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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1325 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 6.2 x 9.9 cm Order a Copy

Image showsa large arch at the entrance to the Gettysburg Naval Cemetery. Bomb damage is evident. Two people are visible, one in front of the arch, the other person is in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso "22" "Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery (Navl.)" "1.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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