Description: Reproduction of the First American Map of the United States in 1784, compiled and engraved by Abel Buell. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original copy at the New Jersey State Historical Society.
Description: 1. Plans for "Garden treatment between Mr. Lamont's and Mr. Milliken's houses", 721-723 Park Avenue, New York 2. Paving plan No. 2 for the garden of Gerrish H. Milliken Esq., 723 Park Avenue, New York
Description: This letter was written to Mr. Clark in 1865, while Jacob was at sea, five years before his marriage. The letter says: Philadelphia, Dec 23/65 Mr. Clark Sir What money you have for me from the Schr [Schooner?] please pay it over toward my Taxes. I am loading general cargo for Savannah. I got a fair Freight, but business is very dull & I shall be a long time loading. Coal to Boston is $3.00 & very scarce. There is a great deal of ice in the river. I am afraid it will close before I get out. Res. yours J.W. Carroll [show more]
Description: Note the brick driveway photograph - shows the remains of the carriage turntable that enabled carriages and buggies to be turned to face Garfield Avenue in the limited space available.
Description: The photograph was taken on the occasion of the Rhoads' 30th wedding anniversary at their home, 2500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware.
Description: Fourteen generations of Gotts in The United States, beginning with the immigrant ancestor, Charles Gott (b. 1598) from Cambridge, England.
Description: A photocopy of authorization from Sect. of Treasury to acquire or purchase for the United States land to use for Life-Saving Stations, Houses of Refuge & Beacons.
Description: Questions about the directions of the Republican Party in the United States, featuring comments and Photograph of Robert Pyle, NEH resident and former director of the library.