Autograph Clara Barton

Civil War Nurse

Founder of the American Red Cross

Card Signature With Sentiment, Place & Date

(1821-1912) A native of Massachusetts, she was a teacher, U.S. patent clerk, nurse, and humanitarian. Barton moved to Washington, D.C. in 1854, and began work as a clerk in the U.S. Patent Office. This was the first time a woman had received a substantial clerkship in the Federal government, and at a salary equal to a man's salary. Subsequently, under political opposition to women working in government offices, her position was reduced...  

Autograph George W. Warren

American Organist, Composer and Choirmaster

(1828-1902) Born in Albany, New York. He played the organ at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1846-58, and St. Paul's Church, 1858-60, in Albany. In 1860, he moved to New York City to become the organist at Holy Trinity Church. After 10 years there, he became the organist and choir director at St. Thomas' Church in New York City. As a fitting tribute to Warren, no music was played at his funeral which was attended by thousands of mourners who believed that they could find no finer organist...  

Autograph Joseph Jefferson

Famous 19th Century American Actor

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(1829-1905) Born in Philadelphia to an acting family, he was commonly known as Joe Jefferson, and became one of America's most famous actors of the 19th century. He performed continuously with his half brother Charles Burke, and the rest of their family, traveling from theatre to threatre all across America. They even followed the American Army from 1846-48, during the Mexican War. Jefferson's portrayal of Rip Van Winkle would become one of the most celebrated characters of...  

Autograph Russell Sage

U.S. Congressman from New York

(1816-1906) A fiancier, railroad executive, and a Whig politician. Served as a delegate to the Whig National Convention in 1848. U.S. Congressman, 1853-57. President of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. In his later years he was closely associated with Jay Gould in the management of the Wabash Railway, St. Louis and Pacific, Missouri Pacific Railroad, Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad and the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway, the American cable company, the...  

Autograph, Peter Cooper

He was the oldest person ever nominated for the office of President of the United States

(1791-83) Born in New York City. He was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States. He designed and built the first steam locomotive in the U.S., and was the founder of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, located in N.Y.C. He was also the founder of the Canton Iron Works in Baltimore, was one of the founders of the American Telegraph Co., and supervised the laying of the...  

Henry Trescot, Charleston, S.C. Official

(1795-1870) Born in Charleston, S.C. Attended South Carolina College and graduated in 1814. Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1820. That same year he married Sarah McCrady who's brother Edward was a prominent Charleston lawyer. He served in several local offices including Constable of Charleston, in 1830, and Magistrate in 1831. From 1857-1868 he was the Resgister of Mesne Conveyances of the Charleston District. His son, William Henry Trescot, a well known American diplomat, served as Assistant Secretary of State, under President James Buchanan,...