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17 November 1910
Jenkins, James H., 1841-?
to Charles G. Stack
Promises that as soon as his health improves he will comply with the request to send a photograph. Some text lost on the right side of the letter.
GLC02484.02
circa 1910
The story of a song
Jenkins account of the origins of the song "John Brown's Body." Credits Jenkins as "the author of 'John Brown's Body.'" Says the song was created spontaneously by a group of Union Soldiers, inspired partly by a soldier named John Brown.
GLC02484.03
10 May 1902
Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902
to Edwin B. Sherzer
Accompanied by Graduation Recital Program. Her first game of tennis has made her arm sore.
GLC05755.114
Engraving of John Burroughs.
Adhered to scrapbook mount. Below the image reads, "Reproduced from an etching made at Slabsides, by M. Paul Roche."
GLC02453.53
27 May 1900
Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902
to Clara M. Miller
re: Very descriptive about the scenery around him--is ship journey, Russian Orthodox Church ceremony with Indian boy choir. Encounters with some Indians
GLC05755.003
1914/06/12
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
to: Sam Chapman
artist would like to paint a group portrait of Confederate officers, including Chapman.
GLC03921.47
1915/02/04
anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.
GLC03921.49
1915/03/22
invitation to speak at the Quill Club; progress on the group painting.
GLC03921.39
28 February 1919
Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919
to Hazel Reese
Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to...
GLC07810.099
2 July 1918
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.
GLC07810.063
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