Letters from Notable Figures

Manuscripts and letters from 19th and early 20th century authors and intellectuals, showcasing personal correspondence and reflections in elegant script.

Sanborn, Franklin Benjamin, ALS to Oliver Wendell Holmes. Mar. 20, 1884., 1884-03-20, Concord, MA, Intellectuals, United States, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882, 3 leaves, 4 written sides

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph letter to John Biddulph Martin, London, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Lavinia Norcross Dickinson, Amherst, Mass., autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 4 February 1892 , Paying bills, Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

Brief aan Andries Bonger, Émile Bernard, in or before 1897 letter Cairo paper. ink writing (processes) / pen passions, emotions, affections. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). family life. money Spain. France. Alexandria. Cairo. Egypt. Jerusalem

The first page of the manuscript of Vladimir Lenin's "The draft regulation on workers' control" October (November) 1917

Letter by Egon Schiele to Edith and Adele Harms written in pencil on paper before January 14, 1915, documenting personal correspondence from early 20th-century Austria.

Julie Grinnell (Storrow) Cruger autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, New York? , Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, Women, Suffrage. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Correspondence

Alexander Cozens, 1717-1786, British, 1746, Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, bound in vellum, Spine: 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm) and Sheet: 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 inches (18.7 x 13 cm), architectural subject, buildings, forum, Grand Tour, ruins, sketches, trees, Italy, Rome

Letter to Jan Veth, Rijksakademie van Visual Arts, 1922 letter Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing Dutch East Indies, The

Letter from Egon Schiele to Heinrich Benesch dated July 10, 1913, written in ink with a feather pen on paper, containing personal communication.

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph letter to John Biddulph Martin, London, January 25, 1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Rebecca B. Spring autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Perth Amboy, N. J., 14 February 1884 , Fuller, Margaret, 1810-1850

Page from Egon Schiele's memory book, ink (blue) on paper, October 31, 1943, including contributions from Arthur Roessler and annotations on memories.

Letter to Andries Bonger, Odilon Redon, 1903 letter Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). applied arts, arts and crafts; industrial design. exhibition ~ art. drawing Vienna. Weimar. Berlin

Draft letter from Egon Schiele to Dr. Wilhelm John written on October 2, 1918, in pencil and purple ink on paper, serving as preliminary correspondence.

Letter from Peter the Great, 9 June 1672, 8 February 1725, Tsar and Grand Duke of Russia, to Duke Carl Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf concerning the plan of a marriage with the Emperor's second daughter Anna Petrovna, page 1, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century document

Written Instructions for Making a Suit. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 23 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry De Wolfe.

Design Sketch and Description of an Invention by Alexander Graham Bell

Painting in a list, 1858 Leaf 19 Verso from a sketchbook with 19 sheets. paper. pencil picture, painting

Annotation. Leaf 27 Recto from a sketchbook with 35 blades meant during the expedition to Nova Zembla in 1880.

Letter Aan Philip Zilcken, Marianne von der Launitz, 1928 letter Alley paper. ink writing (processes) / pen Paris

Sala mine and silver plant chronology.sala silver mine.ur Carl Sahlin mountain historical collection.

Letter addressed to the Duke of Cambridge by Sir Charles Warren thanking him for his donation to the police office. Sir Charles Warren (1840-1927) a British engineer who was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in March 1886.

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Zula Maud Woodhull autograph note, Hove, Sussex, England, approximately 1927-1930. Zula Maud Woodhull autograph note, Hove, Sussex, England, approximately 1927-1930

Shaker Visionary Image. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 21.7 x 17 cm (8 9/16 x 6 11/16 in.). Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.

Annie Fields autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston , Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, Women, Suffrage. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Correspondence

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph note, Bredon's Norton, Worcestershire, Eng.?, approximately 1901-1927 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Letter from Clara Schumann to Maria Anna <Preussen, Princess>

Envelope with letter Visual and Verbal Communication, personal correspondence

Measurements in reference to Lawrence St., November 1 1884 , Rivers, Streets. Lawrence

Photographic negative showing a page from a book by Max Jaffé around 1877. The image documents text, printing, and page layout.

Italy. Genoa. 800-1849 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Whitridge, F.W., 1888

Ein eigenhändiger Brief von Martin Luther an seine Hausfrau Katharina vom 18. September 1541, digitale verbesserte Reproduktion eines Originals aus de...

DINNER held by KING KARL AND QUEEN OLGA OF WURTEMBERG at (). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1880. Rare Book Division

Letter to Maria Mickiewiczówna; Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932); 1.10.1915 (1915-00-00-1915-00-00);Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932), Mickiewicz (family), Mickiewicz, Maria (1868-1952), Mickiewicz, Maria (1868-1952)-addressee, purchase (provenance)

Letter from the Marquise of Pompadour to the Duke of Chaulnes dated 26 June 1760, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Letter from Heinrich Böhler to Egon Schiele dated May 31, 1915, written in green ink on paper, showing handwritten correspondence and textual content.

James Mathews Legaré, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold , American literature, 19th century, History and criticism, Authors, American, 19th century, Correspondence, Authors and publishers, Poets, American, 19th century, Correspondence. Rufus W. Griswold Papers

Letter from Karl Otten to Egon Schiele written on 13-14 December 1914 using black ink on paper, illustrating written communication in early 20th-century Europe.

Part of the Testament of Martin Luther, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1880 - 1930 letter paper. pencil writing (processes) / printing the graphic arts Paris

Hugo, Victor (N.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), Cotau to eat (Around 441-444; 515-516; 505-506; 5583-558) (dummy title). Ink on paper. Houses of Victor Hugo Paris - Guernsey.

Letter to George Hendrik Breitner, Jan Veth, 1889 letter Letter contains an answer from George Hendrik Breitner to Jan Veth. Bussum paper. ink writing (processes) / pen money

Poll photo collection. Travel to Poland. Guestbook of Wijnhuis Fukier: a page with comments from several guests. 1934. Poland, Warsaw

Letter from Egon Schiele to Johannes Fischer written on July 8, 1915, using black and purple ink on paper.

Aged Memoranda Paper

Lazarus, Annie, 1888 - 1894

Suicide note, Written and signed by Annie Moore. Page 1. Moore was a registered nurse. The note was found near her body in Jim Jones cabin, along with a number of other members of the Jonestown leadership circle

Ornithological, Field, Diaries, of, A, Graham, Brown, 1947-1957, An intricately handwritten page captures a personal narrative. The text describes a journey involving the narrator, engaging in activities related to nature and possibly local wildlife. There are references to observations made during this adventure, including details about a specific location that features a tall structure, likely a tower, which supports a nest. The author reflects on the experiences and surroundings, infusing the writing with a sense of nostalgia and connection to the environment. The accompanying sketch or drawing adds a visual representation that complements the narrative, emphasizing themes of exploration and discovery in a natural setting.

Letter from Egon Schiele to Johannes Fischer dated July 8, 1915, written in black and purple ink on paper.

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Newton Centre, 11 January 1897 , Abolitionists, United States, History, 19th century, Women, Suffrage. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Correspondence

vintage handwriting with a text in undefined language. manuscript. parchment. grunge paper background

Emily Tennyson autograph letter signed to Mrs. Gatty, Farringford, Isle of Wight, 2 January 1867 , Authors' spouses, Great Britain, Correspondence, Families, Great Britain, Social life and customs, 19th century, Poets, English, 19th century, Family relationships, Tennyson, Hallam Tennyson, Baron, 1852-1928, Tennyson, Lionel, 1854-1886, Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph note, Bredon's Norton, Worcestershire, Eng.?, approximately 1901-1927 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph letter to John Biddulph Martin, London, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

View no. 4, Sumter Gateway and ruins of Major Anderson's quarters on the right, and Captain Foster's on the left; showing also the arrangement of one of the four Columbiads for throwing shells on Morris Island.. The Robin G. Stanford Collection, Digitized 2015 Funding from Center for Civil War Photography. Charleston (S.C.), History, Civil War, 1861-1865, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, South Carolina, Charleston.

Man at team, Mount Upton, Guilford, New York, United States..

Suicide note, Written and signed by Annie Moore. Page 2. Moore was a register nurse and one of the leaders of the Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana. Nov. 18, 1978.

Zula Maud Woodhull autograph note, Hove, Sussex, England, approximately 1927-1930. Zula Maud Woodhull autograph note, Hove, Sussex, England, approximately 1927-1930

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph letter to John Biddulph Martin, London, approximately 1883-1897 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Autograph of Lorenzo Perosi (1872-1956) an Italian composer of sacred music and member of the Giovane Scuola. Dated 20th Century

Ornithological, Field, Diaries, of, A. Graham Brown, 1947-1957., The scene captures a collection of three eggs nestled in a natural setting, surrounded by rocky terrain. The texture of the ground contrasts with the smooth shells of the eggs, highlighting their delicate form. The surrounding environment appears rugged and wild, suggesting a remote location. Above the visual, handwritten notes provide insights into an observational study, reflecting on the discovery and the species involved. The text indicates an exploration of the wildlife in the area, documenting the find with a sense of curiosity and wonder.

Authority certificate from Barette, Christopher, MP Peto, 1961 letter Paper, pre-glued, handwritten, whereby the barette of Seyss Inquart (NG-735-A) is actually labeled and the method of finding it is described; English. Signed and dated. Marlborough paper. ink writing (processes) Netherlands

Facsimile of the oldest document written in German, King Konrad IV confirms the settlement of the town of Kaufbeuren with Folcmar von Kemenathen, July 25, 1240 / Faksimile der ältesten in deutscher Sprache abgefaßten Urkunde, König Konrad IV. bestätigt den Vergleich der Stadt Kaufbeuren mit Folcmar von Kemenathen, 25. Juli 1240, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph note, Bredon's Norton, Worcestershire, Eng.?, approximately 1901-1927 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Letter to Philip Zilcken, Jan Toorop, 1912 letter Nijmegen paper. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). drawing. the graphic arts

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph note, Bredon's Norton, Worcestershire, Eng.?, approximately 1901-1927 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Victoria Woodhull Martin autograph note, Bredon's Norton, Worcestershire, Eng.?, approximately 1901-1927 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Handwritten letter by Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) a French Romantic composer. Dated 19th Century

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1922 letter Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing the graphic arts. money

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