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Walt Whitman

Walter “Walt” Whitman (May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works.

Constantino Brumidi

Constantino Brumidi (July 26, 1805 – February 19, 1880) was an Greek/Italian-American historical painter, best known and honored for his fresco work in the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.

American West

Dodge City Peace Commissioners. L to R: Chas. Bassett, W. H. Harris, Wyatt Earp, Luke Short, L. McLean, Bat Masterson, Neal Brown.

Abraham Lincoln

Post Office Department

“Post Office Department, Washington,” circa 1908. The Old Post Office building seen from the corner of 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. on a rainy day.

Booker T. Washington Residence

Circa 1906. “Residence of Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.” Detroit Publishing Company glass negative, Library of Congress.

Palm Beach ca. 1905

Florida ca. 1905. “On the beach, Palm Beach.” Detroit Publishing.

Civil War 1865

July 1865. “Washington, District of Columbia. Brevetted Brigadier General Napoleon Bonaparte McLaughlen (seated, second from right) and staff.” Wet collodion glass plate negative, photographer unknown.

Marilyn Monroe at Home