A man and woman identified as "Grandpa and Grandma Achenbach" sit side by side for a portrait. On verso: "Taken in Waukegan, Illinois. Both born in Germany. Keep-for posterity. They were fine honest German people."
General Ulysses S. Grant stands on the side of Lookout Mountain while several of his officers sit nearby.On verso: "Left to right Gen. Grant, Gen. Rawlings, Gen. Webster, Col. Lagon, Col. Killyer. Printed in Miller, Photo History of Civil War, vol.…
"The Soldier's Campaign Song. Respectfully inscribed to the brave soldiers of America, by their comrade, Major J. Barton" Lyrics depict Ulysses S. Grant's leadership on the battlefield and support for his presidential campaign. Quote at top of cover…
Large crowds look at a stage with a banner reading "Hail to the Chief who in Triumph Advances." Photo caption: "Grand Triumphal Arch and Reception of Lieut. Gen. Grant, at Galena, Ill, August 18, 1865." On verso: "From original photo in possession of…
Lotus flowers float in Grass Lake in Lake County. A warning sign among the lotus plants reads "Notice, Do Not Pick Lotus Flowers. A reward will be paid for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person doing so. By order of…
The grave of James A. B. Butterfield stands in Riverside Cemetery at Oregon, Illinois. Butterfield served as a corporal in the Second Illinois Cavalry and died on May 6, 1865, from injures suffered at the explosion of the SS Sultana, the largest…
The grave of John E. Snyder is located in Riverside Cemetery in Oregon, Illinois. Snyder fought and died at the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee on April 28, 1862. On verso: "John E son of ? & M. L. Snyder (brother of Kate Snyder) Died in hospital at…
The Presidential Wreath is laid at the grave of President William H. Taft in Arlington National Cemetery by Major General Curtis J. Herrick, Commanding General, Military District of Washington, during a special Joint Wreath Ceremony.
Three cellophane-wrapped cakes surrounded by plates of baked goods and containers of ingredients make up an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in Chicago.Photo caption: "Greek Series - window display, bakery, S. Halsted."
Custom electrical lighting spotlights two architectural wedding cakes wrapped in cellophane inside an unidentified Greek bakery.Photo caption: "Greek series - interior of store display - wedding cakes in cellophane, with electric lights."
Baked goods line a display showcase at a Greek bakery located on South Halsted Street in Chicago.Photo caption: "Greek series - bakery goods in showcase."
Three staff members of a Greek bakery located on South Halsted Street in Chicago, including the husband and wife owners and a helper, set up the display showcase before a service.Photo caption: Greek series - typical owner, wife, helper, selected…
Two architectural wedding cakes surrounded by wedding photos, champagne bottles, plates of baked goods and large glass containers of candy make up an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in Chicago.Photo caption: "Greek series -…
Two architectural wedding cakes surrounded by wedding photos, champagne bottles, plates of baked goods and large glass containers of candy make up an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in Chicago as photographed from a left…
An architectural wedding cake wrapped in cellophane on a pedestal with a sign advertising an upcoming picnic. Two angel statues and three bottles sit in front of the cake as part of an elaborate window display located on South Halsted Street in…
The editor of the Greek Press, possibly Paul Javaras, a weekly Greek newspaper, stands outside his local office.Photo caption: "Greek series - Editor, Greek newspaper."
The newsroom of the Greek Press newspaper is filled with reporters and employees working at desks.Photo caption: "Greek series - office and staff of Greek newspaper."
A vendor sells produce including grapes, peaches, and pears from a checkered tablecloth-covered cart on a city sidewalk.Photo caption: "Greek series - sidewalk vendor."