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[Handwritten copy of a manuscript "more than one hundred years old"]

This document describes Jesus Christ. On verso is written "Roman Record of Jesus."

GLC00687.096

Beet Sugar

Beet sugar is comparable to cane sugar. He talks about the process of refining beets to the form of sugar.

GLC00687.191

The Fire-Proof Building Company, of New York

They list several different types of fireproof building material for building owners, architects, and builders. Engravings of building materials and construction efforts reveal different uses for fireproof materials, with a list of examples of such...

GLC00687.190

[Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man]

Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man

GLC00687.278

Lucius S May & Wife & George May Powell Power of Attorney

They grant GMP power of attorney, to sell and lease their property.

GLC00687.235

Papers of George May Powell [decimalized]

The George May Powell collection contains personal and family correspondence. Also included are business papers relating to his Thirteenth Amendment anti-slavery photograph, his inventions, and his publications; a diary, letters, and essays...

GLC00687

[Patents filed through 1859-1864 with patent numbers]

On the back is a description of a patent filed 1861/2/19 for a motion device for an artificial leg and ankle.

GLC00687.200

to Emma C. Small

He describes their correspondence and hopes to maintain frequent contact. He inquires after a Mr. Chickering, a clerk and businessman. Powell as recently attended an exhibition of a two-piece painting of Adam and Eve by Sir Bufe, lectures, and the...

GLC00687.001

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.03

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.01

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.04

[land tax receipt for George May Powell]

GLC00687.236.02

to Emma C. Small

He is sorry for the brevity of this letter and that her previous letters to him must remain unanswered, as he is very busy with the Legislature. He enclosed flower seeds, and comments on the freezing temperatures at night.

GLC00687.002

to Alex Whildin & others

He preaches to his congregation often about the Sabbath but is afraid that the present state of the world is not promising for Sunday worship.

GLC00687.113

This is What I Want

The story of a penitent Hindu's conversion in accepting Jesus Christ. Trust in Jesus Christ and in his atonement is paramount.

GLC00687.116

Occasional Papers.

The paper includes testimonies from the field to engage commitment and religious conviction.

GLC00687.119

to U. S. Senate

Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."

GLC00687.152

Memorial

The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests...

GLC00687.155

Music book

The book contains scales, chromatic scales, and tunes handwritten and hand bound.

GLC00687.273

to George May Powell

Because the marina gate is closed at sunset, he'll pay a visit in the morning. The letter is written on a business card.

GLC00687.095

Sabbath Memorial

This speech given to the "young people of all lands" implores them to be the "custodians of the God given Rest Day of our Race."

GLC00687.114

to unknown

This letter describes a lecture given in churches in Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston on Jewish history, using a large wall chart and map. The letter also includes recommendations about the reception of the lecture and exhibit.

GLC00687.117

[Arbitration Council flyer]

A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...

GLC00687.150

[Handwritten notes]

This list of the various losses and gains of the Episcopal Church, the Baptist Church, the Presbyterian Mission, the Congregational Church, and a Methodist Church over the past months, encouraging the effective use of consecutively numbered envelopes...

GLC00687.120

to unknown

A card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."

GLC00687.153