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Four verse song. "Written by Henry Wood, Esq. and sung by Wood's Minstrels, with the most enthusiastic applause." Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Lyrics depict fight between the Union and Confederacy over slavery and…

A lone boater drifts near a beach in a rocky area on Chile's coastline.

Isom Reed, a soldier during the American Civil War, poses for a portrait in his military uniform. On verso: "Uncle Isom Reed, brother of William Reed. Taken at 17 in his cavalry uniform. Young Isom was a Civil War veteran when barely 19. He married…

Isom Reed, a veteran of the American Civil War, poses with his family for a portrait. On verso: "Uncle Isom Reed and family. See wartime daguerreotype; Aunt 'Liz', Maggie, Harlen, Delmer - sitting."

Five verse song, "Sung by Tony Pastor at his Opera-House, 201 Bowery." Lyrics depict singer's happy pursuit of wife and the growth of their family after their marriage. Decorative border with black and white figures on all sides.

A World War I advertisement details how Americans can "Help Our Brave Ally" by sending funds to the Italian War Relief Fund.

Edwina Booth Grossman compiles the itineraries of three Europeam trips. She took her first trip between June 1880 and June 1881. Her second trip took place between June 1882 and June 1883. Edwina's third trip was her wedding trip taken from May…