On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, showing top half only. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath arm holding torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
On front, James Buchanan written along the top above a heatshot engraving of James Buchanan. Beneath the portrait, "IN GOD WE TRUST/15th President/1857-1861". On back, Statue of Liberty, zoomed in to show only the top half of the statue."UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written alongside the outer edge of the back of the coin. Underneath the arm holding the torch is "$1". "DE" inscribed in tiny letters on the cover of the book the Statue of Liberty is holding. Copper colored edges. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed on edge. "2010 P" and 13 stars also inscribed on the edge.
Sheet music for the 'Wheatland Polka- Composed & Respectfully Dedicated to James Buchanan President of the US.' This text has swirly designs around it. On bottom half of this front page, drawing of Wheatland with the words 'Wheatland Home of James Buchan
Detail of photograph of front facade at Wheatland taken by Ignatius J. Dengler showing detail of light post. Written on back: "1.) The post to the east is round. 2.) The square posts shown by Miesse, and by stoner do not show. 3.) The step to light the lamp post appears idnentical with the one in 2.) above. 4.) Note: the chairs on the porch, the plants in front of the porch, and the limbs of the tree in front of western side appear to be indentical - in time. As to the lamp on Dengler's post, is it the same Coe photographers say yes; and no?"
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Detail of photograph of front facade at Wheatland taken by Ignatius J. Dengler showing detail of light post. Written on back: "Note: comparison with H. P. Stoner picture. 1.) See tree on right - taken about same time. 2.) But Miesse picture taken after the bell over the west side of the porch fell or was removed. 3.) The step to light the square post was the same. Note: The post on the left - shown on the I. J. Dengler does not show on the Miesse, or on the Stoner pictures."
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Henry reunion of all six brothers, "first time in 21 years", at Sentinal Pines, Hague, New York. Standing, left to right: Frank, Reginald, Robert, Sidney, William and James. Sitting, left to right: Jack, son of Robert; Morgan, son of Sidney: Pamela, daughter of Frank; and Robert, Jr. File includes accession form. Acquired from Mrs. John T. Henry in 1986.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
