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This cartoon “by a fellow officer” pokes fun at Hugh Hampton Young’s inspection work. Young is pictured riding a horse with two medical assistants in tow. While battle rages in the background, Young is gallantly leading the assistants to treat…

The Deeds of Alfred King of Wessex, attributed to Asser, a C9 Welsh monk, bishop of Sherborne, serving at Alfred's court, known as the author of a Life of the king.

Photograph of Rosa and Carmela Ponselle for press for "La Gioconda" at the Metropolitan Opera with newspaper clipping on the back "Associated Press Photo. Play 'Sister Act' in Opera. Rosa (right) and Carmela Ponselle, both famous in grand opera,…

Illustration of a tale

Black and white photograph Villa Pace with iron work benches, from the rear grounds. Nov. 8 1959 by Aubrey Bodine. Includes certificate of authenticity from The Baltimore Sun.

Black and white photograph of Rosa Ponselle in floral gown on the phone at Villa Pace. Nov 8. 1959 by Audrey Bodine. Includes certificate of authenticity from The Baltimore Sun.

Photograph shows Ingeborg Steen Hansen and St. Clair Livingston who were nurses in Serbia during World War I. The medals they wear were awarded to them by King Peter of Serbia.

Photograph of Rosa Ponselle with Whiskers on hind legs on deck. Back stamped "Bain News Services" and "From Montauk photo Concern" and handwritten "Rosa Ponselle of the Opera".

Photograph of Rosa Ponselle in fur coat and hat with H.P. Fletcher on deck. Back stamped "photo. By Bain News Service" and handwritten "Rosa Ponselle with H.P. Fletcher Ambassador to Italy". Ms. Ponselle is also holding a fox given to her by Giacomo…