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to Daddy

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to going back to school after summer vacation. Mentions recording the news about Elvis Presley passing away.

GLC09573.02.308

to Daddy

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to taking diving lessons, her mother missing him and asking about his flight to Germany.

GLC09573.02.309

to Rod

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Sherri Lynn dated August 17, 1977. Pertains to staying with Kathy and Connie. Mentions that she moved from Pennsylvania and that she got a feathered hair cut.

GLC09573.02.310

to Dad

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to school starting in September.

GLC09573.02.311

to Dad

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to her new clothes for school in September.

GLC09573.02.312

to Dad

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to taking gymnastics.

GLC09573.02.313

to Dad

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to making sure that she behaves for her mother.

GLC09573.02.314

to Dad

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to Buddy helping out with their lawn and her trying to remember her locker combination.

GLC09573.02.315

to Dad

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to missing him.

GLC09573.02.316

[Cartoon illustrated by Mary Gibson]

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon depicting a hairdresser working with a customer.

GLC09953.045

to Bobbie

One letter addressed to Barbara Knapp from "Smoky" dated November 2, 1939. Contacts her to introduce themselves as a coffee salesperson. Compliments her on her business savvy.

GLC09953.119

to Smoky

One letter addressed to Smoky from Barbara Knapp dated November 20, 1939. Briefs them on the family blinds business.

GLC09953.120

For Dorothy to Write to Mom

One blank sheet of stationery with a note that reads, "For Dorothy to Write to Mom." Letterhead is of the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters.

GLC09993.013

[Raggedy Ann and Andy stationery]

One blank sheet of stationery with a letterhead of the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters.

GLC09993.014

Mrs. Reichman President of King's Daughter

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Mrs. Reichman President of King's Daughter." Details the election of Mrs. J.J. Reichman as president of an origanization called the Circle of the King's Daughter.

GLC09993.152.02

to Henry Knox

Major Doughty, commander at West Point, gives a detailed report on matters at that post. Writes, "I intend with your permission to go to Congress about the first of next month upon the concern of my small Corps, to settle their account & procure...

GLC02437.03057

The Freeman [Volume 8, No. 29 (July 11, 1896)]

One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis dated July 11, 1896. Contains news highlighting contributions of the Black communities in Indiana. Front page contains a portrait of Booker T. Washington who had just graduated from Harvard University...

GLC09969

[District of Columbia. Men and gun of 3d Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at ornamental gate of Fort Totten]

A print of a photograph bronze artillery gun [12 lb. Napoleon] and caisson inside Fort Totten's (1st, at Washington, DC. NY Ft. Totten not named so until 1898) gate. "Totten" painted across the top of the entrance. Six Union artillerymen stand...

GLC05111.01.0183

to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She thanks them for making her Mother's Day so wonderful and that she loves her new pocketbook. She asks how their Mother's Day was -- it is likely she is speaking to one of her daughters. She also asks if Diane really...

GLC09587.344

to William Duer

Writes Duer regarding a supply of rations Duer requested for the frontiers. Discusses relations with the Indians. Notes he has heard that the Indians killed 11 men, 2 women, and 1 child near Marietta, Ohio [the "Big Bottom Massacre"]. Believes,...

GLC02437.04838

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

One letter from Alida Livingston to Robert Livingston dated November 16, 1680 regarding the delivery of lard barrels.

GLC03107.00052

Receipt [in Dutch]

Johannes Schuyler is mentioned in the document.

GLC03107.00527

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01851

[Partially-printed Quaker marriage certificate between Richard Richardson and Elizabeth Collard]

Marriage certificate signed by 67 other Quakers. William Penn's is the first signature. A separate section of signatures is designated: "relations." Document is dirty around edges.

GLC04055

[Gerrit Smith]

Mounted (for an album?) to 16.3 x 10 cm. Inscribed on the mount: "I am, my dear Mary R. Smith, your old friend, Gerrit Smith."

GLC05110

Tad and Willie Lincoln with Lockwood Todd

Ostendorf identifies the man as Lockwood Todd, nephew to Mary Todd Lincoln. Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso mistakenly identifies the photograph as "Mrs' Lincoln's children and her Brother [Robert] Todd of Kentucky...

GLC05111.02.0065

Catalogue of Antioch College for 1853 - 1854

List of faculty by "class" (of knowledge), with admissions, course requirements and information on preparatory school and coeducation.

GLC06027.03

Father Henson's story of his own life.

Life of Father Josiah Henson with frontis portraits. Published by John P. Jewett & Co. in Boston and Henry P. B. Jewett in Cleveland. First edition.

GLC05957

to Henry Knox

Asks for a favor from Knox to advance her $100.

GLC02437.06222

to Neta Snook Southern

Typed on "Hearst's International" letterhead. Writing as aviation editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Earhart reminisces the days when she flew with Snook Southern.

GLC07243.001

I Taught Amelia to fly

First edition, published by Vantage Press. Signed copy.
Southern's story of her days as an aviation pioneer and teacher of Amelia Earhart.

GLC07243.005

[Central Park scene of mother with two children]

Large colored image, depicting a young mother, with her girl in a cart drawn by a goat, while the boy holds the goat. A bridge spans water in background. Elaborately colored, with a black border.

GLC07458

In white dress with flower garland, standing 3/4 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Miss H. Lane" "Harriett Lane Buchanan's niece." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0983

Quaker marriage certificate for Edward H. Ogden and Sarah M. Perot

Large vellum marriage certificate signed by the bride and groom as well as members of the meeting.

GLC06559.160

His Religion and Hers

Concerning gender roles with respect to religion. In original dust-jacket.

GLC06973

to Mr. Hastings

Livermore writes that she enjoyed reading Hastings' mother's book, "Pebbles from the Path of a Pilgrim."

GLC05508.169

to Mary P. Payson

Jackson sends Miss Payson a sentiment: "Seek true wisdom[:] it is the pearl of 'great price' which cheers us thro' life, and ends in happy mortality." One black and white bust engraving of Jackson included.

GLC05508.005

Letters to his wife Nellie re: appointments, personal [decimalized]

GLC05585

Instructions to the jury in Sarah Alsop v. John Sturgeon

Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore." Signed "Ficklin & Lincoln."

GLC07516.02

to Lucy Knox

Writes to discuss his plans for returning home. Also adds that he is sending Lucy, via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran, one thousand dollars, for her to give Mr. [John] Gleason so he can pay the workmen.

GLC02437.07988

to James Madison re: acknowledging receipt of Mary Willis' property

Receipt, unsigned, from William Dangerfield (just married to Mary Willis, ward of James Madison, Sr.), acknowledging receipt of all her property from James Madison, Sr.,

GLC00099.007

to William

Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.

GLC00066.093

to Papa

Thirza Pearce writes about her visits with her nieces and nephews (her father's grandchildren), and provides humorous anecdotes about her nephew Wallie, "the most mischievous grandson you've got."

GLC00066.147

to unknown

Walton signed the letter as Magistrate of Police. States that Mrs. Harrison ought to relinquish the house she holds. Requests that the Commandant will force her removal if she refuses to give up possession. Note at bottom signed by James St. Clair...

GLC01450.109

[Promise and receipt of payment]

Promises to pay Charles Trellwen 20 pounds, 13 shillings, and five pence Halifax currency for supplies received from him. Various materials (cloth, buckram, thread, buttons) and their quantity and cost are listed on the lower part of the page....

GLC01450.125

Collection of items related to John Hay, letter and two photographs [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC01822

to Henry Knox

Archbald tells Knox she is waiting for Mr. Peirce who said "he would discharge the note with pleasure if you had mention it."

GLC02437.07397

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox, and her potential visit with them. Lucy Knox's life span used as a circa date.

GLC02437.09905

to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and advises him to stop apologizing so much for the delay in writing. He apologizes for the character of his own writing, which has resulted from not taking proper care of his pen. He...

GLC00108.06