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[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

The cook. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

African American woman in kitchen. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 12, 1856. See LC-USZ62-2571. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

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

William Bradford Reed, 1806-1876

Half lgth., seated, facing left. U.S. Commissioner to China. After a photoprint by Broadbent, of Philadelphia. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1857 June 6), p. 357. This record contains unverified data from captio... More

The governor's mansion, Lecompton, Kansas Territory

Men on horseback outside a log building. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 1, no. 23 (1857 June 6), p. 356.

The election--At the polls / W.J.H.

Cartoon of scene at election polls, with 2 people fighting. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 1, 1857 Nov. 7, p. 712.

David Wilmot, 1814-1868. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Head and shoulders, facing left. Copy negative reproduced from microfilm. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 1, 1858, p. 596. Reference copy may be in Biog. File. This record contains unverified, old data from capt... More

Cod-fishing on the Newfoundland shores

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, 1858 May 22, p. 333.

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

Exhuming the remains of President Monroe in the Second Street Cemetery...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 2, (1858 July 17), p. 456. Ref. copy in PRES FILE - Monroe, James Graves. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr. (3); Cemeteries;... More

The last ball of the season / A. Hoppin.

Print shows a dance in progress in a ballroom. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, no. 60 (1858 February 20), p. 120.

Husking the corn in New England

Corn husking party in barn. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 Nov. 13, p. 728.

A Presidential reception at the White House, Washington

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 March 13, p. 168.

The Paraguay Squadron. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

[Ships and boats]: WATER WITCH, the flag-ship SABINE, WESTERNPORT, FULTON, SUPPLY, HARRIET LANE and MEMPHIS. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1858 Oct. 16), p. 669. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

[Four scenes of European emigrants in America] / W.J. Hennessey del.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 June 26, p. 405. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Bivouac [on the Plains, Utah Territory]

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 3, (1858 April 4), p. 265, top. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

[United States Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane]

Full, broadside. Wood engraving from Harper's Weekly, 1858. "NFP." This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Ships United States Harriet Lane; United States Coast Guard... More

The ceremony at the grave, in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia [...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 2, (1858 July 17), p. 457. Ref. copy in PRES FILE - Monroe, James Graves. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr. (3); Cemeteries;... More

Mayor's Tiemann's race to the voting-place as the escort of United Sta...

Mayor Tiemann and soldiers running to the polls in New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 Nov. 13, p. 724.

General James Watson Webb / SW [monogram]

James Watson Webb, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing right. Photographed by Fredericks. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, 1858 Sept. 4, title page.

Kansas sketches - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, no. 64 (1858 March 20), p. 192.

Col. Johnston, commanding Utah expedition

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 2, (1858 January 30), p. 72. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

The Trial of the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles for the murder of P. Barton Ke...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1859 April 9, p. 232.

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 cricket match played at Hoboken on October 3-6, 1859, between the ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 3, no. 146 (1859 Oct. 15), pp. 664-665.

A skating scene - Public domain drawing

Ice skating. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1859 Feb. 12, p. 100. After drawing by E. Whitney.

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, 1...

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

The flood in the Mississippi. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...

People in boats and on a rooftop. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1859 May 14), p. 312. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Floods; Mississippi River.

Carolos Antonio Lopez, 1790-1862, engraving, Library of Congress

Head and shoulders, facing front. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly ? 1859. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Daniel Edgar Sickles, 1819-1914

Bust, facing slightly right. Wood engr. after photo by Brady. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1859 March 12, p. 268. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Photog. Index... More

A Day in the Country - The Picnic

Humourous picnic scene; man helping well-dressed woman into rowboat. Microfilm copy of wood engraving. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1859 Aug. 6, p. 504. Reference copy may be in LOT 4394A. This record contains u... More

Teresa Bagioli Sickles - Public domain portrait engraving

1/2 lgth., facing left. Wood engraving after photo by Brady. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1859 March 12, p. 168. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Photog. Index;... More

En route for Harper's Ferry - Public domain engraving

John Brown, 1800-1859. Wood engraving by Porte Crayon. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1859 Nov. 26, p. 756. Reference copy may be in Biog. File. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption... More

A baseball match at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken

Illustration showing a small crowd gathered around the edges of a field watching a baseball game. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 3, no. 146 (1859 October 15), pp. 664-665.

The real "irrepressible conflict"--[See Congressional debates]

Two men fighting in front of sign pointing way to White House. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 3, no. 156 (1859 Dec. 24), p. 832.

The new American iron steamship "Champion," of the Vanderbilt line

Illustration showing the starboard side of the side-wheel steamship "Champion." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 3, no. 144 (1859 October 1), p. 625.

Philip Barton Key, d. 1859 - Public domain portrait engraving

Head and shoulders, facing front. Wood engraving after photo by Brady. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1859 March 12, p. 168. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Phot... More

The Fourth of July. Eighty years ago

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 4, (1860 July 14), p. 440. Ref. copy in 4412-NE. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

The Japanese embassadors and suite at dinner at Willards, Washington

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860 May 26. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Honorable Abraham Lincoln, born in Kentucky, February 12, 1809 / photo...

Abraham Lincoln, half-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left. Wood engraving after photograph by Brady. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, (1860 Nov. 10), p. 705.

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

"These gentlemen are not in the least disappointed at having been pass...

Caricature of defeated candidates, weeping. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860, p. 288. Reference copy may be in LOT 4712. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Palmetto-tree, and old custom-house, at Charleston, South Carolina

Groups of people gathered near a palmetto tree in front of the old customs house in Charleston, South Carolina. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 205 (1860 December 1), p. 753 (title page, bottom).

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the tomb of Washington, Octo...

The Prince of Wales and other men gathered outside Washington's tomb, Mount Vernon, Virginia. Illus. from: Harper's Weekly, 1860.

The ball at Tammany Hall, New York, on January 8, 1860, in commemorati...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860. Reference copy may be in LOT 4394 A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The captured Mexican steamer MIRAMON, with the U.S. sloop PREBLE, lyi...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Int. relations Mexico-U.S. 1860; Navy, U.S. 1860; La. Algiers 1860; Ships, US Govt. PREBLE 1... More

Beauties of the franking priviledge / F.B.

Illustration shows a congressman, Mr. Mulligan, unpacking his laundry and commenting that he has used up his daily franking priviledge. The artist comments: Mails his clothes-bag under his frank, and has his li... More

The seventh regiment New York State militia in the cars en route for W...

Print shows men of the 7th Regiment of New York militia inside a railroad car. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 166 (1860 March 3), p. 136 (top).

Ball given by the City of New York to the Japan[es]e embassy at the Me...

Print shows many people seated and standing at a ball in the ballroom of the Metropolitan Hotel, New York City, New York. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 183 (1860 June 30), pp. 408-09.

[South Carolina - Charleston - Democratic National Convention 1860. 4 ...

Four wood engravings in: Harper's Weekly, 1860. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

The seceding South Carolina delegation. Keitt, Boyce, Chestnut, M'Quee...

Wood engraving composite. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1860 Dec. 22). Reference copy may be in LOT 4412A.. LC-USZ62-36924 is similar (it shows entire page with masthead, this neg. shows only portraits). This r... More

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 J...

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

Grand torch-light parade of the New York firemen in honor of the Princ...

Illustration showing firemen marching with torches and lights by hotel balcony where Prince of Wales watches with his retinue. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 4, no. 199 (1860 Oct. 20), p. 660.

Naval action between the U.S. Sloop SARATOGA and two Mexican steamers

MIRAMON and MARQUEZ, off Vera Cruz, 6 March 1860. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, vol. 4 (1860 March 31), p. 204. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Naval battles; M... More

Expulsion of Negroes and abolitionists from Tremont Temple, Boston, Ma...

Illus. in Harper's weekly, Dec. 15, 1860, p. 788. Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Natural Mistakes. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Cartoon showing two examples of mistaken identity between African Americans and Japanese. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1860 June 30, p. 416. Reference copy may be in LOT 4448. This record contains unverified, ol... More

Grand procession of Wide-Awakes at New York on the evening of October ...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 4, (1860 October 13), p.648-649. File print in LOT 4406 (1860). Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY NYC Streets; NY NYC Squares; P... More

The mint at New Orleans, seized by the state

Horse-drawn carriage in front of the mint at New Orleans. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 Feb. 16, p. 109.

[Six Union soldiers labeled G.H.S., Capt. D Farr, Addison Brown, and C...

Photographs show portraits of three identified soldiers in uniforms: Captain Dennie W. Farr of Co. F and Co. C, 4th Vermont Infantry Regiment; Lieutenant Colonel Addison Brown of Co. F, 4th Vermont Infantry Reg... More

[Ship deck with sailors and cannons]

Photograph possibly by George H. Houghton, photographer of other photographs in this album and fellow resident of Mead's in Brattleboro, Vermont. Houghton worked as a photographer at Camp Griffin and in the Tid... More

The city of Montgomery, Alabama, showing the state house where the con...

People in the street in front of the state Capitol building. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 215 (1861 Feb. 9), p. 88 (bottom).

The cabinet at Washington. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Periodical illustration showing President Lincoln seated at a table with his cabinet officers. Illus. from: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 237 (1861 July 13), p. 437. Gift; Joel Goldstein and Elinor Goldstein; 200... More

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

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

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

Firing on the "Star of the West" from the South Carolina battery on Mo...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 January 26), p. 52. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

An Alabama regiment marching Capitol Square, Richmond, on their way to...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 October 19), p. 661. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Scenes at and around Fort Pickens / sketches by officers of the garris...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 Dec. 14, p. 793. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Policeman Wilkes, noticing...that the well-known rouges, Mason and Sl...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861 Nov. 30, p. 768, v. 5. Reference copy may be in LOT 4405. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Bivouac of Confederate Troops on the Las Moras, Texas [March1861]

Wood engraving after pencil sketch by Carl G. von Iwonski. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 June 14), p. 375. File print in LOT 4420-P. Negative of original pencil and brown wash drawing: LC-USZ62-1062. ... More

Camp in the Woods near Leesburg, Loudon [sic] County, Virginia - Virgi...

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.

[Horses and covered wagons in front of two-chimney brick house and out...

Photograph probably by G. H. Houghton, photographer of other photographs in this album and fellow resident of Mead's in Brattleboro, Vermont. Houghton worked as a photographer at Camp Griffin and in the Tidewat... More

[William Howard Russell, 1820-1907, full length portrait, seated at sm...

Wood engraving from a drawing by Theodore R. Davis. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, 1861, p. 385. Reference copy may be in Biog File. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card ... More

Major General John C. Fremont, in his prairie costume / M. Nevin.

John C. Fremont on horseback, holding sword, leading other soldiers on horseback. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 237 (1861 July 13), p. 444.

Chase, Salmon Portland, 1808-1873, 3/4 lgth., standing, (7)

Wood engraving after photoprint by Mathew Brady. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 March 23), p. 189. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Photog. I.; BI; Shelf.

Balloon view of Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol with dome not yet completed in left foregrd.; view from northeast. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1861 July 27), p. 476. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.

Fort Brown, Texas [Viewed from across river; 2 side-wheelers in foregr...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 March 23), p. 185. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

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.

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.

Fort Lancaster, Texas - Public domain scan / engraving

Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, 1861. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Forts...; Geogr.; Civil War.

Hancock, General Winfield S. and staff (?)

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

Reinforcements for our volunteers on the march southward

Man carrying "commissariat" flag followed by chefs carrying spoons, cattle carrying axes, pigs carrying knives, bottles of sauce. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1861 June 1), p. 352. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4419 ... More

"The Battle of Carthage, Missouri. From a Sketch Made on the Spot"

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1861 August 3), p. 486. Reference copy may be in LOT 4416 R (1861). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Heading herring. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

African American woman cleaning herring, N.C. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1861 Sept. 28). Reference copy may be in LOT 4397L. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Union fife and drum musicians probably at Camp Griffin, Langley, Virg...

Scenes in the Brooklyn Navy-Yard: Arrival of Cordage

3 men unloading ropes from Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861 Aug. 24, p. 534. Reference copy may be in LOT 4397-I (oversize). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: N... More

The Eleventh Indiana Regiment of Zouaves...

5 camp scenes, including men dancing together. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861 July 20, p. 452 (microfilm copy). Reference copy may be in LOT 4420F. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.... More

[Union teamster or hostler with horse, probably with the 2nd Vermont I...

In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album compiled by Larkin Goldsmith Mead], page 78. Photograph probably by G. H. Houghton, photographer of other photographs in this album a... More

The navy-yard at Norfolk, Va.. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

Looking toward docks; PENNSYLVANIA anchored in foreground. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1861 Mar. 16). Reference copy may be in LOT 4387 B. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption c... More

Henrico County Jail, Richmond, Virginia during American Civil War

Wood engraving after sketch by a Union prisoner. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Va. R-; Civil War Prisons Richmond; Geogr.; Shelf.

The cabinet of the Confederate States at Montgomery / from photographs...

Group portrait of the Confederate cabinet including President Jefferson Davis, Vice President Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Attorney General Judah P. Benjamin, Secretary of the Navy Stephen M. Mallory, Secretary... More

The Breakdown [Group of Afro-Americans dancing]

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 April 13), p. 232-233. File print in LOT 4422. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Negroes Misc; Shelf

Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln entering the Senate Chamber before the...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861 March 16, p. 165. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

The Albany contractors who have "influence" at Washington, and their v...

Cartoon of corrupt U.S. Army uniform supply contractors, and soldier standing guard in tattered uniform. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861. Reference copy may be in LOT 4419. This record contains unverified, old... More

The Union versus secession. The Union builds bridges and secession des...

2 scenes: 1. Railroad bridge and mine tunnel; 2. Train falling from destroyed bridge into river. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4419 - CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 CARTOONS 1861. This record ... More

6th Massachusetts bivouacked in Monument Sq., Baltimore

Photograph shows soldiers of the 6th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment sitting and standing around Battle Monument in Battle Monument Park, Baltimore, Maryland. Attributed to Baltimore photographer William H. We... More

The Rebel General Joseph E. Johnston The ascent of Gauley Mountain, in...

Two illustrations: head-and-shoulders portrait of Rebel Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, facing slightly left; and Twelfth Ohio Regiment climbing mountain. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 249 (1861 Oct. 5), p. 636.

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