ephemera

The president and directors for the Kentucky Insurance Company promise...

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The president, directors & co. of the Bank of Henderson promise to pay...

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Union Republican ticket. Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, for President. ...

Globe surmounted by U. S. flag, and labeled "our country", floating in a body of water.

Three years' men wanted! For the sixth ward. Recruiting & substitute o...

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Lincoln Centennial Association. February 12th, 1809-February 12th, 190...

Certificate made out to James R Van Gleave of Springfield, January 20, 1909.

Scenic Gems of America. Sheet of stamps consisting of Washington monum...

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George Hunt - McClellan and Pendleton / Oakley & Tompson lith., Boston...

Campaign ephemera for Democratic presidential candidates George B. McClellan and George H. Pendleton, showing head-and-shoulders portrait of George B. McClellan. Copyright by Francis Morandi. .

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Morocco, 1967 Sept

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Mourning badges. Four mourning badges worn at the funeral of Abraham L...

Transcript of handwritten item: Rosette worn at A. Lincoln's funeral in Washington, D. C. by James J. Christie, Sergeant at arms in Capital at that time.

[Postcard with two portraits of Lincoln and family.]

Mr. Chas. T. White with compliments of Allen H. Wright, San Diego, Cal.

[Postcard with two portraits of Lincoln and family.]

Mr. Chas. T. White with compliments of Allen H. Wright, San Diego, Cal.

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Fragments of correspondence, Morse code tape, and posters

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Office Commissioners of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company. Pay ...

Signed on back: Arthur A. Baker. Check No. (57382) Account No. 10799 Office of the Commissioners of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company. Washington, D.C. March 20, 1878/ The assistant Treasurer, I.S. City ... More

Cotillion party. E. Pluribus Unum. The pleasure of your Company is res...

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[Postcard. Ford's Theatre. The house in which Lincoln died.]

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A working man's appeal. Abraham Lincoln hated tobacco.

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Notes and partial correspondence

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Notes and partial correspondence

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[Cort Theatre program for Drinkwater's play entitled, Abraham Lincoln....

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The president, directors co. of the Cumberland Bank of Burksville prom...

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Lincoln bibliography. Beautifully printed on rich tinted paper. Three ...

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"Dick, hold fast, and see the salvation of god." [Massachusetts campai...

Specimen ballot issued for the 22nd District of Massachusetts (Republican). Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More

In Memoriam! Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States; Assassin...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Whistler ephemera, "Songs on Stone" announcement]

Text only proof for an announcement of the publication of Whistler's first four lithographs in the series, "Songs on Stone," to be issued by William Heinemann, with Whistler's corrections to the layout and his ... More

Booklet, samples of lace edgings and insertions, with prices per yard,...

Black leather-bound sample booklet with accordion-style purple paper page insert and samples of types of lace (product numbers 28-50), with prices per yard for each style. Associated with marketing for the Ame... More

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Morocco, 1967 Sept

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Movement order, Kantara military railway (pass for John D. Whiting, Br...

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[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

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[Postcard ladies ticket to Lincoln Union ball.]

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[Currency.] - Public domain portrait print

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and tw...

Mourning cards surrounded by black borders. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[political ribbon], Fifth ward Lincoln and Johnson Club.

Red silk ribbon with cut of eagle surmounting shield. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[political ribbon], Fifth ward Lincoln and Johnson Club.

Red silk ribbon with cut of eagle surmounting shield. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

Public domain scan of a document from Alan Lomax's performing arts and music history collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

Public domain scan of a document from Alan Lomax's performing arts and music history collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois,...

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One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or si...

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Funeral car, used upon the occasion of the funeral obsequies of Presid...

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We mourn! Our chief has fallen.

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Business card of attorneys Horatio Gates Spafford, H. O. McDaid, & Joh...

Printed business card of law firm Spafford, McDaid & Wilson (H. G. Spafford, H. O. McDaid, and John P. Wilson) Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Room 37 Republic Life Building, 157 & 159 LaSalle Street, Chicago.

Trinity College. Ephemera display for Trinity College

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[Postcard of a Kentucky hemp field.]

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[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Office Commissioners of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company. Pay ...

Signed on back: Arthur A. Baker. Check No. (57382) Account No. 10799 Office of the Commissioners of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company. Washington, D.C. March 20, 1878/ The assistant Treasurer, I.S. City ... More

Speeches and writings of persons other than Morse

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Two shillings and six-pence. According to an act of general assembly o...

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Model of a bust of Abraham Lincoln, now being executed in marble, by W...

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Patent certificate to Alexander Bain for improvement in electric teleg...

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[Currency.] - Public domain portrait print

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The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and tw...

Mourning cards surrounded by black borders. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

Public domain scan of a document from Alan Lomax's performing arts and music history collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Brown Girl in the Ring, 1997

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Time card for a special train, Monday February 11, 1861, His Excellenc...

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National Union ticket. For President Abraham Lincoln. For Vice Preside...

"War poster issued by Board of Publication, 1864" Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Abraham Lincoln and his pall bearers, April 20, 1865.

Indicates which bearers are deceased.

Soldier's memorial. Company G. - Public domain broadside, Library of C...

History and roll call of Company G. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Votes for Women Procession ticket

Votes for Women, Programme and souvenir, Hyde Park Demonstration, Lond...

Hyde Park Suffrage Demonstration Program includes map showing route of 7 processions and placement of 20 speaker's platforms, encircled by portraits of 20 women speakers and list of 60 speakers; border of pink rosettes.

Booklet, samples of lace edgings and insertions, with prices per yard,...

Black leather-bound sample booklet with accordion-style purple paper page insert and samples of types of lace (product numbers 28-50), with prices per yard for each style. Associated with marketing for the Ame... More

Ephemera, musical notation - Public domain American sheet music 1870-1...

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)

[California election ticket]. We will defend it forever! National Unio...

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[Postcard Lincoln cabin, birth place of Abraham Lincoln. In this log c...

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[Postcard of three Lincoln portraits.]

Mr. Chas. T. White with compliments of Allen H. Wright. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Christmas card with portrait of Lincoln.]

Back reads, "Reproduction from original painting by Adrian Gil-Spear second prize award world peace Christmas card contest by National League of Women Voters. Christmas Goodwishes. May the spirit of Christmas b... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congr...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.], engraving, Library of Congr...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

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Order of services for the meeting of the people of concord, at the hou...

Surrounded by black mourning border.

Original manuscript, controversy with Charles D. Jackson regarding the...

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A working man's appeal. Abraham Lincoln hated tobacco.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[mourning badge.] - Public domain print

White satin mourning badge, stamped in gold, with vertical black borders on each side. Bust portrait of Lincoln.

[Currency.] - Public domain portrait print

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The knight of the ruefull [sic] countenance. [Volck caricature] and tw...

Mourning cards surrounded by black borders. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Telegraph---1865-1866

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Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Brown Girl in the Ring, 1997

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Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

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Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

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Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois,...

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One hundred Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in gold or si...

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For President of the United States of America, For the term commencing...

Handwritten at bottom, "This vote was given by me at the electoral college December 7, 1864. A. Hale.

[Fire Department of Philadelphia mourning announcement.]

Printed in gold on a black background; oval portrait of Lincoln in brown and tan.

Ford's Theatre. Washington, D. C. [Playbills for Friday evening, April...

"Brown" type reproduction. Cf. Brenner, Ford's Theatre Lincoln Assassination Playbills. Another copy: E or Buckingham reproduction reprinted as a "Lincoln Souvenir" and stamped: "Engraving, Copyright. 1891."

[Photograph of sculpture entitled, "The President" Bronze by Saint-Gau...

Sculpture created 10/22/1887. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wallack's Theatre; Mary Shaw in 'Votes for Women'

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[mourning badge], True in life, true in death! Our country mourns the ...

Black bordered mourning ribbon with portrait of Lincoln. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[mourning badge], True in life, true in death! Our country mourns the ...

Black bordered mourning ribbon with portrait of Lincoln. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Morse drawings and sketches - Public domain book scan / drawing

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[California Republican ticket]. People's ticket.

Vignette with portrait of President Lincoln. Printed in blue. List of candidates for local government in San Francisco.

Three pence. This bill shall pass current for three pence according to...

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Alan Lomax Collection, Manuscripts, Spain, 1952-1953

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Twenty dollars. This bill entitles the bearer to receive twenty Spanis...

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[Envelopes with political illustrations.]. American Civil War 1861-186...

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

[Envelopes with political illustrations.]

In order of appearance: Secession Wagon; Jeff Davis-My wagon is kind of caving in. I am afraid Uncle Abe will catch me before I get far with these goods. President Abraham Lincoln. Vice-President. Hannibal Haml... More

Roscoe G. Chase For Full Term, School Board Trustee

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