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The Voice Of The Phi Sigma -- 1891 -- Vol. 13, No. 02, Phi Sigma

The Voice of the Phi Sigma

This item is part of the Phi Sigma collection at the College Archives & Special Collections department of Columbia College Chicago. Contact [email protected] for more information and to view the collection.

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Class Of 1887, Shartle Studio

2015: Cherry Statue Time Capsule

Southern Normal School Class of 1887. Front row l to r: ? Motley, ?, ? Noonan, ? Craddock. 2nd row l to r: A.A. Huddleston, ? Carnes, Mollie Williams?, ? Traymins?, Mollie Williams?, ? Gillanwaters. Back row l t r: ? Green, William Baker, Alfred Livingston, J.B. Cummings, R.W. Thomas, Omera Thomas, L.P. Tanner. Names are listed on the back of the photograph.

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Letter: Mrs. Josephine L. Dyer Varnum To Marnie, November 22, 1885, Josephine L. Dyer Varnum

Correspondence: Mrs. John P. Varnum (Josephine L. Dyer "Josie"), 1871 - 1888

Jacksonville. Letter to "Dear Marnie...Josie.", 1885-11-22 Box 1, Folder 21-22

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Class Of 1885, Southern Normal School

2015: Cherry Statue Time Capsule

Southern Normal Class of 1885. Front row l to r: Lizzie Young, Judge Scott Smith, Edwin Norris, A.T. Snoddy, Stella Thompson. 2nd row l to r: Powell Black, J.R. Alexander, Cyrus Keane. Standing l to r: Jno. N. Skaley(?), J., J.C. Hutchinson, Ross Dunn and J.R. McCreary. Names are listed on the back of the photograph.

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The Voice Of The Phi Sigma -- 1881 -- Volume 03, No. 14, Phi Sigma

The Voice of the Phi Sigma

This item is part of the Phi Sigma collection at the College Archives & Special Collections department of Columbia College Chicago. Contact [email protected] for more information and to view the collection.

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History Of Humboldt County, California : With Illustrations Descriptive Of Its Scenery, Farms, Residences, Public Buildings, Factories, Hotels, Business Houses, Schools, Churches, Etc., From Original Drawings, Including Biographical Sketches, W. W. Elliott & Co.

Archives & Reprint Series (imprint)

"We have the pleasure of presenting to our patrons one of the largest and most elegant County Histories yet issued on this Coast. Not only ample in the number and beauty of its illustrations, and quality of paper and binding, but also in the extent and accuracy of its historical matter. We hope our efforts to represent the important features of this county may lead its inhabitants to understand and appreciate more fully its varied resources. We hope we have furnished information to the traveler, the tourist, or the emigrant who is seeking a location."

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Wright Family Album, Lorin Wright

Wright Brothers Albums

The Wright Family Album is a brown leather photograph album with gold embossed edges, designed to hold cabinet card and carte de visite photographs. The album was begun circa 1880. It includes tintypes, cabinet cards and cartes des visites of Wright family members and friends. The majority of the photographs are in excellent condition however the album itself is in fragile condition

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Plat Of Queen City, Rowan County, Kentucky, Unknown

Morehead State University Art Collection

A 1875 color print of a plat of Queen City, Rowan County, Kentucky by an unknown artist. In the top left corner it reads "This is to certify that the Plat of Queen City, as made out by the 'Queen City Land and Building Association' is duly filed in this office, and that the title to the lands of said company is good as shown by my official records. Given under my hand and seal, Jas. W. Johnson, Clerk and Recorder of Rowan Co., Ky. Morehead, Nov. 8th, 1875."

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Signed Photograph Of Robert E. Lee And George Peabody (And Others) At White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, August 1869., Unknown

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This photograph, taken 1869 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, is the last photograph of Robert E. Lee before his death in 1870. Seen by some as a symbol of early reconciliation between North and South, the image features Lee (seated, 2nd from left) alongside George Peabody (seated, 3rd from left). Peabody was a British-American industrialist and philanthropist who supported the Union during the war, but was fêted by fellow guests at the Springs in 1869 for his postwar generosity and investment in the Southern education system. Both he and Lee shared the belief that education was the best means …

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Photograph, Four Unidentified United States Officers In Group Portrait Photograph By W.P. Egbert, Davenport, Iowa, No Date., W. P. Egbert

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Four United States/Union/Federal officers pose in a group portrait photograph; two are seated, two stand. Each holds a sword. No subjects are identified but the verso of the photocard identifies W.P. Egbert, "Ambrotype and Photograph Artist," of Davenport, Iowa, as the creator. Creation date presumably American Civil War era, 1861-1865.

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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.

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