Gail and Stephen Rudin autograph collection, 1833-2008.
Collection Number: 6875
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Gail and Stephen Rudin autograph collection, 1833-2008.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6875
Abstract:
251 letters and other documents recording the achievements of notable artists, politicians,
scientists, architects, businessmen and women, journalists, musicians, and educators.
Creator:
Rudin, Stephen
Quanitities:
251 items.
Language:
Collection material in English
251 letters and other documents recording the achievements of notable artists, politicians,
scientists, architects, businessmen and women, journalists, musicians, and educators.
Additional letters (ca. 107).
Signed Books
- Alone, by Richard Byrd.
- Little America: Aerial Exploration in the Antarctic, the flight to the South Pole, by Richard Byrd.
- My Life's History, by Grandma Moses.
- The Deposition of Alexander G. Bell In The Suit Brought By The United States To Annul the Bell Patents, signed and addressed to Charles Swan.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Gail and Stephen Rudin autograph collection, #6875. Division of Rare and Manuscript
Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 | Folder 1a |
Anthony, Susan B. Addressee: Mrs. Watson Writer's location: Rochester, New York
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August 25, 1882 |
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ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
"To get the right to vote secured to the women of this nation!" First Day Covers and
Coins are also included in this file. Rudin # A-1
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| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Armstrong, Neil
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n.d. |
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TMsS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"What America Means To Me". Rudin # A-2
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| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Audubon, John J. Addressee: John Kirk Townsend Writer's location: Charleston, South Carolina
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November 4, 1833 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Refers to a possible new bird species and requests research be done as to whether
the species is a distinct one or not. Is writing the second volume of the Ornithological
Biography. With this lot is the program for the first day of issue ceremony of the
1985 Audubon stamp. Rudin # A-3
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| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Powell, Robert Baden Addressee: C.V. Swan Writer's location: London
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January 24, 1919 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Congratulating Swan and his group of Scouts on their work with the Coastwatching Service
during the War. Rudin # A-4
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| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Barnum, P.T. Addressee: Robert Collyer Writer's location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
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April 26, 1887 |
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ALS - 5.75" x 9"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Discusses his bout of exhaustion and his resolve to "take it easy". Rudin # A-5
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| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Barnum, P.T. Addressee: Mr. H.P.R. Holt Writer's location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
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July 19, 1889 |
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ALS - 8vo
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Offers sage advice for happiness and salvation. Rudin # A-6
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| Box 1 | Folder 6 |
Bartholdi, Frederic Auguste Addressee: Cheri Madame Writer's location: New York
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August 26, 1876 |
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ALS - 5" x 8"
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
The sculptor attempts to raise funds to build the Statue of Liberty. In French, with
translation. Rudin # A-7
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| Box 1 | Folder 7 |
Bartholdi, Frederic Auguste Writer's location: Paris
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1883 |
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Pamphlet 6.25" x 9.25"
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Pages: 36
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Scope and Contents
Pamphlet entitled "La Statue de la Liberte, Eclairant Le Monde" signed and inscribed
by Bartholdi. (36 pages plus two fold-out plates). Rudin # A-8
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| Box 1 | Folder 8 |
Bartholdi, Frederic Auguste Writer's location: New York
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1886 |
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Ribbon 2.25" x 6"
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Scope and Contents
1886 silk souvenir ribbon printed around the time of the dedication of the Statue
of Liberty. Rudin # A-8A
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| Box 1 | Folder 9 |
Barton, Clara Addressee: Lucy Ellen Guernsey Writer's location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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September 5, 1889 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
In the aftermath of the devastating Johnston Flood, Barton gushes "It takes great
courage to begin again the struggle for existence". Rudin # A-9
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| Box 1 | Folder 10 |
Barton, Clara Addressee: Charles S. Smith Writer's location: Washington, DC
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February 1, 1892 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 4
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Scope and Contents
Barton requests assistance for food in the first overseas mission of the Red Cross
for The Russian Famine of 1892. Rudin # A-10
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| Box 1 | Folder 11 |
Barton, Clara Addressee: Col. S.W. Hill Writer's location: Constantinople
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May 21, 1896 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Barton describes relief efforts in Turkey after the Armenian massacres. Rudin # A-11
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| Box 1 | Folder 12 |
Barton, Clara Addressee: Mrs. Donald McLean Writer's location: Glen Echo, MD
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January 15, 1904 |
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ALS - 5" x 6.5"
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
An embattled Barton resists attacks on her conduct as Red Cross President. Rudin #
A-12
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| Box 1 | Folder 13 |
Beauregard, G.T. - Addressee: Confederate Commissioners Writer's location: Charleston, South Carolina
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March 20, 1861 |
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Telegram Not Signed by Beauregard
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"Sumter not evacuated, Anderson is still working on its defenses". See also letter
Claim for Impressed Slave who died while working on Ft. Sumter (S. Carolina), Rudin
#151 in collection #4681. Rudin # A-13
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| Box 1 | Folder 14 |
Beecher, Henry Ward Addressee: "My dear Sir" Writer's location: n.p.
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January 9, 1867 |
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ALS - 4" x 5"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Beecher agrees to marry couple under unusual circumstances - a man wants to marry
his deceased wife's sister. Rudin # A-14
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| Box 1 | Folder 15 |
Bell, Alexander Graham Addressee: "My dear Senator" (Unnamed) Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
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January 20, 1900 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Bell urges Census amendment for the hearing impaired. Rudin # A-15
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Bell, Alexander Graham Addressee: Charles H. Swan Writer's location: Boston
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1908 | ||
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Signed Inscribed Book
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Pages: 469
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Scope and Contents
"The Deposition of Alexander G. Bell In The Suit Brought By The United States To Annul
the Bell Patents". Book inscribed to Charles H. Swan, Bell's Patent Attorney who also
wrote the introduction to the book. See also Selden, Edison, Tesla and Wright for
other patents. See separate material below. Rudin # A-16
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| Box 1 | Folder 16 |
Bell, Alexander Graham Writer's location: United States Patent Office
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March 28, 1922 |
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Printed Patent 7.5" x 11.25"
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Pages: 12
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Scope and Contents
Patent for Hydrodome, hydro-aeroplane and the like. Rudin # A-17
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| Box 1 | Folder 17 |
Ben Gurion, David Addressee: Zelman Aran Minister of Education Writer's location: n.p.
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March 11, 1967 |
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ALS - 8vo
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
Discusses the importance of educating the poor in Israel. (In Hebrew, with translation.)
Included is a signed title page from his book, "Memoirs", AmOved Publishers, Tel Aviv
1971. Rudin # A-18
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| Box 1 | Folder 18 |
Berlin, Irving Addressee: Mrs. Dick Bernie Writer's location: New York
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August 10, 1944 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Berlin writes about his army tour playing for the troops. Rudin # A-19
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| Box 1 | Folder 19 |
Bernstein, Leonard Writer's location: n.p. (Boston)
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September 24, 1934 |
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AMsS - 8vo
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Pages: 4
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Scope and Contents
Early essay by Bernstein - "I am filled all the more with the desire for a musical
life". Rudin # A-20
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| Box 1 | Folder 20 |
Bernstein, Leonard Addressee: Renee Longy-Miquelle Writer's location: New York, NY
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August 31, 1945 |
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ALS 7.25" x 10.5"
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Bernstein writes to his former teacher and extemporizes on his ambitions for transforming
American music. Rudin # A-21
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| Box 1 | Folder 21 |
Bernstein, Leonard Addressee: Hans Heinsheimer Writer's location: Cuernavaca, Mexico
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May 15, 1951 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Bernstein expresses his concerns over Trouble in Tahiti, the Age of Anxiety and his
Anniversaries for Piano. Rudin # A-22
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| Box 8 | Folder 5 |
Bobbie Skate
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1920's |
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Scope and Contents
Documents, letters and patents pertaining to the Bobbie Skate, a forerunner of the
Roller Blade. Rudin # M-82
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| Box 8 |
Borden, Lizzie Writer's location: Fall River, MA
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August 4, 1892 - May 30, 1893 | |
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Album
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Scope and Contents
An album containing a large collection of manuscripts, documents and newspaper clippings
all pertaining to the murder of Andrew and Abby Borden and the arrest and trial of
Lizzie Borden for the murders. Rudin # A-22A
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| Box 1 | Folder 22 |
Bridgeman, Laura Addressee: Mr. Brown Writer's location: n.p.
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n.d. |
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ALS -
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
One of the first deaf and blind people to be educated. Declines an invitation. Rudin
# A-23
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| Box 1 | Folder 23 |
Bryan, William Jennings Addressee: Paul Fuller, Jr. Writer's location: En Route to San Francisco
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June 28, 1915 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Letter written shortly after he resigned as Secretary of State. Rudin # A-24
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| Box 1 | Folder 24 |
Bunche, Ralph Johnson Addressee: Miss. Doris Busby Writer's location: New York
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December 3, 1953 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Bunche defines the "basic tenets of the American way of life" for a high school history
class. Rudin # A-25
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| Box 1 | Folder 25 |
Burbank, Luther Addressee: Katharine L. Ward Writer's location: Santa Rosa, California
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January 17, 1921 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1 1/2
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Scope and Contents
Thanks his correspondent for flower and herbal books and comments on his new puppy,
"more intelligent in many ways than the average citizen". Rudin # A-26
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| Box 1 | Folder 31 |
Burger, Warren Addressee: Walter Bitterling Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
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July 14, 1981 |
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TLS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Burger compares John Kennedy to Lyndon Johnson. Rudin # A-26A
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| Box 1 | Folder 26 |
Burr, Aaron Addressee: A.B. (Self) Writer's location: New York
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February 12, 1829 |
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Signed Check
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Aaron Burr draws check from Manhattan Company for $500 made out to himself. Rudin
# A-27
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| Box 1 | Folder 27 |
Butler, Nicholas Murray Addressee: Reverand Paul R. Hickok Writer's location: New York City
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January 10, 1920 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Butler continues his crusade against the recent implementation of prohibition. Rudin
# A-28
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| Box 1 | Folder 28 |
Byrd, Richard Addressee: To his wife, Marie Writer's location: Byrd Arctic Expedition S.S. Chantier
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May 6, 7, 1926 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 7
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Scope and Contents
A series of four autograph letters written to his wife shortly before take-off for
the North Pole. Rudin # A-29
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| Box 10 | Folder 6 |
Byrd, Richard Writer's location: New York
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May 10 - 17, 1926 |
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Newspapers (7 items)
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Scope and Contents
Byrd's flight to the North Pole and the Arctic flight of the dirigible "Norge" are
covered in seven New York Times issues. Rudin # A-30
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Byrd, Richard Writer's location: G.P. Putnam's Sons New York
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1930 | ||
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Book Signed
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Pages: 436
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Scope and Contents
"Little America: Aerial Exploration in the Antarctic, The Flight to the South Pole".
See separated material below. Rudin # A-31
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| Box 1 | Folder 29 |
Byrd, Richard Addressee: Mrs. E.R. Newell Writer's location: Boston, MA
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October 4, 1933 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Byrd asks a supporter for funds to purchase Eskimo dogs for the 1933-34 Antarctic
expedition. Rudin # A-32
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Byrd, Richard Writer's location: G.P. Putnam's Sons New York
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1938 | ||
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Book Signed
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Pages: 296
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Scope and Contents
The book "Alone" describes Byrd's Antarctic expedition. See separated material below.
Rudin # A-33
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| Box 1 | Folder 30 |
Byrd, Richard
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1933-1980 |
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Stamps
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Scope and Contents
Stamps and First Day Covers - commemorating Byrd's flights over the South Pole. Rudin
# A-34
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| Box 2 | Folder 1 |
Carnegie, Andrew Addressee: Mrs. Grover Cleveland Writer's location: New York
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May 9, 1908 |
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ALS 4" x 6"
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Pages: 4
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Scope and Contents
Comments on the progress of Cleveland's health and suggests that doctors order him
Scotch Whiskey which he has sent. Rudin # A-35
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| Box 2 | Folder 2 |
Carnegie, Andrew Addressee: Dr. S. Weir Mitchell Writer's location: New York
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November 17, 1909 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Explains reasons for establishing the "Hero Fund". Rudin # A-36
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| Box 2 | Folder 3 |
Carver, George Washington Addressee: Bob Barry Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
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March 30, 1931 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Letter to peanut company telling them about his research on several peanut diseases.
Rudin # A-37
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| Box 2 | Folder 4 |
Carver, George Washington Addressee: Henry H Overton Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
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September 16, 1931 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Letter sharing the loss of his money during the Depression. Rudin # A-38
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| Box 2 | Folder 5 |
Carver, George Washington Addressee: Grady Porter Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
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January 21, 1932 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Letter reviewing specimens of fungi. Rudin # A-39
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| Box 2 | Folder 6 |
Carver, George Washington Addressee: "My dear boy, Mr. Davis" Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
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July 2, 1932 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Discusses carefully balanced meals and "putting of the peanut into the home as a regular
part of the daily menu". Rudin # A-40
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| Box 2 | Folder 7 |
Carver, George Washington Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
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June 1925, February 1943 |
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Two Pamphlets 8vo
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Pages: a.14 b.30
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Scope and Contents
a. "The Peanut". b. "How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human
Consumption". Rudin # A-41
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| Box 2 | Folder 8 |
Catt, Carrie Chapman Addressee: Office of the Secretary Navy Department Writer's location: New York
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May 10, 1916 |
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TLS - 5.5" x 9.5"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Letter asking for endorsement of woman suffrage. A brochure is attached to the letter.
Also included is a broadside warning of women's suffrage. Rudin # A-42
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| Box 2 | Folder 9 |
Churchill, Winston Addressee: Louis A. Sendel Writer's location: London, S.W. 7
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February 8, 1947 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
A thank you note for a box of cigars. Rudin # A-43
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| Box 2 | Folder 10 |
Churchill, Winston Addressee: Pamela, Countess of Lytton Writer's location: Chartwell, Westerham, Kent
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August 14, 1951 |
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ALS - 8vo
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Churchill writes of his painting, toiling at the book, memories of better times and
his thoughts of the position of independent India. Rudin # A-44
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| Box 2 | Folder 11 |
Clay, Henry Addressee: John Howard Payne Esq. Writer's location: Washington
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n.d. |
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Envelope 4.5" x 2.75"
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Scope and Contents
Free-franked address panel signed by Clay. Rudin # A-45
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| Box 2 | Folder 12 |
Clay, Henry Writer's location: Fayette County Circuit Court
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September 17, 1805 |
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ADS - 8vo
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
A legal deposition signed "Clay". Rudin # A-46
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| Box 2 | Folder 13 |
Cohan, George M. Addressee: George Bucks Writer's location: n.p.
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April 5, 1941 |
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ALS - small 4to
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Pages: 9
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Scope and Contents
Cohan's humorous response to the letter writer who requested that he write 700-800
words for an "Anniversary Number". Rudin # A-47
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| Box 2 | Folder 14 |
Colt, Samuel Addressee: To the Editor of the New York Tribune Writer's location: Hartford, CT
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December 19, 1861 |
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LS 7.5" x 9.75"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Important Civil War letter written to assure the Editor that his company is dedicated
to the Federal Government and not to aiding the rebels in the Southern States. Rudin
# A-48
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| Box 2 | Folder 28 |
Cosey, Joseph Addressee: Writer's location: Philadelphia
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September 10, 1787 |
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ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Cosey forgery of Benjamin Franklin signature. Rudin # M-57
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| Box 2 | Folder 29 |
Cosey, Joseph Addressee: Writer's location: Philadelphia
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January 8, 1863 |
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ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Cosey forgery of Abraham Lincoln's signature. Rudin # A-57A
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| Box 2 | Folder 15 |
Cox, Archibald Writer's location: n.p.
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n.d. |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Letter regretting Supreme Court's involvement in the 2000 Presidential election. Rudin
# A-49
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| Box 2 | Folder 16 |
Cox, Archibald Addressee: Dean Collins Writer's location: Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA
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January 25, 1991 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Explains what he thinks Haig's role was in Watergate cover-up. Rudin # A-50
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| Box 2 | Folder 17 |
Cox, Archibald Addressee: Mr. S. Liuna ? Writer's location: Brooksville, ME
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April 13, 2000 |
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ALS - 6" x 7"
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Gives his opinion regarding the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Rudin # A-51
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| Box 2 | Folder 18 |
Cox, Archibald Addressee: Mr. Hoffert Writer's location: Brooksville, ME
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July 11, 2003 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
Letter to history teacher answering several questions about Richard Nixon. Rudin #
A-52
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| Box 2 | Folder 19 |
Cox, Archibald Addressee: Kelly Web Writer's location: Harvard Law School
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November 17, 1998 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Response to a question asking if Cox believed President Ford acted wisely in pardoning
Nixon. Rudin # A-53
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| Box 2 | Folder 20 |
Cox, Archibald Addressee: Alex Oblado Writer's location: Brooksville, ME
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March 27, 2003 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"Would you not agree that President Nixon's wrongdoing was more dangerous to the country
than President Clinton's?" Rudin # A-54
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| Box 2 | Folder 20A |
Cox, Archibald
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TDS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
As Watergate special prosecutor, Cox states "Even the president must be subject to
the law" Rudin # A-54A
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| Box 8 | Folder 4 |
Charles, Darrow
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December 31, 1935 |
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Scope and Contents
Monopoly Board Game Patent by Charles B. Darrow. Rudin # M-82
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| Box 2 | Folder 21 |
Darrow, Clarence Addressee: Dr. Theodore Perceval Gerson Writer's location: Chicago
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December 29, 1920 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Personal letter about a Los Angeles trial. Rudin # A-55
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| Box 2 | Folder 22 |
Darwin, Charles Addressee: Ferdinand Julius Cohn Writer's location: Down, Beckenham, Kent
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August 8, 1877 |
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LS - 8vo
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Pages: 4
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Scope and Contents
Letter to a German botanist discussing recently published observations made by Darwin's
son. Rudin # A-56
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Davis, Jefferson
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Scope and Contents
See the Gail and Stephen Rudin Civil War Collection, #4696.
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| Box 2 | Folder 23 |
Deforest, Lee Addressee: Thomas K. Boyce Writer's location: Los Angeles, CA
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January 5, 1952 |
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TLS -4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Responds to a question about today's television. Accompanied by patent sketch of electrical
current amplification device (Actually, a first day of issue of the 11 cent "Progress
in Electronic" stamp). Rudin # A-61
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| Box 2 | Folder 24 |
Deforest, Lee Addressee: Mr. Olsen Writer's location: Los Angeles, CA
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August 18, 1952 |
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ALS & TLS 5.5" x 3.5"
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Father of radio comments on the aid to democracy talking pictures and television can
be. Rudin # A-62
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| Box 2 | Folder 25 |
Dix, Dorothea Addressee: His Excellency the Governor Writer's location: Raleigh, SC
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December 30, 1848 |
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ALS - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Writes letter thanking the General Assembly of SC for their vote to pay for the construction
of a hospital for the insane. Rudin # A-63
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| Box 2 | Folder 26 |
Dix, Dorothea Addressee: Unknown Writer's location: Washington, DC
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November 6, 1862 |
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ALS - 8" x 5"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Dix pleads with recipient not to send nurses who do not appear to be "matronly". Rudin
# A-64
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| Box 2 | Folder 27 |
Dix, Dorothea Writer's location: Washington, DC
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October 29, 1863 |
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Printed DOC 4.5" x 7"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
General Orders 351 - On employment of women nurses during the Civil War. Rudin # A-65
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| Box 3 | Folder 1 |
Earhart, Amelia Addressee: Robert James Braly Writer's location: New York City
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January 28, 1929 |
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TLS 7.25" x 10.5"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Predicts the future of aviation. Rudin # A-66
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 1a |
Earhart, Amelia Addressee: Dr. R.E. Whitehead Writer's location: Rye, New York
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September 25, 1934 |
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TLS 7.25" x 10.5"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Earhart suggests statistics should be gathered for women pilots "We do not know how
they react to altitude, or fatigue, or anything else, as we do men." Rudin # A-66A
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| Box 3 | Folder 2 |
Earhart, Amelia Addressee: Miss. Ursula Toomey Writer's location: New York City
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March 28, 1930 |
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TLS 7.25" x 10.5"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Earhart is pleased that more women are showing an interest in aviation. Rudin # A-67
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| Box 3 | Folder 3 |
Earhart, Amelia Addressee: Federal Communications Commission Writer's location: Union Air Terminal Burbank, California
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August 8, 1936 |
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Postscript Signed 3" x 8"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Earhart licensing the aircraft for her last flight. Rudin # A-68
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| Box 3 | Folder 4 |
Edison, Thomas Writer's location: Orange, NJ
|
1898 |
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Autograph Draft - 4to
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Edison's working draft of a letter relating to foreign royalties on the photograph.
Rudin # A-69
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| Box 3 | Folder 5 |
Edison, Thomas Writer's location: n.p.
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n.d. |
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Typed DOC 8.5" x 11"
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Pages: 19
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Scope and Contents
Questions and answers posed to civil engineers and mechanical engineers seeking employment
at Edison Laboratories. Rudin # A-70
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 6 |
Edison, Thomas Addressee: Buchanan Writer's location: n.p.
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n.d. |
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ALS - 8vo
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Asks departments to reduce payrolls. Rudin # A-71
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 7 |
Edison, Thomas Writer's location: Menlo Park, NJ
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December 27, 1881 |
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Printed Patent 7.25" x 10.75"
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
Electric Lamp Patent to provide the lamp with a simpler and cheaper base. See also
Selden, Bell, Tesla and Wright for other patents. Rudin # A-72
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 8 |
Edison, Thomas Addressee: Hon. Abram S. Hewitt Writer's location: New York
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May 15, 1883 |
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LS 6" x 9.5"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Edison agrees to light Cooper Institute. Rudin # A-73
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 9 |
Edison, Thomas Addressee: Edwin Elsbach Writer's location: Orange, NJ
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October 9, 1918 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Discusses his experiments on ink which could facilitate printing for the blind. Rudin
# A-74
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 10 |
Edison, Thomas Writer's location: West Orange, NJ
|
November 16, 1920 |
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T DOC S 7.75" x 11"
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Pages: 3
|
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Scope and Contents
Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors of Thomas A. Edison, Inc. discussing
calculations of costs of various models of phonographs as well as the pricing of a
main spring lubricant. Rudin # A-75
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 11 |
Edison, Thomas Writer's location: West Orange, NJ
|
March 8, 1922 |
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T DOC S - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Minutes of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of Phonographs, Limited - Edison elected
President of the Corporation. Rudin # A-76
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 12 |
Edison, Thomas Addressee: Buchanan Writer's location: (Orange, NJ)
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March 24 1924 |
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ALS - 8vo
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Pages: 1 1/2
|
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Scope and Contents
Letter informing that the demand for records will fall off on account of...radio.
Rudin # A-77
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 13 |
Edison, Thomas Writer's location: West Orange, NJ
|
August 27, 1924 |
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T DOC S - 4to
|
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Pages: 3
|
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Scope and Contents
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Stockholders of Edison Phonograph Distributing
Company to approve the merger with Phonograph Corp. of Indiana. Rudin # A-78
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 14 |
Edison, Thomas Writer's location: n.p.
|
June 10, 1927 |
|
Pencil Drawing 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Original pencil electrical circuit drawing. Sound equipment for recording music for
phonographs. Rudin # A-79
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 15 |
Edison, Thomas Addressee: W.H. Hand Writer's location: West Orange, NJ
|
September 21, 1928 |
|
Signed Check 3" x 8.5"
|
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Pages: 2
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
A misprinted check signed by Thomas Edison. Rudin # A-80
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 16 |
Edison, Thomas Addressee: Edward Cranch Writer's location: Orange, NJ
|
January 11, 1915 |
|
TLS - 8.5" x 11"
|
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Pages: 1
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Edison discusses the phonograph and optimistically reports on record production after
a fire destroyed his plant. Rudin # A-81
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 16a |
Einstein, Albert Addressee: Robert FriedmanWriter's location: Princeton, NJ
|
June 10, 1969 |
|
TLS - 8.5" x 11"
|
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Pages: 1, 1 photo
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Einstein congratulates the addressee for his work with Jewish refugees. He states,
"We have no other means of self defense than our solidarity and our knowledge that
the cause for which we are suffering is a momentous and sacred cause." Rudin # A-81A
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 17 |
Ellsworth, Oliver Addressee: John Lawrence, Treasurer Writer's location: Hartford, CT
|
July 4, 1776 |
|
ADS Small 4to
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
Revolutionary War document dates 7/4/1776 requesting payment for boarding officers,
prisoners of war. Rudin # A-82
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 18 |
Ervin, Sam Addressee: Steven Rubin Writer's location: Morganton, NC
|
September 13, 1979 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Ervin believes President Ford should not have pardoned Nixon. Rudin # A-83
|
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| Box 10 | Folder 6 |
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella Writer's location: Medina del Campo
|
May 6, 1504 |
|
DS 8.5" x 12"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
King and Queen of Spain -- signed manuscript document ordering payment to workers
who hadn't been paid. Rudin # A-84
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 19 |
Ford, Henry Addressee: Colonel L.S. Horner Writer's location: Detroit
|
December 19, 1918 |
|
TLS Narrow 4to
|
|||
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Pages: 1 1/3
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Comments on how the Liberty motor (in airplanes) contributed to ending the war. Rudin
# A-85
|
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| Box 8 | Folder 6 |
Franklin, Benjamin Writer's location: Philadelphia
|
March 1, 1787 |
|
DS - 4to
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Notarization of petition of bankruptcy. Rudin # A-86
|
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| Box 11 |
Franklin, Benjamin Writer's location: Province of Pennsylvania
|
May 20, 1758 | |
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Printed Bank Note 2.5" x 3.25"
|
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Pages: 2
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Twenty shilling bank note printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall. Rudin # A-86A
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 20 |
Freud, Anna Addressee: Mr. Baker Writer's location: London
|
August 10, 1944 |
|
TLS - 7" x 9"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Letter from Freud's daughter adhering to his wishes to protect his private life. Rudin
# A-87
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 21 |
Gandhi, Indira Addressee: Mr. Paul Dennett Writer's location: New Delhi
|
March 31, 1975 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Her definition as to what politics means. Rudin # A-88
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 22 |
Gandhi, Indira Addressee: Mr. John Simmons Writer's location: New Delhi
|
April 10, 1980 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 2
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Philosophically comments on life and history. Rudin # A-89
|
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| Box 9 | Folder 1 |
Gandhi, Mohandas Writer's location: Bombay Congress Bulletin
|
January 23, 1931 |
|
Mimeographed Page Signed8.25" x 13"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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|
Scope and Contents
Inflammatory newsletter promoting Indian independence. Rudin # A-90
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 23 |
Garrison, William Lloyd Addressee: Wm H. Sweetser Writer's location: Boston
|
June 25, 1852 |
|
ALS - 7" x 7.75"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
What ever may be the color of his skin, "a man's a man for a' that". Rudin # A-91
|
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| Box 3 | Folder 24 |
Garrison, William Lloyd Addressee: Doctor Church Writer's location: Boston
|
September 18, 1855 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Garrison helps organize anti-slavery lectures and names leading figures of the day
in the abolitionist movement. Rudin # A-92
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 25 |
Gatling, R.J. Addressee: Mr. Welles Writer's location: Hartford, CT
|
February 4, 1879 |
|
ALS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Gatling suggests using the improved Gatling Gun to protect the Treasury Building in
Washington, D.C. Rudin # A-93
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 26 |
George III Addressee: Richard Rigby, Paymaster General Writer's location: Court at St. James's
|
April 16, 1776 |
|
DS Small Legal Folio
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
The King directs payment to General Sir Jeffrey Amherst. Rudin # A-94
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 27 |
George V Addressee: "My dear Baron" Writer's location: Sandringham, Norfolk
|
December 17, 1895 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 1 1/2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Thank you note the birth of his son, George IV. Rudin # A-95
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 28 |
Gershwin, George Addressee: "Dear Walter" Writer's location: n.p.
|
August 26, 1926 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Letter discussing his satisfaction with "Tip Toes" and his work on "Oh Kay!" Rudin
# A-96
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 29 |
Getty, Jean Paul Addressee: "Dear parents" Writer's location: Hamburg, Germany
|
July 6, 1913 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 6
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Lengthy letter to his parents about his travel, his finances and his disgust that
his parents don't write to him more "oftener". Rudin # A-97
|
|||
| Box 9 | Folder 7-8 |
Getty, Jean Paul Addressee: To his father Writer's location: Vienna, Austria
|
Early November 1913 |
|
ALS 8" x 13"
|
|||
|
Pages: 12
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Writes his father about his father's poor business-making decisions. He fails to understand
his father's attitude towards him as he approaches his twenty first birthday. Rudin
# A-98
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 30 |
Getty, Jean Paul Addressee: "Dear father and mother" Writer's location: Pall Mall, London
|
July 18, 1920 |
|
ALS 5" x 7"
|
|||
|
Pages: 4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Getty discusses business and the fact that money is so visible - comments on the many
Rolls Royce's he sees. Rudin # A-99
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 31 |
Getty, Jean Paul Addressee: "Dearest father" Writer's location: Pall Mall, London
|
July 20, 1920 |
|
ALS 5" x 7"
|
|||
|
Pages: 4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Discusses production of oil wells, financial conditions in London and his contacts.
Rudin # A-100
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 32 |
Getty, Jean Paul Addressee: Gerald M. Loeb Writer's location: Guilford, Surrey
|
March 15, 1965 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
"I have never considered myself a business man but rather a man who is interested
in many things, including business". Rudin # A-101
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 33 |
Getty, Jean Paul Addressee: Gerald M. Loeb Writer's location: Guilford, Surrey
|
December 17, 1970, January 8, 14, 21, 1971 |
|
TLS 4to & 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Four letter correspondence regarding the book "Battle for Stock Market Profits". Rudin
# A-102
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 34 |
Goldman, Emma Addressee: Mr. Elsbach
|
July 30, 1916 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Goldman writes on the subject of voting. Rudin # A-103
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 35 |
Gore, Al
|
December 13, 2000 |
|
Typed Statement Signed - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Al Gore's Concession Speech - Presidential Election - 2000. Rudin # A-104
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 36 |
Greatbatch, Wilson - the inventor of the Pacemaker Writer's location: n.p.
|
January 17, 1995 |
|
Drawing Signed 6.75" x 10 .25"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
The inventor of the pacemaker draws a diagram of the inner workings of a heart pacemaker.
Rudin # A-105
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 37 |
Greeley, Horace Addressee: A.M. Ide, Jr. Writer's location: New York
|
December 11, 1844 |
|
ALS - 10" x 7.75"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Offers a word of counsel about writing. Rudin # A-106
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 38 |
Greeley, Horace Addressee: John D. Baldwin Writer's location: New York
|
August 15, 1846 |
|
ALS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Greeley shows his determination to do what is right regardless of consequences. Rudin
# A-107
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 39 |
Greeley, Horace Addressee: "Dear Sir" Writer's location: Office of the Tribune New York
|
July 1, 1863 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 3 1/2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
He advises an Englishman to "Go West". Rudin # A-108
|
|||
| Box 3 | Folder 40 |
Greeley, Horace Addressee: Mr. O.D. Case Writer's location: Office of the Tribune New York
|
June 26, 1864 |
|
ALS 5.25" x 8"
|
|||
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Pages: 3
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Complains of delays in the production of the first volume of his book on the Civil
War, "The American Conflict". Rudin # A-109
|
|||
| Box 9 | Folder 2 |
Hamilton, Alexander Addressee: The President and Directors of the Bank of the United States Writer's location: Philadelphia
|
March 26, 1793 |
|
LS 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1 1/2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Hamilton requests a loan of $800,000 to enable the government to operate for the year
1793. Rudin # A-110
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 1 |
Hammerstein, Oscar Addressee: R.A. Wachsman Writer's location: Doylestown, PA
|
January 19, 1941 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Doesn't recollect "Make Believe" ever being considered a river song. Rudin # A-111
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 1A |
Hearst, William Randolph Addressee: Mr. Norcross
|
|
|
ALS
|
|||
|
Pages: 4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Hearst gives instructions to an editor for a forthcoming magazine issue Rudin # A-112
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 1B |
Hancock, John
|
November 30, 1776 |
|
DS
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Hancock, as President of the Continental Congress, assigns a Captain to a company
in the Army. Rudin # A-112
|
|||
| Box 8 | Folder 7 |
Henry, Patrick
|
February 27, 1797 |
|
ADS - 6.25" x 7.5"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Takes responsibility for any financial obligations assumed by his friend, Philip Payne.
Rudin # A-113
|
|||
| Box 8 | Folder 8 |
Herzl, Theodore
|
March 16, 1903 |
|
ALS 5.25" x 9"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Discusses a new play about to open in Berlin. (In German with translation). Rudin
# A-114
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 1C |
Hirschfeld, Al Addressee: Mr. and Mrs. William Post, Jr. Writer's location: New York, NY
|
July 19, 1942 |
|
TLS- 3.5" x 6.5"
|
|||
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Pages: 1, with envelope
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Letter of thanks to good friends with amusing sketch on envelope and self portrait
on letter. Rudin # A-115
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 2 |
Hirschfeld, Al Addressee: Barry Lindeman Writer's location: New York, NY
|
December 27, 1988 |
|
TLS - 8.5" x 11"
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Response to an admirer looking for a freebie. Rudin # A-116
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 2a |
Hirschfeld, Al
|
August 27, 1993 |
|
Card-3 x 5
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Original signed ink self-portrait. With First Day of Issue postage stamps designed
by Hirschfeld, of comedians and silent screen stars. Rudin # A-117
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 3 |
Holmes, Oliver Wendell Addressee: Vaughan Writer's location: Boston
|
October 17, 1902 |
|
ALS 8" x 5"
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Writes about his upcoming appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Rudin # A-118
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 4 |
Howe, Julia Ward Writer's location: New York London
|
February 1862 |
|
Printed Magazine 6.5" x 9.75"
|
|||
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Pages: 134
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
First printing of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in The Atlantic Monthly. Rudin
# A-119
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 5 |
Howe, Julia Ward Addressee: Mrs. L. Imman Writer's location: Newport, RI
|
September 30, 1882 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 3
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
She has read with great pleasure of a Women's Suffrage Society being formed. Rudin
# A-120
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 6 |
Humphrey, Hubert H. Addressee: Chester Kerr, Director of Yale University Press Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
|
September 25, 1968 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1 1/2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
His thoughts on the management of the Democratic Convention in Chicago. Rudin # A-121
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 7 |
Kallir, Otto Addressee: Louis Caldor Writer's location: New York
|
1940-1945 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 17
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Archive of art dealings with Grandma Moses and her agent Louis Caldor. See also Grandma
Moses. Rudin # A-122
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 8 |
Kaufman, George S. Addressee: Edna Ferber Writer's location: New York City
|
Early 1950's Thursday |
|
TLS & Article Typed 7" x 8.5" - Ltr 4to - Article
|
|||
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Pages: 1 6
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Six page transcript of an article he was writing about Ferber for Cosmopolitan. Also
with a cover letter to Ferber. Rudin # A-123
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 9 |
Kaufman, George S. Addressee: Edna Ferber Writer's location: Holicong, PA
|
Friday |
|
ALS 7.25" x 10.5"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Speaks of joint plans for collaboration. Rudin # A-124
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 10 |
Keller, Helen
|
March 17, 1905 |
|
Signed Photo 6.75" x 8.25"
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Signed photograph in her graduation robe. Rudin # A-125
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 11 |
Keller, Helen Addressee: Edwin Elsbach Writer's location: Wrentham, Mass.
|
June 13, 1917 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 2 1/2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Writes her feelings about soldiers who have lost their sight during the war. Rudin
# A-126
|
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| Box 4 | Folder 11a |
Keller, Helen Addressee: Elmer V. GriggsWriter's location: Forest Hills, NY
|
November 24, 1936 |
|
TLS - 7.25" x 10.5"
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Keller writes a heartfelt remembrance on the influence of Anne Sullivan in her life.
This letter is also a statement of thanks to a generous contributor to the American
Foundation for the Blind. Rudin # A-126A
|
|||
| Box 4 | Folder 12 |
Kennedy, Jacqueline Addressee: Mrs. Moody Writer's location: New York
|
January 6, 1973 |
|
ALS 5.25" x 7.5"
|
|||
|
Pages: 3
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Writes to Caroline's school about the relationship and effect of the Secret Service
on her daughter Caroline. Rudin # A-127
|
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| Box 4 | Folder 13 |
Kennedy, Jacqueline Addressee: Eleanor Beard Writer's location: Hardinsburg, KY
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January 6, 1958 |
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ALS
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
Orders slipper tips with accompanying swatches of blue velvet and receipts. Rudin
# A-128
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| Box 4 | Folder 14 |
King, Jr. Martin Luther Addressee: Jacob Bacal Writer's location: Atlanta, Georgia
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January 4, 1962 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Thanks a supporter "convinced that we stand on the threshold of our nation's bright
tomorrow". Also includes commemorative stamps and envelopes. Rudin # A-130
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| Box 4 | Folder 15 |
Kinsey, Alfred C. Addressee: Peter Briggs Writer's location: Bloomington, Indiana
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March 10, 1952 |
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TLS - 4to
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Relationship between male sex hormones and cancer. Rudin # A-131
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Lake, Simon
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Scope and Contents
See the Gail and Stephen Rudin Simon Lake Collection #6992
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Lee, Robert E.
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Scope and Contents
See the Gail and Stephen Rudin Civil War Collection,#4696, Rudin # A-139
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| Box 4 | Folder 16 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Ray Fernstrom Writer's location: New York City
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June 21, 1929 |
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TLS-4to
|
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Lindbergh looks forward to a time when transatlantic aviation is a relatively safe
commercial enterprise. Rudin # A-140
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| Box 4 | Folder 17 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: "Dear Anne" (His Wife) Writer's location: Washington, DC
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April 21, 1939 |
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ALS 6" x 8"
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
Lindbergh writes his wife after returning from Europe amid negative press for his
views on World War II. Takes pains to shield his children from publicity. Rudin #
A-141
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| Box 4 | Folder 18 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Disuked (Philippines)
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July 25, 1970 |
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AMsS 8.5" x 11"
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Pages: 6
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Scope and Contents
Lindberg writes of his wildlife conservation efforts in the Philippines and his regard
for the establishment of the Private Association for National Minorities. Rudin #
A-142
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| Box 4 | Folder 19 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Vaud, Switzerland
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August 1, 1973 |
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DS 8.5" x 11"
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
On book royalties, Freemasonry, and fund raising. Rudin # A-143
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| Box 4 | Folder 20 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Detroit, MI
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February 4, 1902 |
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Envelope 4" x 7.5"
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Scope and Contents
"Charles Lindbergh" Cover - 22 Kt. Gold Stamp replica. Rudin # A-144
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| Box 4 | Folder 21 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Mr. Joseph Klingler Writer's location: St. Louis, MO
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February 20, 1928 |
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Envelope 3.75" x 6.5"
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Scope and Contents
Air mail envelope "Lindbergh Again Flies The Air Mail". Rudin # A-145
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| Box 4 | Folder 22 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Clyde Kelly Writer's location: n.p.
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February 18, 1929 |
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TLS - 6.25" x 7
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Letter arguing for extending air mail service to the countries of Central America.
Rudin # A-145A
|
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| Box 4 | Folder 23 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Mr. L. B. Gatchell Writer's location: Cristobal to Miami
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May 1, 1930 |
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Envelope 3.5" x 6.5"
|
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Scope and Contents
First non-stop regular Air Mail flight Cristobal to Miami by Lindbergh. Rudin # A-146
|
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| Box 4 | Folder 24 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Bill Schneider Jr. Writer's location: Cienfuegos to Jamaica
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November 19, 1931 |
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Envelope 3.5" x 6.5"
|
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Scope and Contents
First flight Cienfuegos to Jamaica by Lindbergh. Rudin # A-147
|
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| Box 4 | Folder 25 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Chicago, Illinois
|
May 28, 1998 |
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Envelope 3.5" x 6.5"
|
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Scope and Contents
First Solo Transatlantic Flight-1927 / First Day of Issue stamp and cover. Rudin #
A-148
|
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| Box 4 | Folder 26 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Edward J. Meehan Writer's location: Havana, Cuba
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February 8, 1928 |
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Envelope 3.5" x 6.5"
|
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Scope and Contents
1828 Cuba Lindbergh Air Mail First Day Cover. Rudin # A-148A
|
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| Box 4 | Folder 27 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Mr. Christopher, Chairman of Contest Committee Writer's location: Roosevelt Field, Long Island NY
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April 20, 1930 |
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DOC S 8.5" x 13"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
A signed time certification for the arrival of Lindbergh and his wife at Roosevelt
Field, Long Island, NY - Setting a transcontinental speed record from Los Angeles
to Roosevelt Field. Rudin # A-149
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 1 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: W.R. Ware Writer's location: Chicago - St. Louis
|
April 15, 1926 |
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Envelope 3.5" x 6.5"
|
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Scope and Contents
Postal cover flown Air Mail on the first flight from Chicago to St. Louis. Rudin #
A-150
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 2 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Illinois
|
April 1926 |
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Photo 5.25" x 6.75"
|
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Scope and Contents
Photo showing Lindbergh loading air mail for first Illinois CAM flight #2. Rudin #
A-151
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 3 |
Lindbergh, Charles
|
1927 |
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Photo 4.5" x 6.5"
|
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Scope and Contents
Lindbergh flying his plane to Roosevelt Field for takeoff on his transatlantic flight.
Rudin # A-152
|
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| Box 10 | Folder 3 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Nashville
|
May 20, 1927 |
|
Newspaper 17.5" x 23.75"
|
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Pages: 28
|
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Scope and Contents
Nashville Banner headline "Lindbergh Takes Off For Paris". Rudin # A-153
|
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| Box 10 | Folder 4 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: New York
|
May 22, 1927 |
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Newspaper 18" x 22.5"
|
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Scope and Contents
New York Times headline "Lindbergh Does It!". Rudin # A-154
|
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| Box 10 | Folder 5 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: New York
|
May 23, 1927 |
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Newspaper 18.25" x 22.25"
|
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Scope and Contents
New York Times headline "Lindbergh's Own Story of Epochal Flight...". Rudin # A-155
|
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| Box 10 | Folder 2 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Albany, NY
|
June 14, 1927 |
|
Newspaper 17" x 21"
|
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Scope and Contents
Knickerbocker Press headline "Millions in Lindbergh Spectacle". Rudin # A-155A
|
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| Mapcase Folder 1 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: n.p.
|
1927 | |
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Printed Poster Signed 19" x 26.5"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Signed Spirit of St. Louis Poster. Rudin # A-156
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 4 |
Lindbergh, Charles Addressee: Mr. Everett Cassagneres Writer's location: Darien, CT
|
April 7, 1968 |
|
TLS - Quarto
|
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Pages: 3
|
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Scope and Contents
Lindbergh debunks the myth about the title of his book, "We", discusses the design
of the "Spirit of St. Louis", and tells an amusing story about a flight over the Grand
Canyon. Rudin # A-156A
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 5 |
Lindbergh, Charles Writer's location: Garden City, NY
|
May 20, 2002 |
|
Ptd Folio 8.5" x 10.25"
|
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Pages: 3
|
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Scope and Contents
Charles Lindbergh's Solo Transatlantic Flight - 75th Anniversary Folio. Rudin # A-157
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 6 |
Livermore, Mary Addressee: Mrs. Cole Writer's location: Melrose
|
May 8, 1905 |
|
ALS Large 8vo
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
She is pleased to present a gift on behalf of the American Woman Suffrage Association
to Henry Blackwell. Rudin # A-158
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 7 |
Lodge, Henry Cabot Addressee: E.E. Gaylord, Esq. Writer's location: United States Senate
|
October 15, 1918 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Lodge discusses German surrender terms. Rudin # A-159
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 8 |
Lodge, Henry Cabot Addressee: Charles G. Washburn Writer's location: United States Senate
|
January 1, 1919 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Lodge's opinions on Wilson's thoughts and actions in regard to future wars. Rudin
# A-160
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 9 |
MacArthur, Douglas Addressee: To The People Of The Philippines Writer's location: General Headquarters Southwest Pacific Area
|
n.d. |
|
Printed DOC 7.5" x 10"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Printed Proclamation - "I have returned". Rudin # A-161
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 10 |
MacArthur, Douglas Addressee: Charles l. Dean National Commander - National Society - Army of the Philippines Writer's location: General Headquarter Southwest Pacific Area
|
July 13, 1944 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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|
Scope and Contents
Douglas McArthur promises Philippine veterans to raise their flag over Corregidor.
(With supporting letter from Commander Dean). Rudin # A-162
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 11 |
Malcolm X Writer's location: n.p.
|
n.d. |
|
Typed DOCS 8.5" x 11"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Malcolm X proofreads and approves a portion of his 1964 interview conducted by Alex
Hailey. Rudin # A-163
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 12 |
Marconi, Guglielmo Addressee: T.C. Martini Writer's location: South Wellfleet, MA
|
January 21, 1903 |
|
ALS Large 8vo
|
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Pages: 1 1/2
|
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Scope and Contents
Marconi mentions the wireless transmission made by Teddy Roosevelt to King Edward
VII. Rudin # A-164
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 13 |
Marshall, George C. Addressee: Dr. Watson Wharton Writer's location: Pinehurst, NC
|
December 23, 1947 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Marshall on military disciplines. Rudin # A-165
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 14 |
Marshall, John Addressee: William B. Sprague Writer's location: Richmond, VA
|
March 23, 1833 |
|
ALS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Marshall comments on the evils of alcohol and praises the effort of the early temperance
movements in the U.S. Rudin # A-166
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 15 |
Meir, Golda Addressee: Theodore Cohn Writer's location: n.p.
|
December 22, 1969 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
The solidarity of the Jewish people will overcome its obstacles. Rudin # A-167
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 16 |
Mitchell, William Lendrum "Billy" Addressee: Robert J. Braly Writer's location: Middleburg, VA
|
January 26, 1929 |
|
TLS 6.5" x 10.25"
|
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Pages: 1
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Writes about the future of air travel. Rudin # A-168
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 17a |
Morse, Samuel F.B. Addressee: Lt. Col. John R. Leslie Writer's location: New York
|
May, 1862 |
|
ALS - 3.375" x 5.875"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Morse explains the true meaning of an autograph Rudin # A-169
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 17 |
Morse, Samuel F.B. Addressee: Lt. Col. John R. Leslie Writer's location: New York
|
March 4, 1870 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
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Pages: 2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
"A little instrument...constructed for...using ...embossed paper for automatic transmission
of dispatches". Rudin # A-170
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 18 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Louis Caldor Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
November 27, unknown year |
|
ALS 4.75" x 7.25"
|
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Pages: 4
|
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Scope and Contents
Discusses Caldor's separation from his wife - Moses also mentions her art. Rudin #
A-171
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 19 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Louis Caldor Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
June 27, 1938 |
|
ALS 5" x 7.75"
|
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Pages: 2 1/2
|
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|
Scope and Contents
Grandma Moses writes about her methods, limitations and her materials. Rudin # A-172
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 20 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Louis Caldor Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
July 29, 1938 |
|
ALS 5" x 7.75"
|
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Pages: 4
|
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Scope and Contents
"I will not paint for anyone else...It is strange what some people like...". Rudin
# A-173
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 21 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Louis Caldor Writer's location: Postmarked Hoosick Falls, NY
|
May 16, 1939 |
|
ALS 5.25" x 6.5"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
Grandma Moses wants to sell some of her pictures into the Albany Institute of Art
and "strike while the iron is hot". Rudin # A-174
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 22 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Mrs. Robert Kent ("My Dear Girl Hazle") Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
November 26, 1940 |
|
ALS 8" x 10"
|
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Pages: 3 1/2
|
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Scope and Contents
Writes of her increasing popularity, her visit to NY and her mortality. Rudin # A-175
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 23 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Louis Caldor Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
April 1, 1941 |
|
ALS 5.25" x 6.5"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
"I'm not sending any paintings to the Albany exhibit as there is not anything in it
for me." Also says she has to put aside painting so she can care for some children.
Rudin # A-176
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 23a |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Mr. Caldor Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
January 26, 1942 |
|
ALS 5" x 6.5"
|
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Pages: 3
|
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Scope and Contents
Moses writes Caldor about her boys preparing for the war and about her painting. Rudin
# A-177
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 24 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Louis Caldor Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
July 3, 1943 |
|
ALS 8" x 10"
|
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Pages: 4
|
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Scope and Contents
Mentions a photograph that makes her look "as fierce as a goose with one eye". Talks
about all her sales and how busy she is. Tells Caldor "you are the one that set the
ball a rolling". Says "I'm asking much more for the paintings" because all her materials
cost more. Rudin # A-178
|
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| Box 5 | Folder 25 |
Grandma Moses Addressee: Mrs. Georgie Adams Writer's location: Eagle Bridge, NY
|
August 23, 1946 |
|
ALS 5.5" x 7"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
Grandma Moses offers advice to an aspiring artist, "You can never tell what you can
do till you try". Rudin # A-179
|
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Grandma Moses Writer's location: Harper & Brothers Publishers New York
|
1946 | ||
|
Signed Book
|
|||
|
Pages: 140
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Half red leather book entitled, "My Life's History". No. 250 of 250. See Separate
Material below. Rudin # A-180
|
|||
| Box 6 | Folder 1 |
Nation, Carry A. Addressee: "Brother" Writer's location: Fox Vaudeville Booking Exchange
|
November 12 unknown year |
|
ALS 8.5" x 11"
|
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Pages: 2
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
I was arrested here...someone paid the fine $10...wanted to ask you about bringing
a suit before the Supreme Court". Rudin # A-181
|
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| Box 9 | Folder 3 |
Nelson, Lord Horatio Addressee: The Respective Captains, or Commanders of any of His Majesty's Ships... Writer's location: Nelson's ship "The Victory" off Toulon
|
December 4, 1803 |
|
Ms Doc S Legal Folio
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Directs the fleet's captains to put themselves under his Command. Rudin # A-182
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 2 |
Nightingale, Florence Addressee: Elizabeth Gaskell Writer's location: London
|
October 3, 1860 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
|||
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Pages: 6 1/2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Nightingale seeks help in establishing a "Soldier's Home" at Gibraltar. Rudin # A-183
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 3 |
Nightingale, Florence Addressee: Hon. Miss. Campbell Writer's location: London
|
April 6, 1868 |
|
ALS - 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 7
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Nightingale writes of the problems of filing nursing positions. With book "Florence
Nightingale" by Cecil Wordham Smith - Constable, London - 1950. Rudin # A-184
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 4 |
Nightingale, Florence Addressee: Mr. Needham Writer's location: n.p.
|
October 29, 1881 |
|
LS - 4.5" x 7"
|
|||
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Pages: 3
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Nightingale paves the road for another nursing school. Rudin # A-185
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 5 |
O'Keefe Georgia Addressee: James Thrall Soby ? Writer's location: Albuquerque, NM
|
May 27, 1954 |
|
ALS - 4to
|
|||
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Pages: 2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Writes of a performance involving bulls that she saw and of an aspiring artist, Arthur
Dove. Rudin # A-186
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 6 |
Parrish, Maxfield Addressee: Frank Chouteau Brown Writer's location: Windsor, Vermont
|
June 18, 1901 |
|
ALS 8" x 10"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Beautifully-penned letter sending a page of lettering. Rudin # A-187
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 7 |
Pershing, John J. Addressee: Colonel W.C. Church Writer's location: Fort Bliss, Texas
|
August 18, 1914 |
|
TLS 8" x 5"
|
|||
|
Pages: 1 1/2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Pershing urges U.S. preparedness just after World War I has broken out. Rudin # A-188
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 8 |
Pershing, John J. Addressee: Major General William H. Carter Writer's location: In the Field, Mexico
|
January 9, 1917 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1 1/4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Content includes training of soldiers with pistols mounted on horses and his thoughts
on universal service and the President of Mexico. Rudin # A-189
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 9 |
Pittman, Isaac Addressee: Robert Paterson, Junior Writer's location: Bath, England
|
December 7, 1866 |
|
ALS 4.5" x 7.5"
|
|||
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Pages: 4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Pitman states that shorthand is steadily advancing in England, although slowly as
he had expected. (With a one page letter signed by his brother Benn Pitman). Rudin
# A-190
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 10 |
Pulitzer, Joseph Addressee: Governor David Hill Writer's location: New York
|
10/20/1886 |
|
LS - 8vo
|
|||
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Pages: 3
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Pulitzer requests the participation of the National Guard at the dedication ceremony
of the Statue of Liberty. Additionally, a 3 cent stamp preserved on a Cover commemorating
the 100th anniversary of Pulitzer's birth is included. See also Bartholdi. Rudin #
A-191
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 11 |
Rabin, Yitzhak Addressee: John F. Cleary III Writer's location: Jerusalem, Israel
|
November 9, 1994 |
|
TLS - 8.5" x 11.75"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Rabin commenting on his receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Rudin # A-192
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 12 |
Rickover, Hiram G. Addressee: The Honorable John E. Moss Joint Committee on Atomic Energy Writer's location: At Sea, North Atlantic
|
March 3, 1975 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 4
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Returning from sea trials of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, Rickover
discusses the future of the nuclear carrier task force. Rudin # A-193
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 41 |
Riker, Andrew
|
1806 |
|
Doc S
|
|||
|
Pages: 2
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Two page signed copy of Andrew Riker's will leaving his island to his sons. Also included
is a four page Abstract of Title giving additional information about the heredity
of Riker's Island. Rudin # M-92
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 13 |
Rockwell, Norman Addressee: Mr. Julian Bach, Jr. Writer's location: New Rochelle, NY
|
May 16, 1939 |
|
TLS - 6" x 7"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Rockwell praises the beauty of American women. Rudin # A-194
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 14 |
Rockwell, Norman Addressee: Miss. Mabel Saloomey Writer's location: n.p.
|
January 8, 1950 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
He tells a student how to make a picture more realistic. Pictures should tell stories.
Rudin # A-195
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 15 |
Rockwell, Norman Addressee: Wm. Harold Martin Writer's location: Arlington, VT
|
July 23, 1951 |
|
TLS - 8vo
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
A letter responding to an idea for a painting that was sent to him. Rudin # A-196
|
|||
| Box 6 | Folder 16 |
Rockwell, Norman Addressee: Mrs. Frank R. Dorlay Writer's location: Stockbridge, MA
|
July 10, 1956 |
|
TLS 6" x 8"
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Letter of thanks for a model offer. Rudin # A-197
|
|||
| Box 6 | Folder 17 |
Rockwell, Norman Addressee: Mr. Hudson Writer's location: Stockbridge, MA
|
November 21, 1970 |
|
TLS 5.75" x 7.75"
|
|||
|
Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
States that he paints pictures of many important people from photographs taken by
his photographer. Rudin # A-198
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 18 |
Rockwell, Norman Addressee: Mr. Brian Mitton Writer's location: Stockbridge, MA
|
October 23, 1973 |
|
TLS 5.75" x 7.75"
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
|||
|
Scope and Contents
Letter recommending attendance schools in order to learn to draw. Includes an original
sketch of a dog. Rudin # A-199
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| Box 6 | Folder 19 |
Rodgers, Richard Addressee: Miss. Jean Dalrymple Writer's location: New York, NY
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May 15, 1978 |
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TLS - 8vo
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Rodgers' personal statement of his own feelings on music. Rudin # A-200
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| Box 6 | Folder 20 |
Rogers, Will Addressee: Edgar W. Cooley Writer's location: n.p.
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Late 1925 |
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TLS 8.5" x 11"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Defends charges that he is un-American. (With associated correspondence). Rudin #
A-201
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| Box 9 | Folder 4 |
Rogers, Will Writer's location: Hot Springs, FL
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February 10, 1931 |
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Silhouette 6.25" x 11.75"
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Scope and Contents
Full length silhouette signed. Includes Rogers stamps and envelopes. Rudin # A-202
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| Box 6 | Folder 21a |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: Mr. Clayton Wheeler Writer's location: Eastport, ME
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September 2, 1921 |
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TLS 5" x 8"
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
"Franklin…had a mild case of poliomyelitis…but the doctors hope for a complete recovery."
Also included in this file is an archive of Franklin Roosevelt - Clayton Wheeler letters,
as well as Eleanor Roosevelt photos and stamps, and a Franklin Roosevelt Memorial
Coin. Rudin # A-203
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| Box 6 | Folder 21 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: Mr. Sladdin Writer's location: New York, NY
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October 25, 1932 |
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TLS 6" x 7"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"Paintings of myself are not my idea of joy!" Rudin # A-204
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| Box 6 | Folder 22 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: Mr. Lewis C. Reimann Writer's location: New York
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December 9, 1932, January 10, 1933 |
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TMS - 7.25" x 6.5" TLS - 6" x 6.25" TMS - 7.25" x 11"
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Pages: 1 2 4
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Scope and Contents
"I am dry personally...temperance must be preached..."; included is a copy of her
12/9/1932 radio speech about the girl of today and a copy of an "Excerpt from letter
from Methodist Minister of Kansas" regarding drinking. Rudin # A-204A
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| Box 6 | Folder 23 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: Mr. Crowinshield Editor, Vanity Fair Writer's location: The White House Washington
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November 9, 1935 |
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TLS 6.25" x 9.25"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Declining an appointment to have a photograph taken. "I am not particularly fond of
photographs". Rudin # A-205
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| Box 6 | Folder 24 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: "Tiny" (Mayris Chaney) Writer's location: Washington DC
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April 17, 1945 |
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ALS - 8vo
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
"It was a great shock but I'm so glad there was no pain, no long illness". Rudin #
A-206
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| Box 6 | Folder 25 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: "Uncle Fred" (Frederick Adrian Delano) Writer's location: New York City
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December 4, 1945 |
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TLS 6.0" x 7.0"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Eleanor indicates that FDR wanted a memorial similar to Thomas Jefferson. Rudin #
A-207
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| Box 6 | Folder 26 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: Mr. Heuschkel Writer's location: New York, NY
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October 13, 1949 |
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TLS 6.0" x 7.0"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"It is never enough to simply vote." Rudin # A-208
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| Box 6 | Folder 27 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: Mr. Salgo Writer's location: New York, NY
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February 23, 1951 |
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TLS - 8vo
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
FDR never allowed anyone to sign his name after he became President. With printed
free-franked envelope. Rudin # A-209
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| Box 6 | Folder 28 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: Mr. Moore Writer's location: New York, NY
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April 11, 1955 |
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TLS - 7" x 6"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"History should not be written from casual remarks...there is no necessity to lie
ever...". Rudin # A-210
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| Box 6 | Folder 29 |
Roosevelt, Eleanor Addressee: (Her children) Anna, James, Elliott, Franklin Jr. and John Writer's location: n.p.
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December 12, 1956 |
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TLS - Quarto
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Eleanor writes to her children regarding the production of a play or motion picture
based on the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Rudin # A-210A
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| Box 6 | Folder 29a |
Roosevelt, Theodore Jr. Addressee: Rabbi Stephen S. WiseWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
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October 16, 1921 |
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TLS - 8" x 10.375"
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"The right approach is "What can I do for the country. What can I put into the United
States". Forty years before JFK said somewhat the same thing. As part of a letter
supporting Joseph Levine as Bronx Borough President. Rudin # A-210B
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| Box 6 | Folder 30 |
Rusk, Dean Addressee: Jim Bishop Writer's location: Athens, GA
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April 19, 1973 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
His comments on the assassination of JFK. Rudin # A-211
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 31 |
Rusk, Dean Addressee: Mr. John Bullard Writer's location: Athens. GA
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June 15, 1992 |
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TLS 8.5" x 11"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Rusk states that it is untrue that civilian control tied the hands of the military,
which prolonged the war. Rudin # A-212
|
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| Box 6 | Folder 32 |
Russell, Bertrand Addressee: Mrs. Mitchison Writer's location: London S.W.
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November 9, 1924 |
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ALS 5" x 7"
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Pages: 4
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Scope and Contents
Discusses his theories on raising children and on education. Rudin # A-213
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| Box 6 | Folder 33 |
Russell, Bertrand Addressee: Ruth Frank Rosenwald Writer's location: Merioneth
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December 30, 1961 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Russell expresses his opposition to nuclear war. Rudin # A-214
|
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| Box 9 | Folder 5 |
Sadat, Anwar Addressee: Milton J. Shapp Governor of Pennsylvania Writer's location: Cairo, Egypt
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December 12, 1977 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Letter expressing efforts to bring peace and "to destroy the psychological barriers
obstructing the way towards stability and peace". With cover letter from Ashraf Ghorbal,
Ambassador. Rudin # A-215
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 1 |
Sanger, Margaret Addressee: W.H. Perry Writer's location: New York, NY
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September 7, 1923 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Asking for support to make a Middle Western Birth Control Conference a success. Rudin
# A-216
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 2 |
Sanger, Margaret Addressee: Mr. Donahue Writer's location: New York, NY
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April 2, 1938 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Letter to a supporter summarizing the importance of making birth control available
in all communities. Rudin # A-217
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 3 |
Schweitzer, Albert Addressee: Robert S. McNamara Norman Cousins Writer's location: Lambarene Lambarene
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October, November 11, 1962 |
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TMsS - 4to ALS - 4to
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Pages: 1 3/4 2 3/4
|
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Scope and Contents
Two letters that express his views on atomic war. Rudin # A-218
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 4 |
Selden, George B. Writer's location: Rochester, NY
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November 5, 1895 |
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Printed Patent 7.5" x 11.5"
|
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Pages: 6
|
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Scope and Contents
First United States Patent for gasoline driven car. See also Bell, Edison, Tesla and
Wright for other patents. Rudin # A-219
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 5 |
Shackleton, Ernest H. Addressee: Kennar, R.N. Writer's location: London S.W.
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August 8, 2007 |
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TLS 8" x 10"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Replies to a letter from a fellow explorer and wishes for a successful expedition
to discover the South Pole. Rudin # A-220
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 6 |
Sheen, Bishop Fulton Addressee: William E. Dugan Writer's location: n.p.
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February 9, 1953 |
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TLS 7.25"x10.5"
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
"Very often the kind acts of men in the commercial world go unrewarded; too often
their good deeds are accepted as duties". See also JFK letter to Arthur Krock in collection #6844. Rudin # A-221
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 7 |
Sherman, William T. Addressee: General Henry W. Halleck Writer's location: Head-Quarters Military Division of the Mississippi Kingston, GA
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5/22/1864 |
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Autograph Telegram Signed - 4to
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
Telegram giving intelligence of his movements during the first weeks of his march
through Georgia. Rudin # A-222
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 8 |
Sikorsky, Igor Writer's location: Bridgeport, CT
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April 20, 1935 |
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Typed Memorandum Signed - 4to
|
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Pages: 7
|
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Scope and Contents
A letter of consideration to the Collier Trophy Committee for the S-42 trans-oceanic
flying boat to merit the highest award in the aircraft field. Included is a 2 page
memorandum from I.I.Sikorsky. Rudin # A-223
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 9 |
Smith, Samuel Francis Writer's location: n.p.
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1832, October 1884 |
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Autograph Stanzas 5" x 8"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
The entire four stanzas of our National Hymn "America". (Plus a supposed fifth stanza).
Rudin # A-224
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 10 |
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady Addressee: Mrs. Underwood Writer's location: n.p. (Europe)
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April 13, 1887 |
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ALS 5" x 8"
|
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Pages: 3
|
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Scope and Contents
Stanton's expresses her feelings on the extremes of wealth and poverty as well as
her thoughts on the roles of women. Rudin # A-225
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 11 |
Stevens, John Paul Writer's location: n.p.
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June 22, 1905 |
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Ms S 8.5" x 11"
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Pages: 7
|
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Scope and Contents
Dissenting opinion in the case of Bush v. Gore, signed by Justice John Paul Stevens.
Rudin # A-227
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 12 |
Stevenson, Adlai Addressee: Sister Mary Linus Writer's location: New York
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March 18, 1965 |
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TLS 8.5" x 10.5"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
The practical reasons for studying history. Rudin # A-228
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 13 |
Stone, Lucy Addressee: Mrs. Clark Writer's location: Dorchester
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November 28, 1883 |
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ALS - 8vo
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
Wants churches to support suffrage of women. Rudin # A-229
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 14 |
Sullivan, Anne Addressee: Thomas Henderson Writer's location: South Arcan, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire
|
September 1, 1932 |
|
TLS 9" x 7"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Sullivan reflects on the significance of her work, both for herself and for the larger
cause of the handicapped. Accepts a fellowship from the teachers of Scotland. Rudin
# A-230
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 15 |
Teller, Edward Addressee: Mr. B.H. McGee Writer's location: Stanford, California
|
February 5, 1980 |
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TLS - 8vo
|
|||
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Technology, the application of man's knowledge, is his best defense against arbitrary
power. Rudin # A-231
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 16 |
Tesla, Nikola Writer's location: United States Patent Office
|
November 5, 1901 |
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Printed Patent 7.75" x 11.25"
|
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Pages: 8
|
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Scope and Contents
"Apparatus for Utilizing Effects Transmitted Through Natural Media" Patent. See also
Bell, Edison, Selden and Wright for other patents. Rudin # A-232
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 17 |
Tombaugh, Clyde, W. Addressee: Jerry Granat Writer's location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
|
February 20, 1981 |
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TLS 8.5" x 11"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
Answers questions posed to him about the universe by Jerry Granat. Rudin # A-233
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 18 |
Tombaugh, Clyde, W. Addressee: Mr. Fisher Writer's location: Mesilla Park, NM
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June 12, 1995 |
|
ALS 6" x 9"
|
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"I do not think there is a 10th planet". Rudin # A-234
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 19 |
Truman, Margaret Writer's location: Beaumont, TX
|
February 27, 1950 |
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Signed Program 6" x 9"
|
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Pages: 4
|
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Scope and Contents
Signed cover of music recital program. (With a second unsigned program). Rudin # A-235
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 20 |
Trumbull, Jonathan Addressee: Ezekiel Williams Commissary of Prisoners Writer's location: Lebanon, Conn.
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December 15, 1977 |
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ALS 7.5" x 12"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
(see also William Wall letter dated 7/8/1780) Permit for a Captain to pass to Providence
in exchange for Major Wall during the Revolution. Rudin # A-236
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 21 |
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain Addressee: Sovereign Land grave of Hesse Homburg (Ferdinand) Writer's location: Windsor Castle
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June 19, 1865 |
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LS 7.5" x 9.5"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
Birth announcement of George V. Rudin # A-237
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 22 |
Wall, William Addressee: Major Samuel White Writer's location: Providence, Rhode Island
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July 8, 1780 |
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ALS 7" x 11.5"
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
(see also Jonathon Trumbull letter dated 12/15/1777) About partnering in a vessel.
Rudin # A-238
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 23 |
Warhol, Andy Writer's location: n.p.
|
n.d. |
|
TMsS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Warhol's philosophy on subways and on ghetto space. Rudin # A-239
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 24 |
Washington, Booker T. Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama
|
January 9, 1895 |
|
TLS 8" x 5.25"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Notice that card-playing is against the policy of Tuskegee Institute. Rudin # A-240
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 25 |
Washington, Booker T. Addressee: John Uri Lloyd Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama
|
May 25, 1900 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Capitalization of the "N" in the word Negro. Rudin # A-241
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 26 |
Washington, Booker T. Addressee: Franklin W. Hooper Mrs. A.J. Kaine Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama
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November 5, 1901, July 16, 1904 |
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TLS 5.5" x 9.25"
|
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Pages: 1 1 1/4
|
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Scope and Contents
Considers speaking at Brooklyn Institute of the Arts (Hooper Letter); Mentions his
controversial visit to the White House (Kaine Letter). Originally in the Forbes Collection.
Rudin # A-242
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 27 |
Washington, Booker T. Addressee: Rev. Charles D. Kreider Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama
|
November 20, 1901 |
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TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
The girls that attend his school are not really willing to relocate north as useful
opportunity is available to them in the south. Rudin # A-243
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 28 |
Washington, Booker T. Addressee: George Bicknell Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama
|
October 8, 1904 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Entrance qualifications for students interested in applying to Tuskegee Institute.
Rudin # A-244
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 29 |
Washington, Booker T. Addressee: Frederic S. Hartzell Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama
|
September 16, 1907 |
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TLS 6" x 8.25"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Washington pays tribute to McKinley and his interest in the Negro people. Rudin #
A-245
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 30 |
Washington, Booker T. Addressee: Caroline Arabella Rankin Writer's location: Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, Alabama
|
March 20, 1911 |
|
TLS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Washington asks for Rankin's frank impressions of the Institute. Rudin # A-246
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 31 |
Watson, John B. Addressee: Henry Goddard Leach Editor, The Forum Writer's location: New York
|
September 20, 1928 |
|
TLS - Quarto
|
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Pages: 2
|
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Scope and Contents
"The idea of punishment is psychologically wrong." Rudin # A-246A
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 32 |
Watt, James Addressee: Davies Giddy Writer's location: Heathfield, Birmingham
|
August 11, 1811 |
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ALS - 4to
|
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Pages: 1 3/4
|
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Scope and Contents
Giving the recipe for making cloth waterproof. Rudin # A-247
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 33 |
Weizmann, Chiam Addressee: Prof. Chaim Weizmann Mrs. Anita Engle-Berkoff Writer's location: Balleymoney, Co. Antrim London W.C. 1
|
October 6, 23, 1941 |
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TLS-4to TLS-4to
|
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Pages: 3 1 1/2
|
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Scope and Contents
Weizmann discusses "the steps which ought to be taken to mobilize all Zionists...for
the advancement of our aims in Palestine." With a strong letter to Weizmann of suggestion
and support from S. McCoubrey. Rudin # A-248
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 34 |
Willard, Frances E. Writer's location: n.p.
|
n.d. |
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Ams - 4to Not Signed
|
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"Every woman that lives is bound to find out what the best thing she can do, is!"
("Leaf out of a lecture"). Rudin # A-249
|
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| Box 8 | Folder 1-3 |
Walter Winchell
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1940's, 1960 |
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Scope and Contents
A collection of correspondence, documents, telegrams, and newspaper clippings, all
relating to his 1960 interview of Richard Nixon and to the "Confucius Say" phenomenon
of the 1940's. Rudin # A-250
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 35 |
Duke of Windsor - Edward the VIII Addressee: Philip Guedalla, Esq. Writer's location: Government House Nassau
|
February 15, 1943 |
|
TLS 7.25" x 10.5"
|
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Pages: 3
|
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Scope and Contents
Talks about BBC broadcasts, new issues of Bahamas stamps, has given up "all hope that
those in power today will...ever assign me to a more important mission", and much
more. Rudin # A-251
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 36 |
Wright, Frank Lloyd Addressee: For Your questionnaire To the Record Writer's location: Taliesin West
|
March 13, 1954 |
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Quarto
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
"It is my belief that the great Art of Architecture cannot be taught." Rudin # A-252
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 38 |
Wright, Frank Lloyd Addressee: Mrs. Walter O. Forsman Writer's location: Taliesin West
|
January 29, 1957 |
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Quarto
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Replies to Mrs. Forsman about how he considers the display of pictures important and
that he provides for them in his architectural designs. (With letter from Mrs. Forsman
to Wright - Letter date 1/25/57). Rudin # A-253
|
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| Box 10 | Folder 1 |
Wright, Orville Addressee: George F. Kuns Writer's location: Dayton, Ohio
|
December 10, 1925 |
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7.25"x10.5"
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
States that none of the early machines (except the one for 1903) are still in existence.
Mentions his glider flight of 1911. Includes photo. Rudin # A-254
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 39 |
Wright, Orville Addressee: Wilbur and Orville Wright Writer's location: United States Patent Office
|
October 14, 1913 |
|
Printed Patent 7.25" x 11.25"
|
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Pages: 14
|
|||
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Scope and Contents
Flying Machine Patent - 10/14/1913. See also Bell, Edison, Selden and Tesla for other
patents. Rudin # A-255
|
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| Box 7 | Folder 40 |
Wright, Orville
|
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Postcard
|
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Pages: 1
|
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Scope and Contents
Color postcard of Wilbur and Orville Wright Memorial Beacon. Rudin # A-254
|
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