Box 1
Container
Contains 71 Results:
Adams, Abigail (1744-1818) Autograph letter signed. Washington, [D.C.], Addressed to her daughter-in-law, Sarah Smith Adams. Written on the death of her son, Charles Adams, December 8, 1800
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
December 8, 1800
Adams, John (1735-1826) Letter signed, Quincy, MA. Addressed to Captain John Whitney. Dictated response to invitation to 4th of July celebration in Quincy, June 7, 1826
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
June 7, 1826
Armory, Callender and Company. Autograph letter signed. New Orleans. Addressed to Captain George Davis, August 9, 1809
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
August 9, 1809
Baruch, Bernard M. (1870-1965). Typed note signed, New York, Addressed to Ben D. Zevin. Acknowledging receipt of book and letter, August 21, 1958
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
August 21, 1958
Bell, Clive (1881-1964). Autograph note signed, London, No addressee, No date
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
No date
Bob and Ray (American comedy team) Typed note signed. New York, to William Feather, August 10, 1959
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
August 10, 1959
Bok, Edward (1863-1930) Typed letter signed, Philadelphia, Addressed to Elbert Hubbard, 1899 December 27
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
1899 December 27
Brooke, Sylvia, Lady, Ranee of Sarawak (1885-1971) (a) ALS with cover, 2.5 pp, 8"x 6", St. James, Barbados, Addressed to H. Jack Lang. Very fine. One horizontal fold through part of signature. Referring to plan to publish correspondence between Brooke and George Bernard Shaw. (b) ALS with cover, 1.5 pp, 7"x 5", St. James, Barbados, Addressed to H. Jack Lang. Very fine. One horizontal fold. Follow-up to previous letter. (c) ANS with cover, 1p, 6"x 4", St. James, Barbados, Addressed to Mr. Russell (Michael Russell, literary agent.) Extra fine. Relative to both letters above. (d) ALS with cover, 2.5 pp, 8"x 4", Ranchos de Taos, NM, Addressed to H. Jack Lang. Extra fine. Commercial greeting card from Tricia Hurst, offering introduction to Brooke. (e) ALS with cover, 2 pp, 4"x 6", St. James, Barbados. Addressed to H. Jack Lang. Extra fine. Letter after Brooke's death, from Frank de Buono (Brooke's manager), July 14, 1970, July 15, 1971, September 21, 1970, July 18, 1972
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
July 14, 1970; July 15, 1971; September 21, 1970; July 18, 1972
Buchwald, Art (1925-2007) TNS, 1p, 10"x 7", Addressed to Mrs. Larkins. Very fine. Two minor folds and one faint pencil mark. Response to question about Buchwald's newspaper column., April 24, 1967
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
April 24, 1967
Carlyle, Jane Welsh (1801-1866). Autograph letter signed. Addressed to Miss Wilson, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates:
undated