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Letter from George Patterson to Abraham Lincoln, August 20, 1863
Patterson writes to Lincoln about the circumstances of William H. Knapp, who was convicted of defrauding the government while raising men for service.
Letter from Lyman Flanders to Abraham Lincoln, 186-?
Flanders writes on behalf of the friends of Jas Hitchins.
Letter from Mrs. Andres E.K. Benham to Thurlow Weed, June 2, 1863
Mrs. Benham writes to Weed, seeking his influence in getting her husband detached from the Sacramento, blockading off Wilmington, and moved closer to…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Edwin McMaster Stanton, August 9, 1862
President Lincoln writes to Edwin Stanton about the "Rafael Repeater" gun and thinks it worthy of the attention of the Ordnance Bureau.
Letter from J.H. McDowell to Abraham Lincoln, May 1, 1861
McDowell writes to Lincoln to recommend Davies Wilson Esq. for a position abroad.
Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, March 2, 1861
A letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
Letter from H. Dunn to Abraham Lincoln, July 26, 1861
Dunn writes to President Lincoln to apologize for a past interaction and to inform him of plans to furnish books for the army. He seeks the creation…
Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 13, 1860
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Seward acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letters of December 8, which discuss Seward's nomination for…
Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1860
In this brief letter to Abraham Lincoln, Seward indicates that should he be nominated and confirmed, he will accept the appointment of Secretary of…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, December 8, 1860
In this longer letter to William Henry Seward, Abraham Lincoln writes of the rumors around the nomination and to affirm his hope that Seward will…
Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon, slotted
The Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon was available in four styles: tea, coffee, orange, and bon-bon, with gilt or plain bowl.
Screenshot, navigation of original Gilbert and Sullivan: From London to America digital exhibit
Screenshot, navigation of original Gilbert and Sullivan: From London to America digital exhibit
Portrait of Abigail Scott Duniway<br />
The portrait reads, "Yours for liberty, Abigail Scott Duniway"
Hal Kanthor, '66M (MD), Donor and collector of Gilbert and Sullivan materials, with an exhibit of his collection.
Hal Kanthor, '66M (MD), Donor and collector of Gilbert and Sullivan materials, with an exhibit of his collection, 2005.
Postcard, birth place of Miss Susan B. Anthony<br />
This postcard features the Adams, Massachusetts birth place of Susan B. Anthony.
Postcard, Madison St. home of Miss Susan B. Anthony<br />
The Madison Street Rochester home of Susan B. Anthony is featured in this postcard. Ms. Anthony may be standing on the porch.
Postcard, Miss Susan B. Anthony at her desk<br />
In this postcard, Susan B. Anthony is seated at her desk.
Postcard, Miss Susan B. Anthony at 36 years<br />
A relatively young Susan B. Anthony looks out from this postcard, which includes no text.
Postcard of Susan B. Anthony without text<br />
This postcard contains an image of Susan B. Anthony and is otherwise blank.
Postcard, "Failure is impossible," Susan B. Anthony<br />
This postcard contains an image of Susan B. Anthony reading is titled, "Failure is impossible." The following quote says, "If I have lived to any…
Cover of the Life and work of Susan B. Anthony by Ida Husted Harper<br />
A biography of Susan B. Anthony, plus a great deal of information about the 19th century women's suffrage movement.
Prospectus for the Life and work of Susan B. Anthony by Ida Husted Harper<br />
This announcement for the first two volumes of Ida Husted Harper's The life and work of Susan B. Anthony says it will be ready on November 20, 1898.
Portrait of Ida Wells Barnett<br />
Ida Wells Barnett was a friend of Susan B. Anthony and, when visiting in Rochester, stayed at the Anthony home.
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Mary Lewis Gannett, August 15, 1898<br />
Susan B. Anthony writes Mary Lewis Gannett on August 15, 1898 soliciting a letter of endorsement for Ida Wells Barnett and comments on the…
Colorized postcard of Susan B. Anthony<br />
This colorized postcard contains both an image and a quote from Susan B. Anthony.
Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon<br />
The Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon was available in four styles: tea, coffee, orange, and bon-bon, with gilt or plain bowl.
Advertisement for the Anthony souvenir spoon, 1898<br />
The advertisement for the Anthony souvenir spoon appeared on page 3 of the program for the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Rochester 1848 Woman's Rights…
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The original design for the Susan B. Anthony souvenir spoon produced by M.B. Logan, 1891.
Cameo of Susan B. Anthony, 1883<br />
The cameo was cut by Pio Siotto of Rome, set in gold by the London jeweler George Blogg & Co., and inscribed on verso to Mary S. Anthony. Siotto…
Portrait of Susan B. Anthony reading, 1905<br />
After her death, the photograph was designated by the NAWSA as the official portrait of Anthony and copies were sold to raise funds for the suffrage…
Painting of Susan B. Anthony, 1901<br />
This 1901 painting by Sarah James Eddy is thought to be a study for a larger portrait which is in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution. That…
"Body of Miss Anthony laying in state in church," the Rochester Herald, March 16, 1906<br />
A newspaper account of Susan B. Anthony’s funeral. The photograph shows women paying their respects around Susan B. Anthony's casket.
In memoriam : Susan B. Anthony, February 15, 1820-March 13, 1906<br />
Program for Susan B. Anthony’s funeral held at Central Presbyterian Church in Rochester on March 15, 1906.
Photograph of Susan B. Anthony, Mary S. Anthony, and the officers of the NAWSA, 1905<br />
Susan B. Anthony sits in the center surrounded by Mary and the NAWSA officers. First row (seated) Harriet Taylor Upton (Treasurer), Anthony, Carrie…
Photograph of the banquet for the International Council of Women meeting in Berlin, 1904<br />
A large group of women are seated at the formal banquet at the 1904 International Council of Women meeting in Berlin, Germany. Susan B. Anthony is…
Rochester blue book, 1904<br />
The cover of the Rochester blue book (1904) and listing for the Anthonys.
Anthony home calendar : with selections from the letters and speeches of Miss Anthony<br />
"The Anthony Home Calendar" for 1901 features photographs of the Anthony home taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston and quotations from Anthony’s letters…
Portrait of Ella Salome Wilcoxen, class of 1901<br />
Ella Salome Wilcoxen, class of 1901, who was the first woman to graduate from the University of Rochester.
Poem written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton for Susan B. Anthony’s 80th birthday on February 15, 1900<br />
On February 15, 1900 a large reception was held at the Lafayette Opera House in Washington, DC in honor of Susan B. Anthony’s 80th birthday. Elizabeth…
[Poster]. Mikado. [1913]. Designed by M. Schwarzer for a production at Kunstler-Theater, Munich. Printed by Dr. C. Wolf and Sohn.
[Poster]. Mikado. [1913]. Designed by M. Schwarzer for a production at Kunstler-Theater, Munich. Printed by Dr. C. Wolf and Sohn.
Photograph of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton sitting at a table, February 15, 1892<br />
Susan B. Anthony wears an International Council of Women pin in this photograph with Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Rachel Foster Avery, November 11, 1887<br />
Susan B. Anthony writes to Rachel Foster Avery on November 11, 1887 about the impending merger of the NWSA and the AWSA.
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Rachel Foster Avery’s adopted daughter Miriam Alice, June 22, 1887<br />
In this letter to Rachel Foster Avery's adopted infant daughter, Susan B. Anthony expresses her concern that Rachel Foster Avery will be distracted…
Photograph of bust of Susan B. Anthony by Adelaide Johnson<br />
The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired the Anthony bust in 1906 and it is now on loan to the Susan B. Anthony House
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Rachel Foster Avery, January 20, 1887 <br />
In this letter from Susan B. Anthony to Rachel Foster Avery, Anthony comments on the sculpture of herself by Adelaide Johnson and encloses suggested…
History of Woman Suffrage, volume III
This volume was inscribed by Susan B. Anthony to the University of Rochester Library in 1903.
"Flocking for freedom," a political cartoon by Joseph Keppler published in Puck<br />
Anthony, Stanton and other leaders of the suffrage movement are "Flocking for Freedom" in this political cartoon by Joseph Keppler published in…
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to her brother-in-law, Eugene Mosher, October 4, 1877<br />
Susan B. Anthony writes her brother-in-law Eugene Mosher on October 4, 1877 about the death of her sister Hannah and the illness of her mother.
National Woman Suffrage parlors<br />
Circular from the National Woman Suffrage Parlors in Philadelphia outlining plans for the upcoming celebration of centenary celebration of the…
Rendering of Proposed River Campus
These renderings by John Wenrich show the "River Campus That Wasn't." Meant to attract the eye of potential donors, each image presents colorful,…
Broadsheet advertising a talk by Susan B. Anthony<br />
The broadsheet is for an event held on Saturday, November 5, at Washington Hall.
Portrait of Henry R. Selden<br />
Henry R. Selden defended Susan B. Anthony at her trial for illegal voting.
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Francis S. Rew, publisher of the Rochester Evening Express, January 24, 1873<br />
In this letter, Anthony sends proof copy of her attorney, Henry Selden’s, argument that she should be discharged to Francis S. Rew, the publisher of…
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Isabella Beecher Hooker, January 6, 1873<br />
In this letter Anthony discusses how the scandal of the rumored affair of Henry Ward Beecher and Elizabeth Tilton shall not interrupt her goals of…
Letter from Isabella Beecher Hooker to her husband John Hooker, 1872-02-12<br />
In this letter to her husband, Isabella Beecher Hooker reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee voted down their appeal by a margin of 86 to 95
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Amy Post, 1867-02-14<br />
Susan B. Anthony writes Amy Post on February 14, 1867 about the upcoming referendum in Kansas. On page 2, Anthony mentions that Louisa Jacobs,…
Proceedings of the first anniversary of the American Equal Rights Association<br />
The conference was held at the Church of the Puritans, New York, May 9 and 10, 1867. This document includes the constitution of the American Equal…
Letter from Susan B. Anthony to Amy Post, [1866]<br />
Susan B. Anthony writes to Amy Post to encourage her to attend the upcoming Woman's Rights Convention in New York City.
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