Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection MS-0452
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
askscua@sdsu.edu
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & University Archives
Title: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MS-0452
Physical Description:
2.38 Linear Feet
Date: 1800-1987
Language of Material:
English
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Scope and Contents
Each folder in this open collection contains single manuscript items, or a small collection of manuscript items. Most of the
items are letters, though postcards, transcriptions, and other manuscript materials are present.
Folders are filed alphabetically by the primary name identified with the manuscript or title.
Box 3, Folder 32 is comprised of unknown materials that do not have an associated primary name or title.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with
the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections
is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be
submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission
of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available
for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including
but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, folder title, box number, Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection, Special Collections and University
Archives, San Diego State University Library.
Accruals
9999-165
box 1, folder 1
Letters to Dr. Abbott, 1894-1895 Folder 1
Scope and Contents
Letters from W. H. Hare, C. H. Brent
box 1, folder 2
Letter from Thomas F. Bayard to Paul H Haynes Folder 2
February 20, 1882
Scope and Contents
Letter concerning the publication of P.H. Hayne's poems
box 1, folder 3
Letter from Keyes Beech to Margaret Parton Folder 3
December 28, 1954
Scope and Contents
Letter concerning M. Parton's journalistic career, and concerning K. Beech's personal life
box 1, folder 4
Letter from William Beer to unknown Folder 4
July 20, 1920
Scope and Contents
Reply to letter of enquiry regarding Dr. Bow's Review; says he will return to New Orleans around the 17th.
box 1, folder 5
Letter from Walter Besant to Fortinew Folder 5
March 15, 1893
Scope and Contents
Letter of recommendation for Charles Burr Tood, who is "anxious to get a Reader's Ticket;" asks reciever to help the man.
box 1, folder 6
Letter from Edward Birkbeck to unknown Folder 6
July 1897
Scope and Contents
Letter describes an enclosed photograph and refers to Birkbeck's time abroad in 1893.
box 1, folder 7
Letter from Henry Rowley Bishop to unknown Folder 7
March 16, 1853
Scope and Contents
The composer writes to send a program of a concert he attended the night before. He describes the after-party and the excellent
performances.
box 1, folder 8
Letter from Arvill W. Bitting to Harry Earl Jones Folder 8
July 14, 1939
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding the Gastronomie Bibliography.
box 1, folder 9
Manuscript, Alice Stone Blackwell Folder 9
n.d.
Scope and Contents
"'Make the world better,' were Lucy Stone's last words, and her daughter can think of nothing more fitting, when asked to
give a 'sentiment.'" Blackwell was the daughter of suffragist, Lucy Stone.
box 1, folder 10
Letter from Henry Augustus Boardsman to unknown Folder 10
October 4, 1841
Scope and Contents
Letter describes a payment.
box 1, folder 11
Letter from John Bowden to David Thomas Folder 11
December 26, 1798
Scope and Contents
Letter addressing finances.
box 1, folder 12
Manuscript, Hjalmar H. Boyesen Folder 12
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Three page manuscript poem entitled "Paths of Love."
box 1, folder 13
Letter form Charles Bradlaugh to unknown Folder 13
April 7, 1863
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding a lease and requesting further instruction.
box 1, folder 14
Manuscript, A.V. Bragg Folder 14
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Entitled "Materialization," the manuscript offers the account of a group of people interacting with spirits following a trumpet
circle.
box 1, folder 15
Letter from Adjutant General to Edward S. Braggs Folder 15
April 29, 1901
Scope and Contents
"Sir: Having in mind your interest in the appointment of John H. Lewis, I now have the honor to inform you that the President
has designated him for examination with a view to his appointment as a lieutenant, U.S. Army."
box 1, folder 16
Letter from Louis Bransford to Gherald Folder 16
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Letter in which Bransford, at a veteran's hospital and paralyzed in his left arm, encourages Ghearald to become an aviator
and to stop betting.
box 1, folder 17
Letter from William G. Brantley to G.A. Gregory Folder 17
July 20, 1908
Scope and Contents
Brantley apologizes for not being able to reply sooner, as he has been out of town for nearly two weeks. Brantley further
writes that he is not in the position to serve the recipient.
box 1, folder 18
Letter from John Brazen to unknown Folder 18
October 22, 1829
Scope and Contents
Letter discussing a religious book Brazer picked up, written by Scottish author Rev. John [Thomson].
box 1, folder 19
Letter from Charles H. Brent to Mrs. Gardnier Folder 19
December 16, 1907
Scope and Contents
Brent must decline Gardnier's invitation to meet the following month and expresses sympathy for the death of her mother and
aunt. [See "Abbot, Dr." for additional letters.]
box 1, folder 20
Letter from Francis Key Brooks to unknown Folder 20
July 25, 1899
Scope and Contents
"I hearby signify my consent to the consecration of the Rev. Joseph Marshall Francisc, as Bishop of Indiana." [See "Abbot,
Dr." for additional letter.]
box 1, folder 21
Letter from Phillips Brooks to William Roper Folder 21
June 31, 1856
Scope and Contents
Brooks, a Cambridge graduate and teacher, writes to apply for employment as a tutor for Roper's son.
box 1, folder 22
Letter from Thomas Church Brownell to Rev. Bishop Potter Folder 22
October 11, 1848
Scope and Contents
Response to Potter's letter regarding candidates for Orders.
box 1, folder 23
Letter from Orestes A. Brownson to Lewis J. Cirt Folder 23
August 1, 1849
Scope and Contents
"Dear Sir, Your note was duly received and I am happy to comply with its request."
box 1, folder 24
Letter from Matthias Bruen to George Ticknor Folder 24
June 4, 1823
Scope and Contents
Bruen discusses the publication of a collection of essays for the American market.
box 1, folder 25
Letter from Jean Bruller to unknown Folder 25
December 22, 1961
Scope and Contents
Letter in French by the poet known as "Vercors"
box 1, folder 26
Letters to Kate M. Bryan from George A. Massey Folder 26
November 20, 1918 - December 6, 1918
Scope and Contents
Letter and two postcards from the Army Private George A. Massey to his mother, Kate M. Bryan, during his service in France.
He writes about the Christmas season and to coordinate their future correspondence.
Also included is a form postcard from Corporal Louis A. Bootner(?) dated August 3, 1918.
box 1, folder 27
Letter from Robert Buchanan to Alex Shahan Folder 27
n.d.
Scope and Contents
The novelist writes that he enclosed a draft of chapter one for the recipient.
box 1, folder 28
Manuscript, R.H. Bugley Folder 28
November, 1908
Scope and Contents
Bugley writes about how the political environment has changed within his church's administration.
box 1, folder 29
Letter to Joseph Burdick from Albert A. Grespo, Jr. Folder 29
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Grespo requests of Burdick a loan of $25 in order to move from Mexico to Los Angeles, where a job awaits him.
box 1, folder 30
Letter from Ebenezer Burgess to Rev. W.S. Alexander Folder 30
November 9, 1868
Scope and Contents
Burgess's letter accompanies seemingly spiritual pieces from several deceased writers.
box 1, folder 31
Letter from George Burgess to unknown Folder 31
December 23, 1853
Scope and Contents
Bishop George Burgess writes to his friend in gratitude of a generous donation to the church.
box 1, folder 32
Letter from Asa Burton to Rev. Levi Hart Folder 32
September 12, 1791
Scope and Contents
Burton writes regarding the publication of a work by a Mr. Hopkins.
box 1, folder 33
Letter from Warren Burton to W.W. Greenough Folder 33
March 1, 1860
Scope and Contents
Burton reminds Greenough that the first meeting for "Home Education" is to be held that night.
box 1, folder 34
Letter from George Washington Carver Folder 34
July 17, 1941
Scope and Contents
Carver writes that certain forces must unite before true democracy can be realized. He also claims that the Golden Rule is
"the only thing that will settle our differences."
box 1, folder 35
Letter from William Henry Channing to Mr. May(?) Folder 35
April 28, 1853
Scope and Contents
Channing downplays the merits of one of his sermons which Mr. May(?) wishes to have published.
box 1, folder 36
Letter from Dr. William L. Channing to Rev. Barnabus Bates Folder 36
August 19, 1820
Scope and Contents
Letter of recommendation on behalf of William H. Taylor, who used to work for Channing's uncle, Mr. Ellery, seemingly for
a position at the Treasury Department.
box 1, folder 37
Letter from Edwin H. Chapin to Rev. Joseph May Folder 37
April 28, 1867
Scope and Contents
Chapin attempts to organize a plan in which he can attend one of May's courses without disrupting his responsibilities to
his own pulpit.
box 1, folder 38
Letter from Joe Mitchel Chapple to Helen M. Scott Folder 38
December 15, 1912
Scope and Contents
"With all good wishes & sincere personal regards." Letter likely accompanied another document or package.
box 1, folder 39
Letter from Carlton Chase to Rev. George W. Porter Folder 39
July 29, 1868
Scope and Contents
Chase, a bishop, writes that he hopes to be in good health so that he can attend Porter's convocation
box 1, folder 40
Letter from George William Childs to Paul Hamilton Hayne Folder 40
December 1, 1874
Scope and Contents
The publisher writes to Hayne, a poet, regarding a monument to be placed on Edgar Allen Poe's grave.
box 1, folder 41
Letters to and from the Children's Home of Clark County, OH Folder 41
December 23, 1901 - March 14, 1908
Scope and Contents
In his 1901 letter to the Children's Home, D. K. Mardis imparts the story of Christmas to the children. Superintendent Adam
Lenhart writes in his 1908 letter to Effie Burt that the home is at a temporary residence and that he hopes to secure a permanent
one in the following month.
box 1, folder 42
Letter from Winston Churchill to Ruth Peterson Folder 42
October 3, 1945
Scope and Contents
Churchill thanks Peterson for her previous letter.
box 1, folder 43
Letter from Champ Clark to Hon. T. W. Hardwick Folder 43
June 6, 1914
Scope and Contents
Clark, Speaker of the House from 1911-1919, takes a defensive stance after a Georgia newspaper misconstrued one of his remarks
from a debate with Hardwick, putting him in an awkward position.
box 1, folder 44
Letters from Rev. Thomas March Clark to unknown Folder 44
May 20, 1884 - October 4, 1899
Scope and Contents
A letter sent on his behalf in 1884 regrets that Clark, the Bishop of Rhode Island, will be unable to attend the laying of
the cornerstone of a new Cathedral in Albany. In a letter from 1899, Clark gives his consent to the ordination of Bishop
Williams.
box 1, folder 45
Letter from Robert Collyer to unknown Folder 45
February 18, 1899
Scope and Contents
Collyer, a Unitarian clergyman, writes, "Dear Sir, Gilbert - Photographer, Fifth Avenue and 35th St., New York. Has very good
photos of me."
box 1, folder 46
Letters to Rev. Moncure Daniel Conway Folder 46
1863 - 1889
Scope and Contents
Letters from Edward P. Cranch, Alexander J. Ellis, Henry Harland, [illegible] Hooker, George Parsons Lathrop, Sir Charles
Lyell, Charles E. Norton, W.D. Whiting, and "Paul."
box 1, folder 47
Letter from Grace Coolidge to Elizabeth "Betty" Webster Folder 47
May 13, 1940
Scope and Contents
The widow of Calvin Coolidge recounts what must have been a vacation she and Webster took together.
box 1, folder 48
Manuscript, J.F. Cooper Folder 48
December 10, 1849
Scope and Contents
Draft of Agreement for the author's work
The Spy, new edition.
box 1, folder 49
Letter from D.M. Cord to Edgar M. Hayes Folder 49
February 5, 1907
Scope and Contents
Cord, Robert Taylor's secretary, writes on behalf of the governor and candidate for senator to inform Hayes that Taylor will
not be in Washington until the following winter.
box 1, folder 50
Letters to Rev. Augustus Davisson Folder 50
1889 - 1910
Scope and Contents
Letters from Lyman Abbott, [illegible] Archer, A.C. Dickson, Blair Lee, Minton Judson Savage, William Smith, and Emory Speer.
box 1, folder 51
Letter from Lee de Forest to U.A. Sanabria Folder 51
January 25, 1945
Scope and Contents
De Forest, who was appointed Honorary Chairman of the World's Invention Exposition and who was responsible for planning certain
exhibits, suggests to American Television Laboratories that they adapt a live television exhibit.
box 1, folder 52
Letters to Augustus Wilfrid Dellquest and letters relating to Dellquest's Rare Book Shop Folder 52
1904 - 1945
Scope and Contents
Letters from Mary Miller Engel, William Dean Howells, Elbert Hubbard, Rupert Hughes, Marquis James, Joseph Rucker Lamar, James
Martin Peebles, Frederic Rowland Marvin, Frank L. Pleadwell, and Booker T. Washington. Also included are a letter by Martha
Bulloch (Roosevelt) and a facsimile of a letter by George Washington.
box 1, folder 53
Menu, Jack Dempsey's Restaurant Folder 53
July 10, 1954
Scope and Contents
Features an autograph by Jack Dempsey addressed to Dorothy Holley.
box 1, folder 54
Photograph, George Deukmejian Folder 54
April 3, 1987
Scope and Contents
Autograph is addressed to Dr. Thomas Day.
box 1, folder 55
Letters from John Dewey and related documents Folder 55
1935 - 1974
Scope and Contents
Includes letters by the American philospher and educator addressed to Thomas Munro and to "Lucile." Among the relating documents
are manuscripts by Dewey, copies of newspaper articles, and correspondence between Munro and Irwin Edman, professor of Philosophy
at Columbia University.
box 1, folder 56
Manuscript, Anna Elizabeth Dickinson Folder 56
February 13, 1911
Scope and Contents
"Above all things - Liberty!" writes the American orator, advocate of abolition, and propagandist for women's political rights.
box 1, folder 57
Letter from T.B. DuBois to Mrs. Seekins Folder 57
October 19, 1864
Scope and Contents
DuBois describes his daily life and acknowledges the arrival of Seekins's husband in Boston.
box 1, folder 58
Letter, Essenes of Kosmon, from Mark W. Phetteplace to William F. Damon Folder 58
February 24, 1954
Scope and Contents
Phetteplace informs Damon that he is moving to Oregon and intends to write a small book or bulletin.
box 1, folder 59
Letter from Clement A. Evans to R.G. Hitt Folder 59
July 19, 1882
Scope and Contents
Evans, a commander and leader of United Confederate Veterans, writes to Major Hitt regarding a commission owed to Hitt.
box 1, folder 60
Letter from Michele Fiore to Clarence C. Osborn Folder 60
June 30, 1956
Scope and Contents
In his letter to former San Diego State College professor Clarence Osborn, Michele describes his book,
Welfare of Nations, and explains what the work seeks to accomplish.
box 2, folder 1
Letter from Warren L. Fisher to the Chiefs of Bureaus and Divisions Folder 1
May 26, 1911
Scope and Contents
The letter informs the Department of the Interior that a representative from the Selig Polyscope Co. will be visiting their
offices with the purpose of taking photographs.
box 2, folder 2
Letter from Henry Frank to Mrs. McLean Folder 2
1910
Scope and Contents
Item is a sequence of poems, sent during Eastertide.
box 2, folder 3
Letter from Gertrude Gilbert to her family Folder 3
1965
Scope and Contents
This letter from New York by Miss Gertrude Gilbert was written to her family who then resided at Second and Fir Street in
San Diego. It was found in one of the books from the library of Miss Bessie Gilbert willed it to San Diego State College Library
in 1965.
box 2, folder 4
Letters to Grace Grey Folder 4
1943 - 1946
Scope and Contents
Letters from Florence Duvall and Alice Goudy.
box 2, folder 5
Letters to Judson Grenell Folder 5
1924 - 1927
Scope and Contents
Letters from James R. Brown, Senator Woodbridge N. Ferris, and Leo M. Franklin.
box 2, folder 6
Letter from Juliann (Juliana?) Harrison to her aunt;
call number: F865.H37 1852
Folder 6
January 31, 1852
Scope and Contents
Hand written letter from a woman living in Alton, Madison County, Illinois, to her aunt, describing her sons' experiences
in the California Gold Rush and the effects it had on her family; the letter also includes other information about her family
such as news, births and deaths, travels on a Mississippi River steam boat. Several family names from the region are also
included. This letter is cataloged:
F865.H37 1852
box 2, folder 7
Letter from Peter Harvey to unknown Folder 7
June 10, 1873
Scope and Contents
Harvey discusses the plans of the Marshfield Club to visit Franklin, NH in honor of the city's "Patron Saint" and "most illustrious
son" [likely Daniel Webster, who was born there.]
box 2, folder 8
Letter from Lt. (D.) Heller, U.S.N. to John H. Quail Folder 8
August 15, 1903
Scope and Contents
Letter of recommendation of an applicant for Chief Engineer in the Naval Collier Service.
box 2, folder 9
Letter from Josiah Gilbert Holland to Mr. Smith Folder 9
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Holland, an American journalist, author, and poet who wrote under the pseudonuym Timothy Titcomb, describes how he is unable
to work due to a chronic head pain. He finds a replacement to "run the machine" and hopes to be in New York soon.
box 2, folder 10
Letter from Donal Hord to Edward Folder 10
circa 1961
Scope and Contents
The sculptor of the brooding Aztec, Montezuma writes an overdue response to "Edward" and invites him to come by his studio.
box 2, folder 11
Letter from Clark Howell to W.N. Heideburg Folder 11
June 18, 1914
Scope and Contents
In his letter, the American journalist refers to an advertising matter related to the
Constitution, which he edits.
box 2, folder 12
Letter from Elbert Hubbard to Mr. Gable Folder 12
July 14, 1911
Scope and Contents
"Dear Mr. Gable,
The enclosed circular tells a little of what we will do, or try to do, at our convention here in August. If you can be with
us at this time, we will be greatly pleased.
With all kind wishes,
Elbert Hubbard"
box 2, folder 13
Letter from Alexander Von Humboldt to Lorin Bloget Folder 13
September 7, 1856
Scope and Contents
Homboldt (Berlin) writes thanking Bloget (Washington, D.C.) for sending him information about temperatures in the vast expanse
of the United States. [Translated by Dr. Leonard Messier; March 7, 1977]
box 2, folder 14
Letter from Lawrence Hutton Folder 14
July 13, 1902
Scope and Contents
Letter from the American essayist, editor, dramatic critic, and editor of
Harper's Magazine regarding Edwin Booth, on whom he authored a biography.
box 2, folder 15
Letter from John Hyde to his nephew Folder 15
July 24, 1884
Scope and Contents
Letter illustrates Hyde's political musings.
box 2, folder 16
Document, "Information Regarding Mr. Andrews" Folder 16
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Information pertaining to the life of Mr. Andrews as well as his moral character.
box 2, folder 17
Letters from Robert Ingersoll Folder 17
1872 - 1891
Scope and Contents
Letters to Charles E. Potts and "Judge Thom."
box 2, folder 18
Letters from R. Irvine Folder 18
1869 - 1874
Scope and Contents
Recipients include Colonel Alex Russel[l?] and Colonel W. Johnston.
box 2, folder 19
Letter from George Wharton James to unknown Folder 19
April 8, 1921
Scope and Contents
The American author and lecturer describes an amount owed to the recipient ("Sir".)
box 2, folder 20
Letters from Erwin E. Jesse to his mother and father Folder 20
1917 - 1919
Scope and Contents
Jesse describes daily life, including marriages and motorcycle riding.
box 2, folder 21
Letter from George Kemp to the Nautical Preparatory School Folder 21
August 9, 1904
Scope and Contents
This document is a letter of recommendation for Otto Esselman. Kemp writes laudatory comments about Esselman, assuring that
he is punctual, obedient, willing, and faithful.
box 2, folder 22
Letter from Marc Klaw to unknown Folder 22
February 27, 1924
Scope and Contents
Klaw asks the unknown Colonel to forward enclosed item to a third party.
box 2, folder 23
Letter from L. La Boiteaux to Andrew Jackson, Jr. Folder 23
August 25, 1859
Scope and Contents
Wealthy manufacturer, La boiteaux of Cincinnati, wrote to Andrew Jackson, Jr. of the Hermitage of Nashville, Tennessee, inquiring
about "a very fine high bred horse...it is very difficult to get one such as I want in Kentucky." The horse he finally bought
was foaled by a mare belonging to President Andrew Jackson.
box 2, folder 24
Letter from Franklin D. Lane to Mr. DeFry Folder 24
January 2, 1915
Scope and Contents
Lane offers to sell ostriches to DeFry, making note of valuable plumage.
box 2, folder 25
Letter from Bishop Abel Leonard to the Bishop of the Diocese of Indiana Folder 25
July 25, 1899
Scope and Contents
Letter giving consent for Rev. Joseph Marshall Francis as Bishop of the Diocese of Indiana
box 2, folder 26
Letter from Senator Harry Long to unknown Folder 26
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Appeal to recipient(s) in attempt to organize Share Our Wealth societies in each city for the purpose of minimalizing wage
disparity.
box 2, folder 27
Letters to and regarding the Lotus Glee Club Folder 27
1889 - 1893
Scope and Contents
H.S. Riddell, the business manager for "Mrs. Kendal" writes on her behalf regarding her writings on the Lotus Glee Club.
Also included is a letter from Fritz Giese addressed to the Lotus Glee Club, dated January 6, 1893. Giese asks for the club's
terms for performing in Boston the following month.
box 2, folder 28
Letter from Charles Magel to Chiefs of Bureaus and Divisions, Dept. of Commerce and Labor Folder 28
May 20, 1911
Scope and Contents
Letter accompanying the photographer who will take pictures of work in the Bureau
box 2, folder 29
Letter from A. Dudley Mann to Sentor James M. Mason Folder 29
January 30, 1858
Scope and Contents
Mann, an American diplomat and Confederate commissionner to Europe, recommends Joshua Bates be awarded a medal for his work
with the British and the U.S. Governments.
box 2, folder 30
Postcard, George W. Marston Folder 30
August 25, 1941
Scope and Contents
Postcard of the Serra Museum at Presidio Park, Old Town San Diego, signed by George W. Marston, August, 1941. Mr. Marston
was a prominent San Diegan, and gave the museum and park to the city.
box 2, folder 31
Letter from Ervin W. Marsh to Sherrill Folder 31
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Marsh writes to his best friend during his hospitalization for venereal disease and asks him to warn mutual friends who may
have contracted the same one(s).
box 2, folder 32
Letters from W. Somerset Maugham Folder 32
July 2, 1938
Scope and Contents
In his letter to Ben Abramson, Maugham reveals that he is writing a new novel and requests payment for use of his article
in a published book. In a letter to Mrs. Moodey, Maugham thanks the recepient for her letter of praise.
box 2, folder 33
Letter from William M. McQuaid to his children Folder 33
July 12, 1850
Scope and Contents
McQuaid discussing family dynamics and his delight that his children are fond of each other.
box 2, folder 34
Document, Margaret Mead Folder 34
April 26, 1954
Scope and Contents
Signed permission to quote in a publication. (University of Buffalo)
box 2, folder 35
Letter from George Mermuth to Hon. Marshall P. Walker Folder 35
June 20, [18]86
Scope and Contents
Congratulations to recipient on a successful celebration. Anticipation of a letter being published in the paper.
box 2, folder 36
Letter from Jules Michelet Folder 36
1858
Scope and Contents
Letter written in French by the great historian of the romantic school and author of
Histoire de France.
box 2, folder 37
Photograph, Joaquin Miller Folder 37
n.d.
Scope and Contents
American poet and author from California and the gold regions. Original snapsot photograph taken at Hights, California, with
signature on back.
box 2, folder 38
Letter from Mrs. Roland Miree to Mrs. H.S. Nugent Folder 38
July 5, 1904
Scope and Contents
Miree writes to Nugent, the Matron of the Tuscarawas Childrens Home in Canal Dover, Ohio, in an effort to adopt her deceased
sister's daughter. She emphasizes her intent to give her niece a proper education as well as her family's affiliation with
the Masons and the Knights of Pythias.
box 2, folder 39
Letters from George Moore Folder 39
1909-1923
Scope and Contents
Six letters concerning several of the "conversations in Ebury Street" which were published in the
Fortnightly Review.
box 2, folder 40
Letter from Thomas B. Mosher Folder 40
November 25, 1905
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding catalogue of artwork on pure vellum, including limited copies.
box 2, folder 41
Letter from Fannie Newton-Hurt to Mrs. George Miller Folder 41
1921
Scope and Contents
Newton-Hurt writes to her sister, brother and daughter following the passing of her husband, Frank, from bronchial pneumonia.
She discusses his funeral and mentions trying to sell the family car to cover the expenses.
box 2, folder 42
Letter from Richard Nixon to Clair W. Burger Folder 42
February 22, 1985
Scope and Contents
Letter accompanying his book about the Vietnam War, written as the 10th anniversary of the fall of Saigon approaches.
box 2, folder 43
Letters to and regarding Colonel T.K. Oglesby Folder 43
1882 - 1909
Scope and Contents
Letters from [J. Bruckam], A.S. Clay, William H. Fleming, John Temple Graves, Lucien L. Knight, Martha J. Lamb, R. Ransom,
and C. Irvine Walker.
box 2, folder 44
Letter from Martin Paine to Henry F. Campbell, M.D. Folder 44
February 12, 1859
Scope and Contents
This letter by the American physician and co-founder of the University Medical College (now the medical department of N.Y.U.)
discusses nervous system in febrile disorders.
box 2, folder 45
Letters sent to C.W. Peirson Folder 45
1920 - 1943
Scope and Contents
Letters from Roberto Amorós G., Eleanor (Fordyce) Coburn, James Hamilton Lewis, Jane Holt, and Owen Wister. [Recipient's
name spelled Pearson in some instances.]
box 2, folder 46
Letters between Clifford H. Pope and Dr. Louis A. Kenney Folder 46
April 17, 1973
Scope and Contents
Kenney provides an estimation of the value of Pope's herpetology collection, and Pope responds in turn with a check for services.
box 2, folder 47
Letters to John F. Pribyl Folder 47
1913 - 1915
Scope and Contents
Edwin Balmer's letter to Pribyl, the Editor of Scenarios at the Selig Polyscope Company, reads as follows:
"Here's a film form of my story-"The Captain of the Kinross"-- which recently was published in the Associated Sunday Magazines.
I think you'll find it tense, [with] dramatic action[,] and easily made here on the lake at the opening of shipping season.
This is planned for two reels and therefore is submitted at $200."
Amelia Edith Barr's letter thanks Pribyl for his previous letter, and also provides him with an address so that they can meet
in the future.
box 2, folder 48
Letter from Prixy to Dr. Chas F. Russell Folder 48
February 15, 1906
Scope and Contents
"I enclose a letter from the Governor. I wish conditions were a little different." The letterhad reads, "House of Representatives,
Washington."
box 2, folder 49
Letter from Sally Rand to Edward Clarkson Folder 49
August 20, 1964
Scope and Contents
Rand [Helen Gould Beck], a famous 1920s burlesque dancer, writes about her father, who died fourteen years before the letter
was written. She goes on to describe his children and grandchildren, as well as several other family members. Also included
is a letter advertising the San Francisco club "Goman's Gay 90's."
box 2, folder 50
Letter from John T. Raymond Folder 50
December 25, 1878
Scope and Contents
Raymond (born John O'Brien,) an American actor, writes to the postmaster, "Dear sir, please forward any letters you have for
myself to Newark, New Jersey."
box 2, folder 51
Letter from Ronald Reagan to LeRoy Pemberton Folder 51
May 19, 1970 - September 9, 1973
Scope and Contents
Governor Reagan sends his approval of the annual Institutes on Government, which is to be held at San Diego State College.
Also included are two documents signed by Reagan, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the President of the Senate.
box 2, folder 52
John P. Richardson to D. Appleton & Co. Folder 52
January 2, 1888
Scope and Contents
The governor of South Carolina writes in recommendation of C.M. Douglas, who wishes to do business with the firm.
box 2, folder 53
Signature, Vita Sackville-West Folder 53
1930
Scope and Contents
Autograph written on a page from a limited edition of
The Edwardians.
box 2, folder 54
Manuscript, "The Sangerfest Fest Trip" Folder 54
1936
Scope and Contents
A poem about a journey from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA by Mrs. W.C. Hubrich.
box 2, folder 55
Letters between Carl Sandburg and George L. Phillips Folder 55
May - July 1950
Scope and Contents
Phillips, an Assistant Professor of English at San Diego State College, writes to Sandberg asking for information about chimney
sweeps in the poet's work, as he is compiling information about the experience of chimney sweeps, and asks if Sandberg if
he has any other references on the subject.
In his return letter, Sandberg writes that except for a brief mention of the sweeps in another novel, there are no other references
he can think of.
box 2, folder 56
Letter concerning the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 Folder 56
n.d.
Scope and Contents
This letter was typed by a 16-year-old messenger boy, Grant Manning, in the early 60's.
box 2, folder 57
Signature, George Sarton Folder 57
1922
Scope and Contents
Sarton's signature on a page from
Biblioteca Matematica Italiana Volume I. Also included is a piece of ephemera that arrived with the original volume.
box 2, folder 58
Letters to and from Charles W. Seekins Folder 58
1865 - 1866
Scope and Contents
In a letter from aboard the USS Stonewall, Washington, dated December 1, 1865, Seekins discusses life on the ship and expresses
devotion to his wife, promising to be a "model husband" upon his return.
In a letter dated January 27, 1866, an H.R. representative writes to Seekins regarding his discharge, noting that "this month's
furlough was given as a favor."
box 2, folder 59
Letters to William Seekins Folder 59
[18]47
Scope and Contents
Letters from his mother, M. Seekins, and his sister, Ann Seekins.
box 2, folder 60
Letters to William N. Selig and letters relating to The Selig Polyscope Company Inc. Folder 60
1908 - 1918
Scope and Contents
Letters from L. Frank Baum, Mary Hastings Bradley, Charles A. Comiskey, William Faversham, Daniel Frohman, Robert Grau, Carter
H. Harrison, Tom Mix, Randall Parrish, and Albert Payson Terhune. Also includes a letter by [illegible].
box 2, folder 61
Letter from Bradley Smith to Louis A. Kenney Folder 61
January 10, 1966
Scope and Contents
Smith thanks the librarian for several books and discusses potential topics to speak on.
box 2, folder 62
Letter from George G. Smith to unknown Folder 62
n.d.
Scope and Contents
This letter to Smith's "dear Col." discusses female seminaries in early 19th century and the chartering of various academies.
box 3, folder 1
Letter from Hoke Smith to John H. Lewis Folder 1
August 19, 1893
Scope and Contents
Smith, secretary of the interior in Cleveland's cabinet and a future U.S. senator, confirms that Lewis is to recieve a $900
per annum salary once he becomes a copyist in the Census Office.
box 3, folder 2
Letter from J. Henly Smith to Alexander H. Stephens Folder 2
July 6, 1838
Scope and Contents
The American statesman writes to the Vice President of the Confederate States, detailing health, the local weather, and Smith's
recent activity.
box 3, folder 3
Letter from Arthur P. Stanley to unknown Folder 3
1875 - 1878
Scope and Contents
Two letters to an unknown "sir" by the English clergyman, author, and professor of Church History at Oxford.
box 3, folder 4
Letter to D.N. Stanton Folder 4
March 15, 1897
Scope and Contents
The author [illegible] dictates, "I am in receipt of your letter of the 10th, inst., and in reply would say that I understand
that it is the intention of the authorities to reconstruct the old Capitol building at Harrisburg, and therefore they will
not need the material to which you refer."
box 3, folder 5
Letter from Vincent Starrett to (Marc?) P. Haines Folder 5
April 22, 1942
Scope and Contents
Response to Haines's letter praising Starrett's book and advice to Haines on locating specific books and first editions.
box 3, folder 6
Letters to Edmund Clarence Stedman Folder 6
1894
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding various subjects, including dinner invitations, the struggles of personal life, and commentary on literary
criticism.
box 3, folder 7
Letter from Nathaniel W. Stephenson to Albert H. Griffith Folder 7
February 13, 1925
Scope and Contents
"Unfortunately, I am not the possessor of the pamphlet to which you refer in your letter of February 8th. I am unable to tell
you where it can be procured. As you know, of course, it is a rare item, not easily found. Sincerely yours, Nathaniel W. Stephenson."
box 3, folder 8
Letter from N.C. Stovall to "Miss Lucy" Folder 8
November 26, [18]81
Scope and Contents
Stovall, an expatriate living in London, extends an open invitation for Lucy to visit and expresses her wishes to be buried
in her home of Georgia when the time comes.
box 3, folder 9
Letter from Walter Swanson to Colonel Theodore R. Tate Folder 9
January 15, 1980
Scope and Contents
Swanson describes several of his publications, providing information about novels and plays that he authored.
box 3, folder 10
Letter from Blanche Sweet to unknown Folder 10
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Letter was enclosed with a contract that the recipient was expecting.
box 3, folder 11
Letter from John R. Thompson to Paul H. Hayne Folder 11
October 17, 1869
Scope and Contents
Correspondence written by the American journalist, poet and supporter of the Confederacy discussing "the Virginia election"
and mutual friends. Includes references to political issues of the time and Northern/Southern mentalities.
box 3, folder 12
Letter from Rose Hartwick Thorpe to Ms. Day Folder 12
February 16, 1917
Scope and Contents
Response to request for a copy of the author's poem "in autograph" and a summary of other currently available works. Includes
a copy of the poem ("Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight.")
box 3, folder 13
Letters from Thomas B. Thorpe Folder 13
1862 - 1876
Scope and Contents
In a letter to B. (Pesley Pouv?), Thorpe, an American writer, approves of his lecture being published and acknowledges the
honor or receiving a medal. He also discusses an upcoming lecture he will debut in Washington.
In a letter to his children, Thorpe advises on a matter involving the aspirations of "Tom" to obtain a place within the church.
box 3, folder 14
Letter from Charles Hanson Towne to Paul Wenton Chase Folder 14
June 3, 1929
Scope and Contents
Towne, an American poet and editor (McClure's, Harper's Bazaar) enclosed two autographs with the letter. Also included is
a letter to Chase [Chose?] written in German, dated April 15, 1929.
box 3, folder 15
Letter from Howard Taylor Upton to Mr. Chase Folder 15
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Upton confirms that he sent his signature on a blank piece of paper.
box 3, folder 16
Manuscript, Mabel Herbert Urner Folder 16
1928
Scope and Contents
[Illegible.]
box 3, folder 17
Letter to Josephine Walton Folder 17
December 5, 1938
Scope and Contents
In his letter from Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco, CA, "Chuck" writes to Walton with affection and discusses
dancing and music, at the same time warning her to be careful of other men.
box 3, folder 18
Letter from Elizabeth S. Ward to unknown Folder 18
May 27, 1898
Scope and Contents
The American poet and novelist responds to an unknown "sir" regarding allusions her father made in his writings to Dr. (Bushnell?)
box 3, folder 19
Letter to Allen Wells Folder 19
1935
Scope and Contents
The sender, who identifies herself as "Toots," pleads for Wells to come visit and assures him that they "have nothing to worry
about...[s]ince the pills worked."
box 3, folder 20
Letter from Mary Allen West to Mipleora Scott Proud Folder 20
January 17, 1887
Scope and Contents
West writes Proud confirming that she received a check for $25.
box 3, folder 21
Document, "What the Santa Ana Church Teaches", Dr. Margaret M. Stevens Folder 21
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
Manuscript illustrating the church's teachings.
box 3, folder 22
Letter from Lee C. White to Bob Wilson Folder 22
July 24, 1967
Scope and Contents
White presents a copy of the commissions report about the Northeast power failure of November 9, 1965. He ensures Senator
Wilson that the report will be helpful in establishing reliable power system planning on a regional basis.
box 3, folder 23
Letters from Ella Wheeler Wilcox Folder 23
November 1911
Scope and Contents
Two letters to [illegible] by the American journalist and poet. One, dated November 1911, features an intake stamp for Selig
Polyscope Co.
box 3, folder 24
Letter from Marshall P. Wilder to unknown Folder 24
n.d.
Scope and Contents
"Dear Sir - I can give you Oct. 23, 24 [or] 25 if you want dates," writes the American vaudeville artist, comedian and author.
box 3, folder 25
Manuscripts, Kaiser Wilhelm II [forgeries] Folder 25
1978 - 1979
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts ostensibly signed by the German Kaiser Wilhelm II, later found to be forgeries. Also included are letters between
the researchers of the manuscripts as well as newspaper articles about the findings.
box 3, folder 26
Letter from Bob Wilson to Katherine J. Filson Folder 26
July 24, 1972
Scope and Contents
Senator Wilson writes regarding minimum wage legislation.
box 3, folder 27
Letter to James Wilson from Shelby Moore Cullom Folder 27
May 10, 1911
Scope and Contents
The American senator, governor of Illinois and member of the House of Representatives writes requesting that John F. Byrne,
here representing "Mr. Selig's establishment" [possibly The Selig Polyscope Company], be able to take photographs of the different
conditions of water and agricultural matters. The letter also features a handwritten note by Wilson regarding the matter.
box 3, folder 28
Letters to Arthur Woodward Folder 28
1925 - 1926
Scope and Contents
Letters from Frederick Webb Hodge, an American ethnologist with Museum of the American Indian; and George Bird Grinnell, an
American ethnolgist, naturalist and author.
box 3, folder 29
Letter from Noah Worcester to unknown Folder 29
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Letter from the American theologian, missionary and author to an unknown "sir."
box 3, folder 30
Letter from Major General Benett H. Young to General William E. Mickle Folder 30
February 17, 1908
Scope and Contents
Young confirms that he read a report and that all of its contents were correct. He goes on to congratulate Mickle, in that
the financial records are in good condition.
box 3, folder 31
Identified manuscripts Folder 31
box 3, folder 32
Unidentified manuscripts Folder 32
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts, documents and ephemera that have yet to be identified.
box 4 - Ovrsze, folder 1
Document, the Christian Crusade Movement Folder 1
July 17, 1917
Scope and Contents
Unsigned document laying out in detail the terms of agreement between the Movement and several of its members, including but
not limited to members' daily duties, living and eating arrangements, the sharing of specific transportation, and the manner
in which certain members will secure funds for the Movement.
box 4 - Ovrsze, folder 2
Letter from Marcelino de Arriarán to General Diego García Conde Folder 2
January 20, 1819
Scope and Contents
Letter written in Spanish from Marcelino de Arriarán, a General Commander, to his superior, a royal Brigadier named Don Diego
García Conde, explaining that the escape of Morales, a rebel, was not completely his fault but instead was a combination of
miscommunication and logistical errors.
box 4 - Ovrsze, folder 3
Document, Ulysses S. Grant Folder 3
March 18, 1873
Scope and Contents
Appointment of Joseph T. Clarkson as Deputy Postmaster at Amesbury, Massachusettes. Also signed by Hamilton Fish, Secretary
of State.
box 4 - Ovrsze, folder 4
Letter from Joaquin Ordoñez Gutierrez to King Charles III Folder 4
circa May 1775
Scope and Contents
Writing on behalf of Juan Jose de Zarazua to King Charles III of Spain, Gutierrez demands that the Indians in their region
of Nexquipayac, jurisdiction of Texcoco, not be taxed on their production of salt.
box 4 - Ovrsze, folder 5
Document, Rutherford Birchard Hayes Folder 5
April 9, 1877
Scope and Contents
Commission as Postmaster at Amesbury, Massachesettes to Joseph T. Clarkson. Also signed by David McKendree Key, Postmaster
General.
box 4 - Ovrsze, folder 6
Manuscript, Professor Palacer Folder 6
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Translation of a tale by the 12th century Persian poet Nizami by Professor Palacer of Cambridge, England.
box 4 - Ovrsze, folder 7
Documents relating to Lieutenant General Yitzak Rabin Folder 7
1968 - 1969
Scope and Contents
Minos D. Generales, Director of the Institute on World Affairs at San Diego State College, corresponds with Ruhama Saphir,
Rabin's Executive Assistant at the Embassy of Israel, in an effort to get Rabin to speak at the 27th Annual Insitute, to take
place August 20, 1969. Also included is a biographical sketch of Rabin from the Embassy.
