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[Aerogram Danish envelope]

One aerogram envelope with pre-printed stamp commemorating Hans Christian Andersen.

GLC10004.01.08

[Typewritten short story]

Four pages of a typed short story written from the perspective of a soldier.

GLC09993.001

Social Problems

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Social Problems," by Emily Post.

GLC09993.167.02

"Semantic Inflation"

One newspaper clipping to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated February 10, 1974. This is an editorial written by Morrie Ryskind from the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner entitled "Semantic Inflation." He laments the discord between unions and union...

GLC09613.02.3480.05

"Chip Off Old Block"

One newspaper clipping to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated January 9, 1974. Item is an editorial written by Morrie Ryskind from the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner entitled "Chip Off Old Block." Pertains to the IRS reexamining President Nixon's tax...

GLC09613.02.3480.07

Recreo de las Familias

One bound volume of the magazine entitled, "Recreo de las Familias," dated 1838. Item is a Mexican publication dedicated to sciences, arts and literature. Contains an article profiling Phillis Wheatley in a section entitled "Literature de los Negros...

GLC09990

Dear Ann Landers

One newspaper clipping printing a column, "Dear Ann Landers." Pertains to the fertilization process and a note from Rod Wetmore stating that he hadn't "done his part yet."

GLC09573.02.026.02

[Collection of letters belonging to Daniel B. Landau, n.d., 1935-1959][Decimalized .001-.505]

Collection of 713 items dated 1935-1959 belonging to Daniel B. Landau and Dorothy K. Landau. Consists of letters, newspaper clippings, financial documents and greeting cards. Primary bulk of collection is of correspondence sent between Daniel B...

GLC09993

Engraving of William Morris, the Earthly Paradise

One engraving of William Morris, the Earthly Paradise dated 1873. Portrait caricature of William Morris, whole length, with enormous head. He is seated reading a newspaper.

GLC08878.1914

Engraving of Algernon Charles Swinburne, a true poet

One engraving of Algernon Charles Swinburne, a true poet dated 1873. Portrait caricature of Algernon Charles Swinburne, whole length, with enormous head. He is standing next to a plant with a book of poems in his hand.

GLC08878.1916

Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset

One engraving of Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by T. Fry.

GLC08878.1673

Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset

One engraving of Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by T. Fry.

GLC08878.1674

Monument to Walter Scott

One engraving of a monument built in honor of Walter Scott. Engraved by John Sartain.

GLC08878.1684

William Black

One photograph of William Black dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1771

Jules Verne

One photograph of Jules Verne dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1805

Anthony Trollope

One photograph of Anthony Trollope dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1808

Victor Hugo

One photograph of Victor Hugo dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1814

Joel Barlow

One engraving of Joel Barlow. Engraved by Asher Brown Durand from an original portrait by Robert Fulton.

GLC08878.2092

Engraving of Charles Brockden Brown

One engraving of Charles Brockden Brown dated circa 1837. Half portrait of Brown based on the painting by William Dunlap.

GLC08878.2064

Engraving of Lindley Murray

One engraving of Lindley Murray dated circa 1830. Half portrait of Murray based on the painting by E. Westoby.

GLC08878.2065

to Paul H. Lobik

One undated document from the Ziff-Davis Publishing Company possibly to Paul H. Lobik. It is a rejection notice for a story that was sent to them. A typed note at the top of the pre-printed note reads, "Too many paradoxes and obvious impossibilities...

GLC09579.074

to Paul Lobik

One letter from H.W. Magee to Paul Lobik dated August 7, 1939. Regarding an article submitted by Paul to Popular Mechanics Magazine.

GLC09579.085

to Paul Lobik

One letter from The Red Book Magazine and The Blue Book Magazine to Paul Lobik dated October 27, 1939. Regarding an article submitted by Paul to the Magazine. A handwritten note reads "for Washington 10/27/39."

GLC09579.086

to Paul Lobik

One letter from Florence Loebell to Paul Lobik dated February 9, 1937.

GLC09579.093

to Paul Lobik

One letter from Edward H. Stromberg to Paul Lobik dated February 13, 1937.

GLC09579.094

[Response to "What's Good for the Goose Is Good for the Gander"]

One manuscript by Paul H. Lobik in response to an article titled "What's Good for the Goose Is Good for the Gander" published in the Northwestern Commerce of January 1938. The response is titled "What's Bad to the Goose Do Worse to the Gander."

GLC09579.096.01

Engraving of Lucius Cary, Viscount Falkland

One engraving of Lucius Cary, Viscount Falkland dated 1836. Half portrait of Cary based on the painting by Anthony Van Dyke.

GLC08878.1574

A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation' [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a...

GLC09640.138

A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy...

GLC09640.138.01

A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy...

GLC09640.138.02

Publicity Handbook: Pubilicizing the Activities of Your Branch

One pamphlet entitled "Publicity Handbook: Pubilicizing the Activities of Your Branch" dated January 1958. States the Public Relation department's goal within the NAACP. Also includes guidelines on writing a new story article; how to write a story...

GLC09640.144

Night and Day

One pamphlet entitled, "Night and Day" dated September 1959 printed by the NAACP. Inside are advertisements for membership with the NAACP; details services they provide such as legal representation in civil rights cases; Jim Crow policies; police...

GLC09640.145

The Crisis

One pamphlet printed by The Crisis asking for new subscriptions to the magazine. Includes demographics of their exisiting readership, policies on reprints, notable contributors and reviews by other writers, civil rights leaders and politicians.

GLC09640.291

The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees

One booklet entitled, "The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees," printed by Howard University dated May 12, 1973. Includes the day's program consisting of the procession, invocation, honorary degree recipients (Gwendolyn...

GLC09640.083

The Journal of Negro Education [Volume V, No. 3 (July 1936)] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of of The Journal of Negro Education dated July 1936. Focus of this volume is the reorganization of education for African Americans in the United States.

GLC09640.097

The Journal of Negro Education [Volume V, No. 3 (July 1936)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education dated July 1936. Focus of this volume is the reorganization of education for African Americans in the United States. Essays reflect on the needs of high school and university students as well as life for...

GLC09640.097.01

The Journal of Negro Education [Volume V, No. 3 (July 1936)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education dated July 1936. Focus of this volume is the reorganization of education for African Americans in the United States. Essays reflect on the needs of high school and university students as well as life for...

GLC09640.097.02

[Summary of Law of Self-Defense]

One typed document pertaining to a copy of "Law of Self-Defense" by Frederic S. Baum and Joan Baum dated 1970. Details expected publication date, brief summary of the book's contents and Frederic Baum's occupation as a Librarian of the New York...

GLC09640.132.02

...News from Oceana Publications Inc.

One typed document summarizing three upcoming publications through Oceana Publications Inc. dated 1970. Includes an almanac entitled, "Crimes and Penalties" by Bertha R. White, consisting of tables which compares crimes in each state against the...

GLC09640.132.03

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. There are two images on the page the top is a bust portrait of Voltaire, the lower image is of Voltaire writing.

GLC08878.0669

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. Bust portrait of Voltaire.

GLC08878.0670

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. Bust portrait of Voltaire. Based on a painting by Nicolas de Largillière.

GLC08878.0671

Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. Bust portrait of Voltaire. Based on a painting by Nicolas de Largillière. There is text below the image.

GLC08878.0672

Trading card of Hugh Walpole

One trading card of Hugh Walpole dated circa 1930. Bust portrait of Walpole. Part of a series of trading cards featuring famous British authors. Walpole is number 36 in the series.

GLC08878.0698

Engraving of Hugh Walpole

One engraving of Hugh Walpole dated circa 1930. Bust portrait of Walpole.

GLC08878.0699

Engraving of Horace Walpole

One engraving of Horace Walpole dated circa 1800. Bust portrait of Walpole based on a miniature.

GLC08878.0703

Engraving of Horace Walpole

One engraving of Horace Walpole dated circa 1800. Bust portrait of Walpole as a young man/child.

GLC08878.0704

Engraving of Horace Walpole

One engraving of Horace Walpole dated circa 1840. Seated portrait of Walpole.

GLC08878.0705

Engraving of Horace Walpole

One engraving of Horace Walpole dated circa 1840. Half seated portrait of Walpole.

GLC08878.0706

Engraving of Charles Dudley Warner

One engraving of Charles Dudley Warner dated circa 1900. Half standing portrait of Warner.

GLC08878.0725

Engraving of Birth Place of Walt Whitman

One engraving of the birth place of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Features a view of a two story house and smaller cabin.

GLC08878.0779

Engraving of Walt Whitman

One engraving of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Whitman.

GLC08878.0780

Engraving of Walt Whitman

One engraving of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Seated portrait of Whitman.

GLC08878.0781

Engraving of Walt Whitman

One engraving of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Standing portrait of Whitman.

GLC08878.0782

Engraving of Walt Whitman

One engraving of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Three-quarters standing portrait of Whitman.

GLC08878.0783

Engraving of Walt Whitman

One engraving of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Whitman.

GLC08878.0784

Engraving of Walt Whitman

One engraving of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Whitman.

GLC08878.0785

Engraving of Walt Whitman

One engraving of Walt Whitman dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Whitman.

GLC08878.0786

Engraving of Stuart Edward White

One engraving of Stuart Edward White dated 1918. Standing portrait of White in a WWI uniform. On the back of the engraving is a biography prepared for The Mentor Vol. 6 No. 14.

GLC08878.0795

Engraving of William D. Whitney

One engraving of William D. Whitney dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Whitney.

GLC08878.0804

Engraving of Thomas Whittmore

One engraving of Thomas Whittmore dated circa 1861. Bust portrait of Whittemore.

GLC08878.0805

Postcard of H.G. Wells

One postcard of H.G. Wells dated circa 1990. Half portrait of Wells based on the photograph by G.C. Beresford.

GLC08878.0825

Engraving of Herbert George Wells

One engraving of Herbert George Wells dated 1916. Half portrait of Wells based on the photograph by Compton Collier.

GLC08878.0826

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Half portrait of Webster, based on a portrait by James Herring.

GLC08878.0843

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Bust portrait of Webster.

GLC08878.0844

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Half seated portrait of Webster.

GLC08878.0845

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Half seated portrait of Webster.

GLC08878.0846

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1860. Half seated portrait of Webster.

GLC08878.0847

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Half portrait of Webster, based on a portrait by James Herring.

GLC08878.0848

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Half portrait of Webster, based on a portrait by James Sharples Sr.

GLC08878.0849

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1863. Full seated portrait of Webster, based on a portrait by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0850

Engraving of Noah Webster

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Bust portrait of Webster.

GLC08878.0851

Engraving of Christoph Martin Wieland

One engraving of Christoph Martin Wieland dated 1825. Bust profile portrait of Wieland.

GLC08878.0876

Postcard of Oscar Wilde

One blank postcard of Oscar Wilde dated circa 1990. Standing portrait of Wilde based on a photograph by Napoleon Sarony.

GLC08878.0882

Postcard of Tennessee Williams

One blank postcard of Tennessee Williams dated circa 1990. Seated portrait of Williams.

GLC08878.0907

Engraving of John MacKay Wilson

One engraving of John MacKay Wilson dated circa 1840. Bust portrait of Wilson based on a painting by James Sinclair.

GLC08878.0917

Engraving of James Wilson

One engraving of James Wilson dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Wilson.

GLC08878.0918

Engraving of John Wilson (Christopher North)

One engraving of John Wilson also known as Christopher North dated circa 1860. Seated portrait of Wilson based on a photograph by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson.

GLC08878.0920

Engraving of Henry James

One engraving of Henry James dated circa 1910. Bust profile portrait of James based on a photograph taken by Alice Boughton.

GLC08878.0932.02

Engraving of Virginia Woolf

One engraving of Virginia Woolf dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Woolf.

GLC08878.0967

Engraving of Constance Fenimore Woolson

One engraving of Constance Fenimore Woolson dated circa 1890. Profile portrait of Woolson.

GLC08878.0969

Postcard of William Wordsworth

One blank postcard of William Wordsworth dated circa 1990. Three quarter length portrait of Wordsworth based on a painting by Benjamin Robert Haydon.

GLC08878.0971

Engraving of William Wordsworth

One engraving of William Wordsworth dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Wordsworth.

GLC08878.0972

Engraving of William Wordsworth

One engraving of William Wordsworth dated circa 1860. Half portrait of Wordsworth based on a painting by William Boxall.

GLC08878.0973

Engraving of William Wordsworth

One engraving of William Wordsworth dated circa 1860. Half portrait of Wordsworth based on a sketch by Robert Hancock.

GLC08878.0974

Engraving of William Wordsworth

One engraving of William Wordsworth dated 1828. Half portrait of Wordsworth.

GLC08878.0975

Engraving of William Wordsworth

One engraving of William Wordsworth dated circa 1860. Half seated portrait of Wordsworth.

GLC08878.0976

Engraving of William Workman

One engraving of Henry Wotton dated 1831. Three Quarter length portrait of Wotton based on the painting by Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt.

GLC08878.0978

Engraving of Francis Wrangham

One engraving of Francis Wrangham dated 1829. Half portrait of Wrangham based on the painting by John Jackson.

GLC08878.0979

[Engraving of Nathaniel Parker Willis]

One undated engraving of Nathaniel Parker Willis with his signature.

GLC08878.1022

[Engraving of Nathaniel Parker Willis]

One portrait of Nathaniel Parker Willis dated 1835. Portrait by Samuel Laurence. Includes a personal note addressed to Laurence and Willis's signature.

GLC08878.1023

[Engraving of Nathaniel Parker Willis]

One portrait of Nathaniel Parker Willis dated 1837. Portrait by Samuel Laurence. Includes Willis's signature.

GLC08878.1024

[Engraving of Nathaniel Parker Willis]

One portrait of Nathaniel Parker Willis dated 1855. Portrait painted by Elliott, printed by R. Andrews. Includes Willis's signature.

GLC08878.1025

[Print of Edmund Hodgson Yates]

One print of Edmund Hodgson Yates. Originally a watercolor portrait by an unknown artist.

GLC08878.1050

[Image of W.B. Yeats]

One image of poet W.B. Yeats from a newspaper clipping.

GLC08878.1053

[Image of W.B. Yeats]

One image of poet W.B. Yeats wearing a pince-nez from a newspaper clipping.

GLC08878.1054

[Image of W.B. Yeats]

One postcard of poet W.B. Yeats. Image taken by Alice Boughton.

GLC08878.1055

[Print of W.B. Yeats]

One print of poet W.B. Yeats dated 1898 by William Rothenstein.

GLC08878.1056

[Print of Charlotte Mary Yonge]

One print of Charlotte Mary Yonge dated September 1890.

GLC08878.1059

[Print of David Young]

One Will's Cigarette trading card of Francis Brett Young. Item is #40 of the Famous British Authors Series. Contains a short biography of Young on the reverse side.

GLC08878.1062