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1925 ca.
Unknown
[Meeting of the World War Debt Commission]
Signed by all twenty delegates pictured. Stamped a "National Photo" on the verso. Herbert Hoover, who was among the delegates, is seated near the center left.
GLC04233
15 December 1802
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Sates. Including Indian affairs, war with Tripoli and Barbary Pirates.
"President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Sates." Including Indian affairs, war with Tripoli and Barbary Pirates, relations with Europe budget, taxes, naval affairs. Printed by Office of the Newport Mercury...
GLC08289
15 January 1861
Curtin, Andrew Gregg (1815-1894)
Daily telegraph --- extra. Inaugural address of Gov. Andrew G. Curtin
Broadside of inaugural address of newly-elected Pennsylvania Governor Curtin, who would serve through the Civil War. Top of the broadside says "Daily Telegraph --- Extra," which is probably a reference to the "Pennsylvania Daily Telegraph," based...
GLC03086
1917-1918
Allied Printing Trades Council
"Oi Adelphi Mas Polemin Iper Tis Elitherias Vithisate Tis! Agorasate Omoloyias Tis Elitherias."
One poster printed in Greek by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Poster is dated 1917-1918, and released during World War I to promote buying liberty bonds.
GLC09815.03
"Amerikas Freiheit ist die unserige. Wir Wollen Sie Verteidigen! Kauft Freiheits Bonds!"
One poster printed in German by the Allied Printing Trades Council dated 1917-1918 released during World War I. Text translates to: America's freedom is ours. We want to defend you! Buy Freedom's Bonds!
GLC09815.05
1961 ca.
Knudsen, R. L. (fl. 1961)
[John and Jacqueline Kennedy with unknown Mexican government officials]
John and Jackie Kennedy stand at a banquet table with four other people making a toast. Behind the table is a backdrop with the American and Mexican flag crossed.
GLC05723.03
"I Nostri Fratelli Stanno Combattendo Per La Liberta! Aiutateli. Acquistate Liberty Bonds."
One poster printed in Italian by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Item is dated 1917-1918 and was released during World War I. The text translates to: Our Brothers Are Fighting For Freedom! Help them. Buy Liberty Bonds.
GLC09815.04
18 April 1794
U.S. Congress
Resolution: "That the present Embargo be continued"
Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Concerning the Quasi-War with France. States that the present Enbargo be continued until "the twenty fifth day of May next."
GLC00265.01
1790/04/14
The Secretary of State.... [report on supplying coinage from England]
Broadside printed by Childs and Swaine. First printing of Jefferson's first published report as Secretary of State rejecting a proposal to import copper coins minted in England as an infringement on American sovereignty. The idea had been proposed...
GLC01738
circa 1809
Dignified retirement: parody on the house that Jack built, -- fitted to the times
A parody of the nursery rhyme styled upon eighteenth century children's chapbooks making fun of Jefferson's retirement at a time of national crisis. The figures are rough allegories of Jefferson (alternately a king then a priest, retiring to a...
GLC02209
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