Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908; United States. President (1885-1889 : Cleveland); Letters; Watermarks
In this letter, written in ink on off-white paper, Cleveland expresses his wish to strengthen the relationship between the United States and China. There is a watermark on pages 1 and 2 of a coat of arms, and a watermark of the words, " B&P...
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. ...
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...
Letter from Austin Dobson to a "Mr Stedman" and dated October 14 1875. Dobson's handwriting is very fine, possibly a reason for the end note, made either by Perkins or another owner, that summarizes the contents of the letter. The summary notes...
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....
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968; American Foundation for the Blind
Small informational card for the American Foundation of the Blind. The front shows a black and white photograph of Helen Keller, with a quote and her signature beneath. Inside is a short history of the foundations a general outline on its goals,...
File folder that contained aforementioned letter. Seller's typed description and partial transcription is affixed to front. Folder is imprinted with American Art Association Inc. and address in New York.
Carleton thanks Riley for a copy of "The Puddleforn Papers." He then discusses the various editions through which the work has gone, and tells Riley that he wishes he would write more. Carleton closes the letter with the announcement that he is...
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Booksellers' catalogs; Collecteana files
Typed description of an official collection of letters from Susan B. Anthony that were saved by her cousin Jessie Anthony and passed down through the family. There are also photographs and drawings in the collection.
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.
This letter, written on 1 Holland Park Road, Kensington stationery, is from a sender whose signature is illegible. The handwriting is very hard to read. There is a watermark that reads "The Westminster Note" on the page, and is more clearly seen on...
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.
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...
In this letter dated March 1933, Jeffers thanks his correspondent for her note and responds that he too is a collector "though not of books -- of something that costs nothing and lasts longer." Jeffers then describes his collection of stones from...
Official document conferring upon R.G. Rutherford of the U.S. Volunteers the rank of Major. The document, dated March 13, 1865, is signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M Stanton. Engravings of an eagle and a scene with...
Official document conferring upon R.G. Rutherford of the U.S. Volunteers the rank of Captain. The document, dated March 7, 1867, is signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War John McAllister Schofield. Engravings of an eagle and a...
Official document conferring upon R.G. Rutherford of the U.S. Volunteers the rank of Major. The document, dated March 13, 1865, is signed by President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M Stanton. Engravings of an eagle and a scene with...
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...
