Snapshots of the Past

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5,957 historic pictures in the Historic Print Archive collection, in 13 sections, part of Library of Congress Collections. Each one can be ordered as a print or licensed, and the collection is a starting point for telling stories about the past.

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Everyday Life

[Two women making rugs on porch][Two women making rugs on porch] ([between 1925 and 19)[Louis Armstrong conducting band, NBC microphone in foreground][Louis Armstrong conducting band, NBC microphone in foreground] (1937)[Women reaping in cultivated land near Krasno i arsk][Women reaping in cultivated land near Krasno i arsk] ([1885])Knickerbocker Trust & Manhattan Life Bldgs., 60 & 66 BroadwayKnickerbocker Trust & Manhattan Life Bldgs., 60 & 66 Broadway (1912, c1913.)Negro home picketedNegro home picketed[Charles and Ray Eames examining prototype chair for the aluminum group][Charles and Ray Eames examining prototype chair for the aluminum group]Near Westover, Ark., levee sceneNear Westover, Ark., levee scene (1927 April 30.)Benny Goodman at rehearsal with his new group / World Telegram & Sun photo by Fred Palumbo.Benny Goodman at rehearsal with his new group / World Telegram & Sun photo by Fred Palumbo (1952)Mining life in California--Chinese minersMining life in California--Chinese miners (1857)Children of Holy Cross MissionChildren of Holy Cross Mission ([between ca. 1900 an)Churchill & Baruch talk in car in front of Baruch's home / World Telegram & Sun photo by Ed. Ford.Churchill & Baruch talk in car in front of Baruch's home / World Telegram & Sun photo by E (1961 April 14.)Commodore Chs. Stewart / From life on stone by A. Newsam ; P. S. Duval lith. Phila.Commodore Chs. Stewart / From life on stone by A. Newsam ; P. S. Duval lith. Phila. (Philadelphia : Huddy)[Bob Dylan riding on motorcycle in street, with another man seated behind him] / Gilbert-Look.[Bob Dylan riding on motorcycle in street, with another man seated behind him] / Gilbert-L (1964 June 15.)Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street (c1947.)Street of the gamblers (by day)Street of the gamblers (by day) ([1898])The whirlwind of fire attacked Yoshiwara street / S.K.The whirlwind of fire attacked Yoshiwara street / S.K. ([between 1923 and 19)A corner of 25 Mortimer Street, June 1900A corner of 25 Mortimer Street, June 1900 (1900)Amateur contest for children Final eliminations, Sept. 24, 1936.Amateur contest for children Final eliminations, Sept. 24, 1936. ([New York City : Fed)Prang's aids for object teaching--The kitchenPrang's aids for object teaching--The kitchen (Boston : L. Prang & )Liberty Films Inc. presents Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life""Liberty Films Inc. presents Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life"" (c1946.)A new era for women workers, minority women and lesbiansA new era for women workers, minority women and lesbians ([1976])[The family] / Romare Bearden.[The family] / Romare Bearden.Officers and men of the 8th Hussars.Officers and men of the 8th Hussars. ([1855])Mending the family kettleMending the family kettle (1866)[To the great friend of children - Glory to the great Stalin][To the great friend of children - Glory to the great Stalin] (1951)Antique Military - A man may be down but he's never out, 1919Antique Military - A man may be down but he's never out, 1919It is nice in the surf but what about the men in the trenches. Go and help / D.H. Souter.It is nice in the surf but what about the men in the trenches. Go and help / D.H. Souter. (Sydney : William Bro)Lassie come homeLassie come homeSend more men." Won't you answer the call / Stone Ltd."Send more men." Won't you answer the call / Stone Ltd."Some women are sending their men. Some men are giving their lives. What are you doing for the cause of freedom? Fight or pay. Subscribe now to the Canadian Patriotic FundSome women are sending their men. Some men are giving their lives. What are you doing for Will your subscription mean to your family a sacrifice equal to that of the soldiers' families? Does our common cause not demand as much[?] Subscribe now to the Canadian Patriotic FundWill your subscription mean to your family a sacrifice equal to that of the soldiers' famiThe Empire's need. Men, munitions, money. Which are you supplying!The Empire's need. Men, munitions, money. Which are you supplying![Emlen Cresson, his mother Sarah Emlen Cresson, his wife Priscilla Prichett Cresson, and his mother-in-law Mrs. Edith Hatten Prichett in a group family portrait][Emlen Cresson, his mother Sarah Emlen Cresson, his wife Priscilla Prichett Cresson, and h (1844 March.)Priorities on paradePriorities on paradeIrish morning scene. Mud Tunnel, e. portalIrish morning scene. Mud Tunnel, e. portal ([1872])Joe Prep. I'm off women from now on ... / by John Held, Jr.Joe Prep. I'm off women from now on ... / by John Held, Jr.Rhythm paradeRhythm parade

Native American Life

Little Crow, Sioux chief and leader of Indian Massacre of 1862 in MinnesotaLittle Crow, Sioux chief and leader of Indian Massacre of 1862 in Minnesota (c1862.)John Marshall (Chief Justice), 1755-1835John Marshall (Chief Justice), 1755-1835 ([no date recorded on)[Chief Joseph, ca. 1840-1904][Chief Joseph, ca. 1840-1904] (c1902.)[Two native men posed, full-length, Hapao?, Ifugao, Philippine Islands][Two native men posed, full-length, Hapao?, Ifugao, Philippine Islands] ([between 1920 and 19)[Nampeyo, a noted Tewa Hopi potter of the Hano pueblo in northeastern Arizona, decorating pottery][Nampeyo, a noted Tewa Hopi potter of the Hano pueblo in northeastern Arizona, decorating (c1903.)The Hon[ora]ble S[i]r Wm. Howe, Knight of the Bath and commander in chief of his magesty's forces in America / Corbutt, delin; se bend chez J.M. Will, à Augsbourg.The Hon[ora]ble S[i]r Wm. Howe, Knight of the Bath and commander in chief of his magesty's (1778)David Wooster, Esq'r. - commander in chief of the Provincial Army against QuebecDavid Wooster, Esq'r. - commander in chief of the Provincial Army against Quebec (London : Published a)The Ghost dance by the Ogallala [sic] Sioux at Pine Ridge Agency ... Dakota / Frederic Remington, Pine Ridge, S. Dak.The Ghost dance by the Ogallala [sic] Sioux at Pine Ridge Agency ... Dakota / Frederic Rem (1890)[View of a Cheyenne village at Big Timbers, in present-day Colorado, with four large tipis standing at the edge of a wooded area. Frame with pemmican or hides hanging at the right; two figures, facing camera, standing to the left of center][View of a Cheyenne village at Big Timbers, in present-day Colorado, with four large tipis ([between 1853 and 18)[Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Classroom scene][Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Classroom scene] ([1901])[Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania][Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania] ([1901])[Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Class in session][Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Class in session] ([1901])Digger Indian Camp, Knight's Ferry, Stanislaus CountyDigger Indian Camp, Knight's Ferry, Stanislaus County ([published 1866])Group of Digger Indian SquawsGroup of Digger Indian Squaws ([published 1866])Digger Indian SquawDigger Indian Squaw ([published 1866])Acoma Pueblo old womanAcoma Pueblo old woman (c1939.)Hopi AngelHopi Angel (c1905.)[Navajo man and woman sitting on floor in a hogan][Navajo man and woman sitting on floor in a hogan]Samoset, the Indian visitorSamoset, the Indian visitor ([1857])Johannes Staden is being exhibited as a prisoner by the Indian womenJohannes Staden is being exhibited as a prisoner by the Indian women[Census taking at Standing Rock Agency - N.D.][Census taking at Standing Rock Agency - N.D.]Woman grinding corn. Pueblo ZuniWoman grinding corn. Pueblo ZuniOn the housetop--HopiOn the housetop--Hopi (c1906 December 19.)Zosh Clishn--ApacheZosh Clishn--Apache (c1906 December 19.)[Male and female students reading in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania][Male and female students reading in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania ([1901])A Pueblo HunterA Pueblo Hunter (c1890.)On the St. Lawrence: Indian encampmentOn the St. Lawrence: Indian encampment (New York : Published)Ha-zah-zoch-kah (Branching Horns), a Winnebago IndianHa-zah-zoch-kah (Branching Horns), a Winnebago Indian (Kilbourn City, Wis. )The Ghost dance of the Sioux IndiansThe Ghost dance of the Sioux Indians (1891)Invocation--SiouxInvocation--Sioux (c1907 December 26.)Indian boys at Holy Cross Mission - Red" McConnell"Indian boys at Holy Cross Mission - Red" McConnell" ([between 1901 and 19)Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa.Starting supper, Flathead ReservationStarting supper, Flathead Reservation (c1908 July 29.)Charles DeFate as Indian ChiefCharles DeFate as Indian Chief (c1919 Dec. 3.)Coolie (E. Indian) laborers, JamaicaCoolie (E. Indian) laborers, Jamaica ([ca. 1910])One of Willemstad's odd little street cars on the chief residence street, Curaçao, W.I.One of Willemstad's odd little street cars on the chief residence street, Curaçao, W.I. (1904)Native Jamaican school children reciting in their little rough school houseNative Jamaican school children reciting in their little rough school house (c1904.)Hoowanneka [or Little Elk], a Winnebago chiefHoowanneka [or Little Elk], a Winnebago chief ([no date recorded on)Nagahate, Big Numbers chiefNagahate, Big Numbers chief (c1922.)Looking N.W. along a street in the native (old) Fusan, ... KoreaLooking N.W. along a street in the native (old) Fusan, ... Korea (c1904.)Seminole Indians, Florida: Tommie Jumper, chiefSeminole Indians, Florida: Tommie Jumper, chief ([no date recorded on)Native houses at Cruces, Canal ZoneNative houses at Cruces, Canal Zone (c1908 May 28.)Ngolok chiefNgolok chief ([between 1930 and 19)Ninth U.S. Cavalry: Troop A - famous Indian fighters [on horseback]Ninth U.S. Cavalry: Troop A - famous Indian fighters [on horseback] (c1898.)Antique Photo Print - Little, instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine, 1890Antique Photo Print - Little, instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine, 1890Ikoko chief ready for burialIkoko chief ready for burial (1905)[Navajo Indian ceremony of 9-day chant, Arizona][Navajo Indian ceremony of 9-day chant, Arizona] (c1905.)How all our pottery manufacturers began - an Indian potter at work - ArizonaHow all our pottery manufacturers began - an Indian potter at work - Arizona (c1907.)Sioux childSioux child ([no date recorded on)Sioux IndiansSioux Indians (c1908.)D.C. Washington - 1717 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., residence of Chief Justice WhiteD.C. Washington - 1717 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., residence of Chief Justice White (c1910 Dec. 22.)A pueblo pottery-makingA pueblo pottery-making (c1890.)Fredriksted, St. Croix, W.I.: A typical glimpse of native life - in the market placeFredriksted, St. Croix, W.I.: A typical glimpse of native life - in the market place (c1902.)Accra native womenAccra native women ([between 1895 and 18)[Bare-breasted native woman with circular ornaments on arm forming a peculiar upper arm, Kenya][Bare-breasted native woman with circular ornaments on arm forming a peculiar upper arm, K ([between 1940 and 19)State Capitol, Cheyenne, WyomingState Capitol, Cheyenne, Wyoming (c1924 May 13.)Fireplace, Indian room, Hotel Escalante, Ash Fork, Ariz.Fireplace, Indian room, Hotel Escalante, Ash Fork, Ariz. (c1908.)Sioux chiefsSioux chiefs (c1905.)Austenaco, great warrior, Commander in Chief of the Cherokee NationAustenaco, great warrior, Commander in Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1762)The fort where native chiefs held off the 16th century Spaniards, Cuzco, PeruThe fort where native chiefs held off the 16th century Spaniards, Cuzco, Peru (New York, N.Y. : Ame)Photographs, second annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera ClubPhotographs, second annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club ([Iowa : Federal Art )Late Indian outrages: body of Sergeant Wyllyams [stuck with arrows]Late Indian outrages: body of Sergeant Wyllyams [stuck with arrows] (1867)Custer's monument on Crow Agency, Montana, along B. & M. R.R.Custer's monument on Crow Agency, Montana, along B. & M. R.R. (c1894.)Lo the poor Indian Oh why does the White man follow my path!Lo the poor Indian Oh why does the White man follow my path! (New York : Vance, Pa)[Chief Turtle giving his interpretation of the Indians' storm dance, just before the rain came down in torrents, at the Indian celebration in Two Medicine Valley, Glacier National Park, Montana][Chief Turtle giving his interpretation of the Indians' storm dance, just before the rain (c1920.)The mealing trough--HopiThe mealing trough--Hopi (c1906.)[Funeral of Chief Justice Edward Douglass White. Casket being carried from building, 1717 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Wash., D.C.][Funeral of Chief Justice Edward Douglass White. Casket being carried from building, 1717 ([1921])The Chief of Sta. Christina / [drawn from] nature, W. Hodges ; engraved by J. Hall.The Chief of Sta. Christina / [drawn from] nature, W. Hodges ; engraved by J. Hall. ([published 1777])Moqui Indian School, Keams Canon, ArizonaMoqui Indian School, Keams Canyon, ArizonaMoqui Indian School, Keams Canon, ArizonaMoqui Indian School, Keams Canyon, Arizona (c1905.)Public school art, Sioux City Art Center / made by WPA Federal Art Project, Iowa.Public school art, Sioux City Art Center / made by WPA Federal Art Project, Iowa. ([Sioux City,] Iowa :)[A Navajo woman with infant on her back][A Navajo woman with infant on her back] (photographed between)Mnainak, a Yakima chiefMnainak, a Yakima chief (1910, c1910.)Third annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera ClubThird annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club ([Iowa] : Iowa Art Pr)Darktown fire brigade. The chief, on duty: Lite up dem hose dar-yous heah me!""Darktown fire brigade. The chief, on duty: Lite up dem hose dar-yous heah me!"" ([New York] : Currier)Major General Winfield Scott. General in chief, United States ArmyMajor General Winfield Scott. General in chief, United States Army (New York : Published)On the St. Lawrence: Indian encampmentOn the St. Lawrence: Indian encampment (New York : Published)Flandreau Indian School, South Dakota, choirFlandreau Indian School, South Dakota, choir ([between 1909 and 19)[Chief Little Wound in council with other Indians, wearing feather headdresses][Chief Little Wound in council with other Indians, wearing feather headdresses] (c1899.)Oregon's Indian MadonnaOregon's Indian Madonna (c1905.)Antonio Sala--Govr. Pueblo of SiaAntonio Sala--Govr. Pueblo of Sia (c1900.)Francisco Vigil--Govr. Pueblo San IldefonsoFrancisco Vigil--Govr. Pueblo San Ildefonso (c1900.)Little Sammy and his Indian protégé / C.S.R.Little Sammy and his Indian protégé / C.S.R. (1873)[Sun dance pledgers--Cheyenne][Sun dance pledgers--Cheyenne] (c1910.)

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