In this letter, written in ink on lined paper, Child writes to her brother about how they have not seen each other in a while, then shares her concerns about her husband's health.
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882; Letters; Scripps College; Barnard College; Columbia University; Drake, Dorothy
In this letter, typed on Barnard College stationery, Tilton asks Drake if she can print two of Ralph Waldo Emerson's letters. She also requests any other Emerson letters that Drake may have.
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Letters
Astor is writing in response to a request for ships to be built for Daschkoff. The requested boats would be nearly impossible for Astor and the other requests seemed too difficult as well. The boat was to go to Russia, carrying the General. A...
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Letters
Gertrude Atherton is talking to Mr. Stoldart about her book. She seems to be exploring her options, talking to other people who will publish her book, even though she said she likes the magazine that Stoldart works for.
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,...
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795; Collecteana files; Biographical information
Perkins' notes contain biographical information about Bartlett. For example, Perkins writes that he was a member of congress and signed the Declaration of Independence as well as other things. Perkins also briefly describes that the letter was...
In this letter, typed in grey ink on off-white paper, Morison notes that Page has found a previously overlooked error in his work and suggests other reading for her.
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...
In this letter, Berenson thanks Frances for her continuing correspondence and discusses his plans for when they see each other next. There are watermarks on the page, including a watermarked picture of an airplane.
Bierce expresses his sadness in never seeing Roberston or any other of his "Western" friends in California again, but remains cheerful. He approves of her plans for her studies, and tells her that he will send her drawings her way.
Typed transcription of Bierce's letter to Robertson. In the letter, Bierce expresses his sadness in never seeing Roberston or any other of his "Western" friends in California again, but remains cheerful. He approves of her plans for her studies,...
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...
