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Jefferson Davis / William S. Pendleton, photographer, no. 5 Chatham Square, N.Y.

Jefferson Davis / William S. Pendleton, photographer, no. 5 Chatham Sq...

Photograph shows a full length portrait of Jefferson Davis, holding his hat in hand. Verso image shows the slave quarters on his plantation. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: CDV60. "Jefferson Davis" inscr... More

Slave quarters of Jefferson Davis plantation

Slave quarters of Jefferson Davis plantation

Photograph shows the slave quarters on Brierfield, the Jefferson Davis plantation. Title from inscription on item. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: CDV60. "Sent home by Elizabeth Findley Missionary to the ... More

[Half-length portrait of an African American woman wearing a hat and holding parasol]

[Half-length portrait of an African American woman wearing a hat and h...

Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.116) Gladstone's inventory code and notes: CDV85; Civilians II.

Camp Brightwood, D.C.--Contrabands in 2nd R.I. Camp

Camp Brightwood, D.C.--Contrabands in 2nd R.I. Camp

Capt. B.S. Brown (left); Lt. John P. Shaw, Co. F 2nd Regt. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry (center); and Lt. Fry (right) with African American men and boy. Title transcribed from item. Purchase; William A. Glad... More

I'se just "seceshed" from Ole Massa, Yah, Yah, Yah! / .

I'se just "seceshed" from Ole Massa, Yah, Yah, Yah! / .

Picture shows a caricature of an African American man dancing and holding a cigarette or cigar. "E24" and "D750" inscribed in pencil on the front of the envelope. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope... More

A Southern Gorilla, (Guerilla) - An old postcard with a drawing of a man holding a rifle

A Southern Gorilla, (Guerilla) - An old postcard with a drawing of a m...

Picture shows an animal dressed in a military uniform with a gun and other equipment. Includes eight lines of text. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope no. 26. "A fully armed soldier with a hairy fa... More

[Full standing black soldier, rifle with fixed bayonet]

[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

"Jewels" found at Alexandria, by the Federal Army; consisting of chains, bracelets, and anklets. Supposed to have belonged to the "First Families" of Virginia / S.C. Upham, 310 Chestnut St.

"Jewels" found at Alexandria, by the Federal Army; consisting of chain...

Picture shows shackles, leg irons and handcuffs. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope 11; leg and arm slave shackles. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.231)

Mansion of the rebel Genl. Thomas F. Drayton, Hilton Head, S.C.

Mansion of the rebel Genl. Thomas F. Drayton, Hilton Head, S.C.

Photograph showing African American slave women and Union soldiers outside Drayton's house. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.272). Gladstone's note: M22.

Sweet potato planting, Hopkinson's Plantation

Sweet potato planting, Hopkinson's Plantation

Photograph shows slaves working in the sweet potato fields on the Hopkinson plantation. Title inscribed in ink on front of the mount. Date from similar photograph on mount at the New York Public Library. Capti... More

Mansion of John E. Seabrook, Edisto Island, S.C.

Mansion of John E. Seabrook, Edisto Island, S.C.

Photograph shows two men, probably soldiers, posed in front of the Seabrook house with a third man off to the side in the garden. Title inscribed in ink on the front of the mount. Gladstone's inventory code and... More

Pivot guns crew, U.S. Steamer Pocahontas

Pivot guns crew, U.S. Steamer Pocahontas

Photograph shows sailors posed on the ship near the pivot gun. Title inscribed in ink on the front of the mount. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M22. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.269).

Nursery at Elliot's Plantation, Hilton Head, S.C.

Nursery at Elliot's Plantation, Hilton Head, S.C.

Photograph shows slaves sitting in from of a building described at the "nursery". Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M22. Edge loss on the upper right corner of the mount. Title is inscribed in ink on the f... More

Seabrook's from the wharf - A black and white photo of a boat on a body of water

Seabrook's from the wharf - A black and white photo of a boat on a bod...

Photograph shows John E. Seabrook's house as seen from the docks. Includes a few soldiers in a row boat. Image shows cotton drying on the lawn to the left and right of the house. Title inscribed in ink on the f... More

Mansion of James Hopkinson, Edisto Island, S.C.

Mansion of James Hopkinson, Edisto Island, S.C.

Photograph shows slaves standing in fenced yard and a side view of the Hopkinson house. Title inscribed in ink on front of mount. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M22; plantation workers in front of mansio... More

Live oak and palmetto tree, Elliot's Hilton Head, S.C.

Live oak and palmetto tree, Elliot's Hilton Head, S.C.

Photograph shows two trees and a few men near a cabin or slave quarters, Elliot Plantation. Title is inscribed in ink on the front of the mount. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M22. Purchase; William A. G... More

Slaves of the rebel Genl. Thomas F. Drayton, Hilton Head, S.C.

Slaves of the rebel Genl. Thomas F. Drayton, Hilton Head, S.C.

Photograph showing a group portrait of African American men and women on a plantation. Date from Gladstone collection checklist. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.265) No. "42" inscribed o... More

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

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

Drayton's negro quarters, Hilton Head, S.C.

Drayton's negro quarters, Hilton Head, S.C.

Photograph shows soldiers and slaves in front of the slave quarters on Drayton's plantation. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M22. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.271).

Century plant 85 years old, Seabrook's Plantation

Century plant 85 years old, Seabrook's Plantation

Photograph shows two slaves working near a Century (Agave) plant near the waterfront, Seabrook's Plantation, with soldiers sitting on the dock in the background. Title inscribed in ink on the front of the moun... More

Secesh Gun, Fort Welles [i.e., Wells], Hilton Head, S.C.

Secesh Gun, Fort Welles [i.e., Wells], Hilton Head, S.C.

Photograph shows a cannon at Fort Wells, two Union soldiers appear to the left and right of the gun. Title is inscribed in ink on the bottom of the mount. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M22. Purchase; Wi... More

Elmira rendezvous, long may it wave

Elmira rendezvous, long may it wave

Picture shows the American flag above the text "Long may it Wave". Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope 19; 200 black soldiers at Elmira prison, it was a rendezvous camp, colored soldiers. Purchase; ... More

[Black soldier, Indian war period, Infantry, Co. D with shoulder knots, holding noncom sword, wearing aiguelette, crossed rifles with "D" on kepi, white gloves plus 3 service stripes (i.e. 15 years service)]

[Black soldier, Indian war period, Infantry, Co. D with shoulder knots...

Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.332) Title from Gladstone collection checklist. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: T48.

Incidents of the war, group at Secret Service Department Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Antietam, October 1862

Incidents of the war, group at Secret Service Department Headquarters,...

Photograph shows fourteen men, including Allan and William Pinkerton, and several Union Army officers posed in front of a tent. Title from text printed on the front of the mat. Photograph is a 50th year Anniver... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 4, U.S.S. Imperator (one of the largest ships afloat) taken from the U.S.S. Philippine at Brest

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows a view of the U.S.S. Imperator at Brest, France. Image was taken from the deck of the U.S.S. Philippine during troop relocations back to the United States. Set title from Gladstone collection c... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship), from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 2, Landing troops aboard U.S.S. Philippine from lighter in Brest Harbor

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers boarding the U.S.S. Philippine at Brest, France on July 18, 1919 for voyage back to the United States. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption from item. One of 16 photo... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. U.S.S. Philippine

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows the U.S.S. Philippine docked at habor, Brest, France, on July 18, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption from item. One of 16 photographs from an incomplete set showing th... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 29

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers sitting near cargo crates on the deck of the U.S.S. Philippine, during tranport back to the United States, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption devised by Libra... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 32

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers on the U.S.S. Philippine, standing near lifeboats awaiting transport back to the United States, July 18, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Gladstone's inventory code... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship), from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 34

[803rd Pioneer Infantry on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship), from Br...

Photograph shows soldiers on deck of ship with gang plank extending from dock to ship, before transport back to the United States, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. One of 16 photographs from... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 2[...], Sun bath, U.S.S. Philippine

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers lounging on the deck of the U.S.S. Philippine during voyage back to the United States, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption from item. One of 16 photographs fro... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship), from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 14, Bugler's blues

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers gathered around the band, on the U.S.S Philippine, during return voyage to the United States, from Brest, France, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption from item... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. U.S.S. Philippine

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows the U.S.S. Philippine at Brest harbor, France, awaiting transport of troops back to the United States 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption from item. One of 16 photograp... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 29

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows African American soldiers lounging on the deck of the U.S.S. Philippine on their return to the United States from Brest, France, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption dev... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 27, Waiting to sight land (only 10 days more)

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers gathered on the deck of the U.S.S Philippine during voyage back to the United States from Brest, France, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption from item. One of ... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest Harbor, France, July 18, 1919] no. 30, U.S.S. Philippine

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows the U.S.S. Philippine docked at harbor, Brest, France, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist; caption from item. One of 16 photographs from an incomplete set showing the 803rd on ... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship), from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919] no. 15, Part of 4000 troops on U.S.S. Philippine

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers and military band on the deck of the U.S.S. Philippine during their return trip to the United States from Brest, France, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Caption fr... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows ships at sea, presumably taken aboard the U.S.S. Philippine, as World War I troops were returning to the United States, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection checklist. Gladstone's inventor... More

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship) from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919]. no. 3, 803rd P. Inf. Band

[803rd Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the U.S.S. Philippine (troop ship...

Photograph shows soldiers gathered around the 803rd Infantry band on the deck of the U.S.S Philippine, during voyage back to the United States from Brest, France, 1919. Set title from Gladstone collection check... More

[World War II, Corporal, 3rd Army patch]

[World War II, Corporal, 3rd Army patch]

A combat service identification badge embroidered with red, white and blue thread. Title from Gladstone collection checklist. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: WWII, Corporal, 3rd Army patch. M141. Purchase... More

Full-length portrait of an unidentified woman, seated, and full-length portrait of a child standing on her right, both subjects are facing front

Full-length portrait of an unidentified woman, seated, and full-length...

Photograph is mounted opposite a portrait of a man. Both photographs are in a hinged, leather-bound dual display case. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (PR 13 CN 1995:113)

Country residence ("Idle Hour") for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, Oakdale, Long Island, New York. Kitchen and servants' rooms addition. Elevation Richard M. Hunt, architect, New York

Country residence ("Idle Hour") for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, Oa...

Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The AIA/AAF Collection (Library of Congress) Accession box no. DLC/PP-2010:100 no. 78.1658 WV1 dr43

Rebecca. A slave girl from New Orleans

Rebecca. A slave girl from New Orleans

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger sitting beside a mirror facing front. Photograph probably by Chas. Paxson of New York. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. T... More

Half-length portrait of an African American man facing right D. G. Lawton, Leesburg, Fla

Half-length portrait of an African American man facing right D. G. Law...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV85; Civilians II. "WE385" written in pencil on back of the mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.104)

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Photograph shows Col. Eli Huggins, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing uniform of the United States Volunteer Infantry, facing left. Inscribed March 5, 1899 to Lieut. T.H.R. Clarke. Title from Gladstone collec... More

Full-length portrait of an unidentified woman, seated, and full-length portrait of a child standing on her right, both subjects are facing front

Full-length portrait of an unidentified woman, seated, and full-length...

Photograph is mounted opposite a portrait of a man. Both photographs are in a hinged, leather-bound dual display case. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (PR 13 CN 1995:113)

Country residence ("Idle Hour") for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, Oakdale, Long Island, New York. Kitchen and servants' rooms addition. Elevation Richard M. Hunt, architect, New York

Country residence ("Idle Hour") for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, Oa...

Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The AIA/AAF Collection (Library of Congress) Accession box no. DLC/PP-2010:100 no. 78.1658 WV1 dr43

Rebecca. A slave girl from New Orleans

Rebecca. A slave girl from New Orleans

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger sitting beside a mirror facing front. Photograph probably by Chas. Paxson of New York. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. T... More

Half-length portrait of an African American man facing right D. G. Lawton, Leesburg, Fla

Half-length portrait of an African American man facing right D. G. Law...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV85; Civilians II. "WE385" written in pencil on back of the mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.104)

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Photograph shows Col. Eli Huggins, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing uniform of the United States Volunteer Infantry, facing left. Inscribed March 5, 1899 to Lieut. T.H.R. Clarke. Title from Gladstone collec... More

Full-length portrait of an unidentified woman, seated, and full-length portrait of a child standing on her right, both subjects are facing front

Full-length portrait of an unidentified woman, seated, and full-length...

Photograph is mounted opposite a portrait of a man. Both photographs are in a hinged, leather-bound dual display case. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (PR 13 CN 1995:113)

Country residence ("Idle Hour") for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, Oakdale, Long Island, New York. Kitchen and servants' rooms addition. Elevation Richard M. Hunt, architect, New York

Country residence ("Idle Hour") for William K. and Alva Vanderbilt, Oa...

Gift; American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:100) Forms part of: The AIA/AAF Collection (Library of Congress) Accession box no. DLC/PP-2010:100 no. 78.1658 WV1 dr43

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Photograph shows Col. Eli Huggins, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing uniform of the United States Volunteer Infantry, facing left. Inscribed March 5, 1899 to Lieut. T.H.R. Clarke. Title from Gladstone collec... More

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Col. E.L. Huggins, 8th US VI, Chickamauga, Ga., Spanish American War

Photograph shows Col. Eli Huggins, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing uniform of the United States Volunteer Infantry, facing left. Inscribed March 5, 1899 to Lieut. T.H.R. Clarke. Title from Gladstone collec... More

Black cane carver / Alex. Gardner, 921 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.

Black cane carver / Alex. Gardner, 921 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.

Photograph shows full-length portrait of an elderly African American man seated, facing right, walking sticks on the right. Title from inscription on verso. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV84; Occupa... More

Black cane carver / Alex. Gardner, 921 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.

Black cane carver / Alex. Gardner, 921 Penna. Ave., Washington, D.C.

Photograph shows full-length portrait of an elderly African American man seated, facing right, walking sticks on the right. Title from inscription on verso. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV84; Occupa... More

Bull-Dozing / Landy, Photo., Cincinnati, O .

Bull-Dozing / Landy, Photo., Cincinnati, O .

Photograph shows a drawing of Caucasian toddler laughing and an African American toddler crying. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV78; Children. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877,... More

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, a redeemed slave child, 5 years of age / J. W. Black, 173 Washington St., Boston.

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, a redeemed slave child, 5 years of...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of the young girl facing slightly right. Caption continues: "Redeemed in Virginia, by Catharine S. Lawrence; baptized in Brooklyn, at Plymouth Church, by Henry Ward Beec... More

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, a redeemed slave child, 5 years of age / J. W. Black, 173 Washington St., Boston.

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, a redeemed slave child, 5 years of...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of the young girl facing slightly right. Caption continues: "Redeemed in Virginia, by Catharine S. Lawrence; baptized in Brooklyn, at Plymouth Church, by Henry Ward Beec... More

[Coaling Admiral Farragut's fleet at Baton Rouge, Louisiana]

[Coaling Admiral Farragut's fleet at Baton Rouge, Louisiana]

Photograph shows a group of men on a dock with ships in the background. Title devised by Library staff from information in Miller, v. 1, pg. 233. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. Gladstone's inve... More

[Coaling Admiral Farragut's fleet at Baton Rouge, Louisiana]

[Coaling Admiral Farragut's fleet at Baton Rouge, Louisiana]

Photograph shows a group of men on a dock with ships in the background. Title devised by Library staff from information in Miller, v. 1, pg. 233. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. Gladstone's inve... More

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, New York.

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, N...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger sitting with arms crossed over her chest, looking at the U.S. flag toward her right. Oh! How I love the old flag! caption below image. "Entered, accor... More

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, New York.

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, N...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger sitting with arms crossed over her chest, looking at the U.S. flag toward her right. Oh! How I love the old flag! caption below image. "Entered, accor... More

Rosa, an emancipated slave from New Orleans / [photographed] by Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Rosa, an emancipated slave from New Orleans / [photographed] by Kimbal...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rosina Downs wearing a cape and hat, facing front. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. "Entered, [according to] act of Congress, in the year 1863, by Geo.... More

Rosa, an emancipated slave from New Orleans / [photographed] by Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Rosa, an emancipated slave from New Orleans / [photographed] by Kimbal...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rosina Downs wearing a cape and hat, facing front. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. "Entered, [according to] act of Congress, in the year 1863, by Geo.... More

[Colonel Robert Shaw, sitting, facing right] / Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston .

[Colonel Robert Shaw, sitting, facing right] / Whipple, 96 Washington ...

Photograph shows a three-quarter-length portrait of Col. Robert G. Shaw. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV26. Photographer: Whipple. "Col Shaw" and "AE985" written in pencil on back of the mount. Pur... More

[Colonel Robert Shaw, sitting, facing right] / Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston .

[Colonel Robert Shaw, sitting, facing right] / Whipple, 96 Washington ...

Photograph shows a three-quarter-length portrait of Col. Robert G. Shaw. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV26. Photographer: Whipple. "Col Shaw" and "AE985" written in pencil on back of the mount. Pur... More

Young Africa; or, the bone of contention

Young Africa; or, the bone of contention

Photograph shows a vignetted bust portrait of an African American toddler. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by E. Anthony, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the... More

Young Africa; or, the bone of contention

Young Africa; or, the bone of contention

Photograph shows a vignetted bust portrait of an African American toddler. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by E. Anthony, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the... More

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Photograph shows a portrait of Fannie Lawrence, standing in front of a balustrade, against a landscape backdrop. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1863, by C. S. Lawrence, in the Clerk's Offi... More

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Photograph shows a portrait of Fannie Lawrence, standing in front of a balustrade, against a landscape backdrop. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1863, by C. S. Lawrence, in the Clerk's Offi... More

[Group of firemen] - Public domain portrait print

[Group of firemen] - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows five men (including one African American), identified as firemen, in a group portrait. Title from Gladstone's inventory notes. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV81; Group of firemen. "... More

[Group of firemen] - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

[Group of firemen] - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph

Photograph shows five men (including one African American), identified as firemen, in a group portrait. Title from Gladstone's inventory notes. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV81; Group of firemen. "... More

A family quarrel / Brady, New York.

A family quarrel / Brady, New York.

Photograph reproduces a political cartoon depicting Uncle Sam arguing with a woman while a slave on the right tiptoes by the couple. Uncle Sam holds a newspaper marked "united", the woman has a newspaper behin... More

A family quarrel / Brady, New York.

A family quarrel / Brady, New York.

Photograph reproduces a political cartoon depicting Uncle Sam arguing with a woman while a slave on the right tiptoes by the couple. Uncle Sam holds a newspaper marked "united", the woman has a newspaper behin... More

Ada Peters Brown, aged 7 months - less 3 days / W.T.& B.

Ada Peters Brown, aged 7 months - less 3 days / W.T.& B.

Photograph shows a three-quarter-length portrait of an African American woman seated holding a white infant, "Ada Peters Brown" on her lap. Title from ink inscription below photograph. Gladstone's inventory num... More

Ada Peters Brown, aged 7 months - less 3 days / W.T.& B.

Ada Peters Brown, aged 7 months - less 3 days / W.T.& B.

Photograph shows a three-quarter-length portrait of an African American woman seated holding a white infant, "Ada Peters Brown" on her lap. Title from ink inscription below photograph. Gladstone's inventory num... More

[Quaker gun mounted on bluff of Port Hudson, La.] / photographed by McPherson & Oliver, Baton Rouge, La .

[Quaker gun mounted on bluff of Port Hudson, La.] / photographed by Mc...

Photograph shows a mounted gun at the bluff. Title devised by Library staff from information in Miller, v. 2, pg. 215. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV... More

[Quaker gun mounted on bluff of Port Hudson, La.] / photographed by McPherson & Oliver, Baton Rouge, La .

[Quaker gun mounted on bluff of Port Hudson, La.] / photographed by Mc...

Photograph shows a mounted gun at the bluff. Title devised by Library staff from information in Miller, v. 2, pg. 215. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV... More

Redeemed in Virginia / photograph by Renowden, 65 Fulton Av., Brooklyn.

Redeemed in Virginia / photograph by Renowden, 65 Fulton Av., Brooklyn...

Photograph shows a portrait of Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence sitting, facing front. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1863, by C. S. Lawrence, in the Clerk's Office of the district Court... More

Redeemed in Virginia / photograph by Renowden, 65 Fulton Av., Brooklyn.

Redeemed in Virginia / photograph by Renowden, 65 Fulton Av., Brooklyn...

Photograph shows a portrait of Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence sitting, facing front. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1863, by C. S. Lawrence, in the Clerk's Office of the district Court... More

[Group shot, officers of the 54th Mass. Colored]

[Group shot, officers of the 54th Mass. Colored]

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of three officers of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Sitters have been identified as Second Lieutenant Ezekiel G. Tomlinson, Captain Luis F. Emilio (center), an... More

[Group shot, officers of the 54th Mass. Colored]

[Group shot, officers of the 54th Mass. Colored]

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of three officers of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Sitters have been identified as Second Lieutenant Ezekiel G. Tomlinson, Captain Luis F. Emilio (center), an... More

William Morris Hunt - To Arms! Freemen to Arms!

William Morris Hunt - To Arms! Freemen to Arms!

Photograph shows a boy beating a drum. A reproduction of the painting, The Drummer Boy, by William Morris Hunt. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by W. M. Hunt, in the Clerk's Office of t... More

Nursery at Elliott's, Hilton Head, S.C. / photographed and for sale by H.P. Moore, Concord, N.H.

Nursery at Elliott's, Hilton Head, S.C. / photographed and for sale by...

Photograph shows slaves sitting in front of a building described as the "nursery". Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV59; children's nursery. "GA 687" written in pencil on back of the mount. Handwritte... More

Nursery at Elliott's, Hilton Head, S.C. / photographed and for sale by H.P. Moore, Concord, N.H.

Nursery at Elliott's, Hilton Head, S.C. / photographed and for sale by...

Photograph shows slaves sitting in front of a building described as the "nursery". Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV59; children's nursery. "GA 687" written in pencil on back of the mount. Handwritte... More

Rebecca / photographed by M. H. Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Rebecca / photographed by M. H. Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger standing facing slightly left. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. "Ent'd, according to act of Congress, in the year 1863, by Geo. H. Hanks,... More

Rebecca / photographed by M. H. Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Rebecca / photographed by M. H. Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger standing facing slightly left. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. "Ent'd, according to act of Congress, in the year 1863, by Geo. H. Hanks,... More

Sojourner Truth - Public domain portrait print

Sojourner Truth - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows Sojourner Truth, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left. Copyright 1864 by Sojourner Truth. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (PR 13 CN 1995:113) Exhibited: African American Od... More

Sojourner Truth Cartes de visite

Sojourner Truth Cartes de visite

Photograph shows Sojourner Truth, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left. Copyright 1864 by Sojourner Truth. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (PR 13 CN 1995:113) Exhibited: African American Od... More

Sojourner Truth - Public domain portrait print

Sojourner Truth - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows Sojourner Truth, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left. Copyright 1864 by Sojourner Truth. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (PR 13 CN 1995:113) Exhibited: African American Od... More

[Full-length portrait of an African American man wearing long coat and gloves, standing, facing front]

[Full-length portrait of an African American man wearing long coat and...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV84; Occupationals. "WD380" written in pencil on back of the mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.95)

Rebecca, an emancipated slave, from New Orleans / photographed by Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Rebecca, an emancipated slave, from New Orleans / photographed by Kimb...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger, standing, facing slightly left. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV86; Slave Children. "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863 ... More

Rebecca, an emancipated slave, from New Orleans / photographed by Kimball, 477 Broadway, N.Y.

Rebecca, an emancipated slave, from New Orleans / photographed by Kimb...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger, standing, facing slightly left. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV86; Slave Children. "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863 ... More

[Full-length portrait of an African American man seated with a cane facing slightly left] / Gihon & Jones, Artists.

[Full-length portrait of an African American man seated with a cane fa...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV84; Occupationals. "SD487" and "CDV443" written in pencil on back of the mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.99)

[Full-length portrait of an African American man seated with a cane facing slightly left] / Gihon & Jones, Artists.

[Full-length portrait of an African American man seated with a cane fa...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV84; Occupationals. "SD487" and "CDV443" written in pencil on back of the mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.99)

A slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, New York.

A slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, New York.

Photograph shows a bust portrait of Rebecca Huger, wearing a bonnet and sweater, facing slightly left. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. Tackaberry, in the Clerk's Office of the D... More

A slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, New York.

A slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, New York.

Photograph shows a bust portrait of Rebecca Huger, wearing a bonnet and sweater, facing slightly left. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. Tackaberry, in the Clerk's Office of the D... More

[African American soldiers in formation at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania] / J. M. Pattison, photographer.

[African American soldiers in formation at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania] /...

Title from Gladstone collection checklist. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M129; outdoor scene, soldiers on parade with Springfields. "Camp Meade, -PA, May 1899" stamped on the front of mount. Photographe... More

[African American soldiers in formation at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania] / J. M. Pattison, photographer.

[African American soldiers in formation at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania] /...

Title from Gladstone collection checklist. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M129; outdoor scene, soldiers on parade with Springfields. "Camp Meade, -PA, May 1899" stamped on the front of mount. Photographe... More

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