independence day

Order of procession, in honor of the establishment of the constitution...

Positive Photostat.; Evans 21386.; 028501 24 Aug. 1943.; Rec. R. B. Aug. 27 1943.; On verso: 0285C1, 24 Aug 43 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and... More

An ode for the 4th of July 1788. [Philadelphia] Printed by M. Carey [1...

Evans 21346.; See also Constitutional Convention Broadsides no. 14.; On verso, Copy 1 and 2: {stamp} Gift Herbert Putnam Sept 22, 1938. {stamp} ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION SESQUICENTENNIAL COMM... More

Declaration of American Independence [seal] in Congress, July 4th, 177...

On verso: 1300C 23N 60. 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 150, Folder 2a.

Celebration of the Fourth of July by the New York Typographical Societ...

Fourth of July celebration.; Verse.; On verso: 1804. 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

Funeral thoughts, excited by the death of John Adams and Thos. Jeffers...

Broadside publ. in Boston following the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1826. Reference copy may be in PRES FILE - Adams, John This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Cap... More

Funeral thoughts, excited by the death of John Adams and Thos. Jeffers...

Imprint 3.; Jefferson, Thomas.; Adams, John. 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 54, Folder 2.

Fourth of July ! A meeting of the citizens of Brandon was held at the ...

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 177, Folder 21.

Toasts for the National Republican Clay celebration of the Fourth of J...

Fourth of July celebration. 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 194, Folder 13.

Fourth of July!. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Broadside announcing Fourth of July celebration in Brandon, Vt. 1837; "Provision will be made for the accomodation and comfort of Revolutionary Soldiers, who are earnestly invited to attend". Reference copy may... More

Compendious almanac for the year of our Lord 1837. Being the first aft...

Almanac. 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 231, Folder 18.

Grand celebration : In mass meeting, on Independence Day : the manager...

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Ode written by Mrs. Balmanno for the fourth of July, 1849. [c. 1849].

On verso: So. Dis. N. York, 1849. 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 120, Folder 24b.

The Sons of Columbia. A national song. Written for the Fourth of July ...

Music cover showing soldiers on parade, probably in Philadelphia, Pa. Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Independence day. Chas. H. Anderson, Stationer, &c., 402 D between 6th...

"Sung by Mrs. Barney Williams and Mrs. Florence, in all the Principal Theatres." In English. (language)

Independence day. J. H. Johnson, card and job printer, Philadelphia

"As sung by Mrs. Barney Williams and Mrs. Florence, throughout the States." In English. (language)

The Fourth of July and the Washington national monument ... Washington...

The Fourth of July and the Washington national monument.; On recto of copy 1, 2, 3 and 4: By Exchange Western Reserve Historcial Society 1923; on recto, copy 2: PN6140I7W6. Page Order: Leaflet Available also ... More

Fourth of July in Dorchester, and Edward Everett. Citizens of Dorchest...

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 62, Folder 7.

Honor to Washington. A national ode

An elaborate emblem to the memory of George Washington, illustrating the cover of a song in his honor composed by B. A. Burditt. The song, according to the text, was written "Expressly for the celebration of th... More

Fourth of July scene, on Boston Common

Riotous scene with children playing with firecrackers. Illus. in: "Ballou's Pictorial" 9 July 1859, vol. 17, p. 17 (entire page). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Reference copy may ... More

The Fourth of July. Eighty years ago

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 4, (1860 July 14), p. 440. Ref. copy in 4412-NE. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Independence day. J. H. Johnson, card and job printer, Philadelphia

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Independence day. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 60 Chatham Street, N. Y

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Independence day. Chas. H. Anderson, Stationer, &c., 402 D between 6th...

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Fourth of July at Camp Hamilton, near Fortress Monroe

Va. - montage of scenes of patriotic celebration: cheering the flag; "5th Reg't N.Y. fireworks; "20th Reg't Turner Rifles - illumination; "2nd Reg't Troy, Col. Carr [giving] oration"; N.Y. Virginia Coast Guard ... More

Patriotic songs! These songs of freedom will be sung on the Mall, July...

Songs.; Handwritten on verso: 21316414 750. 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 67, Folder 24.

Head-quarters. Army of the Potomac, Camp near Harrison's Landing, Va.,...

(Conjugate, on pages [1] and [3] of a fold.; I. McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885.; On verso: Gift George B. McClellan, JR 1951. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site i... More

Seven days fight from June 26th, to July 4th. 1862. By James Smith, Co...

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

Philadelphia, June 7th, 1863. Dear Sir: The Union League in Philadelph...

Fourth of July celebration. Page Order: Leaflet 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 15... More

Union League House, June 25, 1863. Rev. and Dear Sir: The Union League...

Fourth of July celebration. Page Order: Leaflet 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 15... More

Siege of Port Hudson - Public domain vintage map

The map shows the Union troops on land and water surrounding Confederate fortifications at Port Hudson, La., on the Mississippi River, approximately 25 miles north of Baton Rouge. The Union XIX Corps under Gen.... More

Peace--Fourth of July, 1865 wood engraving, Library of Congress

Angel (Peace), bearing olive branch and sheaf of wheat, accompanies returning Civil War soldiers, some of whom are reunited with loved ones.

Funeral procession of President Lincoln, as it started from the Depot ...

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The Fourth of July in the country / drawn by Charles G. Bush.

Black(?) man dancing and man playing fiddle, surrounded by group while bearded man speaks from platform in background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 July 6, p. 420.

Interior view of Tammany Hall, decorated for the National Convention J...

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Goldsmith Maid and American Girl: in the "brush home" of their capital...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2625

View of Boston, July 4th 1870. - Public domain old map

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 273 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2: 100; 651/1

Tammany Society, or Columbian Order. Founded in 1789. Tammany Hall, Ne...

Fourth of July celebration at Woodstock / from a sketch by C.S. Reinha...

Crowd of people listening to Henry Ward Beecher(?) speaking from stage, President Grant and others sitting behind that; Woodstock, Conn. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 July 23, p. 477, bottom.

Portraits and autograph signatures of the framers and signers of the D...

Print showing bust portraits of most of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, includes facsimile signatures, vignettes showing the Liberty Bell and military weapons, as well as views of the "State Hou... More

Portraits and autograph signatures of the framers and signers of the D...

Copyright 1874 by J. H. Hobart, Jr. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

["The day we celebrate" 1876] / painted by F.A. Chapman ; engraved by ...

Print shows a large gathering of people picnicking, playing games, and enjoying the Independence Day celebration outdoors among large trees and open lawn, with a distant view of a railroad train passing and of ... More

The Glorious Day We Celebrate. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

Composite of caricatures depicting the celebraton of the 4th of July, 1876 and events leading to Independence. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1876 July 15, p. 587. Reference copy may be in LOT 4435A. This record c... More

[Richard Henry Lee reading the original document of the Declaration of...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1876 July 29, p. 109. Reference copy in LOT 4435-A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions; Declaration of Indepe... More

[Independence Hall, Philadelphia, during the American Centennial Festi...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1876 July 22, p. 93. Reference copy in LOT 4435-A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions; Pennsylvania Philadelp... More

July 4th, 1876. The Centennial celebration in Philadelphia - The Seven...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1876, July 22, 1876, p. 333.

"De jubilee am come"--Fourth of July, 1876 / W.H. Redding, sc. ; drawn...

Caricature showing black men dressed as soldiers parading while black women and children look on. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 July 15, p. 580.

1876 Independence day 1776. Grand centennial pow-wow invisible celebra...

On verso: Exchange, 360, Oct. 14, 1943.; Rec. R. B. Oct. 20 1943. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collec... More

July 4th, 1876. The centennial celebration in Philadelphia-Richard Hen...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1876 July 22, p. 317.

Centennial Bell, Independence National Historical Park, 2015.

Many sites are found within the boundaries of Independence National Historical Park. This 55-acre park spans 20 city blocks within the City of Philadelphia's historic district, preserving and interpreting many ... More

Inaugurating the glorious Fourth. / drawn by C.S. Reinhart from a sket...

Boys loading and firing pistols, blowing horns, and setting off firecrackers on the Fourth of July. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1878 July 13, p. 548, bottom.

Puck's pyrotechnics - Fourth-of-July fireworks free to all / Opper & C...

Print shows a fireworks display with Puck bowing on a stage in front of a "Fan Light" featuring the likenesses of William H. Vanderbilt, Russell Sage, Cyrus W. Field, and Jay Gould; on stage with Puck is a hand... More

The Glorious fourth of July - Public domain American sheet music 1870...

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

A new declaration of independence in the year 1885 / Gillam.

Illustration shows President Cleveland standing at a table, his right hand on a long document labeled "Declaration of Independence July 4th 1885" that trails off the table, stating "When, in the course of human... More

3 illus.: 1. Official presentation of the Statue of "Liberty enlighten...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 60 (1885 June 13), p. 1. Reference copy may be available in LOT 4383-A. Caption card tracings: St... More

Fourth of July Picnic in Custer County, Nebraska

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Fourth of July Picnic in Custer County, Nebraska

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[Cherub lighting firecracker with torch as stars fly through word "Lif...

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece in: Life, 8:1 (July 1, 1886).

Picnic (probably the Fourth of July) in Custer County.

original size: 6x8 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

San Francisco--unvailing [i.e., unveiling] of the Francis Scott Key Mo...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1888 July 28, p. 377.

The Fourth of July in a southern town / W.L.S. ; from a sketch by Hora...

Black people celebrating, eating and drinking, buying and selling notions. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1888 July 7, p. 488.

Ellensburg, Washington---brick buildings erected since the Great Fire ...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Routledge.

Independence Day, Belgium, Austria, from the Holidays series (N80) for...

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Marion Duncan in costume for a July 4th-themed play: Tavares, Florida

: 9262 ( http://9262 ) ..Local call number: RC10814..Title: Marion Duncan in costume for a July 4th-themed play: Tavares, Florida..Date: July 4, ca. 1890..Physical descrip: 1 photoprint - b&w - 9 x 5 in...Serie... More

Independence Day, Peru, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand ...

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A Fourth of July salute - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

"Independence Day" of the future / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a future 4th of July celebration where women have gained suffrage and equality; it shows young and old women ringing a bell labeled "Equal Rights", as women emerge from underground and participate i... More

Have we improved upon our manner of celebrating the Fourth? looking so...

Crowd of people celebrating the Fourth of July with soldiers on parade, New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1894 July 7, p. 641.

Panoramic view of Stockton, Cal., taken July 4th, 1895 from roof of Go...

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The boss of the bosses / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a fireworks display that forms a chariot or wagon labeled "McKinleyism" driven by "boss" Mark A. "Hanna" with Thomas C. "Platt", Matthew S. "Quay", and Joseph H. "Manley" as chained, submissive, pri... More

Columbia-Caledonia a Scottish-American song ... James D. Law. Camden, ...

Title.; Verse.; On verso, Copy 2: p. the author; {stamp} 8434; {stamp} LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, CITY OF WASHINGTON, 1898.; On recto, Copy 2: {stamp} JUN 9 1898. Available also through the Library of Congress web ... More

Crown Princess entering King's carriage, after accident to her own, In...

Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood (J.F. Jarvis, publisher). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Carriages...; Greco..; Gr. Athens 1897; Processions; Gr.... More

A fourth of July celebration under difficulties / Dalrymple.

Print shows President McKinley, as a young boy, attempting to light the fuse to a fireworks-rocket labeled "Prosperity" using "McKinley Administration Matches" during a rain storm beneath dark clouds labeled "T... More

Celebrating July 4th, 1898 - "the triumph of the American battle-ship"...

Print shows a gleeful Uncle Sam sitting with John Bull, who is a sailor representing England, and six figures representing "Spain", "Italy" (Umberto I), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "France", Germany (William II... More

[Manila, P.I., 1899: "Escolta St. on the 4th of July"]

Photograph shows a street scene with U.S. flag on commercial building. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Card no.: 13470. Caption card tracings: Bridges; Flags, U.S.; Holidays; Church... More

July 4th - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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July 4th - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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July 4th parade - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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July 4th [parade] - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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July 4th parade - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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[Fourth of July in Centre Square]

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Tug-of-war, Fourth of July - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Tug of war contest on street in Skagway, Alaska, on the 4th of July showing participants and a large group of spectators. No. 109. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress).

July 4th - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Fourth of July, Skagway - Frank G. Carpenter collection

View of street in Skagway, Alaska, on the 4th of July showing a group of spectators watching a tug of war contest (not shown). No. 107. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress).

Chariot race at 4th of July celebration, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter c...

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

July 4th - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Our young Filipinos in holiday attire at the Fourth of July celebratio...

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July 4th - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Fourth of July in Centre Square

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July 4th - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Nantucket Railroad Engine "No 1", 1901, Nantucket Island Massachusetts

Nantucket Railroad Engine "No 1", leaving Steamboat Wharf via Easy Street on its first run on July 5, 1901, bedecked with flags for Independence Day.. .Image number: GPN3921

July 4th 1901 / K. - Public domain engraving

Illustration shows 4th of July fireworks spelling out the word "Freedom" above an eagle forming the great seal of the United States hovering over a bird nest with four chicks labeled "Philippines, Cuba, Hawaii,... More

July the 4th 1902 / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam hugging a youthful John Bull on the Fourth of July cover, with firecrackers on both sides of the cover image and a remarque across the bottom showing a Revolutionary War soldier sen... More

A false alarm on the fourth / K.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam, holding a firecracker, trying to reassure a concerned-looking female figure with wings labeled "Peace" that all the noise she hears is for the celebration of the Fourth of July. Ce... More

Independence Day - 1902 - Drawing. Public domain image.

This illustration entitled, "Independence Day - 1902", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on July 4, 1902, depicts a young boy celebrating Independence Day with fireworks as ... More

Pres. Roosevelt's Fourth of July oration /

President Theodore Roosevelt eats and then speaks to a crowd who have gathered to hear him. From another camera position, the crowd bids him farewell as Roosevelt and his party enter a horse-drawn carriage and ... More

Puck July the fourth 1903 / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a crowd of people wearing colonial dress gathered around an old man who is firing off a cannon during the Fourth of July celebration, 1903. Illus. in: Puck, v. 53, no. 1374 (1903 July 1), 4t... More

Day We Celebrate - Political cartoon, public domain image

This illustration entitled, "Day We Celebrate", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on July 4, 1903, depicts Uncle Sam celebrating Independence Day with the American flag and ... More

Puck July 4th 1904 / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows two female drummers and a young woman bursting from a firecracker; the title "Puck" is formed from firecrackers. Illus. in: Puck, v. 55, no. 1426 (1904 June 29), 4th of July cover. Copyright... More

[American Colony children in Fourth of July pageant, Jerusalem, showin...

In album: Portraits of the Vester and Whiting families and other members of the American Colony (Jerusalem), [p. 20, bottom] (http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.18415) Forms part of: Visual materials from the p... More

The morning after / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a bald eagle bruised and battered, standing on a pile of spent fireworks, following the celebration of the fourth of July. Illus. in: Puck, v. 57, no. 1479 (1905 July 5), cover. Copyright 19... More