"Rag money" was paper currency made from linen and cotton fibers. A "shin-plaster" was printed small change. "Hard money" was coins made of a precious metal. This broadside was attempting to popularize these terms to be used as descriptions of...
Deathbeds; Bedrooms; Women; Politicians; Presidents; Children
A group of mourners, which include Sam Houston, his wife, and his son, surround the deathbed of former President Andrew Jackson. Two lit candles can be seen next to his bed.
Correspondence; Cities & towns; Campaigns & battles; Troop movements; Surrenders; Military retreats; Generals; Civil Wars; War
A three-page letter dated February 28, 1862, from John S. Brien to John C. Crittenden. Brien rejoices that Buell's troops "occupied the city and country without the necessity of shedding one drop of blood." He argues that property rights must be...
Article from unidentified newspaper is entitled "Wedding Bells for Sergt. York" and written by R. G. Fields. It describes the bride, "seventeen," her father, "A. F. Williams, former circuit court clerk of Fentress County," and some of the wedding...
Beautiful Jim Key is pictured with his trainer Dr. William Key in front of a clock. The photograph has been enhanced with hand-done detailing in pastels and/or charcoal.
Beautiful Jim Key letterhead. An image of Beautiful Jim Key spelling his name is located in the top left corner. The letterhead includes Albert R. Rogers' address and telephone number.
Broadside reads, "Ex-President Johnson Has accepted an invitation to address the people of Lincoln County, at Fayetteville, On Tuesday, July 13th 1869. Come hear him! Printed at the Observer Office, Fayetteville, Tenn."
Brochure (printed like a newspaper) advertising Jim Key's visit to Columbus, Ohio. The show was called "the marvel of the 20th century," and was sponsored in part by the Columbus Humane Society. The cover image shows Jim Key sorting mail. The...
Call to the District Court of the Confederate States of America in Nashville by Clerk Jacob McGavock for N. E. Alloway. Alloway is the garnishee, answering the interrogatories of the Court dealing with property and allegiances. Authorization...
