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5 September 1863
E.W. Ayres and W.H. Wade
Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 9 (September 5, 1863)]
Sketch of Honorable James A. Seddon, Secretary of War of the Confederate States.
GLC05959.76.42
24 January 1863
Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (January 24, 1863)]
The war along the Mississippia, Sketch of Barkdale's Mississippi Pickets watching the yankee pontoons at Fredericksburg.
GLC05959.76.13
The war along the Mississippia, Sketch of Barksdale's Mississippi Pickets watching the Yankee pontoons at Fredericksburg.
GLC05959.76.16
20 May 1864
Bennett, James Gordon (1841-1918)
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,108 (May 20, 1864)]
War news. Grant, a brisk engagement on Wednesday. Sherman, important successes in Georgia.
GLC08427.11
10 November 1836
Phelps, Amos A. (Amos Augustus) (1805-1847)
The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (November 10, 1836)]
Some waterstaining, some faint penciled notes in an unknown hand to some paragraphs of text. Devoted mostly to the proceedings of the Second Annual New York State Anti-Slavery Society. Phelps serves as editor. Published weekly for the American...
GLC08875.01
22 June 1863
Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879)
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 42, (June 22, 1863)]
News about Gen. Johnston in Vicksburg. Northern news. Editorial on Pendleton Murray, candidate for governor. Juvenile entertainment. Correspondence with Lord Lyons about the war.
GLC05959.51.079
4 March 1864
William Lloyd and Co.
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 301 (March 4, 1864)]
The enemy around Richmond - Butler's advance up the Penisula, General Scott on the war.
GLC05959.72.060
12 May 1864
Hale, E.J. (1802-1880)
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 13, no.1331 (May 12, 1864)]
Hoke's Brigade at Plymouth, The War in Virginia, The Expedition to Newbern, Public Laws.
GLC05959.34.34
5 December 1850
Quincy, Edmund (1808-1877)
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 28, whole no. 548 (December 5, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on the "Reception of George Thompson, M.P., at Worcester," a message from President Millard Fillmore, and miscellaneous other reports....
GLC08875.35
10 March 1863
Adair & Smith (1861-1864)
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 23 (March 10, 1863)]
This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the "Grand Jury Presentments", an Evaluation of General Green's Plan of Finance, an article "To the Teachers of Confederate States, a brief article discussing the food...
GLC05959.09.152
20 January 1863
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 287 (January 20, 1863)]
This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes one main article of a "Message of President Jefferson Davis". It updates the Confederacy on the war and what he expects of the Confederate States in terms of the war effort.
GLC05959.09.127
9 January 1864
Brownlow, William Gannaway (1805-1877)
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (January 9, 1864)]
General Grant & Foster, Teaching the slaves to rebel, Compensating the rebels, Effects of war upon the South. Brig. General Averill has destroyed Longstreet's winter supplies, General Burnside's speech, Andrew Jackson on coercing a state.
GLC05959.50.03
11 November 1806
Babson & Rust (fl. 1804-1806)
Eastern repository. [Vol. IV, no. 21 (November 11, 1806)]
Contains the notice of Henry Knox's death and his eulogy. Describes Knox's burial and the military honors given. Along with discussing Knox's character, the eulogy addresses Knox's contribution to the Revolutionary War, his time as Secretary of War...
GLC02437.10608
3 April 1851
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 45, whole no. 565 (April 3, 1851)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article by former United States Representative Joel Roberts Poinsett on nullification. Contains articles on "The Free Soilers and the Abominable...
GLC08875.42
1 January 1745
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 838 (January 1, 1745)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships....
GLC06670.041
no date
Unknown
They planned "Roger"
A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams sitting at a table with papers for "Roger" the musical. He is flanked by two men on either side who look down in concentration. The article describes them as the "brain-trust" who created the...
GLC09587.223
2 July 1861
Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863)
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 57, no. 11, 191 (July 2, 1861)]
The Recognition of the South, News from Missouri, Seward's Threats, The War & Postal Arrangements.
GLC05959.44.07
22 February 1865
Southern churchman. [Vol. 31, no. 8 (February 22, 1865)]
University of Virginia, New Theology During the War, Reverend Minnigerodes Sermon About our Reverses on the Battlefield.
GLC05959.60.03
19 June 1851
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 12, no. 4, whole no. 576 (June 19, 1851)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article from the Southern Press on "The Constitutional Rights of Secession." Includes an article on abolitionist George Thompson's recent address at...
GLC08875.44
No date
["Swoose" plane]
This newspaper clipping is from an unknown newspaper. The front is a black and white photograph of a plane in flight. Caption reads: "designed for use in snow, this novel ski-wheel gear is on North American 'Texan' (AT-6, SNJ). It was dubbed 'Swoose...
GLC09587.067
3 July 1863
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 797 (July 3, 1863)]
The War in the West, Report of the Capture of the Atlanta, From Lee's Army.
GLC05959.42.15
19 August 1861
Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 40 (August 19, 1861)]
The Battle in Missouri, Affairs on the Potomac - Firing at Aquia Creek, Condemnation of the American Blockade - France and England Likely to Interfere.
GLC05959.56.048
7 November 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 24, whole no. 544 (November 7, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Great Meeting at Castle Garden in Favor of the Constitution and the Union - What Will Be Said and Done," a letter of Daniel Webster...
GLC08875.34
13 March 1851
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 42, whole no. 562 (March 13, 1851)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on the "The British West Indies in 1850" and "The Evil Congress," among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell...
GLC08875.40
4 August 1862
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 517 (August 4, 1862)]
The Battle of Secessionville, Official Report, Organ's Expedition, The War in the West.
GLC05959.43.07
27 April 1861
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 136 (April 27, 1861)]
Minutes of an Officer in Fort Sumter, Harper's Ferry Affair, Fayetteville Arsenal Surrendered, The Border War.
GLC05959.44.04
3 December 1861
Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes, publishers
Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 22 (December 3, 1861)]
Subjects include proclamation by Gov. Brown urging Georgians to fight, Evacuation of Tybee, Our Defenses on Islands. This issue contains fragments of local war news stories, including information about the Richmond Dispatch, a report of the burial of...
GLC05959.01.03
24 January 1850
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 35, whole no. 503 (January 24, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "Northern Politics." Includes a report from an anti-slavery convention held in Syracuse, New York, and an announcement for the Sixteenth...
GLC08875.16
23 June 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,142 (June 23, 1864)]
War news. Sherman's operations in Georgia with map. News from Europe.
GLC08427.17
29 September 1862
Turner, Joseph Addison
The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 1(September 29, 1862)]
Secretary Seward on the object of the war, Southern National Anthem (p.6)
GLC05959.02.01
9 February 1837
The Emancipator. [Vol. 1, no. 41 (February 9, 1837)]
This issue contains a printing of a speech by the Reverend William Goodell, an abolitionist from New York, at a recent Anti-Slavery Convention. Includes coverage from the Meeting of the Baptist Missionary Society, and other miscellaneous reports....
GLC08875.03
Hughes, Alfred
[Three newspaper clippings]
Three undated newspaper clippings from unknown publications: "A Willing Captive," "Be Careful with Fly Poison Papers," and "A Wrathful Order from the Rebel War Department: Gen. Pope and His Officers Not to be Treated as Prisoners of War."
GLC02166.114
9 May 1898
Scene of the Pending Great Naval Battle Between the United States and Spain
Map of area covered in the expected battle between Spain and the United States. The Spanish fleet is between the island of St. Thomas and St. Domingo. The American fleet is on its way to Puerto Rico, to fight the fleet from Cape Verde. Date from...
GLC02691.12.12
30 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,178 (July 30, 1864)]
War news. Grant, the fighting at Deep Bottom. Sherman, the Union lines steadily closing around Atlanta. News from New Orleans.
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May & June 1862
Redmond, Dennis (fl. 1856-1865)
Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 5 & 6 (May & June, 1862)]
Cattle for the South, Negro Slavery, What Shall be Done with the Contrabands, Virginia War Whiskey. A letter to the editor encourages the North to understand and support slavery due to its mild climate and uplifting work environment. An editorial...
GLC05959.11.04
28 September 1969
Arnold, Martin (fl. 1969)
"There Is No Rest For Roy Wilkins"
One newspaper article entitled, "There Is No Rest For Roy Wilkins," written by Martin Arnold dated September 28, 1969. Item is a featured profile on Roy Wilkins, executive director of the NAACP. Highlights his moderate approach towards civil rights...
GLC09640.222
1862
Spelman, John (1821-1899)
Weekly state journal.
A column titled "Latest News" gives war briefs and reports, as well as a column with "the very latest from the North," detailing war news. Notices from particular North Carolina troops are printed. Laws, minutes, and reports of the state of North...
GLC05959.25
17 April 1851
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 47, whole no. 567 (April 17, 1851)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a continuation in the series of articles entitled "The British West Indies in 1850." Includes an article on "Anti-Slavery in Canada," and miscellaneous...
GLC08875.43
27 March 1851
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 44, whole no. 564 (March 27, 1851)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a continuation of the article on the "The British West Indies in 1850." Includes coverage of abolitionist George Thompson's visits to Rochester and...
GLC08875.41
10 November 1863
Morse, N.S. (fl. 1862-1864)
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 309 (November 10, 1863)]
Subjects include General Expectation of a Battle in the Vicinity of Chattanooga, Forces Now Occupy Knoxville, Tennessee, Sherman to Command in Tennessee, Meade to Advance Again, The Federals Occupying Charleston, Capture of Bragg's Forage Train, From...
GLC05959.07.03
30 May 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 32, whole no. 3527 (May 30, 1862)]
Letters from Mr. William H. Seat, the 2nd regiment Texas infantry, Captain William Christian. Mexican war news, with a decree by Benito Juarez and a French protest. Letter from New Orleans, North Carolina, and Galveston. General Jeff Thompson's naval...
GLC05959.51.043
1946
The Roanoke Times
Addison Youth Is State Jaycee Contest Winner
A story discussing 17-year-old Kenneth Whitlock, from Lucy Addison High School, winning the Junior Chamber of Commerce regional oratorical contest. He is the first African-American to do so. The article also notes he was the president of the state...
GLC09587.271
Spirit of the age. [Vol. 13. no. 50 (August 4, 1862)]
Lincoln Issues His Proclamation, Seizing Property for Use in War, Ex-President Van Buren Dies, A Victory in Western Virginia, Letter from the Commander-in-Chief, Official War Bulletin from Edwin N. Stanton, Sec. of War, The Complete Decimation of...
GLC05959.33.02
1 January 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1418 (January 1, 1862)]
Death of Prince Albert, War regarded certain, Terrible battle impending. Eulogy for Col. R.F. Terry, with a poem describing his death and a tribute of respect adopted in the House of Representatives. Year in review. Note from the Presbyterian...
GLC05959.51.014
2 August 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 28 (August 2, 1861)]
The Battle of Manassas - 1st Major Land Battle of the War.
GLC05959.56.034
8 November 1849
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 24, whole no. 492 (November 8, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains a report on the "Public Reception of William W. Brown in the Metropolis of England." Also includes an announcement for a lecture given by Lucy Stone...
GLC08875.11
18 July 1861
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 204 (July 18, 1861)]
Subjugation of the South, The Fight at Laurel Hill, News of the War, The Atrocious Message of President Linocln, The Fight at Ship Island.
GLC05959.44.09
9 August 1781
Willis, Nathaniel (1755-1831)
Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. 13, no. 903 (August 9, 1781)]
Signed by [William?] Dame. Discusses the war against Great Britain. Contains a report on the progress of the Continental Army near Williamsburg, Virginia written as a letter by the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette describes events of the Battle of...
GLC08823
19 October 1864
Hubbard, F.M. (fl. 1864-1865)
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 6 (October 19, 1864)]
An editorial comments that in these sorrowing times, the consolations of God are even more greatly needed. Minutes from the Ravenscroft Conference are printed. Further editorials discuss the filioque or American change of creed, with attention given...
GLC05959.32.03
7 January 1863
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 276 (January 7, 1863)]
This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes various local advertisments and runaway notices. The main articles are written based on an account of the war given by Burnside. It is noted that "New Englanders [are] sick of war". There...
GLC05959.09.119
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