Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932; Envelopes; Seals and labels (Philately)
Envelope from Jusserand 1924 February 2 letter. The upper left corner reads "Ambassade de France a Washington". There are two stamps, one blue and one red, in the upper right corner. A penciled in note amends the typewritten address as 1721...
Typewritten Chateau Marmont envelope. There are two postage stamps (one red and one green) on the upper right corner. There is somre red discoloration.
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; National American Woman Suffrage Association; Letters
On National American Women Suffrage Association letterhead. Susan Anthony informs Jessie Anthony that many of their Rochester friends are going back to London. There are two ships going and Susan Anthony will be on one of them, she invited Jessie...
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...
This obituary in the Los Angeles Times calls Drinkwater "one of the playwrights best known to the English speaking world" and describes his sudden death as "widely mourned."
Newspaper clipping published on the occasion of Admiral Jellicoe's death, recounting key poimys of his involvment in World War I. A note written in pencil denotes that article as one from the New York Times.
Perkins' note on the Edmund Kean letter dated 1823 September 4. Includes a transcription of the ltter as well as a short summary and purchase information. Perkins describes the letter as "one page, inlaid".
In this letter, Cooper expresses condolences to Kemble on the death of her father, remarking that "apart from his own family, I question if any one will feel his loss more severely than myself."
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...
In this letter, written in dark brown ink on off-white paper, Hayne apologizes for a previous letter, as well as the behavior of one of his acquaintances.
Handwritten note by Perkins in pencil on faded, yellowing paper. Perkins lists a series of "letters to living authors" by J.A. Steuart, including one to Andrew Lang, which he then transcribes.
