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Engraving of Thomas Gresham

One engraving of Thomas Gresham dated 1836. Three quarter length portrait of Gresham based on a painting by Hans Holbein.

GLC08878.1593

[Financial document belonging to House Beautiful Blinds]

One financial document sent from House Beautiful Blinds. Details costs and money owed.

GLC09953.084

to Bobbie

One letter addressed to Barbara Knapp from "Smoky" dated November 2, 1939. Contacts her to introduce themselves as a coffee salesperson. Compliments her on her business savvy.

GLC09953.119

to Smoky

One letter addressed to Smoky from Barbara Knapp dated November 20, 1939. Briefs them on the family blinds business.

GLC09953.120

Zachariah Chandler

One engraving entititled "Zachariah Chandler" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Zachariah Chandler. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0238

John J. Cisco

One engraving entitled "John J. Cisco" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of John J. Cisco. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0243

to "Friend Scott" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two items related to correspondence between "Friend Scott" and D.A. Herrick; consists of a letter dated December 25, 1859 and a business card belonging to D.A. Herrick's soap and candle manufacturing business.

GLC09832.39

The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...

GLC09899.03

Engraving of Jeptha H. Wade

One engraving of Jeptha H. Wade circa 1870. Bust portrait of Wade. Based on an ambrotype by Matthew Brady.

GLC08878.0674

Engraving of Jeptha H. Wade

One engraving of Jeptha H. Wade circa 1870. Bust portrait of Wade.

GLC08878.0675

Engraving of John Wanamaker

One engraving of John Wanamaker dated circa 1920. Seated portrait of Wanamaker.

GLC08878.0716

Engraving of John Wanamaker

One engraving of John Wanamaker dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of an older Wanamaker wearing glasses. Possibly based on a photograph by the Bain News Service which is visually similar.

GLC08878.0717

Engraving of Cadwallader Colden Washburn

One engraving of Cadwallader Colden Washburn dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Washburn.

GLC08878.0735

Engraving of Cadwallader Colden Washburn

One engraving of Cadwallader Colden Washburn dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Washburn.

GLC08878.0736

Engraving of William A. Wheelock

One engraving of William A. Wheelock dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Wheelock.

GLC08878.0771

Engraving of William Seward Webb

One engraving of William Seward Webb dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Webb.

GLC08878.0812

Engraving of Henry Wells

One engraving of Henry Wells dated 1950. Bust portrait of Wells sketched by Linda J. Labarre from an image in the book American Express- A Century of Service published by Alden Hatch in 1950.

GLC08878.0827

Engraving of William Workman

One engraving of William Workman dated circa 1860. Half portrait of Workman.

GLC08878.0977

to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.

GLC08311.07

to Maria

writes that she is a very good business woman. read in the paper that they will repair the Orange and Alexandria railroad. has been sleeping on the ground in the open air. his stomach has been acting up. Written at Fisher's Hill

GLC08311.23

An act for... erecting a corporation to carry on a trade to the South-Seas

Establishing the South Seas company. Overspeculation in the company's stock led to the "bubble" and the crash, when it came, saw the first modern depression. With exchange stamp of Harvard's Baker Library

GLC08613

to R. C. Burrow

Seeks information for the Negro Business League's attempt to document African-Americans who meet Virginia's voting requirements. Explains that "The Negro Business League of Va. is endeavoring to...assist the constitutional convention in deriving at...

GLC08907

to Sylvia and Mad

Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.

GLC09414.1608

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

to Emma C. Small

A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.

GLC00687.012