Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Portraits; Collecteana files
A yellow tinted piece of wood with a portrait of Gertrude Atherton from the side. A partial date and dedication are in the upper right hand corner. On the back has Dawson, from Dawson's Bookstore written on it as well as the date 1932-07-07 in...
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...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Letters
Adams apologizes for not reading McDonald's letter earlier and therefore he was not able to attend a meeting where he was supposed to meet fellow Baltimore citizens. Dated October 26, year unknown. Torn in upper right corner and fixed with tape. ...
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...
Ade is explaining that he has been out of town in the Philippines for three weeks. He was unhappy about what he saw there. The letter is messy with some spills on it.
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...
Aldrich dispels a rumor about himself. He discusses Shelley and Keats. Aldrich tells Edward of his condition in America, how he is living. Aldrich mentions he has not read Stedman's latest work. And then he talks of his summer and his wife.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Shaw’s Folly; Letters
Aldrich is pulling his story, “Shaw’s Folly” because he thinks too much revision is required. Aldrich believes that Gilder criticized the story incorrectly, and that he did not say his real feelings about the story.
Autographs; Autographs-Catalogs; Autographs-Collectors and collecting
An inventory of autographed correspondence and related items held at the Denison Library on the Scripps College campus. Information on authors/creators, collection, date and citation/description are included for each item.
Andrew Lang letter proposing a series of articles on "unsolved puzzles in times past." Lang goes on to list several such puzzles or mysteries to be written on, each article being about 4000 words in length. A note has been made in blue pencil at...
Anti-Lincoln political booklet published prior to the election of 1864. Contains frequent racist language and a racist caricature on its cover. Published by J.F. Feeks.
Archer is speaking to Heinemann about something that they must speed up the process of as well as see it in type. The handwriting is very wide and sloppy.
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?
Armstrong is giving Smith instructions as to what to do if he would like to receive the title of Deputy U. Master General. He must transmit $5,000 and a certificate he has achieved, Armstrong says.
