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1900
Wilson, Herbert Wrigley (1866-1940)
The downfall of Spain: Naval History of the Spanish-American War
With long note of James E. Carr, Jr., regarding his receiving this book on loan. Carr's bookplate affixed to front cover.
GLC05642
1913
Bryan, William Jennings (1860-1925)
Speeches of William Jennings Bryan, revised and arranged by himself, with a biographical introduction by Mary Baird Bryan, his wife
Inscribed to P.L. Goldsborough, who may be Phillips Lee Goldsborough, governor of Maryland. Volume one consists of 347 pages; volume two 428 pages plus ten pages of advertisements.
GLC05683
circa 1910
Twain, Mark (1835-1910)
The suppressed chapter of "life on the Mississippi"
Leaflet consisting of the suppressed chapter of Twain's book Life on the Mississippi, which was published in 1883. First edition. Marked as number 230 of 250 numbered copies of the first printing. Comparing Northern and Southern society, Twain...
GLC05847
28 June 1919
Treaty of peace between the allied and associated powers [Versailles]
Uncut. With fold-out maps. Signed on cover by Evan C. Mac Veagh. Contains Treaty of Versaille and League of Nations Covenant.
GLC08532
12 February 1909
Meserve, Frederick H. (1865-1962)
Life and Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Some of his Contemporaries
A publishing dummy in black wrappers containing 20 photographs (adhered) for "Life and Portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Some of his Contemporaries" (for the Quill Club 2/12/1909).
GLC08548.01
Tarbell, Ida M. (1857-1944)
The life of Lincoln [3 vols.]
GLC08580.02
1917
Norwood, T. M. (1830-1913)
A true vindication of the South
GLC08581.10
1906, 1915/02/15
Avey, Elijah (fl. 1906)
The Capture and Execution of John Brown: A Tale of Martyrdom
With thirty illustrations. Eyewitness account, inscribed. Printed by the Brethren Publishing House for the author and Publisher. Accompanied (.02) by publisher's prospectus, small printed leaf of Brown's last written words, photo of Brown's widow's...
GLC06806
1920
Grimke, Angelina W. (1880-1958)
Rachel. A play in three acts
First play written, produced and acted by African-Americans, attempting to dramatize racial inequities. The program notes call the play "the first attempt to use the stage for race propaganda in order to enlighten the American people relative to the...
GLC06859
Catt, Carrie C. (1859-1947)
Women Suffrage by Federal Constitutional Amendment [inscribed]
Inscribed to Congressman Robert Crosser. First edition published by National Woman Suffrage Publishing. Inscribed "To Congressman Robert Crosser, Compliments, Carrie Chapman Catt"
GLC06891
1923
Gilman, Charlotte P. (1866-1935)
His Religion and Hers
Concerning gender roles with respect to religion. In original dust-jacket.
GLC06973
1904
Human Work
Concerning value and economic subordination of women. With a gift inscription "To Richard and Frances" from Aunt (or Hunt) Gertie (or Gerlie?), xmas 1911. Printed by McClure and Philips & Co.
GLC06974
1908
Mosby, John S. (1833-1916)
Stuart's Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign [inscribed to grandson]
First edition. Signed as "The Author" to his grandson. The book also has corrections (which appear to be in Mosby's hand): pp. 1, 14, 29, 75 (Gettysburg), 91, 107, 132 and 187. Four corrections emend grammar, three correct officer's names or ranks...
GLC06985
1905
Henry Wellington Wack
Henry Wellington Wack: "The story of the free Congo State..." signed by Clemens with autograph note above frontpiece portrait: "A bucket of whitewash for the miscreant King Leopold."
GLC08137
Pickett, Lasalle C. (1848-1931)
Pickett and his Men
Second edition, with an introduction by James Longstreet. An inscribed copy to General Ell Torrance and his wife: "For General and Mrs. Ell Torrance with love and regards from the author, Lasalle Corbell Pickett. Think of the men who held these...
GLC08401
1929
Webster, J. Clarence (1863-1950)
Samuel Vetch
An address by Dr. J. Clarence Webster of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada on the occasion of the dedication of a monument to Samuel Vetch first British Governor of Nova Scotia. Printed in 1929.
GLC03107.05333
7 May 1921
unkown
Journal Officiel de Haute-Silesie [French]
Numerical Results of the Inter-Allied Government and Upper Silesie.
GLC02766.002
May 1921
Firich, Charles T. (fl. 1921-)
Polish Character of Upper Silesia
Includes Treaty of Versailles and several maps and diagrams relating to the Plebiscite voting results.
GLC02766.017
Volz, Dr. Wilhelm (fl. 1920-)
Zwei Jahrtausende Oberschlesien [German]
History of German Colonization of Silesia.
GLC02766.058
1912
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
Georgius Agricola De Re Metallica
Also authored by Lou Henry Hoover. Translated from the first Latin edition of 1556 and published by the Mining Magazine, Salisbury House, London, England. Inscribed by Hoover to Edwin A. Elsbach. De Re Metallica or "On the Nature of Metals" was...
GLC02796
circa 1925
Ku Klux Klan
The Klan in action leadership responsibilites organization methods: a manual of leadership for officers of local klans.
Published by American Printing & Manufacturing Company. Contains detailed instructions on leadership, Klan policies, and local Klan organization for officers. Begins by stating "The one human quality which, more than any other, makes a man stand...
GLC05930
Moore, George (1852-1933)
Confessions of a Young Man
One edition of "Confessions of a Young Man," by George Moore dated 1917. Novel delves into bohemian lifestyle of young artists in Paris.
GLC09640.118
27 June 1918
Storey, Moorfield, (1845-1929)
The Negro Question.
One edition of "The Negro Question," by Moorfield Storey dated June 27, 1918. The item is a reprint of an address delivered before the Wisconsin Bar Association. Discusses the treatment of African Americans utilizing data on lynching, comparing...
GLC09640.120
1927
National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People
Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Henry Sweet, In the Recorders Court, Detroit Michigan, Before the Honorable Frank Murphy, April and May, 1926.
One edition of "Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Ossian Sweet," dated 1927. Published by the NAACP. Item is printed transcription of Clarence Darrow defending Ossian Sweet in court.
GLC09640.121
Consumers' League of Eastern Pennsylvania
Colored Women as Industrial Workers in Philadelphia
One pamphlet entitled, "Colored Women as Industrial Workers in Philadelphia," dated approximately in 1920. Pertains to completing a study on a low number of African American women employed before World War I outside of domestic service. Provides...
GLC09777
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