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Ephemera

In addition to books and diaries, Stephen Blumberg also collected ninetenth-century ephemera and memorabilia, including newspapers, letters, and official documents.

New York Herald

New York Herald, April 15, 1865, announcing the death of President Lincoln. Further investigation is required to determine whether this is genuine or one of many fakes circulated after President Lincoln's assassination.

Nineteenth-century letter

Letter from 1843 displaying crossed writing, used to save space and paper.

Omaha Hotel Reporter

Omaha Hotel Reporter, January 31, 1899

IRS Tax Stamps

IRS tax stamps, 1879

Schwäbische Merkur

Schwäbische Merkur, April 13, 1847

Leather Pocketbook

Nineteenth-century pocketbook full of random notes and letters.

Leather Pocketbook

Nineteenth-century pocketbook full of random notes and letters.

Leather Pocketbook

Nineteenth-century pocketbook full of random notes and letters.