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April 19, 1866
Bowson, Lyman E., fl. 1866
to A. F. Williams
He requests a circular of artificial limbs. He lost his right arm and knows several other people who also need limbs.
GLC00687.215
April 20, 1866
Brink, E.M., fl. 1866
He read the advertisement in the Independent and needs a more durable artificial leg. He would like a price.
GLC00687.216
Burrill, James S., fl. 1866
to George May Powell
He requests a left arm to be sent by express. Partially printed.
GLC00687.217
April 23, 1866
Truesdell, James, fl. 1866
He is unable to make their appointment
GLC00687.218
He reports that the committee was pleased with the exhibit of their artificial limbs. He described their competition from Georgia and the mechanics of their limb movement. The committee will wait to make their decision after seeing more exhibits. A...
GLC00687.219
7 March 1873
United States. Department of State.
[Passport of George May Powell]
Passport of George May Powell. Partially printed. Signed by the Secretary of State, includes description of Powell's physical characteristics. Features image of United States of America Department of State seal.
GLC00687.076
1864
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Facts and Figures for the Hour
Recognizing that money is power, federal taxes have always caused problems for citizens. Other countries have much higher excise and revenue taxes, and yet the U.S. competes with them in every field. He compares foreign money, duties, and taxes with...
GLC00687.193
20 February 1896
International Arbitration Council
International Arbitration Memorial
The undersigned men, under the direction of George May Powell, support an international arbitration first between the U.S. and Britain, and later with other nations. The memorial is directed toward the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GLC00687.146
29 May 1875
New York Trade Reporter
New York trade reporter. [Vol. 7, no. 22 (May 29, 1875)]
The front page article, "Fire-proof Building Material: Teil Hydraulic Concrete Blocks and Artificial Stone: The Problem Solved: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York," describes the need for fireproof buildings, the materials used, and the...
GLC00687.160
1 July 1876
Little, James, fl. 1876
The Timber Supply
The danger of over consumption of timber is serious. States east of Ohio generally have denuded forests. The west and northwest up to the Rocky Mountains are "all chiefly prairie and an almost treeless territory," depending on the east for wood...
GLC00687.162
November 1876
[United States centennial exhibition petition]
The undersigned attest to the "good results" at the closing of the United States centennial exhibition. Short passage written in English, French, and German. One page of lined paper is attached to the bottom of the petition, upon which one name is...
GLC00687.251
1861-1877
Music book
The book contains scales, chromatic scales, and tunes handwritten and hand bound.
GLC00687.273
17 November 1905
Geo. May Powell
Obituary of George May Powell
GLC00687.274.03
Circa 1905
An Active Reform Worker
GLC00687.274.04
Circa 1875
Blomgren Brothers
[George May Powell]
George May Powell, middle aged
GLC00687.275
Circa 1893
G. M. Powell
George May Powell, older
GLC00687.276
1892-1893
[Checkbook with stubs]
Checkbook with stubs, includes dates, amounts, to whom paid.
GLC00687.277
1855
Cook, I. N., fl. 1865
[Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man]
Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man
GLC00687.278
Circa 1895
Taylor, W. M. Curtis, fl. 1895
[Portrait of an older George May Powell]
George May Powell, older man
GLC00687.279
circa 1860s
[Corn cob black doll]
With black dyed muslin head and hands, printed cotton dress, belt, and scarf.
GLC09188
September 9, 1881
to Badie
re: He is concerned about Samuel's health and hopes to arrange a course of lessons for him at the University of Pennsylvania. He hopes to acquire some rooms near Washington Square for headquarters. He leaves household instructions, and he comments on...
GLC00687.105
March 17, 1882
Wilson, Edward L., fl. 1882
re: He asks GMP to arrange a diagram of lantern slides of Mount Sinai, and would like to visit New York City.
GLC00687.088
18 May 1882
Berkeley St. Congregational Church
Oriental Reception
Card advertising an address by George May Powell at the Berkeley St. Congregational Church.
GLC00687.089
Adams, Blackmer, and Lyon (Chicago, Ill.)
[Adams, Blackmer & Lyon Pub. Co. printed advertisement for radial chart of Palestine, with a letter of introduction[
re: They endorse Rev. S. W. Powell's chart referring to the books of Kings and Chronicles in the International Lessons of the Bible. The circular includes testimonies affirming the value of these charts from professors of church history and biblical...
GLC00687.090
1897
[Subscription for radial key map of Palestine]
Subscription for radial key map of Palestine, with names and addresses of subscribers.
GLC00687.091
1895
Powell's Light and Shade Relief Map of Palestine
GLC00687.092
Radial Key Map of Palestine in the Time of Our Saviour
GLC00687.093
Kendall, A.A., 1798-1816
to Professor James Strong
re: She seeks a traveling companion on the Professor's trip as advertised.
GLC00687.094
Vidal, Michel, 1861
re: Because the marina gate is closed at sunset, he'll pay a visit in the morning. The letter is written on a business card.
GLC00687.095
17 January 1817
[Handwritten copy of a manuscript "more than one hundred years old"]
This document describes Jesus Christ. On verso is written "Roman Record of Jesus."
GLC00687.096
July 12, 1867
Ensign, F. G., fl. 1867
re: He fears the Commission will disband due to a lack of work in the East. He talks of his own future plans. Letter is written on American Christian Commission letterhead.
GLC00687.097
July 27, 1867
Powell, Samuel Wells, fl. 1866-1867
re: He is at the Congregational Church there, and is very busy with Sunday Schools, Sunday School papers, and singing. He doesn't think GMP should go into real estate. He plans to visit New Haven and continue school in Chicago.
GLC00687.098
April 17, 1868
Dayton, Ian L., 1868
re: He introduces his friend Mr. Hall of the Baptist Church and hopes to cooperate with the anniversary.
GLC00687.099
December 1, 1869
Palmer Jr., Walter Clarke, fl. 1869
re: He expresses concern about the circulation of the Guide to Holiness, which requires 25,000 new subscribers. Many rewards will come to those who work diligently for God, and he encourages GMP to get busy canvassing subscribers.
GLC00687.100
February 3, 1874
Ritner, I. Newton, fl. 1874
to unknown
re: He is seeking information on "diplomatic Beneficence" referred to in The Witness.
GLC00687.101
February 17, 1874
Hawkins, J.H., fl. 1874
to Powell Association
re: He requests a circular describing a system of raising church funds mentioned in Pittsburgh's Methodist Recorder.
GLC00687.102
October 1, 1877
Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
re: This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to...
GLC00687.103
circa October 3, 1880
Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880
Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"
re: This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.
GLC00687.104
May 28, 1886
Edwards, Arthur, fl. 1886
re: He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send GMP's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.
GLC00687.106
August 9, 1886
Place, Roland, fl. 1886
re: He was sorry not to have seen GMP due to ill health. He thanks him for his kind Christian counsel.
GLC00687.107
March 18, 1889
to Sam D. Risley
He compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, 1886/2/16, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to George May Powell, re...
GLC00687.108
December 9, 1891
Haskell, C.J., fl. 1891
He invites him to participate in the Prohibition Park Management's 1892 Summer Meeting program. He asks that he state the lowest price expected for payment of such services. Written on National Prohibition Camp-Ground Association letterhead. Written...
GLC00687.109
November 15, 1866
Knight, O., fl. 1866
re: He compares Lincoln's picture with Brady's loss of the negative. He and his wife are grateful for the pictures. Letter is written on Office of the Scientific American Patent Agency letterhead.
GLC00687.072
January 16, 1867
Dickinson, John, fl. 1867
re: This is an order for pictures, asking to pay the bill in February. Letter is written on Treasury Department, Second Auditor's Office letterhead.
GLC00687.074
1867
George May Powell and co., publisher of the Great National Picture
GLC00687.075
Howard, Emily B., fl. 1866
re: She has worked with a young man who has taken advantage of their copyright, printing pictures without permission. She asks GMP if she can print a large picture to fit an oval frame to then sell.
GLC00687.061
April 27, 1866
re: She expresses concern about a miscommunication about subscribers' preferences pertaining to the lighter and darker copies. Many potential subscribers wanted to see the actual images before buying. A missing picture was traced through a missing...
GLC00687.062
April 28, 1866
Williams, Enoch, fl. 1866
re: He is anxious to hear about the shipment of replacement images.
GLC00687.063
re: He has received the reshipped package and has delivered the pictures. He has finished working for GMP, but if GMP agrees to reduce the price, he would again sell for him.
GLC00687.064
May 3, 1866
Fowler & Wells (publishers)
re: This message from the printer says that they plan to use the image first in their journal and then as a circular.
GLC00687.065
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