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- [17th Century Spanish Carta Excutoria]
- Opening page of a 17th century Spanish Baroque Carta executoria, providing geological evidence of aristocratic lineage with no trace of peasant, Jewish or Moorish blood. More than simply asserting one's high standing, such documents exempted the holder from civil suits and taxation. Carta executoria were often ostentatiously illuminated (as here), to suggest the wealth and taste of the grantee. Displays large intricate initial "D" (i.e. Don Carlos, King of Spain from 1665 - 1700) in the form of an ornate fountain incorporating fish, snakes, birds, and foliage.
- [Advertisement from Caveau de Montemartre]
- Advertisement from Caveau de Montmartre in Paris.
- Aegean cruise - Hydra
- Photograph of Hydra Island and people on boats in the water around Greece.
- [Alvin Jr. and Constance Owsley in Venice]
- Photograph of siblings Alvin Jr. and Constance Owsley in front of St Mark's Basilica. The two children are surrounded by pigeons and each holds one in their hands. They are both dressed in dark coats and look at the camera.
- [Alvin Owsley and his son in Queen Marie of Romania's box]
- Photograph of Alvin Owsley and his son, Alvin Owsley Jr., in Queen Marie of Rumania’s box at the riding academy near Cotroceni, Romania. Queen Marie can be seen sitting in the box and smiling. Owsley stands nearby and smiles at the queen.
- America Goes Over [Part 1]
- First of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, with footage featuring shots of European soldiers fighting and the entrance of the United States into the war with soldiers being drafted and trained. It also includes cartoons by famous A.E.F. artist Wally.
- America Goes Over [Part 2]
- Second of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I with footage of American soldiers on various assignments in Europe, particularly the Meuse-Argonne battle.
- America Goes Over [Part 3]
- Third of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I with footage of U.S. soldiers at camps and during battles at various locations in Europe, including the Saint-Mihiel Offensive.
- America Goes Over [Part 4]
- Fourth of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, including footage of U.S. soldiers in France and the start of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
- America Goes Over [Part 5]
- Fifth of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I including general footage of U.S. soldiers in Europe as well as troops celebrating news of the November 11 cease-fire, and Joffre, Foch, Pershing, French, and other generals shaking hands.
- [The American Legation in Bucharest, Romania]
- Photograph of the American Legation in Bucharest, Romania at the time of Alvin M. Owsley's ambassadorship. An automobile can be seen driving past the building. The ground appears to be covered in snow.
- [The American Legation in Bucharest, Romania, 2]
- Photograph of the American Legation in Bucharest, Romania at the time of Alvin M. Owsley's ambassadorship. The ground and the building appear to be covered in snow.
- American Painters in Paris
- "American Painters in Paris" by Yvon Bizardel.
- Arch
- Photograph of a sculpture and architecture in Berlin in Germany.
- [L'Ardeche Illustree]
- Postcard with a photograph of the Chateau de la Chataigneraie on the front.
- [Article about Algeciras]
- Article written by Carl Compton about his experiences in Algeciras.
- [Article about Castile]
- Article written by Carl Compton about his experiences in Castile.
- [Article about Paris]
- Article written by Carl Compton about his experiences in Paris.
- [Article about Rouen]
- Article written by Carl Compton about his experiences in Rouen.
- [Article about Touraine]
- Article written by Carl Compton about his experiences in Touraine.
- [Article on Art History]
- Article written by Carl Compton about Art History.
- Athens - entrance to Acropolis Hill temples
- Photograph of the entrance to the temples of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
- Athens - Parthenon (detail)
- Photograph of one of the pediments and columns of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.
- [Audience at Umbria Jazz 2008]
- Photograph of the audience at Umbria Jazz 2008 held at the Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia, Italy.
- [Audience member watches Umbria Jazz 2008 performance]
- Photograph of a woman watching the One O'Clock Lab Band perform at Umbria Jazz 2008 held in Perugia, Italy.
- Beautiful hotel
- Photograph of the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski in Hamburg, Germany.
- Before sunrise from our balcony
- Photograph of a view of Athens in Greece before sunrise from the Zichner's hotel room balcony.
- [Belgium, 2008]
- Photograph of cloudy skies over a grass field in Belgium. Large trees line the horizon beyond the field. A street light is visible next to a building which pokes out of the trees. [2008, Belgium]
- Belsen burial grounds
- Photograph of the burial grounds of the Bergen-Belsen Memorial in Germany.
- Belsen monument
- Photograph of the obelisk at the Belsen-Bergen Memorial in Germany.
- Belsen monument
- Photograph of one of the Belsen markers at the Bergen-Belsen Memorial in Germany.
- [Bench Hanging Trees, 2007]
- Photograph of the leaves of a willow tree hanging in front of a wooden park bench. The bench is positioned against the back of the tree and faces away from the camera. [2007, Ashford, Ireland]
- Berlin Wall
- Photograph of the Berlin Wall in Germany.
- The Berlin Wall
- Photograph of the Berlin Wall in Germany.
- [Bible Leaf with Text from 1st Maccabee, 13th Century]
- A leaf from a Bible in Latin (France or England, ca. 1230-1260) containing text from 1 Maccabees 1 et seq. ("Et factum est postquam percussit Alexander Philippi Macedo"). Text displayed as 2 columns, gothic script (texualis formata). A notable feature of this particular leaf is that the writing begins "below top line" which suggest the MS was written "below top line" which suggests the MS was written after 1230 (see: N.R. Ker, "From 'Above Top Line; to 'Below Top Line': A Change in Scribal Practice," Celtica, 5 [1960], 13-16). Note also that the chapter numbers were added later (standardization was begun in Paris ca. 1230).
- Bob Kap Archive #4
- Silent film of the Intercontinental Football League's (IFL's) 1976 European tour to promote American football as a leisure activity. It includes footage of players on buses and in cars, football games, spectators, cheerleaders, European scenery and promotional activities. Many stills of promotional brochures, newspaper articles, and photographs are included.
- Bombed ruins
- Photograph of church ruins in Dresden, Germany.
- [Book of Hours Leaf from the Mid 15th Century, France]
- France [Valence], mid-15th century. Text displayed in single column, bâtarde hand. Rubrics in pink, two two-line initials in gold and colors, and with a miniature of Matthew and his angel, enclosed by a rounded gilt frame as well with a border on three sides, the border containing acanthus leaves, hairline vines with gold dots, and trefoils, the same border on the outer margin of the other side of the leaf. The artist here has depicted Matthew in the act of writing. Matthew sits with his back to the table and displays an unfurled scroll across his lap and a stylus held high in the air as if seeking divine inspiration.
- [Book of Hours Leaf: Prayers for the Dead from the 15th Century, France?]
- (France? 15th-century). Text displayed in single column, gothic script, initials alternating blue and burnished gold, the formers with black filigree and the latter with red. From a Book of Hours, in Latin. Lauds / Office of the Dead. Includes prayers beginning with "Generacio mea ablata est et conuoluta est a me quasi tabernaculum pastorum."
- [Book of Hours Pentecostal Illumination from the 15th Century, Bruges (Belgium)]
- A leaf from a Book of Hours, in Latin, with a full-page illumination of Pentecost (Bruges, ca. 1460). The illustration is enclosed by a wide and ornate bar frame in pink and blue with gold tracery, the frame outlined in burnished gold with floral cornerpieces in colors and gold, the whole within a full floral border filled with blue, pink, and red flowers, with blue and gold acanthus leaves and green buds and leaves as well as many tiny burnished gold dots. The Virgin and the Apostles gathered in a large room with much architectural detail--blue, green, and gold columns, gray stone walls, mullioned windows, vaulted blue and red ceilings, and an intricately detailed blue and pink tiled floor, as golden rays of light shine through an open window.
- [Booklet for Byrd Williams IV exhibit]
- Booklet for Byrd Williams IV's exhibit "Focus," in Trier, Germany at the Stadtischen Museum. The booklet includes an excerpt of Byrd Williams IV in the German language, as well as includes, printed photographs from the exhibit.
- A Bord de "Rochambeau"
- Letter written by Carl Compton to his mother, Mary, about his travels, by boat, to France.
- [Boy in a striped shirt]
- Photograph of a young boy standing in front of a concrete wall. The young boy is dressed in a striped shirt and standing tall for his picture to be taken.
- [Boys walking along the Rhine]
- Photograph of three young boys walking along a river front by an elderly woman sitting on a park bench.
- Bracelet: World War II Souvenir (Italy)
- Aluminum bracelet formed as 1 large and six small oval plaques joined by flattened links. Large plaque with engraved images of eagles framing a view of the bay of Naples, inscribed "NAPLES". Other links with engraved views of various locations in Italy and one with a view of a camel and a palm tree labeled "AFRICA". One link with date 1944.
- [Bran Castle in Romania]
- Photograph of the Bran Castle in Bran, Romania. The castle can be seen in the distance on a hill. A small road with houses alongside it is visible.
- British military area
- Photograph of buildings in the British Armed Forces area of Germany.
- Building - Reichstag - original House of Parliament rebuilt after WWII
- Photograph of the Reichstag Building in Berlin, Germany.
- [Building under construction at night]
- Photograph of a construction site at night in Antwerpen, Belgium. There are neon lights on the surrounding buildings. The building in the background has a sign that reads, "Hotel - Billiard Palace."
- Buildings
- Photograph of the De Bijenkorf building in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.