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...
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.
Blue envelope with red postage stamp. Addressed to Perkins with the address of Oswego, New York. Perkins has penciled in the date of 1894 December 21 in the upper left hand corner.
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files; Biographical information; Biographical sources
Handwritten description of Adams' letter, including date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as brief biographical information on Adams' life.
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files
Handwritten description of and commentary on Adams letter, including approximate date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as partial transcription. Perkins notes that this letter was written while...
Handwritten letter on off white paper with small black type in upper left corner reading "Hull-House 335 South Halsted Street Chicago". Date of letter is in lower left corner and the writing is clearly seen on reverse.
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879; Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Letters
In this letter, Garrison describes a recent trip to Buffalo to his correspondent Anthony, mentioning the poor weather and a good turn out for a talk that he gave. In his note on this letter, Perkins is uncertain if the date is 1855 or 1856 due to...
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858; Letters; Sealing-wax; Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848;
In this letter, marked "Private," Benton mentions that he has taken interest in the questions that the recipient of this letter has asked, but cannot answer them himself. Benton advises this person to direct his queries toward Astor. Benton closes...
In this note, Perkins summarizes the June 8 Doddridge letter and includes some biographical information, but does not transcribe the letter. He includes the date of purchase at Dawson's Book Shop as 1929 November 21. The note is written in pencil...
Autographs; Letters; Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881
In this short letter dated February 28, 1861, Disraeli writes that he will be able to meet the correspondent's friend at three o'clock on Saturday, but will be out of town at a later date.
Perkins notes the date of the letter, as well as the address. Perkins also includes biographical information about Bates, such as his stint as a member of Congress and his unsuccessful campaign as a nominee for the Republican candidate for the...
Seller briefly describes who De Quincey is and what the letter is about, calling it an "interesting letter" that includes a "reflection on the honesty of [De Quincey's] publisher, Blackwood." Letter is described as addressed to J.A. Hessey. This...
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Booksellers' catalogs; Collecteana files
Seller describes letter as "fine and interesting" and lists price at $50.00. Includes brief transcription of part of letter. Page two contains pencil markings and the date 4 January 1929.
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...
This clipping commemorating Drinkwater's death describes him as a "giant" of "the world of letters" and notes his death at the relatively early age of fifty five. The date is marked in pencil in the bottom right corner.
