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Birthday poem

A birthday poem for Sylvia. Written on plain piece of paper.

GLC09414.1693

Poem to Miss Jenkins, "What's the Social Tree"

A poem: "What's the social tree...and the tree like an Irish nurse".

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to Nathaniel Freeman

An amusing and friendly letter to his former Harvard classmate. Discusses their correspondence. Also discusses the visit to town of two young women (Miss Charlotte Geyer and Miss Breck) who Adams wishes to meet "under the shade of an amorous myrtle...

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Womens lib.

One wirephoto taken by Kevin Cole dated July 31, 1970. Image depicts women and children picketing infront of Sheritan Plaza where a convention for men only was taking place. Signs demands enforcing gender equaity in the workplace.

GLC09794.05

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's business in New York and relays a message from his wife to Mrs. Knox. Also includes a table of the weather patterns, such as temperature and barometric pressure, for the month of May.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has not done any work for a month now. Marty and Abe left for Paris that morning. He says he is sorry to have missed Alvin and Sybil's wedding. Written at Camp Boston

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to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Tupper. States, "in answer to the Lines found in a stocking." Expresses gratitude for the assistance of the Union women and asserts that the men will do their best to "save our land from slavery & And the oppressed clanking chain."...

GLC06559.091

"Equal suffrage is neither more nor less than simple justice."

One postcard with the text that reads, "Equal suffrage is neither more nor less than simple justice." Printed by Cargill Co. Pertains to women's suffrage.

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Be a cadet nurse

Image by Jon Whitcomb. NE Poster #3. Government Printing Office # O-599074. Color poster of two women in cadet nurse uniforms. The woman on the left wears a military-style uniform with blue jacket and cap. The woman on the right wears a white nurse...

GLC09520.04

Human Work

Concerning value and economic subordination of women. With a gift inscription "To Richard and Frances" from Aunt (or Hunt) Gertie (or Gerlie?), xmas 1911. Printed by McClure and Philips & Co.

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to G. C. Gardner re: defense of his "woman order"

"The women more bitter in their secession than the men, were everywhere insulting my soldiers...tending to provoke retort recrimination and return of insult, which would have ended in disgraceful and murderous riot... how do you 'regard and treat' a...

GLC07053

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Gus Snow and Jimmy Armstrong. He talks about how great the weather is and bemoans the fact that there are not many women at Hilton's Head.

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The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 28 (January 17, 1863)].

Attacks emancipation proclamation. Local women working to relieve soldiers. Attack of gunboat Cotten. Overlapping circles pattern printed in gray-blue and light tan.

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to James R. Kelly

She does not like the idea of him boarding with "secesh" women and warms him that Southern women are the sort who would "put a stricknin[e] in something for seasoning." She heard General Joseph J. Reynolds resigned and may be replaced with Rosecrans...

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Broadcast Subscription Blank

One blank form entitled, "Broadcast Subscription Blank." Contains several lines to include separate entries of monthly subscriptions to monthly broadcast.

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to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated June 26, 1818. Pertains to her son, David, making a promise to accompany her, and Charles taking a 4-month leave of absence from the military.

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A Suttee

One engraving entitled "A Suttee" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a Indian ritualistic suicide. A female figure sits atop her deceased husbands funeral pyre. A crowd of men and women observe the ritual. Caption notes "from a drawing in the possession of the...

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to Catharine Macaulay

This letter begins the Adams-Macaulay correspondence. Adams compliments Mrs. Macaulay for stripping "the false Lustre from worthless Princes and Nobles and Selfish Politicians." He refers to Macaulay's History of England.

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[Girls in gowns on a float]

Five young African-American women stand on a fraternity float in long black gowns. They hold hands, and each holds a bouquet. There is also a large globe on the float. The photograph was accompanied by a ticket for the Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball...

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to William Knox

Indicates that Captain Scott has magazines for Henry Knox, which Waldo will forward. Very much looks forward to seeing William. Comments on the kindness of a women named Miss Sally to both William and himself.

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to Mr. H. D. Wetmore, Jr.

One postcard addressed to Davis from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 6, 1963. Front side of the postcard is an image of the Eiffel Tower. Reverse side contains a message pertains to touring Paris and its history; also mentions her health.

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Six hundred dollars a year: a wife's effort at low living under high prices

Contains information for women on managing household finances, making money, and filling out tax forms. Complains of high taxes. Written in the form of one anonymous woman's experience. Anonymous. Printed by Ticknor & Fields.

GLC06854

to Caf

The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.

GLC08291.29

Letters from New York : Second series.

Second volume of journalism published by author and abolitionist Child. Includes a chapter on the rights of women. First edition. Printed by C.S. Francis (New York) and J. H. France (Boston). BAL 3152.

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