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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.

GLC06218

to unknown

Written to the chairman of an anti-Mormonism meeting to be held in Farwell Hall, Chicago. The former wife of Brigham Young denounces Mormonism as a "Political, social and religious monstrosity." Young left Mormonism eight years earlier and welcomes...

GLC04893

National anti-slavery standard. [Vol. 26, no. 35 (January 6, 1866)- v. 28, no. 34 (December 28, 1867)] [with gaps]

Volume 26 is missing issue numbers 43 and 47. Volume 27 is missing issue numbers 8,13,and 35. Volume 28 is missing issue number 28. The January 5, 1866, Vol. 27, no. 35 most likely contains misprint in either the date or the Volume and issue...

GLC05825

[Portrait of Socono, 17 years old]

One portrait of group of women dated Portland, December 25, 1944. Names are written above each woman identifying them as: Mary, Jackie, Louise, Lois, Ann, Ester.

GLC09949.02.14

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Refers to some fighting and the fact their lines are very weak. Discusses a delay in his pay. Comments on the cold, rainy weather. Letter has the logo of the "U.S. Christian Commission,"...

GLC03523.07.22

to Alexander M. Ross

Discusses at length her faith in God, and how despair only makes it stronger, as her father taught her. Mentions smallpox incidents nearby and greater women's rights in California. Her oldest son, fifteen, has run off to become a locomotive...

GLC03007.20

List of Canadian refugees drawing provisions at Newburgh under the direction of Major Merlet by order of his Excellency Genl. Washington

Lists names and rank of 35 men and corresponding amounts of rations, men, women, and children (possibly with them). Contains some mathematical figures on docket page.

GLC02437.10152

The Annals: Our Servicemen and Economic Security [May 1943]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated May 1943. Consists of book reviews of new literature in social sciences. Contains five categories of essays, "Adjustment Upon Entry into Service," "Civil Liabilities," "Insurance," "Readjustment Upon...

GLC09640.284

to Miller A. Wright

Miller has not written in a while. She scathingly opens "You spoke as if you had only received my letter a week ago. I had written at least a month when I had the pleasure of receiving yours." Because she is soon expecting company, she has time to...

GLC02691.11.094

Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily." Pertains to a rise in divorce as a result of women entering the workforce.

GLC09953.063

Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass.

One engraving entitled "Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass." circa 1861-1877. depicts a view of Nathaniel Hawthorne's house and surrounding nature. On the front lawn, a dog stands beside two women under the shade of a parisole. Engraved...

GLC08878.0203

Our Famous and Fearless President Stating Facts - Opening Day at the Jamestown Exposition.

President Roosevelt, facing proper right, stands just inside a flag-festooned tent filled with people. Many in the crowd behind him share his orientation. Women in white fill the first row.

GLC06449.55

Heritage Series [Decimalized .01-.05]

A collection of five pamphlets published by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority dated from 1968-1972. Each pamphlet is part of the Heritage Series and details the roles and achievements of African American Women in professional fields. Over the course of...

GLC10161

to Mary [Kelly]

Reports that Judge Eckles and General Johnston had affidavits showing that the Mormons had purchased artillery pieces and placed them in Salt Lake City. Comments that he had dinner with the governor and declined an invitation from the governor's...

GLC04194.25

Mrs. Sue Fity and Aunt Lucy

A photograph of two African American women standing in front of the steps to a house. The one on the left wears a pearl necklace and earrings, holding a cane. The one on the right wears a patterned dress and holds a book. On the reverse, "Mrs. Sue...

GLC09587.407

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has to learn to nurse his salary until the end of the month. He also mentions that there is not much to do now and they are just marking time.

GLC09414.0717

Confederate Congress Resolution no. 24, endorsing orders for Butler's hanging

Confederate resolution endorsing President Jefferson Davis's orders for the hanging of Benjamin Franklin "Beast" Butler (for his women around town order)

GLC07008.01

to darling Cherry

He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.079

Pen and ink portrait of Chief Nurse of Ward J. Satterlee

Depicts a women in a religious habit, with rosary, and holding an open book. Attached to a ruled sheet with ink note identifying the person. She worked in the U.S. General Hospital (Philadelphia)

GLC07452

Lease between Caroline W. Remington and Capt. S. H. Dunan

Partially printed document leasing no. 48 South Howard Street in Baltimore, owned by Caroline W. Remington, to Captain S. H. Dunan for $100 per month. The lease is to go into effect 1 October 1864.

GLC03545.24.19

Capt[ain]s Restieaux and Santingen with families. [1861-1865 ca.]

Title taken from pencil inscription on recto. Two families posed in yard in front of porch. Image shows two middle aged men, one young woman, two middle aged women, three young girls, and two young boys.

GLC05111.01.0222

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has been released "after exactly 33 days in the hospital." He attempts to quell Estelle's jealousy about his having relationships with other women.

first two pages typed, rest handwritten

GLC09120.439

[Leonard Lyons column]

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Leonard Lyons Column." Pertains to a variety of news. Top of the page refers to it as the women's section of a newspaper.

GLC09993.061.02

Suggestions from the Field

One pamphlet entitled, "Suggestions from the Field," written by Merial A. Dorchester, a special agent for the Indian school service. Pertains to uplifting indigenous women by creating a "field matron" position.

GLC10051.01

McLean House and family posed on front porch at Appomattox Court House. [April 1865 ca.]

Three women and two men stand on the porch of the McLean house. Inscription on verso: "McLeans House Appomattox." Numeric Notation on verso: "42(451)."
See GLC 5111.01.0280, .0532.

GLC05111.01.0732

to Catharine Macaulay

Livingston thanks her for the present of her history of England and argues that "nothing will satisfy us short of a Constitution" with America able to tax itself.

GLC01793

to his parents

Requests that his parents send him a short history of the recent Perryville battle if they come across one. Writes that he saw some friends from the 101st. Also writes that he has marched from his camp near Crab Orchard back to Danville and then...

GLC06728.028

[Mary E. Walker, M.D.]

Photograph of the Civil War surgeon Mary Walker wearing her army Medal of Honor. Walker's medal was revoked in 1917 when conditions for the medal were changed to warrant only battle conditions. Her Medal of Honor was reinstated in 1977. An...

GLC05152

to Harriet Jane Hanson Robinson

Abolitionist and suffragist Foster responds to questions from Robinson who was doing research for her book, "Massachusetts in the woman suffrage movement. A general, political, legal and legislative history from 1774 to 1881" (Boston, 1881). Foster...

GLC02076

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to an article in Life magazine that shows pictures of service men saying goodbye to their women. He is plagued by memories and tortuous thoughts. He compares his working nights to the terrible hours Sylvia keeps.

GLC09414.1034

to Judith W. Smith

The front of this postcard is a Thanksgiving greeting, while the back has a poem on it, " When I reckon upon my blessings - And they number not a few - I am glad I knew your mother, - Glad to have a friend like you!".

GLC06975.07

to his friend

Letter signed by "Henry." Written at Camp Pope. Writes that he is as mad as a "wet hen" because he was sitting in an uncomfortable position and when he stood up he knocked over his inkwell and it spilled all over the paper. He is glad to hear that...

GLC03523.42.02

to Mary Moore and Robert E. Moore

He writes to his sister that despite the sickness so prevalent in this location during this month has passed him by. He has become quite content there; the women are much more frank and familiar than in Indiana, although he inquires about several old...

GLC04191.02

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is disappointed because Sylvia didn't send the money he asked for and is hoping that it just hasn't arrived yet. He reminds her that the money he makes is just enough to get through the month.

GLC09414.0855

The Government of the United Provinces [notes]

Gerry's notes on the history and constitution of Holland. Possibly copied from a history.

GLC08596

Allied Array in Normandy

One image from an article dated August 8 depciting workers from the West Coast praying for servicemen abroad. Photographed are both men and women.

GLC09619.004

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminisces about all the great meals they have had together. He inquires after Bill, and warns Sylvia not to send more than $20 a month. He also thanks her for Herman Stein's address.

GLC09414.1019

Picking Cotton

Stereocard on orange board of three African American women, two men, and a child picking cotton in a field. The women have two very large baskets of cotton, and the group is looking at the camera. The title "Picking Cotton" is located at the bottom...

GLC09592

Cotton is King, Plantation Scene, Georgia, U.S.A.

Two African American men, one girl, and four women picking cotton. A white man on a horse is in the background. The women and the girl wear the same plaid dresses, and there are two large baskets of cotton in the field. The title "Cotton is King...

GLC09593

to my dear wife

There is a battle going on now. He says if she could only see the women she accuses him of consorting with. They are all ugly and he wouldn't want to hug them.

GLC02740.23

to Catharine Macaulay Graham

He regrets the departure of Catharine Macaulay Graham from Paris and hopes to maintain correspondence with her. He sends a list of errors from her history (included). He comments on Catharine Macaulay Graham's conversations with Lord Hanover and his...

GLC01794.22

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he and Jack met up with a woman they met at the company party, and he met her daughter. He also received more details about the Pratts gained a little history. He suspects that these Pratts are the same ones that started the Pratt Institute.

GLC09414.1340

[Bill for Coit family board]

Bill for the board of Charles, Ellen, George and Mrs. Coit for 30 days. The total is $124.00 for the month of December. Signed by the Assistant Surgeon General or the U.S. Army.

GLC03603.334

[Bill for Coit family board]

Bill for the board of Charles, Ellen, George and Mrs. Coit for 30 days. The total is $95.00 for the month of January. Signed by the Assistant Surgeon General or the U.S. Army.

GLC03603.335

to Catharine Macaulay

Gordon seeks Macaulay's help in writing a history of the Revolution. He planned a contemporaneous account of the Revolution, which he claims is authorized by Washington. Letter written in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, formerly part of Roxbury...

GLC01791.01