Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879;Collecteana files; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.);
Newspaper clipping describing the dedication of a California sequoia tree to Susan B. Anthony. A penciled in note at the bottom lists the clipping as a February 2, 1938 article from the LA Times.
Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890; Collecteana files
A short pamphlet advertising the book of the same name by Ernest Wiltsee. The main focus of the book is the "California activities of John Charles Frémont" and resultant "unending controversy" that Wiltsee hopes to clear up.
Collecteana files; De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859; Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Clipping of an advertisement for two De Quincey letters, including the 1853 January 8 letter found in this collection. Reverse side advertises four Charles Dickens letters.
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Roosevelt, Henry L.; Anniversaries; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States Naval Academy; Collecteana files
The Naval Academy at Annapolis put on a 90th celebration. They honored George Bancroft, "Father of the Naval Academy," for starting the school without support from others. Henry Roosevelt also came to speak and there was a mock-battle set up.
This articles discusses the failure of Bennett's manuscripts to be sold at the reserve price. Also, his letters were equally disappointing in their selling prices.
