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June 1894
Smalley, George W. (George Washburn), 1833-1916
Memories of Wendell Phillips.
Essay of Smalley's personal memories of Wendell Phillips. Printed in the June 1894 edition of Harpers.
GLC07483.13
1886/08/12
Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931)
re: phonplex system of telegraphy
Edison explains that the system will: "Enable you to duplicate your way wire circuits and to add circuits to your existing through wires."
GLC07616.01
1896/01/03
to James C. Parrish re: raising funds
For venture to separate phosphorous via magnetic process.
GLC07616.02
circa 1889
Unknown
[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
1881
[Photograph of Edison Machine Works building]
Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Ink inscription on mount reads, "Edison Machine Works, Goerck St., New York City, Photo, 1881." Edison established his Machine Works factory in 1881 to produce dynamos and other electrical...
GLC07616.05
Caravalho, D.N. (fl. 1881)
The Edison 150-light dynamo.
Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Depicts generator body with four stacks. Printed text on mount identifies Edison Machine Works as the site of the dynamo's production. Pencil inscription below title reads, "1881." Image is...
GLC07616.06
The Edison 250-light dynamo.
Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Depicts generator body with six stacks, larger than the 150-light dynamo. Printed text on mount identifies Edison Machine Works as the site of the dynamo's production. Pencil inscription...
GLC07616.07
1884/03/10
Tucker, Ada M.
Untitled
printed sheet of data for Tucker's sketch in The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
GLC07642.15
1887/12/15
printed sheet of data for Tucker's sketch in second volume of The Biographical Dictionary of the Railway Officials of America.
GLC07642.16
[1880 ca.]
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908)
Does a College Education Pay re: supporting college education
"The methods employed in any enterprise and occupation, have so changed within the last fifty years, that a necessity has risen for an advanced grade of intelligence and education."
GLC07650
1892
Kurz & Allison
The Fort Pillow Massacre.
Depicts the April 1864 battle at Fort Pillow, Tennessee, in which witnesses reported that Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest violated the conduct of war by killing unarmed and surrendered soldiers. Underneath the print, text indicates that...
GLC07727
circa 1882
["Any holder but a Slave holder" potholder]
Based on the accompanying letter (GLC 7731.01), created by Miss Lena, who gave the potholder to Frederick Douglass as a gift after reading his narrative. Depicts two African Americans (one male and one female) holding hands and dancing against a...
GLC07731.02
3 March 1895
Wallace, Lewis (1827-1905)
to A. E. Allen
Apologizes for the delay of the photograph. States that assassination trial was "perfect in every respect." Provides the name of the officers that tried the Lincoln conspirators. The list of names accompanies a photograph that has been pasted on a...
GLC07740.01
1880s ca.
Masceau
[Susan B. Anthony]
Three quarter length standing portrait in black dress, holding flower. Imprint of Masceau on verso.
GLC07753.02
1895/11/26
McKinley, William (1843-1901)
to James Boyle re: Thanksgiving pardon
GLC07757
1880/11/03
Huntington, Collis P. (fl. 1880)
to M.E. Ingalls re: stock in railroad companies and developing western land
GLC07819
1880/11/24
to M.E. Ingalls re: reorganizing company, increasing stock value
GLC07820
1893
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
The wilderness hunter; an account of the big game of the United States and its chase with horse, hound, and rifle
Inscription to Miss Margaret on front endpaper dated 13 December 1893 discusses Roosevelt's love of hunting and the wilderness. Note inscribed inside cover by Bill dated 14 December 1893 Bookplate of Alastair Penrose Gordon-Cumming affxed to inside...
GLC07151
[1877]/07/16
Neafie, Theodore F.
to: sister.
Having started as a cattle driver, he tells of how he became bored with the job and became a farm hand on a ranch. He sends his experience of traveling through northern Utah, where he witnessed settlements of English and Swedes living.
GLC07164.67
[1877]/08/26
He sends his beliefs of a possible revolution brought on by the poor against the railroad monopolies. He decided that he may try his hand at mining at Balloontime National Park.
GLC07164.68
1890/02/21
Saint Gaudens, Augustus
to Wm. R. Ware? re: illustrated letter on placement of Shaw 54th Mass. memorial
Letter concerning the placement of the Shaw Memorial for 54th (colored) Massachusetts Regiment near the Boston State House.
GLC07262
1883
Crook, George (1829-1890)
Annual Report of Brigadier General George Cook, U.S. Army. Commanding Department of Arizona.
Signed by Crook's acting aide-de-camp S. Roberts. Reports on his expedition to the Sierra Madre Mountains to locate Geronimo and his warrior band. He faults the government for their unfair treatment of the Indians and the United States...
GLC07380.01
1886
Bourke, John G. (1846-1896)
An Apache campaign in the Sierra Madre: An account of the expedition in pursuit of the hostile Chiricahua Apaches in the spring of 1883
Published by Charled Scribner's Sons. Dedication included on the first blank page to C. M. Lanitis Jr. from Mrs. Lieutenant Seyburn, May 1886. Describes a campaign led by General George Crook against the Chiricahua Apache Tribe in 1883. In the...
GLC07380.02
Rasmus, William T.
Compiled Laws... Cherokee Nation
Laws passed in Talequah Indian Territory; presentation copy by assistant executive secretary of Cherokee Nation.
GLC07384.02
1890
Constitution, Treaties and Laws of the Chickasaw
Inscribed to D. Fisher. Written from the Indian Territory of Atoka.
GLC07384.03
1883/11/07
Bushyhead, Dennis W. (1826-1898)
First Annual Message (second term)
Speech delivered at Talequah by principal chief of Cherokee Nation.
GLC07384.05
1878/01/01
Vallarta, I. T.
Translation of Account of Relations between Mexico and Pawnee Tribes of Texas
Consists of clerical transmittal, bound with a copy of the treaty written in the same hand.
GLC07389
1885/03/19
Bailey, Joseph (fl. 1885)
to Henry Bailey re: the 13th Amendment and end of slavery
Written to his son. With pencil underlining. In part: "I cast my last vote...for the 13th Amendment." Accompanied by 3 collateral items: 1) Joseph Bailey, ALS to unknown, 6/4/1885; 2) Sarah? ALS to Joseph Bailey, 12/16/1874 [possibly a Quaker: use of...
GLC07404
3 October 1899
Prince, George (fl. 1899)
[Photograph of McKinley and Admiral George Dewey in a parade]
Image of a parade thrown in honor of Admiral George Dewey. Dewey stands up in the carriage, facing the crowds. President William McKinley sits beside him. A mass of people has gathered on the streets to welcome the admiral, and some lean out of...
GLC07416
1885/12/08
Draft of one of the opening sections of first State of the Union address.
Draft of one of the opening sections of first State of the Union address. With collateral G.L. Rives Als fowarding draft to his sister, stating " the rest of the draft wad torn up, - so this is all there is of it."
GLC07999
1898 ca.
Scribners Magazine
"Roosevelt, Wood, Davis, and Bonsal outside tent"
Roosevelt again conversing with two reporters from image #6. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" above image in red ink .
GLC07002.07
[Albumen of Theodore Roosevelt and a reporter]
Roosevelt converses with Bonsal in front of camp in Tampa, Fla. A third unidentified man stands between them in the background. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.08
[Colonel Roosevelt outside a recruiting tent]
Roosevelt standing in front of the recruiting tent with unidentified man in civilian clothes. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.09
Burton, James (fl. ca.1939-1945)
"Col. Roosevelt and Japa[nese] attaché at Tampa"
Image of Roosevelt and Japanese attaché, both on horseback, with the former facing away from the camera and the latter facing towards it. Title from verso. A tear on the top left of the photograph partially obscures the title.
GLC07002.10
Profile of Roosevelt on horseback.
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front.
GLC07002.11
"The Rough Riders at Religious services"
Image of men seated in a group on the ground with officers and clergy standing to the right.
GLC07002.12
Rough Riders off for Cuba
Title from verso. Image of large group of men gathered on the side of a ship. (Compare with GLC06499.10).
GLC07002.13
"Roosevelt and Rough Riders at port."
With train in upper left of image. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.14
"An interesting moment"
Image of a covered wagon, five horses, and a train. An unidentified man turned away from the camera at right. Phrase "an interesting moment" penciled on back.
GLC07002.15
Scribner's magazine
"Artillery advancing."
Procession of horse-drawn carts carrying men and cannons, with view of ships and harbor visible in the background.
GLC07002.16
"8th Infantry Camp, Telephoto."
Image of camp showing several types of tents.
GLC07002.17
Image showing the preparation of cannons
Image showing the preparation of cannons. Related to image GLC07002.16. "Spanish War" written on verso.
GLC07002.18
Roosevelt standing outside tent in Cuba.
Caption " Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.19
30 August 1898
Rockwood, George Gardner (1832-1911)
"Col. Roosevelt at Camp Wikoff"
Completed publication form on back, credit for photography given to Rockwood.
GLC07002.20
"Roosevelt seated at desk in tent, writing."
Note from previous collection in pencile on verso "file: Roosevelt, Theodore, portraits."
GLC07002.21
Roosevelt dining with Col. Wood and a reporter.
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.22
Roosevelt standing with Dr. Church and Lieut. Greenway.
An unidentified man stands behind them, with a view of camp in the extreme background. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" on front. It is the same image as GLC07002.24 and .25.
GLC07002.23
Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore"
Duplicate image of GLC07002.23. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front.
GLC07002.24
"Dr. Church (Princeton), Lieut. Greenway (Yale), Col. Roosevelt (Harvard)."
Roosevelt, Church, and Greenway are labeled in black ink on the front of the image. Larger version of GLC07002.24.
GLC07002.25
Twelve officers of the Rough Riders.
Roosevelt seated third from right. "Brodie" written in ink on back.
GLC07002.26
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