Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879;Collecteana files; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.);
Clipping from the Los Angeles Sunday Times of photograph taken at the first meeting of the International Council of Women. Thirteen women are depicted in the pictures, including Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The caption describes the...
Handwritten manuscript of Bright's first speech, which he delivered when was 22. There are notes written about the speech on Page 4. Manuscript written in ink on beige paper.
Carman complains at length about on of his accquaintances.The first two pages of the letter are written on "The Vigilantes" stationery, and the remaining pages are written on semitransparent beige paper.
Carman informs Way that the Vigilantes will be suspending activities while moving offices.The first two pages of the letter are written on "The Vigilantes" stationery, and the remaining pages are written on semitransparent beige paper.
In this letter, written in ink on off-white paper, Corbett thanks Jefferson for his visit. She also mentions a mutual acquaintance. There is an illustration on the first page.
Letter from Austin Dobson to a "Mr Stedman" and dated October 14 1875. Dobson's handwriting is very fine, possibly a reason for the end note, made either by Perkins or another owner, that summarizes the contents of the letter. The summary notes...
In this note addressed to both the college president and "Mr Dodd's Office," Dorothy Drake explains that the attached list contains the "57 First Editions" donated to the library as a gift by Mrs. Fred Lyon Stone in memory of her husband.
Ade is returning to writing fables after a long period of retirement. His life is recounted, from being a boy to going to Purdue University. Then it recounts his literary career, beginning with his first fable in slang. He discusses getting older...
Field, Cyrus W. (Cyrus West), 1819-1892; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Anniversaries
This article commemorates the sixty-third anniversary of the first Atlantic cable. The article mentions Field's involvement with the project, noting his enduring faith in its success.
In this letter, written in grey ink on off-white paper, Gosse regrets to inform Prideaux that he cannot do as he asked. There is a red letterhead on the first page.
In this letter, written in black ink on off-white paper, Greenaway discusses work and makes plans for a future visit. The first page of the letter is trimmed in black.
Newspaper clipping published on the occasion of Admiral Jellicoe's death, recounting his military career and involvement in World War I. A note in pencil attributes the article to the Los Angeles Times on November 22, 1935.
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Two short newspaper articles, dated in pencil as 1936 May 30. The first discusses casualties in the Civil War, especially among those under 21 years old. The second describes life among Union soldiers during the Civil War.
In this letter, Beecher decides that he will not change any of his good habits, then tries to coordinate a day to meet with the recipient of the letter. The letter is folded into thirds and there is a dark splotch on the first page under the...
