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Gus Worke, a farmer who came from Germany 40 years ago, Southington, C...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[High school route boys. Adolescents. Some in back row have been newsb...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a child labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ford Motor Co. Marine Car at Dist. Bldg., 9/14/26

Public domain photograph of large building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The conference between the brothers how to get rich, British Cartoon P...

Print shows Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe seated at a table discussing how to profit from the war in America. The Devil stands between them and answers their question, "... [H]ow shall we get ri... More

American commerce in Flames! Americans! See the execution of Bonaparte...

Positive Photostat.; Political campaign.; Anti-Sullivan poster. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printe... More

"Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1814," mural ...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815. Credit line: The George F. Landegger Collection of District of Columbia Photo... More

The Shawanese prophet and Tecumseh / Huyot.

Print shows Tenskwatawa, the Shawnee Prophet, and Tecumseh, with other Natives and tipis in the background. Printed below image: (See page 669). Erroneously inscribed on mount: From The romance and tragedy of ... More

The philosophy of mind according to Thomas Brown, M. D ... Transylvani...

Imprint 3.; Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 174, Folder 10.

The grand national caravan moving east. / drawn by Hassan Straightshan...

A burlesque parade, led by Andrew Jackson and satirizing various aspects of his administration. The procession moves from right to left. At its head is Jackson, seated on a horse with Martin Van Buren cross-le... More

Cash! All persons that have slaves to dispose of, will do well by givi...

Slaves- Sale. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 186, Folder 27.

An adjourned meeting. At a very large meeting of the citizens of Washi...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 196, Folder 9. Copy scanned: 1

Treasury note, Washington, D.C., Political Cartoon

A parody of the often worthless fractional currencies or "shinplasters" issued by banks, businesses, and municipalities in lieu of coin. These fractional notes proliferated during the Panic of 1837 with the eme... More

Outrage. Fellow Citizens, An abolitionist, of the most revolting chara...

On verso: 2-94-220.41; 22806216. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 118, Folder 30.

Alton Institute. A lecture will be delivered this evening, at the Bapt...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 16, Folder 3.

... A regular meeting of the above society, will be held at the Old Co...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 17, Folder 11.

The buffalo hunt - Drawing. Public domain image.

An optimistic view of the presidential prospects of Martin Van Buren, nominated at the Free Soil Party's August 1848 convention in Buffalo, New York. Here Van Buren rides a buffalo and thumbs his nose as he se... More

Hunting Indians in Florida with blood hounds

A tableau dramatizing the brutal tactics employed by Zachary Taylor as commander of U.S. forces against the Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole War (1835-42). Taylor, on horseback at right, presides ov... More

What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander

The opposition of Northern abolitionists, churchmen, and political figures to enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 is criticized in this rare pro-Southern cartoon. In two panels artist Edward Williams ... More

Primary numerical table. Subtraction. John C. Dow, Lawrence [Mass.] [c...

Handwritten on verso: 181. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 61, Folder 39.

United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...

Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor.

Reudy Cressman, dealer in imported and domestic segars of superior bra...

Print shows an advertisement in the form of a $100 denomination bank note for Reudy Cressman's establishment at "No. 318 Vine St., Below Ninth St., Philad'a", "dealer in imported and domestic" cigars and other ... More

Dentistry and Thomsonism. Lahaska, Bucks Co,, Pa. Printedby F. P. Sell...

On verso: Gift, Sarah Mesrall, Jan. 7, 1954. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 156,... More

Gen. Gordon Granger, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Corresponding print is in LOT 4192. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information... More

... Pleasure seekers' and tourists routes for summer travel ... New Yo...

Transportation.; Handwritten on verso: July 22, 1860. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfo... More

Wm. B. Franklin, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, in pencil, on emulsion: 3795. Corresponding print is in LOT 4192. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congre... More

W.D. Pender, C.S.A., killed at Gettysburg

Photograph shows a half-length portrait of William Dorsey Pender. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

George Stoneman, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: 3815; tape on emulsion: 599 [crossed out]. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congre... More

Portrait of a Federal soldier. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Forms part of Selected Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 (Library of Congress) Copy photo made by LC in 1961 of tintype from unidentified source. American Memory edition timeline. No. 1059 Credit line: Civil war... More

Gen. John F. Ballier, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

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Gen. Montgomery Meigs, U.S.A., American Civil War Photograph, Glass Ne...

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Mower, American Civil War Photograph, Glass Negative.

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[Civil War envelope showing eagle with shield above American flags]

Addressed to Mr. John A. Barney, Co. B, 10th Regt. Wis. Vol., Edgefield June [?], Tenn.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

Secession exploded, Confederate States of America.

This strongly anti-Confederate satire is a fantastical vision of the Union defeat of the secessionist movement. A hideous monster representing secession emerges from the water at left. He is hit by a charge fro... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and Virginia sword belt p...

Case: Leather, scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collect... More

[Unidentified private in Confederate uniform with Bowie knife]

Case: Leather (half); floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Paul Brzozowski, F... More

Wagon train, gelatin silver print during American Civil War

Part of Brady Handy Collection. Public domain photograph of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate artilleryman uniform and greatcoa...

Case: Berg, no. 3-154. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Paul Reeder, Germantown, Tenness... More

Indian Mound in Monument Gardens, Chattanooga

Photograph shows a group of men, most in uniform, in front of the Indian mound near Chattanooga. No. B1285. Hand written on verso: "Miller VIII, 219". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Civil War envelope showing Columbia standing atop cannon and holding A...

Addressed to Mrs. Henretta Rhoad, Troy, Maine ; postmarked Washington, D.C., 1862 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Caricature of Abraham Lincoln wearing Native American headdress, seat...

Public domain photograph of meeting, discussion, group of people, political event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Civil War envelope for Company G, 22nd Regiment New York State Militi...

Addressed to Mrs. Pamela L. Gibson, 125 West 45th St., New York; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Harper's Ferry, Aug. 30. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collec... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lincoln in oval border decorat...

Addressed to Miss Sarah Sparks, Lanesboro, Susqa. Co., Penn.; postmarked Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photo... More

Civil War envelope showing Confederate stars and bars flag

Addressed to Miss Mary E. Whitehead, Scotland Neck, N.Ca.; postmarked Enfield, N.C. Jul. 6; stamped paid. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: John L. Kimbrough, Confederate States of America... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "The star spang...

Addressed to Miss Mary A. Davis, Hawleyville, Conn.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1862. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Unidentified cavalry soldier in Confederate uniform and Valley Ranger...

Case: Imitation Eichmeyer. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Bill Turner, La Plata, Maryl... More

[Unidentified officer in Confederate uniform with wife and baby]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with wife and daughters holding...

Case: Leather, floral and scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Fam... More

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with saxhorn

Case: Berg, no. 1-86. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Civil War Image Shop, Milan, Ohio, June 20... More

23d New York Infantry - Public domain portrait print

Picryl description: Public domain image of an 18th-19th century military conflict, armed forces, infantry, militia, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civil war glass negatives and related prints - Harris and Ewing, Washi...

Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. No. 2306. Mounted with four other photographs with general caption: (Defe... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and unidentified man, pos...

Case: leather; geometric design; vintage case provided by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms ... More

[William Jenkins, North Carolina soldier, in artillery uniform, with p...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Title devised by Library staff and Flickr Commons project, 2013. Case: leather, floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this co... More

[Full standing black soldier, rifle with fixed bayonet]

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of African American soldier standing in front of a studio backdrop. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.331) Title from Gladstone collection checklist.... More

[Confederate soldier identified as Jonathan Sweet of Meridian, Mississ...

Photograph shows partially identified soldier. Case: Leather; geometric. Searches of American Civil War Research Database and Ancestry.com on Jan. 12, 2015 were unable to find a Jonathan Sweet of Mississippi. ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate infantry uniform with musket and ...

Revolver is possibly a Griswald & Gunnison percussion revolver. Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.l... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform], American Civil War.

Case: Berg, no. 3-488. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Nick Harris, 2012. Forms part of... More

The steamship Marion, on her way to New York with the wives and childr...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1861 Feb. 23, p. 212.

Chattanooga - Public domain historical image during American Civil War...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Tennessee, mid-19th century albumen print, no copyright restrictions.

Lt. Gen. Jas. Longstreet, American Civil War.

Photograph shows Lieutenant General James Longstreet in uniform. Handwritten name on recto bottom. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More information about this collection is available at http://h... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with Gardner patent cante...

Photograph shows soldier in dilapidated condition. Case: Rinhart, no. 141. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.l... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union frock coat, kepi, and U.S. belt buckle ...

Case: Berg, no. 6-140; vintage case provided by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and state of New York belt buck...

Case: Berg, no. 3-66; vintage velvet supplied by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: ... More

[Civil War envelope showing bust of Columbia encircled with laurel bra...

Addressed to Mr. Emil Fourgerel, No. 16 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio; postmarked Newport, R.I., May 23; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Yorktown, Virginia (vicinity). Allen's farm house. Headquarters of Gen...

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Headquarters of Gen'l Lafayette, before the battle of Yorktown. Corresponding print is in LOT 4165-G. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1... More

[Envelope addressed to Rev. Wm. Banks, Chaplain 4th S.C. Cavalry, (car...

Handwritten envelope addressed to William Banks of 4th South Carolina Cavalry Regiment; bears 10-cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

Pittsburg landing - Public domain portrait drawing

Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.677) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Seabrook's fish pond - Two people in a small boat on a lake

Photograph shows two Union soldiers and one African American man in a row boat on a pond with bridges and the Seabrook house in the distant background. Title inscribed in ink on the front of the mount. Gladston... More

The great American What is it? chased by Copper-heads

An anti-Lincoln satire, showing the Republican incumbent and his supporters menaced by giant "Copperheads" (Peace Democrats). After a speech on May 1, 1863, asserting that the Civil War was being fought to fre... More

Winslow Homer - Campaign sketches. The coffee call / H.W. [i.e. W.H.]

Print shows Army of the Potomac soldiers waiting for coffee at a campfire in an encampment. Purchase; William Reese Company; 2013; (DLC/PP-2013:089.01).

Astrology! What is astrology? ... Professor Baron has a profound knowl...

Astrology.; Handwritten on verso: 29 Jan. 1863. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 70... More

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Little Round Top, American Civil War Glass N...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Union troops on rocks climbing to the summit of Lookout Mountain] / J...

Photograph shows soldiers led by Captain John Wilson reenacting climb to plant 8th Kentucky Infantry Regiment battle flag on the summit of Lookout Mountain (Source: Will Stapp, January 2016). Photographed by Ro... More

Genl Rawlings[sic]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Bust portrait of officer in uniform. Title inscribed lower left. Rawlins was promoted to Brigadier General, 11 August 1863. Purchase; Conner & Rosenkranz; 1986; (DLC/PP-1986:108).

"Pine Cottage", Civil War soldiers winter quarters

Caption continues: "(US Army Signal corps "Brady photographs" catalogue, 1921, no. B-256)".

Stamp duties imposed by the act of Congress of July 1, 1862 and its am...

On verso: Filed March 18, 1863. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 124, Folder 26a.

[General Grant, Lt. Col. Bowers, and General Rawlins at Grant's headqu...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Civil War camp scene, showing company kitchen, 1863(?)

Alternate title handwritten on item. On mount: US Army Signal Corps "Brady photographs" catalogue, 1921.

[Petersburg, Virginia]. Group of mechanics of 1st Division, 9th Army C...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[John B. Gallie gun, Fort McAllister, Georgia]

Title devised by Library staff based on identification by David Richardson, Jack Melton, and Talley Kirkland, September 2015. Photo formerly misidentified as Swamp Angel gun, Morris Island, South Carolina. Date... More

[Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform] / M.B. Brady & Co. Nationa...

Public domain photograph related to President Ulysses Grant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aiken house on Weldon Railroad, Virginia / negative by J. Reekie, posi...

Photograph showing a farm house near Petersburg. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. 2, no. 71. Copyright by A. Gardne... More

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Officers of 50th Regiment Pennsylvania Infan...

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Petersburg, Virginia. Blandford church and graveyard

Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Petersburg, Va. Blandford Church. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General i... More

Washington, District of Columbia. Government repair shops. Wheelright ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Charles Dickens - Public domain portrait print

Bust. Photoprint by J. Gurney & Son. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Seventh Regiment armory. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows the Seventh Infantry Armory in New York City which shared space with Tompkins Market. Illus. in: The manual of the Seventh regiment, National guard, S.N.Y. New York : Pub. by the Board of officers,... More

The Last speech on impeachment--Thaddeus Stevens closing the debate in...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1868 March 21, p. 180. Public domain photograph of a political meeting, politicians, politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior of a palace hotel car used on the Pacific Railroad / sketched...

Interior of dining car on railroad. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 May 29, p. 348.

Bill Drennan, Indian scout and companion of Kit Carson / N.H. Rose, Sa...

Bill Drennan, half-length portrait, facing slightly right. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1776 - International exhibition, Philadelphia - 1876. Office of the Un...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 159, Folder 49.

McKinley, William. C.M. Bell Studio, Washington DC

Title is unverified name of sitter or person who ordered the photograph, from handwritten label on negative sleeve or negative. Date based on span of years of C.M. Bell Collection. Negative number assigned by L... More

Carnival of blood! Republicans to be massacred at the polls! Secret De...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 128, Folder 47.

Stranger things have happened. Hold on, and you may walk over the slug...

Cartoon showing Thomas F. Bayard holding on to tail of Democratic donkey, which is going over cliff, and man standing by Republican elephant, which is lying on ground; the White House in background, with flag "... More

Arch Rock, Mackinac Island - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain photograph of a cave, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canoeing at Belle Isle, Detroit

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Panoramic view of the city of Youngstown, county seat of Mahoning Co.,...

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - panorama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Negro cabin near U.S. Capitol - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a cabin with many room extensions on a slight hill. An African American woman stands on a porch outside the front door. There is a study of a cabin lower left and a sketch of a man below the image... More

National bazaar, industrial and art exposition, for the benefit of the...

Beecher, captain of Yale foot ball team Old Judge & Gypsy Queen Cigare...

Cigarette card for Goodwin & Co. tobacco manufacturer shows portrait of Henry Ward Beecher, football player for Yale University. Issued by: Goodwin & Co., New York.