militias

Letter to Abel Bliss from William Shirley

Negative of a letter from William Shirley to Abel Bliss granting him the duty of Ensign of the First Company in the Town of Springfield militia. Courtesy of Wilbraham Public Library

Militia Pay Rolls, 1794-1868, Westborough Historical Records

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St. George's Volunteers charging down Bond Street, after clearing the ...

Three grotesque and ill-matched soldiers charge rapidly and fiercely down the pavement. Their bayonets threaten three women who flee in terror, only legs, petticoats, and an upraised arm being visible on the ex... More

A return from a march or a false alarm in a country village!! / Woodwa...

Print shows a group of British citizens mustered in response to an alarm that the French were attacking England which proved to be false; they complain of soiled, torn, or lost clothing, and one reads a list of... More

Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, First Division, Hudson County State M...

Print shows a certificate of membership in the Second Regiment, Hudson Brigade, First Division, Hudson County State Militia, with George Washington standing on pedestal on the left and Liberty standing on the r... More

Bénédiction des drapeaux de la Garde Nationale Parisienne a Notre Dame...

Print shows the blessing of the flags of the National Guard of Paris in the Notre Dame Cathedral, at the beginning of the Revolution in 1789. Illustration from: Collection complète des tableaux historiques de ... More

Grand bobalition, or "Great anniversary fussible"

Another in the "bobalition" series of broadsides parodying the manners, illiteracy, and dialect of Boston blacks. (See no. 1819-2.) The illustration shows a black militia troop marching from left to right. The ... More

Col. Pluck. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Caricature of John or Jonathan Pluck, an illiterate hostler elected Colonel of the 84th Pennsylvania militia in a controversial 1824 election. He is shown here marching toward the left, raising a sword inscribe... More

Much ado about nothing or a militia court-martial!!

A satire on the pretensions and general decadence of the American local militia during the Jacksonian era. A man on a witness stand (far left) is questioned by a court-martial. Several officers sit around a tab... More

Grand fantastical parade, New-York, Dec 2d. 1833

Another burlesque parade (see no. 1833-11), satirizing Andrew Jackson as a military hero and President and the local militia displays of the period. The print apparently portrays one of the mock processions act... More

Major Joe Bunker's last parade, or the fix of a senator and his 700 in...

Democratic senator Nathaniel P. Tallmadge of New York was the leader of the conservative or pro-Bank Democrats. Here Clay satirizes Tallmadge's attempts to undermine party support for Van Buren's hard money fis... More

The new era or the effects of a standing army

A condemnation of a Van Buren administration plan, put forward by Secretary of War Joel Poinsett, to reform the militia system through creation of a reserve force under regular army officers. The idea was attac... More

Lists of Persons Liable for Enrollment in the Militia, 1840, 1843-1846

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Lists of Persons Liable for Enrollment in the Militia, 1841, 1842

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Volunteers for Texas. As you were

A scornful portrayal of the poor caliber of American volunteers for the Mexican War. The print evidently appeared at the outset of the conflict, as the Library's impression was deposited for copyright on May 13... More

Group - Von Temsky, Westrupp - Public domain portrait print

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Group - Von Temsky, Westrupp - Public domain portrait print

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Captain Wilson T.M.S. [Taranaki Military Settlers]. New Zealand Wars p...

The New Zealand Wars took place from 1845 to 1872 between the New Zealand colonial government and allied Māori on one side and Māori and Māori-allied settlers on the other. Public domain scan of portrait art p... More

[Unidentified member of the Calwater Grays, a company of the 1st Regim...

Case: back - Rinhart 257. Stamped on brass mat: C. Evans, Philad'a. No electronic surrogate available. Label adhered to case: "59". Label adhered to cover glass: "63". Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-... More

Lists of Persons Liable for Enrollment in the Militia, 1856-1859

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America. A national song - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congr...

An allegorical illustration on the cover of a patriotic song, dedicated to the "National Guards of Philadelphia." A pronouncedly decollete Columbia or Liberty figure sits astride a bald eagle which flies over t... More

Copy of 1794 Militia List, by Charles H. Reed, n.d.

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Copy of 1794 Militia List, by Charles H. Reed, n.d.

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Copy of 1794 Militia List, by Charles H. Reed, n.d.

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Copy of 1794 Militia List, by Charles H. Reed, n.d.

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Sketches with the Co. B 8th Reg., Pennsylvania Ma. [i.e., militia] und...

Drawing shows soldiers standing in residential street and sitting against fence along the roadside during rest period; some gathered around small campfires. Signed in pencil "J Queen" on lower left of mount. (... More

Letter - Publicd domain, Museum of New Zealand. New Zealand Wars perio...

The New Zealand Wars took place from 1845 to 1872 between the New Zealand colonial government and allied Māori on one side and Māori and Māori-allied settlers on the other. Public domain vintage photo from New... More

Massachusetts 1st Corps cadets - Public domain portrait print

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One of von Tempsky's Forest Rangers. New Zealand Wars period.

The New Zealand Wars took place from 1845 to 1872 between the New Zealand colonial government and allied Māori on one side and Māori and Māori-allied settlers on the other. Public domain vintage photo from New... More

Serbian reserves in Balkan Mountains waiting the order to advance

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By arts and arms, God armeth the patriot. Crane's guards

Crane guards' flag Courtesy of Canton Public Library

Presentation of Colours to the Taranaki Rifle Volunteers and Taranaki ...

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Camp Lincoln, Illinois National Guard, Springfield, Ill[inoi]s]

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Camp Lincoln, Illinois National Guard, Springfield, Illinois

"864" and "Detroit Photographic Co." on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 042598. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Part of the military parade of first day. The staff of the 1st Regt. D...

Title from original captions in the P&P supplementary reference file under LOT 3863 (former call number). Forms part of: The 36th National Encampment of the G.A.R., Wash., D.C. Oct. 5-11, 1902, no. 7.

Unionism or the National Guard? / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a laborer standing at center holding a rifle labeled "Law and Order" and a National Guard uniform labeled "Patriotism" which he is offering to Uncle Sam who is standing on the left with his h... More

[Ohio National Guard lining up to march in President Roosevelt's inaug...

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Church services, 55 Inft., Iowa Nat. Guard, Clarinda, Ia., '08

H114503 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; F. J. Bandholtz; August 12, 1908; DLC/PP-1908:43550. Copyright claimant's address: Des Moines, Ia.

Great Chelsea fire of 1908 - Militia in camp postcard

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55th Regiment, Iowa Nat. Guard, 1908

H114505 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; F. J. Bandholtz; August 12, 1908. Copyright claimant's address: Des Moines, Ia.

56 Reg. I.N.G. and Camp, Spirit Lake, Ia.

H111809 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; F. J. Bandholtz; July 27, 1908; DLC/PP-1908:43535. Copyright claimant's address: Des Moines, Ia.

Parade, 55 Inft., Iowa Nat. Guard

Civilians in attendance at parade. H114504 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; F. J. Bandholtz; August 12, 1908; DLC/PP-1908:43550. Copyright claimant's address: Des Moines, Ia.

Troop A, Ohio National Guard on Capitol ground during Taft inauguratio...

Photograph shows soldiers on horseback on Capitol grounds during inauguration of William H. Taft; crowds of spectators also on grounds. Copyright 1909 by Harris & Ewing.

2nd Regiment Infantry, M.N.G., Pine Camp, N.Y.

J144747 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Beach Studio; 1910. Copyright claimant's address: Remsen, N.Y.

Officers Third Inft., O.N.G., Maneuver Camp, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Se...

J150799 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; International Stereograph Co.; January 14, 1911. Printed on image at lower right: "Copyright 1910 by International Stereograph Co., General Photographers, Decatur, Ill."

South Carolina men in blue, spring 1861

Group portrait of officers from the Flying Artillery, a volunteer militia organization, wearing their blue militia uniforms, at the time of their induction into the Confederate Army, Sullivans Island, South Car... More

Co. C, W.M.G., Powell, Wyo. - Public domain portrait print

J216873 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; A. G. Lucier; July 5, 1916.

Co. L, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225314 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Officers, 102nd U.S.A., gelatin silver print

J225303 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917.

Ambulance Co. no. 1, W.N.G., 1917

J225230 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Madison, Wis. Printed on image at lower left: "Captain A.A. Mitten". Copyright deposit; Garrett & Ruud; September 7, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Co. E, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225308 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Official photo, State Historical Society, Sanitary Co., Fourth Nebrask...

J225419 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; P. J. McAndrews; September 14, 1917.

Co. G, 2nd Inf., Minnesota Nat. Guards, Austin, Minn., Aug. 28th, 1917

J225221 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Frank Palen; September 4, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

4th Ohio Ambulance Company, National Guard United States at McKinley M...

J225150 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Northern Engraving Co.; August 27, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469. Copyright claimant's address: Canton, Ohio. Sitters identified by number; key missing.

Co. A, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225304 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Official photo, State Historical Society, Co. K, Fourth Nebraska Natio...

Eagle seated on a perch at center. J225418 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; P. J. McAndrews; September 14, 1917.

Co. G, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

Members of company posed with rifles. Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Co. C, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225306 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

First Ambulance Co., N.Y. National Guard about to leave Binghamton for...

J228563 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; George F. Lyon; March 2, 1918; DLC/PP-1918:45725. Sitters numbered on image; key to sitter names printed below image.

Co. F, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225309 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Headquarters Co. and Co. H, 1st Regt., N.Y. Infantry, N.G., about to l...

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Co. M, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

Some members of company posed with rifles. J225315 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Official photo, State Historical Society, Co. G, Fourth Nebraska Natio...

J225087 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; P. J. McAndrews; August 26, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Co. K, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

Some members of company posed with rifles. Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Supply Co., 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225318 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Headquarters Co., 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225319 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Co. H, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

Members of company posed with rifles. J225311 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Battery C, 1st Reg't., N.Y. Field Artillery, National Guard; taken at ...

J227295 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; George F. Lyon; March 11, 1918; DLC/PP-1918:45618. Sitters numbered on image; key to sitter names printed below image.

Machine Gun Co., 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225316 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Co. B, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

Members of company posed with rifles. J225305 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Co. D, 102nd U.S.A. - Public domain portrait print

J225307 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: New Haven, Ct. Copyright deposit; Curtiss Studio; September 10, 1917; DLC/PP-1917:45469.

Physical exercise drill & Penna. Reserve Militia, Mt. Gretna, Pennsylv...

J230953 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Luther G. Harpel; August 2, 1918; DLC/PP-1918:45879. Copyright claimant's address: Lebanon, Pa. Pan. no. 17.

Private Henry Johnson; Private Needham Roberts; The New York National ...

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First Colored Battalion, District of Columbia, National Guard; On Pens...

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Virginia National Guard, full field inspection, Camp Meade, Md., July ...

J249514 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Ed. H. Pickering; July 29, 1921. Printed on image at lower right: "[Copyright] E.H. Pickering, Camp Photographer, Camp Meade, Md., #C20."

Texas National Guard, Brig. Gen'l. Wolters Com'd'g., Camp Mabry, 1921

J249513 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; E. O. Goldbeck; July 15, 1921. Stamped on verso: "Copies of this picture will be mailed post paid to any part of the United States upon receipt of price $.50. Re... More

Clinton, TN. School integration conflicts

Photograph shows an armed member of the National Guard observing Clinton High School as students stand on its steps and lawn. Title from contact sheet folder caption. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograp... More

[Federalized National Guard troops on the campus of the University of ...

Contact sheet folder caption: "Integration at the Univ. of Alabama", ... #15-34 Federalized National Guard troops on Campus at Univ. of Ala. WKL, 6/11/63." U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collecti... More

Soldiers from 2nd Iraqi Army Division exit an Iraqi

Soldiers from 2nd Iraqi Army Division exit an Iraqi Air Force plane and set foot at Baghdad International Airport. The soldiers were flown from near the Irbil area in the Kurdish Autonomous Region to Baghdad to... More

'dArminianze Schans Tot Leyden - Public domain engraving

Engraving shows the Arminian fortification in Leiden, Netherlands. Includes plan of fort showing positions of troops. Descriptive text outlines the controversy between the Arminian Protestants and Calvinists in... More

Garde civique. Infant. Arrête du 31 Déc. 1830

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Military Uniforms: Belgium, Garde civique de la Belgique (officier)

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

Colonel de la garde civique. 1er Ban. (Belgique)

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Garde civique 1er ban. Voltigeur en tenue d'été

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

'dArminianze Schans Tot Leyden - Public domain engraving

Engraving shows the Arminian fortification in Leiden, Netherlands. Includes plan of fort showing positions of troops. Descriptive text outlines the controversy between the Arminian Protestants and Calvinists in... More

DINNER [held by] 2ND CO. GOVERNOR'S FOOT GUARD AND CO. F. NEW HAVEN GR...

Boston Independent Corps of Cadets. Boston, MA. 19th Century Stereosco...

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New York Military on Broadway. New York Sterecope Card.

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City Military on B'way. New York Sterecope Card.

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Military on Broadway. New York Sterecope Card.

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Utica Citizens' Corps, Camp Greenman, Saratoga Springs, 1869.

New York State stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More

Utica Citizens' Corps, Camp Greenman, Saratoga Springs, 1869.

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Utica Citizens' Corps, Camp Greenman, Saratoga Springs, 1869.

New York State stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More

Utica Citizens' Corps, Camp Greenman, Saratoga Springs, 1869.

New York State stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More

Militia Pay Rolls, 1794-1868, Westborough Historical Records

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Lists of Persons Liable for Enrollment in the Militia, 1840, 1843-1846

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Lists of Persons Liable for Enrollment in the Militia, 1841, 1842

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Lists of Persons Liable for Enrollment in the Militia, 1856-1859

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Serbian reserves in Balkan Mountains waiting the order to advance

reverse side of stereoscopic card

Great Chelsea fire of 1908 - Militia in camp postcard

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