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[1908-1920]
Dixon, Joseph K. (fl. 1908-1924)
Full length portrait of a Native American man
Native American man holding a wolf skin; with wooded background. "245" inscribed in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.40
Full length portrait of a Native American woman
Native American woman with wooded background. Various markings (some crossed out) inscribed in blue pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.35
[American Indian children on Alcatraz Island]
One telephoto taken by United Press International dated November 29, 1969. Image depicts a group of children walking outside Alcatraz. Wire transfer information states that 400 people occupy the former prison island and that they demand ownership of...
GLC09793
1844
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
Letter from the American Anti-Slavery Society
A letter issued by various members of the American Anti-Slavery Society asking for financial support from the "anti-slavery public."
GLC06143.01
circa 1790-1794
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Abstracts of letters regarding the Indian War]
List of abstracts from letters relating to the Indian Wars, ranging from 29 May to 18 September, though the year is unknown. Circa date based on the content of the letter.
GLC02437.08240
[1833/12/01 ca.]
Madison, James (1751-1836)
American Colonization Society membership certificate, signed blank
Printed membership certificate signed by Madison as President and R. R. Gurley as Secretary. The American Colonization Society resettled freed black slaves in Liberia. D.B. Mattern letter 6/14/96, Madison accepted the presidency per his 19 February...
GLC04675.02
1871
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
[Group portrait of five Native American men]
No series assigned. Negative number 349.
GLC03095.94
1775-1776
Aitken, Robert (1735-1802)
The Pennsylvania magazine, or, American monthly museum.
Nearly complete run, edited in part by Thomas Paine. Total of 13 issues from January to December 1775 (12 issues plus one supplement), January 1776, February 1776 (incomplete with facsimile cover) and March 1776. Two additional issues for April...
GLC06466
Bust length portrait of Native American man
Inscribed "631 Surrounded" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.21
The man, identified as a San Carlos Apache, is wrapped in a blanket, holding a bow and arrows. Inscribed "573 Nethla" in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.22
Half length portrait of a Native American man
Inscribed "586 Long Knife-Sword" in ink on verso, possibly the name of the man in the image.
GLC03911.08.23
Inscribed " 674 'Mountain Chief.' Blackfoot." in pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.28
"Chief Plenty Coos, who received all the chiefs at the last great Council" inscribed in pencil on verso; "788" stamped in ink on verso.
GLC03911.08.36
With wooded background. "16." inscribed in blue pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.37
"Brave Bear. Southern Cheyenne." inscribed in ink on verso; "561" inscribed in pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.39
Half length seated portrait of a Native American man
Native American man with tall headdress, and holding a wooden horse. Inscribed "671" in pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.31
Native American wearing a horned headdress, and holding a bow and arrow. Inscribed "23" in blue pencil on verso.
GLC03911.08.34
1899
Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861-1865. Volume II Official reports...
Second edition.
GLC00267.288
1908-1924
American Indian Archive, 21 letters [decimalized .01-.07]
Includes letters from William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Theodore Roosevelt, European military leaders and a TMS of John J. "Blackjack" Pershing on American Indian contributions to victory.
GLC03911
January 1791- June 1791
Carey, Mathew (1760-1839)
The American Museum or Universal Magazine. [Vol. 9 (1791)]
Contains six monthly issues, January to June 1791. Bound in contemporary leather. Published by Carey, Stewart & Co. Contains a lot of information on American history at the beginning of the U.S. Government, Indian "depradations (sic)," Washington...
GLC03461
1723/12/20
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: threat of war with Indians
Philip writes of some violent attacks by Indians and the need to fortify in case of a war. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01525
23 December 1793
Henley, David (1749-1823)
[Voucher for Henley's pay as a clerk in War Department]
Asks James Henry Langier, a clerk in the War Department, to give his pay to Burgess Allison. He is asking for pay for his services as clerk in the War Department from 1-5 July. The total is $7. It is signed at the bottom by Allison stating he...
GLC02437.06004
1723/03/16
to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war between Indians
Philip writes that an Indian interpreter has been dispatched to speak with the Maquase and Schaahkook Indians of New York, as a war between them and the Eastern Indians seems dangerously possible. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01555
1861-1865 ca.
Stereocards, mostly Anthony War Views, O'Sullivan, etc. [decimalized]
271 stereocards primarily E. & H. T. Anthony's "War Views," and "Prominent Portraits." Other publishers include Timothy O'Sullivan, G.W. Pach and Taylor & Huntington. See separate database for a complete listing of images. Highlights include a "War...
GLC05137
1892/12/15
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to James J. Meyers re: support of Henry Cabot Lodge for Civil Service reform, &c
With TR's autograph pen corrections on p. 2. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.
GLC06622.01
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