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Brentford Sweepstakes. All coursers the first heat with Vigour Run. Bu...

"An etching showing four horses running towards "St. Stepn's Chapel", a building with open sides, and containing a party of men seated at a long table..." (Source: Stephens)

A Race from Preston Pans to Berwick, British Cartoon Print

Print shows General Sir John Cope and two other British officers riding to the gates of Berwick and announcing the defeat of British forces at Prestonpans by the Scots under the leadership of Charles Edward Stu... More

[Population chart of Rhode Island, June 1774, showing breakdown by age...

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The receding race; or the last of the Indians

5153 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Colton, Zahm & Roberts.

The aristocracy of color - Drawing. Public domain image.

Signed in stone: J. Cn. Title appears as it is written on the item. Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress)

An Indian encampment near Fort Niagra, in the time of the Revolution. ...

Illus. in: Priest, The Dutch Prisoner (Albany, 1839), opposite title page. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: B.I.; Torture; Races; Indians Warfare with whites; ... More

Race between Bennett and Greely for the Post Office stakes

A satire on the competition between rival editors Horace Greeley and James Gordon Bennett for New York post office printing contracts. The artist also comments on the circulation wars between Bennett's "New Yor... More

Governors race in New Jersey. Young Hyson riding over the backs of the...

A satire on the New Jersey gubernatorial campaign of 1844, centering on a major issue of the race--extension of the Camden and Amboy Railroad. The Whig candidate, New Jersey native Charles C. Stratton, campaign... More

The blessings of liberty or how to "hook" a "gentleman of color"

A diverse group of abolitionists try to drag an unwilling black man toward the left with a large gaff hook. Holding the hook are (left to right) an old hag, a Quaker man, and two other homely men. The hag dec... More

The great Presidential race of 1856

An animated comic scene ridiculing the Democratic and American party candidates. In the foreground is a somewhat rickety wooden "Democratic Platform," into which presidential candidate James Buchanan has just r... More

The great presidential race of 1856.

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Ode to liberty. Cordially dedicated to all the human race

A sheet music cover, illustrated with the personification of Liberty in the form of the helmeted goddess Minerva. Her helmet is adorned with a laurel wreath and four large plumes. With her left arm she support... More

Mayor's Tiemann's race to the voting-place as the escort of United Sta...

Mayor Tiemann and soldiers running to the polls in New York City; the "voting-place" is a tavern. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2 (1858 Nov. 13), p. 724.

Mayor's Tiemann's race to the voting-place as the escort of United Sta...

Mayor Tiemann and soldiers running to the polls in New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1858 Nov. 13, p. 724.

George Hunt - Slow & steady wins the race

Another variation on McClellan trying to straddle two horses. (See "Little Mac's Double Feat of Equitation," no. 1864-25.) The artist here predicts the victory of incumbent President Abraham Lincoln over his ri... More

[Club house race course, where Federal officers were confined, Charles...

"Copyright." Civil War Photograph Collection. No. 6083. Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jeff's Race for the Last Ditch!

Another version of Jefferson Davis's capture by Union cavalry. (See "The Chas-ed "Old Lady" of the Confederacy," no. 1865-11.) The image appears on the cover of a musical piece dedicated to Davis's captor, "Li... More

Club House at the race course, where the Union Officers were confined,...

No. 3083. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Copyright by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. in 1865. Forms part of: Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). Original negative may ... More

Hydraulic Mining - The Tail Race in the Creek - French Corral, Nevada ...

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1170. LOT subdivision subject: Hydraulic Mining. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.

The celebrated trotting Stallions "Young Woful" and "Abdallah Chief": ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1032.

The celebrated trotting Stallion George Wilkes, formerly "Robert Filli...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1025.

Ethan Allen and Mate and Dexter: In their wonderful race, over the fas...

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The Curragh race course, County Kildare Ireland

"Copyright Deposit, Southern District of N.Y.: 1867." This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Rau, J.

Goldsmith Maid and American Girl: in the "brush home" of their capital...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2625

The great race on the Mississippi: from New Orleans to St. Louis 1210 ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2864

Jerome Park Race Course, engraving, Library of Congress

Dexter, Ethan Allen and mate: In their wonderful race, over the fashio...

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Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

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[2 sulky race] - Print, Library of Congress collection

N12144 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Courier Lith. Co.

Corinthian race: A high toned start

Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1373.

Corinthian race: A low toned finish

Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1374.

What the colored race have to be thankful for / Th. Nast.

African American man preaching at pulpit in church. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 30, no. 1562 (1886 Nov. 27), p. 769.

Coaches at Jerome Park on a race day

People, at annual spring meeting of the American Jockey Club, with coaches at race track, Jerome Park, New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1886 June 19, p. 389.

Start, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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R.G. Carr building a mill race at West Union, Nebraska, taking water f...

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Start, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Start, Goele[t Cu]p Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Start, Goelet Cup Race, August 5, 1887

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A good start, like a fine race; but this is just the way with these ti...

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: St. Nicholas, 15:875 (Sept. 1887).

Horse race. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Photograph shows spectators on left of track watching horses racing. Im. of Am., no. 276.

The horse race - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Stereograph showing horses racing toward the viewer. T6800 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Geo. Barker.

Goelet Cup race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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[Monument of the ancient Mayan race, Quirigua, Guatemala] - Frank G. C...

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Mill race, Wissahickon - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A Hurdle race, U.S. Naval Academy field day

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Merlin winning Goelet Cup race - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

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L.A.W. Bicycle Race. Safety--the finish

Two men nearing the finishing line in a bicycle race. 27772V U.S. Copyright Office. Stereo copyrighted by George Barker. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

L.A.W. Bicycle Race --Ordinary--the finish

Photograph shows men racing on track. 27771V U.S. Copyright Office. Stereo copyrighted by George Barker.

Dory race, I.H. Reg. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Gloriana, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Gracie, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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View at start, Goelet Cup Race, 1891

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Iroquois, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Start of 46 footers, Goelet Cup Race

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Gloriana, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Fortuna, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Gloriana at finish, Goelet Cup race

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The Volunteer, Goelet Cup Race, August 7, 1891

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Gracie and Barbara, Goelet Cup Race

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Mayflower, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Gloriana, Goelet Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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[Advertising poster showing two men in classical dress riding four-hor...

No. 20. The United States Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Factories, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Before boat race, Columbian Naval Review, 1892 [i.e. 1893]

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Start, American cup race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Under tow to boat race, Columbian Naval Review, 1892 [i.e. 1893]

Photo shows boats from several countries. Left to right in front row: France, Brazil, Germany, Italy, France. Second row: France, Germany, Italy, France. Third row: Russia (St. Andrew flag) and Italy. (Source: ... More

Start, American Cup Race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Start, American cup race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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[Before the boat race, Columbian Naval Review]

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Before boat race, Columbian Naval Review, 1892 [i.e. 1893]

Photo shows boat from navy of Brazil in front and rear; boat at right is probably from navy of France. (Source: Charley Seavey, 2012)

Start of trial race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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VIGILANT [sailing yacht] winning the race

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Valkyrie II [and] Vigilant, turning mark in last race

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The greatest race of the yachting season / Dalrymple.

Print shows President Cleveland at the helm labeled "Congress" of a yacht labeled "Repeal" in a race against British Prime Minister William E. Gladstone who is holding an oar labeled "House of Commons Majority"... More

[Bicycle race scene] - Print, Library of Congress collection

23069 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 265. Copyright 1895 by The Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich.

[Steamboats: The RICHARD PECK at the boat race - bow in left foregrd. ...

Photoprint copyrighted by C.E. Bolles. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: New York Hudson River; Boats; Bridges.

Defender, Valkyrie III, finish of 2nd race

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Washington Club Race Course, Chicago

Photograph shows two men sitting inside automobile on empty race course.

Saghaya, trial race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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The automatic race track - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...

B33547 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Miner, H.C., Litho. Co.

Free-for-all race at Charter Oak Park /

"Shows a part of the enormous crowd and the start and finish of the free-for-all pacing race, in which the fastest harness horse in the world, John R. Gentry (2:00-1/2), the coming Star Pointer and Frank Agan c... More

Race battles. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Man in bowler hat with apron. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Non-Combatant" by Octave Thanet, Scribner's magazine, 21:742 (June 1897).

Relics of an ancient race, pueblo of San Juan, N.M.

Detroit Publishing Co. no. "51236". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pgz

Start of trial race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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At start of trial race - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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[Sailboats sailing]: Corinth Y[acht] C[lub] Race, Boston, 6 Aug. 1898

Photo copyrighted by N.L. Stebbins, Boston. No. 9213. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Mass. Boston Waterfront; Yachts...; Sailboats; Geogr.; Shelf.

U.S.S. New York, spud race, anniversary of Santiago

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U.S.S. New York, gig race at Newport, anniversary of Santiago

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U.S.S. New York, spud race, anniversary of Santiago

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U.S.S. New York, 3 legged race, anniversary of Santiago

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U.S.S. New York, 3 legged race, anniversary of Santiago

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U.S.S. New York, cutter race at Newport, anniversary of Santiago

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U.S.S. New York, sack race, anniversary of Santiago

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Race to Coney Island [life boats and swimmers, New York]

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New York - Paris race drivers - Glass negative photogrpah. Public doma...

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[View from grandstand at Vanderbilt automobile race]

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Boats on river during race, New London, Conn.

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Briarcliff Auto Race - F.W. Leland in his auto "Stearns"

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[The Georgia Negro] Race amalgamation in Georgia based on a study of 4...

Graph shows percentage of African Americans in Georgia with white descendents. Title from LOT 11931, no. 1; part title from item. Chart prepared by Du Bois for the Negro Exhibit of the American Section at the P... More

Crowd at balloon race, start of balloon "Indiana", Indianapolis

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In spotlight as A.A.U. opens Golden Jubilee Convention. Washington, D....

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