Guide to the Elmer E. Robinson Collection of Americana M0002
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
1999 ; revised 2023
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Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Elmer E. Robinson collection of Americana
Identifier/Call Number: M0002
Physical Description:
9 Linear Feet
(6 boxes, 3 oversize folders)
Date (inclusive): 1765-1950
Language of Material:
English
.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Elmer E. Robinson, 1959 & 1969.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item] Elmer E. Robinson Americana, M0002, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, documents, photographs, early American newspapers, and printed matter. Includes documents signed by George
Washington and 27 other U.S. presidents, government officials, and seven early California Governors. Correspondents include
William Jennings Bryan, Hamilton Fish, eight U.S. presidents, and other American government, civilian and military figures.
Lithograph portraits with facsimile signatures of all the presidents from George Washington through Buchanan. Photographs
with autographs of all the presidents from Abraham Lincoln through Eisenhower with the exception of President Arthur.
Accession 1987-035 consists of photographs, lithographs, and broadsides which were transferred from the book collection in
the Robinson Room. It is one print box and one map folder. The items are unlisted.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
Arrangement
Original core Robinson collection in folders numbered 1-122 in boxes 1 and 2. Additional material described later resumes
standard folder number sequence.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States -- Politics and government.
SERIES 1. CORRESPONDENCE OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, CIVILIAN AND MILITARY FIGURES
1778-1941
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents note
Almost wholly letters sent.
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically by name of sender.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1932, Feb. 25.
DS. Appointment of Thomas Thruston as clerk in Dept. of State.
1818, May 7.
to Robert F. Paine re right of petition; slavery. Also a typescript with explanatory memo.
1845, March 29.
AL to [Alexander Hamilton?]. Portrait
Language of Material: English.
Photostat of cable to [King and Queen of Norway] in Norwegian with typed translation.
1912, [March 7?].
Signature on Executive Mansion stationery and note.
1882, March 2.
Box 1, folder 7
BACHE, HARTMAN [Brig. Gen.]
to C.W. Lawrence.
1846, July 17.
Box 1, folder 8
BADEAU, ADAM [Brig. Gen.]
to Mrs. Sykes.
[1877], Dec. 21.
Box 1, folder 9
BANCROFT, GEORGE [1800-1891]
Signed check.
1867, Nov. 25.
LS to Second Auditor, U.S. Treasury sending return of deceased soldiers.
1867, Aug. 26.
Box 1, folder 11
BANKS, NATHANIEL PRENTISS [1816-1894] [Maj. Gen.]
to James Redpath.
1874, Jan. 12.
Box 1, folder 12
BRADFORD, WILLIAM, JR. [1755-1795]
to J. Nicholson.
1788, March 22.
TLcS Philos Cooke to LDB.
1936, March 17.
to Philos Cooke.
1936, March 29.
AL to David Starr Jordan. Cuban intervention, etc.
1900, Feb. 19.
General note
TRANSFERRED TO JORDAN PAPERS, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES. BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS
DS Printed invitation to National Education Assn. to Second Pan-American Scientific Congress.
1915, Feb. 12.
to Mr. Merrill.
1917, Dec. 26.
to A. Lincoln.
1864, April 27.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1932, Feb. 20.
to Mr. [Adolph?] Sutro
1892, March 9.
Language of Material: English.
to Franklin Haven re: Johnson's impeachment; inc. xerox copy and note on a cover re above.
1868, May 26.
to Frederick S. Wait.
1897, March 23.
cvr. to Mrs. Dickinson.
1892, Feb. 28. &
Facs. to William Baldenwick and [?].
1893, May 10.
Facs. to David Lawrence. -- from publisher of facsimile.
1926, Oct. 2.
Container Summary: 2 pp. TLS ALS
to Robert E. Swain.
1930, Feb. 18.
to Louis Sloss.
1883, Jan. 21.
to Dr. & Mrs. R.L. Wilbur.
1935, March 26.
to Mrs. Bernard DeVoto.
1925, Jan. 21.
to E.H. Lewis.
1930, Sept. 15.
E.H. Lewis to Darrow.
1930, Sept. 19.
TL, Darrow's secy. to [Lewis].
1935, Jan. 22.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1930, Jan. 17.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1929, Dec. 16.
to Albert Greenleaf re Franklin Pierce.
1887, June 6.
by J. Harris PC photo of Davis. [Transferred from Special Collections - RB]
1894, Dec. 31 ©
to R.L. Wilbur.
1929, March 16.
to R.L. Wilbur.re Barbara Hutton.
1931, Jan. 16.
to David Pell Secor.
1895, Dec. 28.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1931, Dec. 21.
cvr. to Snow and Bradstreet.
1857, Oct. 31. &
to Andrew Johnson.
1866, Aug. 24.
(some autopen) dated re Vietnam, Adam Clayton Powell, US concentration camps, and the Selective Service, addressedto Mrs.
Lorna B. Smith. [Some ephemera.]
1965-68
Container Summary: 17 TLS
Box 1, folder 34
FARRAGUT, VIRGINIA LOYALL [1824-]
7-31; chron. of D. G. Farragut.
1866:
3-9; obit. of VLF; 7-28; 8-23; 9-5; 9-26; 12-2; 12-4.
1867:
1-7; 4-3; 4-22; 4-27; 6-24; 10-13.
1868:
Scope and Contents note
Typed carbons and original letters to Camilla, Linnie and Loyall.
to Lathrop Cooke.
1849, April 28.
to U.S. Treasurer re salary.
1850, Nov. 7.
LS to G.F. Adams. [mounted and typed note.]
1851, Feb. 10.
Box 1, folder 36
FISH, HAMILTON [1808-1893]
to Henry T. Drevin.
1880, Dec. 22.
DS. Circular orders re review by Gen. Grant.
1864, March 29.
Box 1, folder 38
FORT, GREENBURY L. [Col.]
to General. Vicksburg, leaving for New Orleans by ship.
1864, Feb. 2.
Signed voucher or receipt.
1864, April [3].
to James Buchanan.
1860, Oct. 13.
Endorsement on verso by James Buchanan.
1860, Oct. 16.
to Clarence King.
1881, March 15.
to Major R.R. Towns re case of George A. Dunham.
1863, Sept. 3.
Box 1, folder 43
GODDARD, CALVIN [Adj. Gen.]
ADS. Spec. Orders to Gen. McPherson from Gen. Rosecrans. Breaking up troops under hisc command.
1862,
to R.L. Wilbur.
1929, Dec. 21.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1936, Jan. 22.
LS to Lt. Henry Prince forwarding orders from Col. W. Whistler. Inside from John Garland to Prince.
1847, Jan. 10. 1847, Feb. 26.
ADS. Invoice in dup. of horse turned over to Lt. Prince.
1847, Aug. 1.
to Gen. Meade.
1864, Aug. 26.
Signed check to Louis Weber.
1866, Geb. 16.
to [Latvo].
1871, Oct. 15.
TLStto A. R. Smith.
1896, March 21.
cvr. to Horace P. Chandler.
1884, Aug. 18. &
to unknown & partial copy of Chase letter by Haven.
undated
Century reprint: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson.
1913 -
to Mark L. Requa (mtd.)
1932, Aug. 10.
to Thomas Rolph.
1940, Aug. 25.
to Mrs. Andrew Stewart.
1948, Nov. 26.
to Guido H. Marx.
1908, Nov. 16.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1930, Feb. 6.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1941, Jan. 28.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1936, Oct. 12.
Box 1, folder 52
HUNTINGTON, EBENEZER, [Gen.]
to Joshua Huntington reporting enemy losses. (with auction note).
1778, Sept. 30.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1929, Dec. 18.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1932, Eeb. 9.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1931, Dec. 21.
LS to James K. Baulding.
1830, Jan. 7.
to John M. Niles, with exhibit caption. Mentions the divorce bill.
1838, Jan. 24.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1931, Dec. 21.
LS to James Watson. Fortifications of NY harbor and Governor's Island. Portrait.
1798, May 15.
to John Griscom & cvr.
1824, April 3.
[facs.] to Craven. Peyton.
1803, Nov. 27.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1939, Aug. 16.
to Andrew Jackson.
1830, Jan. 5.
Typed notes of German ambassador's speech before the Steuben Society. Signed.
1953, Sept. 12.
Box 1, folder 62
LAFAYETTE, GILBERT DU MOTIER, MARQUIS DE
Box 1, folder 63
LAFAYETTE, GEORGE WASHINGTON
to M. Ganneron and translation.
--, March 23.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1929, Dec. 18.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1931, Dec. 21.
cvr. to Mrs. Sloss.
N.D. &
to R.L. Wilbur.
1931, May 27.
to E.L. Plumb.
1901, March 9.
to R.L. Wilbur.
1925, Dec. 16.
to P. W. Thompson.
1932, Nov. 16.
to L.P. Marston.
1882, May 10.
DS Land conveyance James Monroe to John Zimmerman.
1812, March 3.
to A. Campbell.
[?], Jan. 14.
cvr. to George Barnett.
1917, May 19. &
DS Orders to Edward C. Grafton.
1844, Oct. 3.
A. Draft(fin.)S. to [James W. M. O'Henry].
1860, June 14.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1931, Dec. 19.
to David Munro.
1903, Feb. 12.
LS to J. Purviance re Bank of Pennsylvania.
1850, Jan. 5.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1934, May 31.
TNS to R.L. Wilbur.
1929, Dec. 19.
DS Conclusion of speech on military power.
1866, May 8.
to Clarence W. Bower.
1894, Oct. 17.
to Mr. Mumford.
1883, Oct. 8.
Photostat and original cover to Spencer Bickerton.
1955, April 18.
Sgd. TS of speech to Press and Union League Club.
1953, Nov. 10.
to R. L. Wilbur.
1939, Nov. 16.
to Samuel Tucker & cvr. Moving official papers of New Jersey; appearance of British fleet off Sandy Hook; confusion on orders.
[Exhibit caption enclosed.]
1776, July 1.
to Thomas Barclay. [With auction notes and caption.]
1799, July 9.
to Jesse Miller [with auction notes and caption.]
1844, July 3.
to Govt. Docs., Stanford U.
1972, May 17.
ALStto William Bell. Trial of the Cyrus at Williamsburg. [caption]
1788, July 21.
to Richard Randolph, sgd. J. R. of Roanoke.
1826, Dec. 27.
Scope and Contents note
-- Sgd, engraved portrait.
to R. L. Wilbur.
1933, Feb. 28.
to P.W. Thompson. [from Weiss oak cabinet.]
1932, Dec. 9.
TL sgd. by secy. [form letter].
[1932?].
Louis M. H. Howe [pvt. secy.] to R. L. Wilbur.
1933, Feb. 10.
to E. D. Cobleitz.
1933, March 13.
to S.F. Surveyor of Customs. Signed as acting President of the US Civil Service Commission.
1893, Aug. 16.
to R. L. Wilbur.
1924, May 13.
Box 2, folder 98
SANGRAIN, PIERRE TOURTILLE
DS Proposes formation of an American company for obtaining whale oil at request of Lafayette. With typed translation and bibliographical
information.
1875, May 7.
TNS to Norton G. Wells. Ordering clothes for earthquake relief worker.
1906, April 28.
to Charles E. Taylor.
1863, Dec. 3.
Box 2, folder 101
SHEPPARD, MORRIS F. * RUSSELL H. DAY
DS Special Orders creating a board of survey.
1865, March 28.
Box 2, folder 102
SHERMAN, WILLIAM TECUMSEH
Ptd. invitation to marriage of Sherman's daughter. Cover in Sherman's hand.
1874, Oct. 1.
to Gen. Guersin.
1879, May 16.
to Gen. Guersin.
1882, Oct. 5.
Ptd. calling card, invitation, advance advertisement of an article.
undated
to Samuel P. Benson, Gen. Blair and Gov. Chase; Lincoln's opinion and controversy in Cabinet. [with auction note].
1864, July 19.
Cover to Mr. Seldon, Marshal, D.C.
ND.
DS Apptmt. also signed by William Ballard Preston.
1849, April 4.
to R. L. Wilbur.
1935, Feb. 1.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
Typescript sgd. of speech.
1950, Oct. 17.
to Elmer E. Robinson.
1950, Oct. 23.
Autograph and cover.
1955, Jan. 13.
to R. L. Wilbur.
1932, March 12.
to Joshua Huntington. Request for lead.
1779, Aug. 8.
ADS John Braddick to Joshua Huntington. Receipt for lead. [Auction note.]
1779, Aug. 9.
to John M. Niles.
undated
DS Petition soliciting an apptment. Sgd. by several, incl. Robert Morris, Mayor.
1853, April 19.
to Tobias Lear requesting articles for Mrs. Washington; has written to the General about a position. TS + bibl. information.
1789, July 1.
to James D. Phelan.
1916, Jan. 11.
Box 4, folder 6
WASHINGTON, GEORGE. Commission issued to William Simmons signed by Washington and countersigned by Edmond Rudolph
June 13, 1795
Language of Material: English.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Emmet B. Hayes in memory of her uncle, Dr. Leland Alonzo Childers, class of 1923.
Box 4, folder 7
JEFFERSON & MADISON. Land grant to heirs of Colonel Joseph Cilley signed by Thomas Jefferson and countersigned by James Madison
January 23, 1802
Language of Material: English.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Emmet B. Hayes in memory of her uncle, Dr. Leland Alonzo Childers, class of 1923.
Box 4, folder 8
MONROE, JAMES. Land grant to William R. Dickinson of Steubenville, Ohio
October 20, 1824
Language of Material: English.
Box 6, folder 1
TRUMAN, HARRY. Proclamation Appointing Sunday May 13, 1945 as a Day of Prayer, signed by Harry Truman
Language of Material: English.
SERIES 2. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
Language of Material: English.
Box 2, folder 115
COMMERCE, ETC.: EARLY AMERICAN
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents note
Five bills, orders and receipts dealing with purchase of iron for cannon. Signatures include: Joshua Huntington, Jeremiah
Harris, Robert Livingston, and John Calder.
Box 2, folder 116
SERIES 3. SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Language of Material: English.
BARTLETT, JOSIAH
Language of Material: English.
ADS land transfer.
1770, Sept. 19.
CARROLL, CHARLES of Carrollton
Scope and Contents note
Two autographs. SEE ALSO: OVERSIZED FOLDERS.
Signature on verso of promisory note by Henry Clymer.
1802, May 12.
DS customs clearance.
1795, May 6, 7.
Signed warrant.
1785, May 25.
DS.
1783, Dec. 1.
Container Summary: Autograph.
to S. Chase.
1761, Aug. 14.
Signed sight draft.
1778, Nov. 16.
JEFFERSON, THOMAS [see oversize folders]
Language of Material: English.
LS to William Whipple.
1783, June 22.
DS. Also Edward Ward.
1769, March 28.
Container Summary: Autograph.
DS Subpoena. Sgd. by Wm. Houstoun.
1783, Oct. 1.
Petition sgd, by Isabella Chapman.
1792, March 28.
to Mary Mason.
1763, Feb. 2.
AS endorsement on verso of deed.
1786, Dec. 11.
ADS receipt.
1762, Feb. 17.
DS receipt for Marine Hospitals.
1799, Oct. 5.
DS Agreement with James Wilson.
1795, Feb. 16.
SERIES 4. CONGRESSIONAL SIGNATURES
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents note
Members of House of Representatives and Senate listed alphabetically under each house. Mainly members of the 77th Congress.
Box 2, folder 117
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Language of Material: English.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Robinson.
1939, May 2.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
[EDWARDS, DON - See: Box 1, Folder 33.]
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Robinson.
1939, May 5.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 14.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
TLStto Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
TL sgd. by secy. to Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 14.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 9.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 21.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 8.
to Robinson.
1939, May 4.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 15.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 12.
to Thomas Rolph.
1941, May 7.
Box 2, folder 118
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: SENATE
Language of Material: English.
SERIES 5. MISCELLANEOUS SIGNATURES
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents note
California officials; U.S. officials; one international statesman; two items re Garfield's and Wilson's health.
Box 2, folder 119
CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS
Language of Material: English.
to I. W. Lees.
1902, Aug. 29.
to Thomas Rolph.
1932, April 7.
to Thomas Rolph.
1932, Feb. 8.
Box 2, folder 120
U.S. OFFICIALS
Language of Material: English.
to Robinson.
1955, Dec. 9.
Box 2, folder 122
Notes re: health of presidents Garfield and Wilson
Language of Material: English.
Seven bulletins re Garfield's health from doctors in attendance.
dated Aug. 19 - Sept. 8,
T/ALS Will to Helen re Wilson's health.
1919, Oct. 10.
Box 3, folder 5
Colonel Charles Ewald Staunton calling card with autograph and "Lafayette! We Are Here" quote
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 6
Andrew Summers Rowan autograph
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 7
Ulysses S. Grant photograph with signature, with memorial program 1885 ["pamphlet was in frame behind photo"]
Language of Material: English.
SERIES 6. LARGE DOCUMENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND U.S. OFFICIALS
Language of Material: English.
Arrangement note
Chronologically arranged within category.
Box 10, folder 1
DOCUMENTS: CALIFORNIA GOVERNORS
Language of Material: English.
BIGLER, JOHN. DS also sgd. by James W. Denver.
1854, Nov. 17.
HAIGHT, HENRY H. DS and sgd. by Jas. M. Glen and H.L. Nichols.
1869, May 21.
-- DS and sgd. by Thos. N. - Cazneau and H. L. Nichols.
1871, Aug. 31.
PACHECO, ROMUALDO. DS and sgd. by L.H. Foote and Drury Melone.
1875, March 8.
IRWIN, WILLIAM, P.F. Walsh, Thos. Beck.
1877, Dec. 6.
PERKINS, GEORGE C. Daniel M. Burns, James W. Shanklin.
1882, Aug. 29.
STONEMAN, GEORGE. Thomas L. Thompson, H. J. Willey.
1883, Aug. 10.
6. Stoneman, George Thomas L. Thompson, H.J. Willey.
1883, Aug. 10.
Box 10, folder 2
DOCUMENTS - U.S. PRESIDENTS, ETC. I
Language of Material: English.
1. Washington, George 1732 - 1799
D.S. Henry Knox, John Stagg, Jr.
1793, Mar. 19.
2. Monroe, James 1758 - 1831
D.S. [Josiah?] Meigs.
1817, Oct. 6.
3. Adams, John Quincy 1767 - 1848
D.S. Geo. Graham.
1825, Apr. 14.
4. Jackson, Andrew 1767 - 1845
D.S. Geo. Graham.
1828, Mar. 23.
D. Signed by sec., E. Brown.
1835, Sep. 30.
5. Van Buren, Martin 1782 - 1862
D.S. Apptmt. of Stewart Newell as consul. John Forsyth.
1837, Oct. 12.
3 Ds signed by sec. M. Van Buren, Jr. [Jos. S. Nilsen or Wilson?].
1839, Aug. 1.
D. signed by sec. M. Van Buren, Jr. [Jos. S. Nilsen or Wilson?].
1840, Nov. 10.
6. Tyler, John 1790 - 1862
D. [signed by sec.?] J. Williamson.
1841, June 25.
D.S. Apptmt. of Charles Thompson, Jr. as consul. Daniel Webster, [Migl. Barbachan?].
1843, Mar. 3.
7. Taylor, Zachary 1784 - 1850
D. [signed by sec.?].
1850, Jan. 18.
D. [signed by sec.?].
1848 - 1850, Feb. 1.
8. Fillmore, Milard 1800 - 1874
D.S. William A. Graham.
1851, Apr. 11.
9. Pierce, Franklin 1804 - 1869
D. signed by sec., Jn. Granger.
1853, Dec. 1.
D. signed by sec., Jos. S. Wilson.
1854, Sep. 15.
D. signed by sec., Jn. Granger.
1855, May 1.
D. signed by sec., Jn. Granger.
1855, Oct. 1.
D.S. Jefferson Davis, Samuel Cooper.
1856, Apr. [19? or 30].
Box 10, folder 3
DOCUMENTS - U.S. PRESIDENTS, ETC. II
Language of Material: English.
1. Buchanan, James 1791 - 1868
D. [signed by sec.?].
1857, Sep. 1.
D.S. Isaac Toucey, Wm. R. Moran.
1860, Sep. 5.
2. Lincoln, Abraham 1809 - 1865
D.S. Edwin M. Stanton.
1863, Mar. 4.
3. Seward, William Henry 1801 - 1872
D.S. (passport).
1862, Sep. 30.
4. Johnson, Andrew 1808 - 1875
D.S. Edwin M. Stanton, E.D. Townsend.
1866, Sep. 10.
5. Grant, Ulysses Simpson 1822 - 1885
D. signed by S.D. Williamson.
1872, Nov. 15.
D. signed by S.D. Williamson.
1874, Feb. 3.
D.S. William W. Belknap, E.D. Townsend.
1875, Mar. 12.
D. signed by D.O. [Cone] & S.W. Clark.
1877, Mar. 1.
6. Hayes, Rutherford B. 1822 - 1893
D.S. Richard W. Thompson, Wm. P. Moran.
1880, May 22.
D. signed by sec. & S.W. Clarke.
1881, Feb. 17.
7. Arthur, Chester A. 1830 - 1886
D. [signed by sec.?] & S.W. Clarke.
1883, Feb. 3.
D.S. Henry F. French.
1883, Feb. 17.
Box 10, folder 4
DOCUMENTS - U.S. PRESIDENTS, ETC. III
Language of Material: English.
1. Cleveland, Stephen Grover 1837 - 1908
D.S. Adlai Ewing Stevenson
1886, Aug. 26.
2. Harrison, Benjamin 1833 - 1901
D.S. J.E. Walker
1889, Aug. [13 or 30?].
D.S. Stephen B. Elkins.
1892, Jan. 7.
3. McKinley, William 1843 - 1901
D.S. Wm. [UNK] arry [Langen?]
1901, Aug. 8.
4. Roosevelt, Theodore 1858 - 1919
D.S. Elihu Root.
1906, May 14.
5. Taft, William Howard 1857 - 1930
D.S. Jacob M. Dickinson.
1911, May 19.
6. Wilson, Woodrow 1856 - 1924
D.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1916, Jan. 25.
D.S. Josephus Daniels.
1916, May 27.
D.S. Newton D. Baker.
1916, Nov. 8.
7. Harding, Warren Gamaliel 1865 - 1923
D.S. Hubert Work.
1922, Aug. 2.
8. Coolidge, Calvin 1872 - 1933
D.S. Harry S. New.
1927, Feb. 12.
9. Hoover, Herbert Clark 1874 - 1964
D.S. Walter F. Brown.
1931, Jan. 28.
10. Truman, Harry S. 1884 -
D.S. David Bruce
1952, June 29.
Box 10, folder 5
DOCUMENTS - GEORGE CLINTON LAND GRANTS [FRAGILE]
1790
SERIES 7. PRINTED MATERIAL, ENGRAVINGS, ETC.
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 1
George Washington Bicentennial programs
1932
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 2
Spanish American War
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
The War With Spain. President McKinley And War Cabinet, Hobson and Hero Companions, Compliments of Conrad Glogan, Apothecary,
Jersey City, N.J. (Jersey City, N.J.: Specialty Advertising Co., 1898)
J.D. Mitchell - Souvenir Song Book: 23 Original Songs and Poems Written by Memebers of the 8th Army Corps Aug. 13, 1898 (Manila,
Philippines: Carmelo y Bauermann, 1898)
Box 3, folder 3
Constitutional Centennial Celebration program
1887
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 3
Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of Pennsylvania
1882
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 4
Miscellanous pamphlets and booklets
1899-1964
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, object 1
California Republic flag with hand drawn lettering and image of bear
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, folder 3
photoreproductions of Sacramento Union articles re: start of Civil War
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, folder 4
Forbes lithographs of American presidents [in envelope addressed to Mrs. David S. Jordan)
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, object 2
Souvenir bullet from Civil War battleground in Atlanta
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, folder 5
Andrew Jackson engraved portrait
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, folder 6
Portraits of George Washington
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, folder 7
Series of portraits of presidents
Language of Material: English.
Box 5, folder 8
Miscellaneous pamphlets and booklets, larger
Language of Material: English.
Box 6, folder 2
Abraham Lincoln And His Pallbearers April 19, 1865 [canvas-backed poster]
Language of Material: English.
Box 6, folder 3
United States Centennial Exhibition-themed stock certificate, Miss L.A. Gillet, one share of Centennial Board of Finance
November 3, 1875
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Probably the photographer Lucretia A. Gillett, whose prints are in MSS PHOTO 0100
Box 6, folder 4
Nevada Senate Resolution No.70 In Gratitude to Adolph Sutro
January 23, 1867
Language of Material: English.
map-folder 7
George Washington On the Battle Field at Trenton
Language of Material: English.
map-folder 7
Washington Family
Language of Material: English.
map-folder 7
Washington And His Generals
Language of Material: English.
map-folder 8
[Signing of the Declaration of Independence, probably 20th century reproduction]
Language of Material: English.
map-folder 8
The First Prayer on Congress
Language of Material: English.
map-folder 9
Franklin Before the Lords in Council 1774
Language of Material: English.
map-folder 11
Engraving from 'The Independent' of the First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation
circa 1864
map-folder 11
Flags of American Liberty
1732-1932
SERIES 8. SIGNED PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 8
Chester Arthur (A. Bogardus, N.Y.)
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 9
Grover Cleveland (F. Gutekunst, Philadelphia 1903)
Feb. 18, 1908
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 10
Calvin Coolidge (Harris & Ewing) inscribed to G.H. Moriarty
Language of Material: English.
Box 4, folder 1
Dwight D. Eisenhower to Stanford University Libraries
Language of Material: English.
Box 4, folder 2
Gerald Ford with accompanying letter from secretary
March 1975
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 11
James Garfield (Harroun & Bierstadt, N.Y.)
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 12
Warren Harding (Harris & Ewing) inscribed to G.H. Moriarty
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 13
Benjamin Harrison (L. Alman & Co., N.Y. & R.I.)
Dec. 18, 1895
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 14
Rutherford B. Hayes (McKecknie & Oswald, Toledo Ohio)
1886
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 15
Herbert Hoover
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 16
Andrew Johnson
May 16, 1868
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Note written on reverse:
"This picture was presented to me by President Johnson on the day of his acquittal upon the impeachment charges. He affixed
his autograph [there to?] just after the news was received with a playful remark that, considering the circumstances, he was
able to write with a steady hand. ... " 1879, R.J. Shofford
Box 4, folder 3
Lyndon Johnson
Language of Material: English.
Box 4, folder 4
John F. Kennedy (probably printed autograph)
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 17
William McKinley
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 18
William McKinley (Prince, Washington, D.C. & N.Y.)
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 19
Richard Nixon to Elmer E. Robinson
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 20
Franklin D. Roosevelt (Harris & Ewing) to Elmer E. Robinson (with accompanying note from secretary M.A. Le Hand)
July 1939
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 21
Theodore Roosevelt (Pach Bros., N.Y. 1904)
September 12, 1908
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 22
William Taft (Harris & Ewing, 1908) to Hon. J.C. Pritchard
Language of Material: English.
Box 4, folder 5
Harry Truman (engraved portrait)
Language of Material: English.
Box 3, folder 23
Woodrow Wilson (Harris & Ewing)
Language of Material: English.
Box 6, folder 1
Harry Truman to Elmer E. Robinson
Language of Material: English.