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Ms-191: The Laubenheimer Collection, Devin Mckinney

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This collection contains three items: the “die trial” of a seal made by Rudolph Laubenheimer for the 1893 Columbian Exposition (World’s Fair) in Chicago; Ernst Laubenheimer’s handwritten diary of an 1896 trip to Europe; and a carte de visite (photograph) of Ernst created at roughly the same time.

On June 20, 1896, Ernst and his father sailed from New York to Hamburg, Germany, on the S.S. Palatia. They traveled south through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, then back to Germany, returning to New York on October 16.

The diary is a detailed record of prices, distances, and other logistics. It …

Carte-De-Visite Photograph: "2 Headed Girl, Millie Crissie," No Date., J. H. Fitzgibbon

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Conjoined twins Millie and Christine McKoy in full portrait. Date of photograph unknown (likely ca. 1870, subjects died 1912).

Carte De Visite, Confederate Generals Sterling Price, John Magruder, William Hardeman, Henry Allen, And Thomas C. Hindman In Mexico, In Civilian Dress, Ca. 1866; Print From Negative By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

These Confederate Generals left the United States for Mexico at the close of the Civil War. Standing in the rear (left to right) are John Bankhead Magruder and William P. Hardeman. Seated (left to right) are Henry W. Allen, Sterling Price, and Thomas C. Hindman. Verso indicates original negative by Matthew Brady. Verso annotations do not appear to be completely correct in identification of subjects.

Source: "http://ozarkscivilwar.org/photographs/confederate-generals-sterling-price-john-magruder-william-hardeman-henry-allen-and-thomas-c-hindman/"

Carte-De-Visite Composite Image: "Booth And His Associates," No Date., Anonymous

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Composite carte-de-visite featuring the likenesses of John Wilkes Booth and the six men convicted of conspiring with him to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. No date.

Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of Mr. & Mrs. "General Tom Thumb" In Their Wedding Costume, 1863, By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady, E. & H.T. Anthony

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Sherwood Stratton (whose stage name was "General Tom Thumb" in P.T. Barnum's productions) is pictured with his wife Lavinia Stratton (maiden name: Warren). Stratton and Warren were married on February 10, 1863. Verso of CDV includes mimeographed inscriptions by the couple.

Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of "Commodore Nutt," George Washington Morrison Nutt., Silsbee, Case, & Co.

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

"Commodore Nutt," a character played by little person George Washington Morrison Nutt in P.T. Barnum's productions, is portrayed.

Letter Of Recommendation From Sterling Price To President Elect Franklin Pierce Regarding Jesse Morin For The Position Of Indian Agent. Jefferson City, Missouri. January 16, 1853., Sterling Price

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter of recommendation from Sterling Price to President Elect, General Franklin Pierce regarding Mr. Jesse Morin from Platte County, Missouri. Price explains that Morin has proved his skills as an officer in the Mexican war and would give "entire satisfaction" for the position of Indian Agent. Carte de visite of Sterling Price included with this item. Jefferson City, Missouri. 16 January 1853.