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19090008177MISSOURI ; ILLINOIS; TENNESSEE. Good. 1909. On offer is a collection of 8 diaries the earliest is of 1909 7 diaries are for the period from 1916 to 1921 and the last one is of 1949. Diaries of 1909 1921 and 1949 have 60 pages each diaries for 1916 through 1919 are 91 pages each diary of 1920 is 365 pages and the record book is 152 pages. All diaries are in good condition and 100% complete except the record book which is 90% complete. The author of 7 of these diaries was William Robert King Jr. of St. Louis MO. He was the son of William Robert King a Presbyterian minister and founder of Henry Kendall College now the University of Tulsa. King Sr. was married and he and his wife had one child - a son also named William Robert King. A reference in the second diary notes King Sr.'s birthday which coincides with other records. A second reference Sept 1 1919 records his 24th birthday indicating he was born in 1895. This accords with his and his family's history. William Robert King Jr. was a graduate of Monmouth College and post-graduate in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He worked at the university for a while as an instructor of chemistry then as a chemical engineer and was connected with the National Carbide and Chemical Company in Cleveland. The first diary in the collection is written in 1909. It does not appear to have been written by King Jr. The age and experiences of the writer do not match up. The unknown author appears to be teaching in a high school as well as working as a minister: ". Second election for high school . Disqualified election and serious mistake in the counting ." Feb 19 1909. He probably writes about elections of school students for a trip to Washington as guests of Post-Dispatch a major St. Louis newspaper to see inauguration of President Taft that were held in February of that year. "Preached this morning on John 1:46 ." Feb 28 1909. A great many entries referred to him studying but the specifics are not mentioned: ". Studying in A.M. Teachers meeting at College" May 31 1909. This could in fact belong to King's father Rev. William Rober King Sr. For part of his career King served as superintendent of the American Sunday School Union's southwestern office in St. Louis Missouri. The second diary definitely belongs to King Jr. as he has entered his name in the ID page. Written in 1916 he is attending high school in St. Louis. His entries are filled with references to classes assignments and family: "Assigned to make up Physics and French exams in March. English Class: 9 - 10' French Class: 10 - 11' Economics Class: 12 - 1" Feb 5 1916; "History lecture. Took French make-up exam - complete failure suppose it means I quit school as I cannot get credit on anything unless I have French . " Mar 31 1916. In fact he does graduate and attends in Monmouth College in Monmouth Ill. He was involved with his church and often participated in activities there: ". Taught class communion services. Led C.E. consecration services subject: consecration of time Ps 90: 1-17 Illustrated lecture on Philippines ." Apr 2 1916. He mentions a number of landmark buildings in St. Louis including the New Central Theatre and the Jefferson Hotel. He also references the 1916 presidential elections: ". race of Wilson and Hughes doubtful ." Nov 6 1916; " . Election Wilson vs Hughes at 2 A.M. looks like Hughes Republicans carried Ill" Nov 7 1916; "Election still doubtful looks like Wilson" Nov 8 1916 ". election still doubtful . claiming fraud" Nov 9 1916; "Wilson seems elected Hurrah! ." Nov 10 1916. Amongst the many people he references is a girl referred to only as "M". The third diary 1917 continues with his college life. "M" is still very much a part of it. "M" in fact is 'Marjorie' Marjorie Scott who becomes frequently referred to in later years. Eventually they become engaged and married. WWI is indirectly referenced as well: ". company organized in college to drill every night . " Apr 11 1917; ". Situation getting critical quickly . college presidents considering disbanding schools and giving whole time to military training" Apr 14 1917. Throughout the year he keeps track of his classes and comments on assignments and marks. He is in frequent communication with his father and mother. The fourth diary in 1918 sees him still at Monmouth College. He references the sensational Dawson trial in which John Wesley Knight a 35-year-old black man was sentenced to 19 years in Joliet penitentiary for the slaying of William E. Dawson; his wife Charity and their daughter 13-year-old Georgia: "Dawson trial most of A.M. State vs John Knight ." Jan 29 1918; "Down at trial in A.M. ." Jan 31 1918; ". Dawson trial went to jury ." Feb 1 1918; ". jury convicted Knight - 19 years ." Feb 2 1918. Extensive contemporary research suggests that the Dawson murder was the work of a German serial killer named Paul Mueller who travelled the country by rail killing perhaps as many as 100 Americans before returning to Europe where he may have continued his spree. For those killings the authors contend that four innocent people were executed seven were killed by lynch mobs and four - including John Knight-served prison sentences. In August he notes a very special date: ". Red Letter Day. M promised to be my wife" Aug 28 1918. The fifth diary 1919 sees him continue his education at Monmouth. He also becomes a member of Tau Delta Phi and mentions their activities frequently. He notes president Wilson's visit to St. Louis: "President Wilson in city today speaking tour for League of Nations ." Sept 5 1919. The sixth diary 1920 sees him continuing his education at the University of Illinois at Champaign. Most of his entries revolve around university classes activities with friends and family and his relationship with Marjorie. In December he takes a major step: "Marjorie and I married by Dad at 10 A.M in church ." Dec 28 1920. The seventh 1921 continues with his university education and his married life with Marjory. He is working at least part time and Marjory is working full-time: "M is teaching class often girls for Mrs. Camp this summer ." July 10 1921; ". notice of appointment as graduate associate in chemistry from Board of Trustees ." Aug 8 1921; He finishes the year working as an associate at the university in the field of Chemistry. The eighth diary 1949 is part of the collection but was not authored by William Robert King. Records suggest that King died in 1939 at the age of 44. It might have been authored by William Robert King Sr. who after retirement and until his death in 1951 lived on his farm Church Hill near Kingsport. There are references to Kingsport TN where both King Sr. & King Jr. are buried: "Good day in old Kingsport " Dec 18 1949. A number of references are agricultural: "Repairing barn." Feb 2 1949; "Sell pigs." Apr 15 1949. There is a fascinating brief reference to international affairs in January: "Pan Asian Conference Chiang Kai Shek decided to give up presidency of China. President Truman " Jan 28 1949. There is a reference to Washington College in Tennessee where William R. King Sr. received his degree in divinity in 1890: "Board Meeting Washington College 12:15 " Feb 28 1949. The author ends the year on a somewhat dispirited note: "This has been an eventful year. . Dirty politics financial greed infidelity of men and women & break up of homes aftermath of war ." Dec 31 1949. The last volume is a loose-leaf binder compiled by William Robert King. It is really a collection of lists and data that matter to him. Although undated the 'Christmas Card' lists begin in 1923 and continue annually until 1941. As noted above King passed away in 1939 and it appears that most likely his wife Marjorie maintained this particular list for another two years. She later remarried. Other lists include names and birth dates of many other family members lists of possessions particularly coins and silver plate courses studies in university along with marks and more. It is interesting that his son William Robert King III was educated as an architect at the University of Illinois served in WWII and was present during the D-Day invasion and then later became a Presbyterian minister and missionary. Overall this is a superb collection of daily notes covering an extensive period of time in early 20th century America. For a genealogist it is a veritable goldmine. The last volume alone recounts dozens and dozens of names many associated with Monmouth College. It gives a very clear picture of university education during WWI.; Manuscript; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; 20TH CENTURY; PROGRESSIVE ERA; 1900s; 1910s; 1940s; WW1; UNITED STATES; ST. LOUIS; MISSOURI; ILLINOIS; KINGSPORT TN; TENNESSEE; HAWKINGS COUNTY; AMERICAN EDUCATION OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; PRESBYTERIAN MINISTERS IN AMERICA; WILLIAM ROBERT KING JR.; WILLIAM ROBERT KING SR.; MONMOUTH COLLEGE; UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS; TAU DELTA PHI ; DAWSON TRIAL 1918; JOHN WESLEY KNIGHT; SERIAL KILLER PAUL MUELLER; CHIANG KAI SHEK; WOODROW WILSON LEAGUE OF NATIONS; D-DAY; MONMOUTH COLLEGE ALUMNI; EDUCATION IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICA; COLLEGE LIFE IN 1910s AMERICA; MURDER TRIALS IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICA; WOODROW WILSON VISITS ST. LOUIS; 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
19090001621SERBIA YUGOSLAVIA BALKANS ALBANIA. Very Good. 1909. On offer is a very significant historical archive of ten 10 original manuscript diaries handwritten by Danilo Kalafatovic 1875-1946 former General and Chief of Staff of Royal Yugoslav Army. Dated from 1909 -1930 the author writes in Serbian Cyrillic script over 530 pages details containing military political and diplomatic notes from important historic events in Serbia Yugoslavia and the Balkans. This unique archive presents a one of a kind perspective from the cradle of conflict by one of the main players prior to World War I and then throughout the pre World War II era. The notebooks breakdown as follows: 1. 1909 - 1911 Appointed military attache in Bulgaria: 43 pp. with written text of 92 total pp. 2. 1913 Peace Conference at Bucharest: 51 pp. with written text 108 total pp. 3. 1914 WWI: total of 90 pp. with written text. 4. 1916 WWI - boarding of Serbian Troops at Vlore /Valona/ Albania: 60 pp. with written text of 72 total pp. 5. 1917 WWI - describes the condition of Serbian Army at Salonique line: 49 pp. with written text of total 120 pp. 6. 1918 some notes after the WWI has ended: 10 pp. with written text of total 56 pp. 7. 1920 Negotiations with Italy about Free State of Fiume: 100 pp. with written text of circa 140 total pp. 8. 1921 Negotiations with Czechoslovakia: 30 pp. with written text of total 70 pp. 9. 1923 Committee for Delineation with Romania: 74 pp. with written text of total 88 pp. 10. 1930 Inspector of Ground Defence: 25 pp. with written text of total 160 pp. Ranks: 1896 - 2nd Lieutenant of the Artillery; 1903 - Captain; 1 October 1915 - Colonel; 5 January 1923 - Divisional General; 11 April 1930 - Army General. Decorations: The order of the Karageorge Star III Class; The order of the Karageorge Star IV Class. Assignments: 1900 - company commander and orderly officer to the king; 1902 - Commander 5th Battery/2nd of howitzer artillery regiment; 28 March 1903 - Commander 3rd Battery/1st of Danube artillery regiment; 6 April 1907 - orderly officer to the king; 3 October 1907 - assistant to chief of staff of Danube divisional district; 1909 - chief of staff of Timok divisional district; from 8 June 1909 to 1913 - military attache in Bulgaria; also from 27 April 1911 to 1913 - military attache in Romania; from 2 September 1913 to 1914 - commander of 3rd Battalion of 7th Infantry Regiment; from 1 April 1914 to 13 July 1914 - commander of Bregalnica Infantry Regiment; from 28 July 1914 to 16 April 1916 - chief of staff of Morava Division 2nd Call; 1916 - president of Committee for troops embarkation in Valona; from 16 April 1916 - chief of Intelligence section of Supreme Command; from 25 July 1917 to 4 May 1920 - chief of Operational section of Supreme Command; 1920 - military expert in Paris and Rapallo; from 15 April 1941 - chief of staff of Yugoslav army. He died In Mozburg 1946. BIO NOTES: Born on 27 October 1875 in village of Konarevo near Kraljevo. Graduated in 26th Class of Lower and 8th Class of Higher School of Military Academy. From 1900 to 1902 went to School of Applied Artillery École d'application de l'artillerie in Fontainebleau France. In 1909 married Milica daughter of Dragomir Lazarevi from abac. They had a son Ratomir Ratko which graduated as first of the 57th Class of the Military Academy and daughter Vera. On 15 April 1941 Kalafatovi was named chief of staff of Royal Yugoslav Army and given power to negotiate surrender of the remains of the army he issued the orders for unconditional surrender. Various sizes: smallest 10 5 x 6 5; largest: 16 x 10 5 cm. Overall VG.; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF DANILO KALAFATOVIC ROYAL YUGOSLAV ARMY PEACE CONFERENCE AT BUCHAREST SERBIAN HISTORY ALBANIA SERBIA YUGOSLAVIA MACEDONIA GREECE GREEK HELLAS WORLD WAR I WWI WW1 WORLD WAR II WWII WW2 BALKANS GERMANY SALONIQUE SALO . unknown
19090001418CHENGTU SICHUAN PROVINCE CHINA. Good. 1909. On offer is a simply super archive of three 3 historically significant manuscript diaries and journals authored and handwritten by Dr. Will P. Sheridan and his wife Mary W.P. dated 1909 1910 and 1911. Curiously inscribed noting that the diary is primarily Will's but Mary does the actual writing. The largish two-days to a page Grand & Toy 8½ x 7 inch journal style books sent by Toronto friend Ethel Cassidy are filled with this extraordinary Canadian missionary and doctor's narrative while in China at the C.M.M. General Hospital Chengtu. Rarely missing days though the 1911 book was delivered to China late but pages from another notebook are enclosed. The writings run from the mundane duties of daily life observations regarding Chinese medical methods comparing Western methods and all matters of day to day life like their 4th Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 16th 1911 their baby Virginia adoringly referred to as 'Little Girl Baby' plus almost daily fully written descriptions and opinions of this couple with a keen observant eye and obviously accomplished diarists. Adding a superb depth to the breadth of their mission are a number of ephemeral pieces including letter copies notes financials lists of visitors Christmas gifts recipes newspaper cuttings and Chinese Imperial decrees etc. etc. provide for an extraordinary detailed look into Christian outreach in China at the very moment of China's move into the Modern Era from just before the Wuchang Uprising and the ascendancy of Sun Yat-Sen. Some loss to the spine and detached covers on the 1910 and 1911 books with 1909 VG but overall G.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MISSIONARY MISSIONARIES MISSIONS DOCTORS ON TRAVELS THE MIDDLE KINGDOM TRAVEL HISTORY OF CHINESE CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY WESTERN MEDICINE CHRISTIAN CHRISTIANITY OUTREACH TURN OF THE CENTURY CHINA MODERN ERA VADE MECUM 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 TRAVEL 20TH CENTURY 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 Wuchang Uprising Wuhan Republic of China Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Yuan Shikai Qing government post Boxer Rebellion Chengdu Chengtu Sichuan Province Southwest China . unknown
1909000965Plymouth Boston Jabez Corner Massachusetts MASS MA. Very Good. 1909. Leather. On offer is an original archive of four 4 handwritten manuscript diaries penned by Edward W. Bradford Jr. b. May 4th 1880 thusly 28 to 35 years old over the writings of Plymouth Massachusetts. Mr. Bradford as identified in gilt lettering on the red leather cover appears to be an esteemed member of the community given the number of important events and meetings he attends the clubs he frequents and his activities whether at home or traveling. He appears to travel between Plymouth Boston and Jabez Corners. A casual reading finds he worked as the Deputy Collector of the Customs House and may have also at some point worked in the coal and wool industries. Further research suggests his father was Edward Winslow Bradford who married Miss Janet A. Ellis in 1875. The Bradford name via Edward Winslow traces back to the Mayflower.The years 1909 1913 1914 and 1916 and besides recording births and deaths of friends and family and notables he also provides a super look at the pre War era of a young family man enjoying a life of family and friends and high society life. VG.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; WORLD WAR ONE WWI BOSTON PLYMOUTH MAYFLOWER FOUNDERS ARCHIVE MASSACHUSETTS CUSTOMS COMMERCE TAXES AUTOGRAPH HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT 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 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 . hardcover
1909000663Philadelphia Alaska. Very Good. 1909. On offer is an Alaskan Cruises souvenir diary for the 1909 travel season. One third of the book is pre-pinted information for tourists some wonderful photos of sights to anticipate along the way including; Old Kassan a deserted Indian village and native basket sellers. The unidentified writer does a super job detailing every leg of their adventure. While not expressive the diary is a point by point recitation of each day's highlights. A great deal of financial detail is included in the telling of the trip which begins June 1 1909 through July 8th. VG with minor damage to the spine.; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; 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 TRAVEL STEAMSHIP SAIL PHOTOGRAPHY 19TH CENTURY ENGINEER ENGINEERING TRAINS TRAIN RAILROAD AMERICANA WOMEN STUDIES ALASKA STEAMSHIPS STEAMERS SWAN LAKE CAMP ; Signed by Autograph . unknown
19090001033BOONTON NEW JERSEY NJ. Good. 1909. Manuscript. On offer is a super piece of New Jersey Americana being a 1909 handwritten manuscript diary authored by Edmund S. Mills Jr. a 14 year old Boonton New Jersey boy. Peppered with entries of local references genealogy and events of local national and international events such as "a sleigh ride to Denville; Papa went to Dover this morning to work on his book advertising related; Papa and I went for a long walk this afternoon toward lower Montville". There are some historical related entries such as "battleship fleet which left Hampton Roads in 1907 will return to that place today after going around the world" referring to the battleship USS Vermont a ship commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt to show the rest of the world U.S. Naval power. Entry on March 4 mentions the inauguration of new incoming president William Howard Taft. Also an avid baseball fan entries of 4/14-16 are related to the new season opening Brooklyn-Giants game ending in a tie and then Brooklyn winning on 4/16. 8th grader big fan of ice skating avid church attendee elected president of his class of which he was very excited. Quite dedicated to his diary from January 1 to April 27 for the remainder of the year there are 9 more entries but still well over 100 pages of entries of interesting American. Of further interest is his association to Robert Brown Carnahan Jr. his uncle a very successful steel industrialist and one of the principle subjects in the book "True Steel - The Story of George Matthew Verity". Gilt-edged leather shows some edge wear small piece missing from bottom edge-back flap otherwise VG.; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; Genealogy Boonton Industry Oil Oilman New Jersey Personal Memoir Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana Religion Pioneer ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT . unknown
1909000966German Hollow Pharsalia Smithville New York NY USA. Good. 1909. On offer is an original handwritten 1909 diary by a young upstate New York girl who besides being a hard worker on the family's farm she works hard at her photography hobby which she details. Every day from January 1st 1909 through October 13th then intermittently to January 10th 1910 our unidentified writer tells of the work the visits both local and family events and with a subtle passion this young lady tells of her travels near and far to get photos of friends local spots of note and even particular animals. She mentions her travels and those of her family to include Smithville Eatonville German Hollow Oxford Lull Schoolhouse Bridlebow district Pharsalia and many many more. She also notes many names and occasions that local historians and genealogists will appreciate including: Dr. Stuart the Pike girls Hazel Ed Fields Benedicts Auctions Raymond and Edna Steere Ma Oats Mr. Gales George Dorrid Mrs. Breed's funeral Ray Lambs Bill Beckwith Mary Barrows Myron and Clara Eaton Mrs. Barnes Addie Gales Grace Simpson . Snippets include notes on: developing the film to great success Geo and Levi dug out two skunks and got $3.50 for them two things came from Sears last night off to the creamery to cream ice tapping and sugaring off maple syrup. This notebook style book is in good shape save for cover being rubbed chipped and creased. The insides are better save for the odd spot where the pencil has been rubbed and the words illegible. Overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; PRE SUFFRAGE FEMINISM WOMEN'S STUDIES PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHERS 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 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 ONEIDA CHENANGO GENEALOGICAL . unknown
19090009189AT SEA. Good. 1909. On offer is a super 2-volume diary of a young boy who would go on to play a leading role in one of the largest naval battles in World War II. Written in a very legible hand the diary of 14 year old Carlos Wilhelm Wieber later Rear Admiral Wieber is a detailed 113-page description of a 1909 cruise with his parents from Manila to Europe via Japan China southeast Asia and the Middle East. It is an utterly fascinating read too as this is an unusual glimpse into the early life of one who would 34 years later return to Philippine waters as commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Essex. Under his command Essex played a pivotal role in the Battle of Leyte Gulf winning him the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat. Wieber's day-to-day descriptions offer an intimate look into the life and times of well-off and/or well placed members of American and European society. Replete with observations on people he saw or met places visited and experiences this is a 14 year old boy's clear-eyed account of all he encountered. The books are in excellent condition the handwriting clear and legible with grammar and language that belies the youth of the writer. Included is a newspaper clipping from the Singapore Free Press dated November 25 1909 recounting the arrival of his ship the steamer Prinzess Alice which many had given up for lost in a typhoon. The reverse of the large clipping has snippets of information from 'Help Wanted' and commercial items. Business cards for Chinese guides in Canton include one with a recommendation from HRH the Duke of Connaught Queen Victoria's grandson. There is an undated but likely WWII photograph of Wieber with 2 other officers beside a bomber. There is also a watercolour postcard of a cruise ship of the Nord Deutsher Lloyd line - a large German shipping line that later became today's Hapag-Lloyd AG. Taken together this is a fascinating glimpse into a world that was soon to change irrevocably. Overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CARLOS WILHEM WIEBER RADM HAPAG- CARLOS WILHEM WIEBER USS ESSEX BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF PRINZESS ALICE HRH DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LLOYD AG WWII WW2 NAVAL NAUTICAL MARINE TRAVEL DIARIES MEN'S STUDIES 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 . unknown
19090001023GIBRALTAR TANGIERS FEZ MOROCCO. Very Good. 1909. On offer is a simply sensational seventeen 17 page handwritten original journal detailing a British Legation mission of some importance to meet with the Sultan of Morocco in 1909. This 100 year old coverless folio sized journal is an account of a political mission most likely from April 19 1909 to December 1909. Historians and collectors of the World War I era and the history running up to the 'Great War' and of North Africa will acknowledge this was a critical period of Moroccan history when European countries were trying to influence Morocco. One online source claims: "The first years of the 20th century witnessed a rush of diplomatic maneuvering through which the European powers and France in particular furthered their interests in North Africa. Disputes over Moroccan sovereignty were links in the chain of events that led to World War I." In a strong neat hand our author Corporal Stanley R.A.M.C. Medical Orderly reports just such a mission and he begins with a list of all the members of the mission; the Minister the Hon. R. Lister a Doctor Major C.E.P. Fowler Military Attache Colonel Count Albert Edward Wilfred Gleichen who appears to have published Journal of our Mission to Fez 1909 By the Military Attaché London: Harrison & Sons 1909 and a number of other WWI related books that may very well have come from this manuscript or his own parallel journal wives secretaries attaches valets/grooms etc. This is an absolutely stunning record of the trip with the commentary beginning on Gibraltar then on to Tangiers and then Fez. Along the way Stanley notes many mishaps of early exotic travel; wild camel attack causing multiple injuries and a broken leg insurgent attacks shootings deserters storms visiting royalty . Living in tents and traveling across deserts this is very well written by an intelligent keen observer and in many ways typical British soldier and citizen who has a great handle on the written language of the day. Some of the super commentary includes Corp. Stanley's description of a presentation of gifts to the Sultan wherein the Minister gifted the Sultan a beautiful gold Bulldog statue. In return the Sultan gifts a moth eaten camel blanket a rogue stallion that was returned due to its wildness and further embarrassed the company by not giving the traditional gift of a curved silver knife to all members. The Corporal's disdain for the event drips from the page. This is fascinating relic of British colonial times and the global politics pre World War I. VG.; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; MOROCCO MAROC BERBERS MOORS TANGIERS FEZ PRE WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR ONE AFRICA NORTH AFRICA 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 BRITAIN BRITISH BRITISH EMPIRE RAF World War I WW I TRAVEL GERMANY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS RAMC BRITTANICA Alaouite Rattigan Gleichen Travel British Empire King George . unknown
19090001865RICHMOND INDIANA IN. Good. 1909. On offer is a very interesting original 1909 manuscript diary and journal handwritten by Dale Barnum of Richmond Indiana. Mr. Barnum is a young man using slang of the day. He writes about concerts and plays he attends and mentions seeing Mid Summer Nights Dream and says it was "punk". He is also extremely interested in local crime criminal arrests politics and current events which local collectors and historians of the Richmond Indiana area will appreciate. Here are some snippets: "42 arrests last mon - drunks." "12 counties voted dry this week 42 dry now." "Prof Trueblood and Rev. T. P. Walter in trouble. See Mar. 31 - in Feb. only 7 arrests for drunk. "Ed Nesmith arrested." "Cool but fine - Mamma worries about me." "The Railsback meek shooting affair. Father & son killed." "J. B. Gordon assaulted at 9 o'clock by Byram Robbins." "Earl Brown killed himself at 4 pm today see June 8." "Cabinet meeting. Earl Browns body found today." "The great tariff fight is on." "Commenced working 59 hrs. per week." "Picnic at the glen Ray Bess x Roy Maude x Will Frank x Ancil Eva B. x P. I and Vera B. A hot time. Pass the beans." "Harry Rife murdered Mrs. Griswald at Eaton." Casual research finds the specifics of this horrid crime: Harry Rife shot Mrs. Lida Griswald after she rejected his advances in the library where she worked in front of her son. He was sentenced to death and died in the electric chair in 1910. Dale also mentions this. The 4" x 3" and the outer cover has some issues the leather is dry and fragile and has torn in places but it is still complete and the pages are not affected. The handwriting is quite legible and there are 274 entries. Overall G. ; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF RICHMOND INDIANA DALE BARNUM GENDER STUDIES MAN'S STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICANA SOCIAL HISTORY 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
19090001698PORTLAND MAINE ME. Good. 1909. On offer is an original manuscript 1909 through 1913 diary handwritten by Grace Waldron Calvert the daughter of Colonel William H. Waldron a pioneer journalist and one of five original publishers of the Boston Herald. He was instrumental in developing several other publications but in 1872 he established the Lewiston Weekly Gazette and in 1876 his son-in-law Thomas E. Calvert Grace's husband entered into partnership with him and became editor of the Gazette. Colonel Waldron died in 1881. Grace and Thomas of Portland Maine belonged to a County Club took numerous trips to New York attend balls plays recitals and even a reception at the white house in 1912 and much more. She also belongs to a "Current Events" club. Grace's daughter was a soprano singer who studied under Alfred Brinkler. Ephemera such as newspaper clippings inside the diary mention her events. There is also a newspaper article which talked about an illness her other daughter Dorothy experienced and the diary also talks of this. Dorothy spends over a month in the hospital. Here are some snippets: 1909 "In all day. Tom and I went to see The Witching Hour. John Mason leading man. Great play. John Mason nearly spoiled the play by being under the influence of something .Telegram from O. W. L. that Dr. gives no hope asking me to go on. I telephoned in reply to know if I was needed immediately. Home all day. Sewed all day .Shampoo at 9. Had a woman to cook for us all day. Country Club P.M. with Grace. Home in Mr. Woodman's car. Mrs. Wilson and Elizabeth here to dinner. John Alden and wife here evening .Twenty three years ago today since our little Tommy died. Miss Mayer here sewing. Sewed with her .Downtown A.M. on business. Country Club P.M. Grace went to Bath in Government boat with some people from Mt. Williams .Grace and I had delightful day. Went down the bay with Mr. Brownell and a party in his motor boat. Dolly could not go not well. Had picnic on shore. Home at six P.M .Shampooed. Downtown A.M. on business. Took Lizzie to Country Club P.M. Went to Cushing's Island with a crowd at 10:30. Helen Phillips went away .In all day. Aunt Anna walked to Eastman's. We all went in to Mr. Brinkler's in evening. Grace sang and sang well. Jefferson theatre opened .Went to station with Gertrude's who went to New Harbor. Dr. Hull Meta and I went to Long Island for sail at 4 P.M. We three with Cleeland went to Keith's theatre in evening .Downtown A.M. Miss Reynolds fixing my lace gown. Charity Ball. Ross dined here. Dolly went to the Venus. Had fine time at the ball. In all went well " 1910 "Lovely day. Dolly and I walked part way to County Club P.M. Had "Tea" with Mr. Harvey Smith. T. E. C. and I played bridge evening. Mistake. In all day Sunday worked on business matters .I went driving with Aunt Anna. Pleasant. Went to see Dr. Thompson with Dolly. Went to La Fayette to see Mrs. Rice who has an opening. She was here in P.M. Mrs. R. in evening to show corset ." 1911 "Graces wedding day. Weather perfect. Beautiful wedding. Reception very satisfactory. Grace and Percy went to Boston on 3:35 train. Masquerade party to which we all went in evening. Mr. Bishop went to New York .Dr. Ruffin came in to see Grace. She is in fairy good condition .In town A.M. Tried on my suit first time. Back to W. Medford. Dressed and we all came into Kittredge-Hamlin wedding. Very warm day .In all day. Mrs. Newman here finishing my gown. Went to Charity Ball evening. Fine Party. Downtown A.M. Nammie here all night. Mrs. Holland here. Shampoo and facial ." 1912 Lovely day. Grace taken sick about 2 A.M. Baby came at 1:30 P.M. A beautiful little girl. Dorothy. Eleven and ½ hours she was sick. Did not expect her for 3 weeks. 8 ½ pounds .I went to the President's reception to the _____at the White House. Great crowd .Pleasant and spring like. G. went to dentist A.M. I took C. Denison to see Baby Mine and the Russian Dancers at the Bellosco . Then to Tea Cup Inn for cup of tea Cloudy. Percy and Capt. Brigham went to S____in the machine. Grace and Mrs. Bingham went to see Officer 660 in evening. Girls went to tea at Elizabeth ." 1913 "In the house all day. Molly asked to see me and asked me to read to her which I did. She does not want to see anyone .Gen. Tilden's father Col of the 16th Maine Regt. Called with Charles Gordon Sr. and Jr. They are on their way to Gettysburg. Auto ride with C. A. G. Jr. P.M .In all day. These days from the second day of July to the fourth are anniversary days of the Battle of Gettysburg .Dolly taken terribly ill about 10 A.M. upon coming in from downtown. Hurried to hospital by Dr. Operated upon at 2:45. Dr's Thompson and Brock. Ulcer had perforated stomach. I staid at hospital all night. D. wanted me about 1 A.M. Went in to see her ." The 1909 has full handwritten entries for every day. The other years are about ½ to ¾ full. The diary measures 5" x 7 ¾" and is Overall G.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF GRACE WALDRON CALVERT THOMAS E. CALVERT COLONEL WILLIAM H. WALDRON BOSTON HERALD ALFRED BRINKLER BOSTON PORTLAND MAINE JOURNALISM JOURNALISTS NEWSPAPERS NEWSPAPERMEN GENDER STUDIES WOMEN'S STUDIES AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS BIOGRAPHY SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT 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
19090007007ASEA ABOARD THE S.S. CHINA. Good. 1909. On offer is a sensational original manuscript travel diary providing a very detailed description of an eventful round-the-world cruise taken in 1909 hand written by a California man with a keen eye for observation and a gift for description. The 7 x 4 inch book has 200 pages or so and is a little more than half filled and commences June 14 to September 7th ending abruptly upon leaving Naples. The author H.A. Sommer and his wife Milly left their home in Los Angeles and travelled by train to San Francisco where they spend some time touring. He comments on the ruins of City Hall and the Courthouse and the destruction caused by the great earthquake of 1906. 'We also viewed the Ruins of the City Hall and Courthouse from the last great Earthquake a horrible sight. Form this we can obtain a slight Idea of what the terrible destruction must have been.' June 14 They then board the Steam Ship China for their journey to Asia. Their first major stop is Hawaii and his notes are very descriptive ranging from Japanese warships in the harbor to architecture and the local people. 'The whole city of Honolulu is a Dreamland it lacks word to describe its climate is perfect all year round never above 84o and seldom below 70o. As we rode back and forward on the street we noticed every Residence large or small was surrounded by a large variety of flowers and trees.' June 23 En route there are two deaths one described as a suicide by a crew member and another of a steerage passenger who died of illness. He describes the burial at sea. 'This morning we got up early to see the burial of the dead Japanese . no one appeared except Milly myself and another Gentleman the corpse was sewed in the Canvas and heavy leaden weights attached to it resting on a board at the stroke of 4 bells 6 o'clock the Captain appeared Bible in hand the first officer being already on deck. The Captain ordered the Engines to be stopped and he after every one present uncovered their heads proceeded to read out of the Bible. The two Quartermasters stepped forward took hold of the American flag which covered the dead body the pushed it forward then a couple of Sailors lifted the rear End and the body slowly gliding forward dropped in the Sea and all was over. June 29 He devotes a number of pages to their stop in Japan and his descriptions are rich in detail: A clear morning after breakfast we had our baggage taken ashore as our boat made fast we noticed some little Jap's- having red Caps on their heads looking much like dressed up monkeys they took hold of all baggage carried it to the customs house. June 6 everything is very tiny small houses People Streets and Street Cars narrow and crooked street what gives them an ancient appearance. Houses are built close together with tile roofs. People in general are quiet and modest. p. 26. Their voyage continues on via China Hong Kong Singapore Ceylon Egypt Arabia and The Holy Land including Jerusalem Jaffa. The same rich descriptions continue. The diary ends abruptly on Sept 7th as they are making passage from Naples to Genoa. There is no hint as to reason and the reader can only speculate. On the following pages p 106-107 there is an entry by one Mitchell Jon Cremin dated Feb 24th 1964. Context suggests this was a boy as he took it to his school. He said that he found the journal in an old house. Cremin says: He meaning Sommer rote about his wife wen she dide on the ship p. 107 However there is no way to verify this. For a historian this is an outstanding collection of observations and descriptions of life in many parts of the world from a time long past. Whether a historian a researcher into cultural differences or simply one who enjoys the rich tapestry of people and nations of that time that move across these pages this journal is a gem. The journal is in good condition and all pages are intact. ; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF TRAVEL JOURNAL HA SOMMER SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE HAWAII SANDWICH ISLANDS CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE WORLD MITCHELL JON CREMIN STEAM SHIP CHINA JAPAN BURIAL AT SEA SUICIDE ABOARD SHIP STEAM SHIP CHINA SS CHINA 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
19090002041ITALY NAPLES TUNIS NORTH AFRICA TUNISIA. Good. 1909. On offer is a fascinating original manuscript diary handwritten by James Grey Turner of London England. James besides writing an extraordinary 94 page travel diary with ephemera mostly postcards 90 of his trip through the Middle East and Mediterranean including Naples then Tunis was married to Evelyn and together they birthed a very famous son; George Grey Turner bio info to follow. Turner explains the trip on the first page: "The 30th Sept. 1909 was the date fixed upon which I was to cease work with the firm Lloyd's Bank Limited the successors of Lambton and Company "The Bank in Newcastle upon Tyne and elsewhere." My wife and I had often built "Castles in the Air" when looking forward in past years to such a time actually arriving. We had after grave thought and considerations decided to give up housekeeping and in future for a time at least to "live in our boxes." We did so with greater confidence seeing that Jim was the only one left to us at home and he being to all appearances in capital health and well able to look after himself in "digs" of the most comfortable kind that we thought we had found for him. So on the 8th October 1909 we left No. 1 Queen's Road in the company of Lily bound for London which was to be the first stage of our trip to Naples where we quite hoped to stay the winter that both my wife and I might benefit by change of climate and the sunny shores of Italy." Things do not work out the way they wanted and much of the diary is spent in Tunis. One of the highlights is their meeting with the famous painter Louis Gage Mason and his wife and tucked in are two photo postcards of each. It seems that the diary has been handed down by James Grey Turner to his son George Grey Turner and then it was handed down to his son Elston as evidenced by the handwritten inscription on the first page that says "To Elston from Grammie Xmas 1930." BIO NOTES: George Grey Turner was born in 1877 and was an English Surgeon. He received a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1903 and served with the Royal Army Medical Corps in the First World War. As a young surgeon he travelled around the world being received by the Pope Mussolini the King of Italy and King Alfonso of Spain. Five years before his death Grey Turner was made President of the International Society of Surgeons. After the war Grey Turner was briefly famous for performing one of the earliest operations to attempt the removal of a bullet from a soldier's heart. The bullet was never removed but Grey Turner's surgery saved the patient's life. During the following decades Grey Turner worked with early cancer research and anticipated the development of Chemotherapy. A type of bruising Grey-Turner's sign was named after the surgeon. His name plate is pasted to the inside front cover of the journal. The 7" x 9" x 1 ½" book's binding is cracked some pages excised and overall fairly worn but overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF JAMES GREY TURNER ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEON ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS LOUIS GAGE MASON GEORGE GREY TURNER LONDON ENGLAND TUNIS AFRICA MEDITERRANEAN MIDDLE EAST TUNISIA NORTH AFRICAHANDWRITTEN 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
19090008143SWEETWATER NEVADA. Good. 1909. On offer is a very unique collection of diary and papers from store keeper in the American west at the turn of the last century. The collection consists of a small diary and a collection of ephemera. The diary measures 4 inches by 2.75 inches. It is leather bound. It contains 365 pages plus memoranda and is about 60% complete. The cover is in good condition and all of the pages are intact. The handwriting is legible. The ephemera consists of 3 letters a photograph/portrait newspaper clippings and receipts. Milton Diltz Holton a member of a noted Kentucky family was born in Mount Sterling Montgomery County KY in 1869. He came to Murray at the end of the 19th century was a second Mayor of Murray and a Master Commissioner of the Calloway county in the early 1900s. He studied law changed several jobs but since 1905 was mainly working in the insurance business. He was married and he refers to 3 children in his letters home. He passed away in 1948 at the age of 78. His wife Juliet lived her life in Murray KY. She was born in 1877 and passed away in 1960 at 82 years of age. Some time around the turn of the century Holton left his home and travelled to Dawson Springs KY. Later he became interested in a mining proposition in Sweetwater Nevada where it appears that he while looking after it worked in a General Store then he worked for a Travel Insurance Company near Chicago. His diary is dated 1909. The ephemera contains letters dated as early as 1904 Dawson Springs and 1908 and 1909 from Sweetwater. NV. These along with U.S. Postal Money Order receipts would suggest that he has been seeking work to support his family. The Sweetwater Range was the scene of a great deal of prospecting and mining. It was not as productive a region as nearby Brodie Aurora or Masonic regions the latter mentioned several times in the diary. ". not much business. Dave Leroy came down on his stage - which came down from D.O. Moodies camp and staid all night says he has a contract for 50 feet." Feb 8. ". Stage business is good. Not much in store." Mar 8 ". Groves over. Buck Top Conway and Gord's partner left for Brodie this A.M. Cohn left this morning. Davis said he was going to Yenington also Brodie and Mono Lake ." May 9. The work is hard and business is fairly slow. He recounts the comings and going of men working in fairly isolated communities in the Sweetwater mountain range. Both his diary and the money order receipts show that he continually sent money east to his wife. One of the 3 letters is a beautiful note from his wife: ". You mustn't forget Dily a little momma who is playing the best little mother she knows how to your children and remember she needs all the assistance i you can give her. You'll be a better happier man to know you are doing all in your power to help your own. With Love and best wishes . your wife Julie Ann." Letter dated Mar 28 1909. Also included is a black and white portrait of Holton taken in St Louis MO. At some point in time Holton returned home to his family. A fourth child was born. He resumed the life insurance business and over a long career became very successful in that industry. He is buried with his wife in Murray KY. This is an outstanding personal collection illustrating the struggles and efforts of a man to support his family at the turn of the 20th century. His diary provides a fascinating glimpse into the way of life in the small villages and camps of Nevada that are now long gone ghost towns. This would be quite helpful to genealogists as he mentions many names in the sparsely-populated Nevada - California mountain region around Sweetwater as well as the names and descendents noted in the obituary.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF UNITED STATES EARLY 20TH CENTURY; 1910S; PROGRESSIVE ERA; MILTON DILTZ HOLTON; SWEETWATER RANGE; CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH; SWEETWATER USMC; BRODIE NV; MASONIC GULCH NV; MURRAY KY SWEETWATER NEVADA; LYON COUNTY; MURRAY KY; CALLOWAY COUNTY KY GENEALOGY; KENTUCKY; DAWSON SPRING KY; MINING IN NEVADA IN THE 1900s; PROSPECTING IN NEVADA; INSURANCE BUSINESSES IN KENTUCKY AMERICAN WEST; MURRAY MAYORS IN THE EARLY 1900S; KENTUCKY POLITICIANS IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; INSURANCE BUSINESSES OF CALLOWAY COUNTY; KENTUCKY BUSINESSMEN OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY NEVADA ECONOMY OF THE EARLY 20TH 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
19090002179WHITE MOUNTAINS NEW HAMPSHIRE. Good. 1909. On offer is a super early detailed 1909 manuscript and photo automobile travel diary of a trip to the White Mountains in New Hampshire and then later to Philadelphia. The 6¾ x 4 inch flipbook style diary has over 100 pages of handwritten entries and 30 or so photographs of the trip and party. While there are no ownership signs the writer refers to her husband Ernest and when joined by other family members she includes 'Pa Pratt' leading us to assume her married name is Pratt. Here are some snippets: "Left Middleboro on the 7-48 train for our trip to the White Mountains we left North Station Boston promptly.first stop at Lynn where four people joined our party. There are about 25 of us. We stopped at Salem and Newburyport.The train stopped 5 minutes at Portsmouth NH Louise and I walked down the station platform but nothing seemed very thrifty We could see Mt Kearsarge and all the others. Had a fine breakfast and at 7 started on a carriage ride to Jackson. Not a cloud in the sky.We saw white horse and cathedral ledges moat iron Kearsarge Mountains. The ride was splendid 18 miles and Jackson was a beautiful Mt village. Glen Ellis Falls are certainly wild and picturesque. He noticed the fir balsam as it made the morning air fragrant At 11 we boarded a train for Crawford Notch and sat in the observation car all the way never was anything so fine as that ride. The mountains and deep ravines thickly wooded were beautiful in their autumn splendor After dinner we walked up to the ledges on Mt Willard and had a beautiful view of the notch. The railway curves in and around the sides of the mountains. At 3:40 we left for Bethlehem the highest town in New Hampshire the scenery was fine. We changed cars at and again at Bethlehem. On our way we saw the Mt Washington house at Bretton Woods. Mt Washington itself has been very clear all day and 42 people enjoyed a wonderful view from the top at Bethlehem we transferred to the Uplands Hotel and were assigned to room 4 on the first floor We climbed part way up Mt Deception but there was not much of a view on account of the tall trees Here we visited the magnificent Mt Washington house. The views from the broad piazzas are not to be described and all the furnishings are almost beyond imagination We started on our 32 mile ride through the Franconia Mts the roads were muddy and the way steep. The scenery was grand in all directions. We visited Echo Lake and heard our voices come back from the rugged rocks of the opposite mountain." The cover is damaged and stained but overall G.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MRS. ERNEST PRATT WHITE MOUNTAINS NEW HAMPSHIRE TRAVEL PHOTO ALBUM EARLY CAR TRAVEL AUTOMOBILE TRIPS EARLY 20TH CENTURY TRAVEL PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN 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
19090008191BRITAIN - IRELAND - SCOTLAND ERIE PENNSYLVANIA. Fair. 1909. On offer is a fascinating original manuscript travel diary handwritten by a leading figure working with orphaned and homeless children in the early years of the 20th Century. Measuring 6.5 inches by 4 inches the diary contains 192 pages and is 100% complete. The spine of the book has been damaged. The cover shows some wear at the corners but is intact as are all pages within. The handwriting is legible. This travel diary was written by Sarah A. Reed from Erie PA. Reed was the president of an association that helped orphaned and homeless children for 45 years in Pennsylvania. The Children's Center was founded in 1871 in Erie Pennsylvania by a group of women interested in helping orphaned and homeless children. Sarah A. Reed was an original member of this group who founded "The Association for Improving the Conditions of the Poor and a Home for the Friendless". Miss Reed served as President for 45 years from 1889 to her death in 1934. Her contributions to the agency's early development were so substantial that in 1935 the Center was renamed in her honor. She played a very significant role in the community life of Erie. So great was her impact that there is a children's center in Erie named for her today.This travel journal is actually a handwritten copy made by Reed for her travelling companion Emma Sargent. There is a dedication page written by Sarah that states: "This copy of my record of our trip of 1909 made for my dear friend and companion no the entire journey Emma Sargent: We only wish history like this would repeat itself. Sarah A. Reed". The travel diary written in 1909 describes their trip to Ireland England and Scotland. The diary covers the period July 31 to Oct 3 1909. They leave the Pennsylvania Railroad Station and later transfer baggage aboard the Steamship "Haverford". The diary is filled with details of life aboard ship during the passage as well as their journeys through the countries. "Winthrop Emma & I leave at 6:30 am and out into Broad at P.R.R. station for out breakfast after which we are out the dock we attended to leaving out baggage and have it put on the steamer Steamship "Haverford" than we went on board and inspected our state room. We found everything clean and bright and we things were put up we went on deck with people" July 31; A perfect day ending in a glorious sunset and long bright twilight. Emma and I got our things in order for landing and made farewell visits with friends all are soon to leave at noon our ship entered the Irish Channel. The views all the way out interesting. At 9:30 the ship stopped and a tender came along side Mr W. and all on board and our friends the Reynolds came with us and were off for Ireland. Flood lights Made disembarking look lovely as we landed at the dock and went through customs than we went to Queens Hotel and all in good order" August 10. She notes not only the various sights but also the intensely local experiences. For someone in her role this must have been especially moving: "Dublin made a fine show as our train neared the station we found the station crowded with people and they had come forward to show their sympathy for the family of a Miss Nicholes who had lost her life in Bantry Bay trying to save young girl who had fallen into the water. We stood in silence with the many friends as the flower covered casket was carried to near the entrance near the Shelbourne Hotel where we had engaged a room." August 16. Leaving Ireland they journeyed to Glasgow Scotland before heading south to England: "Went on board the steamer at 10 am and had our farewell look of the coast of Ireland through a misty rain but before land the sun came out and in two hours time we landed at Sturagus Scotland and went from the steamer to a small train that carried us to Glasgow. The train ran though a fair country of hills". Aug 16; "We were off early and welcomed the sun and the promise of a fine day. After breakfast we paid our bill and took out bags to the station before we started out on our sight seeing tour of York. We went first to the sight of a lovely garden which stands in the ruins of St Mary's Abbey. A pleasant soft voiced English woman admitted us and gave us a flower from the garden" Aug 27. Once in England they spent an extensive amount of time visiting historical sites. They spend a considerable amount of time at Oxford. Later Reed and Sargent toured London and their diary is full of details about the historical sites they visited such as various Abbey's and the Tower of London. "A beautiful day sun and shine and clear air ! We got up early and packed some before breakfast we left our hotel at 9:20 am took a tube car and laded near Westminster where we met Mr. & Mrs. Van Renslar and we all attended services in Westminster Abbey. The service in the grand hall was most impressive. After leaving the Abbey we walked though Old St. Margarets looking a the many old and quaint monuments also the beautiful memorial given by Americans in memory of Sir Walter Raleigh" Sept 5. On Sept 26th they boarded their ship in the pouring rain for their return voyage to America. This travel diary is a wonderful look back at a time that seems somewhat frozen in amber. The British Empire was at its height and the world was yet to experience the ravages of world war and a grinding depression. The diary gives a very good description of this time especially of London. For a student of women's studies the diary paints a picture of two well-educated and adventurous women travelling on their own to explore the greater world. Without a doubt this was the attitude that she brought to her very important social work in Erie PA.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; UNITED STATES; IRELAND; ENGLAND; SCOTLAND; DUBLIN; GLASGOW; EARLY 20TH CENTURY; 1900s; SARAH A REED; ERIE PA; SARAH A REED CHILDREN'S CENTER; EMMA SARGENT; PENNSYLVANIA; ERIE PA; ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF THE POOR; NOTED RESIDENTS OF ERIE PA; TRAVEL; JOURNALS; AMERICAN TRAVELERS IN EUROPE; STEAMSHIP "HAVERFORD"; OCEAN TRAVEL; TRANSATLANTIC JOURNEYS IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; PASSENGER SHIPS IN 1900S; STEAMERS; SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN ENGLAND IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; BRITISH EMPIRE IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; 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 . unknown
19090008050LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA. Good. 1909. On offer is an outstanding travel journal written by a young girl in California in the early years of the 20th century. This well-written journal measures 9.25 inches by 7.5 inches and contains 60 pages. It is 60% complete. The cover and pages are in good condition and the handwriting is legible and quite easy to read. Also included is a black and white photograph a map/itinerary and a number of newspaper clippings - all in very good condition. The author is Zola Grace Strawser a 14 year old school girl. Born in 1895 she grew up in Los Angeles where her father Bert was a successful businessman. She had 3 sisters - Nellie Merle and Bertie. Casual research has not discovered any additional biographical information. In July of 1909 she left on a long train trip from Los Angeles to the Worlds Fair in Seattle. Along the way she makes stops in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City amongst other places. She is a keen observer and her descriptions are detailed and well-written. "The train slowly pulled out of the Salt Lake City Station and our long hoped for journey began. Nellie Merle Bertie Papa and Daisy Clark were there to say "goodbye." Daisy Clark gave us our first box of candy and also a beautiful bunch of carnations. The ride to Pomona was not so interesting as we made so many trips to San Bernardino before. Our next stop was Ontario. From Ontario you have a very beautiful view of the mountains which is very interesting. We next passed through Riverside and Coulton and arrived in San Bernardino 12:12. Between Los Angeles and San Bernardino can be seen orange trees and mountains while from San Bernardino is a vast stretch of desert. We then went to lunch and from the window you could see right down between the mountains on which were some snow. I saw an automobile filled with men and for a long time had great fun waving back and forth. They at last got ahead of us. We had to go so slow up a high incline . the rest of the landscape was desert desert desert. ." July 8. In Salt Lake City she visited a number of sites: ". we saw all the important buildings the temple tabernacle the Lion House Bee Hive grave of Brigham Young and the "Eagle Gate" July 9. She goes out to visit Saltair - an amusement park and resort built at the south end of Great Salt Lake. At one time Saltair was the largest and most popular family resort west of New York. Today it is abandoned a victim of shrinking water and the ravages of a changing climate. Each day's entry is accompanied by a small pen and ink drawing representing some remark in the entry. She writes an excellent description of a wedding accompanied by a drawing of wedding bells and music notes and the inscription "No Wedding Bells For Me.: "THE WEDDING: Talk about your presents you ought to have seen Bessie's. Cut glass china silverware well it was enough to make anyone wish it was them getting married. She also received four chairs three tables bedding and linen. The few people assembled to see her married arrived about half past seven. Bessie who was naturally nervous broke right down and cried but as soon as the ceremony was over she was as happy as a lark and was receiving many congratulations. Well while we are waiting for the guests to arrive I will describe the appearance of the house. The rooms were all decorated in carnations roses ferns palms and small trees. On the electric lights were twined smilax and over the globes were different color flower shades. The long porch was made beautiful with small green palms and at the father end a Hawaiian orchestra played the whole evening. The yard which was very large was strung with lanterns of all manner and shapes. There was a wall of canvas all around so as to keep intruders out. The guests have now arrived and the air was sweet with lavender and violet perfume. Ladies with low neck chiffon dresses; with white satin evening coats; ladies with the tight fitting empire ladies in simple white ladies in red pink blue and every imaginable color. In the evening lunch was served and while the bride and groom were eating they threw handfuls of rice at them. Of course their dinner was spoilt and they had to get more dinner. About an hour after the bride and groom were missed and the whole party set out to look for them. The bride was found and the girls who were quite rough drew her across the bed and a hat pin stuck in her and hurt her. Mrs. Brook fought them and Bessie got free again and escaped in the crowd and hid in the cellar. She was so scared and sick that she could hardly stand. She then slipped in the back bedroom and changed her wedding dress for her brother's clothes. There she slipped in the automobile barn until the crowd had gone around the front and slipped over the fence and went in the house next door and mingled with the crowd who did not know her dressed as a boy. Cora the girl next door put on a long black coat and put something over her head. Her brother was waiting in a buggy outside. With one jump Cora was in the buggy and was driving away as fast as possible. The whole party thought it was Bessie and Vic and started after the buggy. Cora's brother had heart trouble and when they were about a block away he fainted and Cora had to drive home with her brother in her arms. When she reached home she fainted and they had an awful time. Of course the crowd found it was not the bride and groom. The bride and groom left for the canyon 20 min. to one. While all the excitement was going on the groom was next door asleep." July 14. After a number of adventures she continues her trip to Seattle and the World's Fair: "In the morning Irene mother and I went to the fairgrounds. I can't very describe how they look only by showing you postcards. They have an imitation geyser which goes up and down all the time. "The Cascades" are simply beautiful. You can stand at the top and look right over the falls and the geyser and see Mt. Rainier. The buildings are all white and the flowers are beautiful. In the evening we went to a show and saw the smallest woman in the world "Princess Checita" July 31. We again went to the fair and visited many buildings. Our feet were just covered with blisters from all the walking up the hills. Mama isn't feeling well. She is lonesome for papa. Aug 1 "As this was to be our last day at the fair we visited all the buildings we had not seen before. In the government building were articles from the "Dead Letter Office." Skulls snakes a pig's tail money jewelry a bustle the hair of a woman who had been scalped guns swords and all manners of weapons beads small funny statues locks of hair old books and dirty table covers pencils and everything imaginable. We had a nice time at the fair and had our pictures taken several times."Aug 6. Before they return to Los Angeles they travel up to Portland on August 8th and on the 9th take a boat trip up the Columbia River all the way to The Dalles. There are two brochures included from this trip and two pages of wonderful descriptions. On Aug 11th they board their train for their return trip. She arrived back in San Francisco on Aug 12th and met her father the next day: ". In the evening we took dinner at the Cafe Bismark a German-influenced restaurant in San Francisco in the 1900s. It was called "the largest and finest café in the city." and then went to the Orpheum a long-vanished vaudeville theatre. After the theatre we met papa on his way to Chicago. Aug 13. Her trip ends when she reaches home on Aug 17th. Following her account of the trip are 4 pages with some notes made in 1910 and 1911. "Nellie and I gave a masquerade party" Dec 3 1910 "Merle Bertie and Mother and I start for Catalina to spend the month."Aug 3 1911. A historian looking at the early history of California would find this journal simply rich in local detail. The descriptions are excellent and her keen eye misses nothing. There are interesting observations about the towns she visits and the people she encounters. It is clear that she comes from a well-to-do family and this would be an interesting contrast to the majority of people living in California at this time.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY 1900S PROGRESSIVE ERA UNITED STATES CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES ZOLA GRACE STRAWSER; BERT STRAWSER; ACME LAUNDRY; SAN BERNARDINO; SEATTLE WORLD FAIR 1909 BISMARK CAFE; ORPHEUM THEATRE DEAD LETTER OFFICE DLO TRAVEL JOURNALS TRAVEL BY RAIL EXPOSITIONS FAIRS TRAIN JOURNEYS TRAIN TRIPS WEDDING CEREMONIES BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS MAPS DRAWINGS SOCIAL HISTORY 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
19090011010Clymer Ny Rural New York Upstate NY: Rural New York Clymer. Good. 1909-1910. Softcover. On offer is a delightful journal kept by a teenage girl in upstate New York in the early years of the 20th century. The author of this diary is Mable Newhouse. She notes on the inside front cover that her age is 18-19 years. Our informal research has not found any other biographical information on her. Newhouse lived in the village of Clymer NY located in the northern part of the state. This is very much a rural area. The diary covers the time period of Oct 1909 through Sept 1910. She is living at home and a great deal of her notes detail her daily life and chores: "Frank churn. I help can corn. It was a nice day" Sept 21 1909; "Iron. Pa took me to Clymer. I went to Uncle Frank N. Amy and I went to Aunt Minnie a few minutes Edna came. We had popcorn fritters. Amy and I took Edna uptown" Feb 22 1910; "Mop the back kitchen. Churn. Frank went to town. It rained" June 10 1910; "I went to work to Abbott. Fred went to work in the grape country. I went down to Uncle Franks" Sept 21 1910. These entries simple as they are give a real sense of the rhythm of daily life in rural upstate New York at that time. She makes numerous references to family and neighbours which make this a rich resource for genealogists researching families in New York state. For a researcher in Women's Studies issues it paints a very clear picture of life experienced by a young woman in rural America in the earliest days of the 20th century. This softcover journal is a lined notebook that measures approximately 6 inches by 3.5 inches. It contains 164 pages and is about 85% complete. The covers are intact but show some wear marks. The binding is intact although it too shows wear. The pages are in good condition and the handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 164 pages; Keywords: 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 manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito papel Upstate NY rural living rural woman early 20th century female experince genealogy . Rural New York, Clymer paperback
19090001012LAFAYETTE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA IN. Very Good. 1909. On offer are two original handwritten manuscript diaries dated January 1st 1909 through May 23rd 1911. While the female author is unidentified a casual reading suggests the she is from central Indiana referring to Jefferson Mulberry Stockwell LaFayette Indianapolis Colfax and Attica etc. This diary is over 300 pages in a notebook style diary wherein the author details the hard working life of an Indiana farming family. It appears to be a very large operation being cattle horses sheep cash crops lumber beekeeping and all manner of fowl. They seems to be specialists in ducks naming several exotic species. A close reading should deduce the author as there are many clues which a local historian or genealogist will treasure in this great bit of early 20th century Americana. Making soap summer kitchens raising bees county fairs butter churning medicine men peddlers are just a few of the duties visits and work day efforts of the writer. Here are some snippets: 1909 "February 24th Cloudy colder. Rained in the morning turning to snow. Wind in W. very windy. Ground freeing in evening. I cleaned lamps. Mother and I cleaned the attic in morning. R. went to F. to make final settlement. I looked after the stock. Helped R. with feeding in evening." "May 27th Cloudy sun shone a little. Wind in S.E. Changed to S. and W. then S. Sprinkled a little in evening. We finished ironing. Mother churned. I cleaned stairs and vestibule. Washed bedroom windows and side. Mr. Eaton helping R. clean out raspberries. Then after dinner they put in tile. Mr. Timmon's here in morning. Medicine Man here in morn. I fixed peas. Mother dug. S. sick." "August 23rd Clear and warm. Wind in S. We washed. I baked 4 loaves of bread and I churned. Mr. Gervis here to look at Romea in morn. Mina sewing. R. burning and breaking rock. Mr. Eaton hauling sand. Mother and Laura went to Mrs. Elliott's to a meeting. R. and Wm took manure spreader to M. to get it fixed. Did not get home till late. Guy Milligan and another man were here with an auto in evening. I gathered tomatoes and I ripped part of my waist up." "September 6th Cloudy all day. Wind in S. E. and S. Cool. We washed. I helped R. load sheep. R. took them to F. in morn. Carpenters here. R. bought 2 barrels of salt. Mr. Eaton mowing weeds in pond. I received a letter from Mrs. Thornton. Mrs. E. Smith and little girl came in afternoon. Men fixing Lick Run Bridge. Mother and I brought in basket of corn and cooked it to dry. I gathered tomatoes. I scalded ½ of tomatoes to make catsup. R. and Mr. E. loading logs." "October 13th Cloudy sun shone some. Rained in evening. Wind in W. and S.W. Very cold in morning. Warmed up some. Ground frozen. Also lots of other things frozen. Called Aunt Sallie she said Mrs. Allen getting weaker. Mother churned and baked 3 loaves of bread. I cleaned parlor beat rugs in afternoon. Two life insurance men here in morn. They were nearly frozen. Lee Eaton helping R. dig post holes in morn then they dug part of potatoes. Mr. Dormer here in evening to see about building line fence. Lee cleaning out stable and hauling straw." "November 15th Cloudy in morn. Cleared off about 10 o'clock. Cold. We all went to Mrs. Allen's funeral at 10 o'clock. Large funeral lots of flowers. Mr. Eaton and Mr. Smith husking corn below the barn not here for dinner. R. went to F. from funeral. I cleaned bottles in afternoon and beat carpet. Saw 2 flocks of wild ducks and in morn. No duck eggs." Our diarist rarely fails to mention names of contacts and visitors: Stinson Bryant Addie Holliday Thornton George Redman Drew Harshman Snellenberger Bill Timmons Eaton George Bailey Smithers Bell Knapp Hentz Lewis Beard Dr. Gay Bergen and more. 7 ½" x 9 ½". Overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Pre World War I Era Rural Life Pre Suffrage Post Suffrage Genealogy ephemera Hand Written Personal Americana Memoir Diary Diaries Handwritten autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author Holograph personal 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 . unknown
0011132Erin New York: Farming Life in Rural New York Retiring Farmer. Good with no dust jacket. Softcover. On offer is an archive of three diaries covering the years 1909 1910 and 1920 that very clearly describe life of an aging farmer in rural New York at the turn of the 20th century. The author of these diaries is Charles G. Jackson 1859-1943. Jackson was born in 1859 in Schuyler County New York and farmed near the village of Erin New York in the Southern Tier region of the state. He passed away inCorning New York. He was married to Hattie Harriet who predeceased him in 1928 at the age of 70 years. They had one child a son named John Raymond who is often referred to in the diaries as R. Jackson is 50 years old when he writes the first of these three diaries and 61 when he writes the final diary. His entries are succinct showing him to be a factual and to the point person yet they paint a clear picture of life on a farm at that time. It was a life of hard physical labour. Some excerpts give the flavour of this collection: Nice day. Hat went to Elmira on train. I sorted apples this p. M. Jan 20 1909. Fine day filled ice house only about 5 in of ice done a good job had plenty of help Mar 8 1909. I finished drilling side hill about 3: 30 dry & dusty a hard job July 9 1909. Cut B wheat all day. Binder does not tie good had O Elstum come down at nite to fix it Sept 17 1909. Finished plowing for corn the am PM I helped shingle a while then raked up some stone fine weather has been a warm month Nov 30 1909. Finished plowing hill at 4 pm began to plow garden ground is very dry tho had no rain this spring Apr 1 1910. J Jacobson helped me draw hay put about 6 loads in stack 1 load in barn this day hot July 15 1910. I plowed all day. Cold wind and snow squalls in PM. I wore my big Ulster and leggings to plow in Nov 3 1910. Ten years later at the age of 61 he still has a hard physically demanding life. Excerpts follow: Snows some and blows a little. A little warmer. Took 1ó hours to shovel out creek for water Feb 28 1920. Fine day. Thrashed 135 bu B wheat 8 ac acres 140 bu oats 5 ac 40 bu wheat 5 ac 35 bu barley 1 ac Oct 19 1920. For a historian or researcher this is an excellent collection of diaries. Succinct though the entries can be taken as a whole they vividly portray in detail life on a family farm in rural New York a century ago. Jackson makes many references to neighbours and this makes these diaries valuable to a genealogist as this is a stable population in this part of the state with long roots in the area. Altogether this is a fine collection. All three diaries 1909 1910 1920 measure 5x3 inches and contain 183 pages. All are 100% complete. The cover binding and pages are all in good condition. Handwriting is legible and our author wrote in pencil. Overall G. ; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 549 pages; Signed by Author . Farming Life in Rural New York, Retiring Farmer paperback
19100001520BROOKLYN NEW YORK CHICAGO ILLINOIS. Good. 1910. On offer is a very interesting archive of two 2 handwritten diaries and 14 early photos handwritten by Dr. Harry H. Baker of Brooklyn New York and at one time Chicago Illinois. The diaries relate specifically to his life and practice but of particular note are entries detailing his own illness from diagnosis to death. In fact he writes right up until the last week of his life. Historians researchers and collectors of medical writings of a personal and intimate nature will find this a unique perspective within the two small leather bound diaries that the doctor kept in 1910 and 1911. He lived at 480 East 19th Street Brooklyn New York. He kept careful daily recordings of his activities. Beginning in June 1910 through December he begins detailed records of his visits to the doctor and he gets a diagnosis of Mitral Stenosis. He reports frequently afterwards on symptoms and medication. He keeps up a lively social schedule through the rest of the year. The 1911 diary continues with the details of his medical condition as well as social visits. He records driving his auto and taking a doctor who was afraid to drive on his calls. In fact he seems to love taking people for a ride in his auto no matter the weather no matter how bad he feels. His condition worsens in April of 1911 and he requires a nurse at home. Perhaps the same nurse who is represented in group of photos that came with these diaries He is bedridden and the diary ends May 7th. Research suggests he died only a few days later on May 12th. He sensed his oncoming death because at the end of April he makes out and signs a new will. Here are some snippets: 1910 "June 20th Began Digalon again. 5 qts. B's d. First since 4/9. 10 weeks. Legs swollen worst since came from Ohio. Did not go down at night as formerly." "July 7th Dig. 5 qts. Demonstration of Overland with Dr. F. When talking with Mr. Silver on curb felt faint. Sat on window ledge a moment. Worse. He took me in to Cowperthwaite's where I lay down on settee. Better. Walked to 62 Ave. Worse again. Sat and cold sweat on forehead. Pulse almost imperceptible. Lay down for almost 40-45 minutes. Better." "July 13th Mr. Silver agreed to make me a special agent for Overland on 10 percent commission and sell me a car at special reduced price and give me prospect to follow up. Watch 52 seconds slow." "July 30th Called on Mrs. Krause Bismarck Hotel Chicago. "Ed" Moved. "Isn't she a luscious piece of flesh" Fannie to Mrs. Clarke music teacher about Helen. Left 1934 Sedg. About 1 mo ago. H. W. at work for Field's on wagon. Mrs. Yorke and Mr. and Mrs. Opert's came." "August 6th At Dr. Cady's 11:30-12:30. Walked over Brooklyn Bridge. Called on Clara Girrach and with her inspected Nurse's Home and several wards of Bellevue Hosp. No dig. Today. Watch 45 seconds slow ." "August 27th Downtown then to Br. Beach. Walked to Marsh Beach and Ocean Ave. car. Then to Sheepshead Race Track where I saw Ely fly and one other. First flight I have seen. Entrancing. Wonderful. Watch 42 seconds slow ." "September 26th Went to Bellevue Hosp. Poor report for Miss Brink Supt. Of training nurses. Also poor report of Mr. Wilson of Roosevelt Hosp. Exam of Cadillac Stearns and Jackson Autos." "October 2nd Slept late and well. Went in auto with Dr. and Mrs. F. to call on Dr. Barnes at Williamsburg Hosp. Still in bed over 4 weeks after operation for Apps. Chess. Pinochle in eve with Dr. and Will Raymond. No Dig." "October 4th At home all day. In eve heard Elbert Hubbard lecture on "The New Religion" at Cooper Union with Theo. Met him and Madam Adrla Maria Rique'; also Kauffman." "November 14th In bed till after 2 P.M. Headache splitting now for about 4 weeks on account of hard cough. Cough not so hard pain in and side of chest at old pneumonia spot. Heavy. Played chess with Will he 6 I 4." 1911 "January 2nd Went to E. NY and took Dr. F. on his calls. Returned to 480 E. 19th St. with Mrs. F. Took Elsie Randall through Prospect Part to Coney Island Manhattan Beach and back via Ocean Ave. First time she had seen Atlantic Ocean. She enjoyed ride immensely. After dinner music. Mr. and Mrs. Operts. Took Mrs. F. home in auto and stayed over night." "January 23rd Went with will on his calls in his auto in A.M. After 2 took him in mine on a call then down town. Played 1 game of billiards at Knick's. He 25 I 24. Then home. Went to Dinsmon's and had stop cock of radiator lowered. After dinner took Mrs. F. to hear Surette and Charles G. Soprano's on Brooklyn's 1st Symphony. Met Auntie Ida Elsie Randall and Abbie Ingram there. 3 handed pinochle after getting home with Will and Raymond." "February 2nd Drove auto downtown. Took Mr. Davis on a call. Called on Dr. Campbell. Had a talk with his wife. They bought a Cadillac. Dinner at McCann's. Took Mr. Lindon to St. Johns Hospital then went on to Archer's Hill Jamaica where heard Mrs. Gregory on "Folk Lore and Songs of the South." Drove her home. Cold N.W. wind. She had had bad news from her sister." "March 1st Went to NY with Will to Frank's office. Heard him explain why no one paid up notes. Told him I wanted everything turned back into my name. All my property. He first said he couldn't do it. I told him he had promised to do so and I now demanded that he should. Then he said he would see if he could figure out some way to protect both of us. Went to garage and got Jan. and Feb. bill receipts. Drove car to Dr. F's in garage on Penna Ave. Dig 5 qts." "March 21st About 12:30 P.M. had an attack of weak heart and poor circulation causing awful tingling and numbness in leg then foot and toes became immovable. Will gave me Puls. Cc1. In 2-3 hrs it got some better tho tingling when touched on inside of leg and foot. 2 days. Pain with this was excruciating. Auntie came over and helped Dr. and Mrs. F. Had a nurse Mrs. Evelyn at night." "April 5th Slept fairly well. Felt better during day than since taken sick this time tho very weak. Sharp pain about heart 4-5 times very severe. Up most all day 11-7 ." "April 21st Slept about 5 hrs. Very well no retarded respiration. Abd. full and feels heavy but no pain. Bad attack of shortness of breath 12-3. Auntie over all day. 35 ozs. urine 4 P.M. New will made out and books received by McD. Corrected new will. L. Thigh 23 ½". Urine 37 ozs. Dig 12 qts A.M. Dig 12 qts. P.M. Ars. 30 2h 3 only." "May 5th Slept 5 ¼ hrs. at night. None during day. Sat up most all day. Very difficult to lie down. Miss Smith sick and did not come Thursday night. Miss Arnold stayed till 11 A.M. 5". Auntie over and helped. Swells quite bad on account sitting up so much. About 5 Mr. Charles L. Thatcher over and Will and I each signed request for exam by a Reform of Ct. F. over to see Will 9-11 P.M. Miss Cunningham at night " Enhancing the narrative are related photographs showing Dr. Baker from childhood as a baby only 4 months and on into his adult years. There are 9 photos of him all have his name on the back and some even his address at the time and the date. Two are duplicates but the rest were taken during the various stages of his life. On the back of one it says "6239 Monroe Ave. Hyde Park Chicago Ill. 1st Practicing medicine." One photo states: "Nurse. Mrs. Annis. 1908 or 1909." The other photos show his father and mother: The Rev. and Mrs. Ephraim Baker. Two of the CVDs are of Rev. Ephraim Baker at different ages. Then the younger man's photo was made by J.W. Clark Mendota Illinois the older man was made by Soderberg Sutton Nebraska. His wife was Janet or Jeanette Whitney. There is a photo of her as an attractive young woman with her hair dressed with long curl on her shoulder. The photographer was J.W. Clark. The Cabinet photo shows her as an older woman and there is no photographer named. According to family research both people graduated from Oberlin College. They were the parents of Dr. H.H. Baker. The 1910 diary measures about 2 ½" x 4" and the 1911 diary measures about 2 ¾" x 5 ¼". Both the diaries and photos are in good shape. ; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HARRY H. BAKER BROOKLYN NEW YORK CHICAGO ILLINOIS MITRAL STENOSIS HEART FAILURE HEART CONDITIONS MEDICAL MEDICINE DOCTORS GETTING ILL SICK DOCTORS HEAR FAILURE HEART CONDITIONS HANDWRITTEN 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
19100008097LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA. Fair. 1910. On offer is a pair of leather bound diaries written by Marian I Purcell. The diaries cover parts of 1910 1913 1914 and 1915. This first diary is a small leather-bound notebook measuring 6 inches by 3 1/2 inches. It is in fair condition. It covers the period Sept 16 1913 to Sept 14 1915. The bulk of the entries are in the last half of 1914. Marian Purcell was born Sept 16 1892 in Fort Wayne IN where she lived until she was 17. The first book covers the period July 19 1910 to Jan 6 1911 but there are many gaps in entries. They are typical of a teenage girl of the time. They note essentially social interactions with friends and family. "Slept till quite late . fooled around all day" July 19 1910. "Delight A and her mother were over in A.M. and P.M. just fooled around in eve went over to Tad Werner and Charlie called over We went to " July 28 1910. Just laid around all day in eve ma and pa and I all went walking in late" Aug 21 1910 She notes on Oct 1 1910 that her family is moving to Los Angeles CA. She makes it very clear that she does not want to move: "Left . for California hated to come" Oct 1. The second book is a 5-year diary. However the entries do not cover all of the time period. Entries begin in Sept 1913. In the Memoranda section she notes: "Went to Business College to learn shorthand from April-14-13 - June 14-1913". Although here are frequent gaps there is enough information to know when she was married her husband's name some addresses where they lived and what type of work she did. She married William L Harris June 18th 1914. They note that she worked in an office likely the Los Angeles Herald Examiner which was a major Los Angeles daily newspaper of the time. There are numerous references in 1913 about . at the office . On May 2nd 1914 she notes: "Quit work at Examiner to get ready to be married" May 2 1914. There are no further references to her working. Subsequent entries focus on interactions with friends and social events. It appears she never worked again outside of her home. There are no references to children or other family members although some of the named individuals may well be related There are no references to outside events and she seems very focused on her own life and experiences. "At office all day. In eve went to see "The Quaker Girl". It was fine". Sept 14 1913. "To the office. Did not come back for afternoon. In eve stayed home" Nov 18 1913 "Payday Gribbeu's were over Velma Billy and I went to picture show & Porters" Nov 26 1913. "My wedding day. The day of my life. Married at 8:00 in evening by Deacon Mac Cormack on roof gardens of the Pickwick Left that night stayed at the left the next A.M. for Catalina" June 18 1914. The last entry was made in August 1915: "Stayed home all day - in eve was home ." Aug 9 1915. Additionally there are newspaper clippings mostly referring to her wedding several photographs that appear to be of her and her new husband and several post cards. There is also a copy of her formal wedding invitation. These two diaries give a look into the life of a young woman in the early years of the 20th century. A historian especially on studying daily life in pre-WWI Los Angeles would find this to be an interesting description of social life at that time.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MARIAN PURCELL WILLIAM L HARRIS LOS ANGELES HERALD EXAMINER SOCIAL HISTORY LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA FORT WAYNE INDIANA UNITED STATES EARLY 20TH CENTURY 1910s PROGRESSIVE ERA BUSINESS COLLEGE STUDENTS PRE-WW1 LOS ANGELES PROGRESSIVE ERA WOMEN IN 1910s AMERICA YOUTH LIFESTYLE IN THE EARLY 20th CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT THE EARLY 19th CENTURY WOMEN'S OCCUPATIONS IN 1910s WORKING WOMEN IN 1910s 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
19100008220LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA CA. Good. 1910. On offer is a fascinating original collection of 12 manuscript diaries spanning a 19 year period of time in early 20th Century America.1910 diary measures 5.5' x 3.5' has 52 pages plus extensive memoranda and is 90% complete; 1911 diary is 5.0' x 3.5' has 122 pages and 100% complete; 1912 - 5.0' x 3.0' has 122 pages plus extensive memoranda and 100% complete; 1916 -6.0' x 3.25' has 122 pages plus extensive memoranda and 90% complete; 1918 -5.0' x 3.0' has 122 pages plus extensive memoranda and 100% complete; ; 1919 -5.0' x 3.0' has 365 pages plus extensive memoranda and 80% complete; 1920 -6.0' x 3.0' has 365 pages plus extensive memoranda and 60% complete; 1921 - 4.5' x 2.75' has 73 pages plus memoranda and 100% complete; 1922 -4.75' x 3.25' has 183 pages plus memoranda and 75% complete; 1927 - 5.5' x 3.0' has 52 pages and 75% complete; 1928 - 6.0' x 3.5' has 183 pages and 65% complete; 1929 - 6.0' x 3.0' has 365 pages and 100% complete; all diaries are in good condition the covers of the 1910 and 1918 diaries are in fair condition. These diaries belonged to Frank S. Cummings who lived most of his life in California. Cummings was born July 24th 1894. The 1910 and 1911 diaries were written when he was in high school - ages 16 and 17. It is full of the day-to-day experiences of a high school-aged boy: "School again. Aud. Call in 5th period. Prof Galey talks to boys. But tickets at . Finish riding 300 miles on my bicycle" Apr 28 1910; "Lecture on Liquid Air in Aud. the 4th period. After lesson walk to and hunt for music book. Cannot find it. Finish studying early. June 13 1910; "Rain. Aud call 4th period. Man talks on Lincoln. Excused for rest of the day. . No lesson." Feb 13 1911; "Spring vacation this week. Work on wheel. Take bath. Leave 3:00 for Mrs. Bierlich's. Home early. Go to Ms. Aston's after supper. Home 10:35." Apr 10 1911. While there are references to his mother and aunts and uncles there is no reference to his father or to siblings. He graduates in 1912 and enrolls in the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken NJ. Stevens is one of the oldest technological universities in the United States and was the first college in America solely dedicated to mechanical engineering and the diary for 1916 covers some his experiences there as a student. "Computation exercise in Elect. Labs. Study some with Boards 4:15 home go to show "Mary Page" Apr 6 1916; "Commencement 10:30 Go over early. Assemble in "P Lab" . go up to Castle stay there all afternoon ." Jun 6 1916. For some entries context suggests that while in College he enrolled in the U.S. armed forces reserves specifically the U.S. Naval Reserve Force: "Lecture by General Wood on 'Preparedness' 12:00 - 1:00. 2:03 home. Go down town. Concert at Women's Club East Orange. Met . Home 12:00." Feb 16 1916; "Lecture by Capt. Steward 5th Infantry on Organization of the Army ." Feb 23 1916. In Sept 1916 he returned to Stevens to both study as well as to teach as an instructor in the Electrical Department. In 1918 it is clear that he has enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve Force and has been commissioned an Ensign. Entries on what are obviously pages from a military note book indicate that he was engaged in recruiting activities: "FROM: F.S.C. Ensign USNRF TO: Lieutenant Com. F.L. Pryor SUBJECT: Report 1. The enrollment in the naval sections of the S.A.T.C. at both the Univ of Calif and Stanford was less than that desired Instead of a unit of 500 at U of C there were only about 350 enrolled on Oct 4; of these only about 100 were engineers instead of 300. At Stanford out of a desired unit of 100 engineers there were enrolled about 85 of which about 50 were engineers. ." Oct 8 1918; "Got promotion to Lieutenant j.g. ." Jan. 16 1919. On Apr 19th 1919 he received orders to report to the USS DeKalb in Newport News. USS DeKalb was a converted German navy commerce raider that had been interned by US Customs for overstaying her time in a neutral port. When the United States entered the war she was seized and turned over to the US Navy. On Apr 28th he sailed with her to France where she picked up troops to return home from the war. They returned to the United States on May 23rd. He was released from active service May 26th 1919. He immediately returned to California and began to look for work. He was successful and began working July 9th at the rate of 40¢ / hour. His diaries for the following years detail his work at various firms in the electro-mechanical field. There are many references to social activities and people he shares time with. Most diaries contain extensive lists of expenses and in the war years additional notes of his recruiting efforts. Although there is no other biographical information on Cummings the diaries paint a very good picture of his life over this 19 year period. Indeed a social historian would see they could serve as a wider picture of daily life in these early years of the 20th century. An economic researcher or an economist would appreciate the wealth of detail in his extensive records of daily expenses on a wide range of items over this near-two decade period of time; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; UNITED STATES; CALIFORNIA; FRANK S. CUMMINGS; STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; HOBOKEN NJ. USNRF; UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE FORCE; USS DEKALB; USS PANTHER; EDUCATION IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICA; SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA IN 1910s; TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN 1910s; 1920s; JAZZ AGE; ROARING TWENTIES; WW1; GREAT WAR; FIRST WORLD WAR; RECRUITMENT IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR; STUDENT LIFE IN 1910S AMERICA; SOCIAL LIFE IN CALIFORNIA; PRICES IN AMERICA IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS IN 1920s AMERICA; 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
1910000715New York New York. Very Good. 1910. Manuscript. On offer are four 4 handwritten journals of noted artist R.F.Worthley of New York City. He was an artist in the early 20's-30's era the books provide some details of getting artwork done for Golden Books and Zane Gray's novels. He makes notes for deadline items needed such as headings for a book or ads etc. Three of them have the address section in the back filled in with names and addresses. The four books are as follows: a 1910 financial records; b 1924 sparse work journal; c 1925 work journal and d 1930 work journal. Overall Good.; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF WORTHLEY ARTISTS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARTIST AMERICANA NEW YORK ZANE GRAY GOLDEN BOOKS ; Signed by Autograph . unknown
19100002102FREDERICK MARYLAND. Good. 1910. Offered is a super letter copybook of 125 letters handwritten some typed by Charles P. Levy of Frederick Maryland. Mr. Levy is a bit of a character and somewhat garrulous as can be seen in his writings. The letters are an eclectic group some are business related some personal; about getting a gun repairs to it a hunting dog and hunting in general we note a letter to Governor Philip Lee Goldsboro on hunting laws and also important legal and judicial matters involving the county and environs. They are all from 1910-1912 and are in good condition. Here are some snippets of this interesting man: "I have on several occasions called the attention of both Judge Motter and Judge Peter to your cases and told them that you were very anxious to have them render their decisions on the demurrers he promised me to see Judge Peter on Monday and come to a conclusion in the matter. He intimated that the demurrers would be overruled " "Our December term of court is usually and unsatisfactory one in which to have cases assigned for a particular day as the court has to divide the time between Frederick and Montgomery Counties." "I used to raise Chickens but got tired of them and I have had no pets of that kind for some time and have been considering making a fresh start with pets of some kind which would not only be a pleasure but which would produce some revenue as well I notice advertisements for guinea pigs frequently in the papers and very rarely see and advertised for sale and this gave me the idea there must be a fair demand for them I intend to keep a few for my own pleasure " "I examined the gun and accepted and paid for it. The gun is in fine condition except the very bad dent in the right barrel. Won't you kindly tell me what caused the dent and whether you have ever shot the right barrel since it received the injury and if so what effect it has on the shooting qualities and recoil of that barrel. In other respects I am very much pleased with the gun " Letter to Parker Bros Meriden Connecticut "I own one of your GH grade hammerless guns with Damascus barrels. In some way or other the right barrel has gotten a dent in it. The dent is apparently a slight one and yet it is perceptible on the inside of the barrel it is about the size of the small 1 in this type. Do you consider it safe to use the barrel in this condition Can you take the dent out and if so what would be the cost" "I bought eight guinea pigs about 3 weeks ago and four of them died soon after I got them " "Queen is still lame she goes sort of sore and stiff like a dog often does the day after hard days hunt or like a very old dog. I am unable to locate the seat of the trouble sometimes it seems to be in the left shoulder and sometimes in the right hind leg but she does not flinch or show any signs of pain when you examine or press on these places I gave her a two hours run in the fields yesterday a week ago but was not lucky enough to find any birds " "What I want is a level headed steady going bird finder that will point every bird found and not one that chases all over the country and flushes as often as it points I have a dog now that I need not pay attention to whatever he is not fast but finds more birds than half dozen of the race horse kind and he is just as steady as the last hour of the last day when he points you can eat your lunch and he will stay on point while you get through " Overall G.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CHARLES P. LEVY FREDERICK MARYLAND HUNTING GUNS DOGS HOUNDS SOCIAL STUDIES POLITICS GENDER STUDIES MEN'S STUDIES ECONOMY JUDGE MOTTER PHILIP LEE GOLDSBORO 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