Carman informs Way that the Vigilantes will be suspending activities while moving offices.The first two pages of the letter are written on "The Vigilantes" stationery, and the remaining pages are written on semitransparent beige paper.
Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910; Letters
In this letter, Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, references a small misunderstanding between the two, then sends love to Riley. The letter is written in ink on beige paper with a black border.
Collecteana files; De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859; Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Clipping of an advertisement for two De Quincey letters, including the 1853 January 8 letter found in this collection. Reverse side advertises four Charles Dickens letters.
In this letter, Scripps reference librarian Mary Alley thanks Donald Pizer for his letter inquiring after any Dreiser letters in the library's collections. She informs him that the library currently has two Dreiser letters, and describes them. The...
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.
Off white envelope hand-addressed in ink. There is a red postage stamp in the upper right corner. The envelope's flap is stamped with a design representing Austin Dobson's initials. The front also has a London ink stamp, while the back has two...
Gidlow encloses "two copies of a new booklet of my poetry" and expresses a wish to meet with Dorothy Drake again "in person-- and exchange memories of Ella Young."
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911; Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900
Lotos Club newsletter containing reproductions of "articles appearing in two New York newspapers with respect to the dinner given by the Club on November 4th in honor of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company." The company was at the time performing...
In this letter, written in dark brown ink on Erie Railway Company stationery, Gould writes that he has enclosed two checks, totalling in $21.10. There is a manila clipping affixed to the front.
Typewritten Chateau Marmont envelope. There are two postage stamps (one red and one green) on the upper right corner. There is somre red discoloration.
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.
In this letter addressed to Mr Oliver Bainbridge, Jordan promises to give his correspondent a requested chapter "when I can find time to write it" and also discusses possible time for a meeting between the two.
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...
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...
