Box 2
Container
Contains 42 Results:
James, Henry (1843-1916). American novelist/writer. ALS, 2pp., 9 1/2"x8", 21 Carlyle Mansions, Cheyne Walk S.W., addressed to "My Dear Norris" [William Edward Norris]. Some folds, strip of mounting on verso, good. Describing not being to answer the letter fully, an application, staying in town, and how he is faring, August 4, 1915
File — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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 4, 1915
Kent, Rockwell (1882-1971). American painter, illustrator, and writer. ALS, 1 page (4vo), 10 1/4"x8", Ausable Forks, New York, addressed to Hazel Kapstein (later Harwell), assistant to publisher Thorne Donnelley of the Lakeside Press. Folded for mailing, very good, with envelope, 4 1/2"x5 1/2", postmarked July 31, 1933. Thanking Ms. Kapstein for a dinner, describing wedding arrangements being made for her wedding at the Kent residence, thanking her for travel arrangements, and asking for statements and addresses, signed R.K., July 31(?), 1933
File — Box: 2, Folder: 12
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 31(?), 1933
Kent, Rockwell (1882-1971). American painter, illustrator, and writer. TLS, 1 page (4vo), 10 1/4"x8", Ausable Forks, New York, addressed to "Dear Hazel" [Hazel Kapstein (later Harwell), assistant to publisher Thorne Donnelley of the Lakeside Press]. Folded for mailing, very good, with envelope 4 1/2"x5 1/2", postmarked August 14, 1933. Regarding a book he left at Thorne Donnelley's house that he'd like returned and the guest list for Ms. Kapstein's upcoming wedding, August 7, 1933
File — Box: 2, Folder: 13
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 7, 1933
Kent, Rockwell (1882-1971). American painter, illustrator, and writer. TLS, 1 page (4vo), 10 1/4"x8", Ausable Forks, New York, addressed to "Dear Hazel" [Hazel Harwell (formerly Kapstein), assistant to publisher Thorne Donnelley of The Lakeside Press]. Folded for mailing, very good, with envelope, 4 1/2"x5 1/2", postmarked November 20, 1935. Regarding a box of books that arrived from Lakeside Press, a bookplate, and a friend in the hospital, signed Rockwell, November 30, 1935
File — Box: 2, Folder: 14
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 30, 1935
Kent, Frances. Wife of Rockwell Kent. TLS, 1 page (4vo), 10 1/4"x8", Ausable Forks, New York, addressed to "Dear Hazel" [Hazel Kapstein (later Harwell), assistant to publisher Thorne Donnelley of The Lakeside Press]. Folded for mailing, very good. Regarding a book Rockwell Kent needs returned and Hazel's upcoming wedding. Not dated, was with letter from Rockwell Kent dated August 7, 1933, circa August 7, 1933
File — Box: 2, Folder: 15
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:
circa August 7, 1933
Kent, Dickie. Son of Rockwell Kent. TNS, postscript, 1 page (4vo), 10 1/4"x8", N.P., addressed to "Dear Hazel" [Hazel Kapstein (later Harwell), assistant to Thorne Donnelley, publisher of The Lakeside Press]. Folded for mailing, very good. Asking for a watch he left at Thorne Donnelley's house and thanking Hazel for her help with a trip. Not dated, was with letter from Rockwell Kent dated August 7, 1933 , circa August 7, 1933
File — Box: 2, Folder: 16
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:
circa August 7, 1933
Kent, Rockwell (1882-1971). American painter, illustrator, and writer. Printed mailing label, 3 1/2"x5", mounted to another sheet, featuring Rockwell Kent's "tree" woodcut design and printed return address with Hazel Kapstein's information typed in the address field and a received stamp of August 7, 1933, August 7, 1933
File — Box: 2, Folder: 17
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 7, 1933
Kent, Rockwell (1882-1971). American painter, illustrator, and writer. Printed mailing label, 7"x10", featuring a landscape by Kent and incorporating his return address and the heading "Rockwellkentlana" with Hazel Harwell's (formerly Kaptein) information typed in the address field and a postmark, mounted on a portion of a large blue envelope covered in stamps and postmarks and a printed label which reads "Postmaster: This package may be opened for inspection", December 17, 1935
File — Box: 2, Folder: 18
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 17, 1935
Kent, Rockewell (1882-1971). American painter, illustrator, and writer. Printed book label, mailing label, or announcement card, 4"x6", bearing the printed return address of R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. The Lakeside Press, bordered by what appears to be a silver and black image by Kent of a chieftan or warrior leaning on a staff or masthead beneath a starlit sky,, undated
File — Box: 2, Folder: 19
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
Kent, Rockewell (1882-1971). American painter, illustrator, and writer. Bookplate, 3"x3", designed for Frank H. Whitmore, featuring a three-masted ship on the open sea, enclosed in a circle, with Kent's initials in the lower left-hand side of the image , undated
File — Box: 2, Folder: 20
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