1861-1865 ca.

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Photograph

Title: Winfield Scott and wife in front of their home in Elizabeth, NJ

Handwritten on verso: "Residence of General Scott. Elizabeth NJ with [illegible]" Beneath Scott's "Winfield Scott Born in Virginia. Presidential nominee & soldiers June 13, 1786- May 29, 1866." At the bottom is handwritten the date "1866,10.20" and the price, ".25".

GLC05137.231

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Ruins of a Locomotive in the Petersburgh railroad Depot, Richmond, Va." Inscription on verso: "Emma G. Griggs from my husband."

GLC05137.271

1870s-1900s ca.

Riley, Richard, fl. 1870-1900

Photograph

Title: Collection of loose cyanotypes, Calhoun, Ala., mostly black students

The images derive from the Calhoun Industrial School, founded by the Hampton (Va.) Institute. Most appear to be circa 1895-1905 (based on when Riley worked at Hampton). The images were taken by Richard Riley. The Calhoun School was a social experiment in which local plantations were purchased and land distributed to local blacks. See GLC 5140.02 Album

GLC05140.03

February 1904

Hall's Studio

Photograph signed

Title: Carry A. Nation, Home Defender

Full-length portrait, with hatchet in hand. Inscribed by Carrie Nation: "Carry A. Nation, Home Defender" This photograph shows Nation wielding a hatchet over her head with a grim look of determination on her face. With ink note on verso: "Dear Grandma. Carry Nation gave this picture to give to you. Your loving Grandson G.P. Handbrecht. 2-14-1904. New Haven".

GLC05147

1 May 1912

Addams, Jane, 1860-1935

Book signed

Title: Twenty years at Hull-house, with autobiographical notes. With illus. by Norah Hamilton.

Inscribed: "Dear Miss Passmore I have had a very charming visit in your home and am glad to leave my name behind. Sincerely yours, Jane Addams, May 1, 1912." First edition, 1910.

GLC05168

18 June 1868

Gilman, Caroline, fl. 1868

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Household woman.

Poem expressing the sentiment that woman's highest calling is performing household tasks. She provides a key to the persons in the poem and notes that the 1st, 2d, 3d and last stanzas were written originally in 1828 in Charleston, South Carolina, while the remainder was written in Boston and Roxbury, Massachusetts in June 1863.

GLC05169

1867

Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902

Pamphlet signed

Title: Address in favor of universal suffrage, for the election of delegates to the constitutional convention.

Title continues: "Before the Judiciary committees of the Legislature of New York, in the Assembly chamber, January 23, 1867, in behalf of the American Equal Rights association." Inscribed Horace E. Smith, compliments of the author." In the original wrappers.

GLC05170

1898

Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902

Book signed

Title: Eighty years and more (1815-1897). Reminiscences of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Inscribed to Mr. and Mrs. Thadeus Wakeman, New York, "Progress is the victory of a new thought over an old superstition." Inscription dated 11 March 1898. Tipped-in is a 6 August 1902 postcard from Stanton's secretary addressed to Wakeman, as editor of the Torch of Reason in Silverton, Oregon. Stanton's secretary asks if the Robert Ingersoll essays published in the Torch of Reason had been collected into a volume. First edition.

GLC05171

17 November 1868

Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Campbell

Regarding a petition to Congress for women's suffrage. Written on "The Revolution" printed stationery, listing their platform. Written at the time when New York state was revising its Constitution (the revisions were rejected).

GLC05178

1850

Truth, Sojourner, 1797-1883

Book

Title: Narrative of Sojourner Truth : a northern slave, emancipated from bodily servitude by the state of New York, in 1828. With a portrait.

Printed for the author by J.B. Yerrinton and Son. Original paper front cover but lacks original back wrapper.

GLC05194

13 May 1806

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Certifying "true copy" a Thomas Jefferson letter to John Walker]

Marshall's endorsement certifies this "true copy from the original shown me by Mr. Walker which I believe to be in the hand writing of Mr. Jefferson." James Madison also certified the letter, but his certification is written in Marshall's hand. The letter, dated 13 April 1803, concerns an alleged affair that Jefferson had had with the wife of John Walker. Jefferson was being attacked in the press. He expressed regret that he had not met with Walker earlier and talks about the newspaper writers and newspapers who he thinks should be silenced.

GLC05506

2 April 1836

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet Henry

Buchanan writes to his sister because he is concerned for her health. He writes: "let me strongly urge you to resist the gloomy feelings & apprehensions which I fear you indulge." He asks her to submit to the will of God, but also acknowledges he is not a model Christian. Buchanan assures Harriet that should he survive her, he will comply with any requests she makes of him.

GLC05508.054

circa 1875-1885

Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [I believe in beauty and in joy...]

Cable quotes Charlotte Oliver, in part: "As to the resurrection, punishment and reward, I can't see what my noblest choice has to do with them; they seem to be God's part of the matter; mine is to love perfect beauty and perfect joy...."

GLC05508.059

9 April 1925

Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Strong

Answers Strong's question, which asks what has given Mrs. Coolidge the most comfort. Coolidge states that passages from the Bible about faith and Whittier's "The Eternal Goodness" have provided much comfort but she finds that James Martinean's Commendatory Prayer, published as a memorial to her husband, has given her the most comfort. On White House Stationary.

GLC05508.073

19 August 1940

Davis, James, fl. 1940

Typed letter signed

Title: to G. F. Robinson

Davis believes Willkie will be the next President. He discusses the passing of his wife, the life they had together and the one she now has in heaven. Briefly mentions aid to Britain. Written on Stationery of the Senate Committee on Finance.

GLC05508.082

14 September 1699

Cotton, John, 1640-1699

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Lord

Cotton writes from Charleston, South Carolina, where he had been called in 1698, to Joseph Lord, a minister at Dorchester, South Carolina. Lord had sailed to South Carolina with Cotton in November 1698. Speaks of mutual acquaintances in Charleston and touches on various issues, most significantly the proper procedure of the church when members, baptized as infants, renounce their baptism. Mentions the funeral of a Rev. Marshall, and the pending baptism of a slave owned by Madam Blake. Cotton died of yellow fever on 18 September 1699, four days after this letter was written. Contains…

GLC05508.002

30 December 1770

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jane Mecom

Written to his sister concerning various matters, including stories of the threatened loss of his position as colonial postmaster, the difficulties he faces for expressing his political opinions, and sending some books Jane had asked for. Franklin comments that the books resemble the opinions of a Mrs. Ilive, whose "Solemn Discourse" attempted "to prove, that this World is the true Hell or Place of Punishment for the Spirits who had transgress'd in a better State, and were sent here to suffer for their sins in Animals of all Sorts."

GLC05508.003

31 August 1842

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary P. Payson

Jackson sends Miss Payson a sentiment: "Seek true wisdom[:] it is the pearl of 'great price' which cheers us thro' life, and ends in happy mortality." One black and white bust engraving of Jackson included.

GLC05508.005

3 January 1855

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his uncle

A heartfelt letter noting the spiritual guidance that Jackson's uncle gave to Jackson's now deceased wife, Ellie. Jackson expresses thanks for his uncle's condolence after her passing. He discusses his sadness and changed outlook on life. Jackson also writes of his faith in God overlooking him.

GLC05508.006

9 March 1790

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Polly Stockton

On the second anniversary of his recovery from illness, Rush thanks his sister for nursing him. His illness left him with strong ideas of the vanity of wealth, the evil of Sin, etc. He continues by talking about his delight in reading John Wesley's sermons concerning the rise and progress of Christianity, which Wesley described as a series of concentric circles. Rush also discusses a new translation of the four gospels by Dr. Campell of Aberdeen.

GLC05508.011

circa 1910

Broadsheet

Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin

J. H. J. Ronner announces a play by Harkins and Barbour of Uncle Tom's Cabin with 200 people in the cast. Boosts, "Cotton pickers, dancers, jubilee singers, Mississippi steamboat." "Scenically the most mammoth production of modern times." At the Majestic Theatre. A scene from the play is printed on both sides. Circa date based on type of newsprint and photography.

GLC05508.013.01

14 November 1942

Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mr. Wilson

Astor cannot choose a favorite poet; she starts by listing several: Browning, Keats, Kipling, Poe, and Longfellow. Her favorite book to read is the Bible.

GLC05508.023

1989

Bailey, Pearl, 1918-1990

Book signed

Title: Between You and Me [inscribed to Lena Horne]

Inscribed to singer Lena Horne on the title page: "My darling, beautiful sister -- Keep a firm, loose arm -- and know that God is ever present -- You are His -- nothing is more important[.] I love you[.] Sister Pearl --"

GLC05508.026

May 19, 1905

Bates, Katharine Lee, 1859-1929

Typed document signed

Title: America

Also known as "America the Beautiful," Bates' lyrics begin "O beautiful for spacious skies..." Four stanzas, carbon printed.

GLC05508.031

8 June 1898

Bickerdyke, Mary Ann, fl. 1898

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [Let the words of my mouth...]

Quoting Psalm 19:14, Bickerdyke writes: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer." A small bust engraving of Bickerdyke is collateral to the quotation (GLC05508.037.02).

GLC05508.037.01