June 18, 1899

Gilbert, Mary L., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. George May Powell

She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.

GLC00687.147

October 19, 1899

Cameron, William A.B., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.

GLC00687.148

June 18, 1905

Sunderlin, Kate, fl. 1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only Christian and twentieth-century way of settling disputes, and hopes for a speedy process.

GLC00687.149

1861-1877

Arbitration Forum

Printed document

Title: [Arbitration Council flyer]

A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904 Methodist General Conference, the Presbyterian General Assembly, the Congregational Triennial, the Episcopal Triennial, and the International W.C.T.U., all with a role in stopping the South African War.

GLC00687.150

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Editor, England & the Boers

George May Powell writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of the topic.

GLC00687.151

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Typed letter signed

Title: to U. S. Senate

Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."

GLC00687.152

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

A card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."

GLC00687.153

1861-1877

Petition

Title: [Petition]

The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.

GLC00687.154

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: Memorial

The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests, making the subject of tree culture an educational branch of study, and requiring the planting of trees for the use of public lands.

GLC00687.155

1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Pamphlet

Title: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York

The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have been fireproofed. They discuss several different architectural possibilities in buildings as well as other structures, including sidewalks, piers, walls, and pavements. An appendix includes testimonies from authorized witnesses and newspaper articles supporting the fireproof concept. Illustrated plates indicate measurements and illustrations of…

GLC00687.156

January 12,1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Printed document

Title: Certificate of Tests

A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.

GLC00687.157

1 January 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Price List of Mettlach Tiles

This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.

GLC00687.158

Circa 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Mettlach Tiles

These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.

GLC00687.159

May 10, 1876

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Printed letter

Title: to Hon. N.C. Ely

He discusses the idea of fireproofing homes.

GLC00687.161

19 April 1862

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [contract]

He grants Alexander Whillden a share in Powell's Cannon Rifle.

GLC00687.201

December 1, 1871

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A.R. Spofford

Powell secures copyright of his book, Financial Schedule, with the Library of Congress. Letter partially printed.

GLC00687.203

3 November 1863

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [bill]

Received payment for Joseph A. Hay

GLC00687.206

1859-1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Patents filed through 1859-1864 with patent numbers]

On the back is a description of a patent filed 1861/2/19 for a motion device for an artificial leg and ankle.

GLC00687.200

December 20, 1866

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Dayton

Powell seeks to procure a joint stock company to manufacture articles invented by Mr. A.M. Olds. Dayton responds on the back, agreeing to see about bringing the patents into use.

GLC00687.202

10 November 1882

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: to John A. Wiedersheim

He is billing GMP for a letter patent, including government fee, drawings and specifications, and prosecution. Partially printed.

GLC00687.204

1864-1905

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph manuscript

Title: Powell's Patent Multiscope

He proposes a substitute for the expensive calcium light for viewing images, with an object that uses either sunlight or lamp light using a graphoscope, inserting a stereoscopic lens. Different lenses allow for different uses, including microscope, telescope, etc.

GLC00687.205

1865

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph document signed

Title: [contract for artificial limbs]

The distribution of artificial limbs for maimed soldiers is to be advertised by the U.S. Christian Commission's Board of Surgeons.

GLC00687.207

March 27, 1866

Condell, J., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He writes about delivery of an express package. He discusses model arms.

GLC00687.208

April 10, 1866

Bell, Henry Y., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Condell Leg Manufacturing Corp.

He is interested in the cost of an artificial leg. His leg was amputated below the knee. He includes a sketch of his stump.

GLC00687.209

April 12, 1866

Truell, Edwin M., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

He would like a Condell Limbs circular.

GLC00687.210