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Howard ambulance, rear and side view, tailgate up, on city street.

Howard ambulance, rear and side view, tailgate up, on city street.

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Girl from Rättvik, province of Dalarna, Sweden

Girl from Rättvik, province of Dalarna, Sweden

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The National Cemetery, rear of Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C. : Under the supervision of Capt. James M. Moore, A.Q.M., U.S.A.

The National Cemetery, rear of Soldiers' Home, Washington, D.C. : Unde...

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James Brownlee : Wounds in chest & abdomen.

James Brownlee : Wounds in chest & abdomen.

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Shirtless man stands with right arm in brace and harness, grasps long wooden pole in hand.

Shirtless man stands with right arm in brace and harness, grasps long ...

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Wagon park. - Public domain dedication image

Wagon park. - Public domain dedication image

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umerus removed from right arm of John F. Claghorn, 214 Gold St. Brooklyn. Operation performed by Dr. James B. [Cutter or Cutler], 384 Broad St. Newark N.J.

umerus removed from right arm of John F. Claghorn, 214 Gold St. Brookl...

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Col. Geo. A. Mühleck. - Public domain portrait print

Col. Geo. A. Mühleck. - Public domain portrait print

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Lewis H. Steiner, M.D. : Chief Inspector (U.S.S.C.) Army of the Potomac

Lewis H. Steiner, M.D. : Chief Inspector (U.S.S.C.) Army of the Potoma...

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Plate 6. Dr. Hamiltons case of osteo-myelitis after immediate, double amputation of arms. Left arm circular method. Case 29. Tobias Dillon.

Plate 6. Dr. Hamiltons case of osteo-myelitis after immediate, double ...

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Plate 4. Dr. Gouley’s case of osteo-myelitis after compound fracture of femur from R.R. injury. Lower moiety. Case 11.  Michael Stack.

Plate 4. Dr. Gouley’s case of osteo-myelitis after compound fracture o...

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Graves of Union soldiers on Belle Isle, Richmond. April 8, 1865.

Graves of Union soldiers on Belle Isle, Richmond. April 8, 1865.

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Plate "13 or 14." John Schmidt (...) 28. Amputation at hip joint. Sept. 1866. By Dr. Hamilton.

Plate "13 or 14." John Schmidt (...) 28. Amputation at hip joint. Sept...

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Opening of gospel of Mark, with title and miniature of Mark in elaborate borders, with human figures.

Opening of gospel of Mark, with title and miniature of Mark in elabora...

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Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew.  Miniature of Matthew.  Elaborate full border with human figures.

Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew. Miniature of Matthew. Elabor...

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Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

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Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

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Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

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Paper Money, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Paper Money, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

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Letter to the Gentlemen Auditors of the Army

Letter to the Gentlemen Auditors of the Army

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Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

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Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

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Dr. J. W. Page [standing] - Public domain dedication image

Dr. J. W. Page [standing] - Public domain dedication image

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Graves of Union soldiers on Belle Isle, Richmond. April 8, 1865.

Graves of Union soldiers on Belle Isle, Richmond. April 8, 1865.

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

Paper Money - Public domain dedication image

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Paper Money, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Paper Money, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

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Torn love letter to Elena Crane from Mario Gigliucci
James Madison correspondence: Letter to Marien Lamar

James Madison correspondence: Letter to Marien Lamar

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Bancroft, George (1800-1891) / Duyckinck family papers

Bancroft, George (1800-1891) / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

The vindication of astrology &c

The vindication of astrology &c

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Letters received - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Letters received - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Joseph Hawley Papers - 1741, 1750 and undated

Joseph Hawley Papers - 1741, 1750 and undated

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Miscellaneous booksellers and publishers, 1882-1883 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Miscellaneous booksellers and publishers, 1882-1883 - Samuel J. Tilden...

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

The vindication of astrology &c

The vindication of astrology &c

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Portrait of Matthew in gold frame on purple background, with gold, green, and other colors

Portrait of Matthew in gold frame on purple background, with gold, gre...

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Jan. 1846-Nov. 1846 - Public domain document scan
The construction of docks at Brest by the U.S. Engineers. Brest, Finistere, France.

The construction of docks at Brest by the U.S. Engineers. Brest, Finis...

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Sanitary Commission Lodge for Invalid Soldiers [Alexandria, Va.]

Sanitary Commission Lodge for Invalid Soldiers [Alexandria, Va.]

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Boat No. 1, the "Bonnie Jean" in the upper end of the Grand Canyon. Snapshot by James Hogue, 1890. McDonald, Gibson, Kane, Stanton.

Boat No. 1, the "Bonnie Jean" in the upper end of the Grand Canyon. Sn...

Robert Brewster Stanton photographs Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New-York United Whaling Company receipt to Hugh Gaine

New-York United Whaling Company receipt to Hugh Gaine

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Prehistoric piers and party of '89-'90. RBS at far left.
Slovakian women. - Public domain portrait photograph

Slovakian women. - Public domain portrait photograph

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"In our journey through Glen Canyon, we stopped to examine and enjoy many of the beautiful glens." Photo by F.A. Nims, 1899.
Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Felix Lantier and his dog. Snapshot by Robert B. Stanton. 1890.
Photograph #63 - Public domain dedication image
Series VI. Photographs. - Public domain dedication image

Series VI. Photographs. - Public domain dedication image

Robert Brewster Stanton photographs Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Series VI. Photographs. - Public domain dedication image
Series VI. Photographs. - Public domain dedication image
Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Fifth vision: an angel announces judgment to men of many categories of life; another angel points to the city of Babylon falling to pieces.

Fifth vision: an angel announces judgment to men of many categories of...

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Pontoon bridge over Rappahannock, at Fredericksburg, May 20, ‘64.

Pontoon bridge over Rappahannock, at Fredericksburg, May 20, ‘64.

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

View at Savage Station - Public domain dedication image

View at Savage Station - Public domain dedication image

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Miniature of the Visitation, initials, linefillers, border design.

Miniature of the Visitation, initials, linefillers, border design.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14ht-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. The Visitation is a scene in the New Testament that depicts the ... More

Annunciation to the Shepherds; large initial, border design, placemarkers.

Annunciation to the Shepherds; large initial, border design, placemark...

The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce that she had been chosen to give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. The event is recorded in the New Testamen... More

Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller.

Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration...

Public domain scan of a decorated illuminated manuscript page, medieval, 13th-14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel G... More

Miniature of John the Baptist and seemingly different style of border decoration. Text in gold.

Miniature of John the Baptist and seemingly different style of border ...

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Miniature of David and Goliath. Initials, border, placemarkers.

Miniature of David and Goliath. Initials, border, placemarkers.

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Miniature of Christ, rubric, small initial, note of owner A.A. Smets in upper right corner.

Miniature of Christ, rubric, small initial, note of owner A.A. Smets i...

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Opening of first book, miniature with large blue initial, border design, arms of first owner, placemarkers, rubric.

Opening of first book, miniature with large blue initial, border desig...

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Miniature of Jean Hayton, in his Premonstratensian robes, offering his book to Clement V.  Rubric, puzzle initial and small initial, linefiller.

Miniature of Jean Hayton, in his Premonstratensian robes, offering his...

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Larger initial, plus 2-line and 1-line initials, border design, rubrics.

Larger initial, plus 2-line and 1-line initials, border design, rubric...

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Goode, Richard U - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Goode, Richard U - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature of Samson holding up columns.

Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature of Samson holding up colu...

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Text with rubric.  Miniature of agricultural laborers.

Text with rubric. Miniature of agricultural laborers.

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Rubric; full-page miniature including Samuel.

Rubric; full-page miniature including Samuel.

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Rubric and miniature showing army and massacre outside tents.

Rubric and miniature showing army and massacre outside tents.

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Full-page miniature and rubric.

Full-page miniature and rubric.

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Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature showing army.

Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature showing army.

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Full-page miniature showing God raining arrows of fire.

Full-page miniature showing God raining arrows of fire.

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Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature showing dead man.

Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature showing dead man.

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Text with placemarkers, rubric, and half-page miniature showing a battle.

Text with placemarkers, rubric, and half-page miniature showing a batt...

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Text with rubric and placemarkers; miniature in one column showing Moses' marriage.

Text with rubric and placemarkers; miniature in one column showing Mos...

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Full-page miniature. - Public domain dedication image

Full-page miniature. - Public domain dedication image

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Full-page miniature. - Public domain dedication image

Full-page miniature. - Public domain dedication image

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Rubric and full-page miniature of Joseph and his brothers.

Rubric and full-page miniature of Joseph and his brothers.

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Rubric and full-page miniature showing the sacrifice of Isaac.

Rubric and full-page miniature showing the sacrifice of Isaac.

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Text with rubrics and placemarkers; miniature in one column.

Text with rubrics and placemarkers; miniature in one column.

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Text with rubric and placemarkers.  Half-page miniature of soldiers dead outside tents.

Text with rubric and placemarkers. Half-page miniature of soldiers de...

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Text with rubric and placemarkers.  Half-page miniature of David giving the letter for Uriah to a soldier.

Text with rubric and placemarkers. Half-page miniature of David givin...

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Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette

Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette

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Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page.

Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page.

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Opening of text, large initial, miniature of Resurrection with instruments of crucifixion, border design with grotesque and bird.

Opening of text, large initial, miniature of Resurrection with instrum...

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Letter to Gen. [Horatio] Gates [New York]

Letter to Gen. [Horatio] Gates [New York]

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Why Price did not Capture St. Louis

Why Price did not Capture St. Louis

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Letter from John Holt

Letter from John Holt

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Lowell, Josephine Shaw - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Lowell, Josephine Shaw - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Why Price did not Capture St. Louis

Why Price did not Capture St. Louis

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Brearley, W.H - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Brearley, W.H - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

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Pittenger, William - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Pittenger, William - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contribution...

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Why Price did not Capture St. Louis

Why Price did not Capture St. Louis

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Liebschutz, Adolph - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Liebschutz, Adolph - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contribution...

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1759

1759

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Plymouth, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

Plymouth, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

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Poe, Edgar Allan (1890-1849) / Duyckinck family papers

Poe, Edgar Allan (1890-1849) / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

undated letters / Duyckinck family papers

undated letters / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

Letters / Duyckinck family papers

Letters / Duyckinck family papers

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undated letters / Duyckinck family papers

undated letters / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

Letters / Duyckinck family papers

Letters / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

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