Mr. Trade & family or the state of ye nation / St--t, B--rn--d, & Co. ...
Print shows a ragged family driven to poverty probably through the policies and actions of the Earl of Bute, George Germain, and Lord North, with some able assistence by former Massachusetts governor Francis Be... More
This plate is respectfully dedicated to all the butchers in the United...
A procession of butchers led by two Negro fiddlers, and featuring a large bull. On the ground before the bull are a cleaver, saw, and other butcher tools. The print is dedicated to Pennsylvania's recently elec... More
Parody. 605,000 sour grapes - Public domain book illustration
An illustrated broadside pertaining to the controversy surrounding settlement of the State of New York's War of 1812 financial claims against former governor Daniel D. Tompkins. It was established that the ex-g... More
A caucus held at Albany on sunday evening April 11th. 1824 by the N.Y....
A satire condemning the duplicity and conspiracy of the "Bucktail" faction of New York Democrats in their April 1824 ouster of New York's ex-governor DeWitt Clinton from his post as canal commissioner. The Lib... More
Capitol fashions for 1837 - Public domain book illustration
A caricature of President Martin Van Buren issued during the Panic of 1837, strongly critical of his continuation of predecessor Andrew Jackson's hard-money policies. Particular reference is made to the Specie ... More
Executive mercy/Marcy and the Bambers
An attack on New York governor William L. Marcy's controversial decision to surrender Irish fugitives John Bamber, Sr., and his son James to the British consul after their detention in New York. The Bambers, wa... More
Loco Foco expresses. Book illustration from Library of Congress
A commentary on the Whigs' disappointment of "Loco Foco" Democratic expectations in the New York municipal elections of spring 1838. Successful Whig mayoral candidate Aaron Clark holds two horses by their tails... More
Gov. Morton's grand march - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Cong...
An allegorical design on the cover of a piano-music composition dedicated to the newly elected Democratic governor of Massachusetts, Marcus Morton. The illustration's central motif is based on the state seal, s... More
Full tilt for the Capitol - Public domain book illustration
The artist envisions public repudiation of Democratic hard-money policies, and the triumph of administration opponent Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, a conservative Democrat. Tallmadge, on horseback and armed with a l... More
The last card. Tip overthrown - Public domain book illustration
A satire on the controversy surrounding charges of election fraud against New York State tobacco inspector James B. Glentworth and other Whigs during the election of 1838. The allegations were made two years l... More
Gov. Seward's letter or the triumph of liberality and justice
A dramatic prison scene, intended to contrast the clemency of New York's Whig governor William H. Seward with the vindictiveness of the Democrat-controlled New York City prison administration. In the interior o... More
Trouble in the Spartan ranks. Old Durham in the field
A complex and somewhat obscure satire celebrating the defeat of Dorrite Democrats in the Rhode Island state elections of spring 1843. The canvass was held the year following the successful suppression of the Do... More
The coon party crossing Cayuga Bridge Novr. 1844. Or the effects of C...
A cartoon on the defeat of Whig Henry Clay in the 1844 presidential election, ascribing his loss of the state of New York to his cousin Cassius M. Clay's campaign tour on his behalf. Oddly, though given promine... More
Impeachment committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, Lowell Nat...
Exact date unknown. These men belonged to the impeachment committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Benjamin Butler, President Johnson's fiercest opponent and later Governor of Massachusetts and president... More
The triumph of reason - a mere rude sketch!
Print shows a pillar of figures with Charlemagne holding a sword and shield, at the base, Pope Pius IX is seated upon his shoulders holding "fettered" books on his knees, standing behind the Pope is "Luther the... More
Honorable Israel Washburn. Mathew Brady photograph of American Civil W...
Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. M.C. from Maine; Governor of Maine; B. Maine 1813; D. Phila., Pa. 1883; M.C. Maine; Member State H. of R. 1842-1843; elected as Whig & Republican. served fr... More
Jeff Davis on the right platform, or the last "act of secession"
A caricature of Jefferson Davis, probably issued not long after the bombardment of Fort Sumter, but certainly postdating his February 1861 election as president of the Confederacy. Davis is shown standing on a ... More
The meeting of the friends, City Hall Park
New York governor Horatio Seymour's famous "My Friends" speech, delivered from the steps of New York's City Hall during the draft riots, was widely misrepresented in the press. On the basis of reports such as t... More
"I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest…
Print shows George B. McClellan, in the character of Hamlet, standing near an open grave holding the head of Abraham Lincoln. He soliloquizes, "I knew him, Horatio: A fellow of infinite jest . . . Where be your... More
The political "Siamese" twins, the offspring of Chicago miscegenation
The unlikely teaming of military leader George B. McClellan with Peace Democrat (Copperhead) George Hunt Pendleton as presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 1864 election is ridiculed here. The ar... More
The Freedman's Bureau! An agency to keep the Negro in idleness at the ...
One in a series of racist posters attacking Radical Republicans on the issue of black suffrage, issued during the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1866. (See also "The Constitutional Amendment!," no. 186... More
Leaders of the Democratic Party, Confederate States of America.
A searing, election-year indictment of four prominent figures in the Democratic party, three of them former Confederate officers. Former New York governor and Democratic presidential nominee Horatio Seymour is... More
Governor William Allen, Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio cray...
Print shows William Allen, half-length portrait, facing left. Includes facsimile signature. F7350 U.S. Copyright Office. Caption continues: Election Tuesday, October 12th, A.D. 1875. Entered 1875 by J.H. Stude... More
Ex-Governor Rutherford B. Hayes, Republican candidate for Governor of ...
Print shows Rutherford B. Hayes, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front. Includes facsimile signature. F7350 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1875 by Jacob H. Studer, Publisher, Columbus, O.
Self-supporter Sammy - coin, public domain photograph
Print shows two images of Samuel J. Tilden, dressed identically, to the left and right of a barrel full of coins, labeled with monogram "SJT"; papers extending from their pockets state "For President, S.J. Tild... More
Puck magazine cover - Self-supporter Sammy / F. Opper.
Print shows two images of Samuel J. Tilden, dressed identically, to the left and right of a barrel full of coins, labeled with monogram "SJT"; papers extending from their pockets state "For President, S.J. Tild... More
Robert Milligan McLane, 1815-1898, engraving, Library of Congress
Head and shoulders. As Governor-Elect of Maryland. Wood engravign after photoprint by Bendam. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1883 Nov. 17), p. 725. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption ... More
Richard three times over. Election eve, November, 1883.
Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818-1893) represented as Richard III. Butler running for election as governor of Massachusetts. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
["Tammany Hall is going to the inauguration." News. They can't help t...
Tammany boss Honest John Kelly leads a parade of men who carry a banner that reads, "Tammany Hall. 'This Is Our Funeral'." Kelly leans on a cane and wears a shoulder sling for an injured arm. One eye is cover... More
Caricature, His soonness / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image
Illustration shows New York Governor Hill pressing the "Notoriety" button for the "Presidential Elevator"; Uncle Sam, the manager of the elevator, is sitting nearby and tells Hill that he is too early, also sug... More
Even Sir William Berkeley, the redoubtable cavalier governor, saw that...
This picture represents Sir William Berkeley signing the Capitulation of the Province of Virginia in the presence of the three parliamentary commissioners appointed to make that demand upon him. The man in the ... More
Changing the signs / Victor. - Public domain portrait print
Print shows David B. Hill, outside a drinking establishment, hanging up a sign "For Governor" which bears an image of himself facing front, while Charles A. Dana holds the sign that was replaced "For President ... More
Sit on him! / Dalrymple. - Public domain engraving
Print shows newly elected New York City Mayor William L. Strong and newly elected Governor Levi P. Morton sitting on Tammany boss Thomas C. Platt who is wearing a crown labeled "Plattism" and has a cat-o'-nine-... More
His condition - an unconditional surrender / Dalrymple.
Print shows Thomas C. Platt offering his sword labeled "N.Y. Republican Boss" and a paper labeled "Nomination for Governor" to Theodore Roosevelt who is dressed as a Rough Rider; a pistol at Platt's feet is lab... More
Puck magazine cover - Puck pays his compliments / Keppler.
Print shows Puck bowing to Theodore Roosevelt who is sitting in a chair at a desk with a bust of George Washington on it, as well as papers labeled "Canal Investigation, Civil Service Reform, National Guard, [a... More
A young head on old shoulders / Keppler.
Print shows Puck tugging on the coattails of Theodore Roosevelt's coat, telling him to think before he speaks; Roosevelt is delivering a campaign speech from a platform. Caption: Puck Governor, don't forget t... More
Governor-elect of Oklahoma. Washington, D.C., Nov. 18. A new photograp...
A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Governors at Governors Conference
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Bryan & Gov. Johnson, Sacramento, Calif
Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Photo shows William Jennings Bryan and California governor Hiram William Johnson, along with two unidentified men, at a podium in Sacramento, C... More
Labor Secretary and Michigan Governor get together with GMC officials ...
A group of men sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
In auto strike limelight. Washington D.C. Labor Secretary Frances Perk...
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Governors seated together at White House, Washington
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Dean of House is host to Governor of Illinois. Washington D.C. Rep. A....
A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Council of State Governments convenes. Washington D.C. Attorney Genera...
A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Admiral Leahy confers with Puerto Rican officials about new post as Go...
Public domain photograph of official photograph, building on the background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gov. Dix and visiting Governors at Grant's tomb
A group of men standing in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Maine goes to the White House. Washington D.C. The State of Maine's de...
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Auto strike problem brought to Washington for conference by Governor o...
A group of men sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
At Council of State Governments. Washington D.C. Prominent among those...
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Myron T. Herrick, Republican candidate for governor / William E. Marsh...
Print showing Myron T. Herrick, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front.
A cartoon drawing of a man with a top hat Untitled - Political cartoon...
This untitled illustration by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on November 4, 1903, shows Ohio Republican Senator Mark Hanna celebrating by carrying Democratic Ohio Governor h... More
An unexpected challenge / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows the newly elected Democratic governor of Massachusetts, William L. Douglas, as a gladiator holding a sword labeled "Popular Approval" and a shield showing the Seal of the State of Massachuset... More
True harmony / J.S.P. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows Benjamin B. Odell as the New York Governor and as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee selecting himself as his successor to the chairmenship of the State Committee. Caption: Go... More
The Badger State - Political cartoon, public domain image
This illustration entitled, "The Badger State", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on October 20, 1904, shows a concerned Republican Senator from Wisconsin, John Spooner who ... More
Chauncey- There's a Black Figure in My Pathway
This illustration entitled, "Chauncey - There's a Black Figure in My Pathway", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on October 22, 1904, depicts a worried Republican Senator Ch... More
Painful incident of the cold spell. Moral: be careful about starting a...
Bradley's cartoon shows Kansas, as a stove, fighting back as John D. Rockefeller dressed in women's attire, pours Standard oil into it. As he pours, the stove explodes, toppling over a pot of "Profits" and blo... More
Hearst in war, Hearst in peace, Hearst in the hearts of his countrymen
Political postcard showing three bust-portraits of Democrat William R. Hearst, unsuccessful candidate against Charles E. Hughes, in the New York Governor race of 1906. Upper left side of card shows a fist "just... More
All Ready! - Political cartoon, public domain image
This illustration entitled, "All Ready!", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on November 6, 1906, depicts the candidates for the tight race for New York Governor, who both cl... More
Cold Comfort from the Governor-elect
This illustration entitled, "Cold Comfort From the Governor-elect", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on November 25, 1906, shows that newly-elected New York Governor, Repub... More
A black and white drawing of a man with a guitar Untitled - Political ...
This untitled illustration by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on November 14, 1907, depicts Governor Charles Hughes of New York keeping fellow politicians guessing as... More
He isn't climbing out of the window, however
"Governors Office, Albany" on building; "It might taper down to him" on sign on ladder. Taft, Roosevelt's choice to run for president, seeking 1908 running mate. Man at window probably Charles Evans Hughes, gov... More
Governors, Inland Water Ways Com, Cabinet Officers, Supreme Court with...
Photograph shows President Theodore Roosevelt in a group portrait with Governors, members of the Inland Waterways Commission, his Cabinet and the U.S. Supreme Court. H110542 U.S. Copyright Office.
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr. for Governor, Timothy L. Woodruff for Lieutenan...
General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Prince, George, copyright claimant. L. I. P. & B. ... More
Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Governor P...
The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Officials on a National Media Conference Call from Tennessee Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Governor Phil Bred... More
President Taft, Governor [Charles] Hughes, Cardinal Gibbons and other ...
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Benj. Strong Jr. - Public domain photograph, glass negative
Photograph shows Benjamin Strong Jr., who was elected governor of the New York Federal Reserve Bank on October 5, 1914. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)
Benj. Strong Jr, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows Benjamin Strong Jr., who was elected governor of the New York Federal Reserve Bank on October 5, 1914. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service o... More
Gov. M. Alexander (Idaho) - Public domain photograph, glass negative
Photograph shows Moses Alexander (1853-1932), second elected Jewish governor of a U.S. state and 11th governor of Idaho from 1915-1919. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)
Gov. M. Alexander (Idaho) - Public domain photograph, glass negative
Photograph shows Moses Alexander (1853-1932), second elected Jewish governor of a U.S. state and 11th governor of Idaho from 1915-1919. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011) Title from data provided by the Bai... More
1. Sen. Ben Tillman, 2. John E. Osborne, 3. J.B. Sanford, 4. P.L. Hall...
Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is availabl... More
1. Sen. Ben Tillman, 2. John E. Osborne, 3. J.B. Sanford, 4. P.L. Hall...
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"I guess we'll keep this one" / Kep.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam picking a puppy labeled "Wilson" from a litter of puppies labeled "Foss, Baldwin, Harmon, [and] Dix"; the mother of the puppies is labeled "Democratic Party". Illus. in: Puck, v. 6... More
Federal Reserve Board: P. Warburg, J.S. Williams, W.H.G. Harding, A.C....
Photograph shows banker Paul Moritz Warburg (1868-1932); United States Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams (1865-1926); banker William Proctor Gould Harding (1864-1930), director of the War Finan... More
GOVERNORS OF STATES GUDE, WILLIAM F., OF D.C.
A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
GUDE, WILLIAM F. OF D.C. GOVERNORS OF STATES
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GOVERNORS. GALLINGER, JACOB HAROLD, REP FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1885-1889....
A black and white photo of a group of men, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gener... More
Committeemen, officials and guests of the notification ceremonies at G...
Gift; Wm. J. Martin; March 14, 1962. Photographer's address: 539 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Governor Marshall announces candidacy for Vice-President.
(L to R) Walsh, Bryan, Foss, O'Gorman, Pomerene
Photo shows William Jennings Bryan, Massachusetts Governor Eugene Foss, New York Senator James Aloysius O'Gorman, and Ohio Senator Atlee Pomerene outside the Baltimore Armory at the 1912 Democratic National Con... More
(L to R) Walsh, Bryan, Foss, O'Gorman, Pomerene
Photo shows William Jennings Bryan, Massachusetts Governor Eugene Foss, New York Senator James Aloysius O'Gorman, and Ohio Senator Atlee Pomerene outside the Baltimore Armory at the 1912 Democratic National Con... More
At World Series game, NY: John Whalen, Admiral Osterhaus, R. Waldo, Ca...
Photo shows (left to right) John Sibley Whalen, Secretary of State of New York (1907-1908); Admiral Hugo Osterhaus; Rhinelander Waldo, NYC fire commissioner; Captain Hill; Robert A.C. Smith, NYC Commissioner of... More
At World Series game, NY: John Whalen, Admiral Osterhaus, R. Waldo, Ca...
Photo shows (left to right) John Sibley Whalen, Secretary of State of New York (1907-1908); Admiral Hugo Osterhaus; Rhinelander Waldo, NYC fire commissioner; Captain Hill; Robert A.C. Smith, NYC Commissioner of... More
GOVERNORS. GALLINGER, JACOB HAROLD, REP FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1885-1889....
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Gov. Glynn and Frank Tierney - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...
Photo shows Martin Henry Glynn (1871-1924), governor of New York from 1913 to 1914 with his secretary, Frank Tierney. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)
MARSHALL, THOMAS RILEY. GOVERNOR OF INDIANA, 1909-1913; VICE PRESIDENT...
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Hennessy examining Delaney - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photo shows John A. Hennessy (1859-1951), a newspaper editor and special investigator for New York Governor Sulzer during the Tammany Hall corruption trial of 1913. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)
Hennessy examining Delaney, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photo shows John A. Hennessy (1859-1951), a newspaper editor and special investigator for New York Governor Sulzer during the Tammany Hall corruption trial of 1913. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010) Title ... More
Impeachment of Sulzer - 81313 - Public domain portrait photograph
Photo shows impeachment of Governor William Sulzer (1863-1941) of New York. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009) Title and date from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: Geor... More
Gov. Glynn and Frank Tierney - Public domain portrait photograph
Photo shows Martin Henry Glynn (1871-1924), governor of New York from 1913 to 1914 with his secretary, Frank Tierney. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on ... More
Impeachment of Sulzer - 8/13/13
Photo shows impeachment of Governor William Sulzer (1863-1941) of New York. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009)
"Yond' Cassius has a lean and hungry look"
Charles Murphy, an obese man in Roman attire, leans on the arm of a bench, carved to resemble a tiger, on which he is seated. He looks over to a thin Governor Sulzer, also dressed in Roman garb, who stands wit... More
MARSHALL, THOMAS RILEY. GOVERNOR OF INDIANA, 1909-1913; VICE PRESIDENT...
A black and white photo of a group of people, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More
[Banquet scene] - Drawing. Public domain image.
Men and animals gather at banquet tables in a hall labeled "Down & Outs." They are political losers associated with incompetence, corruption, scandal, and electoral defeat, about to feast on crow. The followi... More
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. DISTRICT GOVERNORS OF FEDERAL RESERVE: E. R. F...
A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. DISTRICT GOVERNORS OF FEDERAL RESERVE: E.R. FR...
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Tracks - Drawing. Public domain image.
Leaving behind his sinking boat, Tammany boss Charles Murphy comes ashore at "Manhattan Island," dressed in hunting garb and carrying a rifle. He stares, distraught, at the sight of a trail of large footprints... More
GOVERNORS OF STATES. FIVE COTTON STATES. GOVERNORS TRAMMELL OF FLORIDA...
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