October 6, 1907

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter

Title: to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son about a dog washed ashore and raised by the children of John Parker (his camp commander). Illustrated by Roosevelt. Encloses a picture on a possum (not included). Letter written on White House letterhead.

GLC01410.04

1928

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut]

One photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut dated 1928. The photograph was used as a 1928 campaign photograph. Shows Hoover standing outdoors while holding the paws of his dog, King Tut. Inscribed and signed: "To R. J. Phillips With kind Regards of Herbert Hoover" below the picture.

GLC00162.16

September 27, 1858

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William McBlair

Sends letters and information, and thanks McBlair for a dog given as a gift. Letter written from Saint George's Castle, also known as Elmina Castle, a former prison and center of the African slave trade. Name of signer is illegible.

GLC00722.70

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of "Grant in Peace."

Photo entitled "Grant in Peace." Grant is in uniform, 3 stars visible on his uniform jacket. Nellie Grant as a child sits in his lap and his dog sits by his knee. [collateral note: following Carte de visites (#88-93) came in an envelope with a note saying they were photos of generals mentioned in a letter from USG to Henry Halleck. The letter is not in collection.

GLC04360.091

22 July 1900 - 11 August 1900

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Complains to his son that business is "very dull" and everyone is "disappointed at the actual conditions when compared with what they had expected." Comments on lowered prices for items such as bread, flour, and lumber. He had stomach cramps and a man gave him some medicine which was supposed to cure "biliousness," but it made him vomit. Says that it is a "hard experience" and he's not making any money now, but he thinks he'll come back with more money than he started with. He's building a rocker and working on a suction pipe, but there are problems with the weather. He's raising dogs in…

GLC05245.01

11 November 1900

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter

Title: to Owen Horsfall [incomplete]

Writes to his son about a blizzard "4º below zero, wind blowing from N.E. at the rate of 60 miles an hour, and sand and snow cutting the skin off one's face in going against it." Comments on the brilliant northern lights. Plans to mush with Jim Reed and the dogteam to stake ground. Supposes McKinley was elected President, but it will be a long time before he knows for sure. Written on stationary from the Alaska Gold Mining Company, Cape Nome, Alaska. Last page or pages missing.

GLC05245.04

1876

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [ink and water color. Terra cotta fountain of children]

On verso is pasted-down newsclipping: "Old Abe" at the Centennial. Describing the famous war eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin, clipped from the Philadelphia Times.

GLC02673.19

4 January 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he received a surprise package from Ben with five packs of cigarettes. He says he played with the puppies (his first mention of the puppies) they have. He also writes that it tried to snow today.

GLC09414.1302

February 14, 1864

Fred, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Allen

He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.

GLC07205.094

5 October 1866

Rosteraunt, Thomas, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hewy Bartlett

He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.

GLC07205.095

February 4, 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He inquires after Nettie and Maggie. He mentions cousin George who has gotten into a good regiment. He reminisces. One of the privates brought a pig in from Darnstown.. They also brought a dog into camp. He refers to the Clarks. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

GLC07205.084

23 September 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They prepared to go to the Point of Rocks. He sent an ambrotype home to his mother. He tells his sister he would like to see her bird sing. Written at Camp Boston.

GLC07205.045

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

1861-1877

Sketch

Title: Girl Pulling a Cat's Tail

Other side contains partial manuscript. Cut from a larger work.

GLC08284.031

11 July 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Newsy letter from his wife. Talks about his sister and brother and how they are. And a company where his brother works in. All of sudden, Talks about Gods and stuff. But then later talks about some dog which supposed to make Clara jealous.

GLC05755.008

30 August 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

They have built their cabin, which consists of one room 10 x 12. Describes dog team. Remarks that with old, soiled clothes "I never though I would look so tough."

GLC05755.015

13 September 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

A dreadful storm raging; fear of being flooded. Two postscripts, one mentioning having their dogs live in the cabin and one, dated 9/14, saying the storm is over and everything is okay.

GLC05755.017

4 October 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Waiting for chilling blast. Raining hard. Daily activities like chop woods and feed the dogs. He has luxury meals once in a while. Also he saw article about "horrors of Cape Nome." Remembers his wife's and his relatives.

GLC05755.021

11 October 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Received her letter. Very descriptive about the weather. Describes dogs and dog fights. Talks little about their new house. Got little emotional about each other's feelings.

GLC05755.022

18 October 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Dog injuries. Robberies. Skating people. Making caps (with drawings). Detailed weather report. And says "The past 4 or 5 days have been very beautiful indeed and the atmosphere is very clean and bracing it puts new life in one and makes your blood flow and tingle."

GLC05755.023

5 December 1900

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: He is leaving to Good Hope Bay for a month or two. The group was supposed to leave that day but was postponed because of a blizzard. He had his picture taken with the dogs. Mentions all the dogs' names. Also mentions the accounts of the day the picture was taken.

GLC05755.026

8 September 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

Includes note dated 9/9 with photo of two men in front of tent with huskies.

GLC05755.054

24 November 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

Trying to sell dogs but regrets it as they are affectionate.

GLC05755.065

14 December 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

Lost his lead dog. His bad luck. Encloses small dried flowers tied with thread.

GLC05755.068

21 December 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

Found his dog. Sold his dogs for $150 (a $20 loss). He misses them.

GLC05755.069