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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The prisoners ask that the prison yard at Worcester jail be extended to accomodate the increasing number of prisoners.
"To The People Of New Orleans" Broadside, By John T. Monroe, April 25, 1862., John T. Monroe
"To The People Of New Orleans" Broadside, By John T. Monroe, April 25, 1862., John T. Monroe
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this item, a broadside about 12" x 18", Mayor of New Orleans John T. Monroe addresses the citizens of that city just prior to its capitulation in the American Civil War, April 25, 1862.
Thomas Pinckney, Agent At Virginia, Tennessee And Georgia Air Line (Railroad), Inquires With W.G. Macdowell, Treasurer Of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), As To The Status Of A Claim Made By Shippers Compress Co., Thomas Pinckney
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Pinckney, agent at Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line (railroad), inquires with W.G. Macdowell, treasurer of N.& W. Railroad (Norfolk & Western?), as to whether or not a claim of $1690.33 made by Shippers Compress Company has been paid to N. & W. October 25, 1887.
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Anderson thanks addressee Mr. Sickel for his interesting letter (not included) and summarizes the journey of the USS Nautilus under the polar ice cap and across the North Pole on August 3, 1958. The letter is typed on USS Nautilus stationary.
Albert Einstein Letter To Lionel M. Ettlinger; 31 March 1940, Princeton., Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein Letter To Lionel M. Ettlinger; 31 March 1940, Princeton., Albert Einstein
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist and humanitarian, writes to Lionel M. Ettlinger in March of 1940, lamenting the present situation in Europe — and to thank him for the pipe he sent.
Mahatma Gandhi Letter, Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi Letter, Mahatma Gandhi
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Gandhi writes from Yeravda Prison in Poona, India in 1933 in apparent response to Harry Deutch, of the Bronx.
Map Of Carver Heights, Spartanburg, S.C., Newbury Realty & Auction, Co., W. H. Stiff C.E.
Map Of Carver Heights, Spartanburg, S.C., Newbury Realty & Auction, Co., W. H. Stiff C.E.
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Map of Carver Heights, Spartanburg, S.C. owned by W.W. Lancaster, Wm. B. Harrison, Dr. J.T. Montgomery, subdivided by Newbury Realty & Auctions Co., Spartanburg, S.C., November 21, 1924.Scale 50 - 1 inch.
Lots lines are drawn on Beacon St., Concord Ave., and Highland Ave. This area is part of the neighborhood in Spartanburg known as Highland.
Alan Seeger Letter From Paris, 1913, Alan Seeger
Alan Seeger Letter From Paris, 1913, Alan Seeger
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Alan Seeger, 1888–1916, American poet, b. New York City, grad. Harvard, 1910. During World War I he served in the French Foreign Legion and was killed in battle in 1916. He is famous for his war poem, “I Have a Rendezvous with Death.” Classmate of T.S. Eliot. In this letter, Seeger talks about his arrival (in September, 1912) and accommodations in Paris, and comments upon the current political and spiritual culture of France.
Southern States Realty Co.'S Spartanburg Property, G. V. Stoeber, Southern States Realty Co., F. G. Rogers Eng'r
Southern States Realty Co.'S Spartanburg Property, G. V. Stoeber, Southern States Realty Co., F. G. Rogers Eng'r
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Map of Southern States Realty Co.'s Spartanburg property depicting lots on Beacon Ave., Concord Ave., and Highland Ave.
Anna Harrison Letter, Date Unclear., Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison
Anna Harrison Letter, Date Unclear., Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from Anna Harrison, the wife of 9th President William Harrison, to a "dear friend and cousin" about current status and well being of family relations. Harrison explains that she is thankful for her good health. Written from Northbend, Ohio.
Anna Harrison Letter, Date Unknown., Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison
Anna Harrison Letter, Date Unknown., Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Anna Harrison, wife of ninth President William Henry Harrison, writes to a friend in Vermont, apologizing for a current indisposition, which prevented her from attending to a request sooner. Dated August 28, year unknown.
Cabinet Photograph Of Millie [And] Christine, "The Two Headed Nightingale," N.D., Ollivier
Cabinet Photograph Of Millie [And] Christine, "The Two Headed Nightingale," N.D., Ollivier
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Cabinet card is 6.5in (16.5cm) tall and 4.5in (11cm) wide. Millie and Christine are photographed in full portrait, each in fine clothes and shoes, each grasping the curtains that frame them in the photographer's studio. Christine, presumably the figure on the right, hold a fan in her right hand.
Thomas A. Askew Letter, Thomas A. Askew
Thomas A. Askew Letter, Thomas A. Askew
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Askew writes to several correspondents regarding some business matters and payments. Letter on stationary featuring political flag of the Confederate States of America and entitling reading "Head Quarters Chatham Artillery." Chatham Artillery was a militia organization from Savannah Georgia that entered service for the Confederacy in 1862.
Deposition By Thomas Williams, Signed By John Marshall. Date Unknown., John Marshall, Thomas Williams
Deposition By Thomas Williams, Signed By John Marshall. Date Unknown., John Marshall, Thomas Williams
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this deposition, the deponent Thomas Williams reports that he encouraged a girl to return a pocketbook to W. Minns. The girl later overhears W. Minns state the pocket book belonged to W. Thomas Reynolds, signed by John Marshall.
Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Commodore David Porter, Requesting Dinner With He And His Secretary Of Legation, John Mason., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Commodore David Porter, Requesting Dinner With He And His Secretary Of Legation, John Mason., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Joel R. Poinsett writes to Commodore David Porter, requesting a "family dinner with an old friend" and Poinsett's Secretary of Legation, John Mason.
Note From Francis Lieber To Merchant Regarding Shipment Of Goods, Date Unclear, New York., Francis Lieber
Note From Francis Lieber To Merchant Regarding Shipment Of Goods, Date Unclear, New York., Francis Lieber
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Verso abstract includes note: "Prof Col College, South Carolina, Now in N.Y."
Fictional Advertisement, An Illustration From "Tom Clifton...." By Warren Lee Goss, 1892: "Gang Of 25 Sea Island Cotton And Rice Negroes", Warren Lee Goss
Fictional Advertisement, An Illustration From "Tom Clifton...." By Warren Lee Goss, 1892: "Gang Of 25 Sea Island Cotton And Rice Negroes", Warren Lee Goss
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This item was originally created and disseminated as an illustration in the novel Tom Clifton, or, Western boys in Grant and Sherman's army, '61-'65, by Warren Lee Goss, published in 1892. The advertisement appeared on an unnumbered page in chapter 7.
This is a fictional advertisement for a sale of 25 enslaved people in Charleston, S.C. at Ryan's Mart on Chalmers Street, September 25, 1852.
John W. Caldwell Summarizes His Career In The Confederate Army In A Letter, 1887, John W. Caldwell
John W. Caldwell Summarizes His Career In The Confederate Army In A Letter, 1887, John W. Caldwell
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
On Logan County Bank stationary, Caldwell recalls his ranks and commands over the course of the Civil War. At the time of writing he was president of the bank.
Wade Hampton Letter Recommending W.W. Calvo To Do Clerical Work For General D.S. Walker. 1880., Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton Letter Recommending W.W. Calvo To Do Clerical Work For General D.S. Walker. 1880., Wade Hampton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Wade Hampton writes to General D.S. Walker recommending a young man, W.W. Calvo, as competent to do clerical work for him during the ensuing campaign, dated May 12, 1880.
Wade Hampton Letter Regarding Memorium Of General E. Lee To Colonel Charles Marshall, 1871., Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton Letter Regarding Memorium Of General E. Lee To Colonel Charles Marshall, 1871., Wade Hampton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Wade Hampton writes to Colonel Charles Marshall a letter in memorium of General Robert E. Lee. He discusses and honors General Lee's "great deeds & spotless virtue", "marvelous military career", and utmost desire to serve, dated March 28, 1871.
Carte-De-Visite Photograph: "2 Headed Girl, Millie Crissie," No Date., J. H. Fitzgibbon
Carte-De-Visite Photograph: "2 Headed Girl, Millie Crissie," No Date., J. H. Fitzgibbon
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Conjoined twins Millie and Christine McKoy in full portrait. Date of photograph unknown (likely ca. 1870, subjects died 1912).
Photograph: Tintype In Paper Sleeve Depicting A Man And Two Young Women, N.D., Anonymous
Photograph: Tintype In Paper Sleeve Depicting A Man And Two Young Women, N.D., Anonymous
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Tintype exposure is about 1"W x 2"H.
A girl in a white dress stands next to a seated man in dark clothes with her left arm around his shoulder. The man wears a hat and his hands rest on his lap. A young woman or girl, also in a white dress, sits next to him with her hands folded in her lap.
Date of photograph is unknown but tintypes flourished in popularity in the 1860s and 1870s and the clothing of the figures suggests a similar time period.
Signed Photograph Of Robert E. Lee And George Peabody (And Others) At White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, August 1869., Unknown
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This photograph, taken 1869 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, is the last photograph of Robert E. Lee before his death in 1870. Seen by some as a symbol of early reconciliation between North and South, the image features Lee (seated, 2nd from left) alongside George Peabody (seated, 3rd from left). Peabody was a British-American industrialist and philanthropist who supported the Union during the war, but was fêted by fellow guests at the Springs in 1869 for his postwar generosity and investment in the Southern education system. Both he and Lee shared the belief that education was the best means …
Fragment Of Land Survey Including Sketch Of Nathan Parris' Land, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 15, 1867., John Baukston Davis, Nathan Parris
Fragment Of Land Survey Including Sketch Of Nathan Parris' Land, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 15, 1867., John Baukston Davis, Nathan Parris
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This fragment contains a sketch of land apparently belonging to Nathan Parris and the beginning of an apparent account of the survey. The reverse side has some docket annotations.
U.S. Army General Robert Anderson Letter In Which He Provides His Autograph, Roxbury, Mass., October 28, 1866., Robert Anderson
U.S. Army General Robert Anderson Letter In Which He Provides His Autograph, Roxbury, Mass., October 28, 1866., Robert Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Anderson apologizes for his delayed response to the request for his autograph.
Carte De Visite, Confederate Generals Sterling Price, John Magruder, William Hardeman, Henry Allen, And Thomas C. Hindman In Mexico, In Civilian Dress, Ca. 1866; Print From Negative By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
These Confederate Generals left the United States for Mexico at the close of the Civil War. Standing in the rear (left to right) are John Bankhead Magruder and William P. Hardeman. Seated (left to right) are Henry W. Allen, Sterling Price, and Thomas C. Hindman. Verso indicates original negative by Matthew Brady. Verso annotations do not appear to be completely correct in identification of subjects.
Percival Drayton Letter To Ely Mccauley, July 28, 1865, Washington, D.C., Percival Drayton
Percival Drayton Letter To Ely Mccauley, July 28, 1865, Washington, D.C., Percival Drayton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Drayton writes he is glad to hear that McCauley's health is improving and invites him to Washington, D.C. if he has time to visit. At the time of writing, McCauley was a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy and Drayton was head of the Bureau of Navigation and Office of Detail within the Navy; this letter is written on the bureau's stationary.
A Letter From Robert E. Lee Containing His Autograph For General J.M. St. John. Cartersville, Virginia, July 25, 1865., Robert Edward Lee
A Letter From Robert E. Lee Containing His Autograph For General J.M. St. John. Cartersville, Virginia, July 25, 1865., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from Robert E. Lee to General J.M. St. John containing his autograph for the gratification of those who befriended their prisoners. Written near Cartersville, Virginia; dated July 22nd, 1865.
Discharge Of Myron Kennedy, U.S. Government
Discharge Of Myron Kennedy, U.S. Government
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Myron Kennedy, 19, of New York, is discharged from the United States Army in June 1865 after almost 3 years of service.
Letter From Joseph E. Johnston To Winnie, Joseph Eggleston Johnston
Letter From Joseph E. Johnston To Winnie, Joseph Eggleston Johnston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter from Joseph E. Johnston to Winnie, written at Charlotte, N.C. on April 23, 1865, less than two weeks after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Johnston discusses the state of his forces and the Confederacy.