The article describes Gertrude Atherton's life, both through her writing and though her relationships with her family and lovers. It paints her as a colorful yet controversial being who published 37 books. The date, written in pencil, may be that...
Andrews, William Loring, 1837-1920; Envelopes; Postage stamps
Cream envelope with black tape surrounding the edges on front. A red George Washington stamp is in the upper right corner. It is stamped East Hampton. The back is also stamped but illegible and crossed with black tape. It is signed by W.L. Andrews...
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822; Keats, John, 1795-1821; Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861; Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892; Poetry; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Collecteana files
A file folder with American Art Association information on it in black lettering. The tab says Aldrich's name on it. There is a cut out typed description of the letter from Aldrich to Stedman. The back has a red mark with 3 A's.
In this letter, written in ink on off-white paper, Conrad informs Colvin that he is uncertain that he will see him soon, and therefore decides that it would be better if Colvin assumed that Conrad will not be able to make it.
De Quincey thanks his correspondent for "disposing of the books" for him, promising more to choose from as he goes through "the whole" of a collection. He notes that it may take him some time, as he works on it "only at intervals of resting from my...
Adam writes from Pisa to the men that he has borrowed money from and states his intention to pay it back, but that he also has sent cheese as a temporary gift. He talks of his voyages as well as those of others. The front of the letter has a large...
Archer writes about Oscar Wilde's play, coming out the next week. He seems to be concerned about it making money, and how they would make money if it did not go well. Several friends are mentioned, and at the end he asks who is Miss Rosa Lee?
Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930; Letters
Balfour asks Mr. Rideing to join him for breakfast to discuss literary matters. It sounds like a response to a question by Rideing. It mentions Balfour's address on Psychical Research.
A folder that is meant to hold autographs has a list of possible types of signed material. It states that it contains the autograph of Bancroft and that in his letter, Bancroft discusses Charles Dickens and his interference on copyright laws.
A file folder with American Art Association information on it in black lettering. The tab says Josiah Bartlett's name on it. There is a cut out typed description of the letter from Bartlett to Langdon. The back has a red mark with 3 A's.
Perkins describes the letter, then transcribes it. Perkins beings to write something on Page 2, then crosses it out. The note is written on blue paper in ink.
Burr responds to a letter he received on 21 November. Burr indicates that he has enclosed amendments to the Constitution. The letter is written in ink on beige paper that has a few discolored holes in it.
In this letter, written in ink on grey paper, Carman talks about the weather in Los Angeles and how it differs from the New England weather with which he is familiar.
Pirates; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Letters; Watermarks
Adams writes about a business venture for pirate ship bounty. Letter is marked as a private. It notes that DeGrand may be keeping information from Adams. Markings on left margin. Two middle pages are blank. Address written on page 4. Watermark on...
A typed letter from Marian Anderson to Dorothy Drake. It regards a question Drake had about a recording of the song "Lil boy, how ole are you?" but there had been no recording. Signed by Marian Anderson.
Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910; Letters; Letterheads
In this letter, Metcalf expresses his desire to read Clemens' work, but, like many newspaper men, cannot afford it. The letter is written in ink on lined paper. On the back, Clemens, better known as his pen name Mark Twain, replies that he will...
In this letter, written in ink on off-white paper, Cooper notes that it has been a while since they have written. She describes the state of her life at that point in time, including her living arrangements.
De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859; Letters; Portraits; Autographs
This leather bound collection includes a signed letter by De Quincey, a transcription of that letter, and a signed portrait of De Quincey. In the letter, De Quincey writes to an unnamed correspondent (possibly a banker or lawyer) on the subject of...
