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Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1870
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 397
Image Count:
2
Description:
In ink, recto, beneath photograph "Lynch Miss." -possibly his autograph. Recto, in pencil: "J.R. Lynch" In 1872 J.R. Lynch be came Speaker of the House for the State of Mississippi and was one of the first black members of the Reconstruction Congress....
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > Hoyt, "The Brady National Gallery", 627 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC Bust portrait of John R. Lynch; young man with large moustache. Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1860
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 462
Image Count:
2
Description:
Verso, in pencil: "Millie + Christine, The Carolina Siamese Twins, St. Louis, MO, c1863. [See Wm. Darragh "Cartes de Visite" pge: 52, plate 114]; also portrayed in cabinet photograph cf. 141; cartes de visite D-150, D-151.
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > Hughes & Co., Photographers, Troxel's Old Stand, S.W. Cor. 4th and Locust, St. Louis Full-length double portrait, Millie and Christine McCoy, conjoined twins, Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1875
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 9, folder 193
Image Count:
2
Description:
Photographer's identification stamped recto, below photograph: "Hughes & Landberg, 205 N. 16th St. Omaha, Neb." In ink, top verso: "Elisha A. Wilson, The Kid Preacher, Age 19 years." Bottom verso: "Miss Ida M. Solsbary, Omaha, Nebr."
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS > Hughes & Landberg, Omaha, NE Full length portrait of Elisha A. Wilson; Man standing in clericals, left hand rests on Bible on table, gesturing with right hand. Cabinet photograph
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
1896
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 9, folder 171
Image Count:
2
Description:
Printed verso: "Husted and Co. Ridge Ave. and Wallace St., Philadelphia. Negative preserved." In pencil: "Emma Williams, 21 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 1896."
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS > Husted & Co., Philadelphia Full length portrait of Emma Williams in spectacles, seated, leaning on table, wearing fashionable dress with overall dotted pattern. Cabinet photograph
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1870
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 7, folder 111
Image Count:
1
Description:
"J. Fenton's Photograph, Ambrotype, Ferrotype and Photo Miniature Gallery, No. 729 South St. Below 8th, North Side, Philadelphia. N.B.--Formerly of Ninth and Market Streets." Identification printed verso.
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > TINTYPES > J. Fenton's Gallery, Philadelphia Full length portrait of young lady in white skirt, standing by baluster section. Tintype, ninth plate
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1862
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 360
Image Count:
2
Description:
In ink, recto, beneath photo: "'Contra band' From 'Roanoake Island'"
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > J. Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway, New York, NY Full length portrait, young boy in Civil War uniform with kepi, seated in chair. Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1892
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 10, folder 310
Image Count:
2
Description:
Identified in pencil recto within photo, beneath figure. Autograph? "With compliments to my dear friend Miss Anthony, J. H. Kent" in pencil, verso, top. "Died Feb. 20, 1895" underlined in ink, verso, left below pencil inscription.
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS > J. H. Kent, Photographer, 24 State Street, Rochester, N.Y. Cameo portrait of Frederick Douglass, looking right. Studio photograph. 9-1/4 x 6-1/2
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
1864
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 403
Image Count:
2
Description:
The book was printed in Hartford in two volumes, 1863 and 1866.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > J. Oldershaw, North East Corner of High and Asylum Sts., Hartford, CT Full length portrait, man standing in Civil War uniform with sergeant's strips, long straight sword slung from cross belt; left hand holds book, "The Great Rebellion, Joel Tyler Headley, Vol. 1." Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1865
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 416
Image Count:
2
Description:
Identification stamped recto; also recto, in pencil beneath photograph: "Sam Kuhn."
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > J. P. Ball, 30 West 4th Street, [Cincinnati, OH] Full length portrait of Sam Kuhn; white man with beard, standing, hat in hand, beside chair. Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
undated
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 9, folder 302
Image Count:
2
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS > J.E. Read, successor to Headley & Read, 5 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA Double portrait of Frederick Douglass, seated, with Joseph Douglass, grandson standing with violin. Cabinet card, 6-3/8 x 4-1/4
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1860
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 464
Image Count:
2
Description:
Also portrayed in cabinet photograph cf. 141, cartes de visite D-149, D-150.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > J.H. Fitzgibbon, Photographer, 116 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO Full-length double portrait of Millie and Christine McCoy, conjoined twins, white dress, ribbons in hair; one holds basket, arm of the other rests on chair. Stamped recto below photograph: "2 Headed Girl, MILLIE CRISSIE (Copyright secured). Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1860
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 463
Image Count:
2
Description:
Also portrayed in cabinet photograph cf. 141, cartes de visite D-149, D-151.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > J.H. Fitzgibbon, Photographer, 116 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO Full-length double portrait. Millie and Christine McCoy, conjoined twins wearing hats with stars. One holds a basket; the other, a book. Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1865
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 12, folder 518
Image Count:
2
Description:
Two young children, barefoot, with hats, sit on plank atop upright barrel.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > J.N. Wilson, Savannah, GA Mounted verso, "69. Plantation Scene: Happy Little Nigs." Stereograph, orange card
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
undated
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 492
Image Count:
2
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > J.N. Wilson, Savannah, Georgia Five young boys, possibly chimney sweeps; two kneel, three stand; dark clothes, hats, tools, barefoot. Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1868
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 387
Image Count:
2
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > J.Q.A. Tresize, 101 Main St., Zanesville, OH Full length double portrait, young lady standing, and younger male(?), seated, lady wearing dark dress with dark apron, cross at neck. Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
1891 January 1
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 9, folder 207
Image Count:
2
Description:
Verso, in ink: "'A Happy New Year,' And I'm just come to say, ...." Signed: "James Maxwell Bennett, Jan'y 1st, 91'--"
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS > Jacob Stealey, Weston, WV Three quarter length portrait; black caregiver wearing white cap, seated with white child on lap. Cabinet photograph. "James Maxwell Bennett, January 1st, 1891" in ink, verso
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
1890
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 12, folder 555
Image Count:
2
Description:
Seven men stand in a row before a loaded wagon and group of huts. Identification of photograph stamped verso but crossed out. Added in pencil, "Negro teamsters near Butlers Signal Tower, Bermuda Hundred, 1864."
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > John C. Taylor, Hartford, CT Stamped recto, "The War for the Union, Photographic History." Mounted recto from verso, "Redoubt Zabriskie, group of negro army teamsters, 2594." Stereograph, orange card
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
1890
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 12, folder 556
Image Count:
2
Description:
Two pontoon boats on wagons. Man sits on ground in foreground.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > John C. Taylor, Hartford, CT Stamped recto, "The War for the Union, Photographic History." Mounted recto, "Pontoon boats and wagons," Stereograph, orange card
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
1863
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 458
Image Count:
2
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CARTES DE VISITE > Kellogg Brothers, Photographers, 279 Main Street, Hartford, CT Double portrait, white woman (Mrs. Lawrence), elegant dress, seated in high backed chair; child seated beside, leaning in her lap. Stamped recto beneath photograph, "Fanny Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, a redeemed slave child, five years of age. Redeemed in Virginia by Catharine S. Lawrence; baptized in Brooklyn at Plymouth Church by Henry Ward Beecher, May, 1863." Carte de visite
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1880
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 9, folder 183
Image Count:
2
Description:
Stamped recto in gold printed script below photo:"Kenyon Camera Club." Documentation accompanied in ink: "Bell-hop Kenyon Camera Club, Gambier, Ohio, part of Kenyon College"
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS > Kenyon Camera Club, Gambier, OH Full length portrait, boy in bell-hop's uniform, against natural ivy background. Cabinet photograph
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1896
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 13, folder 626
Image Count:
2
Description:
Hundreds of barrels standing upright. Man tapping or repairing barrel in foreground. Background, ship masts and buildings. Long descriptive text stamped verso.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > Keystone View Company, Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; London, ENG "106 - 13722. Rosin on the Docks, Savannah, Ga." Stereograph, grey card
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1896
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 13, folder 625
Image Count:
2
Description:
Duplicate of item #351.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > Keystone View Company, Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; London, ENG "115 - 16738. Mining Phosphate and Loading Cars Near Columbia, Tenn." Stereograph, grey card
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1919
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 13, folder 632
Image Count:
2
Description:
Pallbearers hold flag-draped coffin at end of gangway; dignitaries and officers lined up nearby; men on deck hold hats over left breast. Long descriptive text stamped verso.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > Keystone View Company, Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; London, ENG "49 - 23306." 'Back to Home Land!' Removing the Casket of America's Unknown Soldier from the Olympia, Washington, D.C." Stereograph
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1915
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 13, folder 631
Image Count:
2
Description:
Men with hand trucks loading bales of cotton into rail cars. Bridge in back ground. Long descriptive text stamped verso.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > Keystone View Company, Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; London, ENG "P215 - V22091. Cars Loaded with Cotton Bales on Levee Near Cotton Growing District, Texas." Stereograph, grey card
Creator:
From the Collection: Simpson, Randolph Linsly, 1927-1992
Published / Created:
circa 1920
Call Number:
JWJ MSS 54
Container / Volume:
Box 13, folder 629
Image Count:
2
Description:
National Convention of the American Legion at Kansas City, 1921. Military Allied commanders from WWI stand in row on raised stage with Vice President Coolidge. Crowds of spectators, foreground.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection (JWJ MSS 54) > Series I. Visual Material > STEREOGRAPHS > Keystone View Company, Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; London, ENG. "50 - 13365. America's Most Notable Gathering of Military Heroes -- Left to Right: Jacques (Belgium), Diaz (Italy), Coolidge, Foche (France), Pershing, end, Beatty (England) at his right." Stereograph, grey card
