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27 January 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Dearest
One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated January 27, 1944. Relates to reading.
GLC09662.530
31 January 1944
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated January 31, 1944. Pertains to his reflections of their relationship.
GLC09662.532
5 February 1944
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated February 5, 1944. Details his daily routine while stationed in England.
GLC09662.536
12 February 1944
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated February 12, 1944. Describes his daily routine. Censorship redactor makes note of Warren's mention that he was reading "Imperial City" by Elmer Rice.
GLC09662.540
15 July 1861
Mitchell, George B., ?-1865
The Star Spangled Banner Independent
One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.
GLC08334.15
August 1951
Personal Efficiency (magazine)
Personal Efficiency [Vol. 41, No. 8 (August 1951)]
One issue of "Personal Efficiency," dated August 1951. Magazine printed by La Salle University.
GLC10004.03.59
September 22, 1928
Literary digest (New York, N.Y.)
The Literary Digest [Vol. 98, No. 12 (September 22, 1928)]
One printing of The Literary Digest dated September 22, 1928. Front cover contains an image of 'Dry Land Harvest' painted by J. Leo Fairbanks. Image is of farmers plowing hay. Headline on cover reads, "First Returns in Mammoth Presidential Poll of 19...
GLC10083
1960
Isaacs, Harold R., 1910-1986
"Five Writers and Their African Ancestors"
One pamphlet entitled, "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors," by Harold R. Isaacs dated June 1960. Highlights the works of Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Lorraine Hansberry and their focus on Africa and African Americans.
GLC09640.287
1900
Five issues of The Atlantic Monthly magazine, 1900 [Decimalized .01-.05]
Five issues of The Atlantic Monthly from 1900. Issues from February, August, September, November and December.
GLC09887
1902
Atlantic Monthly Press
The Atlantic Monthly [January - December 1902][Decimalized .01-.12]
Collection of Atlantic Monthly dated 1902. Consists of 12 issues ranging from a variety of subjects pertaining to education, women's rights, international opinions, travel essays and short stories.
GLC09888
February 1900
The Atlantic Monthly (Boston, Mass.)
The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 85 No. 508 (February 1900)]
One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated February 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "The Library of Congress" by Herbert...
GLC09887.01
August 1900
The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 514 (August 1900)]
One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated August 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "Political Education" by Arthur Twining...
GLC09887.02
September 1900
The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 515 (September 1900)]
One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated September 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "The American Boss" by Francis C...
GLC09887.03
November 1900
The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 517 (November 1900)]
One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated November 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "A defense of American Parties" by...
GLC09887.04
July 3, 1751
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765
to unknown
Bertram, later discovered to be a literary imposter, writes to an unknown recipient (possibly to William Stukeley). Reports that when he receives the recipient's reply, he will deliver "Richard," a historical manuscript which he claimed to have...
GLC01450.449
11 December 1773
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...
GLC01787
1773
Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
Poems written by the "Negro Servant" of John Wheatley of Boston. Printed at London by A. Bell and sold in Boston by Cox and Berry. First edition copy. The first book of poetry by an African American. Bound in nineteenth century vellum, with...
GLC06154
1852 after
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" banner [on cloth]
Red banner with nine scenes from Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Textile.
GLC06894
November 14, 1802
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to the Institut National de France
Jefferson sends his thanks for becoming the first American member of the Institute. The letter is addressed to "Citizens, President and Secretaries."
GLC01533
January 19, 1870
Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870
to T. Apoleon Cheney
Written by Dahlgren as commander of the Washington Navy Yard. References Cheney's notes of 6 and 10 January. Has not responded because of the "many demands on my time." Says some of the books he has requested are procurable and will be forwarded...
GLC01545.09
April 21, 1908
Morgan, J. Pierpont, 1837-1913
to Charles Conant
Writes to financial author declining request to have his biography written. He writes "... At the same time any such procedure is entirely contrary to my taste, nor can I say that I am very anxious to have any biography published, even after I have...
GLC01530
January 25, 1765
Winthrop, John, 1714-1779
to Jonathan Belcher
Congratulates Judge Belcher on recovering "from a dangerous illness." Notes having read that many French Acadians have been removed from Nova Scotia, Canada, to the West Indies, and observes that because of their religion, they "could hardly ever...
GLC01541.01
June 5, 1866
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
to James Thomas Fields
Bryant writes to Fields, editor of the Atlantic Monthly. Transmits a poem, "The Death of Slavery" (GLC 1543.02). Remarks that the poem was "meditated a year since but written out within the last few days. I had a good deal of trouble with some of...
GLC01543.01
August 20, 1861
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
to Mr. Laighton
Regrets that he is unable to attend a meeting held at Allston Hall the following Friday, in remembrance of Theodore Parker. Emerson claims, "I do not know that I could add any facts of interest to the recollections of the occasion. Yet Theodore...
GLC01549
circa spring 1851
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to Dr. Stone
Writes from "Woodside Cottage." Says she just received his letter and hopes to see him in Boston next week. Asks him "to make no public mention if you have not, of the Uncle Tom project till I have seen you. Don't mention it at any rate till then."...
GLC01584.01
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