On December 31, 1862, our Nation marked the end of another year of civil war. At Shiloh and Seven Pines, Harpers Ferry and Antietam, brother had fought against brother. Sister had fought against ...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin added two of the most iconic artifacts in American history to his growing collection of rare documents — spending a combined $18.1 million for items signed ...

Billionaire hedge funder and art collector Kenneth Griffin has revealed that he was the buyer of record-breaking copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment, both signed by ...

An Ebony magazine, September 1963 Special Issue, featuring the cover article, “In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation,” Vol. XVIII No. 11. The front cover features ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Gail Anderson is a New York based ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A major milestone is marked in Joplin this year, the 100th Emancipation Park Days. Ewert Park has hosted the Emancipation celebration every first weekend in August for the past century.