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Q.T.E.V. "Queen Of Bermuda," Dinner Menu, Saturday, March 22, 1952 (Duplicate Copy), Furness Bermuda Line

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Furness Bermuda Line, Q.T.E.V. "Queen of Bermuda." Dinner menu, Saturday, March 22, 1952.

Q.T.E.V. "Queen Of Bermuda," Dinner Menu, Saturday, March 22, 1952, Furness Bermuda Line

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Furness Bermuda Line, Q.T.E.V. "Queen of Bermuda." Dinner menu, Saturday, March 22, 1952.

New Haven Railroad Travel Guide, November 1951, New Haven Railroad

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

New Haven Railroad to New York City. "Take this with you as a souvenir of your trip." Where to dine in New York. Dining car menu.

S.S. Panama, Captain's Dinner, January 28, 1951, Panama Line

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Menu cover depicts cruise liner passing by the Statue of Liberty. "Captain's Dinner" aboard the S.S. Panama, Panama Line, Sunday, January 28, 1951. Captain J.W. Kirchner, Commander; J. Petersen, Chief Engineer; F. Gorman, Chief Officer; W.F. Kristen, Chief Purser; G. McKnight, Chief Steward. Autographs page includes three signatures presumably from other passengers.

El Panama, Dinner Menu, Wednesday, January 17, 1951, Panama Line

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Dinner menu aboard the S.S. Ancon, Panama Line, Wednesday, January 17, 1951.

Captain D.H. Swinson, U.S.N.R., Commander; M.I. Gatheral, U.S.N.R., Chief Engineer; W.J. Steffens, U.S.N.R., Chief Officer; Russell T. Downs, Chief Purser; WM. Schwamm, Chief Steward. Chef de Cuisine Chas. Beinert.

S.S. Ancon, Get Together Dinner, January 11, 1951, Panama Line

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"Get Together" menu aboard the S.S. Ancon, Panama Line, Thursday, January 11, 1951. Captain D.H. Swinson, U.S.N.R., Commander; M.I. Gatheral, U.S.N.R., Chief Engineer; W.J. Steffens, U.S.N.R., Chief Officer; Russell T. Downs, Chief Purser; WM. Schwamm, Chief Steward. Chef de Cuisine Chas. Beinert. Menu is signed by the commander and his Executive Staff. Autographs page includes three additional signatures, presumably from other passengers.

T.S.S. Richelieu, Wednesday, Luncheon Menu; "The Hooked Rug", Canada Steamship Lines

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"The Hooked Rug." Wednesday, Luncheon menu. Canada Steamship Lines. T.S.S. Richelieu. Date of cruise unknown. Web search indicates the T.S.S. Richelieu sailed in the 1950s, which is consistent with the collection as a whole.

T.S.S. Richelieu, Wednesday, Dinner Menu; "Mending Net", Canada Steamship Lines

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"Mending Net." Wednesday, Dinner menu. Canada Steamship Lines. T.S.S. Richelieu. Date of cruise unknown. Web search indicates the T.S.S. Richelieu sailed in the 1950s, which is consistent with the collection as a whole.

T.S.S. Richelieu, Sunday Dinner; "The Caleche", Canada Steamship Lines

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"The Caleche." Sunday, Dinner menu. Canada Steamship Lines. T.S.S. Richelieu. Date of cruise unknown. Web search indicates the T.S.S. Richelieu sailed in the 1950s, which is consistent with the collection as a whole.

T.S.S. Richelieu, Sunday, Dinner Menu; "The Caller", Canada Steamship Lines

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"The Caller." Sunday, Dinner menu. Canada Steamship Lines. T.S.S. Richelieu. Date of cruise unknown. Web search indicates the T.S.S. Richelieu sailed in the 1950s, which is consistent with the collection as a whole.

T.S.S. Richelieu, Wednesday, Dinner Menu; "The Wood Carver", Canada Steamship Lines

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"The Wood Carver." Wednesday, Dinner menu. Canada Steamship Lines. T.S.S. Richelieu. Date of cruise unknown. Web search indicates the T.S.S. Richelieu sailed in the 1950s, which is consistent with the collection as a whole.

T.S.S. Richelieu, Tuesday, Luncheon Menu; "Weaving", Canada Steamship Lines

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

"Weaving" Tuesday, Luncheon menu. Canada Steamship Lines. T.S.S. Richelieu. Date of cruise unknown. Web search indicates the T.S.S. Richelieu sailed in the 1950s, which is consistent with the collection as a whole.

November 15, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, dated to approximately 1916, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about several topics, including her teaching job, attending an exhibition, seeing the Emperor pass on the street, tea services, and describes in detail her accommodations. She says that she is very happy in Japan now that she is more used to the climate.

July 23, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about her vacation trip from where she was staying in Tokyo to several different places around Japan. She writes of her stay in a Japanese style hotel. She also writes about the scenery around her, and about how long it takes her by rail to get to her travel destinations. She also writes of a traveling companion named George, and how she has invited Abbie to come and visit her and meet George.

April 11, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets about life in Japan. She writes about the climate, and how she finds she cannot do as much due to the "enervating" nature of the climate there. She describes a "sword walking" ceremony, in which one climbs a ladder made of swords. She then writes of the beginnings of spring in Japan and how there is a fair coming to Japan, "the largest ever held in Japan."

January 18, 1907, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Abbie writes to Mrs. Tibbets about the "glorious" scenery where she is staying. She writes of the mountains, streams, tall oak trees, and blossoms as the season changes from winter to spring.

December 26, 1906, Usm Special Collections

Batchelder-Haley Letters

In this letter, Cora writes to Mrs. Tibbets to thank her for the Christmas gifts. She describes the table that they set for a traditional western-style Christmas. They invited a Japanese couple, who were described by Cora to be very fascinated with the Christmas decor. She also tells Mrs. Tibetts about her coming vacation with George to Oshima, as there is a volcano there that they are intending to climb.

The New England Primer Improved, Unknown

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Full title: The New England primer improved, for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added the Assembly of Divines, and Mr. Cotton's catechism. Boston, Printed by E. Draper and sold by J. Boyle, 1777

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The Wonder Of Wonders, Or, The Remarkable Discovery Of An American Hermit; : Who Lived Upwards Of 200 Years, James Buckland, John Fielding

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Chapbook description:

The hermit was purportedly discovered by Capt. James Buckland and Mr. John Fielding, who in 1785 "agreed to travel into the western parts of this vast country, to explore the regions which belong to the United States which are yet unknown to us."

Printed in Kennebunk prior to Maine's statehood.

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Prieres Ordinaires Des Soldatz De L'Armee Conduite Par Monsieur Le Prince De Condé, Accommodees Selon L'Occurrence Du Temps, Louis Prince De Condé (1530-1569)

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Morning and evening prayers for the use of soldiers, according to Calvinist rites.

Full title: Prieres ordinaires des soldatz de l'armee conduite par Monsieur le Prince de Condé, accommodees selon l'occurrence du temps = Zwey schone Gebet welche die Soldaten die unter dem herrn Printzen von Conde ligen beide Abends vnd Morgens wenn sie auf vnd von der Wacht zihen sprechen

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Bulla Reductionis Generalis Concilii Ad Civitatem Tridentinam Cum Monitione & Requisitione Prælatorum, Pope Julius Iii

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Pope Julius III's bull announcing the re-opening of the Council of Trent in 1551 following the death of Paul III in 1549.

Full title: Bulla reductionis generalis concilii ad civitatem Tridentinam cum monitione & requisitione Prælatorum, ad illius prosecutionem p. S. D. N. D. Iulium III. pont. max

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Historia Vnd Beschreibung Des Magdenburgischen Kriegs, Sebastian Besselmeier

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A news pamphlet detailing the various events during the siege of the Protestant city of Magdeburg by imperial forces in 1551.

Full title: Historia vnd beschreibung des Magdenburgischen kriegs, von anfang biss zum end, was sich die zeit der belegerung, innen vnd ausserhalb der Stadt zugetragen vnd verloffen hat, auch von der Schlacht vnnd furnembsten scharmutzlen thaten vnd angriffen zu beyden theilen geschehen im Iar der mindern zal, 50. vnd 51., auffs kurtzest verfasst

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Commentariorum De Bello Germanico, Luis De Avila Y Çuñiga (1500-1564)

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A description of Charles V's war war against the Protestant league in 1546-1547, when the League was defeated at the battle of Muhlberg.

Full title: Commentariorum de bello Germanico, à Carolo V. Caesare Maximo gesto, libri duo / à Gulielmo Malinaeo Brugensi latinè redditi, & iconibus ad historiam accommodis illustrati

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Abtrucke Der Verwarungs Schrifft, Der Chur Vnd Fürsten, Auch Graffen, Herrn, Stette Vnd Stende Der Augspurgischen Confession, Unknown

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The Protestant nobles state their grievances against Charles V, pointing out that in arming against them he is in violation of the oath he gave when elected Holy Roman Emperor.

Full title: Abtrucke der verwarungs schrifft, der Chur vnd Fürsten, auch Graffen, Herrn, Stette vnd Stende der Augspurgischen Confession Eynungs verwandten, Jhrer yetzigen hochgenottrangten, vnd verursachten Kriegssrüftung halben, an Keyserliche Mayestat aussgangen, vnd beschehen

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Bestendige Vnd Warhafftige Verantwortung, John Frederich, Elector Of Saxony (1503-1554)

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Defense by Elector John Frederick of Saxony and Landgrave Philip of Hesse against the charges of Emperor Charles V that they are rebellious vassals. The princes counter that the real reason for the the Pope's and Emperor's making war against them is their Evangelical faith.

Full title: Der Durchleuchtigst vnd Durchleüchtigen Hochgebornen Fürsten vnd Herren, Herrn Johans Friderichen, Hertzogen zu Sachssen ... Und herrn Philipsen, Landgrauen zü Hessen ... Bestendige vnd warhafftige verantwortung, auch im Rechten gegründete widderlegung : Warumb die vormeinte vrsachen ... zuvorleumen vnterstanden, Inn facto vnd inn der that nicht war ... Das auch derselbe genante Kayser …

Warhaffte Vnd Gegründte Meldung Vnd Anzeigen Der Geschwinden, Tückischen, Bösen Anschleg Vnd Practick, Johann Schradin

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Political satire against Charles V in the form of a dream by a Protestant preacher. In the dream, the Emperor has become a vassal of Rome and that Germans are released from their obedience to him.

Full title: Warhaffte vnd gegründte Meldung vnd Anzeigen der geschwinden, tückischen, bösen Anschleg vnd Practick : so wider die löblichenprotestierenden Stende, vnd Euangeliums einig Verwanten, durch die grossenFeind Gottes, den Bapst, vnd seinem Anhang, fürgenummen, vnd zu jemerlichenvnwiderbringlichem Vndergehen, vnd verderben des deudschen Lands, erdachtseind. Item Vrsach der genötigten, vnd gedrungnen Defension vnd Gegenwehr. Auch wie sich darinne zu halten sey. Gottes Wort bleiht …

Recusationsschrifft, Unknown

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

In this tract, the leaders of the Schmalkald League formally announce their intention not to participate in the Council of Trent, and give reasons why they are unable to do so. These include their objection to the Pope's having called it, since the Pope, as Bishop of Rome, has no legitimate power over other bishops, and their not recognizing the Council of Trent as a free and ecumenical council.

Full title: Recusatio[n]schrifft, in welcher alle protestierende Religions vnd Eynungs verwandte Stende, Rechtmessige vnd ergründete Ursach anzeigen warumb jre Chur vnd F.G. vnd sie, das vermeint, von Bapst Paulo dem Dritten, …

Beuelch, Das Euangelion Belangendt, Henry Duke Of Saxony (1473-1541)

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Heinrich, a staunch Lutheran, announces the death of his brother the Duke George of Albertine Saxony, an equally committed Catholic, and decrees that Saxony is now to follow the reformed religion.

Full title: Des durchleuchtigen hochgebornen Fürsten vnd Herrn[n], herrn[n] Hainrichen Hertzoge[n] zu Sachssen [et]˜c. Beuelch, das Euangelion belangendt

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Apologia, Das Ist, Ein Vertedigs Rede Georgij Wicelij Widder Seine Affterreder Die Luteristen, Mit Sampt Kurtzer Abconterfeyung Luterischer Secten, Vnd Preis Alter Römischen Kirchen, Nützlich Zu Lesen, Georg Witzel (1501-1573)

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Witzel, a Catholic priest who converted to Lutheranism, explains his break with Luther and return to the Church of Rome in response to the attacks of Lutherans against him. Bound with: Melliflui ac devotissimi patris beati Bernhardi…

Full title: Apologia, das ist, ein vertedigs rede Georgij Wicelij widder seine affterreder die Luteristen, mit sampt kurtzer abconterfeyung Luterischer secten, vnd preis alter Römischen Kirchen, nützlich zu lesen : Auch wie er von der Kirchen ynn die secten kommen, vnd von den selbigen widderumb zu der Kirchen geflohen ist

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Epistola Ad Henricum Viii. Sept. 1, 1525, Martin Luther (1483-1546)

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Letters exchanged in 1525 between Henry VIII and Martin Luther.

Full title: Literarum, quibus inuictissimus princeps, Henricus octauus ... respondit, ad quandam epistolam Martini Lutheri, ad se miss, et ipsius Lutheran quo epistol exemplum

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