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9 March 1876
Sherman, Ellen Ewing (1824-1888)
to Luisa Kilpatrick
One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from Ellen Ewing Sherman dated St. Louis, March 9, 1876. Pertains to family updates. Invites her family to stay with them.
GLC08133.22
11 October 1987
Ranson, Rebecca, (fl. 1987)
National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights
One pamphlet entitled National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights October 11, 1987. This pamphlet was produced as a program for the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights which took place on October 11, 1987. It contains many...
GLC09979
February 1993
Newspaper Project of the Committee for the March on Washington, Inc.
March On Washington April 25, 1993
One newspaper entitled March On Washington April 25, 1993, published February 1993. The headline on the front page reads, "Our Time Has Come. Federal Civil Rights Now!" The newspaper was produced to promote and help participants plan for the March on...
GLC09980
June 1992
Pride Events Newspaper Project
March on Washington April 25, 1993!
One newspaper entitled March on Washington April 25, 1993! published June 1992. The front page contains a letter to members of the LGBTQ community reminding them about the 1987 March on Washington. It also highlights the work still needed and the...
GLC09981
circa 1861-1865
Unknown
Lincoln and His Cabinet
One print of Abraham Lincoln with oval portraits of his cabinet members; William H. Seward, Salmon P. Clark, Edwin M. Stanton, Caleb B. Smith, Gideon Welles, Montgomery Blair, and Edward Bates.
GLC08878.1225
1862
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
President and His Cabinet
One print of Abraham Lincoln with oval portraits of his cabinet members; William H. Seward, Salmon P. Clark, Edwin M. Stanton, Caleb B. Smith, Gideon Welles, Montgomery Blair, Hannibal Hamlin, and Edward Bates.
GLC08878.1231
circa 1840
Engraving of Carle Vernet
One engraving of Carle Vernet dated circa 1840. Bust portrait of Vernet.
GLC08878.0630
circa 1700
Dyck, Anthony van, (1599-1641)
Engraving of Anthony van Dyck
One engraving of Anthony van Dyck circa 1700. Portrait of Dyck based on his self-portrait.
GLC08878.0661
Vouet, Simon, (1590-1649)
Engraving of Simon Vouet
One engraving of Simon Vouet circa 1700. Bust portrait of Vouet in a decorated frame. Based on a self-portrait.
GLC08878.0667
circa 1900
Greaves, Walter (1846-1930)
Engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Half portrait of Whistler. Based on a painting by Walter Greaves.
GLC08878.0774
Menpes, Mortimer, (1855-1938)
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Two portraits of Whistler. Based on a sketch by Mortimer Menpes.
GLC08878.0775
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler. Based on a sketch by Mortimer Menpes.
GLC08878.0776
Way, Thomas Robert, (1861-1913)
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler. Based on a lithograph by Thomas Robert Way.
GLC08878.0777
One engraving of James Abbott McNeill Whistler dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Whistler.
GLC08878.0778
circa 1820
Engraving of Carl Maria von Weber
One engraving of Carl Maria von Weber dated circa 1820. Bust portrait of Weber.
GLC08878.0815
1829
Fisher, Son & Co.
Engraving of Benjamin West
One engraving of Benjamin West dated 1829. Half portrait of West.
GLC08878.0832
circa 1830
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830;
One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Standing portrait of West based on a painting by Thomas Lawrence.
GLC08878.0833
One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West.
GLC08878.0834
Thomson, J., fl. 1830;
One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West based on a drawing by J. Thomson.
GLC08878.0835
GLC08878.0836
circa 1990
Crossing Cards
Postcard of Tennessee Williams
One blank postcard of Tennessee Williams dated circa 1990. Seated portrait of Williams.
GLC08878.0907
circa 1890
Engraving of Eliza Winstanley
One engraving of Eliza Winstanley dated circa 1890. Full portrait of Winstanley in costume portraying Mrs. Quickly from the play the Merry Wives of Windsor.
GLC08878.0925
circa 1800
Engraving of Mary Wolsington
One engraving of Mary Wolsington dated circa 1800. Standing portrait of Wolsington.
GLC08878.0951
circa 1950
Walker, S. fl. 1900;
Engraving of Fernando Wood
One engraving of Fernando Wood dated circa 1950. Bust portrait of Wood.
GLC08878.0954
GLC08878.0955
circa 1823-1824
[Print of Joseph C. Yates, 7th Governor of New York]
One print of Joseph C. Yates by an unknown artist.
GLC08878.1051
Joseph C. Yates, Sixth Governor of New York
One print of Joseph C. Yates dated approximately 1800. Engraved by John Chester Buttre.
GLC08878.1052
circa 1880-1890
[Print of Samuel M. Young]
One print of Samuel M. Young, local politician and businessman of Ohio.
GLC08878.1065
1797
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
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
31 March 1950
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
to Dean Acheson
A personal letter to Acheson, then secretary of state. Responding to a letter of Acheson dated 28 March and enclosing a copy of his previous day's press conference. Mentions Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Henry Stimson as arguing from the...
GLC00782.22
4 January 1789
Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810)
to Henry Knox
Two parts. First part from Samuel Ogden. Sends regards to Knox's children who have recovered from the measles. Writes about work done for a ship and land on the St. Lawrence river. Mentions that Mr. [Gouverneur] Morris "will be authorized to sell a...
GLC02437.10218
2 November 1785
Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789
Writes, "Accept my thanks, my dear Sir, for the Extract, from the Journals of Congress- It appears to be fully in point- But now I have begun with you I must have your further assistance- Will it not be necessary that a certificate should be obtained...
GLC02437.03210
01 January 1778
Whipple, William
to the Gov. of Georgia re: lifting the embargo on rice
Signed on verso by Whipple and Gouverneur Morris, both as members of Congress, as well as Nathaniel Scudder.
GLC00184.51
9 May 1781
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten
Signed with initials. Discusses a letter sent to Elbridge Gerry concerning money. States that Congress cannot move forward with the creation of a new system during this wartime without money from the states. Writes "Congress without their money...
GLC01450.020.15
1812
Bowen, A. (fl. 1812)
A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages
Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812. Actual battle took place in 1813, so there is a error in the printed title. Print was published circa 1828...
GLC03798
circa 1788
Hancock, John (1737-1793)
Retained draft of Hancocks' instructions to Massachusetts legislature
One manuscript written by John Hancock dated circa 1788. Pertaining to the selection of electors to vote for the President of the United States. He believes that such an act would not only strengthen the relations between the states but establish...
GLC07916
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