Box 1
Container
Contains 71 Results:
Steinbeck, John (1902-1968) Autograph letter signed. Addressed to Marchette Chute, February 6, 1957
File — Box: 1, Folder: 51
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:
February 6, 1957
Taft, William Howard (1857-1930) 27th U.S. President; Chief Justice, U.S. Supreme Court. (a) TLS, 1p, 9"x 7", Manchester, VT. Addressed to Hon. Howard C. Hollister. Very fine. Ink from signature transferred to top of page due to folding. (b) Seven TLS, 1-4pp, 3 are 9"x 7", 4 are 10"x8", New Haven, CT. Addressed to Hon. Howard C. Hollister. Very fine. Correspondence between friends after Taft Administration ended. (c) TLS from Charles D. Norton (Secretary to the President), 1p, 9"x6", Washington, D.C. Addressed to Hon. Howard C. Hollister. Fine. Prominent folds, moderately faded ink. Acknowledging receipt of letter. Accompanied by 11 photos of Taft on a fishing trip, October 7, 1912, December 13, 1913 - June 20, 1918, November 7, 1910
File — Box: 1, Folder: 52
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:
October 7, 1912; December 13, 1913 - June 20, 1918; November 7, 1910
Tagore, Rabindranath (1861-1941) Autograph letter signed. Santiniketan [India]. Addressed to Ernest Rhys, November 22, 1929
File — Box: 1, Folder: 53
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:
November 22, 1929
Teller, Edward (1908-2003) Typed letter signed. Berkeley, CA. Addressed to H. Jack Lang, November 14, 1960
File — Box: 1, Folder: 54
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:
November 14, 1960
Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811-1863) Autograph letter signed. Kensington [England]. Addressed to Kenyon Booth, March 14, no year
File — Box: 1, Folder: 55
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:
March 14, no year
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) Typed letter signed. Independence, MO. Addressed to Emery Kelen, August 15, 1960
File — Box: 1, Folder: 56
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 15, 1960
Twain, Mark (1835-1910) Autograph letter signed. Syracuse [New York]. Addressed to Thomas Nast, December 4, 1884
File — Box: 1, Folder: 57
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 4, 1884
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India (1819-1901) Autograph note in third person. Buckingham Palace [London]. Addressed to Henry du Pre Labouchere, July 9, 1856
File — Box: 1, Folder: 58
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 9, 1856
Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet de (1694-1778) Letter signed. Ferney [France]. Addressed to Madame Marie Du Deffand, Marquise de Vichy, April 10, 1772
File — Box: 1, Folder: 59
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 10, 1772
Walpole, Horace, 4th Earl of Orford (1717-1797) Autograph letter signed. Strawberry Hill, Twickenham [England]. Addressed to his cousin, Thomas Walpole, December 9, 1787
File — Box: 1, Folder: 60
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 9, 1787