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Kita Amerika jinbutsu: Peruri zō - Ukiyo e print

Japanese print shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Admiral Perry. Accompanying sheet with a catalog reproduction of print reads: No. 69. Admiral Perry; Yedo-ye; Illustrated. Annotations, stamps, etc. on recto... More

Kita Amerika jinbutsu: Peruri zō - Ukiyo e print

Japanese print shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Admiral Perry. Accompanying sheet with a catalog reproduction of print reads: No. 69. Admiral Perry; Yedo-ye; Illustrated. Annotations, stamps, etc. on recto... More

Mr. Blanchard accompagné de Mr. Gefferies est parti ... entre Calais e...

Print shows Jean Pierre Blanchard and John Jefferies arriving in Calais after crossing the English Channel in a hot air balloon. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical Prints and Drawings. Dollfus 40; Gibbs-Smith... More

Columbus taking possession of the new country

Christopher Columbus kneeling, holding flag and sword with two other men holding flags. There are other men on land and in boats behind Columbus and three ships in background. On the island named San Salvador b... More

The flight into Egypt / lith. & pub. by J. Baillie.

The Virgin Mary and baby Jesus on donkey led by an angel, Joseph walking behind. No. 281. The Flight into Egypt is a biblical event in which Mary and Joseph, with the infant Jesus, fled to Egypt to escape the ... More

History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

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History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

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History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

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The Reception of Captain Cook, in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar, sc.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

De Soto preparing to cross Long Swamp / J.W. Orr, N.Y.

Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. Philadelphia : J.T. Lloyd, 1858, p. 354. Reference copy in LOT 4409-D.

Prince of Wales and suite. New York (state) 19th Century Stereoscope C...

Photograph shows the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his entourage at photographer Mathew Brady's New Photographic Studio, Broadway and 10th Street, New York City. Copyright by M.B. Brady. Brady Ste... More

The journeys, and deeds of Jesus, and scriptoral index on a new map of...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an old ancient city, historic place, stone building architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

General Harrison and party, en route to Washington, D.C.

President Harrison standing on back of railroad car. N7641 U.S. Copyright Office.

The Lady of Cofachiqui / George Gibbs.

The Lady of Cofachiqui, chief of her village, showing Hernando de Soto and his soldiers contents in treasure chest. Illus. in: De Soto and his men in the land of Florida / Grace Elizabeth King. New York : The M... More

[Sir Henry Hudson entering New York Bay, September 11, 1609, with Indi...

Reproduction of painting by Edward Moran. Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lieutenant-Colonel Rowan's exploit--the American delegate's visit to G...

Includes map of Cuba, image of Andrew S. Rowan and partial text of article. Page in Harper's weekly, July 2, 1898, p. 643.

[Miss Hartwell and bible women in the Foochow Mission]

Miss Emily Hartwell, standing with eight Chinese women, seated and standing, Fuzhou, Fujian Sheng, China. Illus. in: Life and light for woman. Boston : Press of Rand, Avery, & company, 1902 May. Published in: A... More

[Coming from the Lugan Mill] - Public domain portrait print

Alice Roosevelt Longworth and other members of William Howard Taft party posed in Hawaii.

Serge Witte going on board "Mayflower"

Photo shows Russian envoy Sergei Witte boarding a launch taking him to the presidential yacht "Mayflower". U.S. Secret Service agent William Flynn is at far right, in light-colored hat. (Source: Secret Service... More

[Louis Blériot with his plane after landing at Dover, 1909]

George Grantham Bain Collection. Public domain photograph - historical image of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Frank Carpenter talking to a police officer(?) on a street in a busin...

Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress). In album: European trip, book 9, no. 4.

[Mr. Wheeler and Frank G. Carpenter outside Takeena roadhouse on Overl...

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Franklin's return to Philadelphia, 1785 / J.L.G. Ferris.

Benjamin Franklin, Richard Bache, his wife Sarah, Franklin's daughter, and her son Benjamin Franklin Bache at dockside in Philadelphia. Franklin is greeted by Judge Thomas McKean, who stands on the right. A sed... More

Lola coming! Europe farewell! America I come

Caricature of theater scene, showing Lola Montez and Cupid on swan boat, with sorrowful Europeans bidding Lola goodbye.

[Russian envoys Serge Witte and Baron de Rosen in an automobile]

On print: M. Witte & Baron Rosen; copyright, 1905 by F.G. Berte. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his wife, Lydia. Text reads: The Russian envoys returning from church. This is a photog... More

[Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir on Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, C...

H82467 U.S. Copyright Office. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the Library of Congress ; historical commentary by Alan Brinkley. New York ... More

[Commodore Perry in Japan] - Public domain portrait engraving

Japanese print shows full-length portrait of Commander Matthew Perry in uniform. Nagasaki print. Annotations, stamps, etc. on verso of print: 161; LC2585; 8; 47623a (white label); see pl. 29 of 2nd series of N... More

Baron Komura and Kogaro Takahira in carriage

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Genl. Lafayette's departure from Mount Vernon 1784

George Washington shaking hands with General Lafayette as Lafayette's carriage waits; Washington's family stands with him on the portico at Mount Vernon. Reference copy filed under: PRES FILE - Washington, Geor... More

Columbus at the court of Barcelona

Christopher Columbus standing before the King and Queen of Spain, with Indians from the New World, Feb. 1493. [4]0794Y U.S. Copyright Office.

[Henry M. Stanley and party standing on back of train at Monterey, Cal...

W13493 U.S. Copyright Office. By Taber(?), San Francisco, California. Public domain photograph of train car, engine, locomotive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mr. Blanchard accompagné de Mr. Gefferies est parti ... entre Calais e...

Print shows Jean Pierre Blanchard and John Jefferies arriving in Calais after crossing the English Channel in a hot air balloon. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical Prints and Drawings. Dollfus 40; Gibbs-Smith... More

History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

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Theodor de Bry - Gallorum ad Maij flumen navigatio

French expedition under Jean Ribaut enter the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Rena... More

The Tschuktschi, and their habitations / Webber, J. del. ; W. & J.(?) ...

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.

De Soto crossing the Tombigbee River / J.W. Orr, N.Y.

De Soto and men crossing the Tombigbee River on rafts, probably in Marengo County, Alabama. Illus. in: The Life, travels and adventures of Ferdinand de Soto, Discoverer of the Mississippi / Lambert A. Wilmer. P... More

Grand ball given by the citizens of New York to the Prince of Wales, a...

Illustration showing an elaborate ball at the Academy of Music in New York. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 199 (1860 Oct. 20), pp. 664-5.

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and elephant, Terai

Photograph showing the Prince of Wales posing with elephant bearing a howdah, Terai, India, 1875 or 1876. In album: India. No. 91.

[Rear view of Alexander Graham Bell entering ruins of Pompeii]

In album: v. 13, p. 5. Forms part of: Gilbert H. Grosvenor Collection of Photographs of the Alexander Graham Bell Family (Library of Congress).

The visit of the Ambassador of China / drawn by T. Dart Walker.

Three illustrations showing reception at ex-Secretary Whitney's house during which Li Hung-chang presents President Cleveland with a letter from the emperor of China; continuing celebration in Chinatown; and an... More

Florida with the march of de Soto and his men, 1539-1544 / Bormay & Co...

Map of the southern United States outlined with the path of march of Hernando de Soto and his men. Illus. in: De Soto and his men in the land of Florida / Grace Elizabeth King. New York : The Macmillan Company,... More

Presidential train--President McKinley and cabinet enroute through the...

McKinley and others beside flag-bedecked locomotive. 3430 U.S. Copyright Office.

The presidential Tally Ho party - President McKinley to Golden Gate Pa...

President McKinley and others in a horse-drawn carriage. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Departure of Baron de Rosen from Yokohama

H45066 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by Collier's Weekly, Apr. 29, 1904.

Serge Witte and Baron Rosen in palm garden at the Wentworth Hotel

Public domain photograph of hotel lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arnold Genthe in the mountains of Japan

Picryl description: Public domain image of a mountain pass, summit, rocks, mountains, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Steamboat on the Luaboda, Stellenbosch South Africa

Public domain photograph of steamboat ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Journal, Cora A. Berliner - Public domain document scan of drawing

Handwritten; only 38 p. contain writing; 8 loose p. inserted into journal. Contains inserted pencil drawing of Dr. Thaene by Emile Berliner. Cora A. Berliner's journal of her family's trip on board a steamer to... More

The First voyage - Print, Library of Congress collection

Christopher Columbus bidding farewell to the Queen of Spain on his departure for the New World, August 3, 1492. 40795Y U.S. Copyright Office.

[Russian envoys Serge Witte and Baron de Rosen in an automobile]

On print: M. Witte & Baron Rosen; copyright, 1905 by F.G. Berte. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his wife, Lydia. Text reads: The Russian envoys returning from church. This is a photog... More

Pocahontas at the court of King James / Richard Rummels; American Colo...

Copyright by Jamestown A. & V. Co. No. 11. Public domain scan of the vintage New York postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Siberian posting sledge on a cold morning, with GK [i.e., George Ken...

Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-1973:080). Forms part of: George Kennan Papers.

Columbus taking possession of the new country

Christopher Columbus kneeling, holding flag and sword with two other men holding flags. There are other men on land and in boats behind Columbus and three ships in background. On the island named San Salvador b... More

Landing of Columbus - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Christopher Columbus and others showing objects to Native American men and women on shore.

History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

Public domain history book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

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[De Quelle maniere Tascaluça reçut General]

The manner in which Toscaluça received the General. Illus. in: Histoire de la conquete de la Floride / par Ferdinand de Soto. Composée en Espagnol par L'Inca Garcillasso de la Vega. Tome second. Aleide : Pierre... More

[Mort de trois Espagnols, & le tourmens que soffrit Jean Ortis]

The killing of three Spaniards and torture of Juan Ortiz. Illus. in: Histoire de la conquete de la Floride ... par Ferdinand de Soto ... / L'Inca Gardillasso de la Vega. Aleide : Pierre Vander, 1731, oppos. p. ... More

Summer and winter habitations in Kamtschatka / Webber del. ; J. Goldar...

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain photograph - historical image of Russian Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Boxing match in Hapaee / Webber del. ; Goldar sc.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.

[Christopher Columbus leaving Spain to go to America]

Public domain scan of 16th-17th century print, engraving, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chief interpreter Moryamo Yenoski and Tako Juro interpreter / dag. by ...

Print shows two Japanese men, Moryamo Yenoski and Tako Juro, full-length portrait, standing facing front, as interpreters for members of the Perry expedition in Japan. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition o... More

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and party, with first tiger killed by H.R.H...

Photograph showing the Prince of Wales, holding rifle, posing with members of his party and a dead tiger, during his tour of India, 1875-76. In album: India. No. 50.

[A man, possibly B.E. Fernow, seated next to river, tent on the right,...

61438 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Edward H. Harriman. No. X299.

Viewing the gorge by O.E. Dunlap

Baron Komura and Kogoro Takahira, sightseeing

Public domain photograph of a car, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Serge Witte and his staff out for a Sunday morning walk

Photo shows U.S. Secret Service agent William Flynn at far left in light-colored hat. (Source: Secret Service archivist, 2012)

Taft crowd, Norfolk, Neb., 9/30/08

Supporters of William H. Taft walking along railroad tracks. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

[Louis Blériot in his plane over the cliff of Dover, July 25, 1909]

George Grantham Bain Collection. Public domain photograph - historical image of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mr. Carpenter dons a typhus uniform and goes through a Near East Relie...

Frank Carpenter, standing with three other men, all wearing white robes and head coverings, probably Istanbul, Turkey. Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress). In album: European Pictures (... More

President Harding's Special on Alaskan Railway, the President in engin...

Front view of President Harding's train. J263848 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 18579.

[Motorcade for President Eisenhower's visit to Kabul, Afghanistan] / [...

Photograph shows cars and motorcyles driving through a street with crowds of people on either side; buildings and mountain in the distance. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact shee... More

[Martha Argerich, full-length portrait, facing front, seated, holding ...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Pope John Paul II visit to U.S. / [TOH].

Title from contact sheet folder caption. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes.

Russian Peace Commission and their staff

Photograph shows Baron Rosen and Count Serge Witte seated in front of a group of Russian staff members (Secretary Korostovetz, Plancon, Shipov, and Prince Kudashev among others) at Portsmouth, N.H.

Henry Duberly Esqr., paymaster, 8th Hussars, & Mrs. Duberly - Roger Fe...

Henry Duberly standing before Isabella Duberly who is on horseback. Title transcribed from verso. Alternate title from: Gernsheim, Roger Fenton, photographer of the Crimean War: His photographs and his letters ... More

Peri raikō - Public domain portrait drawing

Polyptych matted in 5 sections: left (430a), left center (430b), center (430c), right center (430d), right (430e). Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists... More

Good bye! Many thanks! - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a traveler, perhaps Taylor himself, shaking the hand of a barefoot Norwegian boy who has removed his hat to say farewell. Bayard Taylor traveled through Norway and Scandinavia in 1856 and 1857, af... More

Columbus at the court of Barcelona

Christopher Columbus standing before the King and Queen of Spain, with Indians from the New World, Feb. 1493. [4]0794Y U.S. Copyright Office.

[Zora Neale Hurston and other African Americans, probably at a recordi...

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Prime Minister's return journey across the Atlantic

Photograph shows Prime Minister Winston Churchill, full-length, walking the deck of H.M.S. Prince of Wales during the Atlantic Conference. British Official Photo BH-7903. Stamped on mount: Oct. 9, 1941. Exhibi... More

The Prime Minister's return journey across the Atlantic

Photograph shows Prime Minister Winston Churchill, full-length, walking the deck of H.M.S. Prince of Wales during the Atlantic Conference. British Official Photo BH-7903. Stamped on mount: Oct. 9, 1941. Exhibi... More

History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

Public domain history book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clar...

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[Porters carrying trunks on their back on a street in La Paz, Bolivia]

Copyright by Carpenter's World Travels. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).

"Blowing" himself around the country / J. S. Pughe ; Lithograph by J. ...

Cartoon showing William Jennings Bryan campaigning on back of train. Copyright by Keppler & Schwarzmann. Illus. in: Puck, 1896 Sept. 16.

[Groups of people dancing (Alan Lomax is seen making a film in one sho...

Title devised by Library staff based on caption information and inventory lists. Photos probably taken during Lomax-Hurston-Barnicle recording expedition to Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas. Handwritten on bac... More

Perspective representations of three objects drawn using Italian, Engl...

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

Journal, Cora A. Berliner - Public domain document scan of drawing

Handwritten; only 38 p. contain writing; 8 loose p. inserted into journal. Contains inserted pencil drawing of Dr. Thaene by Emile Berliner. Cora A. Berliner's journal of her family's trip on board a steamer to... More

Journal, Cora A. Berliner - Public domain document scan of drawing

Handwritten; only 38 p. contain writing; 8 loose p. inserted into journal. Contains inserted pencil drawing of Dr. Thaene by Emile Berliner. Cora A. Berliner's journal of her family's trip on board a steamer to... More

Journal, Cora A. Berliner - Public domain document scan of drawing

Handwritten; only 38 p. contain writing; 8 loose p. inserted into journal. Contains inserted pencil drawing of Dr. Thaene by Emile Berliner. Cora A. Berliner's journal of her family's trip on board a steamer to... More

Journal, Cora A. Berliner - Public domain document scan of drawing

Handwritten; only 38 p. contain writing; 8 loose p. inserted into journal. Contains inserted pencil drawing of Dr. Thaene by Emile Berliner. Cora A. Berliner's journal of her family's trip on board a steamer to... More