Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; United States. President (1825-1829 : Adams); Collecteana files
Handwritten description of and commentary on Adams letter, including approximate date, content of letter and where the letter was purchased (Dawson's Book Shop), as well as partial transcription. Perkins notes that this letter was written while...
Perkins, Frances, 1880-1965; Scripps College; United States. Secretary of Labor; Letters
In this letter, typed in black ink on off-white paper, Perkins invites Smith to a meeting in San Francisco concerning economic security and state labor legislation.
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.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Letters
Letter written by Lafayette to a relative of James Fenimore Cooper, discussing various matters of state. The letter is written from La grange, short for Château de la Grange-Bléneau.
Mariano thanks Frances on Bernard Berenson's behalf and updates her about the state of his health. The letter is typed on thin paper and there is an edit made to the text in pen. There is some discoloration on the right side of the page.
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Poetry; Letters; Illness
Mary Anthony writes to her cousin Jessie Anthony about Jessie's new membership to the Rochester Political Equality Club. Anthony also tells Jessie about a Character Party she and her sister attended. She also remarks on the loss of their cousin,...
Short letter addressed to the Diplomatic and Consular Offices of the United States of America in Russia, Japan, and Canada. Lansing entreats his correspondents, at the behest of Mr George Creel, to provide Mr. Henry James Forman with "such...
This document allowed the Brig Volentier, commanded by Richard Leech, to pass. Signed by President Thomas Jefferson as well as then Secretary of State James Madison. Engravings of a ship and harbor decorate the upper portion of the document.
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968; Empire State Building (New York, N.Y.)
This pamphlet includes a reprinting of Helen Keller's 1932 January 13 letter to Dr. John Finley describing her visit to the Empire State Building. The front cover depicts Keller with her secretary, likely Polly Thompson. A two page spread shows the...
National American Woman Suffrage Association; Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906; Letters; Letterheads
Typed letter to her cousin Jessie Anthony from Susan B. Anthony, written on National American Women Suffrage Association stationary. Large blue letterhead on top of page. Mentions California State President, Mrs. Wood Swift had just visited. Susan...
