Adams, Lady (Agnes Anne), 1869-1942; Letters; Letterheads
Handwritten letter on Hollywood Hotel stationary with elaborate drawing at top of page. Discusses a visit that Mr. MacPherson will pay to Agnes Adams. Calls herself his "affectionate friend."
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Letters
Handwritten letter to Susan B. Anthony's cousin Jessie Anthony. Written in sepia ink on off-white paper. Small black letterhead heading: Joint Campaign Committee with other information, including San Francisco address. Susan Anthony talks about a...
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Sanders, W. F. (Wilbur F.); National American Woman Suffrage Association; Letters
On National American Women Suffrage letterhead, from Rochester New York. Susan Anthony asks her friend Mrs. Wilbur Sanders for the membership dues in Montana for the Association. She also mentions a convention in Washington. Anthony says she hopes...
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Prime Minister; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Collecteana files
In this article, John Jacob Astor's sister-in-law is accused by those against the Chamberlain policy to be bossing around the Prime Minister. She is also accused of being pro-German and anti-France, a "friend" of Mussolini.
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.
In this letter to George Sterling, Dreiser discusses his upcoming visit to San Francisco, and asks if his friend would like to accompany him to an event so that he won't "feel quote alone + quite a fool." The text of this letter is written...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures)
In this letter, written in French, Beranger writes his friend, Quenescourt, about his recent socializations. Beranger writes with a playful tone to his friend and mocks several of their mutual friends. The letter, written in ink, is written on...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
Beranger begins his letter by lightly mocking his friend's laziness, then goes on to reassure Guyardin that his thoughts are often with him. He remarks that he would like to visit Guyardin. The letter is written on fairly transparent paper, and has...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
In this letter, written in French, Beranger tells his friend that he has arrived in Paris. He then asks for his friend's address so he can visit his wife. The letter, written in ink, is written on transparent paper that is stained around the edges...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Translations; Collecteana files
Beranger writes his friend, Quenescourt, about his recent socializations. Beranger writes with a playful tone to his friend and mocks several of their mutual friends. There are a few typographical errors in this transcription, as well as Perkins'...
Beranger, Pierre Jean de, 1780-1857; Translations; Collecteana files
Beranger begins his letter by lightly mocking his friend's laziness, then goes on to reassure Guyardin that his thoughts are often with him. He remarks that he would like to visit Guyardin. There is also a translation of a letter to a Mademoiselle...
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...
Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833; Letters; Drury Lane Theatre
In this letter, Kean writes on the behalf of "my friend Chippendale" who "is very anxious to become a member of Drury Lane Theatre." The letter is addressed to Robert William Elliston of that same theatre. The letter has been inset onto a sturdier...
Letter from the poet to William Haslam. Keats writes to his friend concerning a debt of "very long standing." A faded ink stamp on the dates the letter as 1819. The letter was written during Keats' stay at Wentworth Place.
Lamb inquires if his correspondent, and the magazine he works for, would be interested in a proposed section of "Chinese jests" translated by a friend.
