President Garfield Collection

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

President Garfield lying wounded in his Room at the White House, Washington (engraving)
1590579 President Garfield lying wounded in his Room at the White House, Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Garfields Home (engraving)
727859 Garfields Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garfields Home. Illustration for A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations by Charlotte M)

The late President Garfield, Scene at the Beside immediately after Death, Longbranch, 19 September 1881 (engraving)
1590868 The late President Garfield, Scene at the Beside immediately after Death, Longbranch, 19 September 1881 (engraving) by Rogers

Remains of President Garfield Lying in State in the Capitol, Washington (engraving)
1590676 Remains of President Garfield Lying in State in the Capitol, Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of the American President (engraving)
1590654 Death of the American President (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the American President)

Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, View from the Burial-Place of the late President Garfield (engraving)
1590707 Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, View from the Burial-Place of the late President Garfield (engraving) by English School

President Garfield (engraving)
664274 President Garfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Garfield)

Shooting of President Garfield (litho)
3622785 Shooting of President Garfield (litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting of President Garfield)

The late President Garfield (engraving)
6004435 The late President Garfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late President Garfield)

The Death of President Garfield (engraving)
1054612 The Death of President Garfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of President Garfield, Sketches taken during the Illness)

PPRE2A-00068
Assassination of President James Garfield in a Washington DC train station, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PPRE2A-00205
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

PPRE2A-00136
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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"Remembering President Garfield: A Legacy of Tragedy and Resilience" James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was a man whose life was marked by both triumph and tragedy. Born in humble beginnings, he rose to become a respected statesman and leader. However, his presidency would forever be overshadowed by the dark events that unfolded during his time in office. Just sixteen years after the assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, history repeated itself with the shocking assassination on July 2nd, 1881. Engravings depicting these tragic moments capture the nation's grief as it mourned yet another fallen leader. From scenes showing President Garfield lying wounded in his room at the White House to images from Guiteau's trial for his murder – each engraving serves as a haunting reminder of this somber chapter in American history. Despite enduring immense pain and suffering from his wounds inflicted by Charles J. Guiteau, President Garfield fought valiantly for several months before succumbing to infection on September 19th, 1881. The image capturing him surrounded by loved ones at Longbranch is a poignant testament to their unwavering support during those final moments. The funeral proceedings were equally solemn affairs; engravings depict Funeral Cars waiting to receive his coffin and show scenes from when he lay in state at both Washington's Capitol and Cleveland, Ohio – where he called home. President Garfield's death left an indelible mark on America; it served as a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy while also highlighting its resilience. His legacy lives on through these engravings that immortalize not only his untimely demise but also the strength displayed by a grieving nation coming together to honor their fallen leader. In death, James A. Garfield became more than just another name etched into history books - he became a symbol of perseverance and the enduring spirit of America.