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3 Febraury 1916
Marshall, Thomas (1913-1921)
to Edwin F. Husi
Letter regarding Husi's recipient's upcoming marriage. Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber."
GLC02512.08
1917/01/25
Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924)
to Carrie C. Catt re: women's suffrage
President Wilson expresses solidarity with the woman's suffrage movement. "I have a very real interest in the extension of the suffrage to the women, and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." Catt headed the influential...
GLC07144
22 December 1923
Taft, William H. (1857-1930)
to Gertrude Ely
Notes that he shares Ely's "impatience and amusement" with the Molly Pitcher Club. Discusses attempts to alter the Volstead law and his personal opposition to prohibition. But because of his belief in popular government he must respect the law....
GLC07319
May 1912
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
[Sample ballot card for the 1912 Republican National Convention]
Printed by Allied Printing. Inscribed "to little Miss Mabel" and signed by Roosevelt. The pro-Roosevelt campaign document explains how William H. Taft's managers "denied you the right to vote your preference for president" and instructs how to...
GLC01487
25 September 1911
to [George] Gray
An extraordinary and lengthy letter, full of observations about people he met, especially the crowned heads of Europe. Labeled on page 1 "For nobody's eyes but yours." Written while acting as special ambassador for the United States for King Edward...
GLC05750
13 September 1918
Wadsworth, James Wolcott, Jr. (1877-1952)
to Oliver K. Hand
Thanks Hand, a lawyer in New York City, for a letter received 4 September. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that my position with regard to woman suffrage meets your approval. I intend to continue my opposition to this measure." Written on...
GLC03481.28
2 October 1915
Maggie (fl. 1915)
to Sarah Wood
Postcard.
GLC02176.38
8 June 1916
Wood, Mary A.
.
GLC02176.39
1910
Lincoln Said Women Should Vote
Washington woman suffrage poster, featuring Abraham Lincoln's quote, "I go for all sharing the priviledges of government who assist in bearing its burdens, by no means excluding women."
GLC09103
February 1904
Hall's Studio
Carry A. Nation, Home Defender
Full-length portrait, with hatchet in hand. Inscribed by Carrie Nation: "Carry A. Nation, Home Defender" This photograph shows Nation wielding a hatchet over her head with a grim look of determination on her face. With ink note on verso: "Dear...
GLC05147
1902/05/22
Anthony, Susan B. (1820-1906)
The History of Woman Suffrage... in Four Volumes, Vol. IV. 1883-1900
Inscribed to Emily M. Gross. Edited by Anthony and Ida Husted Harper. Published by Susan B. Anthony.
GLC05175
31 January 1904
Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910)
to Owen Horsfall
Writes that he is proud of Owen's studies and not surprised at Eddie "having a girl." Read that a captain is going to leave Port Clarence and try to reach the North Pole by the Northwest Passage. Mentions that anthracite was used as coal for the...
GLC05245.26
circa 1905
Bates, Katharine Lee (1859-1929)
America
Also known as "America the Beautiful," Bates' lyrics begin "O beautiful for spacious skies..." Four stanzas, carbon printed.
GLC05508.031
2 July 1903
Pach Bros.
President Roosevelt and Family.
One image entitled, "President Roosevelt and Family," dated July 2, 1903. The portrait is of the family sitting outdoors in front of a garden. President Roosevelt's head has been cut from a similar photograph and pasted onto this one. The printed...
GLC04459
1901
Unknown
[Cut out the Whiskey & Ax of all Nations, 1901].
Title from object. A small metal "axe" with a loop for hanging, depicting temperance fighter Carrie Nation's caricature on "blade" of the axe. The messages are printed in various directions on the axe. The verso has an advertisement: "Buy Laurel...
GLC06365
1915
Matthews, Essie Collins (fl. 1915)
Aunt Phebe, Uncle Tom and others
Title continues, "Character Studies Among the Old Slaves of the South, Fifty Years After." First edition published by Champlin Press. Has photographs of freed slaves after Reconstruction. Contains an advertisement for this book.
GLC05641
1 June 1900
Sherzer, Edwin B.
to Clara M. Miller
re: Describing the view; explaining his job. He misses her and everyone else. He'll be home soon.
GLC05755.004
11 July 1900
re: Newsy letter from his wife. Talks about his sister and brother and how they are. And a company where his brother works in. All of sudden, Talks about Gods and stuff. But then later talks about some dog which supposed to make Clara jealous.
GLC05755.008
17 July 1900
re: S. Newman Sherzer (writing for his brother, who has traveled to Port Safety) intends to stay in Alaska for two more weeks. A mention about the weather says it is fine. Hopes the [street]car strike is over so he can sympathize with Miss Eva.
GLC05755.009
3 August 1900
with postscript containing verses. re: Conflicts about the arrival of the letters. Describes a storm in detail. Talks about his sister growing up, and talks about his appearance and also how he feels.
GLC05755.011
23 August 1900
re: describes weather. Says "it reminds me of our Indian Summer all except the nights which are quite cold". Talks about grace. A women he does not like, tells Clara to inform him about her younger sister, doesn't like saloons. Doesn't like to drink...
GLC05755.014
20 September 1900
re: Very horrible weather but has changed for the better in recent day. Speaks about his cabin, expects to hear about Miss Eva. Likes Clare's letters cheerful letters.
GLC05755.018
30 September 1900
Addressed to "Dear Pitty." Good letter mentions "the little stamp photos" form his mother. Talks about mud and spills, a lady getting stuck in mud. Mentions saloons and gambling: "This place is certainly awful for disreputable characters, you can...
GLC05755.020
25 January 1901
re: Blizzard, igloo, traveling. He has been away for 7 weeks and returned to his cabin for the first time. Tells his story of the seven weeks he spent in Good Hope Bay. Describes an Igloo. Got lost. Had an account with some native. Mentions how the...
GLC05755.027
3 February 1901
re: Traveling with his buddies describes how it was awful. Complains about the postal system because her letter is not getting is not getting through. He misses her, saying "Clara, life would be empty to me with out you."
GLC05755.028
10 February 1901
re: Finally received bunch of letter from her. Letting her informed, that when he received all the letters. Discusses some downside and upside about he came to Alaska. Asking what is going on in St. Louise, and letting her know what is going on Nome...
GLC05755.029
10 March 1901
He has received great amount of letters. He believes that he won't have to answer them all. Wants a good picture of Clara in "good size". Explains his confrontation with a man, which he did not enjoy.
GLC05755.033
24 March 1901
(pp. 2 and 5 written vertically on inner leaves; takes 3 months to get letters). re: Loved the pictures that Clara sent him. Looks at the pictures about 20 times a day. Remembers the good old times. Writes with much affection towards Clara. Tries to...
GLC05755.034
7 April 1901
re: Easter. Weddings. Misses Clara very much and wants to see her. Asks Clara to marry him as soon as he comes home. Describes the church where he went on Easter. Hopes Clara visits Philadelphia. Writes to Clara about Mr. Flanagan.
GLC05755.036
14 April 1901
re: Clara informs him about what is going an St. Louis. He is concerned about Clara's health and hopes she is feeling alright.
GLC05755.037
26 May 1901
re: A birthday letters to her. Wishes Clara all the best wishes and love. Received 4 letters from her. Wants to save enough money to get married with Clara. A big fire took over Nome. Writes about the mail detail.
GLC05755.039
3 June 1901
re: Longs for reading matter and to see her. Working night and day. He sent her a pictures and gave her some letters to Miss Nettie from his brother. Talks little about summons. Also about Miss Nettie.
GLC05755.040
9 June 1901
re: Drizzling and raining for about a week. They are both working in post office, how misses her, how? Explains it in details. " I simply have to tell you how I feel…". Clipped verse, [poem] "Only You".
GLC05755.041
22 June 1901
En. has long note dated 7 a.m. 7-1901. re: He is waiting for the next boat to arrive. He is concerned about his sister's health. He is glad to find out that Clara is recovering from the mumps. Tells Clara not to worry because he is staying...
GLC05755.043
11 August 1901
re: He is very glad to have received letters from Clara. Mentions the Fourth of July two years ago. He will be by himself for a while because his brother will be going to St. Louis.
GLC05755.048
16 August 1901
re: He thanks Clara for the article that he received. Detailed weather report. Hopes the hot spell ends in St. Louis. Asks about the Worlds Fair.
GLC05755.049
29 August 1901
re: The pictures are fine that she sent. Describes the beauty of Alaskan Mother Nature. "To night is a beautiful moon brightnight and all is still…" He mentions about inditing Mr. Wright and testifying before the grand jury.
GLC05755.052
5 April 1902
"I hope you will not find me changed but I don't know. I feel the winter has been very hard on me and you may find me more sedate and serious than I was." Longs for spring; suffers anxiety about his mother and feels depressed. "I feel like a man...
GLC05755.080
20 April 1902
Getting over depression. Miss Netty's fault is meddling with other people. He gets teased for writing so many letters.
GLC05755.081
12 October 1901
Miller, Clara M.
to Edwin B. Sherzer
Many are missing, presumably lost in the rains.
GLC05755.101
17 October 1901
With clipping from St. Louis Daily Globe Dispatch 10/17/1901 (wedding of Sherman W. Boner to Edith L. Holbert.) Date inferred from clipping.
GLC05755.102
28 October 1901
GLC05755.103
4 November 1901
Accompanied by Mount Auburn Methodist Church Bulletin for 11/3/1901.
GLC05755.104
11 November 1901
Mail service getting worse.
GLC05755.105
28 November 1901
Dated Thanksgiving Morning.
GLC05755.106
9 January 1902
New man's visit with Alaska picture.
GLC05755.107
2 February 1902
GLC05755.108
17 February 1902
Waiting for letters; surprised by his present of desert spoons.
GLC05755.109
9 March 1902
Sorry for delay in writing; grandmother died; her sorrow. Commiserates with Edwin for bad luck.
GLC05755.110
15 March 1902
GLC05755.111
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