"What's your name man?"
His name is Alexander Hamilton. NYPL is home to collection items relating to #Hamilton & the Revolutionary Era. Join us as we watch the @HamiltonMusical film with @LibnOfCongress and share some of our digitized items. #HamiltonFilm
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His name is Alexander Hamilton. NYPL is home to collection items relating to #Hamilton & the Revolutionary Era. Join us as we watch the @HamiltonMusical film with @LibnOfCongress and share some of our digitized items. #HamiltonFilm
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The Library holds a collection of papers belonging to Alexander Hamilton (the $10 founding father), such as this 1783 letter written to George Washington. Want to see more of #Hamilton's papers? Check out the #NYPLDigitalCollections: on.nypl.org/3ei9TDf
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Each item that we share while watching #HamiltonFilm with @LibnOfCongress has an #NYPLDigitalCollections ID number. If you enter the ID in the search of our Digital Collections, you will be able to learn more about the item.
"Pardon me. Are you Aaron Burr, sir?"
Burr, seen here in an 1836 lithograph, is largely seen as the @HamiltonMusical antihero. We'll soon see a lot of the history between Burr and #Hamilton.
More Burr images in the #NYPLDigitalCollections: on.nypl.org/305OF6q
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Burr, seen here in an 1836 lithograph, is largely seen as the @HamiltonMusical antihero. We'll soon see a lot of the history between Burr and #Hamilton.
More Burr images in the #NYPLDigitalCollections: on.nypl.org/305OF6q
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Don't throw away your shot! Learn even more about some of the historical events that inspired #Hamilton from the curator of @nypl_lpa's Billy Rose Theatre Divison: on.nypl.org/3fscdJm
This 1862 print showing Hamilton is by Alonzo Chappel. #NYPLDigitalCollections ID 1253494.
This 1862 print showing Hamilton is by Alonzo Chappel. #NYPLDigitalCollections ID 1253494.
"Angelica!"
This letter written by Angelica Schuyler Church was written in December 1804 to her youngest sister, Catherine V.R. Schuyler Malcom Cochran.
Read the letter in the #NYPLDigitalCollections: on.nypl.org/3ensY7l
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This letter written by Angelica Schuyler Church was written in December 1804 to her youngest sister, Catherine V.R. Schuyler Malcom Cochran.
Read the letter in the #NYPLDigitalCollections: on.nypl.org/3ensY7l
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"Eliza!"
This letter written by Elizabeth (Eliza) Schuyler Hamilton was written in November 1804 to her father, Philip Schuyler.
Read the entire letter in the #NYPLDigitalCollections here: on.nypl.org/2ZmVKRe
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This letter written by Elizabeth (Eliza) Schuyler Hamilton was written in November 1804 to her father, Philip Schuyler.
Read the entire letter in the #NYPLDigitalCollections here: on.nypl.org/2ZmVKRe
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"And Peggy!"
This letter from Margaret (Peggy) Schuyler in our #NYPLDigitalCollections was written in June 1782 to her mother.
Read the whole letter here: on.nypl.org/2WacwkA
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This letter from Margaret (Peggy) Schuyler in our #NYPLDigitalCollections was written in June 1782 to her mother.
Read the whole letter here: on.nypl.org/2WacwkA
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"Hear ye, hear ye! My name is Samuel Seabury."
Samuel Seabury was the first American Episcopalian bishop, and as we see in this #Hamilton scene, a Loyalist to the British Crown. The date of this portrait is unknown.
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Samuel Seabury was the first American Episcopalian bishop, and as we see in this #Hamilton scene, a Loyalist to the British Crown. The date of this portrait is unknown.
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"My loyal, royal subjects."
The ruler of Great Britain during the time of the American Revolution was King George III—seen here in an undated portrait that looks very similar to what the character wears in #HamiltonFilm.
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The ruler of Great Britain during the time of the American Revolution was King George III—seen here in an undated portrait that looks very similar to what the character wears in #HamiltonFilm.
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"Here comes the General!"
This image shows a recreation of the first meeting between #Hamilton and Washington in September 1776. The start of a long-spanning partnership that we'll be watching during #HamiltonFilm.
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This image shows a recreation of the first meeting between #Hamilton and Washington in September 1776. The start of a long-spanning partnership that we'll be watching during #HamiltonFilm.
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"Elizabeth Schuyler. It’s a pleasure to meet you."
While #Hamilton was one of Washington's aides-de-camp, he met Elizabeth (Eliza) Schuyler in early 1780. This engraving shows Eliza, though the date is unknown.
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While #Hamilton was one of Washington's aides-de-camp, he met Elizabeth (Eliza) Schuyler in early 1780. This engraving shows Eliza, though the date is unknown.
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"A toast to the groom! To the bride!"
Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander #Hamilton married on December 14, 1780. This photo shows the Schuyler mansion in Albany, NY. The lower-right windows are in the room where they wed.
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Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander #Hamilton married on December 14, 1780. This photo shows the Schuyler mansion in Albany, NY. The lower-right windows are in the room where they wed.
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"Instead of me, he promotes Charles Lee."
The Battle of Monmouth, referenced in the #Hamilton song "Stay Alive" took place on June 28, 1778. This image shows Charles Lee and Washington during the battle, which ended in a stalemate.
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The Battle of Monmouth, referenced in the #Hamilton song "Stay Alive" took place on June 28, 1778. This image shows Charles Lee and Washington during the battle, which ended in a stalemate.
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"Everyone give it up for America’s favorite fighting Frenchman!"
Marquis de Lafayette was an important ally during the American Revolutionary War. Afterwards, he returned to France and became a key figure during the French Revolution.
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Marquis de Lafayette was an important ally during the American Revolutionary War. Afterwards, he returned to France and became a key figure during the French Revolution.
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"We negotiate the terms of surrender."
The Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, ended on October 19, 1781. The American victory in Yorktown marked the end of land campaigns, and the beginning of peace negotiations.
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The Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, ended on October 19, 1781. The American victory in Yorktown marked the end of land campaigns, and the beginning of peace negotiations.
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"You have my eyes. You have your mother's name."
Theodosia Burr Alston was the daughter of Aaron Burr and Theodosia Bartow Prevost. This portrait of Theodosia was created in approximately 1900-1910.
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Theodosia Burr Alston was the daughter of Aaron Burr and Theodosia Bartow Prevost. This portrait of Theodosia was created in approximately 1900-1910.
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"I was chosen for the Constitutional Convention!"
While at the Constitutional Convention on June 18, 1787, #Hamilton submitted this plan for the Constitution. You can read the plan online here: on.nypl.org/3iQ6vDj
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While at the Constitutional Convention on June 18, 1787, #Hamilton submitted this plan for the Constitution. You can read the plan online here: on.nypl.org/3iQ6vDj
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"Hamilton wrote the other fifty-one!"
The 85 essays that make up the Federalist Papers were written by Hamilton (who wrote 51!), James Madison, and John Jay. Read the collection here: on.nypl.org/2OkS8Jc
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The 85 essays that make up the Federalist Papers were written by Hamilton (who wrote 51!), James Madison, and John Jay. Read the collection here: on.nypl.org/2OkS8Jc
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"Thomas Jefferson's coming home!"
The New York Public Library has a collection of Thomas Jefferson's papers dating from 1766-1826 in our Digital Collections. Explore them here: on.nypl.org/3gV5DeW
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The New York Public Library has a collection of Thomas Jefferson's papers dating from 1766-1826 in our Digital Collections. Explore them here: on.nypl.org/3gV5DeW
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#HamiltonFilm
"My friend James Madison, red in the face..."
This undated portrait shows James Madison. The Library holds a collection of Madison's papers dating from 1773-1847 in our Digital Collections. Explore them here: on.nypl.org/2OijmzV
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This undated portrait shows James Madison. The Library holds a collection of Madison's papers dating from 1773-1847 in our Digital Collections. Explore them here: on.nypl.org/2OijmzV
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"War hero Philip Schuyler loses senate seat..."
Philip Schuyler, the father of the Schuyler sisters, was a general in the Revolutionary War and statesman. Explore our collection of his papers here: on.nypl.org/32nsGLp
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Philip Schuyler, the father of the Schuyler sisters, was a general in the Revolutionary War and statesman. Explore our collection of his papers here: on.nypl.org/32nsGLp
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"I'm stepping down. I'm not running for president."
Though the ideas for his resignation address came from George Washington, Hamilton wrote much of it. Read more of the speech shown here: on.nypl.org/38Rqahx
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Though the ideas for his resignation address came from George Washington, Hamilton wrote much of it. Read more of the speech shown here: on.nypl.org/38Rqahx
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"And he wrote it down right there!"
The New York Public Library has digitized an edition of the Reynolds Pamphlet. Want to read all of it? Find it here: on.nypl.org/2Zni2C9
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The New York Public Library has digitized an edition of the Reynolds Pamphlet. Want to read all of it? Find it here: on.nypl.org/2Zni2C9
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The full title of the Reynolds Pamphlet?
"Observations on Certain Documents Contained in No. V & VI of ‘The History of the United States for the Year 1796,’ In Which the Charge of Speculation against Alexander Hamilton, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is Fully Refuted"
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"Observations on Certain Documents Contained in No. V & VI of ‘The History of the United States for the Year 1796,’ In Which the Charge of Speculation against Alexander Hamilton, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is Fully Refuted"
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"The Hamiltons move uptown..."
This image created between 1820-1889 shows the Hamilton Grange Mansion, the uptown residence of the Hamiltons. Its original location was at West 143rd Street in Manhattan. It has since moved.
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This image created between 1820-1889 shows the Hamilton Grange Mansion, the uptown residence of the Hamiltons. Its original location was at West 143rd Street in Manhattan. It has since moved.
(#NYPLDigitalCollections image ID: 420139)
#HamiltonFilm
"Best of wives, best of women."
Before his fateful duel with Aaron Burr, Alexander #Hamilton left behind a letter to his wife Eliza. He called her the "best of wives and best of women," which ended up in @HamiltonMusical.
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Before his fateful duel with Aaron Burr, Alexander #Hamilton left behind a letter to his wife Eliza. He called her the "best of wives and best of women," which ended up in @HamiltonMusical.
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#HamiltonFilm
"Look him in the eyes, aim no higher. Summon all the courage you require, then count..."
This undated image shows an illustration of the duel between Hamilton and Burr, which took place on July 11, 1804.
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This undated image shows an illustration of the duel between Hamilton and Burr, which took place on July 11, 1804.
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"And when you're gone, who remembers your name?"
This 1904 photograph shows 3 generations of Hamilton descendents. It was sent to the Lenox Library (the collections of which became part of the foundation for NYPL).
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This 1904 photograph shows 3 generations of Hamilton descendents. It was sent to the Lenox Library (the collections of which became part of the foundation for NYPL).
(#NYPLDigitalCollections image ID: 1250151)
#HamiltonFilm
Thanks for joining us while we watched #HamiltonFilm with our friends @LibnOfCongress, @USNatArchives, @smithsonian, and more! We had so much fun sharing pieces of our #NYPLDigitalCollections with you. We hope you do some exploring of your own!
