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Slave code for the District of Columbia, 1860.
Slave code for the District of Columbia, 1860.
Slave code for the District of Columbia, 1860.
Slave code for the District of Columbia, 1860.
Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Boilermakers Shop, Navy Yard Annex, Washington, District of...

Significance: The Washington Navy Yard Annex was historically significant in the manufacture of large scale ordnance during World Wars I and II. Boiler-maker's Shop 167 was necessary to the daily functioning of... More

The case of Georgia ... [Signed] A National Republican. Washington, December 22, 1868.

The case of Georgia ... [Signed] A National Republican. Washington, De...

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 205, Folder 39a.

[A collection of 20 lottery tickets of the Washington City Canal lottery "for cutting the canal, through the City of Washington to the Eastern Branch harbour." Washington, 1798].

[A collection of 20 lottery tickets of the Washington City Canal lotte...

20 tickets.; 8 signed by Nottey Young.; 4 signed by Daniel Carroll (framer of the constitution).; 61144 Mr. 7,41.; Rec. R. B. 3-10-41.; With 4 other pieces.; On verso : part 3: 8 part 5 : 2-91-280.119c ... More

[A collection of 20 lottery tickets of the Washington City Canal lottery "for cutting the canal, through the City of Washington to the Eastern Branch harbour." Washington, 1798].

[A collection of 20 lottery tickets of the Washington City Canal lotte...

20 tickets.; 8 signed by Nottey Young.; 4 signed by Daniel Carroll (framer of the constitution).; 61144 Mr. 7,41.; Rec. R. B. 3-10-41.; With 4 other pieces.; On verso : part 3: 8 part 5 : 2-91-280.119c ... More

[A collection of 20 lottery tickets of the Washington City Canal lottery "for cutting the canal, through the City of Washington to the Eastern Branch harbour." Washington, 1798].

[A collection of 20 lottery tickets of the Washington City Canal lotte...

20 tickets.; 8 signed by Nottey Young.; 4 signed by Daniel Carroll (framer of the constitution).; 61144 Mr. 7,41.; Rec. R. B. 3-10-41.; With 4 other pieces.; On verso : part 3: 8 part 5 : 2-91-280.119c ... More

Calendar, 1872. [Wash., D. C., 1871?].

Calendar, 1872. [Wash., D. C., 1871?].

GB11/14/68.; On verso, part 1: Gift Source Unknown Nov. 3, 1968; Source unknown. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed... More

. . . The latest musical gaiety, My Antoinette.

. . . The latest musical gaiety, My Antoinette.

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Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a fire insurance map, fire insurance plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fire insurance map, fire insurance plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fire insurance map, fire insurance plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fire insurance plan / map, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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2000-2042 I Street Northwest (Commercial Buildings), No. 2030, 2030 I Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

2000-2042 I Street Northwest (Commercial Buildings), No. 2030, 2030 I ...

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Old Stone House, 3051 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Old Stone House, 3051 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Colu...

Significance: One of the oldest buildings in the District of Columbia. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS DC-10-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1767 Initial ... More

An old story made new. Negro makers of history by Carter Godwin Woodson ... Washington D. C. The Associated publishers. Inc. [n. d.].

An old story made new. Negro makers of history by Carter Godwin Woodso...

Circular regarding the book.; Genre: Piece 1: Catalogs; Piece 2: Blank Forms. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text ... More

St. Elizabeths Hospital, Boiler House / Ice Plant, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southeast, Ash Street, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

St. Elizabeths Hospital, Boiler House / Ice Plant, 2700 Martin Luther ...

For an overview of the Systems and Infrastructure Buildings, see HABS DC-349-CD Significance: The Boiler House/Ice Plant (Building 52) functioned as the boiler plant, providing steam for heat to the campus buil... More

St. Elizabeths Hospital, Boiler House / Ice Plant, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southeast, Ash Street, Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

St. Elizabeths Hospital, Boiler House / Ice Plant, 2700 Martin Luther ...

For an overview of the Systems and Infrastructure Buildings, see HABS DC-349-CD Significance: The Boiler House/Ice Plant (Building 52) functioned as the boiler plant, providing steam for heat to the campus buil... More

By the president of the United States of America: a proclamation. Whereas, in and by the Constitution of the United States, it is provided that the President "shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States

By the president of the United States of America: a proclamation. Wher...

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Race for the Cure run in 1990, Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Race for the Cure run in 1990, Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, ...

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[Circular containing testimonials] [1847].

[Circular containing testimonials] [1847].

Page Order: Uncut Quarto 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 198, Folder 24.

[Circular containing testimonials] [1847].

[Circular containing testimonials] [1847].

Page Order: Uncut Quarto 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 198, Folder 24.

5906 Dalecarlia Place (House), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

5906 Dalecarlia Place (House), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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Medley-Sewell House, 1545 Thirty-Fifth Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Medley-Sewell House, 1545 Thirty-Fifth Street, Northwest, Washington, ...

1998 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Although an exact construction date cannot be determined for this house, it is known that in 1796 Bernard Medley bought the lot, known then as 99 Fayette Stre... More

Washington, February 17, 1827. The Hon. Littleton W. Tazewell and John Randolph, Senators from Virginia, in the Congress of the United States. Gentlemen: After mature reflection, and with the advice of others more experienced in such matters, I

Washington, February 17, 1827. The Hon. Littleton W. Tazewell and John...

Part of p. 3 wanting. 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 192, Folder 26.

Supplement to the Republic. List of Senators and Representatives, with their places of residence in Washington. December 25, 1849.

Supplement to the Republic. List of Senators and Representatives, with...

Page Order: Multipage 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 199, Folder 27a.

Supplement to the Republic. List of Senators and Representatives, with their places of residence in Washington. December 25, 1849.

Supplement to the Republic. List of Senators and Representatives, with...

Page Order: Multipage 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 199, Folder 27a.

Who are the bondholders? Three million of government creditors. Democratic war on the poor. Their contempt for the peoples' rights. Washington, D. C. Printed at the Great Republic office [1868?].

Who are the bondholders? Three million of government creditors. Democr...

On recto, Copy 3, p. [1]: 25, 1868, Dup, [stamped] 6/503 05 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. 3 dupl... More

Prospectus of a new journal to be published at the City of Washington, by Way & Gideon, for the editors entitled The American Mercury. Washington, June, 1824.

Prospectus of a new journal to be published at the City of Washington,...

Imprint 2.; Prospectus. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 192, Fo... More

Andrew Jackson President of the United States of America, to all and singular to whom these presents shall come, greeting: Whereas a treaty between the United States of America, and the Mingoes, chiefs, captains and warriors, of the Choctaw nati

Andrew Jackson President of the United States of America, to all and s...

Page Order: Multipage 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 230, Folder 4.

Catlin's Indian gallery. Opinions of the most celebrated artists and distinguished statemen concerning this extensive collection of portraits,landscapes, costumes, etc ... [1846].

Catlin's Indian gallery. Opinions of the most celebrated artists and d...

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Catlin's Indian gallery. Opinions of the most celebrated artists and distinguished statemen concerning this extensive collection of portraits,landscapes, costumes, etc ... [1846].

Catlin's Indian gallery. Opinions of the most celebrated artists and d...

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Mrs. Young, with an efficient corps of professors, will, on the 17th of September, 1855, establish at her residence No. 436 G street, a French seminary for young ladies ... [Washington, D. C. 1855].

Mrs. Young, with an efficient corps of professors, will, on the 17th o...

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Letter of Wm. P. Wood, to the Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, secretary of the Treasury, Relating to one of his favorite officials, with facts and quotations submitted for reference and study. [Washington, D. C.] 1872.

Letter of Wm. P. Wood, to the Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, secretary of the ...

Page Order: Multipage 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 206, Folder 23b.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Department of labor, Information and education service.] [1919].

[84 broadsides issued through the U. S. employment service U. S. Depar...

84 broadsides. Page Order: Multipage 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 242, Folder 6.

[Broadsides and leaflets by or relating to Dr. Croffut].

[Broadsides and leaflets by or relating to Dr. Croffut].

9 pieces.; Page Order: Piece 4 is a Reverse Center Span; Piece 6 is Multipage; Piece 8 is a Leaflet.; Genre: Pieces 1, 2, 5, and 6: Printed Ephemera; Piece 3: Program; Piece 4: Catalogs; Piece 7: Broadsides; ... More

[Broadsides and leaflets by or relating to Dr. Croffut].

[Broadsides and leaflets by or relating to Dr. Croffut].

9 pieces.; Page Order: Piece 4 is a Reverse Center Span; Piece 6 is Multipage; Piece 8 is a Leaflet.; Genre: Pieces 1, 2, 5, and 6: Printed Ephemera; Piece 3: Program; Piece 4: Catalogs; Piece 7: Broadsides; ... More

[Broadsides and leaflets by or relating to Dr. Croffut].

[Broadsides and leaflets by or relating to Dr. Croffut].

9 pieces.; Page Order: Piece 4 is a Reverse Center Span; Piece 6 is Multipage; Piece 8 is a Leaflet.; Genre: Pieces 1, 2, 5, and 6: Printed Ephemera; Piece 3: Program; Piece 4: Catalogs; Piece 7: Broadsides; ... More

The daughter of heaven, a dramatic spectacle.

The daughter of heaven, a dramatic spectacle.

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The daughter of heaven, a dramatic spectacle.

The daughter of heaven, a dramatic spectacle.

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[8 election tickets] [Washington, D. C. 185-].

[8 election tickets] [Washington, D. C. 185-].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 43. Copy scanned: 1

This is to certify, that of entitled to one share in the Capital Stock of the Falls Bridge turnpike company ... Given under my hand this day of one thousand eight hundred and President. Treasurer. [Washington D. C. 1817].

This is to certify, that of entitled to one share in the Capital Stock...

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Our exports of cotton manufactures ... Washington, April 14, 1870.

Our exports of cotton manufactures ... Washington, April 14, 1870.

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 206, Folder 4.

Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...

See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Dumbarton Oaks Park, Thirty-second & R Streets Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Dumbarton Oaks Park, Thirty-second & R Streets Northwest, Washington, ...

See also HALS DC-13 for related documentation. Significance: Dumbarton Oaks Park is not a native woods; rather, it was designed as a ''naturalistic" landscape in the pastoral landscape tradition to include the ... More

Convention Center Site, I Street, 900 & 1000 Block, Tenth Street, 800 & 900 Block, New York Avenue, 900 & 1000 Block, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Convention Center Site, I Street, 900 & 1000 Block, Tenth Street, 800 ...

Significance: Included in the Convention Center Site were many examples of 19th and 20th century residential, commercial, and mixed use buildings, such as: the American Mosaic Company Building (DC-387), Pepco P... More

Convention Center Site, I Street, 900 & 1000 Block, Tenth Street, 800 & 900 Block, New York Avenue, 900 & 1000 Block, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Convention Center Site, I Street, 900 & 1000 Block, Tenth Street, 800 ...

Significance: Included in the Convention Center Site were many examples of 19th and 20th century residential, commercial, and mixed use buildings, such as: the American Mosaic Company Building (DC-387), Pepco P... More

National Intelligencer. ---- Extra. President Taylor's inaugural address, Washington, March 5, 1849. This day at 12 o'clock, General Zachary Taylor, President elect of the United States, delivered to the Senate and members of the House of repres

National Intelligencer. ---- Extra. President Taylor's inaugural addre...

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 199, Folder 19c.

Georgetown Street Furniture, Georgetown Vicinity, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Georgetown Street Furniture, Georgetown Vicinity, Washington, District...

Significance: The paving, sidewalks, carriage blocks, lamp posts, streetcar rails, etc., described below contribute considerably to the attractiveness of Georgetown and are themselves either vestiges of the 19t... More

Kirmes. . .  a brilliant spectacle, introducing a succession of national, flower and characteristic dances.

Kirmes. . . a brilliant spectacle, introducing a succession of nation...

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Announcement. Prof. John Tyndall of the Royal Institute, London, will deliver a course of six lectures on light ... commencing Tuesday ev'g, Dec. 3 `72 ... [Washington, D. C.] Gibson brothers, printers [1872].

Announcement. Prof. John Tyndall of the Royal Institute, London, will ...

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 206, Folder 33.

Announcement. Prof. John Tyndall of the Royal Institute, London, will deliver a course of six lectures on light ... commencing Tuesday ev'g, Dec. 3 `72 ... [Washington, D. C.] Gibson brothers, printers [1872].

Announcement. Prof. John Tyndall of the Royal Institute, London, will ...

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 206, Folder 33.

Chancery sale of improved property, by virtue of decree passed Nov. 3d, 1876, in cause 5,201 equity, Leonard vs. Jonnson et al, I will sell, on Saturday, November 25th, 1876 ar 4 o'clock P. M., on the premises parts of Lots Nos. 8, 9, and 201 in

Chancery sale of improved property, by virtue of decree passed Nov. 3d...

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 206, Folder 44a.

To the Honorable Senators and representatives in Congress assembled. Washington, D. C. February 15, 1869.

To the Honorable Senators and representatives in Congress assembled. W...

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 205, Folder 40c.

9th April, 1802. Read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole House, on Monday next. A bill, making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States ... [Washington] Duane printer [18

9th April, 1802. Read the first and second time, and committed to a co...

Imprint 3. Page Order: Multipage 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 226, Folder 31.

Jeremiah Williams House, 3035 Dumbarton Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Jeremiah Williams House, 3035 Dumbarton Street, Northwest, Washington,...

Significance: The Jeremiah Williams House is outstanding example of the mid-nineteenth century picturesque architectural style made popular by A.J. Downing and A.J. Davis through their publications and projects... More

The Americans are robbers. This declaration I posted up, along with my reasons for it, A.D. 1809, at Spring Garden and other places at Philadelphia, at electioneering days, before thousands of people, yet nobody has brought me to an account for

The Americans are robbers. This declaration I posted up, along with my...

Imprint 3.; Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 191, Folder 11.

Confession and renewal of covenant, Jan 26, 1837. We, the members of the Congregational churches in this city, here assembled with one accord in one place ... [Washington, D. C.?] 1837.

Confession and renewal of covenant, Jan 26, 1837. We, the members of t...

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 196, Folder 17.

Order of procession for the funeral of Maj. Gen. Brown ... R. Jones, Adjutant General [Washington, D. C. February, 1828].

Order of procession for the funeral of Maj. Gen. Brown ... R. Jones, A...

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 193, Folder 3.

Speech of Mr. Jefferson at his inaugural. Washington, March 4, [1801].

Speech of Mr. Jefferson at his inaugural. Washington, March 4, [1801].

GB3/26/69.; On verso , Piece 1 : Gift Mr & Mrs Roscoe P. Conkling, March 14, 1969.; On recto , Piece 2 , Copy 2 : Pending.; An apparently unique printing of Jefferson's inaugural. Available also through the ... More

Speech of Mr. Jefferson at his inaugural. Washington, March 4, [1801].

Speech of Mr. Jefferson at his inaugural. Washington, March 4, [1801].

GB3/26/69.; On verso , Piece 1 : Gift Mr & Mrs Roscoe P. Conkling, March 14, 1969.; On recto , Piece 2 , Copy 2 : Pending.; An apparently unique printing of Jefferson's inaugural. Available also through the ... More

By the president of the United States of America. A proclamation. Whereas a convention between the United States of America and His Britannic Majesty was concluded and signed at St. Petersburg, under the mediation of the Emperor of all the Russi

By the president of the United States of America. A proclamation. Wher...

Printed in English and French. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site as facsimile page images. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 229, Folder 3.

Circumnavigation of Lake Chala. From native sultan to sultan among the Masai and other tribes in East Africa. Mrs. M. French-Sheldon (Bébé Bwana ... will deliver her first lecture in Washington, D. C., for the National Geographical Society ... F

Circumnavigation of Lake Chala. From native sultan to sultan among the...

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 207, Folder 44e.

Circumnavigation of Lake Chala. From native sultan to sultan among the Masai and other tribes in East Africa. Mrs. M. French-Sheldon (Bébé Bwana ... will deliver her first lecture in Washington, D. C., for the National Geographical Society ... F

Circumnavigation of Lake Chala. From native sultan to sultan among the...

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 207, Folder 44e.

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hull Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Navy Yard, Building No. 104, Intersection of Tingey Street & Isaac Hul...

Significance: Building 104 is a contributing property in the Washington Navy Yard National Historic Landmark. The Washington Navy Yard once served as the center for naval ordnance research and production and i... More

Today's flag day. June 14th ... Washington, D. C. United States Flag Association, 1924.  Brochure and membership application.

Today's flag day. June 14th ... Washington, D. C. United States Flag A...

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 208, Folder 37.

In Senate of the United States. 27th March, 1802. Read the first time, and passed to the second reading. An act in addition to an act, entitled "An act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military service, and fo

In Senate of the United States. 27th March, 1802. Read the first time,...

Imprint 2. 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 226, Folder 24.

In Senate of the United States. 27th March, 1802. Read the first time, and passed to the second reading. An act in addition to an act, entitled "An act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military service, and fo

In Senate of the United States. 27th March, 1802. Read the first time,...

Imprint 2. 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 226, Folder 24.

Address by Hon. Frederick Douglass, Delivered in the Congregational Church, Washington, D.C., on the Twenty-first Anniversary of Emancipation in the District of Columbia

Address by Hon. Frederick Douglass, Delivered in the Congregational Ch...

You are about to apply A document from LOC collection of correspondence between Frederick Douglass and his peers. Frederick Douglass was an African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and st... More

Address by Hon. Frederick Douglass, Delivered in the Congregational Church, Washington, D.C., on the Twenty-first Anniversary of Emancipation in the District of Columbia

Address by Hon. Frederick Douglass, Delivered in the Congregational Ch...

You are about to apply A document from LOC collection of correspondence between Frederick Douglass and his peers. Frederick Douglass was an African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and st... More

U.S. Capitol, Senate Reception Room, Intersection of North, South, & East Capitol Streets & Capitol Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

U.S. Capitol, Senate Reception Room, Intersection of North, South, & E...

The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building was completed in the 1850s. Th... More

College of George-Town, (Potomack) in the State of Maryland, United States of America. I. This college was first opened for literary instruction, not quite six years ago… George-Town, January 1st, 1798.

College of George-Town, (Potomack) in the State of Maryland, United St...

Photostat.; On verso, p. [1]: Gift Father Wm Repetti Archivist Georgetown University. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as fu... More

General orders No. 27. The following general order of the President, received through the War department, announces to the army, the death of the illustrious ex-president, General Andrew Jackson. Washington, June 16, 1845.

General orders No. 27. The following general order of the President, r...

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 232, Folder 30.

General orders No. 27. The following general order of the President, received through the War department, announces to the army, the death of the illustrious ex-president, General Andrew Jackson. Washington, June 16, 1845.

General orders No. 27. The following general order of the President, r...

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 232, Folder 30.

Sir: The period has arrived when the American people are about to choose their chief magistrate. The issue presented in the canvas is clear and all important. It is plainly, whether Abraham Lincoln ... shall be sustained, and the national life a

Sir: The period has arrived when the American people are about to choo...

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 204, Folder 50b.

[Usurpation frauds on popular sovereignty.] A proclamation. [Regarding Virginia politics] Washington, June 5, 1861.

[Usurpation frauds on popular sovereignty.] A proclamation. [Regarding...

Title. 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 204, Folder 13.

Susan B. Anthony 1820-February 15-1900. Celebration of the eightieth birthday of Susan B. Anthony at the Lafayette opera house, Washington, D. C. February fifteenth, Nineteen hundred. [Washington, D. C.] Press of Byron S. Adams [1900].

Susan B. Anthony 1820-February 15-1900. Celebration of the eightieth b...

Piece 1 is a Leaflet. 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 208, Folder 1a.

(A) A statement of the value and quantities respectively of merchandize (paying duties and valorem) spirits, molasses, wines, tea, coffee, sugar, and salt, on which duties actually accured for each of the calender years 1790 to 1800, consisting

(A) A statement of the value and quantities respectively of merchandiz...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 225, Folder 20.

Oak Hill Cemetery, Chapel, 3001 R Street Northwest, Northeast of gatehouse, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Oak Hill Cemetery, Chapel, 3001 R Street Northwest, Northeast of gateh...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

In the case of the Brig Traveller Lee [by] F. C. Gray. Washington June 8th, 1835.

In the case of the Brig Traveller Lee [by] F. C. Gray. Washington June...

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 195, Folder 18a.

A lecture on the life, character, dying declarations, and death of Edgar Allan Poe, being a defense of the illustrious poet against imputations cast upon his memory by unfriendly biographers. by John J. Moran. Congregational Church, Wednesday ev

A lecture on the life, character, dying declarations, and death of Edg...

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 207, Folder 10.

West Georgetown School, 1640 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

West Georgetown School, 1640 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, D...

Significance: Early twentieth-century school building for culinary arts erected as part of the manual training program of the District of Columbia and representative of the neo-Georgian trend in design of that ... More

Howard Road Historic District, Samuel H. Lucas House No. 2, 1018 Howard Road, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Howard Road Historic District, Samuel H. Lucas House No. 2, 1018 Howar...

Significance: This house was built for Samuel Lucas, a local real estate speculator and longtime operator of a greenhouse/nursery business on Howard road. the house resembles, in plan, the narrow speculative d... More

Entrance pavilion, Library of Congress, Washington

Entrance pavilion, Library of Congress, Washington

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

To accompany Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians to Mount Vernon Wednesday October the twenty-ninth nineteen hundred and nineteen. [Washington, D. C., 1919].

To accompany Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians to Mou...

List of dignitaries.; On recto, back cover: Gift William H. Littlefield Apr. 14, 1966. Page Order: Multipage Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and a... More

[U.S. Army and Cavalry officers in front of the U.S. Capitol Building] / A. Tholey.

[U.S. Army and Cavalry officers in front of the U.S. Capitol Building]...

A group portrait of thirteen officers in front of capitol with unf inished dome.

Arlington Memorial Bridge, Spanning Potomac River between Lincoln Memorial & Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Arlington Memorial Bridge, Spanning Potomac River between Lincoln Memo...

Significance: As the final link in the chain of monuments which start at the Capitol building, the Arlington Memorial Bridge connects the Mall in Washington, DC with Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. De... More

Arlington Memorial Bridge, Spanning Potomac River between Lincoln Memorial & Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Arlington Memorial Bridge, Spanning Potomac River between Lincoln Memo...

Significance: As the final link in the chain of monuments which start at the Capitol building, the Arlington Memorial Bridge connects the Mall in Washington, DC with Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. De... More

White House Grounds & Ellipse, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

White House Grounds & Ellipse, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

See also HALS DC-14 for related documentation. Significance: Reservation No. 1 encompasses the majority of the land set out by Pierre L'Enfant for the President's Grounds. Second only to the U.S. Capitol Ground... More

Female Union Benevolent Society, 1255 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Female Union Benevolent Society, 1255 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Wash...

Public domain photograph of stairs, steps, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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