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The dry-goods epidemic, Broadway at three P.M. / W. del.

The dry-goods epidemic, Broadway at three P.M. / W. del.

Cover of Harper's Weekly with illustration showing crowd of women, men and children exiting and entering "O.L.D. Pinchpence" dry goods store during a sale. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 1, no. 44 (1857 Oct. 3... More

Interior of an Officer's Tent - Utah Expedition [Gen. Albert Johnston's Exped.]

Interior of an Officer's Tent - Utah Expedition [Gen. Albert Johnston'...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 2, (1858 January 30), p. 73. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

James Gordon Bennett, Esq. / SW [monogram]

James Gordon Bennett, Esq. / SW [monogram]

James Gordon Bennett, Esq., half-length portrait, standing, facing right. Photographed by Brady. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, vol. 2, 1858 July 10, title page.

Street scene in London--winter evening / Ts. Nast.

Street scene in London--winter evening / Ts. Nast.

Crowded London street with food vendors, children in rags, and well-dressed men and women passing by. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1859 April 2, p. 212.

The purchase of Cuba pictorially considered, after the passage of the act appropriating thirty millions for the purpose, A.D. Eighteen hundred and ???? / Hoppin.

The purchase of Cuba pictorially considered, after the passage of the ...

Illustration with 9 scenes showing effects on America of annexation of Cuba including an increase in size and amount of cigars smoked, babies eating oranges and bananas, the U.S. Treasury depleted, and bullfigh... More

Mistress Columbia, who has been taking a nap, suddenly wakes up and calls her noisy scholars to order / J.M.L.

Mistress Columbia, who has been taking a nap, suddenly wakes up and ca...

Columbia seated at desk at the front of a classroom with members of Congress seated on each side of the room divided by the Mason-Dixon line, the North on the left and the South on the right; there is fighting ... More

The War balloon at General M'Dowell's head-quarters preparing for a reconnoissance / sketched by Ed. Pietsch.

The War balloon at General M'Dowell's head-quarters preparing for a re...

Illus. from: Harper's weekly, 1861 Oct. 26, p. 679. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A United States Army supply train passing through Hagerstown, Maryland

A United States Army supply train passing through Hagerstown, Maryland

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, 1861, p. 615. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4420 T. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

The Western wharves at Washington where Army supplies are received

The Western wharves at Washington where Army supplies are received

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, 1861, p. 615. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4420 T. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Union spy at Camp Griffin, 1861

Union spy at Camp Griffin, 1861

Photograph shows Union soldier on horseback at Camp Griffin, Langley, Virginia. Photograph probably by G. H. Houghton, photographer of other photographs in this album and fellow resident of Mead's in Brattlebor... More

The ladies of New Orleans before Gen. Butler's Proclamation [2 ugly women spitting in face of Union officer]; After ... Proclamation [Officer tipping hat to 2 attractive women. Cartoon concerning Benjamin Butler's so-called "Woman Order," as military governor of New Orleans, to prevent local women from insulting U.S. soldiers. Issued May 15, 1862]

The ladies of New Orleans before Gen. Butler's Proclamation [2 ugly wo...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1862 July 12, p. 448. Reference copy may be in LOT 4421-E. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Women in cartoons 1862; CW, 1861-1865 C... More

A Thrilling scene in east Tennessee--Colonel Fry and the Union men swearing by the flag

A Thrilling scene in east Tennessee--Colonel Fry and the Union men swe...

Colonel David Fry and Union men grouped around American flag to pledge their allegiance to the Union, during plot to burn Confederate bridge, Tennessee. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 March 29, p. 193.

Seeking for the wounded, by torch-light, after the battle

Seeking for the wounded, by torch-light, after the battle

Print shows soldiers searching by torch-light through a wooded area for wounded soldiers after a Rebel assault on Schwartz's battery during the Union siege of Fort Donelson, Tennessee. Illustration from: Harpe... More

Some specimens of "Secesh" industry - intended for the London Exhibition of 1862, but unfortunately intercepted by the "Paper Blockade"

Some specimens of "Secesh" industry - intended for the London Exhibiti...

Images show: Goblet - made from a "Yankee's skull"; paperweight made from a "Yankee jaw bone"; reading desk made from a human skeleton; furs made from scalps and beards; necklace of "Yankee teeth"; head wreath ... More

The Invasion of the North - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania / from a sketch by Mr. Perkins.

The Invasion of the North - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania / from a sketch b...

View of the city from across Susquehanna River. Reference copy in LOT 4416G (1863). Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 July 18, p. 461.

The Rappahannock looking towards Falmouth R.R. Station

The Rappahannock looking towards Falmouth R.R. Station

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 28, 1863, pp. 200-201. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.699) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil W... More

The English pirate ALEXANDRA seized by the British government at Liverpool

The English pirate ALEXANDRA seized by the British government at Liver...

Ship at dock. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1863 June 6, p. 364. Reference copy may be in LOT 4248. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Gt. Britain Eng. Liverpool 1... More

Guerrilla depredations - "Your money or your life!" / sketched by W.D. Matthews.

Guerrilla depredations - "Your money or your life!" / sketched by W.D....

Print shows renegade Confederate soldiers robbing a man on horseback, at gunpoint, while others attack a covered wagon in the background. Illus. from: Harper's Weekly, vol. 8, no. 417 (1864 December 24), p. 82... More

The escaped refugees from the Libey [sic] Prison

The escaped refugees from the Libey [sic] Prison

Escaped Union prisoners in woods, being met by Union soldiers(?). Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Illustration from: Harper's Weekly, 1864.

Map of Georgia Historic map, Library of Congress

Map of Georgia Historic map, Library of Congress

Historical scenes at top. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 May 12, p. 301.

Marriage of a colored soldier at Vicksburg by Chaplain Warren of the Freedmen's Bureau

Marriage of a colored soldier at Vicksburg by Chaplain Warren of the F...

Illustration showing an African American soldier at his wedding in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 496 (1866 June 30), p. 412 (top).

Surrattsville, the Home of John H. Surratt

Surrattsville, the Home of John H. Surratt

Street scene; 2 riders on horseback. Microfilm copy of wood engraving; microfilm 02231, reel 10. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1867, p. 149. Reference copy may be in LOT 4385B. This record contains unverified, ol... More

Slavery is dead(?) / Th Nast. - A black and white picture of a group of people

Slavery is dead(?) / Th Nast. - A black and white picture of a group o...

Two illustrations showing: Slave being sold as punishment for crime, before Emancipation Proclamation; and African-American being whipped as punishment for crime in 1866. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Jan. 12, p. 24.

At the market, Richmond, Virginia / Sketched by W.L. Sheppard.

At the market, Richmond, Virginia / Sketched by W.L. Sheppard.

Outdoor market, Richmond, Virginia. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1868 Nov. 7, p. 708.

Henry Keep, the Wall Street financier / JW [monogram].

Henry Keep, the Wall Street financier / JW [monogram].

Illustration showing Henry Keep, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 12, no. 576 (1868 January 11), p. 29.

The Freedmen's Bureau / Drawn by A.R. Waud.

The Freedmen's Bureau / Drawn by A.R. Waud.

Man representing the Freedman's Bureau stands between armed groups of Euro-Americans and Afro-Americans. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1868 July 25, p. 473.

General Joseph R. Hawley, president of the Chicago convention Honorable Edward H. Durell, of Louisiana. Reading the news of the nomination of General Grant in the country / / sketched by W.B. Baird.

General Joseph R. Hawley, president of the Chicago convention Honorabl...

3 illustrations in: Harper's weekly, 1868 June 6, p. 364. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arrival of the delegates to the Republican convention in Chicago / sketched by W.B. Baird.

Arrival of the delegates to the Republican convention in Chicago / ske...

Group of delegates outside of building. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 12, no. 597 (1868 June 6), p. 360.

Our common schools as they are and as they may be [Anti-catholic, anti-Tammany cartoon showing (1) "Sectarian Bitterness" of private schools; (2) "Distribution of the Sectarian Fund" - all to Catholic and none to public schools; (3) "Union is Strength" - children of all races and religions playing together] / Th. Nast.

Our common schools as they are and as they may be [Anti-catholic, anti...

Nast, Thomas, artist. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 14, (1870 February 26), p. 140. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Cartoons; Schools; Church and state.

The recent accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad / from a sketch by Mr. Montgomery Meigs.  Lieut.-Commander W.L. Stewart ; Commander E.H. Williams ; Lieut. Commander A.W. Muldaur ; The sinking of the "Oneida" by the "Bombay".

The recent accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad / from a sketc...

Five illustrations: Accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad, near Oxford, Mississippi. Head-and-shoulders portraits of Lieut. Commander W.L. Stewart; Commander E.H. Williams; and Lieut. Commander A.W. Muld... More

The Italian boys in New York - tortures of the training room

The Italian boys in New York - tortures of the training room

Man whipping small boy; slave dealers abducted boys from Italy. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1873 Sept. 13, p. 801. Reference copy may be in LOT 4403. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.... More

Saratoga Springs and vicinity : scene of the inter-collegiate regatta : [see page 626].

Saratoga Springs and vicinity : scene of the inter-collegiate regatta ...

Bird's-eye view. "Drawn and Engraved Expressly for Harper's Weekly." Supplement to Harper's Weekly, 25 July 1874. "From Sketches by Theodore R. Davis." "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the Year 1874, b... More

Cattle Raid on the Texas Border

Cattle Raid on the Texas Border

Gun fight between cattlemen and bandigs, among herd of cattle and sheep. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1874 Jan. 31, p. 100. Reference copy may be in LOT 4392 G. This record contains unverified, old data from cap... More

"A Scrub-race on the plains" / Lagarde sc. ; engraved for "Harper's weekly" from the picture by J.D. Smillie in the water-color exhibition.

"A Scrub-race on the plains" / Lagarde sc. ; engraved for "Harper's we...

Indians engaged in a horse race; covered wagons to the side. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 March 4, p. 184.

The Centennial -- wall paper printing press, Machinery Hall / photographed by the Centennial Photographic Company.

The Centennial -- wall paper printing press, Machinery Hall / photogra...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1876 Dec. 23, p. 1041. Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The great strike--Blockade of engines at Martinsburg, West Virginia / from photograph by D. Bendann.  The great strike--Burning of the Lebanon Valley  Railroad bridge by the rioters / drawn by Fred. B. Schell.

The great strike--Blockade of engines at Martinsburg, West Virginia / ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 21, no. 1076 (1877 Aug. 11), p. 620.

The color line still exists - in this case

The color line still exists - in this case

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam writing on wall, "Eddikashun qualifukashun. The Black man orter be eddikated afore he kin vote with US Wites, signed Mr. Solid South." Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 23 (1879 Jan. 18),... More

A barber's shop at Standing Rock, Dakota Territory--an Indian chief having his hair dressed / drawn by William A. Rogers.

A barber's shop at Standing Rock, Dakota Territory--an Indian chief ha...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1879 March 15, p. 205 (bottom). Public domain photograph of North Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph ... More

Ration day at Standing Rock Ag[enc]y / drawn by H.F. Farny.

Ration day at Standing Rock Ag[enc]y / drawn by H.F. Farny.

Print shows a large group of Natives who have arrived at the Standing Rock Agency to receive food and other supplies from the government. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 22, no. 1388 (1883 July 28), pp. 472-473... More

The canon of Las Animas, on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, Colorado [Train rounding curve on side of mountain]

The canon of Las Animas, on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, Colorad...

Wood engraving after photoprint by W.H. Jackson. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 30, (1886 September 25), p. 620-621. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; RR; Ph. Ind.

Civil Service examination for the New York police.  A graduate / W.P. Snyder.

Civil Service examination for the New York police. A graduate / W.P. ...

Policeman holding reins of horse. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1886 Jan. 16, p. 44.

What the colored race have to be thankful for / Th. Nast.

What the colored race have to be thankful for / Th. Nast.

African American man preaching at pulpit in church. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 30, no. 1562 (1886 Nov. 27), p. 769.

In search of bait on the Newfoundland coast--Hauling capelin bait at Holyrood, Conception Bay / after sketches by J.W. Hayward.

In search of bait on the Newfoundland coast--Hauling capelin bait at H...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 31, 1887 Aug. 13, p. 576.

An experienced performer : Ring-master Platt--Now Chauncey, have you ever had any experience with an elephant before, sir? Clown-- No, sir, but I had a great deal of experience with a mule once

An experienced performer : Ring-master Platt--Now Chauncey, have you e...

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 32:440 (June 16, 1888).

The Hartford Hotel disaster - Public domain historic place engraving

The Hartford Hotel disaster - Public domain historic place engraving

18 Feb. 1889 - The Park Central Hotel, Hartford, Conn., collapsed by bursting of a boiler. 23 lives lost. Wood engraving from a photograph by F.L. Hale, Manchester. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1889, p. 165. Ref... More

A Bessemer steel converter wood engraving, Library of Congress

A Bessemer steel converter wood engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1889 Feb. 23, p. 152. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1995, p. 258.

Caricature, The Census, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The Census, public domain cartoon image

Cartoon showing man taking census from old woman, who thinks he wants to take her senses. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1890 June 14, p. 470.

Detained immigrants on Ellis Island, New York harbor / Drawn by M. Colin.

Detained immigrants on Ellis Island, New York harbor / Drawn by M. Col...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1893 Aug. 26, p. 821. Public domain photograph - immigration to the United States, immigrants, Ellis Island, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Native sail boats between Bombay and Karachi on Gulf of Kutch

Native sail boats between Bombay and Karachi on Gulf of Kutch

Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1895, p. 830. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1... More

Planter in ricksha in front of the Maria Watta tea factory near Gampola

Planter in ricksha in front of the Maria Watta tea factory near Gampol...

Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1895, p. 511. Similar to lantern slides W7-249A and W7-249B. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949... More

Trichinopoly - Temple of Vishnu at Srirangam - from the 1st Gopura

Trichinopoly - Temple of Vishnu at Srirangam - from the 1st Gopura

Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1895, p. 707. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1... More

Mark A. Hanna, Senator from Ohio.  The Warwick of the administration [being interviewed by 2 reporters in U.S. Capitol; Negro carrying rick of firewood in left foreground]

Mark A. Hanna, Senator from Ohio. The Warwick of the administration [...

Half-tone repr. of drawing by Wm. A. Rogers. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1897 March 13), v. 41, p. 244. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

The book-delivery system at the Congressional Library, Washington / drawn by G.W. Peters, Washington, D.C.

The book-delivery system at the Congressional Library, Washington / dr...

Four illustrations showing: the distributing desk in the center of the rotunda; book-stack elevator; underground book trolley running from the Library to the Capitol; and sending and receiving station to the un... More

On the way to a political meeting in Kentucky

On the way to a political meeting in Kentucky

(DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Kentucky Boss's Desperate Campaign" by Henry Loomis Nelson, Harper's weekly, 43:1083 (Oct. 28, 1899).

[Scenes of St. Pierre, Martinique, before the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelee]

[Scenes of St. Pierre, Martinique, before the 1902 eruption of Mount P...

Rue Victor Hugo, one of the principal business streets. Ref. copy may be in SSF - VOLCANOES. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, May 17, 1902, p. 646. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption car... More

[Ford near Shepherdstown, on the Potomac. Pickets firing across the river]

[Ford near Shepherdstown, on the Potomac. Pickets firing across the ri...

Soldiers resting, and firing guns on the banks of the Potomac. Title devised from Harpers Weekly. Published in: Harper's Weekly, October 11, 1862. Inscribed upper left: 1st [illegible inscription] Gift, J.P. Mo... More

Battle near Upperville. Ashbys Gap in Distance

Battle near Upperville. Ashbys Gap in Distance

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed below title: see description. Published in: Harper's Weekly, July 11, 1863, as: The Army of the Potomac-Skirmish Near Upperville-Ashby's Gap in the Distance. Gift, J.P. Mor... More

Chaplain Chapman of the 169th N.Y. performing divine service at General W.F. Smith's Head Quarters in front of Petersburg, July 3rd

Chaplain Chapman of the 169th N.Y. performing divine service at Genera...

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed below image with arrow indicators: Gen Burnham; Gen Neil; Gen Smith; Gen Martindale. Inscribed on verso: The Service was arranged by Dr Luckley, Medical Director of the 18t... More

[Easter lilies]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

[Easter lilies]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1932:0033). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 36:362 (1892).

Returned Federal prisoners from Andersonville (i.e. Belle Isle) prison

Returned Federal prisoners from Andersonville (i.e. Belle Isle) prison

Photograph taken by surgeon A. Hill Messinger. Source: U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, 2013. No. 5526. Erroneous caption on card: "Returned Federal prisoners from Andersonville prison." Mounted with t... More

9th Corps attacking Ft. Mahone better known as Fort Damnation

9th Corps attacking Ft. Mahone better known as Fort Damnation

Signed lower right: ARW. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: It was not daylight; but a good many dead and wounded. Men rushing over the enemies line. Inscribed vertically right margin: cheveaux... More

Battle at Black River March 16th 1865

Battle at Black River March 16th 1865

Sketchy bird's-eye view of battlefield. Formerly attributed to Alfred R. Waud, with the call number DRWG/US - Waud, no. 651 (AA size). Title inscribed upper right. Inscribed above image from left to right: Col ... More

Halley's comet at dawn - Drawing. Public domain image.

Halley's comet at dawn - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly.

Destruction of the locomotives on the bridge over the Chickahominy

Destruction of the locomotives on the bridge over the Chickahominy

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly. Inscribed over image: The R.R. Bridge was burned [?]. Trees too high. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.548) Re... More

Expectation : reading the will. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Expectation : reading the will. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

"Drawn on wood for Harper's Weekly, May 20th '77." Possibly for Dickens' "Great Expectations." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's w... More

Winslow Homer - War songs - Public domain monumental decor drawing

Winslow Homer - War songs - Public domain monumental decor drawing

Series of images relating to war songs. Mainly soldiers marching, but also African Americans hauling sacks on their backs. Julia Ward Howe, author of "Battle Hymn of the Republic," is in center. Title inscribe... More

June 2nd Position nr. Cold Harbor--rifle pits in the front

June 2nd Position nr. Cold Harbor--rifle pits in the front

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Verso shows a profile sketch of a man. Text to the right of the sketch reads: "A union battery held this hill at the battle of [...] Mil[l?] strenuou... More

Rebel fortification near Wynns Mill, Confederate States of America

Rebel fortification near Wynns Mill, Confederate States of America

Signed lower right: Alfred R Waud. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed above image: Stockade of pointed stakes; Rebel Camp Covered way. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 10, 1862, pp. 296-7. Gift, J.P. Morg... More

Aiming a Mortar, in Jacksons Connecticut battery

Aiming a Mortar, in Jacksons Connecticut battery

Signed lower right: A.R.W. Title inscribed below image. Published in Harper's Weekly, August 6, 1864, p. 505 as part of a series: In the trenches before Petersburg. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.451... More

[Sheridan and his generals]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Sheridan and his generals]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Photograph showing Generals Wesley Merritt, Philip Sheridan, George Crook, James William Forsyth, and George Armstrong Custer around a table examining a document. Date from: Custer in Photographs by D. Mark Ka... More

The Sanitary Commission distributing tobacco to released prisoners on board "Star of the South," from the deck of the "New York."

The Sanitary Commission distributing tobacco to released prisoners on ...

Title inscribed on verso. Unidentified bust portrait on verso. A.R. Waud inscribed on verso, but not a signature. Attributed to W. Waud in Harper's Weekly. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 14, 1865, p. 29... More

Lt Col Kennedy of the 13th Iowa, 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, 17 A.C. raising the stars & stripes over the State House Columbia

Lt Col Kennedy of the 13th Iowa, 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, 17 A.C. ra...

Title inscribed on verso. Possibly by Theodore Davis. Published in: Harper's Weekly, April 8, 1865, p. 209, credited to Theodore Davis. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2). Forms part of: Morgan collecti... More

Portion of Rebel battery at Wynns Mill. The gun which wounded Lieut. Wagner. Topographical Engineer

Portion of Rebel battery at Wynns Mill. The gun which wounded Lieut. W...

Signed lower left: A.R.W. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 10, 1862, p. 296. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.174) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings fil... More

Fight at Mechanicsville [changed to] Beaver Creek between McCalls division and the rebels under Jackson

Fight at Mechanicsville [changed to] Beaver Creek between McCalls divi...

Title inscribed above image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, July 26, 1862, p. 470 as "The Army of the Potomac-The Battle of Beaver Creek, June 26, 1862. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.694) Reference ... More

Lahore - general view of railway station

Lahore - general view of railway station

Published as halftone in Harper's Weekly, 1895, p. 894. Similar to lantern slide W7-451. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part o... More

Citizen volunteers assisting the wounded in the field of Battle

Citizen volunteers assisting the wounded in the field of Battle

Signed lower right: Alf R Waud. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC?PP_1919:R1.2.0546). Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file U. Reference print availabe in Ray, Plate... More

Fort Hell. On Genl Warrens line

Fort Hell. On Genl Warrens line

Signed lower left: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Published in: Harper's Weekly, September 17, 1864 p. 605, and credited to William Waud. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.0396) Reference print ... More

General Patricks punishment for gamblers

General Patricks punishment for gamblers

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, November 7, 1863, p. 717 as : The Army of the Potomac-Gamblers at the Provost Marshal's Headquarters. Gift, J.P. Morgan... More

12th May Hancock and Wright fighting for the enemies rifle pits sketched from Lundmans house

12th May Hancock and Wright fighting for the enemies rifle pits sketch...

Title inscribed. Inscribed upper left: Try & get a little gradation of tint and color out of the engraver. Inscribed above image. Rainy day time 6 o clock. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, p. 306-1.... More

[James Bruce Elgin, 8th Earl of Elgin, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to right]

[James Bruce Elgin, 8th Earl of Elgin, head-and-shoulders portrait, th...

Identification from a woodcut engraving from an ambrotype by Brady in Harper's Weekly, June 6, 1857, p. 357. Corners trimmed. Purchase; Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans; 1954. Forms part of: Brady-Handy collectio... More

Captain Page of the Paraguay expedition / From a photograph by Brady.

Captain Page of the Paraguay expedition / From a photograph by Brady.

Captain Thomas J. Page, three-quarater length portrait, standing, facing right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1859 April 2, p. 217.

The Napier Ball at Willard's Hotel, Washington City, on February 17, 1859 / E. Hooper, del.

The Napier Ball at Willard's Hotel, Washington City, on February 17, 1...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. III, no. 114 (1859 March 5), p. 152.

The Republicans in nominating co[nv]ent[ion] in their wigwam at Chicago, May 1860

The Republicans in nominating co[nv]ent[ion] in their wigwam at Chicag...

Crowd of mostly women watching Republican convention from upper gallery of a large hall. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 177 (1860 May 19), pp. 312-313.

Scenes in Charleston, S.C. [composite of 4 wood engravings]: Tomb of John C. Calhoun, in St. Philip's Churchyard; the old powder magazine, Cumberland Street; the Palmetto Flag; the Palmetto Cockade

Scenes in Charleston, S.C. [composite of 4 wood engravings]: Tomb of J...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860 Nov. 24, title page. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The Gun-boat New Era, just built at St. Louis, Missouri / sketched by a correspondent.

The Gun-boat New Era, just built at St. Louis, Missouri / sketched by ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 Oct. 12, p. 646. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The housetops in Charleston during the bombardment of Sumter

The housetops in Charleston during the bombardment of Sumter

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 May 4), p. 273. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

United States Volunteers attacked by the mob, corner of Fifth and Walnut Streets, St. Louis, Missouri / sketched by M. Hastings, Esq.

United States Volunteers attacked by the mob, corner of Fifth and Waln...

Soldiers firing at crowd of people attacking them. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 231 (1861 June 1), p. 349 (botttom).

The Bivouac Fire at the Outposts of our Army of the Potomac

The Bivouac Fire at the Outposts of our Army of the Potomac

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Civil War Troops Va.; Civil War Camps; Shelf.

The battle of Rich mountain, Virginia, July 13, 1861 / Hennessy del.

The battle of Rich mountain, Virginia, July 13, 1861 / Hennessy del.

Men charging into battle. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 239 (1861 July 27), p. 468.

Hancock, General Winfield S. and staff (?)

Hancock, General Winfield S. and staff (?)

Illustrated as a wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, 1864, Aug. 13, p. 517.

The Battle at the southwest pass - retreat of the rebel flotilla

The Battle at the southwest pass - retreat of the rebel flotilla

Sketched by an officer of the "Richmond". From: Harper's weekly, 1861 Dec. 7, p. 773.

The Rebel foray in Pennsylvania - General view of Chambersburg ; The Rebels exchanging their rags for overcoats at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania ; Burning the engine house and machine shops at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania / / sketched by Mr. Davis.

The Rebel foray in Pennsylvania - General view of Chambersburg ; The R...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 305 (1862 Nov. 1), p. 693. DCRM(G) example 1D2.4 - material (multiple works) without a collective title

Skating carnival in Brooklyn, February 10, 1862

Skating carnival in Brooklyn, February 10, 1862

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Feb. 22, p. 125. Public domain photograph - city, downtown, New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

After the battle - The Rebels in p[ossession] of the field / Th. Nast.

After the battle - The Rebels in p[ossession] of the field / Th. Nast.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 304 (1862 Oct. 25), pp. 680-681.

Commodore Farragut's squadron and Captain Porter's mortar fleet entering the Mississippi River / sketched by an Officer of the "Mississippi".

Commodore Farragut's squadron and Captain Porter's mortar fleet enteri...

Print shows a large squadron of battleships and ironclads entering the Mississippi River near the "Light-house of Southwest Pass"; some are identified as the "Colorado, 40 Guns", "Pensacola on the Bar", "Westfi... More

The captured flags in the O - Public domain  drawing

The captured flags in the O - Public domain drawing

Flags in Capitol for celebration of Washington's birthday. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 8 1862, p.156 as "Rebel Flags in the Old Hall of Representatives." Gift, J.P. Morgan,... More

The ruins of Lawrence, Kansas / sketched by a correspondent.

The ruins of Lawrence, Kansas / sketched by a correspondent.

Print shows ruins of buildings in Lawrence, Kansas, following attack by William Quantrill and his Confederate raiders. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 351 (1863 September 19), p. 604.

Rebel Negro pickets as seen through a field-glass

Rebel Negro pickets as seen through a field-glass

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 Jan. 10.

The great railway disaster near Montreal, Canada

The great railway disaster near Montreal, Canada

Railroad cars, which fell from Belaeil Bridge, on barge. Wood engraving after photoprint by a. Bazinet & Co. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1864. Reference copy may be in SSF (Gr) - Railroads Disasters 1864. This ... More

Isometric view of General Grant's Virginia campaign.

Isometric view of General Grant's Virginia campaign.

Not drawn to scale. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 488.4 From Harper's weekly, v. 8, Sept. 10, 1864. p. 580. Panoramic view of the environs of the James and Appomattox rivers showing Union and Confederate lines a... More

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