[Draft message to the Army of Northern Virginia prior to the Battle of Spotsylvania].
First draft of an address to the troops of the Army of Northern Virginia, written on the verso of (a clerical) telegram to Lee from General John D. Imboden at Sharpsburg. In an effort to rally morale, Lee recounts recent Confederate victories...
GLC04429
1845-1909
Van Valkenburgh Family
[Letters and photographs of the Van Valkenburgh family of New York] [decimalized .01-.37]
Correspondence from the Van Valkenburgh family, who lived mostly in upstate New York. Of the five brothers in the family, three joined the Union cause and another joined the Confederates. One member of the family, Frank, became a lawyer in Wisconsin...
GLC00686
circa 1889
[Seated portrait of Thomas Edison]
Seated portrait of Edison in one of his characteristic poses. His left arm rests on the arm of the chair, while his right is propped on a nearby table, with his hand pressed against his temple. Ink inscription on mount reads, "To my friend Simpkin...
GLC07616.04
27 February 1863
Anderson, W., fl. 1863
Orders for leave of absence
Captain John Buyers is granted a leave of absence to attend to urgent private business. A second note states that due to lack of transportation on the date of 27 February, 1863, the leave of absence will take into affect on March 4, 1863. The...
GLC02016.125
1876
Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895
The Leader of the Herd
Marked "Plate 7." Depicts cattle for army use being led by a Zouave butcher. Three other men with whips are riding along the line of cattle, which extends out of the view of the picture. Across the road can be seen the graves of two Union soldiers...
GLC02199.07
29 August 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Control of the Mississippi River]
Discusses the effects of foreign use and British possession of the Mississippi River. Appears to be related to, and possibly part of, GLC02437.08216 and GLC02437.08217.
GLC02437.08202
1790/03/10
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [No. 95 (March 10, 1790)]
First printing of the Census Act signed in type by Washington (p. 1), debate on payment of securities (p. 2-3), and letter signed Rusticus on abolition of slavery and colonization and Quakers (p. 4).
GLC08760
12 June 1795
Avery, John, 1739-1806
[Resolves of the General Court]
Resolve to grant settlers in a town more time to pay for the sale of the eastern lands. Noted as written in the House of Representatives, most likely that of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.06440
20 May 1800
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to the Secretary of War
Inspector General of the army close accounts near the end of the Quasi War.
GLC08343
1 September 1835
Robinson, Henry, fl. 1827-1872
Engraving of Admiral Earl Howe
One engraving of Earl Richard Howe dated September 1, 1835. Standing portrait of Howe.
GLC08878.0280
1792
Varin, Ad., fl. 1792
Engraving of John Paul Jones
One engraving of John Paul Jones dated 1792. A bust portrait of John Paul Jones.
GLC08878.0345
[Photograph of Japanese-American family]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American family posed outside of a home.
GLC09860.103
[Photograph of a Japanese-American girls]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American girls holding a basket of flowers.
GLC09860.449
[Photograph of Japanese-American woman]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman in front of a house.
GLC09860.535
[Photograph of Japanese-American men]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American men in front of a house.
GLC09860.598
[Photograph of Japanese-American children]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of Japanese-American children on a hill.
GLC09860.624
[Photograph of a city in California]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a view of a city in California from a distance.
GLC09860.075
[Group photograph of airplane mechanics]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of mechanics working on an aircraft.
GLC09645.081
25 December 1776
Order of march to Trenton
Orders for surprise attack on British forces at Trenton. On Christmas morning Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware, and prepared for a surprise attack on Trenton. These orders lay out the various roles of the different sections of...
GLC02437.00495
1709/07/17
Examination of an Onondaga Indian
The Onondaga Indian relates news he heard from a Seneca that a company of Indians were discussing plans to attack the 5 Nations. He also states that 2 nations of Indians from Maryland have all been killed by a pestilential disease. P.2 contains an...
GLC03107.02091
1814/09
[Response to objections to the plans of the Philadelphia General Committee of Defence] [French]
Notes that "Certain observations in the Aurora...seem to disapprove of the system...of combining field fortifications with the maneuvers of troops for the defence of Philadelphia" during the War of 1812. Those who disprove recommend replacing...
GLC02978.15
26 May 1774
Read, George, 1733-1798
to Virginia Committee of Correspondence
Countersigned by Thomas McKean and John McKinley. Read, McKean, and McKinley were members of the Delaware Committee of Correspondence. Discusses the Boston Port Bill, nonimportation, and the formation of a continental congress.
GLC03718
February 1800
[Account of Lands at Thomaston]
On one side of the document is a partially printed, partial land sale deed from Knox to Lewis Pitcher. On the other side is an list of sales of lands at Thomaston.
GLC02437.07371
1945
[Photograph of "Miss Sherry" plane]
A photograph of plane "Miss Sherry" with a portrait of a semi-nude woman.
A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.
GLC09620.301
1868
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
The impeachment of Andrew Johnson
"Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors." (3 volume set) The set is fragile and has been banged up. Volume 3 p...
GLC06950
[Photograph of Japanese-American girl]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American girl in front of a store window
GLC09860.155
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman. Background of image is a bay.
GLC09860.126
[Photograph of Japanese-American girls]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American girls in front of a large hedge.
GLC09860.387
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman standing in front of a home.
GLC09860.415
[Photograph of "Texas Kate" plane]
A photograph of plane "Texas Kate" with a portrait of a cowgirl holding two pistols.
GLC09620.309
[Photograph of "Miss Travel" plane]
A photograph of plane "Miss Travel" with a portrait of a woman sitting on a suitcase.
GLC09620.312
22 November 1786
to the Board of Treasury
Marked "copy." Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City during this period. Writes that his past agitations on behalf of payment for troops should convince them of his interest in providing for the public good. Believes that "the...
GLC02437.03342
Rayland, Thomas (fl.1820)
to the Sheriff of Chatham
A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co by William Thompson. The amount to be raised...
JB00028
23 November 1820
Rayland, Thomas, (fl.1820)
A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co. by William Thompson. The amount to be...
GLC09791.44
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