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1901

Kletzing, Henry F. (b. 1850)

Book

Title: Progress of a race or the remarkable advancement of the Afro-American...

Full title is: "Progress of a race or the remarkable advancement of the Afro-American from the bondage of slavery, ignorance and poverty to the freedom of citizenship, intelligence, affluence, honor and trust." Published by J. L. Nichols & Co. Co-authored by William Henry Crogman, a professor at Clark University in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes an introduction by Booker T.

GLC06126.01

4 January 1901

Brown, Walter T. (fl. 1900-1901)

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. S. W. K. Brown

Rare envelope.

GLC04546.017

08 January 1901

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Typed letter signed

Title: to John Cullen Bryant

Replying to a letter from Bryant, received the day before. Comments, "I have to say that I do not consider the picture you send a good one. What I regard as the best obtainable photograph of myself..shows me in white uniform, with cap." Typed on executive stationery. Header on the upper left side, "Office of the Admiral/ 1747 Rhode Island Avenue" in blue ink. Watermarked Crane & Co Dalton Mass.

GLC00273.03

1901/01/14

Fiske, John (1842-1901)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. L. Sibley re: about writing plans

GLC02453.13

19 January 1901

Harpers Weekly

Print

Title: Harpers Weekly - The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island

A single page from an issue of Haper's Weekly from January 19, 1901. This page features a series of photographs entitled, "The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island." The photographs feature the Ellis Island immigration station, a family of immigrants, the baggage room, and a group of immigrants waiting for a boat to New York. On the reverse side of the page there is a series of articles concerning society and news of the day entitled, "This Busy World" and written by E.S. Martin.

GLC09790

21 January 1901-22 January 1901

Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Wants his family to spend the winter with him after they find land. Feels he has to make up for his past drinking and gambling, and states, "All my best endeavors for the rest of my life shall be put forward to atone for my neglect during the past year and a half." Describes himself as a "broken reed" and hopes his son doesn't turn out like him.

GLC05245.08

25 January 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

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 snow is and how different it is not the snow in Nome. Sees an Indian village. Detailed daily activities. And also mentions that he misses her and all.

GLC05755.027

3 February 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

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

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

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. And also expresses his feelings about her.

GLC05755.029

17 February 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Temperatures have reached 48 degrees below zero. Detailed weather report. Dislikes how he dislikes washing and sewing. Explains what he wears in details. Complains about her people gambling. Thinks about the past and hope and preys for that can he be back together with Clara.

GLC05755.030

1901/02/20

Reed, Edward (1846-1930)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to whom it may concern re: revolutionary services of William Thompson -with autograph letter signed of H. Livingston Rogers, 2 February 1901, 1p.

Edward Reed, the state librarian and editor of the Pennsylvania archives, certifies that William Thompson served as 2nd Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental Line. With cover letter from H. Livingston Rogers to Johnston Livingston, 21 February 1901, New York. He states that the enclosed report gives a valid record of his great grandfather William Thompson.

GLC03107.04178

22 February 1901

Edward VII, King of Great Britain (1841-1910)

Letter signed

Title: to William Ernest

Writes to Ernest, the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar Eisenach. Announces the death of his mother Victoria. Signed "Edward Rex" with his addition of the day and closing salutation "Good Brother and Cousin." Written on black-bordered stationery.

GLC00496.024

24 February 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Detailed weather report, and his quest to find after the storm. Explains the situation with the mail. And also explains why his clothes stops him from going to church.

GLC05755.031

26 February 1901

Brown, Walter T. (fl. 1900-1901)

Envelope

Title: to Harvey L. Brown

GLC04546.018

3 March 1901

Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Describes doctoring Pearson for badly frozen toes, wrists, and cheeks,using carbonized water and vaseline. Complains about the long winter. "March has come in like a lamb and will probably go out like the proverbial lion."

GLC05245.09

3 March 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: Very upset, his brother came back and he received the 2 missing letters between him and his brother. Thinks the letter is dull and uninteresting.

GLC05755.032

1901/03/04

Underwood & Underwood

Photograph

Title: The Supreme Moment - Chief Justice Fuller administering the Oath of Office to President William McKinley

The photograph shows the podium in the middle distance and from a slight angle. McKinley occupies the exact center of the shot.

GLC06449.14

7 March 1901

Brown, Walter T. (fl. 1900-1901)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. S. W. K. Brown

GLC04546.019

9 March 1901

Brown, Walter T. (fl. 1900-1901)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harvey L. Brown

Mentions siege of Peking, bombardment of Taku forts. Asks whether they received 'The Siege of Peking' or the photographs of the "bombardment of the Taku Forts."

GLC04546.020

9 March 1901

Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert W. Jeffery

Archer recounts his acquaintance and satisfaction with Jeffery's good service at Tredegar Iron works and "in the various Depts for 10 years." He offers to vouch for Jeffery to help him get a job with the Proped Steel Car Co in Pittsburgh. Written on Tredegar Iron Works stationary.

GLC01896.140

9 March 1901

Ferguson, W.G. (fl. 1890-1900)

Typed letter signed

Title: to whom it may concern

Letter of recommendation for Richard W Jeffery from the treasurer of the Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works. "It gives me great pleasure to state I have known Mr. Richard W. Jeffery for the past 15 years, and know him to be sober, intelligent and of the highest charcater." Letterhead reads: "Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works. Locomotive Builders."

GLC01896.141

10 March 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

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

23 March 1901

Brown, Walter T. (fl. 1900-1901)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. S. W. K. Brown

Dissension among European forces. Writes in part: "[I]f the troops are not soon out of China they will be mixed up -- England and Russia have been at swords' points over a bit of land on the river bank in Tientsin. Entrenchments thrown up and men sleeping in their hacks expecting battle every min...".

GLC04546.021

23 March 1901

Noyes, Laverne (1849-1919)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To F. B. Noyes

Letter from Laverne W. Noyes thanking Frank Noyes for his assistance in tracing Laverne's ancestry. He mentions including a recently-published book on the topic, but the book seems to have gotten separated from the letter.

GLC02150.27

24 March 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

(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 fix a dilemma between his mother and Clara.

GLC05755.034

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