Lengthy two page article from the New York Times Magazine describing the life and death of Edmund Kean. The subheading reads "Poverty, Fame and Bitterness Were the Lot of Edmund Kean, Who Passed from the Scene a Century Ago." An inset reproduction...
King, Thomas Starr, 1824-1864; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
This article remembering Thomas Starr King's life was one in a weekly series of biographical "sketches" detailing the life of important figures in California history. In particular, this article highlights King's talent as an orator and supporter...
Perkins' note on Life of Abraham Lincoln, published originally in both the New York Tribune and the Chicago Tribune. Perkins gives the author of this biography as John Locke Scripps, separate from the biography discussed in other items as authored...
A thirty two page book describing Lincoln's life from birth through to his nomination as candidate for the Republican Party. The paper is cut unevenly and is bound together with thread.
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.
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.
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...
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Transcriptions; Collecteana files; Biographical information
Perkins notes the spatial and temporal information about this letter, and also states that the letter was from Dawson's Book Shop. There is also some biographical information at the top of the second page. Perkins then transcribes the letter....
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
In this letter, Atherton remarks upon the stress that comes with writing books and its effect on her life. Also, while venting her frustrations about the business side of authorship, she interjects, "I loathe business!"
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...
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.
George Bancroft replies to an insult that John Pierce made about both Bancroft and Harvard. There is also a self-made envelope with red wax marks. On the letter itself there is an acid burn from an article that was mailed with the letter. The...
Article describing the life of Lady Hamilton, of interest at the time due to Joseph Husband's private collection of letters between Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton.
Retrospective on the life of Andrew Lang under the heading of "A Bookman's Memory". A mock engraving decorates the top of the article. Appeared in a 1919 edition of The Christian Science Monitor.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907; Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908; Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822; Keats, John, 1795-1821; Poetry; Illness; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
This letter is from "Tom." Aldrich denies the rumor that he might take a position at Harper's, describes the quality of his life, then talks about Shelley and Keats. He then discusses his wife's recent illness and his sea voyage, confesses he has...
In this letter, typewritten on personalized stationery, Hoffman writes that she is glad to hear from Jaqua after such a long time, updates him on her life, then asks what he has been doing. She mentions a previous illness and her work. The letter...
