Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis), 1830-1909

Abstract The cartes de visite and cabinet cards collection is an assembled collection, originating from various 19th century photographic studios such as those of Matthew Brady and the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. Dr. Lloyd Ostendorf, the internationally known "Lincoln Artist," of Dayton, Ohio, known around the world as the foremost authority on Lincoln images, generously identified the majority of the subjects in the photographs, through his assistance to the museum staff. His 1998...

Abstract The cartes de visite and cabinet cards collection is an assembled collection, originating from various 19th century photographic studios such as those of Matthew Brady and the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. Dr. Lloyd Ostendorf, the internationally known "Lincoln Artist," of Dayton, Ohio, known around the world as the foremost authority on Lincoln images, generously identified the majority of the subjects in the photographs, through his assistance to the museum staff. His 1998...

Introduction and Biographical Information The Oliver Otis Howard Papers were given to Lincoln Memorial University by two persons: Captain Harry S. Howard, the son, contributed chiefly the personal papers and memorabilia of General Howard, while Justin G. Turner donated various correspondence written during Howard's military service years and Freedmen's Bureau period. Additional material: consisting of several rare pamphlets, were also donated by Justin G. Turner. Other persons, such as Foreman M. Lebold, Bishop W. P. Thirkield, and...