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CAPTAIN ANGUS RICHARDSBiblio.com

1901 - 1902 ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN LOG BOOK OF THE MANY TRIPS OF THE SCHOONER KIPLING FROM NOVA SCOTIA TO BRAZIL AND THE CARIBBEAN PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT LOOK AT EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN SAILING COMMERCE

19010009155HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA to BRAZIL & CARIBBEAN. Good. 1901. On offer is a curious and original manuscript relic of ocean going commerce being the log book of an ill fated vessel called the Schooner "Kipling" whose commander Captain Angus Richards details a journey from Halifax to Pernambuco Brazil in 1901-1902. The 175 page or so handwritten log is in many ways typical of sea faring logs kept since the age of sail. There are included within the pages a detailed weather conditions ship position cargo information stray observations and condition reports. The log begins From La Have towards Halifax on the 27th of February 1901. Next the ship is in the Port of Halifax on April 18. The entries while the ship are at port are the most expositional focusing mostly on observations and not the precise calculations of the ships navigation. From Halifax the schooner travels toward Pernambuco then Barbados on May 4 arriving there on May 16 returning to Halifax on June 7 continuing from there to LeHave and Liverpool where they took on a load of lumber bound for the island of Antigua. They arrive in Antigua July 26 proceeding to Barbados reaching there on August 8. From there they go on to Puerto Rico and ports of Humacao and Fajardo picking up a load of molasses. From Fajardo they set sail for St. John New Brunswick on August 27. Other ports of call include Boston with final entries dated November 22nd dropping anchor in Getson's Cove in Lunenburg County Nova Scotia and getting ready to go out again to sea however where the ship is going is unwritten. The Schooner Kipling would eventually sink off the coast of Maine in January 1906 and all seven members of the ship miraculously survived. The story is quite interesting for anyone interested. The log book is 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Its a bit worn its edges but generally in pretty good condition. The front cover reads Ship - Kipling; Captain - Angus Richards; From - Halifax; To - Pernambuco. The hardcover is covered in marbled paper with a leather spine and sold by Creighton & Marshall 64 Upper Water Street near the Ordinance Halifax NS. The handwriting is very legible throughout in black ink that has not faded or smudged. TEXT: Wednesday 28th Feb. 1901. At 20 minutes to eleven left Getsons Cove with the wind from WNW bowing a strong breeze and at 4 p.m. got alongside Harts wharf - hauled alongside and moored vessel furled sails and cleaned up decks.; Wednesday 13th March. Got ready for sea. At 4 p.m. east off from wharf. Set fore-sail jib and jumbo and proceeded to sea. Stowed anchors - secured everything above decks then set mainsail at 8 p.m. 7 miles from there I now take my departure.; Sunday 17th March. From Halifax towards Pernambuco. This day comes in with fresh breeze and wind increasing to a gale with a high sea running vessel bowing hard and ship taking on large quantities of water on decks after 4 a.m. moderating some but still a high sea running which made vessel pitch and roll very heavy.; Friday 2nd August. From Antigua towards Barbados. Strong winds from the ENE with a scattering rain squall during this day. At 7 a.m. sighted Barbados. At noon came to an anchor in Parlile Bay furled sail and cleaned up decks. Moored vessel and made ready for discharging. This day has 36 hours to commence harbor log.; Monday 19th August. At the port of Humacao. Strong trades during this day with a scattering rain squall. Took out 25 tons of ballast and put it on deck. Then took in 32 Puncheons of Molasses. Returned 14 Empty Puncheons and took on 4 Puncheons of molasses on deck. Then cleared up and made ready for sea. Painted mast hoops on fore and main mast. Pumped ship. Anchor light attended too. Amount of cargo taking in at Humacao - 113 Puncheons of Molasses in the hole. 4 Pun. M. on deck. OVERALL: G; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF SCHOONER KIPLING CAPTAIN ANGUS D. RICHARDS HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA NAVAL MARINE NAUTICAL OCEAN GOING COMMERCE ST. JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK GETSONS COVE LUNENBURG PERNAMBUCO BRAZIL ANTIGUA BARBADOS HUMACAO FAJARDO PUERTO RICO SHIPWRECK CARIBBEAN COMMERCE 2OTH CENTURY NAVAL COMMERCE TURN OF THE 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN ECONOMY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

CHARLES M DAWSONBiblio.com

1876 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY AN ENGLISH WOOL MERCHANT'S 18 YEAR OLD SON WHO GAINS KNOWLEDGE CONFIDENCE AND EXPERIENCE IN CANADA AND THE USA BEFORE HE TACKLES CHINA

18760002186SS ADRIATIC AMERICA CANADA. Good. 1876. On offer is a super original May to September 1876 manuscript diary handwritten by Charles M. Dawson the son of British wool manufacturer Mark Dawson. Only 18 years old the tour to the US and Canada was undertaken to build up the confidence and experience of the scion of a successful enterprise. We note this trip was a prelude to a much longer undertaking in 1877 - 1878 when he visited China to sight-see conduct business but mostly to assess the market on behalf of his father's firm Mark Dawson & Sons of Bradford England worsted spinners est. 1848. We list these diaries separately Seller ID #0002187. Using a small 3 x 4 inch gilt edged undated note book with worn marbleized covers titled 'Log of my Journeyings in America and Canada from May 23rd 1876 Private' has approximately 115 pages of entries one cannot fail to be impressed by the maturity and composure of this young man who does a fine job of describing his voyage and his observations of all that he experiences. Adding further depth are a small number of illustrations by the young Dawson who is already quite and accomplished artist. We have a sketchbook he created much later in life. Beginning May 24 1876 leaving on the SS Adriatic from Liverpool we learn of seasickness whales icebergs and the death aboard ship of a young man in the last stage of consumption. Then to New York where his North American sojourn begins. Here are some snippets: Thursday Sept. 28 "This day being Pennsylvania Day all the stores were closed the streets were lined with bunting and flags as fine as are the 4th July - Geo having nothing to do he I set out early for the Exposition. We arrived there with great difficulty as every possible means of conveyance was crammed. The crowd at the Centennial was something fearful. Every passage and aisle was crowded to suffocation. We rambled around somehow nearly all day. We had a fine look in a Turkish café smoking long pipes and houkahas drinking coffee etc. We created a great sensation." Included is a tucked in photo of the 67 year old Charles. The cover is worn spine loose but overall G.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CHARLES M. DAWSON INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE WOOL TRADE WOOL TRADER SPYING COMMERCIAL ESPIONAGE TRAVEL SPINNERS WORSTED WOOL MAKES BRITISH INDUSTRY CANADA NORTH AMERICA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . unknown

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CORPORAL JOSEPH ENGELHARDT, Anti-Tank CoBiblio.com

1943 PERSONAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT BATTLE DIARY OF AN AMERICAN INFANTRYMAN

1943000112North Africa Italy Europe. Fair. 1943. Corporal Joseph Engelhardt scrupulously writes over 55 pages in an address book converted into a diary full from A - L of his journey from North Africa to Italy in the late summer of 1943 through to June of 1944. Battles troop movements anectodal observations and much more. Engelhardt is a keen observer and exhibits a fair bit of charm as he shares his thoughts and opinions. This is a down to earth yet cocky and brassy the young man is writing from a grunt's eye view; a soldier of the 34th Infantry Division 168th Infantry Regiment the famed "Red Bull" and "Deset Bull" divisions that helped beat the Germans in North Africa and opened the door for the invasion of Italy that this very same soldier took part in. The regimental motto is 'ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK'. This diary begins with his account of North Africa time in Oran and then onto Italy. He writes of his pals killed in action the wounded and he suffers wounds too. In a very moving passage he makes a note to himself to write 'Nana' but not to tell her he is in the hospital again. He also writes of personal matters; girls back home girls in Europe. In one personal passage he writes of receiving a letter from a girlfriend - "Got a letter from June which I didn't go for. She isn't going to tie me down to unhappiness after what I've been through!!" Stunning to consider this man's placement in World War II history and that he so carefully wrote of his times thoughts and adventures. I'll quote from his last charming entry; June 1944 "Everything set to leave. Still awaiting on furlong papers. Am I on edge!! Damn this waiting!!" Condition wise the book's exterior has been repaired with tape along the spine. The cover is just holding together and though the pages are very clean and legible there are some loose pages but all attached and present.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA WORLD WAR II WW II NORTH AFRICA ITALY ITALIAN CAMPAIGN SALERNO ARTILLERY INFANTRY RED BULL DESERT WARFARE ROMMEL DESERT RATS INFANTRY TANK ARMOR . unknown

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Dang Van Xuan [MAO] et alBiblio.com

1950s to 1960s ORIGINAL MEMORY BOOK AND LETTER COPY BOOK OF A VIET CONG SOLDIER LEAVING HIS FRIENDS FOR THE WAR IN THE SOUTH

19550002429VIETNAM. Poor. 1955. On offer is a fascinating original manuscript relic of the early Vietnam War dating back from the mid to later 1950s to the early 1960s. Handwritten by a Vietcong soldier called Mao full name Ðang Van Xuân the book is comprised of poems letter copies and diary like entries and pages that remind one of memorial albums with entries by friends and admirers with whom he studied political courses by the Communist Party in Hanoi for 3 years. The writings include; sentimental patriotic love poems about the role of love in war and love in general; also the lyrics of popular songs which our research finds are still known in Vietnam today. Our research suggests he lives in the North and the book commemorates that he is going far away. We know he is heading South on a 'mission' and likely combat as names mentioned include southern provinces: 'Nghe An' and 'Ha Tinh'. Interestingly the book had a dual purpose. When reversed the last 10 pages or so were used for mounting stamps; tax stamps payroll stamps we can only surmise but the stamps have since been removed but not by us. The book is in poor shape the text block loose but all accounted for. Some old water damage but all the narrative and entries are legible.; Vietnamese; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF FRENCH INDOCHINA VIETNAM WAR VC VAN SAM BAO TIEN PHONG TANG VIET MINH COMMUNIST PARTY VIET NAM ÐEC LEP ÐENG MINH HEI LEAGUE FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF VIETNAM COMMUNIST NGHE AN HA TINH BATTLE OF ÐIEN BIÊN PHE HE CHÍ MINH NGÔ ÐÌNH DIEM EMPEROR BEO ÐEI DINH VAN SAM VIET CONG CHONG COMMANDOS KHANG KE TOAN TRINH SAT BORDER RECON DINH VAN SAM HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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EDITH HARPOURBiblio.com

1869 ORIGINAL CHARMING MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN IN THE STYLE OF A NOVEL BY THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER

18690001887ASEA ABOARD THE YACHT ASTOR. Good. 1869. On offer is a simply charming 1869 manuscript relic of a young girl's nautical life being a unique 184 page journal handwritten by 16 year old Edith or Edeth Harpour daughter of Captain John Harpour and at the beginning of the work we find them aboard the yacht "Astor". Edith proves to be a singularly unique diarist creating her autobiography in the form of a novel. She begins: "These "just fruits" at a late day are affectionately dedicated to a good papa by his daughter May 1869." The index of chapter titles: The Trial Trip Chapter I; Home Sweet Home Chapter II; Sunsets and Philosophy Chapter III; Twilight and Educational Chapter IV; Miss Falkland Chapter V; Bittern Lodge Chapter VI; The Village Curator and "other lights" Chapter VII; Changes and Nationalism Chapter VIII; Letters from Home and Air Castles Chapter IX; Ralph Cotteran's Daughter Chapter X; Turning New Leaves Chapter XI; Improves Each Shinning Move Chapter XII; John Harpour "Again" Chapter XIII; For better and worse Chapter XVI. Historians and collectors of personal narratives on life aboard ships will be hard pressed to find a more charming well written work. Here are some snippets: "How is her head Captain On hearing a voice a broad shouldered fine looking white haired gentleman stopped in his short walk turned round and faced a young girl who not with an assumed air of gravity had asked the above question. The "Captain" advancing a step or two passed his hand quietly through the brown curls of his daughter and gazing into her dark eyes said "If I informed my Eddie that "her head" was N.W. by W. or N.E. by E. how much wiser would she be But papa dear how are we getting along I don't like this perfectly quiet gliding! I wish a friendly breeze would come and give us a tossing! Then she added I don't think mama would relish it so much as I think and almost know I should. The lady spoken of mama smiled faintly a glance would show that she was an invalid. She sat or rather reclined on a heap of downy pillows a rich woollen wrap careful "fixed" about her the colors of which contrasted vividly with the pure delicate face and thin white hands that lay listlessly on the coverlid. Before describing any more of my dramatic person I must inform my reader that all of the hero's and heroines in this opening scene were enjoying a sea voyage on the fact and world renowned yacht Astor commanded and owned by Captain Harpour. The captain had seen service and for many years was the commander of one of the finest ships in the merchant service. His dream from a boy had been to cruise in a yacht of his own and having been a steady youth determined to get one. He gradually raised himself from one step to another until he having reached the top most rung of his profession" The 6½" x 8¼" book's front cover is pulling away but overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF EDITH HARPOUR EDETH HARPOUR CAPTAIN JOHN HARPOUR YACHT ASTOR TRAVEL LIFE AT SEA LIFE ABOARD SHIPS SAILING YACHTS NAUTICAL MARINE OCEAN TRAVEL AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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FEGAN FAMILY [JOHN FEGAN, DANIEL B FEGAN, JOHN R FEGAN, JOSEPH G CATHERINE]Biblio.com

1880 - 1895 HANDWRITTEN LEDGER BOOK OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL AND BUSINESS EXPENSES AND BILLS OF THE PATRIARCH OF A FAMILY OF STONE MASONS IN SMALL TOWN IOWA

18800009056LYONS CLINTON IOWA IA. Good. 1880. On offer is the personal home and business accounting log book of a man John Fegan patriarch of a family Masonry company living in Lyons Iowa from 1880 all the way to 1895. The book is a fascinating mix of both professional and personal expenses over the years. This is a fascinating piece of history. At the beginning of the book January 5th 1880 Daniel Fegan is employed seemingly as a Mason by the Clinton & Lyons Horse Railway Company. The accounts of 1880 and 1881 are included almost exclusively on the first 8 pages. On these pages under the entries for 1880 and 1881 are entries for 1885 and 1886 as well. Later in the book around page 31 there are a number of pages devoted to the living expenses for 1880 written down. Jan 5th - To 1 bottle of ink and 5 pens - $.15; 6th - To Tobacco and cigars - $.60; 7th - To candies and nuts - $.40.9th - To 12 photographs part pay - $2.00. These living expenses continue throughout the entire year. It can be inferred that by 1885 Fegan has his own masonry company though it is possible he already had this company in 1880 and 81 and just contracted out to the Clinton & Lyons Horse Railway Co. September 25th 1885. Charles Phillips Sr. 4 1/2 days masoning at $2.30 per day - $11.25. His accounts for 1885 and 1886 show much more detail the entries of 1880/1881 and show quite a bit of complexity in the costs incurred and bills charged. As well they show the personal expenses that Fegan occurred as well. August 1885. The Bill or Cost of Building a porch on west side of the house. For all kinds of lumber - $18.00; For Mr. Boid for Carpenter work - $11.00; David Mitty for spouting - $6.34; Nails and paints of Snider - $6.00; John Anthony for a Load of Stone - $1.25. There are also entries under the titles Money paid out for housekeeping and living expenses account of Money Layed out for the House and Money Layed out for the use of House. It can be seen from these passages that the patriarch of the family was Daniel D. Fegan and that he had his three sons Joseph G. John R. and Daniel B. Fegan working for him. There is a page with the title John Fegan Money earned myself seemingly showing that the ledger would have been used by more than just one person at a time not just the father. In the pages solely devoted to 1886 the ledger book contains mostly living expenses such as Tobacco salt soap ivory 1/2 bushel of apples butter as well as others such as Paid for Clinton County Album church collection and Goose for Thanksgiving. For each day of the year the expenses are written on one or two lines. There are also pages titled Money Received of the Boys which pays opposite each name showing the money that each son paid to their father and mother usually $10 and $5 respectively. This might imply that the boys were somewhat independent contractors and paid their father and mother a monthly fee. The father John Fegan is very methodical throughout even writing down the expenses that his children occurred through buying him presents on his 70th birthday. These presents included a small handkerchief - $.10 2 pair socks $.20 each and a neck bough - $.25. For the years of 1890 and onwards there are no expenses related to the costs of the family business in the ledger. By this time its assumed that the ledger has become solely for personal expenses for the father John Fegan. One of his children most probably took over the company business ledger book possibly the oldest child Daniel B. The latest entry is for April 1st 1895. John Fegan would die later that month. Though this is the latest entry it is not the end of the book. However the entries that follow are few and far between. On the 77th page there is an attempt to use the book as a diary though only two days are recorded. October 18th 1880. The wind was blowing very hard Saturday and turned cold and we had a little freeze but it is very pleasant today. December 17th 1880. It has been snowing this morning but has slowed up some at 11 Oclock a.m. There are also a number of pages under the title Rent paid each month that begins in 1903 and go until 1907. The though the author of this section is unknown. It could be one of the children. The rent goes to Rands House Corner 3rd & Exchange. Beginning on page 132 there are a number of pages that begin in 1895 of the living expenses of Catherine Fegan the late John Fegans wife. The pages show her living expenses as well as the money received from her children. It lasts only a couple pages. There are a few diary entries from 1886 on a page as well as many other pages of notes and expenses and some calculations. The entries stop after around page 150. The book is in fair shape. Both front and back cover detached as well as a number of pages on the inside. The writing inside is very legible and clear and is in great shape.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF FEGAN FAMILY JOHN FEGAN DANIEL B. FEGAN MASONRY COMPANY LYONS IOWA CLINTON & LYONS HORSE RAILWAY COMPANY END OF THE 19TH CENTURY CASH ACCOUNTS DETAILED LIVING EXPENSES PERSONAL FINANCES BUSINESS EXPENSES FAMILY BUSINESS TAY COHN BOOKKEEPER AMERICAN PATRIARCH LIFE IN THE MIDDLE WEST MID-WEST AMERICA AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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FRANCIS X MARTINBiblio.com

1918 - 1924 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY AN AMERICAN MARINE CORP RIFLE SERGEANT DURING WWI WHO WOULD GO ON TO INVESTIGATE THE LINDBERGH KIDKNAPPING AND PROTECT KINGS OF FINANCE AND THE PRINCE OF WALES

19240008100QUANTICO VIRGINIA FRANCE. Good. 1924. On offer is a unique bound ruled notebook often referred to as an FMP Field Message Pad. It is used by enlisted personnel as well as officers to take notes record information and serve as an aide memoire. Kept by U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Francis X Martin the notebook has 56 blank ruled pages. It is a bit more than a third complete. The notebook measures 8 in by 4 in and is in good condition. It is dated 1918 but contains entries dated 1924. According to an article at Tampa Bay Times of July 1944 Frances X. Martin was the youngest gunnery sergeant at the American Expeditionary Force he enlisted in October 1914 and served in France during the WW1 after his discharge in 1932 he was a personal bodyguard of banker J. P. Morgan and in this capacity bodyguarded many famous people including Prince of Wales Lloyd George Lord Cavendish Giuseppe Volpe and Dwight Morrow. Eventually he settled in St. Petersburg in Florida where he participated in veteran organizations and was a vice president of American Legion Post 14 and in 1942 reenlisted and served at the Marine detachment of the Miami Naval Air Station. He notes his home location as Quantico VA Overseas Depot. The first 4 pages are a listing of duties of several ranks. This is followed by a Report of Activities in Active Service. The entries begin July 12 1924 and continue through Sept 16 1924. In succinct 1-line entries he details the principal activity of each day. For example: "July 12 Left for Wakefield Mass. July 15: Fired on range July 20: Camp Inspection & Liberty July 23: Shot for record & qualified Expert 303". He notes Aug 16: ". Birthday and on Aug 22 Field Day & drew $5.84 worth of chances on a diamond ring" no lady mentioned!. The remaining pages consist of several diagrams of Platoon and Section deployment formations as well as list of names and lists of infractions. A military historian would find this to be a clear and concise record of life with a Marine Corp Rifle Sergeant; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 1920s ROARING TWENTIES UNITED STATES VIRGINIA USMC; U.S. MARINE CORPS FRANCIS X. MARTIN; QUANTICO VA; OVERSEAS DEPOT FIELD MESSAGE PAD FMP MARINE CORPS TRAINING IN 1920S ARMY SERVICE IN 1920S MCB QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO FLORIDA WW1 VETERANS AMERICAN LEGION COMMANDERS GUNNERY SERGEANT AT THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE AMERICAN LEGION POST 14 WW1 VETERANS FROM ST. PETERSBURG FL; YOUNGEST GUNNERY SERGEANT OF AEF J.P.MORGAN BODYGUARD AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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GEORGE AVERYBiblio.com

1884 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY A VERY POLITICAL RHODE ISLAND MACHINIST MERCHANT OYSTERMAN AND BASS HORN PLAYER IN THE TOWN BAND

18840008087WESTERLY RHODE ISLAND LOCUSTVILLE. Good. 1884. On offer is an excellent and detailed diary of a Rhode Island businessman who was very active in his local community. The diary is in good condition. It measures 6 inches by 3 inches. The diary entries are 100% complete. There are several cash account pages partially completed as well as some memoranda notes. His entries are for the most part quite legible. George Washington Avery II was born in Groton CT February 18 1847 and lived in what is now Westerly RI. At the time it was also known as Locustville and there are some references to that later name. He died February 15th 1928 and is buried in what is know known as Hopkinton RI once part of Westerly. He and his wife Marcia had 4 children. Avery was a businessman who ran a machining shop as well as sold items such as oysters as illustrated by these entries: ". sold 17 gallons of oysters ." Feb 16; ". worked today on 15 horse valve case and 8 horse cylinder all day . oysters 13 gallons sold quickly" Feb 23; He is a member of a Lodge - most likely a Masonic Lodge ". Installation of Officers in Subordinate Lodge. Degree work was done . " Jan 14. He also played in a community band: "Band rehearsal tonight it a good one testing big Bass horn it is much larger than all the others". He was a member of the Republican Party and was quite disappointed when Grover Cleveland D defeated the much- vilified James Blaine. "Presidential Election. Came home this morning from Wickford . went to town meeting at hotel a great deal of excitement all over the country today" Nov 4. "Reports today Cleveland is elected other reports coming in later and both Parties claim it. Great excitement in the large cities fears of riots in some its almost as bad here in the county everyone is anxiously waiting the returns" Nov5 ". it is feared the Democrats have whipped us out with the help of the righteous selfish Temperance voters anything to defeat Blaine ." Nov 8. Through his diary a reader can meet a hard-working New Englander who is committed to his family and his community. ". Staid at home tonight. Had a fair practice and bothered Marcia to my hearts content" Dec 2. His entries are rich detail and one can get a very clear look at life in late 19th century Rhode Island. It is an excellent window into the daily life of a small entrepreneur and engineer as it was this type of person who in many ways actually laid the industrial foundations of the United States. This is a terrific resource for a social historian who is focused on life in late 19th century Rhode Island or New England.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1880S "GILDED AGE" GEORGE AVERY WESTERLY RI WASHINGTON COUNTY RHODE ISLAND NEW ENGLAND MACHINING IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY ENGINE DESIGN IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY LOCUSTVILLE RHODE ISLAND'S OYSTER INDUSTRY PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1884 PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND'S VICTORY 19TH CENTURY ENTREPRENEURS RHODE ISLAND ECONOMY IN 19TH CENTURY SMALL BUSINESSES IN 19TH CENTURY RHODE ISLAND NEW ENGLAND INDUSTRY NEW ENGLAND ECONOMY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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GEORGE BEAUFOYBiblio.com

ORIGINAL 1852 LONDON DIARY - THE DIARY/JOURNAL OF GEORGE BEAUFOY RN OWNER OF BEAUFOY VINEGAR FACTORY AND VICTORIAN ERA TYCOON OF ONE OF ENGLAND'S MOST IMPORTANT COMMODITIES

18520008044London England. Very Good. 1852. On offer is a prize 1852 diary and journal of George Beaufoy a prominent merchant in London England. This book which is in excellent condition is an outstanding description of his 2nd year running this already century-old family firm. The book is 10 in by 9 1/2 in. The paperboard cover and all pages are in excellent condition. There are 224 pages and the book is 100% complete. The handwriting is clearly written if somewhat difficult to read. George Beaufoy was born in 1796 and served in the Royal Navy from 1810 until 1851 retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1852 he took over the family firm - Beaufoy Vinegar Factory. The firm was founded sometime before 1743 by his grandfather. George Beaufoy ran the firm from 1851 until his death in 1864. The firm which produced vinegar wine mineral water and cordials continued until 1932 when it merged with Sarson's Vinegars and several other firms to form British Vinegars Limited BVL. Through a number of mergers BVL today is part of the Japanese firm Mizkan Group the largest supplier of Japanese seasonings worldwide. The entries are a mix of personal and business notations. A number detail various social activities while others offer detailed information on business affairs & matters. "Took Anne to see Houses of Parliament and afterwards drove round Regents Park and home by Grosvenor Place" Mar 27 1852. "In afternoon went with Anne to the Zoological Gardens Regent Park and remained and hour & a half to hear the music. Was not aware until we are at the gardens that Saturday is Gala Day" May 27 1852 "Left South Lambeth about 1/2 past 11 arrived at Sheepshead about 4 or 1/4 before found all pretty well ." Jul11 1852 "Went to Sheepshead by Express. Walked on from Abington Arrived 12:40. Found Mary Jones and Miss Jonesat Sheepshead Latter to take leave she will sail of the 1st of September from Spithead ." Aug 20 1852. "Wm Christmas and sic old and good customer came over and said he should continue his custom for he could not get a better article and I said he should write to Mr. Wakely if he could tell him where to buy a better article than Beaufoy and I thank him" Sept 8 1852. Some notable entries include a correspondence with Field Marshall Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington the leading military figure in Britain: "My Lord Duke I beg to return to you my sincere thanks for . Feb 6 1852. An entry on Jan 7th details will arrangements he made for his new wife Anne. The July 11 entry details his income tax declaration. It shows an annual income of £6000 equivalent today to £800000 or US$1 million. His entry also notes that he believes he paid too much! The Memoranda Section is filled with business references calculations and records. Records include purchases of various ingredients amounts paid to some staff monthly production runs of 'sweets' term used to describe wine and even Christmas presents. This diary presents an utterly fascinating detailed look at the daily life of a very successful businessman in mid-19th century London. It also gives a glimpse into some of the finances of a successful business operating across the country. It is a goldmine for a business or social historian.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1850s VICTORIAN ERA MID-VICTORIAN ERA GEORGE BEAUFOY BAEUFOY VINEGAR FACTORY BRITISH VINEGAR LIMITED MIZKAN GROUP HISTORY OF LONDON VAUXHALL HISTORY 19TH CENTURY MANUFACTURERS BUSINESSES FOOD PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES VINEGAR PRODUCTION ARTHUR WELLESLEY COMMERCE VICTORIAN SOCIAL HISTORY VICTORIAN ERA ECONOMY HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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GEORGE EMLEN ROOSEVELTBiblio.com

1935 - 1947 ORIGINAL GROUP INCLUDING LOGS AND SCRAPBOOK OF THE NOTED RACING SCHOONER THE 'MISTRESS'

19350002578NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND TO BERGEN NORWAY et al 1935. On offer is a super archive of typed ship's logs and scrapbook regarding the noted schooner "The Mistress" dated 1935 - 1947. George E. Roosevelt President Teddy Roosevelt's nephew was Master and Navigator of the Mistress and while there are no ownership inscriptions or other identifiers it seems likely this scrapbook was compiled and written by Roosevelt. The Mistress was the former flagship of the New York Yacht Club built in Shelbourne Nova Scotia in 1930 for George Roosevelt. Designed by Sherman Hoyt she raced her way through the Depression and War years in Long Island Sound the bi-annual Newport to Bermuda Race and contests in Europe. The archive includes three original 1935 typed logs describing the tragic 1935 transatlantic Yacht Race from Newport - Bergen Norway. Each day of the race is mentioned in 10 pages of typed manuscript. Minor changes have been made inserted in pencil. Plus two original carbon copies of the same. This log mentions several tragic deaths aboard other yachts in this race. A 1931 original typed log of a trip from Newport R.I. on July 4 to July 23 1931 11 pages onboard The Mistress" with George E. Roosevelt Master. Plus one original carbon copy with minor changes inserted in pencil. Another rather interesting typed log or manuscript is a 1947 New York to Panama trip about a Navy vessel. This voyage was from March 31 to April. There is a great 12 x 10 x 6 inch photo of Newsman and officers on board the USS Wisconsin for the Fourth Naval Reserve Training cruise and is captioned. The log of the journey is attached. This includes daily notes and events with navy officers and newspaper reporters as well as the President of the Shell Oil Co. This log was typed on 12 pages on the reverse of each page is letter head from Harris Upham & Co- a famous brokerage firm dealing in securities. Here are some snippets: June 12 1935 Our cook deserves a few remarks. He is a Dane and admits an age of 51 but looks older. His performance during the two days of heavy weather was marvelous. Hot meals well cooked and promptly served greeted us each time we came below cold and wet. All this time cooking in galley without a breath of ventilation as we of course were battened down completely during the gale. He feels hurt if one does not eat a lot and will get anything asked for such as tea instead of coffee etc. Our skipper says this storm would be exceeded only by winter gales or tropical hurricanes. Our cook says that the beating he received was not deserved even by one who murdered his father and mother: and he says he never did that. June 21 1935 Long 27.20 The sun came out this afternoon and its warmth was most grateful. It soon went behind the clouds and our fingers on the wheel again became numb as they have been for day. Below decks we are warm and the food continues wonderful. our eggs are still good: the bread still fresh; rum ration served at times when tired and cold is far superior to whisky and brandy. Contrary to our course in 1931 we took ice with us this trip and the last of it melted away today and we had our last fresh meat today. Of our 320 gallons of water we have consumed only 100 so if conditions continue favorable water will be turned on in the toilet in three days. We so far have used only salt water for washing and bathing. One cup a piece a day for shaving has been allowance of fresh water. BIO NOTES: George Emlen Roosevelt 1887-1963 was a banker and philanthropist was a first cousin once-removed of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and one of the most prominent railroad financiers of his day involved in 14 railroad reorganizations. He also held directorships in several important companies including the Morgan-controlled Guaranty Trust Company the Chemical Bank and the Bank for Savings in New York. His son Julian Roosevelt was an Olympic yachtsman. Overall G. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Manuscript. unknown

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GEORGE R WILSONBiblio.com

1935 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF ONE MAN'S DESPERATE DEPRESSION ERA JOB AT ONE OF THE MOST REMOTE PLACES IN AMERICA

19350001890CAPE SARICHEF ALASKA. Good. 1935. On offer is an interesting original 1935 manuscript diary handwritten by a hard working single young man named George R. Wilson we believe who lived somewhere near Saginaw or Flint Michigan but whose diary reveals an utterly unique experience of working at one of the most remote jobs on the planet. Rather sparsely written with about one third of the diary having entries George wrote of his attempts to find work in 1935 at the height of the Depression Era and the temporary jobs he managed to get. He worked for the Michigan Unemployment Census the Emerging Relief Administration the Durant Hotel as a house detective the Federal Housing Administration and had other odd jobs. He carefully noted in the diary the number of hours he worked and the salary he earned. But it is George's good fortune to receive a job offer July 4th when he received a letter from Ketchikan asking if he would accept a position as 2nd assistant at the Scotch Gap Lighthouse in Alaska at a salary of $1560. per annum. The Cape Sarichef Light was the most western in the Northern hemisphere as well as the most isolated. The station closed from Dec 1st to March 1st because the Bering Sea was frozen. Because of the isolation civilians who worked there were given a full year vacation after 3 years of duty and the Coast Guard members were rotated after one year. In 1933 it was said that one of the keepers had a breakdown because of the isolation. Only a few trappers could get through to the station in the harsh winter months. On July 17 the author notes 'July 17 Rec'd letter from Ketchikan stating I had been nominated for 2nd ass't at Cape Sarichef also finger print form.' On July 28 the author left Flint MI for Bellingham Washington where he boarded the SS "North King" for Cape Sarichef on August 1. He made many stops along the way and noted these and the route in his diary. He occasionally worked loading canned salmon on the ship. On Aug 6th he was given the oath of office by the Captain of the tender "Hemlock". While anchored off Kodiak the author made the following entry: 'Aug 14.Anchored off Kodiak at 6:00 AM. Tied up at cannery about 1:00 PM. Visited Russian Orthodox Church. Kodiak was settled about 1774. Talked with Charles Madsen noted hunter game warden and guide. A Kodiac bear was killed 5 miles from Kodiak which was 13 1/2 ft long and weighed 2255 lb. A bear killed by Madsen was 5 ft around the neck. The way we came to Kodiak is about 1700 miles from Bellingham.' After a trip of three weeks the author arrived at Cape Sarichef on August 21st: Left Scotch Gap at 11:30 AM and reached Cape Sarichef about 1:30 PM. A.I. Sutherland keeper George C Francis 1st Asst. We are in Lat 54 35' 50" and long. 164 56' 02". This light was built in 1903. It is a 3rd order light gas mantle and is 185 ft above high tide. Lee Harpole was keeper leaving today. Sutherland gets $1800 and Francis $1620. After his arrival at Cape Sarichef the author made occasional short entries. He wrote of: the arrival of the mail boat "Star" on various days; receiving a mackinaw and other clothing he had ordered; visits from two trappers in the area Fred Webber and Exel Samuelson; seeing caribou once seeing 62 at one time; trapping foxes; closing the station at midnight on Nov 30th not to reopen until Mar 1; picking up mail at Scotch Gap; a few daily activities - getting hair cut washing taking pictures eating lbs of flaxseed; On Dec 29 the author made the following entry: Began misty rain about 3 PM. Sent following night let. to May: "Everything fine. No mail out since September. Your mail received". Cost - $2.21.' Overall G.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF GEORGE R. WILSON CAPE SARICHEF ALASKA BERING SEA KETCHIKAN THE CAPE SARICHEF LIGHT COAST GUARD AMERICANA LIGHTHOUSE DEPRESSION ERA LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . hardcover

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HAROLD E BENSONBiblio.com

1915 - 1929 ORIGINAL GROUP OF THREE 5-YEAR MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG STUDIOUS AND PERHAPS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE VALMONT COLORADO BOY WHO BECOMES A CHARMING MARRIED MAN

19150002090VALMONT COLORADO. Very Good. 1915. On offer is a super group of three 3 five year manuscript diaries handwritten by a sensational diarist named Harold E. Benson b. April 14th 1902 of Valmont Colorado. Harold rarely misses a day in the fifteen years represented in the three books from 1915 to 1929 where we see a young studious out going boy-next-door grow from 12 - 13 years old to 28 from a boy playing Bear and counting eggs for mom to a young teen taking motors apart playing sports fishing and chores to a loving husband with his sweetie Rachel to come home to and play board games at Christmas. Very active Harold perhaps a little obsessive documents everything he does from playing on South Denver baseball team school classes people sick of influenza chapel school Woodrow Wilson's death about a carnival playing poker car auction fever considering a job for $40 a month the Lacombe plant power plant bought a 1921 Chevy car $100.00 fixing his phonograph motor spring Deer Creek Canyon driving to Barstow San Bernadino a woman tried to drown her three kids in California Salt Lake City gold rush and much much more. The early diary is remarkable as the exuberant young Harold almost gushes each day about his joy for life and the people around him and even his idol Thomas Edison who inspires him to be an inventor. Harold goes on even at a very young age to gain some success with his inventions and has articles published in the magazine POPULAR MECHANICS. The war and the flu of 1918 and how it affected him and those around him will keep you enthralled. Though very brainy he is a typical All-American young man who loves in playing baseball working on his family's farm. He was very intuitive and detailed and his good character shines through. Overall VG.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ROARING TWENTIES ROARING 20S HAROLD E BENSON VALMONT COLORADO MEN STUDIES GENDER STUDIES OBSESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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JOSEPH E SAWYERBiblio.com

1868 ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG ASPIRING LAWYER WORKING FOR A NOTED JUDGE AND MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE PRESENCE IN POLITICS AND VARIOUS FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

18680009066BOSCOBEL WISCONSIN WI PONTIAC MICHIGAN MI. Good. 1868. On offer is a unique and thoroughly interesting diary written by a young but rather successful lawyer in the mid-19th century. The young mans name is Joseph E. Sawyer born in 1847 in Piermont New Hampshire. Sawyer and his mother later moved to Cambridge City Indiana where Sawyer visits periodically. After many years of schooling Sawyer leaves Cambridge City to go to Boscobel Wisconsin where he enters the law office of George C. Hazelton. In 1867 he formed a co-partnership with Benjamin Shearer and commenced business for himself at the age of twenty. They continued about one year but Sawyer left at the end of the year. There is a slip of paper in the back pocket of the diary with a handwritten date December 11th 1867. Boscobel Wisconsin. On the other side of this paper are two newspaper clippings that give a little more information on Sawyers situation right before the diary begins. The first clipping is for his law firm: "SHEARER & SAWYER Attorneys and counselors notaries public U.S Claim Agents. Prompt attention paid to all business entrusted to their care. Office first door north of Kieren's clothing store." The second one right below it is a brief note of goodbye from the firm: "Personal. Mr. J. E. Sawyer having withdrawn from the co-partnership in the practice of law with Ben. Shearer Esq. leaves us this morning for Indiana where he goes to spend the holidays with The old folks at home. Many friends will miss him and many warm wishes for his future prosperity follow him from Boscobel." The diary commences on January 1st 1868 the day Sawyer turns 21: January 1: At home in Cambridge City twenty first birthday. Went with Lizzie Kate and Ella to Dublin to the dedication of the new school building and in the morning attended the reading society at Molin McKee's." On the 17th Sawyer writes: Cold morning. The coldest day of the winter so far. I intended going to Germantown but thought it too cold. Received a letter from Uncle Ed Mr. Bush and Judge Crofoot offering me a position in Judge Crofoots office as clerk. I decided to accept and commence at once to make preparations for leaving. Bought a trunk at the star grocery for $11.00." Judge M.E. Crofoots office is in Pontiac Michigan and Sawyer enters the law office as a clerk. Much of this diary is about his work with Judge Crofoot in Pontiac. March 25. Went to the 9 train to meet the judge but he did not come.Before I got to the depot the train came in advance of time. He bought some tracing muslin for me to make some maps of the Holly Depot grounds for the Van Steinburg case. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Adams at tea. Received a line from Bullenger today photograph inc. declines my invitation for the vacation."; April 28. Called at half past four. Rose went to office then to depot. Waited a few moments. Took 5:40 train. Went to Russell House. Met Judge. After breakfast went to Manard's office thence to court room. Several cases were disposed of and Van Steinburgh case. Occupied reading case P.M. in Maynard's office. Evening in bar library till after eleven then went to hotel wrote home to Bell then retired."; October 30. I have been alone in office much of the time since Judge went to Lapeer and have been recording deeds most of the time and there is a little law business being done now till after election. I work late till after midnight as I was going home between 11 & 12 oclock. The judge over took me and I rode home with him. He has driven 104 miles and made speeches in the last four days. Times in Michigan are not always easy for Sawyer and he often struggles with money: June 19: Dead broke. I've been in Pontiac five months. Have spent $1.47 and made $6.25. Total cash on hand 11 cents. Have been scratching my head for two days and for my life I don't know where I can get any money. What can I do I am about $5.50 in debt now. I won't borrow anymore.The heat is oppressive and I've no thin coat. Sawyer also writes often of matters that dont deal with just his law firm. He is an active member in the local politics and seems to be fairly liberal as well. He is also a member of a number of fraternal societies such as the Masons and the Knights of Pythias: January 8. Commenced studying Insurance.A drunken man come in to our yard and being too weak to stand lay in the storm and as it was quite cold I helped him to a hotel. Started for the society but on account of prayer meeting there was no society meeting so I spent the evening calling around on friends &c."; April 6. Crofoot and I busy as could be in office. Call day on brief in Van Steinburg's case. Democrats elected city officers and torches illuminate the nites repose. They are very jubilant over a small matter. I worked late in the office and care nothing of the show of what I saw as I went out to printing office. Was disgusted."; June 5: Circus in town. Terrible hail storm. All the windows and sky light on the west side of every house in town broken in while we were at dinner. Exciting scene on the street. Horses broke away women fainted &c.; August 21: The Light Guards of Detroit came out this morning to go in to camp at Orchard Lake for a few days. Met by the Pontiac Knight Templers &c. Applied for the agency of the Continental Insurance Co.; November 3. ELECTION I spent the day at the polls very quiet and orderly. A very pleasant day. Great bustle confusion and noise this evening. Democrats very jubilant over their victory in our city &c. But as further returns come in showing large Rep. gain everywhere they change their tune. I went home about one oclock all the Co. officers are safe except Register which is doubtful. Great crowd and confusion. The diary has a total of 232 pages of writing. Sawyers handwriting is easily legible and a delight to read. The book is bound in black cloth and in general is in good shape. Background: For the rest of his life Sawyer was a lawyer a real estate developer prominent member of the Michigan Republican party and an active member in a number of societies. He married Lizzie V. Satterlee in 1877 and they had 3 daughters. He died in 1916. The personal papers of Sawyer are held at the Detroit Public Library Special Collections. Further information about Sawyer can be found in the Cyclopedia of Michigan: Historical and Biographical pages 187-188.; M.E. Crofoot was a prominent businessman attorney and the judge of the Oakland County Probate Court from 1849 to 1856. He was involved in Oakland County state and national affairs. He was a delegate to the 1856 Democratic National Convention. After the Civil War he was selected in 1865 to represent Oakland County in raising subscriptions for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Detroit.He was on the State Building Commission for the Michigan State Asylum in 1874 which was completed in Pontiac in 1878. He represented a defendant in 1882 before the US Supreme Court.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF JOSEPH E. SAWYER POST CIVIL WAR ERA AMERICA BOSCOBEL WISCONSIN PONTIAC MICHIGAN CAMBRIDGE CITY INDIANA PIERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE SHEARER & SAWYER BENJAMIN SHEARER ESQUIRE JUDGE M. E. CROFOOT JURISPRUDENCE 1868 REPUBLICAN PARTY 1868 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION LAW IN AMERICA KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FREEMASONS LIFE OF A STUDENT AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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JOSEPHINE AND SHIRLEY CORNELLBiblio.com

1897 - 1898 & 1899 ORIGINAL TRIO 3 OF MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN OF TWO 2 MASSACHUSETTS SISTERS FILLED WITH COMINGS GOINGS AND DOINGS OF A POPULAR PAIR OF YOUNG LADIES

18970008090BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS WILMINGTON. Good. 1897. On offer are a rare collection of three family diaries dating from the late 19th century. Belonging to two sisters the diaries offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of 2 middle-class young women at the turn of the century in Boston MA. The group of the two diaries 1897 & 1898 measures 5 inches by 3 inches. The first contains 181 pages and the second 365 pages each plus memoranda and are approximately 95% and 75% complete respectively. The third diary 1899 measures 3.25 inches by 2.25 inches and contains 365 pages. It is approximately 85% complete. The 1897 diary shows wear on the cover but it is intact as are all pages within. The other two diaries are in good condition as well. Also included is an envelope containing ephemera dating back to 1859. Many of these small items provide a wealth of information. These diaries belong to Josephine and Shirley Cornell. They lived in Wilmington north of Boston MA. Two of them belonged to 18 year old Josephine Cornell. Josephine's diaries cover the years 1897 and 1898. The third diary from 1899 is written by Josephine's sister Shirley M. Cornell. Their father is Henry Lyman Cornell a music teacher and their mother was Harriet S. W. Cornell. They had an older brother Worthington Cornell and three younger siblings - France Henry Jr. and Katherine. Josephine eventually married to Joseph Robert Hodgson on October 31st. 1905. The family also lived in Malden and Medford Massachusetts. She passed away 1960. The diaries are replete with the happenings that fill a young woman's life. There are references to family incidents such as their father breaking his leg after being thrown out of a buggy dancing school many trips to Boston balls buggy rides vacations music lessons at the conservatory and much much more. The diaries open with this: "Last night I went to a New Year's party and didn't get home till 12:15 at which time I was 18 years old. Today papa and mama gave me a ring with a lovely garnet in it and ma gave me a fine big bible and this diary. G. Peck sent me a fancy calendar in the mail and F. Roberts a 1 lb box of Hugler's." Jan1 1897 "They had the sleigh party tonight. Abner took Shirley. They had six horses. There were only 23 went and they had to pay 55 cents a piece. They went to Watertown where they got out and had hot chocolate and got home about 11. I didn't go. Feb 5 1897. She notes William McKinley's inauguration which was the first inauguration ever to be filmed: "McKinley's inauguration day. Fair. I went over to L. this morning and again this afternoon. George is home today sick. There was a big explosion in the subway of Tremont of Boston. 10 killed 50 injured. Mrs. Root was in a store opposite. All the windows along the street smashed." Mar 6 1897. She notes her sister Lill's birthday May 5th a summer boat trip July 21st and her sister Shirley visiting the USS Constitution in Boston Harbor. Sept 25 The autumn is taken up with many social events. 1898 continues with her social swirl: "Ma has been making over an Indian Muslin that Rose H. gave me. It is awful pretty. All embroidered. I wore it tonight to the "Officers Party" with Harvey. I danced every dance but last and had a lovely time. We came down in a hack at 6 o'clock. This year Jack H. was Major. He was influenced to take Ruth the daughter. My cousin Harris was an Ex Major yes!" Feb 18 1898. In April the reader is introduced to someone who will come to play a large role in her life. Her friend Lill had brought a friend of hers over to visit a few times - Jack Hodgson. On April 19th he is accompanied by his brother Joseph. Josephine and Joe will marry eight years later. "Most all the cyclists have gone to Concord. I went to ride all around Malden. Lill for Fred and S. went to Lill's and played cards. Rained all afternoon. Joe and Jack Hodgson and Lill came over in evening. G. Peck asked me to go to ride Saturday." Apr. 19 1898. She was not unaware of larger events going on: "Hurried up to Park St. from which at 7 this morning to see the Lawrence Light Guards depart for Gloucester. Big crowd. N. H. L. Cadets escorted them to the station. . May 24 1898. The Lawrence Light Guard was a militia unit from the immediate area that was leaving to fight in the Spanish American War that had broken out in April of that year. She notes the fall of Santiago de Cuba to American troops miss-identifying it as Saratoga: ". Saratoga fallen. Capture of Spanish fleet. War seems going on all this time and I've written nothing about it. Oh my." July 12 1898. The third diary belongs to her sister Shirley. It covers the year 1899. Again it takes the form of a chatty recollection of comings and goings with friends and social events. "President McKinley is making a visit to Boston and France and I went in town to see him on his arrival. We also saw plainly Delong Alger Gov. Wolcott Maj. Quincy Sec. Gage etc. Went to a whist party over to the Misses Robinson's" Feb 16 1899. Tonight came of the final ball which should have closed the dancing school but five more lessons are to be given. Harry came out with W. to go and stay over night. Mattie Tarbell and Mr. Wright also passed the night. I went to bed 1:50. Danced every one but one. Mar 10 1999 Her entries stopped in September. Accompanying the diaries is a small envelope containing about 2 dozen assorted newspaper clippings announcements calling cards and photographs. These however date much earlier - generally late 1850's to early 1860's. There is no explanation as to why they were part of the diaries and there does not seem to be an obvious family connection to the Cornells. A small placard announces Wood's Minstrels playing at the Athenaeum in South Boston on Thursday September 8 1859. Among its featured presentations are The Patriotic Darkey and Darkies on the Levee. There is a captioned undated photograph of Libby Prison. Libby Prison was an infamous Confederate prison at Richmond Virginia during the American Civil War. It gained a notorious reputation for the overcrowded and harsh conditions under which officer prisoners from the Union Army were kept. A newspaper clipping lists ships that have arrived in Boston harbor from all over the world. Included in the listing is the ship's name her owners and from where she was sailing. A historian would find this a rich collection of information. There is a great deal of small detail as well as a wider perspective of life at the end of the 19th century. The sisters reference many people by their full names which makes this an excellent genealogical reference tool. An urban historian or geographer focused on the City of Boston would find a wealth of information in these as well as being an excellent cross-reference tool.It is a superb look at life at the close of the 19th century through the eyes of 2 young women who enjoy a comfortable stable life in the Boston area.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY 1890S CORNELL SISTERS; JOSEPHINE CORNELL; SHIRLEY CORNELL; JOSEPHINE HODGSON LAWRENCE LIGHT GUARD; USS CONSTITUTION; OLD IRONSIDEDS; PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY; BOSTON BOSTON HARBOR WILMINGTON MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX COUNTY MEDFORD YOUNG WOMEN IN 1890S AMERICA YOUTH LIFESTYLE AT THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY TREMONT STREET SUBWAY EXPLOSION PARTIES IN 1890S SOCIAL LIFE IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY BOSTON ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY WOOD'S MINSTRELS AMERICAN MINSTRELS SHOW LIBBY PRISON PHOTO MIDDLESEX COUNTY GENEALOGY RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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KATHERINE H KENDRICK, SecretaryBiblio.com

1912 - 1920 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT SCRAPBOOK OF PRINTED TYPED AND HANDWRITTEN PAGES DETAILING THE BEGINNINGS OF A SCHOOL ORCHESTRA COMPOSED OF MEMBERS FROM A MAINE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN OF TROUBLED FAMILIES

19200009135GOOD WILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HINCKLEY MAINE ME. Good. 1920. On offer is an magnificent and comprehensive scrapbook documenting in impressive detail the beginnings of the Good Will Orchestra a music ensemble made up of students from the Good Will Grammar School a school in Hinckley Somerset County Maine dedicated to providing assistance to students of indigent and troubled families. The book covers the time period of roughly 1912-1920. The book is a hodgepodge of various different forms: dozens of pages of what appears to be an official printed copy of the history of the orchestra titled the Good Will Record; handwritten secretary notes of the Orchestras rehearsals including notes on where and when the orchestra met what pieces were rehearsed and who was present at the rehearsal; attendance sheets for the students in the orchestra; typed and handwritten letters relating to the orchestra and a trip taken to Boston; typed pages of recitals given over the course of a few years; and many photographs of individual students and group photos of the whole orchestra together almost all of which contain notes on when the photograph was taken and who is in it. There is a tremendous amount of information contained within. Not just for the students who took part but for a well preserved time capsule of the type of music and performance in the early part of the 20th century. One particularly fascinating 23-page section seems to give the entirety of the songs and composers waltzes operas overtures phonograph records sacred music and more amounting to 150 different compositions. The book itself is in good condition. The front and back cover show some discoloration and wear and the half leather binding is somewhat frayed. None of the pages inside the book are bound so the covers serve as protection and not structure. Most of the pages inside are in good to very good condition. There are some pages that show some damage from being folded but they are few and far between. The handwriting is easily legible and readable throughout in slightly faded black ink. OVERALL: G. Text: Sept. 22 1919. The fourth rehearsal of the Good Will Orchestra was head at Moody Hall directly after school closed. Altho the attendance was small there was a good spirit and we all felt that something had been accomplished. We started in earnest to learn the amarch Imperial Swords and repeated faithfully the difficult parts so that we played it acceptably at chapel the next morning. The two selections Chansonette and Cavalry March were reviewed carefully and improvement was shown. Several pieces were reviewed An Old-Time Dance German Song Gavotte in the little brown books. The orchestra decided that whoever is tardy at a rehearsal is fined two cents whoever is absent is fined five cents. Katherine H. Kendrick. Rec. Sec. Background: Good Will-Hinckley is a charitable organization in Fairfield Maine. Organized in 1889 by George W. Hinckley the membership-driven organization is dedicated to providing assistance to indigent and troubled families. It has a campus of more than 1800 acres 730 ha in Fairfield on which it operates the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences a boarding and day school focused on agricultural and outdoor education and the Glenn Stratton Learning Center a day treatment school focused on children with social emotional and behavioral challenges. It is also home to the L. C. Bates Museum one of the oldest natural history museums in Maine.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF GOOD WILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOOD WILL ORCHESTRA KATHERINE H. KENDRICK HINCKLEY SOMERSET COUNTY MAINE GOOD WILL-HINCKLEY GEORGE W. HINCKLEY SCHOOL FOR TROUBLED CHILDREN MAINE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES MOODY PERFORMANCE HALL L.C. BATES MUSEUM GLENN STRATON LEARNING CENTER ENSEMBLE SYMPHONY WORLD WAR 1 ERA AMERICA DURING WW1 SCRAPBOOK MEMENTO AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO DANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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KATHERINE SAGEBiblio.com

1925 - 1929 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY A WEALTHY LOS ANGELES MATRON BESET BY PERFECT DAY AFTER PERFECT DAY MAKING ONE WONDER HOW SHE WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE LOOMING GREAT DEPRESSION

19250008195LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA GLENDALE. Good. 1925. On offer is an original 1925 - 1929 5 year diary authored by Katherine Sage a young wealthy woman from Glendale Los Angeles providing a window into her life during economy boom of the Roaring twenties. The diary is a five-year Ward's diary titled "A Line A Day: a condensed comparative diary for five years" it contains 365 pages with 5 daily entries of 4 lines per page. The diary is 99% complete. The book is leather bound with gilded edges the cover shows reasonable age-wearing signs. It measures 5.8' x 3.6' and is in good condition handwriting is mostly legible. Katherine Sage was born in Minnesota in 1898 or 1896. In 1925 when she started the diary she was living with her husband C. D. Dick Sage and a five months old daughter Jane. Dick Sage was a native of Iowa graduate of Creighton University in Omaha who came West in 1919. In 1922 he became an assistant sales manager of Bishop and Co Los Angeles and his career was developing successfully. Katherine mentions him getting a raise at least twice: "1927. Dick got a raise was so glad he phoned me"; Jan 30 1929. Dick got another raise - pretty nice - Dinner dance at Alexandria". From other sources it is known that in mid-1930s he became a district sales manager at the National Biscuit Company NABISCO in Los Angeles and then promoted to San Francisco Headquarters where he was responsible for Northern California Utah and Idaho branches. The family is well off Dick seems to work much and travel around on business and Katharine shares her time between caring for her daughter visits guests small trips clubs and parties. The 1920s was a prosperous time for California and Los Angeles the city was growing new businesses appeared the car usage increased. The diary gives a great picture of life of a young married woman from a wealthy family in the age of prosperity. It mentions a lot of names of friends and family members some of them with their birthday dates. She also gives names of local businesses and neighbourhoods fashionable clubs and resorts and describes purchases she makes. Naturally as a young mother she writes about her daughter almost in each entry giving a pretty good idea of how children were raised in middle class Californian families in those days including diet games education health issues: "Jan 1 1925. Took Jane to the rose parade at Pasadena. Lonely day - Glendale won 1st prize. Dinner at Belly's with Mrs. Hills. Wonderful day - Janie was as good"; "Jan2 1925. Janie 5 months old. Sat alone for 1st time. Weather like summer."; "Jan 3 1925. Janie plays peek-a-boo."; "Jan 5 1925. Feed her prune juice every a.m. Loves it". On January 12 1925 she mentions going to Los Angeles after a picture of Janie at Witzel. Witzel was a very prominent portrait photographer of Los Angeles who was Hollywood's first star photographer and made portraits of many prominent Los Angeles figures. Another noted person she mentions is Kate Brew Vaughn an American author lecturer home economics teacher newspaper writer and radio host who also lived in Glendale Jennie is growing and descriptions a getting more detailed: "Sept 14 1926. Jane is surely smart counts to 19 - and knows just every rhyme you mention only takes a few times to teach her"; "Jan 11 1927. Jennie just fine - plays so nice now - likes to ride the kids bicycle is just like a 3 years old"; "Aug 2 1927 Jane's birthday. Well Jane had her first party - 26 kids - 15 mammies - had a good time day perfect and everything went off fine - got wonderful gifts". At the age of 3 Jennie starts attending school and Katherine becomes a member of Mother's club and then is asked to become its president. Her social life is very active: "Jan 6 1926. Went to over Bellys had Rose shampoo our hair.had a little bridge party for the gang - poured rain in a.m. and half could not come but we had a nice time anyway"; "Jul 20 1926. Met Dick at factory & went to Pacific Club at Long Beach - one swell"; "Sept. 10 1926. Went to cooking school". The family is rather wealthy which can be seen seen from Katherine's purchases: "Sept 7 1927. Busy getting fall deeds - bought a new fur coat - cocoa caracal - 235 regular 450. Sure got a good buy"; "March 13 1929. Went to l.a and got a new red silk dress red and white sport shoes - red hat - sweater etc - sure cute outfits"; "March 14 1929. Expect our new car any day - got 225 on our old one"; "March 16 1929. Got our new car - Ow you classy Willy-Knight - did not get home till 5 p.m. 995.00 net". She is quite happy with her life - often writing "Another perfect day"; "Gorgeous day"; "Nice time". Altogether it gives an excellent insight into a lifestyle of middle-class Californian families at that time.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; UNITED STATES; LOS ANGELES; CALIFORNIA; PASADENA; GLENDALE; EARLY 20TH CENTURY; 1920S; ROARING TWENTIES; JAZZ AGE; AMERICAN WOMEN IN 1920S; LIFESTYLE OF AMERICAN MIDDLE CLASS IN 1920S CALIFORNIA; KATHERINE SAGE; C. D. SAGE; NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY EMPLOYEES; SOCIAL LIFE OF WOMEN IN 1920S; LOS ANGELES BUSINESSES IN 1920S; RAISING CHILDREN IN 1920S AMERICA; ENTERTAINMENT IN 1920s LOS ANGELES; WOMEN'S STUDIES; AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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LUCINDA HARDINGBiblio.com

1881 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY AN OLD COLONY MASSACHUSETTS MATRIARCH

18810008156OLD COLONY PLYMOUTH SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS. Good. 1881. On offer is a detailed diary of a woman living in Massachusetts in 1881. This slim leather book has 137 pages and is about 90% complete. Measuring 6 1/2 inches by 3 inches it is in good condition. The handwriting is legible. Lucinda Harding seems to have lived in a part of Massachusetts that has been referred to as the Old Colony. The term "Old Colony" refers to that area of southeastern Massachusetts that was once contained within the Plymouth Colony. There are references in her entries to communities in that region. Her husband's name is George. The diary is a daily reference to the many tasks that she undertakes to maintain and manage her family: "Snow but not cold. Nelson staid here he went down to the shop got his things gone to Cohasset. I hope he will get a job around here soon I am tired I have mended all day I got two quarts of oil" Jan 6; "Cold and windy I went to my cousins got a bird the boys come upstairs to sleep tonight I made little Willie a pin cushion this evening Hannah Ranell here today Mr. Campbell dead" Apr 5. She notes wider events such as the assassination of US president James Garfield: "Pleasant day President shot . Nelson starts today to go to his work" July 2. She makes reference to the comet designated C/1881 K1 which also became known as the Great Comet of 1881. This was a very brilliant comet and would have traced an easily-visible fiery trail across the skies: "Pleasant the comit was seen Thursday Friday" June 24; "Pleasant girls gone to Providence . Nelson got a barrel of flour" Oct 6; "Pleasant day snow most gone Geo is better I mended Ernest coat Georgia got the Pleurisa in his side I put mustard paste on him ." Nov 24. This diary gives a researcher or historian a very good look at the day-to-day efforts a woman would have to put forth to maintain her family. It is an excellent resource for a regional historian or social historian looking at the life and role of women in late 19th century New England.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; LATE 19TH CENTURY; 1880s; GILDED AGE; UNITED STATES; NEW ENGLAND; LUCINDA HARDING GEORGE HARDING; MASSACHUSETTS OLD COLONY PLYMOUTH COLONY; JAMES GARFIELD C/1881 K1 THE GREAT COMET OF 1881; RURAL AMERICA IN THE 19TH CENTURY; FARM LIFE IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY; WOMEN'S LIFE ON FARMS; WOMEN'S STUDIES; SOCIAL LIFE OF WOMEN IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY; AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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Margie K Nelson KellerBiblio.com

1928-1930 Diaries of the Dedicated Mother and Wife of a Shoe Trimmer Making the Most of Life in Pennsylvania During the Great Depression

0011144Lititz Pennsylvania. Good with no dust jacket. Hardcover. On offer are three diaries following three consecutive years in the life of young Pennsylvania wife and mother Margie K. Nelson Keller 1896-1987. Born in Lancaster County Margie married William Grumbine Keller 1894-1962 in 1917. William worked in a shoe factory as a trimmer. Together they had two boys and a girl. Margie lovingly recorded all three of their full names and birthdates in the back of her 1929 diary. Keller spent her entire life in Lancaster county living mostly in Lititz. Kellers diaries paint a very clear picture of domestic life at that time. Written while she was in her 30s her life is consumed with looking after her husband Bill and her young children. When she begins her diaries her boys Alfred and Arthur are approximately nine and seven when she begins her diaries. In 1929 she gives birth to her daughter Annette. The following excerpts will give a flavour of these lovely diaries: I started to wash this morning then my wash machine broke. I did not finish til in the afternoon. It was nice so it dried better than I expected. Bill came home early he had something in his eye that hurt too bad Mar 19 1928. I worked all morning. The boys did not go along with Bill today they go to bible school every day. It is just in the morning from 8 to 11 oclock. Mother gave us a chicken yesterday so this evening we killed it. Am having chicken corn pie tomorrow June 15 1928. Think of it a baby girl came to our place. Our baby was born about two oclock Monday morning Apr 22 1929. I was busy all day cleaning and baked this morning. I dont know what I would do without Arthur to help me July 12 1929. I did my weeks cleaning upstairs. In the afternoon I mended and made apple jelly. Its very cold a sudden change thats why we mind it so Sept 19 1929. I made my pineapple jam this morning and done some mending and made 2 baby dresses over for the baby. We called on Grampa Keller and at Fredericks this evening June 11 1930. They had Rally Day at Sun School this after. We all went I could not stay in the whole time on account of Annette. The church was crowded. They had a special choir. We were home the rest of the day Oct 19 1930. I ironed til dinnertime. It rained a little today. I mended this afternoon. This evening I went to the hotel and voted the strait Republican ticket Nov 4 1930. Thanksgiving Day. Grandpa Kellers and Grandpa Nelsons were here for dinner. We had two roasted ducks filling potatoes after vegetables cranberry sauce 2 kinds of pie 2 kinds cake and ice cream Nov 27 1930. These simple diaries paint a fine picture of the day-to-day life life of a young working class mother in small town Pennsylvania. If times are hard she really doesnt mention it. Instead what the reader sees is the slow rhythm of life as she looks after her family. She keeps a detailed record of daily and weekly expenses which give a picture of costs to support her family which only offers more insight into how a working-class family in the 20s made a go of it. ABOUT LITITZ PA: Lititz was first settled in 1756 by members of the Moravian Church one of the oldest Protestant denominations in the world. For the first century only members of the Moravian Church we allowed to live in the community. Even when residence was opened to others only Moravians were allowed to own property. Situated in the heart of the Amish Pennsylvania Dutchland Lititz is home to Linden Hall School the oldest all-girls boarding school in the United States and to the first commercial pretzel bakery.; Manuscripts; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Signed by Author . hardcover

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MARY or MARGARET DISCON [?]Biblio.com

1922 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY DESCRIBING A DAY SPENT TRAVELING AND VISITING A VILLAGE IN SINGAPORE NEAR SARIBUE DOLOK BY AN UNUSUALLY OBSERVANT AND INTREPID BRITISH WOMAN

19220002248KAMPONG INDONESIA SINGAPORE 1922. On offer is a super original 1922 manuscript diary of a woman who we believe is named Margaret or Mary Discon. While she has not identified herself she does seem to refer to herself at some point in the third person. The diary describes her time spent in Kampong Singapore near Saribue Dolok. Using 8½ x 14 inch sheets of paper folded but loose she describes her time over 17 pages with some photos as titled: "A Day at _____gale." While the first part of the place name is difficult to read we are sure that local researchers and historians will no doubt uncover the location especially given the detailed clues leading up to the spot. Here are some snippets: "It was with gay hearts that we sat in the lamplight making the best breakfast we could with nerves thrilling in anticipation of the days jaunt while the boy and his wife saw to the storing of baskets of provisions; lemons soda waters etc. etc. We stepped into the car as the sun was lighting the east and a cool breeze making coats very necessary. Our days outing had been looked forward to for weeks and the visit of a fellow passenger brought the journey to completion. The jungle sounds were ceasing and domestic animals of all specimens were beginning to stir. First we went through rubber then a long street of palm shaded road through a struggling and picturesque Kampong." Their car gets stuck in the mud and they have to have the village people dig them out: ".we reached Saribue Dolok which seemed to consist solely of a large store and a missionary's house but they usually have been native Kampong's hidden in the hollows here and there for we saw numerous parties of Balaks silently following each other to the market in Indian file." They are now on their way to a volcano. Also describes the natives clothing. Back to Kampong. "The Kampong of Harring all lies just above the shore guarded by banyan trees. The rest house is a pleasant little bungalow provided by the Dutch government for visiting officials and lent for a small fee to any traveler. Here we found contrary to repost that a well supplied table was provided.We crossed a small stream the stream was small but gully was broad by a bridge consisting of two thin tree trunks on one side of which was a low rattan rope which gave us help and hardly any confidence." They finally board a boat and she mentions how the crowds of people started gathering to watch them and has a photo showing just this scene. They finally return to the rest house. The diary pages were folded actually misfolded and the edges of the pages are a bit brittle and chipped with some little loss but overall Fair. . Fair. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Manuscript. hardcover

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MILLIE MCMILLINBiblio.com

1919 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT POST WWI DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A VIVACIOUS AND VACUOUS OMAHA GIRL DETAILING A FUN LIFE ALL THE WHILE THE CITY FACES VIOLENT TROUBLED TIMES MUDEROUS LABOR STRIFE AND A CHILLING REFERENCE TO RIDING AN ILL-FATED ROLLERCOASTER

19190008162OMAHA NEBRASKA. Good. 1919. On offer is a diary that records a year in the life of a young Nebraska school teacher following WWI. The slim leather-bound volume measures 6 inches by 3 1/2 inches. It contains 110 pages and is 100% complete. The writing is quite legible. Millie McMillin is a young woman living at home in Omaha Nebraska USA and teaching in a local school. Her diary runs from Aug 6th 1919 to June 30th 1920. She writes in a relaxed casual manner recording daily events at school family interactions and her very busy social life. "The Tonners left after having taken Alleene Carl and me to the "Gayety'" Time! Such a show!. Carl went out to dinner with us. Then all 5 of us went to Krug Park. I danced with Uncle Will and we all rode the roller coaster" Aug 30. It's interesting to note that Krug Park would be the scene of the most deadly roller coaster accident in the United States up to 1930. "Cousin Clara Mother and I dolled up and went to S.S. in the rain only a few there but very nice little meeting. Glory!! 'Cheter' Orr is back . Discharged Sept 22 1919" Sept 28. Her diary notes are very local and personal. She makes no mention at all of the Omaha Race Riot which took place Sept 28th and 29th. These resulted in murders the attempted lynching of the mayor and the lynching of William Brown at the hands of a 4000 strong violent mob that wrecked havoc on the downtown of the city. Eventually nearly 2000 soldiers were brought in to enforce order. "Rainy and still had a little fever so I had Mamie Duer teach again. Agreed to pay her $1.50. Cut out and worked on my new blue waist." Oct 21. The pleasure in some time away from school at Christmas is evident here: "All my cares are over for a while. Am just enjoying life . " Dec 20. All-in-all this is a chatty record of a young woman going about her life. A social historian would find this an interesting resource as it offers one backdrop to the very tense and troubled times Omaha was experiencing after the war - troubles that ranged from serious racial tensions labour disruptions and the fear of socialism.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; UNITED STATES; DOUGLAS COUNTY; NEBRASKA; MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES; 20TH CENTURY 1910s; WW1; GREAT WAR; FIRST WORLD WAR; MILLIE MCMILLIN OMAHA NE OMAHA RACE RIOTS KRUG PARK THE LYNCHING OF WILL BROWN; ENTERTAINMENT IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; NEBRASKA TEACHERS IN 1910s; YOUNG WOMEN IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; OMAHA IN 1910s; WOMEN'S STUDIES; SOCIAL LIFE IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NEBRASKA; AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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NAPOLEON LAMBERTBiblio.com

1898 - 1907 FASCINATING ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT NOTEBOOKS OF THE FRENCH CANADIAN BORN POLICE CHIEF OF CENTRAL FALLS RHODE ISLAND

18980008091CENTRAL FALLS RHODE ISLAND PAWTUCKET PROVIDENCE. Fair. 1898. On offer are 2 well-worn records of a French Canadian who became police chief of a city in Rhode Island USA. Daily events are noted in the undated pages often with just a simple line entry. Many other records are kept such as lists of family members dates of death arrests and convictions etc. The first book measures 6 1/2 inches by 4 inches. The page cover is worn. Some pages are loose and some pages have been torn out. With 199 pages it is approximately 90% complete. The second book is 7 1/2 inches by 5 inches and has 40 pages. This too is about 90% complete. Entries in both appear to be in two different handwriting styles. Napoleon Lambert was born in Marieville Quebec in 1862. He moved with his family to Taunton MA when he was 10. He moved back to Canada in 1875 but returned to live in Central Falls RI in 1883. He worked as a carpenter until 1895 when he was appointed to the newly established Central Falls Police Department on April 15th 1895. Four and a half years later he was appointed Chief of Police. He served as Chief until August 1907. He died in Dec 1919 at the age of 57. His entries in the first book are a combination of events that occurred some biographical data and gossip: "Lucien Lafrance left his wife to go out west" Oct 17 1900; "I had the picture of my four children taken at Prince's Studio on Broad St./also has the boy taken alone" May 16 1902 "Julia McHenry alias Flemming sent a tall woman to offer me $100 get her off the ". Not accepted. Time 1:30 PM Oct 22 1903. The second part of the volume is a long poem/prose piece that may or may not have been written by him. It is in English and French which reflects his bilingual background but the 'hand' is quite different. The second volume is an address book that has been used as a journal. A third of it 46 pages is an alphabetical listing of individuals and their offences many repeated: "Joe Burns: o sentenced by Judge Wilber to serve 18 months in Prov County Jail for the larceny of one lot brass worth $100.00 from the Electroletic Copper Co". Aug 12 1904 o "Larceny 30 days Oct 31 1906 Richard O'Neil; o arrested for drunkenness released" Nov 12 1896 o "Committed to the State Farm for 6 months Charge: Vagrant" Nov 27 1897 "Committed to Jail for 90 days on a charge of larceny of a dog" Dec 8 1898; "Terry Nika o arrested on a charge of assault with a stone upon Stanislaw Prasccrinski on Jan 18-05 Waived examination and was bound over to State Farm. Mar 05 Placed on probation and paid the costs" Jan 26 1905 "o Fined $2 & costs for an assault upon George Belisle on April 15-05 Paid" April 19 1905. The remaining section has had a number of pages torn out. On the 25 or so pages again is a prose piece mostly in French and again in another 'hand'. The volume contains a fair amount of genealogical information about his extended family. For a social historian especially on focusing on life in the Providence-Pawtucket part of Rhode Island this is an excellent reference to crime and punishment at the turn of the last century. Lambert joined the police force right at its inception rose to be Chief and served for a total of 12 years. His journal offers a unique look into an aspect of community life that is often not very visible.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF UNITED STATES PROVIDENCE COUNTY NAPOLEON LAMBERT CENTRAL FALLS RI PROVIDENCE RI RHODE ISLAND LATE 19TH CENTURY 1890s PROGRESSIVE ERA POLICEMEN POLICING IN THE LATE 1800'S COMMON CRIMES IN A SMALL COMMUNITY URBAN HISTORY CENTRAL FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT CANADIAN AMERICANS FRENCH CANADIANS IN THE U.S. CENTRAL FALLS CHIEF OF POLICE URBAN POLICE CRIME IN 19TH CENTURY NEW ENGLAND CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN RHODE ISLAND LAW ENFORCEMENT IN LATE 19TH CENTURY 19TH CENTURY CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NEW ENGLAND RHODE ISLAND GENEALOGY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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RALPH ALBRIGHTBiblio.com

1942 - 1945 ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II HANDWRITTEN NAVAL COMMUNICATION JOURNAL KEPT BY A METICULOUS AND ARTSY OFFICER WRITING DOWN HIS COMPREHENSIVE MATERIAL WHILE TRAINING FOR WARTIME COMBAT

19420009079TREASURE ISLAND SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA CA. Good. 1942. On offer is a truly exceptional document of WW2. It is the basic training military journal kept by Ralph Albright an actor and writer before the war and a member of the United States Naval Reserve during the duration of the war and six months after. The journal consists of loose leaf sheets on a small three-ring binder some typed but mostly handwritten. This journal presents together the two worlds that Ralph Albright lived in 1943. The world of the civilian from Spokane Washington an actor writer and avid reader and the world of the private learning the basics of the Navy in order to fight a bloody war for his country. This is a fantastic document for anyone interested in Naval basic training and/or an incredible document of the lives of a man getting ready to fight a war as it contains within an exceptional and comprehensive amount of learning material that naval privates encountered before setting out to fight in the World War. The beginning of the journal contains the typed poem The Four Prominent Bastards by Ogden Nash. Other sheets include The Ladies as recited from Rudyard Kipling by Lieut Stout The Camel written completely in shorthand Army Climbing Rules and a page of the Five Best Novels 1924-44. There are about 20 or so pages before the meat of the journal begins. There is a page titled: Addresses in which there is only one name and address: W. R. Sharkey Jr. Lieut-commander USNR. Communication Officer CFOTCPAC SUBCOM S.F. Operational Training Command. Treasure Island. San Francisco California. This seems to be his commanding officer. Most probably Treasure Island in San Francisco is where Albrights basic training took place. The next section that takes up almost the entirety of the journal is prefaced with a sheet that says NAVAL COMMUNICATION. The part is made up of an immense amount of basic training information. Duties of Comm. Officer Alarm Procedure Semaphore Procedure System of Visual Responsibility Convoy Maneuvering Use of Sextant Chemical Warfare and dozens more sections of information pertaining to naval training in World War 2 all written in legible handwriting by Pvt. Albright. There is also a couple pages of typed notes under the title Sample Log and Logs Entries Therein. It does not specify what day the logs were written. Excerpt: 0800 to 1200. Underway as before on course 282 T at 1/3 speed 115 r.p.m. 0925 Fog lifting. Increased speed to standard speed 315 r.p.m. 0930 Held quarters followed by general quarters and gun drill. Navigator instructed quartermasters in operation of underwater sound equipment. Inspected magazines and smokeless powder samples; conditions dry and normal. Accounted for all small arms and ammunition. 1030 Held man-overboard drill. Stood various courses and speeds. 1031 Lifeboat away. 1032 1/2 Life boat picked up buoy. 1035 Hoisted Lifeboat. Course 282 T standard speed 315 r.p.m. 1100 Commanding Officer held mast in case of Louis J. Upcheck 509-965 Seaman second class charged with having been negligent in the performance of duty and awarded him twenty 20 hours extra duty. 1130 William D. Downhaul 562-487 Coxswain advanced in rating to Boatswain mat second class. Authority H/L 2 May 1942 71. 1145 Shangri La entrance buoy close aboard. Stood various courses and speeds up Shangri La Harbor. So to end. There are other entries of Mid to 0400 0400 to 0800 1200 to 1600 1600 to 2000 and 2000 to 2400. At the end of the book it seems that Mr. Albright is writing a play entitled King Neptune and he has cast his fellow soldiers in the roles of Queen Princess Royal Baby Davey Jones and others. The characters have characteristics under each a plot is written out with many scratch outs and marginalia throughout and a simple drawing of a stage is drawn. His fellow soldiers McConochie Capt. Peterson Lamar Phil Potts Armstrong and others were assigned the parts in the play. The book is in good condition. The black leather cover shows a good bit of wear and discoloration. The pages are all in good shape. Albright writes either in pencil or in black ink and as stated before there are a few typed pages as well. The book has over 200 pages and very few are blank. Background: Enlisting at the age of approximately 21 on January 15 1942 Ralph E Albright was a private in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. At the time of enlistment Ralph Albright was single without dependents stood 69 inches tall weighed 140 pounds and had an education level of 1 year of college. Ralph E Albright was born in 1921 in Idaho and identified as white. He died on October 18 2004 at the age of 82.; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF RALPH ALBRIGHT WW2 WWII WORLD WAR II BASIC TRAINING WAR INFORMATION U.S. NAVY UNITED STATES NAVY USN JOURNAL NAVAL WARFARE SPOKANE WASHINGTON TREASURE ISLAND SAN FRANCISCO UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE ACTOR WRITER PLAYWRIGHT OGDEN NASH MARINE NAUTICAL AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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ROBERT H PRICEBiblio.com

1940 - 1952 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF 13 MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY A BRITISH EX PAT LAWYER LIVING IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA: ACTIVE ATTORNEY DEDICATED DIARIST AND PENPAL TO BRITISH PRISONERS OF WAR

19400001880LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA CA. Good. 1940. On offer is a very interesting World War II and post World War II era archive of 13 original manuscript diaries dated 1940 through 1952 handwritten by Robert H. Price an extremely busy attorney in Los Angeles California. Thousands of entries Price originally from England was a dedicated diarist born in 1898 thusly in his 40s and 50s during the writing of his diaries details to the reader a hard driving intense man with a soft and sensitive side for his family those involved in the War effort back home he is committed to writing multiple British prisoners of war in England and in many ways the soul of a poet using the endpapers and memorandum pages to record verse he likes and wishes to remember. One also learns of his love for classical entertainment frequently going to operas like Othello Aida Don Giovanni Il Trovatore Magic Flute and more. Traveling constantly from his multiple offices probate court work on films leading investigations meeting in other attorney's offices and his home or homes with is wife Betty and daughter Alice historians and researchers of the time and the place will be hard pressed to find a more detailed rendering of his life in Los Angeles. Price names many hundreds if not thousands of colleagues friends associates etc throughout the book and he hardly misses a day if ever there are though 2 diaries for 1952 on partially filled in. The 3" x 4" books are overall G.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA ROBERT H. PRICE WORLD WAR II WWII WW2 ENGLISH IMMIGRANT TO AMERICA LAWYERS ATTORNEYS HOME FRONT AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown

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1936-1940 Collection of Diaries of a Young Ottawa Kansas Republican Woman on the Verge of Independence

0010058Topeka Ottawa Kansas. Good with no dust jacket. Softcover. On offer is a terrific archive of four diaries spanning over four years in the life of a busy politically engaged and descriptive young Kansas woman named Stella May Durbin later Brown 1909-1977 SEE BIO NOTES AT END OF LISTING. Stella was a proud Republican and member of the the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and Order of the Eastern Star. She suffered from colitis and describes the experience of inpatient surgery and recovery in 1936 quite well. She references abdominal pain throughout her diaries. Stella works in both Ottawa and Tokepa Kansas. At one point she works at the Topeka State Hospital. Stellas entries are generally long and very newsy. Reading her diary is very much like hearing an update from a friend. Her 1936-1938 diaries are very comprehensive. In 1939 she tapers her writing begins using it as more of a ledger book for her finances and includes a few random 1940 entries and dates them as such which is a fun treat. Some excerpts give a sense of how Stella writes and the general content of her diaries: .Lois and Merv took us to see the wrecked car downtown. Two cars collided head on then Carl Murch and Eileen drove into the wreck. They werent hurt but one fellow was killed. Had quite a surprise this afternoon when Clair Spears called and came up to talk. He must have thot I was a wreck for Id shampooed and set my hair Jan 5 1936. Hottest ever recorded as late in the season. Leota called to ask me to attend the G. O. P. Party council with her in Topeka tomorrow and I dont feel like itSaw Ritz Malone and talked about the elephant cookies for the next G. O. P. Banquet. Have pills to take got Belladona for colitis Aug 24 1936. In September of 1936 Stella has a surgery in which one and a half of her tubes are removed and she reports her appendix had an attack. This surgery was presumably related to her colitis though she does not specify. She writes for several days after the surgery painting a picture of what it was like to be inpatient post-op in the 1930s. A sample excerpt from her post operative recovery is here: .Get a bath every morning alcohol rub on back and powder bath then back rub again.keeping register of doctors nurses and aids Sept 17 1936. Saw Franklin D. Roosevelt todayRuth Mother and I went to Junction to see Roosevelt. He just sat in the car and waved - rather disheartenedly we all thot. Crowd went wild Oct 13 1936. Washed and dressed straightened house & dishes about 9: 30 when 5 of K. C. Folks drove up. Busy all morning getting dinner but I let them do the dishes. Rested and we all read excerpts from grandmas diaries May 30 1936. Home after work.Not paid tonight & was surprised. Paid the balance on my shoes and they seem alright but I dont know. Put 9 pennies in bank tonite Ill get something nice with them someday Mar 25 1937. .Went to the Circle meeting.Mrs Morgan pres Mrs. Bidermans Sr Vice & yours truly Jr Vice. Also elected 1st delegate to State encampment at Topeka in May with all expenses paid Can be so nice with granddad going too Dec 10 1937. Went to see Alexanders Ragtime Band and surely enjoyed it. Don Ameche Alice Faye & Tyrone Power. Went to Cheneys for groceries but didnt see anyone I knew. Had an experience a woman tried to run Mrs. Bowlby & Nadine. Then the woman thumbed her nose audibly was I mad! Sept 14 1938. Election at Eastern Star and I was gloriously defeated! Mrs. Chalmers got it. Feel relieved but I got the best votes of all 4. She got it easily on the 2nd ballot Dec 7 1938. .Mr. Pleasant called today and Im to work in drivers license bureau at $12.60 a week am to go to Olathe Sat re to schooling. Cleaned ice box and floor all around it. Made ice cream too - butterscotch. Anna Mother and I to Star and the dummy candidate - my feet are screeching! . June 7 1939. Got letter from Frank this morn so I answered it and told him the decisions were up to him or we might try a months separation - just writing if we cared to June 20 1939. .Granddad died 3: 15am July 13Started work in Topeka State Hospital - July 30 1939Frank started work Jan 3 1940 and on his own in car on Wed 24th January Memoranda Section 1939 diary. For a social historian this group of diaries offers and excellent look at the life of a young American woman in the years immediately preceding WWII. They also portray the social structures of the time and the roles that women played within society roles that would radically change in a few short years. BIO NOTES: Stella was the third of four children born to parents William Henley Durbin and Mary Estella Getty in Ottawa Franklin County Kansas. Stella married Talmadge Abraham Brown in Ottawa Kansas on October 6 1940. Brown served 19 years in the US Navy and Stella moved with her husband for his career landing in South Carolina where Talmadge would sadly die in 1956. This archive contains four diaries covering the years of 1936-1939. All four diaries measure 6x3.75 inches. The diaries for 1936-1937 are 90% complete while the 1938 and 1939 diaries are about 60% complete. The covers bindings and pages are all in Good condition. There are several neat pieces of ephemera tipped into the diaries including . ; Manuscripts; 16mo 6" - 7" tall . paperback

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