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Cernan Jump Salutes Flag, NASA Moon program

Cernan Jump Salutes Flag, NASA Moon program

Eugene A. Cernan, Commander, Apollo 17 salutes the flag on the lunar surface during extravehicular activity (EVA) on NASA's final lunar landing mission. The Lunar Module "Challenger" is in the left background b... More

Flag, 18th century - Public domain dedication image

Flag, 18th century - Public domain dedication image

Alida Schuyler (1656–1729) Made in New York, United States Public domain photograph of cotton textile object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Thomas Jefferson to Francis Hopkinson, January 26, 1786

Thomas Jefferson to Francis Hopkinson, January 26, 1786

Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Francis Hopkinson to Thomas Jefferson, April 15, 1787

Francis Hopkinson to Thomas Jefferson, April 15, 1787

Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Thomas Jefferson to Francis Hopkinson, July 6, 1788

Thomas Jefferson to Francis Hopkinson, July 6, 1788

Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Francis Hopkinson to Thomas Jefferson, May 1789, Bill

Francis Hopkinson to Thomas Jefferson, May 1789, Bill

Bill Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Title page and frontispiece to Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Journal of my forty-fifth ascension..., showing a balloon with a man holding an American flag]

[Title page and frontispiece to Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Journal of my ...

Illus. in: Journal of my forty-fifth ascension : being the first performed in America, on the ninth of January, 1793. Philadelphia : Printed by Charles Cist ..., 1793. Title page and frontispiece. Published in... More

Amerikaanse vlag, 1818 - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Amerikaanse vlag, 1818 - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Amerikaanse vlag met twintig sterren en dertien strepen. Op 13 april 1818 door het Amerikaanse Congres ingesteld als de officiële vlag. Deze vlag was alleen in dit jaar geldig.

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with shield and American flag and White House]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with shield and American flag and...

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Photo of Grand Harmonicon, 19th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Grand Harmonicon, 19th century - Public domain dedication

After Francis Hopkinson Smith (American, Baltimore, Maryland 1838–1915 New York) Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Photo of Grand Harmonicon, 19th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Grand Harmonicon, 19th century - Public domain dedication

Francis Hopkinson Smith (American, Baltimore, Maryland 1838–1915 New York) Baltimore, United States

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / engd. by C.G. Childs.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts / engd. by C.G. Childs.

Print shows the front façade of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts building, with tree on the left, circular drive and lawn in front; labeled "Share $50. No. 17". It is inscribed to "Francis Hopkinson" a... More

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site with an American flag and covered wagon

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site with an American flag and cover...

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site National Historic Site with prairie schooner; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American West.... More

Lucy off Cuba [Ship at sea flying American flag.]

Lucy off Cuba [Ship at sea flying American flag.]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of American art painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Washington nautical problem

The Washington nautical problem

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Baillie, J.

Photo of Wool Coverlet, 19th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Wool Coverlet, 19th century - Public domain dedication

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Address to the American flag. Geo. C. Rand & Avery Printers, 3 Cornhill

Address to the American flag. Geo. C. Rand & Avery Printers, 3 Cornhil...

In English. (language) Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The American flag. Composed by John Anderson. Printed by Johnson, 7 North Tenth Street

The American flag. Composed by John Anderson. Printed by Johnson, 7 No...

In English. (language) Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Union case for daguerreotype, ambrotype, or tintype showing eagle holding banner stating "Union Forever" in its beak and American flag in its talons]

[Union case for daguerreotype, ambrotype, or tintype showing eagle hol...

Public domain scan of the book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

map from "Africa and the American Flag"

map from "Africa and the American Flag"

This image has been taken from scan 000020 from "Africa and the American Flag". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.

Untitled (Portrait of Two Standing Women Holding an American Flag)

Untitled (Portrait of Two Standing Women Holding an American Flag)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a daguerreotype portrait, early photography, 19th century, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Tintype of unidentified Union Civil War soldier with hand colored American flag

Tintype of unidentified Union Civil War soldier with hand colored Amer...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first s... More

[Unidentified sailor seated in front of a painted backdrop showing nautical scene, right arm resting on table draped with an American flag]

[Unidentified sailor seated in front of a painted backdrop showing nau...

Case: Leather; oval and scroll design. Purchase; Chester Urban; 2002; (DLC/PP-2002:129) Forms part of: Ambrotype/Tintype photograph filing series (Library of Congress). Exhibited: American Treasures of the Lib... More

The American flag. Composed by John Anderson. Printed by Johnson, 7 North Tenth Street

The American flag. Composed by John Anderson. Printed by Johnson, 7 No...

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Address to the American flag. Geo. C. Rand & Avery Printers, 3 Cornhill

Address to the American flag. Geo. C. Rand & Avery Printers, 3 Cornhil...

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Untitled (Portrait of a Standing Man)

Untitled (Portrait of a Standing Man)

Public domain photograph - 19th-century male studio portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Civil War envelope showing sailor climbing up flagpole to American flag with lines from poem]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor climbing up flagpole to American fl...

Addressed to Miss Adelia Fries, Philadelphia, No. 931 No[r]th Tenth Street; postmarked [Alex]andria, Va.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation at bottom of envelope: Wm. Birney, Maj., 4 [?] Regt., N.J. Vols. Lines fro... More

United States Flags and Pennants

United States Flags and Pennants

The Louis Prang company - was a printing and publishing company in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its high-quality lithographic reproductions of artworks and its production of mass-market Christmas cards usin... More

[Civil War envelope showing flying 34-star American flag with message "The Union, now and forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing flying 34-star American flag with message ...

Addressed to Mr. Tilden Upton, Flanders, N. Jersey; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Hartland, [Mic]h. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Ph... More

[Civil War envelope showing sailor waving hat in front of American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor waving hat in front of American fla...

Addressed to Mr. Wm. E. Tingley, Harford, Susq. Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 29. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and sword]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and sword]

Addressed to Sergeant James Reid, Company B, 79th Regiment, Washington, D.C., or elsewhere; postmarked; bears 3 cent and 1 cent stamps. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquis... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag, cannon, and ships with message "The Star Spangled Banner"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag, cannon, and ships with mess...

Addressed to Mrs. Tirza A. Ingerson, Sycamore, Wyandot Co., Ohio; postmarked Feb. 8, Louisville; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: Sycomore [sic] Feb. the 16, 1862. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-20... More

Civil War envelope showing eagle flying with American flag with message "Union & liberty, onward to victory"

Civil War envelope showing eagle flying with American flag with messag...

Addressed to Miss Julia M. Elliott, care of John Makewen, 55th Street, one door west of Broadway, New York City; postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va.; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "Our nation's pride. A terror to traitors"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "Our nation's p...

Picryl description: Public domain image of stamped postal envelope, free to use, no copyright restrictions

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with forage cap in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with forage cap in front of Ame...

Case: Leather urn interior with scroll exterior. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljunion

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with sword in front of painted backdrop showing weapons and American flag at Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with sword in front of painted ...

Photographer's name attribution based on article: Ertzgaard, John. "The elusive photographer of Benton Barracks." Military images, 10.6 (1989): pp. 24-25. Frame: Berg, no. 7-18. Note on accompanying scrap of pa... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and cannon with message "Shoot the first man that attempts to pull down the American flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and cannon with message "Sho...

Addressed to Mr. E. Cauffman, care Jacob Cauffman Esq., Philadelphia, Penn.; postmarked June 27, 186[?], Baltimore, Md.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilje... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia and American flag with message "Columbia, Columbia, to glory arise"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia and American flag with message "C...

Addressed to Mr. George H. Waldron, South Vassalboro, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Oxford, November 5, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in its talon and snake coiled around Confederate flag in its beak]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in its talon and ...

Addressed to Mrs. A.C. Elsbree, Lewis Centre, Delaware Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag above star design with message "Not a star must fall"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag above star design...

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[Civil War envelope showing eagle in flight carrying American flag in beak]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle in flight carrying American flag in ...

Addressed to Hiram L. Warner, Lyons, Clinton Co., Iowa; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Killbuck, N.Y., Jun. 17. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield, with message "The dread of traitors"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield, with message "Th...

Addressed to Mr. F.E. Hurd, Great Falls, N.H.; postmarked Portsmouth, N.H., May 13; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Ohio]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing messag...

Addressed to Mr. Wm. Scott, Eldersville, Washington Co., Penn.; postmarked Sep. 24; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing American flag

Civil War envelope showing American flag

Addressed to Mr. T.C. Smith, Carver's Harbor, Maine; steamship cancel from the U.S. Bark Ethan Allen. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Three unidentified soldiers playing cards, smoking, and drinking in front of American flag]

[Three unidentified soldiers playing cards, smoking, and drinking in f...

Frame: Thermoplastic; grape and scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Frank Picini, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding American flag, with message "Liberty or death"]

[Civil War envelope showing soldier holding American flag, with messag...

Addressed to Miss Eliza Capeling, Stockbridge, Madison Co., New York; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing a firing cannon and an American flag standing in a pile of cannon balls]

[Civil War envelope showing a firing cannon and an American flag stand...

Addressed to Joseph Gates, Worcester, Mass.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Co... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag in sunburst with message "Our Union forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag in sunburst with message "Ou...

Addressed to William H. Anderson, New Britain, Connecticut, care of Philip Lee Esq.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Brooklyn, January 27. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing angel holding American flag watching over sleeping children with broken doll on floor; also two boys sparring, one with Union flag and the other with Confederate flag; with messages "As it is," "God watches over them," and "As it will be"]

[Civil War envelope showing angel holding American flag watching over ...

Addressed to Mr. William Field, Richwood, Union Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with raised sword standing on Confederate stars and bars flag in front of American flag with message "Remember Ellsworth!"

Civil War envelope showing Colonel Elmer Ellsworth with raised sword s...

Addressed to Jonathan R. Ayer Esq., 2nd Lieut. Co. H, 24 Reg. N.Y.V., Washington, D.C.; postmarked Mannsville, N.Y. Sep. 17; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with Colt Dragoon revolver and sword in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform with Colt Dragoon revol...

Case: Berg, no. 1-188; vintage mat provided by donor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). NewsetLilj01 p... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag attacking 7-star Confederate flag]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag attacking 7-star ...

Addressed to Thomas Wood, Penningtonville, Chester Co., Pa.; postmarked by hand; bears 3 cent stamp. Notations on front: Prairie Pond, Ill., Jan. 13th, 1864; ans. Feb. 12th 64; broken leg [?] 12; 1-2 mo. in [?... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag and stalk of wheat with message "The people will save the country"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag and stalk of whea...

Addressed to Otis B. String, Huntsburgh, Geauga County, Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; barely legible postmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Continental Army soldier with sword, cannon, drum, and American flag

Civil War envelope showing Continental Army soldier with sword, cannon...

Addressed to Mrs. T.R. King, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio ; postmarked Kanawha C.H., Va., Feb. 12 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing an eagle carrying an American flag in its claw and a serpent in its beak with motto "The early bird catches the worm" below]

[Civil War envelope showing an eagle carrying an American flag in its ...

Addressed to Mrs. Sarah Ann Prall, Christianna, Lancaster County, Pa.; hand-canceled; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation: Post master, please forward soon. 1[?]th Penna. Regt. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-20... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia and Union sailor with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Massachusettsachusetts

Civil War envelope showing Columbia and Union sailor with American fla...

Addressed to Mr. Nathaniel Warren, Middleboro, Mass. ; postmarked Washington, Oct. 25 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and state seal of Ohio

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and state seal ...

Addressed to Jerome Hill Esq., Mannsville, Jefferson Co., New York ; postmarked Cincinnati, O., Nov. 7 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Don Tocher, U.S. Classics, Su... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield surrounded by stars and rays of light]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag and shield surrounded by sta...

Shape behind shield may possibly be a pelican. Addressed to Mr. Wm. R. Akerley, Andez [i.e. Andes], Del. County, State of N.Y.; postmarked Washington, D.C., Jan. 26. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:1... More

[Civil War envelope showing sailor with American flag and sword standing atop anchor]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor with American flag and sword standi...

Addressed to Mrs. S. I. Brigham, Manchester, Ontario Co., N. York; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Norfolk, Virginia, February 24. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag]

Addressed to Mr. Thomas Price, Champaign City, Champaign Co., Ill.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Paducah, Ky. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of C... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in talon attacking serpent with 7-star Confederate flag]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag in talon attackin...

Addressed to Samuel Raubensti[ne?], Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio; postmarked Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Phot... More

Civil War envelope showing American flag overlaid with state seal of Iowa

Civil War envelope showing American flag overlaid with state seal of I...

Addressed to Miss Susan Benedict, Ononwa P.O., Louisa Co., Iowa ; postmarked California, Mo.[?] Jan. 14, 1862 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing 34-star American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing 34-star American flag]

Addressed to William A. Boyce, Barre, Vermont; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing shaking hands in front of U.S. Constitution with weapon and American flag in back]

[Civil War envelope showing shaking hands in front of U.S. Constitutio...

Addressed to Miss Sarah A. Robison, Fairview, Erie County, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message "The war for the Union"

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message...

Addressed to Miss Anne H. Sanderson, Seneca Falls, N.Y. ; postmarked Elmira, N.Y., Nov. 7 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

United States Flags and Pennants

United States Flags and Pennants

The Louis Prang company - was a printing and publishing company in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its high-quality lithographic reproductions of artworks and its production of mass-market Christmas cards usin... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket in front of painted backdrop showing American flag and column pedestal]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket in front ...

Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornucopia next to an eagle with a snake in its beak, and with a verse from a song]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornuco...

Addressed to Miss Julia A. Barnes, Granville, Bradford Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Verse from song Starry Flag by John Savage: We must keep that flag where it e'er has stood; In front of the free, the wise, ... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of American flag]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of American flag...

Case: Berg, no. 1-188. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). Purchased from: Frank Picini, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2011. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags, shield, arrows, and laurel branch with first stanza from Joseph Rodman Drake's poem, "The American Flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags, shield, arrows,...

Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Civil War envelope showing Columbia standing atop cannon and holding American flag with sailing ship in the distance

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

[Civil War envelope showing eagle flying with American flag above poem, "Woe, woe to the traitorous children of Mars ..."]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle flying with American flag above poem...

Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding on the back of an eagle clutching arrows with message "Onward to victory"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia waving American flag and riding o...

Addressed to Isaac French, South Chesterville, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War P... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with message "The star spangled banner, the flag we fight under"]

[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

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message "'The Union must and shall be preserved,' Co. K, 97th Regt. N.Y. Vols. Conkling Rifles"

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message...

Addressed to Mrs. Edward H. Frary, Canandaigua, Ontario Co., N.Y.; Washington, D.C. Feb. 12; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Unknown to R. H. McEwen, Tuesday, June 11, 1861  (Requests that American flag be lowered)
Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and state seal of Wisconsin

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and state seal ...

Addressed to Charles H. Avery, care of L.C. Hyde, Beloit, Wisconsin ; postmarked Louisville, Ky., Dec. 2[5?] ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Don Tocher, U.S. Classi... More

Civil War envelope showing Continental Army soldier with sword and American flag, with message "Hail Columbia"

Civil War envelope showing Continental Army soldier with sword and Ame...

Addressed to Miss Jane Grace, Camden, Ohio ; postmarked Paducah, Ky., March 5, 1863 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing George Washington standing at Mount Vernon and angel with American flag, bearing message "The banner of glofy"]

[Civil War envelope showing George Washington standing at Mount Vernon...

Addressed to Mr. S.H. Haggy, Etna, Licking Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing sailor standing on anchor and holding sword, rope, and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor standing on anchor and holding swor...

Addressed to Mrs. Julia A[?], Elk Creek, Erie Co. Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va., Mar. 10. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collecti... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath, eagle, and cannon with message "Liberty and Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath...

Addressed to Annis G. Ames, Temple Mills, Franklin Co., Maine.; postmarked Ship Island, Miss.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag as 7-star Confederate flag is hit by lightning with message "Doom of the traitors flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag as 7-star Confede...

Addressed to Mr. Benjamin, F. Delenbaugh, Pulaski, Williams Co., Ohio; postmarked Dec. 7, [186]3; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collectio... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket in front of painted backdrop showing encampment with palmetto trees and American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket in front ...

Written behind case: Taken at Beaufort, South Carolina, April 2, 1862, W.C.A. Written in modern handwriting behind case: This could be Elmer A. C. Grandfather Elmer Canny when he was named for . Case: leather, ... More

[Civil War envelope showing drummer boy in front of American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing drummer boy in front of American flag]

Addressed to Mr. John Hollinshead, Lewisport, Hancock Co., Ky.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Lebanon, Kentucky, April 4. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with American flag

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with American flag

Brace upon which soldier rests is visible. Case: Leather; geometric design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Cowan's Auctions, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2015. Forms part of: Liljenqu... More

[Unidentified soldier of "First Scotch Regiment," 12th Illinois Infantry Regiment, in sack coat and Tam o'Shanter cap in front of painted backdrop showing weapons and American flag at Benton Barracks, Saint Louis, Missouri]

[Unidentified soldier of "First Scotch Regiment," 12th Illinois Infant...

Case: Leather; star and scroll design. Photographer's name attribution based on article: Ertzgaard, John. "The elusive photographer of Benton Barracks." Military images, 10.6 (1989): pp. 24-25. Gift; Tom Liljen... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform holding American flag]

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Ron Palm's Museum of Civil War Images, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, May 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collect... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag flying high over a burning Fort Sumter with message "Remember Fort Sumter!"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag flying high over a burning F...

Addressed to Ogden Griswold Esq., care Hastings & Griswold, Hartford, Conn.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with eagle, American flag, and cornucopia with lines from John Savage's poem, "The starry flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with eagle, American flag, and co...

Addressed to Mr. Thos. Van Sichin, Metuchin [i.e. Metuchen], New Jersey; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing sailor labeled "Victory" holding American flag, with message "The war for the Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor labeled "Victory" holding American ...

Addressed to Miss Alla N. Bates, Republican Office, Springfield, Mass.; bears 3 cent stamp; illegible postmark. Notation on recto: Soldiers letter. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with second stanza from Francis Scott Key's poem, "Defence of Fort McHenry"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with second stanza from Fran...

Addressed to Michael Fox Esq., Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with eagle and laurel atop flagpole]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with eagle and laurel atop f...

Addressed to Mr. Eli Whitney, New Haven, Conn.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Ansonia, Ct. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop arrows and drum with American flag, cannon, and rifles bearing message "The Star Spangled Banner must be upheld"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop arrows and drum with American f...

Addressed to Misses H. Close, Mayfield, Fulton Co., N.Y.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (... More

[Civil War envelope showing Zouave soldier with American flag and rifle in front of sign with message "Washington via Baltimore"]

[Civil War envelope showing Zouave soldier with American flag and rifl...

Addressed to Mrs. Anna H. Breed, Weare Center, N.H.; postmarked Dec. 29, Fishersville, N.H.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag]

Case: Berg, no. 2-18 Purchased from: Medhurst & Co. Autographs, Documents, Images, Overland Park, Kansas, 2010. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist, 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105) Forms ... More

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with American flag draped over his shoulder and lap

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with American flag draped over h...

Case: Berg, no. 2-9. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) Purchased from: Pat Regis, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 2017. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of... More

[Civil War envelope showing soldiers with sword and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing soldiers with sword and American flag]

Addressed to Miss E. J. Whittier, Skowhegan, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Portland. Notation on verso: May 14th, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing eagle, American flag, musical score and lyrics, with messages "Soldier's Letter," "Constitution," and "Army for the Union"

Civil War envelope showing eagle, American flag, musical score and lyr...

Addressed to Miss Mary Wilson, Industry, Baker Co., Pa. ; postmarked Washington, D.C., Oct. 19 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Lyrics begin: "Our striped and starry banner bear, with eagle's eye defending..." Printed on... More

Civil War envelope showing bald eagle with American flag and Confederate stars and bars flag and sailing ships in the distance

Civil War envelope showing bald eagle with American flag and Confedera...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary Wilcox, "Duplain," Clinton Co., Michigan; postmarked [...]ville Dec. 16; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Amberman Postal History, Clifton Park,... More

Civil War envelope showing eagle holding banner on American flag with message "Our flag forever"

Civil War envelope showing eagle holding banner on American flag with ...

Addressed to Miss Emma A. Winslow, Gassetts Station, Windsor County, Vermont, in care of Mosses Winslow; postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va., Jul. 20; bears 3 cent and 1 cent stamps. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 20... More

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