Carl Schurz Collection

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  Map, Civil War Preservation Trust, Battle of Second Manassas, Virginia

  Steven Stanley

  This color map provides indications for placement of both Confederate and Union troops along various landmarks during the Battle of Second Manassas, Virginia in August 1862. The map includes a compas, a scale for miles, and a legend.

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  Newspaper Clipping Biographical Sketch of Carl Schurz

  This newspaper clipping from an unidentified newspaper, is a biographical sketch of Carl Schurz and includes a photograph.

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  Photograph of University of Bonn

  This black and white photograph is of University of Bonn where Carl Schurz attended University. The photograph shows a long three story bulilidng with arched windows on the bottom and a belfry on each end of the roof. Large tree's are either end of the building with smaller trees in various places along the front of the building. An expanse of grass is in the foreground. "University at Bonn" is captioned beneath the photograph.

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  Portrait Engravings of William Windom, John B. Henderson, John, J. Ingalls, Frederick T Frelinghuysen, Carl Schurz, John A. Logan, and John Sherman

  This black and white illustration is a cluster of engravings featuring William Windom, John B. Henderson, John, J. Ingalls, Frederick T Frelinghuysen, Carl Schurz, John A. Logan, and John Sherman in order, clockwise. Each man represented is wearing a dark suit and tie with a white shirt. Their names are captioned beneath their respective image.

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  Illustration, Young Carl Schurz

  This black and white illustration depicts a young Carl Schurz wearing a dark suit coat, a light colored vest and pants, a white shirt and a dark tie. Schurz is depicted with a mustache and smooth hair. A banner beneath the illustration has a small illustration of people flanked by the words "Studious" and "Schurz". "A Mythical Portrait of Schurz" is captioned below the banner.

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  Photograph, Older Carl Schurz, 1906

  This black and white photograph of an older Carl Schurz shows him seated with his legs crossed in an ornate wooden chair with his left hand propped up on one arm of the chair and his right elbo propped up on the other arm of the chair. Schurz is wearing a dark suite and vest with his white shirt sleeves visble from the cuffs of his coat. He has a full beard and is wearing small eyeglasses. Photographs and art pieces can be seen behind him. "Carl Schurz in 1906" is captioned beneath the photograph.

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  Illustration, Carl Schurz as a Student

  This black and white illustration depicts a young Carl Schurz as a student, standing with one hand on his hip and and elbow propped up. Schurz is depicted wearing a dark, double-breasted suit with a dark tie and white shirt. The illustration is "framed" by "scrollwork" and "Carl Shurz as a Student" is captioned beneath the illustration.

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  Illustration, Carl Schurz at Nineteen

  This black and white illustration depicts a young Carl Schurz, standing against a pillar wearing a light colored coat over a dark suit coat, white shirt and dark tie. He has one hand tucked inside his suit coat. Schurz is wearing eyeglasses and has longer, wavy hair. "Carl Schurz at Nineteen" is captioned beneath the illustration.

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  Original portrait of Carl Schurz

  Harbell Henry

  This black and white portrait depictc Carl Schurz as seated with one hand resting on a table in front of him. Schurz is depicted as wearing a dark suit, vest, and tie with a white shirt and eyeglasses. Shurz has a full beard. The artist's name and Schurz's name are written on the back of the portrait.

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  Photograph of Carl Schurz

  This photograph of Carl Schurz depicts Schurze with a beard and eyeglasses and wearing a dark suit and tie with a white shirt. A brief biography of Schurz and details of the photo accompany the photograph.

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  Stamp of Carl Schurz, 1983

  United Postal Service

  Set against a purple background, this is an image of the 4 cent stamp issued in 1983 with Carl Schurz's image. The issue date, and other information reguarding the stamp is identified below the image with the caption "Carl Schurz Regular Stamp" in bold letters beneath.

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  Photograph, Older Carl Schurz

  This black and white photograph is of an older Carl Schurz in a dark suit and vest, patterned tie, and white shirt. Schurz has a full beard and is wearing eyeglasses. Schurz's name is written on the back of the photograph along with several numbers and a purple inkstamp advertising the photo as being from Brown Brothers in New York City.

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  Illustration, Carl Schurz

  This black and white illustration of Carl Schurz depicts Schurz in a dark, double breasted suit. Schurz has a full beard and is wearing eyeglasses. The illustration is shaded lightly. The engraver's name is captioned directly beneath the illustration and Schurz's signature is depicted below it.

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  Photograph, Carl Schurz

  This black and white photograph of Carl Schurz shows him dressed in a dark, double breasted suit and dark tie with a white shirt. Schurz has a full beard and is wearing eyeglasses. The photograph is in and oval frame and is yellowed with age. The back of the photograph has Schurz's name written in pencil twice and osme notes about Schurz is written in pencil. The photographer, J. W. Black and Co., is identifed in large black lettering along with the Boston location. The edges of the back are yellowed.

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  Illustration, Carl Schurz

  This black and white illustration of Carl Schurz depicts Schurz in a dark suit, vest and tie with a white shirt. Schurz has a full beard and is wearing eyeglasses. The illustration is shaded lightly. Schurz's signature is depicted beneath the illustration and "Hon. Carl Schurz" is captioned beneath the signature.

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  Photograph, Carl Schurz in Major General Uniform

  This black and white photograph of Carl Schurz shows him seated, dressed in a double breasted military uniform with starred shoulderboards. Schurz has a full beird and is wearing eyeglasses. The photograph is yellowed with age and has small brown stain spots in various places.

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  Double Sided Photograph of Carl Schurz and George Opdyke

  This black and white double sided photograph is of Carl Schurz and George Opdyke. The first photo is a headshot of Carl Schurz wearing eyeglasses, and a dark suit and tie. Schurz has a mustach on his face. The photo is inlaid in a stamp press designed frame with Schurz's signature below. The other photograph is a portrait of George Opdyke standing between some heavy drapes and an ornate chair. Opdyke is wearing a long dark coat over a long dark suit coat, light colored pants and a tie and holding a dark tophat in his right hand. His left hand is resting on the chair. The photograph is inlaid in a stamp press designed frame with Opdyke's signature below.

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  Illustration, Gottfried Kinkel In Chains

  This illustration is of Gottfried Kinkel, seated and has chains on his wrists. Kinkel is depicted as wearing a dark coat, pants, and tie with a white shirt. Hay can be seen on the ground beside his seat. "Gottfried Kinkel in Chains" is captioned beneath the illustration. Kinckle German poet also noted for his revolutionary activities and his escape from a Prussian prison in Spandau with the help of his friend Carl Schurz.

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  Illustration, Kinkel's Escape

  This illustration is of Gottfried Kinkel, dangling out a window on the exterior of a building as he escapes imprisonment . Kinkel is depicted as wearing a dark clothing. An ally lit with street lights is seeen below and other buildings are seen on the right side of the illustration. "Kinkle's Escape" is captioned beneath the illustration.

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  Letter, Carl Schurz to Sinclair, February 9, Year Unknown

  Carl Schurz

  This handwritten letter, dated February 9, is written from Carl Schurz to Mr. Sinclair. The letter offers to write an article.

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  Letter, Carl Schurz to Chamber of Commerce, October 28, 1905

  Carl Schurz

  This handwritten letter, dated October 28, 1905, is written from Carl Schurz to Chamber of Commerce. The letter is an acceptance to an invitation to the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. "Received October 28 1905" is stamped in blue in ink in the top right corner of the page.

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  Letter, Carl Schurz to C. E. Marion, March 26, 1902

  Carl Schurz

  This handwritten letter, dated March 26, 1902, is from Carl Schurz to C. E. Marion. The letter declines and invitation to address faculty and students.

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  Letter, Carl Schurz to Kidiaz, December 16, 1901

  Carl Schurz

  This handwritten letter, dated December 16, 1901, is written from Carl Schurz to Kidiaz. The letter declines to contribute to Mr. Kidiaz's article as Schurz is comitted to completed the "reminicensces" he is currently working on before taking on any new projects.

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  Letter, Carl Schurz to Chamber of Commerce, November 5, 1901

  Carl Schurz

  This handwritten letter, dated November 5, 1901, is written from Carl Schurz to Chamber of Commerce, accepting their invitation to their 133rd Annual Banquet.

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  Letter, Carl Schurz to Paul Thompson , February 7, 1901

  Carl Schurz

  This handwritten letter, dated February 7, 1901, is written from Carl Schurz to Paul Thompson and discusses the sale of a house in New York.