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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

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.

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 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 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).

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

McClellan and staff. L to R: Capt. Clark, General McClellan, Capt. Van...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, scratched on emulsion: 1640. See Harper's Weekly, vol. 1861, p. 532. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Con... More

McClellan and staff. L to R: Capt. Clark, General McClellan, Capt. Van...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. See Harper's Weekly, vol. 1861, p. 532. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General informa... More

Southern Planter: "Pomp, you Rascal! do you see any of those cursed Ya...

Print shows a frightened Southern plantation owner asking one of his slaves if he has seen any Yankee ships, the slave tells his master that he is too frightened to see anything since he was told the Yankees wo... More

[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

[Page from Harper's Weekly, June 29, 1861, including four prints and t...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v.5, no. 235 (1861 June 29), p. 413.

The Battle of Santa Rosa, October 9, 1861 - the attack upon Wilson's ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 258 (1861 Dec. 7), p. 781.

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

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

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

Map of part of Maryland and Virginia : showing the probable theatre of...

From: Harper's weekly, May 4, 1861, p. 275-276. This item is in the Map Collection of the Library of Virginia; please contact the Library's Archives Research Services department for more information. Available ... 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.

Balloon view of Washington, D.C., May 1861

United States Capitol in foreground; Long (14th St.) Bridge in center background. Wood engraving in Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War, p. 134. Same image as Harper's Weekly, 1861 July 27. This record ... More

General Bragg's camp, as seen from Fort Pickens / / drawn by an office...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 June 15, p. 373. Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

Map of the southern states, including rail roads, county towns, state ...

Covers northern Missouri to Texas and the Kansas boundary to the Atlantic shore, including Delaware and a portion of Florida. Includes portraits of Lincoln, Seward, Scott, and McClellan and inset map of Washing... More

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

View of the harbor of Pensacola--Santa Rosa Island and Fort Pickens in...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 December 7, pp. 776-777. Public domain photograph of a navy ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The blockade of Charleston - A drawing of two ships in the ocean

Three sailing ships: "Vandalia", the prize "Arthur Middleton", and "Roanoke". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 247 (1861 Sept. 21), p. 599.

Bombardment of Fort Sumter by the batteries of the Confederate states

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 April 27, pp. 264-265. Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picry... 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.

Governor Magoffin's neutrality means holding the cock of the walk (Unc...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 235 (1861 June 29), p. 403 (center).

[Map of the southern states, including rail roads, county towns, state...

Scale ca. 1:3,000,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 14.55 From Harper's weekly, v. 5, Nov. 9, 1861. Following p. 706. Inset: Charleston and Beaufort, South Carolina. 12 x 12 cm. Includes portraits of Lincoln, ... More

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

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 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Departure of volunteers from Duqubue, Iowa, April 22, 1861 / Hy. The E...

Top illustration shows crowds on the docks waving farewll as boats loaded with Army troops departs. Bottom illustration shows soldiers,some civilians, and mattresses on the floor in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. Il... More

Arrival of the Twenty-Second Indiana Volunteers, Colonel J.C. Davis, a...

Soldiers getting off steamboat. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 246 (1861 Sept. 14), p. 582.

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 Song [...]he war / Homer, del.

Composite of seven views of Civil War life, related to song titles, showing soldiers marching, drinking and fighting in camp, woman at home, and black man seated on barrel labeled "contraband". Illus. in: Harpe... More

Submarine Infernal machine intended to destroy the "Minnesota"

A submarine and a sailing ship. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 253 (1861 Nov. 2), p. 701.

Presentation of colors to the Garibaldi Zouaves, New York, May, 1861 T...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, 1861 June 8, p. 362.

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.

Map showing the comparitive area of the Northern and Southern states e...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 217 (1861 February 23), p. 124. Exhibited: "With Malice Toward None : The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2009.

The expedition to Beaufort - before the attack

Illustration shows three scenes of naval warfare off the coast of South Carolina during the Civil War. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5 (1861 Nov. 30), p. 757.

How "The Southern Commissioner" tried to mould [sic] public opinion in...

Images of the "Southern Commissioner" in England, trying to talk to Queen Victoria, drinking with the "Lord Mayor," meeting Lord J. Russell, throwing money at "the populace," giving a check to "the press" and h... More

The Thirty-Second Indiana Regiment (Colonel Willich) building pontoons...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 791.

The Army of the Potomac--the picket-guard

Three soldiers by river. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861, Nov. 2, p. 694, bottom.

The dangerous playmate--A singular instance of fascination

Cartoon showing innocent infant "Jonny Bull" feeding coins to snake "Rebellion, slavery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 259 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 800.

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 Battle at the southwest pass - the ram "Manassas" attacking the "R...

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

General Fremont's camp near Jefferson City, Missouri / Sketched by Ale...

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

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.

Lieut. Slemmer, U.S.A, commanding Fort Pickens from a Daguerreotype

Illustration shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Lieutenant Adam J. Slemmer. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 217 (1861 Feb. 23), p. 125.

[Tree] - Public domain scenic drawing during American Civil War

In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album compiled by Larkin Goldsmith Mead], loose photo no. L5. Photograph probably by G. H. Houghton, photographer of other photographs in t... More

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

Group portrait of Lincoln's cabinet including (left to right) Postmaster General Montgomery Blair, Secretary of the Interior Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, President Lincoln, Secreta... More

Scenes in the Brooklyn Navy-Yard: Gunboat on the Stocks

Men building gunboat. 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: NYC, N... More

Major General H. G. Wright and staff

No. 4570. Harper's Weekly 1864 wood engraving made from this photograph in LOT 4417. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Grafton, Virginia, now occupied by General McClellan's forces

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 233 (1861 June 15), p. 381 (center).

One man sows and another reaps - A cartoon of a man running away from ...

Illustration shows a man from the South sowing cotton and Union soldiers harvesting the crop. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 July 6, p. 419.

"Whew! That old hen, Jeff Davis, has been trying to hatch a rotten egg...

Chicken with head of Jefferson Davis over nest labeled Richmond containing secession egg, which is being broken by a Union soldier. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1862). Ref. copy may be in LOT 4419 - CIVIL WAR, ... More

The Battle of Antietam, fought September 17, 1862

Includes General Burnside holding the hill, attack by General Franklin, and General McClellan to the rescue. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Oct. 4, p. 632-633.

Scene, Fifth Avenue wood engraving, Library of Congress

Cartoon shows a well-dressed man telling a woman "Ah! Dearest Addie! I've succeeded. I've got a substitute!" The woman, holding him at arms length, replies "Have you? What a curious coincidence! And I have foun... More

Camp punishments--too fond of whisky [sic]--scene in the Army of the M...

Soldier in barrel labeled "Too fond of whiskey; forged an order on the surgeon," with one soldier saying to him "How are you Monitor?" and another saying to him "Where's the Merrimac?" Illus. in: Harper's weekl... More

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 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

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

A rebel guerrilla raid in a Western town / Th. Nast.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 300 (1862 Sept. 27), pp. 616-617.

Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A., the hero of Fort Donelson [Hal...

Wood engraving after a photograph. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 6, (1862 March 8), p. 145 (front page). Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Pres. I.; Shelf.

Bird's-eye view of the attack on the rebel batteries on and near the i...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 6, (1862 April 5), p. 212. No ref. copy. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; CW Battles; C.W. Navy; U.S. Hist .

The new Rebel iron-clad RICHMOND, or VIRGINIA NO. 2 - from sketches fo...

4 illus.: 1. Front view. 2. Ground plan. 3. Sectional view. 4. Side view. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1862. Reference copy may be in LOT 9353-N. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Capt... More

General view of the city of Nashville, Tennessee

From: Harper's Weekly, 1862 March 8, p. 152. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Map of the country surrounding Richmond, Virginia : showing the railro...

From: Harper's weekly, August 23, 1862, p. 533-534. Relief shown by hachures. This item is in the Map Collection of the Library of Virginia; please contact the Library's Archives Research Services department fo... More

The Army of the Potomac - a foraging party

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1862. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Army, US QM Corps; Civil War Foraging; War damage.

A battle as seen by a reserve. 19th century, Library of Congress colle...

Near field hospital surrounded by wounded; amputated limbs on ground beside operating table. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 6 (1862), p. 824-825. Reference copy may be in LOT 4416R. This record contains unverif... More

The battle of Corinth, fought October 4, 1862 The struggle over Robine...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 305 (1862 Nov. 1), p. 692 and p. 701 (contiguous pages).

Little Mac's Union Squeeze, Confederate States of America.

Cartoon showing General McClellan as a serpent with constricting coils around Confederacy, including Jeff Davis as Satan; quotation from Richmond Examiner reads "...held by McClellan on the Potomac as in a vice... More

The Rebel army crossing the fords of the Potomac for the invasion of M...

Wood engraving from drawing by Thomas Nast. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1862 Sept. 27). Reference copy may be in LOT 4420. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The rebel chivalry as the fancy of "My Maryland" painted them; as "My ...

Cartoon contrasting man in fine military uniform and soldier in tattered clothing in front of horse labeled "C.S.A.". Illus. from Harper's Weekly, 1862.

Skirmish at Freeman's Ford, August 27 - death of General Bohlen [Va.]

After sketch by Mr. Davenport. Ref. copy in LOT 4420T. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 6, (1862 September 13), p. 381. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

[3 scenes of Battle of Antietam, Md. Aug. 1862]: "burying the rebel de...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v.6 (1862), p. 645. Reference copy may be in LOT 4416A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The Vermont soldiers inspecting the Lincoln Gun at Fortress Monroe / M...

Photograph shows reproduction of drawing by Larkin Goldsmith Mead of soldiers checking over a large cannon at Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. Photograph of drawing possibly by George H. Houghton, photographer o... More

The draft - an exempt - abundant disqualification

Three panel cartoon showing three men, one unfortunate who was drafted, and two others who are offering various excuses for not being eligible for the draft. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 295 (1862 Augu... More

General Pope's headquarters at Rappahannock Station - General Sigel on...

After sketch by Mr. Davenport. Ref. copy in LOT 4420T. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v.6, (1862 September 13), p. 381. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

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

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 enteri...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 May 17, pp. 312-313. Public domain photograph of a navy ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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