James Garfield Collection

James A. Garfield
US President James A. Garfield, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

James Garfield and Chester Arthur, 1880
1576362 James Garfield and Chester Arthur, 1880; (add.info.: James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president, Chester A)

President James Garfield, 1882
1576353 President James Garfield, 1882; (add.info.: President James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. During his time in office)

President James Garfield, 1881
1576332 President James Garfield, 1881; (add.info.: President James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. During his time in office)

James Garfield, 1831-1881, 20th President of the United States, historical illustration, circa 1886
UIG5413654 James Garfield, 1831-1881, 20th President of the United States, historical illustration, circa 1886; UIG.

Campaign poster for Garfield and Arthur, 1880
1576440 Campaign poster for Garfield and Arthur, 1880; (add.info.: Our nation's choice Gen. James Abram Garfield, Republican candidate for President, Gen. Chester A)

Garfield's Study at Lawnfield (engraving)
8637285 Garfield's Study at Lawnfield (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garfield's Study at Lawnfield)

Little Mollie Garfield & her father, c1865, printed later?. Creator: Mathew Brady
Little Mollie Garfield & her father, c1865, printed later?. James Garfield, portrait, seated, facing right, with daughter Mollie at his knee

The Democratic Samson and the Republican Philistines, from Puck, published September 15, 1880. Creator: Joseph Keppler
The Democratic Samson and the Republican Philistines, from Puck, published September 15, 1880

On the Road, from Puck, 1881. Creator: Joseph Keppler
On the Road, from Puck, 1881

Just the Difference, from Puck, 1880. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Just the Difference, from Puck, 1880

It Makes Him Sick, from Puck, published August 18, 1880. Creator: Joseph Keppler
It Makes Him Sick, from Puck, published August 18, 1880

Chief Garfield-Jicarilla, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Chief Garfield-Jicarilla, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jicarilla man

General James Garfield, US Army, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. James Garfield, between 1855 and 1865. [Soldier and future president of the USA]

President James A. Garfield and daughter, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Garfield, President James A. and daughter, between 1865 and 1880. [Garfield with daughter Mollie?]

President James A. Garfield & daughter, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
President James A. Garfield & daughter, between 1860 and 1875. [Garfield with daughter Mollie?]

Garfield, Mrs. James, wife of President Garfield, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Garfield, Mrs. James, wife of President Garfield, between 1870 and 1880

President James A. Garfield, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Garfield, Pres. James A. between 1870 and 1880

It Makes Him Sick, from Puck, published August 18, 1880. Creator: Joseph Keppler
It Makes Him Sick, from Puck, published August 18, 1880

Garfield and Arthur Quilt, Pennsylvania, c. 1880. Creators: Annie Ensminger Kready
Garfield and Arthur Quilt, Pennsylvania, c. 1880. Patchwork quilt featuring a promotional handkerchief with portraits of James A. Garfield and Chester B

Portrait of Charles Julius Guiteau (1841-1882), July 4, 1881

Portrait of Eliza Ballou Garfield (1801-1888), 1881. Creator: James Fitzallen Ryder
Portrait of Eliza Ballou Garfield (1801-1888), 1881

6c James A. Garfield single, 1890. Creator: Unknown
6c James A. Garfield single, 1890

James Garfield and his Family, pub. Kurz & Allison, c. 1882 (colour litho)
1630640 James Garfield and his Family, pub. Kurz & Allison, c.1882 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Abram Garfield (1831-81)

James Garfield, 20th President of the United States, as a boy (chromolitho)
973972 James Garfield, 20th President of the United States, as a boy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Garfield (1831-1881)

James Garfield, 1881. Creator: Ole Peter Hansen Balling
James Garfield, 1881

Abraham Lincoln James Garfield Assassinated Assassination
Two American Presidents assassinated in the 19th century: Abraham Lincoln, 1809 - 1865 and James Garfield, 1831 - 1881. After a 19th century print

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Assassination of President James Garfield in a Washington DC train station, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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James A. Garfield as a boy, working as a mule rider towing a canal boat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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James Garfield cheered as he arrives by train in Cleveland after his nomination for President, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

President James Garfield
US President James A. Garfield. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Inauguration of James A. Garfield, 1881
James A. Gatrfield inaugurated as US President, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

James A. Gafield nominated for president, 1880
Nomination of James Garfield at the Republican Convention, Chicago, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vintage print of Presidents James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley
Vintage American history print of Presidents James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley. It includes the dates of their births and deaths and reads: In Memoriam, Godas will

Vintage American history painting of President James Garfield

Mrs. James Garfield, 1870-80 (b / w photo)
XOS778456 Mrs. James Garfield, 1870-80 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucretia Rudolph-Garfield (1832-1918), wife of James A

General James Garfield, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
XOS778464 General James Garfield, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

President James Garfield, 1870-80 (b / w photo)
XOS778453 President James Garfield, 1870-80 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

JAMES A. GARFIELD, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE UNITED STATES, 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

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Alexander Graham Bell and associate using induction to locate the bullet in President Garfield, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

President-elect James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield as President-elect, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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James A. Garfield, a man of many titles and roles in American history. From General James Garfield of the US Army to President James A. His impact was felt throughout the nation. In these rare photographs captured by unknown creators, we catch glimpses of his personal life as well. One image shows President James A. Garfield with his daughter, their bond evident even without words. Another photograph captures him alongside his wife, Mrs. James Garfield, showcasing their love and partnership during a time between 1870 and 1880. However, not all moments were filled with joy for this influential figure. Charles Jules Guiteau's engraving reminds us of the dark side of history when he assassinated President Garfield on July 4th, 1881. Yet amidst these trials and tribulations emerged symbols of unity like the "Garfield and Arthur Quilt" from Pennsylvania around 1880 – a testament to how people came together during challenging times. Even after his passing in June 1881 at the hands of an assassin's bullet, President James Abram Garfield's legacy lived on through various means such as postage stamps like the "6c James A. Garfield proof plate block. " His memory forever etched into American history. Through these images and artifacts preserved over time by creators like Annie Ensminger Kready or Thomas William Smillie, we gain insight into both the public persona and private life of this remarkable individual who shaped our nation's past. James A. Garfield may be gone physically but remains alive in our collective memory – a reminder that even in darkness there is always hope for progress and unity.