1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annis, Lida and Johnny

asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.

GLC08311.43

1 January 1864

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

While he is sorry that Richard will be leaving he is glad that he has decided to go to school. He hopes he will see Richard before he leaves.

GLC07705.412

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: The Cooper Institute--Eighth Street--New York

GLC09118.14

circa 1861-1864

Engraving

Title: The Bible-House--Cooper Institute--Tompkins Market

GLC09118.20

1864

Engraving

Title: The Last of the Havemeyer Estate--Union Home & School for Soldier's Children 58th st near 8th ave.

Engraving depicts large white house with American flag and gazebo.

GLC09118.23

February 25, 1862

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.

GLC07205.078

17 April 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him.

GLC07205.058

11 March 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.

GLC07205.059

27 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.

GLC07205.030

7 October 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is glad their daughter Nellie is attending school for he says all they have to give them is an education and it is better than gold or silver. He goes on to brag that he is used to hard living now and has gotten by on nothing but hard bread for days.

GLC02415.051

January 24, 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He writes again how education is so important for their children. If she does not have money for the taxes, he insists she let him know and he will send her some money.Their pay is late.

GLC02415.063

7 October 1861

Chase, M.E., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury

He wishes to establish a scientific and religious institution. He mentions Fellows as a mutual acquaintance as a way of introduction.

GLC02745.018

February 27, 1863

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother H. (Henry)

He encourages his brother not to miss out on opportunities like getting an education while he is young.

GLC02172.62

February 2, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a busy day at the office that started with a Bond Rally. Later goes to a psychology course.

GLC09414.0147

February 4, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia just got home from a long day at school and work. Work makes her feel good because she can help people. Feels like she has grown in the job and can handle practically any situation. She is no longer afraid to address a group, but says that nothing makes up for what Moe has meant to her.

GLC09414.0149

1861-1877

Stuart, Frederick T., 1837-1913

Print

Title: Engraving of Joseph Emerson Worcester.

Adhered to scapbook mount. Biographical note is adhered to right. Attached below engraving is a tab, "Worcester, J.E. Author of Dictionary."

GLC02453.47

13 May 1944

Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

Typed letter signed

Title: to Addie Frizielle

In this letter from 1944 Mrs. Roosevelt responded to one of her critics, Addie Frizielle, who worried about the desegregation of restrooms and forced social interaction between the races in the government's movement toward racial equality in some spheres. The First Lady responded to Addie Frizielle who voiced concerns regarding desegregation. Mrs. Roosevelt enumerates the "four basic rights which I believe every citizen in a democracy must enjoy. These are the right for equal education, the right to work for equal pay according to ability, the right to justice under the law, the right to…

GLC09544.01

March 20, 1843

McBride, W.T., fl. 1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moore

He is grateful for such a friend as Moore. He describes his previous boarding situation as disastrous, and he describes circumstances at college with the cold winter weather. He reports the local debating society.

GLC04191.01

March 9, 1844

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He comments on Richard's previous illness and reports that both he and Robert are healthy in Louisiana. He is anxious to return home. He contemplates the difference between rhyme and poetry, with examples.

GLC04191.03

07 July 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He has been anxious to hear about health problems. His scholarship and reputation have expanded, and he has become a "very conspicuous character among the good people of Alabama." He expects to attend a local Baptist revival meeting. He also plans to start a geography school next season somewhere in the South. While he always tries to be friendly and sociable, the women here are larger and not as intelligent as other places.

GLC04191.06

29 October 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He remarks on the changing seasons. School closes in two weeks and he plans to move on instead of remaining, but would rather participate on the march to Mexico as he is growing tired of the monotonous life of schoolmaster. His dream to study in Dublin or Paris, however, is simply a dream. Robert has suggested he marry a young woman who he has since decided is not as beautiful as he first thought.

GLC04191.07

8 January 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He hopes to find another school with better wages. He hopes that Robert will burn this letter after reading it. The weather is finally cold enough to kill hogs. He encourages him to study Greek to get a better job.

GLC04191.08

January 29, 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

It is difficult to write because he has not heard from the family in almost three months. He has agreed to remain at his school for one more session and was a little disappointed to be passed up for another school, where a doctor with dependent orphans was hired. He probably will not return home this summer.

GLC04191.09

February 16, 1865

Law, Evander McIver, 1836-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel

Writes to a Colonel whose name is unspecified the day before Union General William T. Sherman's troops destroyed much of Columbia (Law was one general in charge of evacuating the city). Requests that forces under Captain D. H. Hamilton (possibly Daniel H. Hamilton), Provost Marshal, be ordered to report to him. Further requests "that the Battalion of State Cadets be also ordered to report to me for police duty in the city." Notes that the force under his command for police duty is insufficient. Law writes from Office of the Provost Marshal.

GLC02459.20

26 July 1860

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: Commencement Day, Yale College

One engraving entitled "Commencement Day, Yale College" dated July 26th 1860. Depicts Rev. Jerimiah Day, former president of Yale, Rev. Theodore D. Woolsey, President of Yale, and Prof. Benjamin Sullivan, professor of science at Yale. Engraved by John Sartain.

GLC08878.0098