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‎MARIANA TOWNSEND‎

‎1923 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY DETAILING A GRAND JUBILEE AROUND THE WORLD TOUR WITH HISTORIC STOPS IN EGYPT AND THE SUEZ CANAL HANDWRITTEN BY A SUPER WOMAN DIARIST‎

‎ABOARD THE S.S. SAMARIA. Good. 1923. On offer is a sensational original manuscript diary written in a souvenir Around the World Log Book for the Golden Jubilee in 1923 beginning January 24th departing New York aboard the S.S. Samaria to return four months later. The 112 page book which has a scrapbook quality; tucked in are postcards newspaper articles cards the passenger list etc. was handwritten by a super diarist Mariana Townsend a 60 year old woman who has an excellent eye for detail and a great sense of humor that translate to the page wonderfully well. Besides the great narrative this was a historical trip in a number of ways: we learn as she writes in her wonderfully descriptive way that the Samaria was hailed: "the largest ship ever to pass through the 98 miles of ditch" having been permitted to go through the Suez Canal at the cost of $30000. Of particular interests to Egyptologists and historians of post World War I Egypt will find extensive entries of her time there and all the more fascinating as they traveled with a noted archaeologist and then later toured tombs mere months after the discovery of Tutankhamen's Tomb. She also notes the unrest: when she is in Cairo and a bomb goes off and she writes about the presence of all the English soldiers because Egypt has become so dangerous. Uniquely the ship is used as their home base and only occasionally do they stay in a hotel. An enclosed article states: "SAMARIA SAILS FOR TRIP AROUND WORLD WITH 348 TOURISTS: Magistrate Jean Norris will study women and children's courts abroad: Insurance Heads on Ship. The Cunard liner Samaria sailed yesterday for an easterly cruise around the world under the auspices of Thomas Cook and Son. The voyage marks the golden jubilee of their tourist business. The ship dressed in flags of the international code carried 848 tourists representing practically every section of the United States. Magistrate Jean H. Norris who is taking the trip which will end with the arrival here again of the Samaria on May 31 will observe as far as possible the conditions under which women and children live in other countries of the world as well as the manner in which they are treated in courts. Darwin P. Kingsley president of the New York Life Insurance Company accompanied by Mrs. Kingsley and their daughter Miss Hope Kingsley was a passenger. Although he will not have the opportunity of visiting the large financial centers abroad Mr. Kinsley said he would study conditions of the countries at the various points of call and renew acquaintances in Japan which he visited three years ago with the Vanderbilt party. Others on the Samaria were: Forrest F. Dryden former president of the Prudential Insurance Company of America and Mrs. Dryden; Mrs. Stanford White widow of the architect who was slain by Harry thaw; Charles T. Barney of 4 East Sixty-sixth street; Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. De Forest who will visit the Luxor tomb which is now being excavated; Henry D. Pierce of Indianapolis who is making his thirty eighth trip abroad and Mrs. Frank C. Henderson who has visited every country in the world but likes no place quite as well as her home in Roslyn L. I." Mariana attends a lecture by Dr. De Forest the Robert W. mentioned previously while sailing in the Red Sea which she describes in detail. De Forest was the President of the Metropolitan Museum of Art In New York and Tutankhamen's Tomb had only recently been discovered in November 1922. The Metropolitan Museum was asked to help with the excavation and I believe that's why De Forest is heading to Egypt on the Samaria. Here are some snippets: 1923 "January 25th At Sea. My room as I felt pretty miserable till towards evening. January 26th At Sea. Friday a rough day. I came down before luncheon and sat in the lounge. While there my chair and table suddenly pushed itself across the room together with other people and chairs but no damage was done. At luncheon which I had with Mamie at Dr. Maitland's table a terrible big wave which I saw coming slapped against the side of the ship and many people were thrown down and one table smashed and much crockery in the kitchen. I held on to the table and was not disturbed." "February 3rd Gibraltar. From my window quite early I could see the African shore and then the Rock of Gibraltar in the distance. We made an early start for the shore in perfect weather landing on the ocean side. We found carriages waiting for us which held three so I joined a Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft of San Francisco and went about with them. We were driven through the town to the Rock where we were taken up a steep enough climb through the passage cut in the rock during the siege of 1784 by the British where we looked out through openings cut for guns in the living rock. I could not go all the way and saw quite enough to satisfy me so sat down on a step and waited for my party on their downward way and wrote postals dated "In the heart of the Rock of Gibraltar." We saw quantities of fortifications but of course nothing that would really show us anything. All cameras were temporarily confiscated. We went shopping but most of the things came from somewhere else so I did not want them….Returned to the ship at 1 o'clock for luncheon and started for Algiers." She visits the Arab quarters and talks about beggars and women standing in the doorways calling out to you as you passed. Then Naples Sorrento and on to Egypt. "February 11th Alexandria to Cairo. We landed at Alexandria about 7 Sunday morning. The city looking quite impressive as it approaches with its domes and minaret's against the palms in the early morning sky. I saw the sun rise and the city but its outline the city was all that I saw of it as we were put on the train close by the boat and started at once for Cairo. The country was very interesting as we passed. Very green and well watered by irrigation ditches. The water being carried by shaduf's walked by a buffalo each who moved a shaft round and round ceaselessly apparently. There were numerous little villages which at first I thought looked like those in Southern Colorado of adobe but the difference was that though the walls were _____ in appearance the wraps were either of palm leaves or if brick were _____. Almost every village had a large white dome in one part which marked the tomb of someone of rank probably in the religious world. We had luncheon on the train in our compartment but served "table d' hote". About 2:30 we reached Cairo having got quiet used to the sight of camels donkey's with their masters sitting over their hind legs and wearing long shirted garments of various colors with either feg I think she might mean pjr which is an Egyptian word for turban or turbans on their heads and women veiled and unveiled in black chiefly. In Cairo we were taken to Shepherd's where Lydia and I had a room adjoining Mamie's and Marian's. The hotel was as gay as I had been led to expect. Native servants literally swarmed all men dressed either in long white night gowns with scarlet belt and fez or in dark blue and brown uniform gay with gold braid. I never was anywhere where there were so many servants. There were white European head waiters and chambermaids mostly French. The guests were of every shade and color but mostly white. There were very dark Egyptians of rank and an Indian barber with two Indian ladies in wonderful gowns; Spanish French and Italians. The hotel itself if very beautiful with Moorish and Arabic decorations and the present style of clothes are so gay that there was always a brilliant one. At times we saw English officers but here was so much unrest among the natives and white who were in the city General Allenby issued a proclamation that all people in a certain district would be searched for arms that there would be a caravan around this district and that there could be no assemblages of the people. All this was because 14 English men had lately been murdered and while we were there Cairo a bomb was thrown which injured two soldiers. Mamie saw a Dr. Geaney an Englishman who she had employed last year and he told her that "for the first time he must go back on Johnny Bull" as through his work among the natives he saw how the British were treating them unfairly. He had never had any fear in going about even in the worst quarters but now he said for the first time since he had lived in Cairo over 30 years he carried a pistol. Very grand looking Lancers with pennants fluttering from their lances paraded the streets in pairs. We understood that the native police were also under the control of the English…….Monday A.M. all four went to the pyramids and Sphinx driving out in a motor over a well made road. At the Mina House we descended and Mamie and I took a "Sand Cart" a two-wheeled affair and the girls took donkeys for the trip. Not long to the edge of the desert. We had seen the pyramids from a long way off and near by they looked exactly as I expected them to look. The Sphinx had more color there being much red in the stone and although she is so battered in her features she has a quiet dignity which is very impressive. Her origin is lost in the history of time no one ever having been able to discover anything about her……" "February 16th Through the Suez Canal. It took us 17 hours to pass through the canal with a pilot before us and another at the stern and a rowboat which was attached to the bow but kept over on each side of us all the way through. The bill for the passage of the boat and the attendant's boats was $30000. The Samaria was the largest ship ever to pass through the 98 miles of ditch and extra precautions were taken on the account. She reached Suez at about sunset in time to see the numerous light houses gleam forth but we made not stop. I spent most of the day in my cabin as I had something of a cold. There was great sameness in the view the green water of the canal except when we passed through the Bittia Lakes the desert each side except where the winds had piled up drifts in a few places. Most of it was level with no vegetation or inhabitants except once a caravan was seen. The coloring of the waste of sand over which the clouds of time cast their shadows was very interesting to some people." "February 19th A warm night but not unbearable followed by a warm day but by no means as bad as we had been led to expect. Spent most of the day on the upper deck. At 5 o'clock had the pleasure of hearing with a very few others Mr. Robert de Forest talk of what he saw at Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings near Sukaar as President of the Metropolitan Museum he having had the opportunity of seeing "all that there was to see" there last week. He told us that when the discovery was made by Mr. Carter the head of Lord Carnarvon's work they were so overwhelmed that they called him to ask if they could have the services of the Metropolitan Museum force who were working in the next valley to aid them and that they would gladly pay for their services. Mr. De Forest replied that the whole Metropolitan artifact men photographers scientists and diggers were at their services for as long as they wanted them. Mr. De Forest told in a very simple way of the treasures seen and answered all the questions simply but refused to draw any conclusions as to the history or exact dates as the objects found as they had had no time to really study them as yet. He told us that negotiations were in progress between our government and the Egyptians in which the government of England and France were taking part to settle the whole question of the rights of explorers in Egypt. Hitherto the explorer who always worked without support from the Egyptian government divides equally with the aforesaid government. The men on the ship are all in white today as well as the chairs. A pleasant entertainment in the evening of Indian poetry and music closing with some Indian Love songs charmingly sung by a Miss Holmes." They head on to the Arabian Sea Agra where she visits a deserted city Bombay Colombo Bay of Bengal Calcutta Rangoon Sumatra Port of Batavia Singapore Manila Canton Hong Kong China Sea Magasaki Kobbe Osaka Tokio Kyoto then across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. They spend one day/night in Honolulu then head for San Francisco. Spend a few days in San Francisco and then on to the Panama Canal. That's a fantastic entry as they pass through the canal. Back out on the Caribbean Sea the Atlantic and home to New York on May 31st. The journal measures about 6" x 9" and it's a three ring binder so there are a few pages loose from the binder but all pages accounted for. Overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MARIANA TOWNSEND SS SAMARIA AROUND THE WORLD TRAVEL OCEAN TRAVEL GRAND TOUR EGYPT GOLDEN JUBILEE TUTANKHAMEN'S TOMB CUNARD POST WORLD WAR I WW1. WWI ARCHAEOLOGY PALAEONTOLOGY NAUTICAL MARINE MARITIME HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0002035

‎PORTER JUDSON SMITH‎

‎1912 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY SADLY HANDWRITTEN BY A VERY SICK MAN IN THE FINAL MONTHS OF HIS LIFE‎

‎SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS. Good. 1912. On offer is a sad original manuscript diary that serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the daily misery of infirmity. Of 130 handwritten pages only 51 of those pages have to do with personal entries and one cannot help but notice the handwriting becomes shaky and weakens as the illness progresses. Authored by Porter Judson Smith born Sept. 22 1848 in N. Chelmsford Massachusetts of Springfield Massachusetts Smith perhaps knowing the end is coming uses a financial ledger to begin his a diary from June 23rd 1912 through October 7th 1912. Casual research finds that he died December 9 1912 from Phthisis Pulmonalis Tuberculosis of the Lungs accompanied by wasting away of the body. Here are some snippets: 1912 "June 24th Fair and very hot. I sat on porch awhile. Went to bed at nine. Had light dinner. Not as much of a chill but a good deal fever. Mother with Mrs. Doubleday. Visited a sick woman at hospital Springfield Hospital. Maude took children to see Barnum parade." "July 2nd Fair and cool but nice morning and A.M. Warm after 9 o'clock. Fred started for shore this morning. It was hard to say good bye. He didn't want to go a bit and we all had to wipe the tears away. Bro Seaman called. Just escaped chill but took a high fever." "July 12th Some cooler and great relief. I got on better today as Lizzie bathed my feet and legs. Mrs. Gates came in with two chapel sisters; Brown and Weaver. Miss Brown laid hands on me and prayed for my recovery." "July 24th Fair and cold. Much warmer through day. Had poor day all through. Lizzie has given up going to campground on my account." "July 28th Fair and ideal day for opening of camp meeting. Fred returned from Blandford Mountain this P.M. Lizzie went up to campground this P.M. Bro. Sherman of Worcester called. A good visit. Ray and Edith called this A.M. on their way to camp meeting." "August 5th Fair and cold. I sat up about two hours. Am feeling much better. My faith that I shall be restored to health is stronger and it seems to me the Lord will raise me up. Fred was going to Blandford but his family he claimed could not go." "August 19th Fair. Maude washed for Mrs. Scott. Lizzie all discouraged. Things have a dark look for us. I am very poorly." "August 27th Fair and cool. A delightful day. Sat up 1 ½ hours. Am improving a little but very slow. The great ancient order of Hibernians are holding a convention in town. A hard looking crowd. A lot of rum ____ bound under oat to protect the Pope. Mrs. Gates called this P.M." "August 30th Weather was very cold in morning but fair and breezy all day. We needed a fire all day. I had a bad spell after being up yesterday and had a chill and followed by a fever attack. Dr. Weston arrived from his vacation to see me tomorrow. I am feeling better tonight." "September 22nd This is my birthday. Fair nice day. Lizzie attended morning service. I have passed a good day. Bro and Sr. Nott Bro and Sr. Pike came here to sing and what a feast I had. Such a beautiful sing. Such harmony. A glorious day to me. Also Bro. Underwood came with them. A shower of postal cards yesterday. Entirely unexpected." The rest of the pages 79 of them have to do with expenses and miscellaneous notes and they date from 1909 - 1911. Many names are mentioned: Dr. Weston Bates Seaman Nichols Underwood Florence Jenson Doubleday Agnes Jenson Hewlett Brown Weaver Curry Lewis Fleming Scott Fuller Ellen Smith Bailey Anderson Hayes Lockwood H. Berwick Kendall and more. The 4 x 6¾ inch diary is overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF PORTER JUDSON SMITH SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS NEW ENGLAND PHTHISIS PULMONALIS TUBERCULOSIS TB TUBERCLE BACILLUS SAD DIARIES ILLNESS AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002043

‎LT BARLOW [?]‎

‎1948 - 1949 SUPERB ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY DETAILING LIFE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN HANDWRITTEN BY A KEEN EYED ERUDITE WAC LIEUTENANT‎

‎OCCUPIED JAPAN TOKYO. Good. 1948. On offer is a super original 1948 - 1949 manuscript diary handwritten by an unidentified WAC Women's Army Corps while she was stationed in Occupied Japan. The book proper is from 1945 has an ownership name stamped in gilt: James E. Barlow perhaps a father or brother It appears she was a lieutenant in the Civil Intelligence Service but was not happy with her job as a pool typist. She had been promised a different position and tried several times to be transferred but that proved to be very difficult. Eventually she worked in the Motion Picture Division. The writer begins her service with travel on Oct 15 1948 on the North Coast Limited to Seattle. After several days of rail travel and a stay in Seattle the author left for Tokyo on Oct 26 aboard the General M. M. Patrick. She proves to be an excellent diarist making detailed descriptions of the people she met her surroundings and intimate thoughts of post War Japan and the effort to rebuild its society. She has many unique insights into the effort given she was an officer in the typing pool but hobnobbing with high society. This is true throughout the journal. Her ocean voyage was not pleasant she was seasick and described the terrible storm they encountered and the pitching of the ship which at times was dangerous. Here are some snippets: Oct 20 the talk of the train was a drunk who seemed almost crazy "alcoholic psycho" an ex-army nurse & bride said - & she once worked in Norwich Conn Hospital with the insane. I ignored him so he told me I was horrible - He'd asked "Lemme talk to you wouldn't you like to haf me talk to you". The dining room steward threatened to put him off the train & would have done it he was so loud and incoherent & a pest - but he took reprimands so politely and apologetically & no one of the passengers would complain that they didn't do it. Even the Lt Col who had been his drinking buddy tried & tried to shush him. Oct 28 When I tried to go down the hall to bathe later the man across the hall from me sat on the bed nearly naked beer bottles around. I got Kathy to watch me in - luckily cause he tried to get friendly. Later knocked on my door and telephoned too. Glad he checked out very early. Nov 4 R.K. in our stateroom is the overbearing type of N Yawk - - - - with a greatly exaggerated opinion of herself. And she has a sweater with Hubba-Hubba above and below each breast and across the back. Nov 11 I didn't meet Helen Gibson's Major Kelly. The last I saw of the "leech" from Boston she was snuggled up pressed against one of the army officers on our ship and twisting a button on his chest & rolling her "bedroom" eyes at him as Lana calls them - oh yes she had on her sexy shoes of course. I wonder where she'll wind up and how." The author is involved with a man named Bob who was also in the army and stationed in Japan. They seem to be social with fairly high ranking officers and Japanese private citizens of some standing often visiting their homes. They shop quite a bit in the Japanese markets comparing prices to those in the PX. They seemed to be interested in purchasing items for their value rather than souvenirs. She wrote about the army and much of what she had to say was not very complimentary - the red tape inefficiency bad verdict in an army trial pay reduction etc. On one occasion she saw General MacArthur: Nov 18 "On my way back I saw a crowd gathered to watch MacArthur leave the Dai Ielia Bldg - it was another half hour before he came out but it was fun. All over quickly and away he went in a big black limousine - a few MPs clicking heels and Jap guards keeping crowd back and Jap street sweepers getting leaves and dirt swept up in time. As a man beside me said the "ceremony" is very important here and is less than any other country would do in similar circumstances. Yet it was "God descending from heaven and riding off in his chariot"" The author made every effort to explore Japan whenever she had the chance. For some reason she wanted very badly to pat Hirohito's white horse and she finally managed to do so. She often mentions the damage from the bombing and her descriptions are filled with the Japanese culture and customs she observed. Her detailed entries are sometimes so long it is difficult to transcribe one here. This is an abbreviated entry of her comments on the handling of Japanese sewage. A bit gross and not what you'd find in a travel guide: Dec 10 "Sometime I'll have to get on the subject of honey buckets - they're just unavoidable in Japan - wooden and luckily covered they are carted in most anything but usually a low flat affair drawn by a horse or bullock - maybe 10 or 15 to a cart. The man walks along outside - he "cheats" if he rides as it's against the law.there's always a stream of them along the main thoroughfare. At the ends of small side streets are frequently a cluster of honey buckets probably set out as we would set out our garbage to be collected.of course we have modern plumbing such as it is but probably most of Japan doesn't and this is the sewage system except when men and children use the sidewalk or open sewers.often there's not much odor but sometimes the stench is horrible.and the farmer carries a bucket plus a long pole with a dipper on the end of it and he ladles out the contents in his garden.we saw a woman with a honey bucket taking out the contents by hand and scattering it in a garden - we think and hope it was earth she was dealing with that way." The author wrote about her voyage to Japan and the first few months after her arrival. After that the entries become more sporadic with long gaps between entries. She seemed to write when she had the urge after a special sight seeing trip event social gathering or when she just wanted to vent or put her opinion on a subject down on paper. All of it is very interesting and the author presents an insightful and personal look at post-war Japan and the army occupation. There are about 123 handwritten pages altogether. The book measures 7" x 4" and is overall VG. ; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF OCCUPIED JAPAN WAC CIVIL INTELLIGENCE SERVICE MOTION PICTURE DIVISION WWII WW2 WAR IN THE PACIFIC GENERAL MACARTHUR WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS POST WORLD WAR II EFFORT TO REBUILD JAPAN PACIFIC THEATRE WOMEN IN WAR WOMEN'S STUDIES GENDER STUDIES JAMES E. BARLOW POLAND SPRING MAINE HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002042

‎UNKNOWN‎

‎c1870s ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF ONE MAN'S TIME HUNTING FISHING AND TRAPPING ON THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR‎

‎PRINCE ARTHUR'S LANDING THUNDER BAY ONTARIO. Good. 1875. On offer is an original fascinating very intriguing c1870s manuscript diary and journal of an unknown writer living in Prince Arthur's Landing part of Thunder Bay Ontario on the north shore of Lake Superior. Truly an enigmatic book which labelled by hand "Alfred Tennyson Miscellanies" but one finds nothing of Tennyson but many other writings and narrative such as a superbly done in calligraphic hand index of important British milestones in history from the landing of Julius Caesar to Beckett's murder to lastly the Act of Habeus Corpus. There are a couple of chart like drawings what appears to be some word play lists academic 'musings' and then there are about half of the 60 or so 5" x 8" pages which have been scribbled over. The majority of the remaining legible 30 pages are journal entries centered on life in Prince Arthur's Landing part of Thunder Bay on the North Shore of Lake Superior. One short piece titled 'Living in the difficult winter in Prince Arthur's Landing' may have been an attempt to coalesce his diary portion of the writings and include tales of horse racing caribou hunting with dogs and much more into a publishable manuscript. Here are some snippets: "Great preparations for the hunt. Chagrin of the hunters to find that Bourke will be unable to go. However young Bull goes in his place and takes his team of dogs.I continually decline as I am fearful of a return of the toothache which so tormented me on Christmas Day by way of a Christmas box." "The wind blew a gale from the North - the thermometer ranging from 35 to 40 degrees below zero as we the mighty caribou hunters in expectation started on our hunt - the party consisted of four i.e. DiFormen W. Bell W. Bull and myself. We had two toboggans and 5 dogs. Each man had an axe gun blankets and snowshoes a sail for a tent - our provisions were flour tea coffee sugar and baking powder." "The municipal elections are events of the past. A series of bachelor balls are to be given. Horse racing has been the theme of late. A young man named Ace is dead of typhoid - Towers is sick with the same.They say the railway is assuredly going to come to Thunder Bay - you may probably have heard the same before!!!!" The text block has separated from the cardboard cover but interiors are good. Overall G. ; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ACADEMIC MUSINGS ON TENNYSON LIVING IN THE DIFFICULT WINTER IN PRINCE ARTHUR'S LANDING THUNDER BAY ONTARIO HORSE RACING CARIBOU HUNTING WITH DOGS TRAPPING LIVING ROUGH NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR WESTERN CANADA CANADIANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002049

‎MR POTTS‎

‎1867 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LETTER HANDWRITTEN BY A US NAVY ENGINEER FROM CALLAS PERU TO HIS PAL ON LEAVE‎

‎ABOARD USS DACOTAH CALLAS PERU. Good. 1867. On offer is an interesting 1867 manuscript four 4 page letter handwritten by a United States Navy Engineer officer likely named Potts while aboard the USS Dacotah writing to his friend Hiram Parker Jr. who was on leave from the Dacotah. Potts wrote this letter from Callas Peru on January 12th 1867. He writes a detail packed missive to his friend with tales of a man lost overboard men with injuries an Admiral transferring his pennant and one of the crew stealing money and deserting and much more. Overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF POTTS USS DACOTAH USS DAKOTA CIVIL WAR VETERAN CALLAS PERU NAVAL MARINE US SEAMAN ENGINEERS UNITED STATES NAVY US US NAVY HIRAM PARKER JR SOUTH AMERICA AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002052

‎LOUIS P CAYOT, [also CAYATT, CAYOTT]‎

‎1862 ORIGINAL UNIQUE FRENCH LANGUAGE CIVIL WAR MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A NEW IMMIGRANT WHO DETAILS HIS BATTLE EXPERIENCE FROM ROANOKE ISLAND THE SECOND BATTLE OF BULL RUN AND ANTIETAM‎

‎FRENCHVILLE PENNSYLVANIA PA. Fair. 1862. On offer is an original unique 1862 manuscript relic of the American Civil War being a diary handwritten Louis P. Cayot sometimes Cayatt Cayott who was a French immigrant to the town of Frenchville Pennsylvania. Louis immediately enlisted into Co. B 3rd PA for 3 months mustered out on 7/29/61 and then he mustered into Co. G 51st PA on 10/17/1861 and in his own hand: General Reno Division General Burnside Expedition Camp Franklin New Berne North Carolina. Historians researchers and collectors of the era will find the book fully written and sometimes overwritten Louis never missing a day and even filling the memorandum section with more narrative. He participated in many battles with the 51st and relates the death of General Jesse Reno under whose command Cayot served. Recruited in Clearfield County with a small contingent of sixteen men and enlisted by Peter A. Gaulin who was promoted to captain of Company "G". A major portion of these were enlisted in October 1861 for the regular three years service. On January 6th 1862 the regiment embarked for Roanoke Island where they participated in the operations then the expedition of Newbern. Afterwards they were engaged at Cedar Mountain and the second battle at Bull Run. At Antietam they were under a terrible fire and made a gallant record in that battle. From Antietam it went before Fredericksburg and subsequently was ordered to Fortress Monroe. It then followed the fortunes and shared the hardships and privations of the Ninth Army Corps and participated in the Knoxville campaign. During the spring campaign it pushed forward where they again met the enemy. At Cold Harbor they sustained heavy losses. The regiment participated in: Poplar Springs Church Ream's Station Hatcher's Run Sharpsburg and in the final attack which resulted in the evacuation of Richmond. It mustered out on the 27th day of July 1865. After the War Cayot moved to Franklin Kansas. The 5 x 3 inch book is in poor shape but all accounted for and legible. Overall Fair.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF LOUIS P. CAYOT CAYATT CAYOTT AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FRENCHVILLE PENNSYLVANIA CO. B 3RD PA CO. G 51ST PA COLD HARBOR POPLAR SPRINGS CHURCH REAM'S STATION HATCHER'S RUN EVACUATION OF RICHMOND PETER A. GAULIN GENERAL JESSE RENO CEDAR MOUNTAIN THE SECOND BATTLE AT BULL RUN ANTIETAM GENERAL BURNSIDE EXPEDITION CAMP FRANKLIN NEW BERNE NORTH CAROLINA AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002048

‎CASMIRE G BONKOSKE‎

‎1905 - 1909 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL AUTOGRAPH LETTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS HANDWRITTEN AND COMPILED BY A YOUNG MAN WHO RAN AWAY TO THE SEA AND WAS PART OF THE FAMED US ATLANTIC BATTLESHIP FLEET AROUND THE WORLD TOUR‎

‎ASEA ABOARD THE USS VIRGINIA. Good. 1905. On offer is a modest original 1905 - 1909 archive of letters diary map and photographs handwritten and compiled by one United States Navy sailor aboard the USS Virginia. The very large very well filled 11 x 7 inch diary of a fun loving enthusiastic young man who went off to sea to become a man and seasoned seaman as demonstrated in this excellent diary/journal/scrapbook of Casmire G. Bonkoske's around-the world adventures beginning with training on the USRS Franklin and then on to the USS Virginia. The letters about 20 mostly to his sister and in-laws Mrs Vincent and Francis Turkiewicz of 732 Hastings Street Detroit Michigan begin in 1905 in a most charming story tale fashion the with a letter to his sister apologizing for running away from home and not telling anyone he had joined the Navy. We note a hand drawn map of Havana harbour in one of the letters. Later his son contributes to the group keeping a record of the USS Virginia stating on the front cover: The Cruise Of The U.S. Atlantic Battleship Fleet Around the World 1907 -1909 and then he further writes: 'The information for this report was taken from a dairy written by my father who was a sailor on the USS Virginia one of the battleships in the Atlantic fleet which was sent on a cruise around the world by President Theodore Roosevelt.' The handwritten journal he refers to is fragile some torn pages and some small loss but most very nice. There are also some old newspaper clippings inside the journal. In the middle of the journal is a signed document for USS Virginia in January 1908 where in typical naval fashion the ship had Equator crossing celebrations as seen by the document 'Domain of Neptunus Rex'. The outside cover of this super diary/journal is soiled and frayed. The photos are original also and some have hand written information on the back. One was in Sydney Australia. The boxing match picture was taken on ship Christmas Day 1908. There is a picture of the ship the USS Virginia. One photo reads: USS Virginia and others at Navy yard Washington June 20 1908. A couple of the photos say something about mascots. The photos cardboard edging shows soiling and wear but overall G. ; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CASMIRE G. BONKOSKE US NAVY UNITED STATES NAVY NAVAL MARINE NAUTICAL CRUISE OF THE U.S. ATLANTIC BATTLESHIP FLEET AROUND THE WORLD 1907 -1909 PRE WORLD WAR ONE EARLY 20TH CENTURY U.S.S. VIRGINIA AMERICANA SAILORS WORLD CRUISE CIRCUMNAVIGATION MRS VINCENT AND FRANCIS TURKIEWICZ DETROIT MICHIGAN AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002053

‎WILLARD N KNOWLES‎

‎1911 - 1921 and 1926 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF MANUSCRIPT DIARIES 2 AND EPHEMERA INCLUDING PHOTOS OF A CHIEF ENGINEER AND MERCHANT SEAMAN PLYING HIS TRADE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC‎

‎AT SEA ABOARD THE S.S. ARLINGTON et al. Good. 1911. On offer is a group of colourful original early 20th Century manuscript diaries 2 and an archive of photos and documents handwritten by Merchant Seaman Willard N. Knowles who details an interesting life in both 100 page books while at sea serving as Chief Engineer aboard several vessels with ports of call including Africa Cuba Nova Scotia and the Panama Canal and many many more. Diary 1 is a 3¼ x 6 inch book having entries dated from 1911through 1921. Willard writes of illnesses aboard the ships rough seas loading and discharging of cargo dealing with behavioural issues involving the ship's firemen he threatens to put them in irons robbery aboard the ship firing the drunken cook the beauty of Cuba weather conditions ship inspections laying and lifting of the anchor logging the ship's course including latitude longitude maintenance and much much more. Here are some snippets: "Resigned as chief engineer of S.S. Arlington Oct. 8 1919 on account of poor boilers not satisfactorily repaired for voyage to France…"Feb. 21 - 1919…went aboard S.S. Lake Jessup as chief engineer…bound to Niguero Cuba. Arrived at Manzanillo Cuba to custom house…Went out on plantation in sugar cane field…very pretty through the presidential gardens. March 7 this prettiest sight I ever saw…March 16 pump broke laying to repairing for eight hours. Very rough sea. 600 miles from land…Mar 17 midnight rain storm. Wind Southwest - only making 6 nautical miles per hour on account pumps not working good…plugged up with grass…Left N.Y. Dec. 12 1919 for Nuevitas Cuba for sugar for Boston…Left Nuevitas for Boston Dec. 2 at 8 AM had very heavy weather head wind and had to put into Norfolk VA for bunker coal…April 24 some trouble with firemen. Had to have some in my room to lecture & threaten to put them in irons if they refused duty again…Dec. 30 1920 Robbers came on this ship and stole 3 coils rope valued at $250 and 100 gallons paint value $300 and 4 cases cream 6 cases condensed milk and six cases soap…Extra watchmen on deck all night…" Overall G. Diary 2 chronicles his duties and observations while serving as Chief Engineer aboard the tugboat George S. Tice out of Port Richmond Staten Island. Dated 1926 Knowles writes of all manner of ship board life: the weather the crew the duties the problems and of course mess conditions ship inspections laying and lifting of the anchor logging the ship's course including latitude longitude maintenance of ships selling of tugs an explosion in Brooklyn and wages earned and much much more. "April 25 1927 Sunday took one scow to Hackensack and came out with two. Run into the west wrung of the west side of draw and tore it to pieces and broke the stern scow so it leaked three feet of water…in ¾ hour…Stopped at Marion and pumped out scow but it filled up two feet faster than the cypher would take it out…Capt. West came and looked it over and we took the scow to McWilliams Dry Dock…Oct. 4 1926 Cook came in drunk and Captain fired him Oct. 18 1926 Monday Cold wind and hail storm so the dock was nearly white…Paid off fireman this morning. He was drunk. Couldn't work…Heavy explosion in Brooklyn…Looked like a ship blowing up with powder." The 7.5 x 5 inch book is in very good condition with expected soiling mostly to one cover; some ink feathering but writing is clear and readable. Overall G. The archive also includes a one page DS New York June 1 1938 Seaman's Certificate of Identification from the U.S. Department of Commerce with his attached photo and thumbprint plus a partly printed DS Citizens Seaman's Identification Card originating at the Port of Boston Feb. 21 1919 plus a Collector of Customs envelope two real postcards of Knowles one in a seaman' uniform 5" x 7 ½" plus a studio portrait of Knowles as a younger gentleman 6" x 8" and a turn-of-the-century portrait of a young lady identified as Mrs. Lillian Knowles his wife on studio mount. Folds to Seaman's Certificate of Identification. Toning and soiling to Citizens Seaman Identification. Envelope is heavily soiled and tattered on left. Photographs have expected soiling one with some silvering but very much intact.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MERCHANT SEAMAN WILLARD N. KNOWLES S.S. ARLINGTON TUGBOAT GEORGE S. TICE PORT RICHMOND STATEN ISLAND MARINE MARINERS SEAMEN LIFE AT SEA NAVAL NAUTICAL SHIPS WORKING SHIPS MERCHANTMEN ENGINEERS ENGINEERING AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002067

‎LT RAY L VEKROFF‎

‎1945 ORIGINAL GROUP OF MANUSCRIPT DIARIES AND EPHEMERA DEATAILING ONE MAN'S SERVICE IN THE CRITICAL INDIA-BURMA THEATER AND THEN LATER WHIRLWIND TRAVELS AROUND THE GLOBE‎

‎NEW DELHI INDIA INDIA-BURMA THEATER. Good. 1945. On offer is an original modest archive of ephemera 15 pieces including a manuscript diary and notebook travel log of an American SOS Officer Services of Supply serving in 1945 in the critical India-Burma Theater. Belonging to and handwritten by Lt. Ray Vekroff the first writings are on a yellow legal pad type paper 27 hand numbered pages torn from the main pad block and folded wherein Ray retrospectively details his background and service. Originally he states that he was a civilian in China and then in China and India for 35 months in the Army. But at the end he explains his desire to return States-side for re-assignment. The second book a flip style notepad begins March 21 1945 at the SOS Headquarters in New Delhi and 10 pages of entries detailing an amazing near circumnavigation voyage with a Trans-America trip twice to boot! aboard a ship steam freighter Cambay. We follow him to Trincomalee Sri Lanka Port Said Gibraltar to Norfolk Washington DC Asheville San Francisco then back and forth to Washington again and finally to end September 13 in Tokyo Japan. There are another three pages of names and addresses. Overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF WWII USF IBT LT. RAY L. VEKROFF SOS OFFICER INDIA 19445 US ARMY DIARY SERVICES OF SUPPLY WORLD WAR II WW2 INDIA BURMA THEATRE SEAC CHINA THEATRE GENERAL COVELL STEAM FREIGHTER CAMBAY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002087

‎UNKNOWN‎

‎1940s ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY THROUGH THE DESERTS AND MOUNTAINS OF NEVADA AND UTAH‎

‎ELKO GRAND JUNCTION RENO NEVADA. Good. 1945. On offer is a charming original 1940s travel diary handwritten by an unknown author regarding a trip to Elko Nevada. The 4 x 6 inch soft leather book's cover states: "My Trip" Elko Nev. then mentioning Elko Grand Junction Placerville Carson Reno Salt Lake City and the mountains. Overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ELKO NEVADA TRAVEL THE HEART OF NORTHEAST NEVADA THE BEST SMALL TOWN IN AMERICA GREAT BASIN COLLEGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CALIFORNIA TRAIL GOLD MINING NATAKKOA ROCKS PILED ON ONE ANOTHER ELKO COUNTY GRAND JUNCTION PLACERVILLE CARSON RENO WESTERN AMERICANA NEVADA DESERT AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0002085

‎ROBERT J SCHRIEBER‎

‎1942 - 1945 ORIGINAL GROUP OF FIVE 5 MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG TELL CITY INDIANA WWII FIELD HOSPITAL PHARMACIST‎

‎SOUTH PACIFIC PHILIPPINES. Good. 1942. On offer is an interesting original group of five 5 handwritten diaries detailing the service and experiences of WWII field hospital pharmacist Robert J. Schrieber of Tell City Indiana who served in the Pacific with the 3rd Field Hospital as well as other stations throughout the Pacific during the War. T-4 Schrieber recounts faithfully almost daily many of the things he sees and hears while in the Pacific moving from island to island with the infantry and support personal. While Schrieber is in a critical and important technical and medical position he finds himself with a lot of spare time during his service. When called to perform his medical duties we realize much of it was hard and often distasteful but in his down time he was able to become a good bridge player see all the movies read books and play more bridge. Robert also reports that they had taken care of 25000 patients at his 3rd Field Hospital in or near Guadalcanal before them being relieved of duty in late 1945. Here are some snippets: July 21 1942. Inducted into US Army at 6:00 o'clock in the evening at Camp Livingston near Alexandria Louisiana. Next several months are entries while in states and training. Log from April 14 1943 - Passed under the Golden Gate Bridge at about 10:30 a.m. The sky was overcast and the sea was moderately rough. I became sea sick about 3:00 p.m. after we hit the open sea. There are approximately 2800 on board. The passengers include enlisted men officers nurses Red Cross personal.men and women and USO entertainers. There is also quite a bit of freight aboard. In addition to our outfit there are aboard air corps men malaria control outfits Signal corps and engineer outfit. Friday April 23- Quite a few on board have diarrhoea. However I escaped that. We are in Hold 9 deck D. We drink 2 bottles of Pepsi-cola a day warm and we like it. Thurs 29th - The sea has been very rough all day and is getting worse. It has been raining most of the day. We are 300 miles off New Zealand today. Expect to arrive at Brisbane Sunday." On Sunday May 2nd we sighted Australia and we disembarked around 3 o'clock. We marched to camp Doomben in Brisbane. It was a race course and very nice. Then began one of the most pleasant periods in my Army career." He recounts more personal outings and people he meets shows and dinner theater all kinds of interesting entries while he is in Brisbane Australia. "I went to shingle Inn. A very nice Australian lady shared a table with us. We were very much interested in everything and at first had difficulty understanding the Aussies." After a few more days "finally we were ordered North. On Aug. 14 we got on a Norwegian ship The Toorin. There were Aussie commandos aboard too. We were on it a week." 'On Sat. Aug. 21st we came to K.B. Mission Milne Bay New Guinea. One night on the boat we all had to sleep on deck because we were passing through dangerous waters. The Toorin was loaded with gasoline block busters and ammunition I didn't enjoy that ship at all." Wed. Sept. 15-Heard quite a bit of gunfire last night. Had gas mask inspection this morning. Now our platoon has reported to 174th station for detail duty. Got 10 letters one had been mailed on July 8th. Saw "Hillbilly Blitzkrieg" at jungle theater. It was lousy. Allies took Solomons today. Sat. Sept. 18 1943- Today marks the end of the first month that we have been in N.G. Rumor has it we are to be prepared to move the 20th- two days from now to Lae or Solomon. Solomon has been taken but there is still bitter fighting at Lae. This day I am taking care of the dispensary. "Valley of The Sun" at the show tonight. Sun. Sept 19th-Another beautiful day I am beginning to think N.G. weather isn't so bad. Went to church this morning.much of these diaries you hear of military things but for Schrieber he is just doing a job during the day and goofing off and then going to shows and playing cards. Washed clothes went swimming. Saw "It happened in Flatbush" tonight. Found out officially that Lae was taken Sept 16th at 11:00 o'clock. Lae here we come! Sat. Oct. 2- We landed at Lae about 10:00 p.m. We sure have been lucky. We have never been torpedoed or bombed after all out time on the ocean. We are now the closest large hospital to the front line. There is small scale fighting about 25 miles from here.As we drove along we could see scenes of utter devastation in the darkness. Sunday Oct3.- Today we had a chance to view the wreckage. Many of the fellows have found dead Japs guns grenades flags etc at the airfield there is the wreckage of about 50 Jap zeroes strung over the field. We landed after Lae had been captured only 2 weeks. Along the road there is wreckage of Chevrolets and Fords which the Japs had. Thurs. Oct. 7- Started work in dispensary today .worked very hard all day until 10:o'clock p.m. There are two Jap horses grazing in our area everyday. Sunday Oct 10-Our first experience at actual air raid. Playing cards in dispensary 8:45 suddenly we hear an airplane motor that was higher pitched than ours. Our hospital is out in the open and would provide a very good target from the air. Some of the fellows stayed behind and carried litter patients to the bomb craters. The poor patients were scared to death even though some of them had been through 50 or 60 of them. Its something you never get use to it. The ones that could walk ran for the jungle and most of them being half naked were eaten by mosquitoes. The whole thing showed poor preparation for an air attack. The bomber started to drop his eggs. It seemed as though all Hell broke loose. I was so scared I just kept running through the seemingly impenetrable jungle until I reached the creek where I stayed until the attack was over. My heart was pounding like 60 and I was scared to death. Monday Oct 11- No one in Lae was killed last night but a few had minor injuries. running scared in the jungle can do that to a guy At Orel Bay Friday night 36 Yanks were killed and 200 wounded. The 36 were killed when a daisy cutter hit a mess hall. Very few smiling faces today. Everyone admitted fright. Everyone is digging fox holes. I have one beside my bed-everyone expects the Japs again tonight. We had a show tonight "The ice capades of 1943" Oct 12- We have a Jap prisoner in the hospital. He was captured very close to here by an American officer. He was too weak to run. He says there were seven more with him but they are all dead. He will not tell us where they are buried. It is probably a lie. He is about 4 feet tall young and well built. He looks like a chink to me. Thurs. Oct. 14- Heard they really plastered Rabaul last night but we would not be able to see fire 400 miles away. They damaged 100 Jap planes on the ground and 12 in the air. Hit two cruisers and a destroyer. Maybe they're too busy there to come here---I hope. Sat. Nov. 6- My second bombing. The Japs struck at 8:30 in the morning. They hit the no. 1 air field about two miles from here. There were two killed one plane destroyed and two damaged. One of the fellows was under a P-38 a bomb made a direct hit on it killing him and demolishing the plane. The other fellow had shrapnel in the abdomen and leg and died this afternoon. There were 10 Jap zeroes and all of them didn't drop their bombs. After part of them dropped their eggs about 15 they dived to within 150 ft. of the strip and strafed it. We could see it and we could also see them darting in and out of the clouds. It seems to me they always catch us napping. I didn't have time to get scared. Monday Dec. 13- Haven't been bombed since Nov 7 altho we have heard several Jap planes flying over at different times Jan 1-1944- Nadzab New Guinea Received a quart of Old Grandad through the mail from Charles last night. It helped to forget my disappointment of my rating. T-4 rating not getting it Mon. Jan 3-Nazdab is quite a historic spot! The parachutists landed here to take Lae. It is the first time our paratroopers had been used in this War. Sat. Jan 15- I am 27 years old today. While we were eating breakfast six Japanese planes came over for the first time since Nov 7. They were plenty low and we sent up a stream of tracers bullets. None were hit. One of them attacked one of our transports six times strafing him right before our eyes. He made an emergency landing at the RAF field and was not hurt but had about 40 bullet in his plane. He was brought here and x-rayed. Feb 6- Saw "Fallen Sparrow" tonight Feb. 7- A fellow was brought in stabbed to death another cut up and another shot fatally. Feb 8- Fellow died from Ludwig's angina mouth disease Very rare disease. Saw "Fired Wife". Feb 11- I saw "True to Life" last night with Pete. It rained all during the show. I was soaking wet when I got home.this part of the diary is stained from getting wet etc. from that rain The rumors today are that Gusap has been invaded or will be invaded by Jap parachutists Transports were sighted at Wianwok giving rise to the rumor of Jap parachutists striking someplace perhaps. Sat. Mar.4- Saw "Your a Lucky Fellow Mr Smith". It was fair. They have not been able to reach the wreckage of the plane crash of Tues. night because of dense jungle. 10 men perished. The light of the fire lit up our tents. Sun March 5- Much excitement this morning a B-24 crashed this morning on the strip with a full bomb load. Six died two are expected to momentarily and one will survive. Mon Mar 6- The 2nd field nurses have left here to join their outfit at Wiewok. Natives are coming in pharmacy frequently for peroxide to dye their hair. men Must stop it. Tues. Mar7- All the plane crash victims died. March 9- Reconnaissance planes spotted 100 Jap bombers tonight. 8 of our planes went over but the Japs were ready for them and shot them all up. None were shot down though. Saw Olivia DeHavilland in "Government Girl" It was swell."; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ROBERT J. SCHRIEBER TELL CITY INDIANA ARMY PHARMACIST PACIFIC THEATRE MEDICAL MEDICINE GUADALCANAL SOUTH PACIFIC K.B. MISSION MILNE BAY NEW GUINEA INFANTRY WWII WW2 WORLD WAR II MEN'S STUDIES AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0002089

‎MARVIN J MILLER‎

‎1944 - 1945 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY AND TESTAMENT TO HUMAN SURVIVAL AND ENDURANCE HANDWRITTEN BY AN AMERICAN AIRMAN SHOT OUT OF THE AIR IMPRISONED IN GERMANY'S HARSHEST POW CAMP AND THEN NEARLY MARCHED AND STARVED TO DEATH‎

‎LUFT. D. CAMP IV STALAG GERMANY. Good. 1940. On offer is a sensational original World War II manuscript relic being the 50 page handwritten diary and ephemera of American Airman Marvin J. Miller who documents his capture and time spent in Luft. D. Camp IV Stalag considered one of the most violent and brutal German prison camps noted for bayoneting prisoners beating and mistreating them as a matter of routine in IV-D and after the war there were hearings on this camp in a rough notebook he traded for cigarettes from a camp guard. While Marvin a devout Latter Day Saint didn't smoke he did play Pinochle and he always had a supply for barter. The diary starts out with their ill fated mission; Marvin was in the top turret of a B-24 flying with the 464th Bomb Group in the 776th Bomb Squadron and was shot down on 24 August 1944 flying in "COM-BATTY" which was stationed in Pantanella Italy and was lost to enemy action on a mission to Pardubice Czechoslovakia. Marvin was on the February 6th "Black March" also called the "Starvation March" a long and arduous forced march from the Stalag that took 86 days and nearly 600 miles until liberated on April 26th 1945. He was very ill with dysentery and even while in the sick detachment and he names the men who died from pneumonia etc. Even amidst the horror of captivity by the Germans Marvin and his chums still have times for humor recording a few pages from letters of fellow POWs that had black humor to them. He also wrote several fine poems and thoughts on flying German Flak War Love Peace and Food! He meticulously records the contents of the various Care Packages that the Red Cross delivered: super detailed content and record of daily life in the Stalag and Liberation. Flak smoke in the sky enemy fighters and interrogations. Marvin does a super job with some very stirring and poetic words as well as just plain telling it like it was. Historians and researchers will appreciate Marvin's contribution to history recording the names and addresses of many of his friends that he's made in camp and acquaintances. Listing them by Stalag Building Number and then by room. Many are local Utah internees. Included are four photos taken in Halle of wrecked German ME-109 STUKAS an 88 and a girl on a bicycle and a letter written to Marvin while in captivity! Overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MARVIN J MILLER CATERPILLAR CLUB SWITLIK PARACHUTE PILOTS AAF ESCAPE EVASION SURVIVAL PRISONER OF WAR BLACK MARCH SURVIVOR POW STARVATION MARCH BATAAN DEATH MARCH WWII WW2 WORLD WAR II EUROPEAN THEATRE AMERICAN AIRMEN SHOT DOWN SALT LAKE VALLEY LUFT. D. CAMP IV STALAG GERMAN PRISONER HERO COM-BATTY LATTER DAY SAINT AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002096

‎HARRY GRANT PEARSON‎

‎1911 - 1913 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF EXOTIC TRAVEL LOVE TRIANGLES SECRET ROMANCE HANDWRITTEN BY A FASCINATING EMOTIVE DEEPLY INTROSPECTIVE MAN FROM AN ARTISTIC FAMILY AND MARRIED TO AN ARTIST AND IN LAW TO A FRIEND OF BUFFALO BILL CODY‎

‎GERMANTOWN PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA BUENOS AIRES. Fair. 1911. On offer is a simply super original 1911 - 1913 manuscript diary handwritten by as stated in his own hand: "Harry Grant Pearson Manheim and Newhall St. Germantown Philadelphia. Private. c/o London and Brazilian Bank. Buenos Aires Argentina S. A." A very interesting man Harry was born into and married to a family of artists. His brother the famous painter Joseph Thurman Pearson Jr. his wife Jane Jarvis Mumford were both artists and his father in law was another rare character and friend of Wild Bill Cody. The diary is remarkable on a number of levels. On the one hand the narrative details a fascinating man's desperate love life and his time spent being torn between two women - one he marries and the other who remains a secret love throughout. Also noteworthy is the depth of emotion and intimate thoughts this man shares with his diary and as it states 'private' he means private as he shares his deepest and darkest feelings. This is very rare in men's diaries. Lastly this is a super travel diary wherein Harry writes of the six months he traveled to Argentina. The largish 5¼ x 8½ inch book covers 71 full pages of writing. While he is not the kind of diarist who writes daily but when he has something to express or what he has observed. He really is a wonderful diarist. Here are some snippets: "March 5th 1911 A few days ago I finished reading "The Dairy of a Lost One." In many ways this book appealed to me and is really the origins of my present idea. To from time to time transfer my thoughts feelings and varied emotions into this book; that I may at some future time know what I lived at the present time. That it will hold no possible interest to any other than myself. I am sure and it is with the fixed idea that it is to be a thing my very own that I start the inking of my pages. Even at the beginning I find myself in my probably most embarrassing predicament which is my little ability to give expression to my stupid and sometimes some how interesting thoughts. It is true I have no brilliant mind nor overwhelming attractiveness to the mob but so far I have managed to bring through life without bringing upon myself any great or influencing dislikes or habits which sometimes surprises and at others amuses for I have a decided indifference to the opinions of herd of humanity. I am indeed happy and fortunate in the few friends I have taken into my life……." "March 8th 1911 Again I am alone but for my book and so I turn to it for a few minutes association. But little of interest has happened to me during the past few days. On Monday night I had the pleasure of seeing Isadora Duncan dance to music by the New York Orchestra. Walter Amrost leading. The music was quite on a level with the dancing which was indeed quite wonderful. The rhythm and poetry of her work made me feel that she was indeed an artist. ……" "March 9th 1911 It is getting late but I am not tired and so I turn again to my book. I believe this little recreation is going to be a real happiness to me. It is so good to have someone something to turn to and give your thoughts or your impressions in life….At present Albert Laessle is about to put into plaster a portrait bust of myself which I think is a good strongly modeled head and quite worthy of the effort of its making. I hope soon to have it put into bronze and then I think I shall be quite content. I spend too many hours in my brother's studio watching him paint that I think he is one of my greatest delights. To me it is a great privilege to watch the development of a picture from the beginning to its finish and off it goes to an exhibition and I am happy to say usually receives favorable reviews. Two pictures are now at the Academy of Design in New York. The awards are made tomorrow and the exhibition opens to the public on Sunday. I am so anxious to hear of the awards and read the criticisms. If he could but get a medal! I should be happy for a month! What great happiness is sometimes given to us unknown to the giver." There is one more entry for March and then he skips now to September which is only on entry and then on to November "September 8th 1911 Long have I stayed away from my scribble. Long because I have feared to convey my feelings to paper because fear has entered into me and torn into my fear my soul my very life my conscious. Tumbles and turns my whole existence into turmoil in which there is no peace no seeming power to reconstruct." "November 1st 1911 Today has certainly been the most insulting day I have ever lived. To have stood there before two _______and hear myself called vile the vilest of vile names to feel that my very soul was being dragged in the dust and not be able to defend myself or crush the hideous fool who gushed forth his vile filthy stuff. I can not understand how I possible restrained myself. It seems incredible that I who so little fear physical hurt should have tolerated such a scene. What force was it in me that held my hand that controlled me under such horrible insults. At this time I cannot believe it was I who stood apparently undisturbed and strong enough to resist for the sake of a woman's honor and have gained nothing nothing but the disrespect of those who know of it and now surely believe me to be a coward or worse than nothing a fool." "November 11th 1911 A depression beyond my controls has seized me. I am as a bird wind tossed in the clouds at the mercy of the elements. The hope in life seems to be suddenly taken from me the strength to struggle and rise above the cause of my melancholy misfortune is gone. O what a mess I have made of my life. And in my sinking I grasped others and pulled them down with me into the darkness of despair. If I had not done that I think I might go on and hope and fight and win for myself a victory of some sort; but to have torn the very soul of another and wounded it to its very death. It is too much and I feel that my whole strength and struggles will be of no avail and the sense of faring a crime against a human soul will be upon me today tomorrow and for all time. It is indeed true that in life we pay for all things and I am but paying in this hour of discontent and despair for the happiness of yesterdays…." "November 17th 1911 ….Oh the horror of it all the horrors of my evil touch. I have felt it always and have so far as I have been able lived within myself and striven to hold my "different state of being" from the nearness of others. Especially from those who seemed to be influenced by it. For I realize that there are those who are attracted by my difference." "December 5th 1911 I think the pages of my book must shudder when it's transcribed to it the feelings of the past few days. Whew! What a physical young person I have been. I think I have never found myself so possessed by physical desire. It is alarming and brings fear; but I am fortunate in being the possessor of a mere bit of mental strength that holds me from committing an act of folly which I should never cease to regret. The possession of two friends is surely a thing to rejoice in. Times seem to have a tremendous power for pressing me into a weariness these days from which I am weak in freeing myself. It is best but it seems years since I have seen---today and in that instant I felt her weariness in some mental way transmitted to me. I am almost positive---was feeling the touch of the "blue devils" today and that the remembrances of other days was dwelling within and burning---and I must exist and hope and be of little use---small consolation." At this time he takes trip to Mohawk to stay with family for a while. The first trip was wonderful but the second trip he finds the depression sinking in "January 1912 …….She is ever in my mind just as ever present as the morning and the evening time. Without her spiritual presence I should feel a deep depression of my whole being in which I should struggle and war against an ongoing and tortuous force incessantly. And yet I cannot be sometimes feel that such a condition would be preferable if by its presence it was certain that she had ceased to suffer through me. The relationship is impossible to me. I am blind and dumb when I strive to see or think of any solution in which peace happiness or contentment is to be found. I am sometimes forced to wonder what force it is stirring in me……." The above entry is longer and then there is one more before his next entry which is in December of 1912. He tore out some pages but explains why in this next passage "December 17 1912 on board S. S. Oceanic I am sorry I have destroyed certain pages of my ___book. How amusing it is going to be for me to read some day that day when I have found myself in Arcadia. It's going to come! I am wandering again friend book to Paris we go first. I think I am going to have many things to tell you before we go from Paris then we go traveling down to South America where God knows what awaits us. It seems friend book that love is driving us on most of our wanderings. But you know I do love her so I don't so much mind going on my little journey if in doing so I am helping her and I am certain that I am helping her in her very _____battles by coming away. If she doesn't win book it's going to hurt a lot for I love her more than anything in life---and which she is far from the land of contentment. I cannot possibly enter in myself. I don't want to go into that land without her. O if we might go together. The first thing at morn the last thing at night you are in my thoughts. I know you are going to prove to others that you are what I think you to be you must!" "December 23rd 1912 We are in Paris! But we find Paris not the Paris we had expected to; for woman has entered in again and controls my riotous thoughts. I had thought many stupidly wild things were going to entertain you; but instead you find me leading a most conservative existence….I am going to be something more to her than a torture machine…." This above entry is actually 3 pages long. Now he writes on January 23rd 1913 while on the S. S. Amazon heading for South America. He uses about 1 ½ pages talking about his time in Paris and says "Remember the great amount of affection that took place in the Pension #14 Rue de Brea' Yes Paris was good and helped much." Then talks about the captain on the ship reaching South America; Vigo Lisbon and St. Vincent. This is about 7 pages long "January 28th 1913 The boat has run along quite beautifully in quiet seas beneath hot sun. The thermometer has reached 93 in the shade and possibly more. I have played cricket twice and as a result am sore from head to foot. The foolish side seems to behave itself and here I hope that it continues to do so. Some of the people have been amusing on board. One poor girl South American is in need of an operation my roommate has found a "Consolation and bedmate" and a few are trying hard to fall in toe. And myself I am the most virtuous individual the world has ever seen……." Bahia Corcovado Rio Santos -6 full pages "….Yes sometimes weaving a thousand times a day my thoughts turn to----I can reach no conclusion----If it weren't for the kiddies it could be worked out so simply but with the children it seems impossible that we may ever be together. And then the horrible thought that possibly the emotion is quite one-sided comes and tortures and sickens my heart and makes the journey difficult. O! Its quite impossible that such a condition is possible!" in Buenos Aries Feb. 23rd eight pages long describing his time in B.A. in part: "February 23rd 1913….I wonder whether in the living of her days a thought is ever sent out to me. She seems so far so very far away that I am often very much alone. She owns my life but even so she is not near me. My thoughts are of each morn each night----my hopes for her great happiness and contentment." "March 7th 1913 ….Have recently heard of Stanley's his brother going forth fighting for his lady love. It doesn't sound like the action of a Pearson; but noting could please me better than what he has done and I have great hopes for his ultimate happiness. I wonder when love is going to hit me in that way. It has more than once driven me from a woman but more in pursuit of the illusive creature. But life is young and possibly I have much in store for the big future of which I know nothing" He's now in San Louis and there are 8 pages devoted to his time there describing the place etc. "March 22nd 1913 Still loafing in the country what an oasis it is proving to be! I feel the bigness of out-doors stirring up within me a sober sense of contentment and health. Only one regret is within me the rain and probably foolish regret that I am the possessor of a very weak and unfit body…." He is staying with a man by the name of Moore in his country home. There are 19 pages devoted to his time in the country outside of B.A. He also returns to Boca La Boca and finds work there. "July 20th 1913 B.A. In the past few weeks I have been quite filled with a desire to be married and through with this wandering existence that has become mine. Dear good Jane has taunted my thoughts and I had decided that we must be married whether we had nothing in this world and must expect poverty to be our companion through the rest of our lives. But it has suddenly come to nothing. My misfortunate conscious will not allow me to forget all that has gone before and especially not the past three years in which I gave my body and soul to another. And she I allow myself to believe was absolutely sincere in giving herself to me. I simply can not take another into my life while the old influences clings to me as it does and feels the old fascination will still be there when I am home again and who knows the tread of her lips now Possibly she is to be cast from her old life possibly she needs me. I must not allow myself to come into such a position that I cannot go to her if she ever calls me. She owns my life and so I may not give it to another. Jane good and perfect Jane how I wish I might have her in my life even more intimately than she has been in the past. Ten years she has been the really great influence and I have given her small happiness for all she has given me. I wish she would marry and attain what she so greatly desires. For no one more deserves the attainment of desires than she. I have made rather a mess of things and I don't see much hope of ever being married but who knows but what happiness is to be given me in some other form…."; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HARRY GRANT PEARSON MANHEIM JOSEPH THURMAN PEARSON JR. BUENOS ARIES ARGENTINA LOVE TRIANGLES LOVE LOST REAL ROMANCE TRAVEL GERMANTOWN GENDER STUDIES MEN'S STUDIES PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA JANE JARVIS MUMFORD WILD BILL CODY AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002099

‎CHARLES P LEVY‎

‎1910 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LETTERS COPYBOOK FILLED WITH ECLECTIC COPIES OF LETTERS TYPED AND HANDWRITTEN BY A GARRULOUS MARYLAND BUSINESSMAN SPORTSMAN AND POLITICO‎

‎FREDERICK MARYLAND. Good. 1910. Offered is a super letter copybook of 125 letters handwritten some typed by Charles P. Levy of Frederick Maryland. Mr. Levy is a bit of a character and somewhat garrulous as can be seen in his writings. The letters are an eclectic group some are business related some personal; about getting a gun repairs to it a hunting dog and hunting in general we note a letter to Governor Philip Lee Goldsboro on hunting laws and also important legal and judicial matters involving the county and environs. They are all from 1910-1912 and are in good condition. Here are some snippets of this interesting man: "I have on several occasions called the attention of both Judge Motter and Judge Peter to your cases and told them that you were very anxious to have them render their decisions on the demurrers…he promised me to see Judge Peter on Monday and come to a conclusion in the matter. He intimated that the demurrers would be overruled…" "Our December term of court is usually and unsatisfactory one in which to have cases assigned for a particular day as the court has to divide the time between Frederick and Montgomery Counties." "I used to raise Chickens but got tired of them and I have had no pets of that kind for some time and have been considering making a fresh start with pets of some kind which would not only be a pleasure but which would produce some revenue as well…I notice advertisements for guinea pigs frequently in the papers and very rarely see and advertised for sale and this gave me the idea there must be a fair demand for them…I intend to keep a few for my own pleasure…" "I examined the gun and accepted and paid for it. The gun is in fine condition except the very bad dent in the right barrel. Won't you kindly tell me what caused the dent and whether you have ever shot the right barrel since it received the injury and if so what effect it has on the shooting qualities and recoil of that barrel. In other respects I am very much pleased with the gun…" Letter to Parker Bros Meriden Connecticut…"I own one of your GH grade hammerless guns with Damascus barrels. In some way or other the right barrel has gotten a dent in it. The dent is apparently a slight one and yet it is perceptible on the inside of the barrel it is about the size of the small 1 in this type. Do you consider it safe to use the barrel in this condition Can you take the dent out and if so what would be the cost" "I bought eight guinea pigs about 3 weeks ago and four of them died soon after I got them…" "Queen is still lame she goes sort of sore and stiff like a dog often does the day after hard days hunt or like a very old dog. I am unable to locate the seat of the trouble sometimes it seems to be in the left shoulder and sometimes in the right hind leg but she does not flinch or show any signs of pain when you examine or press on these places…I gave her a two hours run in the fields yesterday a week ago but was not lucky enough to find any birds…" "What I want is a level headed steady going bird finder that will point every bird found and not one that chases all over the country and flushes as often as it points…I have a dog now that I need not pay attention to whatever he is not fast but finds more birds than half dozen of the race horse kind and he is just as steady as the last hour of the last day when he points you can eat your lunch and he will stay on point while you get through…" Overall G.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CHARLES P. LEVY FREDERICK MARYLAND HUNTING GUNS DOGS HOUNDS SOCIAL STUDIES POLITICS GENDER STUDIES MEN'S STUDIES ECONOMY JUDGE MOTTER PHILIP LEE GOLDSBORO AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002102

‎CAROLINE SMITH‎

‎1940s ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT BOOK ON WEAVING WITH SAMPLES INCLUDED CREATED AND COMPILED BY A RUTGERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT‎

‎NEW BRUNSWICK NEW JERSEY. Good. 1945. On offer is a super c1940s scrapbook of weaving created and handwritten by Caroline Smith of New Brunswick New Jersey while attending Rutgers University with graphs chartspatterns weaving samples and complete instructions. There are about 16 pages with writing anf many wonderful samples of her weaving plus a few tucked in samples and notes. Some pages brittle a few tears but overall G.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CAROLINE SMITH RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WEAVING WEAVE FABRIC LOOMS YARN KNIT KNITTING CROCHET SEW NEW BRUNSWICK NEW JERSEY AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002103

‎CHRISTOPHER GRUT BUCKTON‎

‎1916 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT WWI BRITISH HOME FRONT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG MARRIED LAW CLERK IN LONDON TRYING TO ENJOY THE IDYLLIC LIFE WHILE FEARING HIS CALL UP TO AN ACTION STATION‎

‎DINTON AYLESBURY BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ENGLAND UK. Good. 1916. On offer is an interesting original and unique World War I manuscript home front relic. Unusual inasmuch as our author who writes from January 1916 to July Chris Grut Buckton of 36 Wellesley Road Harrow on the Hill a law clerk in London makes no effort to conceal his desire and attempts to avoid being called up to the army.Writing is a small precise hand filling each day almost in a Nature Lovers' Diary book foretelling his time spent outdoors and with nature he always comments on the weather mild that year and Mr Buckton reveals an almost idyllic home life like his cottage in Dinton near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire with Hettie his wife but the backdrop on the War hangs like a dark cloud and though he begins writing about how he is looking forward to spending time at the cottage and he seems to have an affectionate relationship with his wife but work is a bit of a soap opera where 'Mr Alfreds' has a drink problem his later attempts to evade a front line posting take on a rather desperate edge. Here are some snippets: January 7th 'Saw Jess today home on leave from trenches. he related some remarkable stories to us. Does not all like the Belgian people.' January 13th 'at Westminster County Court over Italian case' January 16th 'Good sermon in the evening "enrolled to be a soldier". A very appropriate subject as many of us being enrolled' January 17th 'Hettie gave me a little note this evening suggesting giving up the cottage. She little knows the disappointment this would be to me and all the delightful little surprises I have planned for her. January 27th 'Charlie Butcher came to see me today. He starts for France next week. When will this wicked murder of the best of our young lives cease' January 31st 'Another zepp raid on Paris last night two nights in succession. London I suppose will have the next turn' February 1st 'Warning having been given at Harrow at 5.00 of zeppelin raid. Daddu and I just got home in time before the trains were stopped' February 2nd. Getting through Maeterlinck's Life of the Bee. I think it would be more interesting if there had been a few illustrations and a little less philosophy. the raid seems to have done great damage.' February 13th 'Hettie remarked about the general shabbiness of the Harrow boys about the street' February 24th 'It seems quite possible the married groups may be called up for service there by June. Fancy me a soldier!' February 29th 'Hettie looking rather downhearted over my having to join the army.' March 3rd 'Wrote off to the LLCucation dept to enter for training as a munitions worker. If I could do this it would be better for Hettie than joining the army. They are moving along very sharply in their calling up of the married men.' March 5th 'We had another zeppelin raid tonight' March 8th 'Got a form from the LCC today for the munitions classes so I suppose I shall soon be donning the dungarees . in a machine shop making shells. What a prospect.' March 9th 'Attended a meeting of my Law Clerks Society this evening.they determined that all members should be reinstated & that death claims should be met. This to be met by increased subscriptions.' March 16th 'The married men's protest grows apace but I do not think it will do much good.' March 17th St Patrick's Day 'Mr Alfred has gone off to keep the drinkers festival. He will no doubt soak in whisky.it makes me heart sick at times to see the whisky bottle brought out in the office. a formerly courteous and generous hearted fellow to work for but being gradually ruined by the curse of whisky drinking.' 'My thoughts went back to a funeral service one dark December day when I buried all my early and ardent boyhood love in a grave in East London' March 20th 'Mr Alfred came in today as I thought still feeling the effects of St Patrick's Day. His wife almost as bad. When one thinks of the what the children of such a marriage must be one cannot help shuddering and hoping there will be none' March 21st 'Went to a phrenologist today Mr O'Dell in Ludgate Circus and he gave me a delineation and description of my character which is remarkably good and accurate.Hettie read my diaries today and tells me she was pleased. She tells me I once said she wasn't very loveable. I don't remember myself but if so it is quite wrong' March 24th 'Lunched at the Cornerhouse and was much disgusted to see young girls taking liquors and smoking cigarettes. What will the next generation of children be like one wonders.' March 31st 'Another zeppelin raid tonight and we sat up waiting what might come from 9 until 3.30 in the morning when the trains began running again.' April 1st 'read 'Degenerate Germany what a disclosure!' April 4th 'had a delightful evening with Hettie but do not record our conversation. It is too intimate for any but ourselves to know' April 26th 'The call is posted up at last for me to report on 24th May' May 2nd 'general conscription brought in today so I should not have escaped & it is better to have volunteered than to have been forced to serve one's country. Lost my armlet and had to report same to police.' May 4th 'Am waiting eagerly for tomorrow night to see her Hettie again. How I miss her. I daren't think of what the army will mean.' May 26th 'saw Mr Alfred off to Paignton today this morning then walked back through the park. Parties of stalwart guardsmen were being taught to stick 12 inches of cold steel in other human beings. Ugh! It makes one's blood cold to think I might have to go through all that' June 1st 'saw Liet barker today home from the front on leave & he recommends me to write to the War Office for a post as clerk in the Ordnance Dept.' June 5th 'Went with Mr Alfred today to the law Society for my appeal but unfortunately they will not listen to it at all. They cannot consider me indispensable so I shall get no extension or exemption whatever. This means I shall find myself swept into the army maelstrom within a few weeks. Must now look out for some decent corps but am much afraid the specialised ones will be full. . Hettie poor darling was of course terribly upset.' June 7th Had a letter & photo from Walter Richards. he thinks I ought to have no difficulty in getting a clerical post in RAMC but am afraid he does not appreciate the difficulty now.I am farid there is nothing for it but a line regiment & probably the front in a few months time. My neighbour Mr Doyle has got in the Scots Guards & tells me the Royal Flyinbg Corps is open again so shall try for something there.' June 9th 'Went to the Polytechnic this morning to try for the Royal Flying Corps but met with no success as I am not a skilled mechanic and clerks and store keepers are only wanted over 41.' June 15th 'Got out my lantern slides & films so as to make some sort of show of my technical knowledge. Busy reading up my RAMC notes.' June 16th 'Went up to the RAMC headquarters at Chelsea but after waiting half an hour came away no one having taken the slightest notice of me or asking who I was or my business. I might have been the biggest spu going.' June 20th 'Called in at Harrow recruiting office and saw the sergeant major. he tells me there is absoultely nothing for me but some infantry unit.was advised to go to Holburn Recruiting Office for the medical examination.got all my papers returned from RAMC with two or three lines that no vacancies for two or three years!! June 21st Got to Holburn at 9.0 Quite a large crowd of fellows already there. Waited till 11.30 when was given a card to go at 2 o'clock. Back to office and did some work and returned to recruiting office at 2 Waited again until 4.0 Saw Queen Alexandria. Upstairs at 4.30 Had to get into one's birthday suit and at 5 was called to parade before the doctors. .passed for general service." "Came out with a heavy heart for I know what this will mean to those at home. There is however something in being fit to serve one's country. Some of the specimens were miserably made. June 23rd 'i got a bit of hope when it appears Mr Alfred had seen a Mr hall who has a friend at the War Office who can fill vacancies in the ASC' June 26th 'Mr hall rings up this morning to say his friend thinks he has a post if I am passed for clerical work but "general service" looms up.' June 27th 'From a letter in Mr Rees' Chambers it seems evident the Boss is out to ruin Alfred altogether. What an end for an old family business!! Largely brought about by drink.' July 4th 'I was able to see the Commissioner and found him quite a reasonable old barrister. he was very sympathetic & practically assured me he would recommend a grant to cover rates and taxes premiums and school fees so this will take a great load off my mind.' July 7th 'Caught the express to Marylebone and was at the office before 11 Mr Alfred did not arrive untile nearly 1. Alfred seems to have gone silly with worry and I can see he will never be any good to continue in business. had to go up to Somerset House& the Law Courts this afternoon probably for the last time.' The entries end in July presumably as he is called up. We note the battle of the Somme begins in July 1916. Casual research finds that a man by the same name lived through until 1940. Overall G.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CHRISTOPHER GRUT BUCKTON DINTON AYLESBURY BUCKINGHAMSHIRE WWI WW1 WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR 1 THE WAR TO END ALL WARS HOME FRONT ENGLAND GREAT BRITAIN UNITED KINGDOM HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL HANDSKRIFT AUTOGRAFER EGENHÄNDIGT HANDSKRIVET HANDSKRIVEN MANUSKRIPT BREV SIGNERAD SIGNERAT SIGNATUR NAMNTECKNING AUTOGRAF HANDSKRIFTER . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002106

‎LIEUTENANT CLAUDE A ASHLEY‎

‎1943 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY COVERING 52 BOMBING MISSIONS FROM HANSA BAY TO THE BATTLE OF THE BISMARCK SEA HANDWRITTEN BY ONE OF THE 'JOLLY ROGERS'‎

‎SOUTH PACIFIC PHILIPPINES. Good. 1943. On offer is a super original World War II diary dated November 1943 to November 1944 handwritten by Lieutenant Claude A. Ashley. Claude proves to be a dedicated diarist rarely missing a day reporting all his activities from hunting for beers or seeking to bomb the enemy. Covering 52 missions this young personable officer and true American hero serves his country with distinction rarely griping always ready for the next mission but never with drama in fact the Lieutenant proves to be one cool customer. Here are some snippets: "April 3rd B-24 and B-25 lost this morning. 24 lost engine and hit 25. Both blew up and burned having a lot of bad luck lately. April 8 30th Mission finally made it. Really hit Hollandia hard. Little weather but not to bad. April 10 31st Mission Hit Hansa Bay today. Nice and leisurely trip but they still shoot close. Shrapnel came through window about a foot from my head. One plane from 321st got knocked down. May 1 Left wonderful Sydney this morning…. next day Well we didn't leave…suits me as I can use some more of the milk shakes and steak. next day…we get another go at streak and milk shakes….next day….Finally we got off…Worse luck we got stuck in Morsby…boy what a hole Morsby is." Then: "52nd and LAST Mission" until Nov 23rd he writes with such obvious relief after arrival in San Francisco "End of Journey. Mission Completed." There are 53 pages with 6 days to a page which is 318 days. The diary measures 8¼ x 5½ inches. Overall G. HISTORICAL NOTES: One online source: "The "Jolly Rogers" self-styled "The Best D - - n Heavy Bomb Group in the World" have been operating in the southwest Pacific for the last II months. In this time they have sunk more enemy shipping shot down more planes and have flown more successful missions than any other heavy group in the southwest. The group insignia proudly displayed on all their planes are the skull and crossed bones."; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF BATTLE OF THE BISMARCK SEA WWII HANSA BAY 320TH BOMBER SQUADRON 90TH BOMB GROUP JOLLY ROGERS LIEUTENANT CLAUDE A. ASHLEY WORLD WAR II WW2 PACIFIC THEATRE SOUTH PACIFIC WAR IN THE PACIFIC AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002111

‎LT COL H MITCHELL‎

‎1845 - 1855 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A BRITISH OFFICER AND VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN SETTLING DOWN TO RETIREMENT IN LONDON AND NOT WITHOUT INTRIGUE‎

‎London England. Good. 1845. On offer is a sensational original manuscript relic of Victorian times being the 1845 - 1855 handwritten diary and journal of a British officer as he settles in to retirement in London something he has wished for and who details his life and times with family and friends in great detail. Lt. Col H. Mitchell as stated on a front cover sticker 'Diary of Lt. Col. H. Mitchell 1845-1855' appears to be an old India hand keeping up with the gossip writing letters to Government meeting boats with friends and acquaintances returning from India. This intelligent and observant man a Senior Officer with a hint of the rogue allows the reader to see the elements of his life: family politics friends relations all the while there is a back drop of tensions; from the first pages about finances gone wrong especially with the Bank of Australia and how the impact of world politics would also affect his pocket book and also his seemingly unending interest in India. He also copies some verse and there is a most interesting letter copy to the Earl of Ripond regarding India. Here are some snippets: "Jan 1846 How little I have written in 1845! It has not been a fertile year of events it is true beyond the birth of our daughter. The one we are entering upon with I fear be more eventful for it can hardly fail deeply to affect my money affairs either for good or for ill. I find…my incomes amount to 1200 pounds; were misfortunes to befall them I may be reduced to 500 pounds! Were the bank of Australia to recover its prosperity….and should we be forced into a war with America and it seems difficult to see how the Oregon question can be settled without war so overbearing are the pretensions and the conduct of the Americans my income may be reduced to less than 500 pounds without the house!" He notes in one of the last entries how the Queen saw fit to raise his rank to Colonel and while mostly ceremonial he was quite pleased. The 9½ x 7¾ inch half calf marbled boards contains 59 pages of narrative is overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OFLT. COL. H. MITCHELL 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN ERA VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN LONDON ENGLAND INDIA EAST INDIA COMPANY THE AUSTRALIAN BANK BANK OF AUSTRALIA BRITAIN BRITANNICA UNITED KINGDOM COLONIAL INDIA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0002116

‎CALVIN C HALSEY‎

‎1856 - 1859 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG MEDICAL STUDENT AND SOON TO BE PROMINENT CITIZEN OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA‎

‎NICHOLSON PENNSYLVANIA SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY. Good. 1856. On offer is a super original well filled manuscript notebook handwritten as noted by the paper label: "Journal CALVIN C. HALSEY July 1856." His journal of July 31 1856-March 1859. This is a very interesting personal journal of this fascinating man's observations and doings in ante bellum Pennsylvania at a critical and formative time in the man's life. Handwritten by Dr. Halsey who served in many significant positions in Susquehanna County before and after becoming a physician including a principal at the Susquehanna Academy a clerk in the bank before he received his degree in medicine in 1858. In 1853 located to Nicholson PA until 1859. He was later the Susquehanna examining surgeon for the county; jail physician and coroner for Susquehanna County. He was a known abolitionist Free Soiler and a Republican. On the invasion of PA by Lee he went to Harrisburg in 1862 and raised Company D 35th Regiment of PA Militia. Halsey was Captain. US service July 2 1863 and mustered out Aug 7 of 1863. The ante bellum journal intimately details everyday events beginning with a trip on passenger train to Williamstown and description of some fellow travelers some "drinking Germans" to the common mundanities of life"…talked to Little Harding about purchase of lot for an office 16x24 they ask the moderate price of $80.00!" Ends July 1859 he is deciding to board/live at certain place and saying he wrote annual communication to his Mother since it was his 36th birthday. The marbleized paper over board covers are about 6 by 7 ½" in size. Canvas tape at spine and on endpapers front back-probably an old repair long ago repair as the corners are leather which is now almost gone. All edges expose board-the hinge and covers feel secure the tape evidently serves its purpose well. Overall G.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CALVIN C.HALSEY PHYSICIAN CAPTAIN MILITIA CORONER SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NICHOLSON ANTE BELLUM PRE CIVIL WAR AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0002121

‎LT SIGNALMAN ALEXANDER MCGILL‎

‎1914 - 1919 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER RESERVE RNVR SIGNALMAN DEDICATED TO HIS NEWBORN DAUGHTER WHO WOULD ONE DAY SOON ENOUGH CHERISH HER FATHER'S BRILLIANT INTIMATE RETELLING OF HIS NAVAL SERVICE AGAINST GERMANY‎

‎RMS TEUTONIC RMS CEDRIC RMS ORVIETO NORTH SEA. Good. 1914. On offer is a superb original manuscript relic of Britain's World War I efforts against the German Navy mostly in the Northern Patrol and North Sea areas. The large folio Signalman's book used as a diary was handwritten by Lieutenant Signalman Alexander McGill of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve RNVR. This super work provides historians and researchers of the Royal Navy during WWI a unique perspective with a truly intimate finely detailed account of one man's service from December 8th 1914 through to January 27th 1919 on some very significant ships to the war effort. What raises this narrative from a simple diary of events is that McGill was communicating to his newly born daughter of his newly consecrated marriage. He married Agnes Beatrice Shaw on shore leave in February 1915 and they had a daughter called Edna D. McGill born March 1916. The book begins with a charming dedication to 'Miss Edna McGill' from 'Daddy Signalman' and there is little doubt in reading that his purpose was to describe with the utmost clarity his life and service likely with the thought that he might not survive the War. We do note that ironically he survived the War but died a decade later. Adding even more depth to this remarkable work are several hand drawn illustrations and maps detailing actions and positions at significant events like the Battle of Jutland. Here are some snippets: Upon arrival at the Cedric 8th Dec he says: 'It was a shame to see all her fancy woodwork inside being scrapped just leaving the shipside cabins and a few amidships'; he lists the structure of the company on board and names the officers he also lists the daily routine hour by hour throughout the diary there's a lot of stuff about the patrols who they board and who gets escorted under armed guards to Kirkwall. Target practices fun games and entertainment moments of action and possible action. 'We boarded an American steamer.and sent her to Kirkwall. Her crew Yankees were very glad we had captured them as they were feared of the mines in the North Sea. This ship was let go by the Govt but did bump a mine and sunk'; 'Two of our ships were completely lost in the late storm. HMS Clan McNaughton and Viknor. All hands lost about 400 each also 12 officers and 120 men German reservists being taken in on the Viknor. No word or anything to show what happened in either case'; 'I have some good fun in spare time now quite a clique of us get together and play a foo-foo band etc. some band cardboard instruments ha ha ha in fact if you could have suddenly seen us you would think you were amongst a lot of loonies'; 'We left Mersey at midnight.I felt very sad leaving this time after getting married to your darling mother 21st February being the fateful day'; 'We passed one of our dummy battleships i.e. a merchant ship made up to look like the Dreadnought King George V have wooden guns etc. she did look like the K.G.V. until very close indeed'; 'Intercepted a message saying 'Bravo well done Teutonic' we believe she has captured a big prize off the Norway coast a German merchant ship'; 'Quite a lot of strong language being used freely over Lusitania having been torpedoed'; 'Report from HMS India that a torpedo just missed her. It looks as if a submarine attack is being made upon on this patrol.Orotava sighted submarine but she too far off. Things are very warm just now eh!' Re-coaling takes place at Busta Voe Shetland and he draws and describes the chain gate with anti-sub nets blocking the entrance to the bay. There is also regular mention throughout the diary of how quickly they can shift the coal onto the ship quoting tonnage and time taken. 'We left Liverpool 9th dec 1915 on way out passed largest ship afloat 'Britannic' on her maiden trip. She is a hospital ship and looked fine with yellow funnels and grey sides with large red crosses'. 20th January 1916 the crew leave the Cedric northern patrol - patrol A and continue on northern patrol patrol B on the Teutonic. 'I witnessed a bitter fight between two seamen on the mess both stripped a bit unequal but after a severe mauling the smaller man put his man to sleep'; 'Search being made for a seaman. No trace of him so he must have committed suicide. He was very despondent during trip. His newly married wife been false while he has been away so much so as to give him the disease from which he was suffering when he went over the side'. 'Heard that a Cunard Steamer Thracia had been sunk off the Isle of Man'. 'The ships firemen mercantile marine reserve men refused to work citing they wanted merchant steamer food and not navy rations. The Admiral of the Port Steinman was called and he brought 50 armed guards with him. He called each man out and asked if he would do his duty or not. 8 refused and were marched off the ship to face a court martial. It was held on HMS Victorious 2 weeks later. Mcgill lists all attending and states: 'The court martial lasted 35 minutes sentence of 2 years each in detention Gaol Devonport. Admiral Tupper came on board a few days after and gave them a speech on about not grumbling too much and doing their duty.' 'Our wireless staff busy news of a German raider disguised as an English steamer trying to get through also a few submarines operating round the Shetlands. We being in charge have altered all patrols to 60 miles further west.' Mcgill lists the names of boats and ships intercepted in patrol and all the ships in the northern patrol including tonnage guns and max knots. Many officers are also named. 'Another of our armed guards reports having met a submarine but they hid below while commander of sub asked the Capt of ship where he was bound etc then she pushed off. The sub was the one that has been operating on American coast and must have been on her way home'. December 1916 they leave the Teutonic for a six month refit and after barracks time they join the Orvieto in February 1917: 'I have had an eye witness of big naval action called the Jutland fight sent to me by an old shipmate. Here goes copy. 31st May 1916 HMS Faulkner' and then there are four pages of details of the battle word for word from his witness friend. Towards the end he states: 'our estimation of enemy losses. 6 battleships 2 battle cruisers 2 submarines 15 to 20 destroyers 2 zeppelins 6 light cruisers'. 'Wireless people intercepted RMS Celtic wiring Liverpool. She had bumped a mine. She was about 2hrs astern of us so we were lucky not to have done this'. 'About 11:45am all crew except watch were at dinner when masthead lookout sighted periscope of submarine. It disappeared immediately and all the starboard lookouts sighted torpedo coming at us.navigating officer was navigating the ship.torpedo passed about 20yds astern and broke the surface 500yds on port side'. 'A submarine was sighted about 12 miles ahead so we altered course.a gun began to speak and action bells started ringing. Scrambling up to my station on bridge an explosion took place not far off on our port bow. Debris and oil filled the water etc a cease fire was sounded. I learnt we had sunk a submarine. 4 shots fired altogether. 2nd hit and explosion occurred with 3rd and 4th shots lyddite shells. We cruised round full speed but nothing to save etc. the crew must have been blown to smithereens.a warm place here for the subs'. 'After discovering that my old firm were rather reluctant to take me back except at starvation wage I got the offer for a position at another firm if I could get immediate release.ship was leaving for Belfast refit in the morning.all went well until the absence of the Surgeon who has to pass me A1 delayed proceedings until the morning.to Birkenhead to get the surgeon agent to witness my medical sheet. Returned to ship.eventually was fully demobilized and got ashore with my bag 1/4hr before the ship sailed near thing'. The 13 x 8.5 x 1 inch book has approximately 100 pages with narrative about a third of the book in total. Overall G.; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF LT. SIGNALMAN ALEXANDER MCGILL RNVR RMS TEUTONIC RMS CEDRIC RMS ORVIETO ROYAL NAVY NORTHERN PATROL RN ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER RESERVE ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER 10TH CRUISER SQUADRON WWI WORLD WAR I WW1 THE GREAT WAR THE WAR TO END ALL WARS ENGLAND AGAINST GERMANY MARINE MARITME SEAFARING WAR AT SEA BATTLESHIPS DESTROYERS TROOP SHIPS BATTLE OF JUTLAND NORTH SEA PATROLS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002123

‎ELDER JAMES MILTON OLSEN‎

‎1918 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY DETAILING THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF HIS MORMON MISSION WORK IN NEW ZEALAND AND THE TRIP HOME‎

‎THAMES NEW ZEALAND SALT LAKE CITY UTAH. Good. 1918. On offer is the super original 1918 manuscript diary and travel journal handwritten by a young 25 year old Mormon missionary named James Milton Olsen b. January 20 1893 who after three years of Christian outreach and preaching the Gospel of Mormon in Thames New Zealand to the Maoris the indigenous people of New Zealand returns to America. The son of Utah rancher George Theodore Olsen and Catherine Maria Edwards Olsen. He married Hazel Acord on March 5th 1919. Beginning April 15 1918 James' is at the end of his 3 year mission and heading back to the United States. The 43 page narrative begins with Elder Olsen in New Zealand spending his last weeks attending meetings saying goodbyes and packing for his trip home. He spends much of the time with the President of the New Zealand Missions Elder James N. Lambert. BIO NOTES: President Lambert: "Elder James N. Lambert former president of the New Zealand mission returned July 3rd 1920 after nearly 51 months of missionary work in that far-off land. While there he published in the Maori language the second edition of the Book of Mormon 3000 copies." 1920 Improvement Era official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Goodbyes said Elder Olsen boards a train for Auckland spends a few days there and then boards the SS Niagara for the trip home. Here are some snippets: "On board ship were the Premiers of Australia The Rt. Hon. Mr. Massy of New Zealand and to this Mr. Massy I had a letter of introduction. Then there were other big men such as Sir Joseph Ward one Prime Minister of N.Z. the Sect of the Navy of Australia and several French Generals. So we had a Whakahihi crowd." Sir Walter Massy-Greene major politician and entrepreneur; Joseph Ward 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand; George L. Macandie Australia's Secretary of the Navy. "April 17th 1918….At 12 o'clock we ate dinner with Billman's and at 1 o'clock I had my photo taken with Howard Johnson. At 2 o'clock we called in at Parne Thorn's pawn shop and had a good conversation then caught the train and rode 12 miles to Omahu. Arriving there we walked 2 or 3 miles and met all the natives and latter all the elders rode in from Kerikeri. In the evening they gave us a lovely dinner and at 7 o'clock began the meeting. Elder Russon and I were called on to speak to give our farewell talk. Elder Mow interpreted for me. After we had finished the Maoris talked to us telling their sincere love for the Elder's and biding us goodbye. We went to bed late." "April 18th 1918. It was raining all day so we remained at Omahu until 4 o'clock. We played the phonograph read the Improvement Era and jumped until we were very stiff and sore. In the afternoon train time I had to bid them all goodbye. I rubbed noses with nearly 15 natives and I bid good luck to Elders Mow and Moody. We were driven to the train in a two wheeled cart by a native….I cleaned up and wrote up my diary preparing to meet Elder Wright who is supposed to arrive today by the 1 o'clock boat. His is taking my place. At one o'clock we walked to the boat and waiting until 1:30 for it to arrive at the wharf. Elder Wright came. We all strolled back to Sister Johnston's home. I gave him possession of the bed which I had been sleeping in for two years also the wardrobe which I had been in possession of. In the afternoon we visited the chapel. He found it to be much smaller than the one in Auckland. In fact it used to be the mayor's barn." "April 20 1918. I slept with Howard Johnston didn't get up until 7:30. Washed and wrote diary. Elder Wright and I caught the 9:30 train and took two boys to Kerikeri where I baptized them. The water was very cold so early in the morning but managed and the boys fared all right. There were several elders so it was a nice service. After that I went around to all the natives and rubbed noses with them all biding them farewell. One old lady gave me a kit Clara Watene's mother. We bought several pictures of the last conference from Bro. Spencer of Auckland then caught the train and rode back to Thames….In the evening Pres. Lambert came from Auckland. We were all happy to see him. He always brings a happy spirit. We ate dinner at Sister Johnston's. At 7:30 we held a good open air service. I did not assist in singing as my throat was too bad. I stood on the corner however. Elder's Mow Wright and the president talked…." "April 23rd 1918. I ate breakfast at Payne's then came home and destroyed all my letters with the exception of a very few. I also tied strings around all my books and prepared them for packing. In the afternoon Elder's Wright Stalling and I visited the hospital where I bid goodbye to Mrs. Rutallia whom I had been visiting for 2 years. The poor soul had lain there for over 14 years. From the hospital we went to the police station. Elder Moody was with us. I bid him goodbye also. He had been a very good companion and helpmate…." "April 24 1918. I ate breakfast at Royal's then came to the house and began packing up. If ever I had to plan it was then to get all my belongings in my suit cases and trunk then I had to give away many things. But finally everything was packed. I had one trunk weighing 200 lbs. 2 suitcases one hand bag and a roll of blankets…." He attends a social and then for the final time he meets many of his good friends and bids them goodbye and many of them give him gifts which he lists. Then he says "After the social it was with difficulty that I bid most of them goodbye." "April 25th 1918. Went to Monteque's Lemmee's and others bidding them goodbye then went to the station where several of the saints and friends were there to see me off. It was hard to say farewell as one never can tell when friends will meet again especially those of a foreign country. It was hardest of all to say goodbye to Bro. Payne as he had been my heartiest supporter. Elder Russon and I left at 9:30 Sister Payne Johnston and Wasene rode with us as far as Parekura then we bid them farewell. We rode on to Auckland getting there at 5 o'clock P.M. We had a cater take our things to headquarters costing us 2 shillings each. In the evening after a lovely supper we went in company with President and the Auckland Elders and the President's daughter Phyllis to a cottage meeting at Mrs. Trae Farland's. Four of us were called on to speak." "April 26th 1918. Went with the president and a number of elders to the American council's officer and obtained my permit to leave New Zealand. My companions Elder Gallacher and Pearson could not get theirs until later. After this I bought three towels costing me 5 S. then the president Elder Patrick and I tried to find the home of Sister Johnston a saint who does not know where to stay with us or join the reorganized church. We were unable to find her. Coming back to headquarters I wrote two letters one to Mr. Johnston of Thames and Toki Watene of Kopu. Then wrote up in my diary. In the afternoon President Lambert gave me two letters one to my father and one to Mr. Hardy a life insurance man recommending me to that business. After taking with the president Jack Monteque came to the mission home and he and I went downtown. We had a shave in Frank Monteque's shop…." "April 30th 1918. I packed my trunk and visited. I went to Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston's and while there I met two Elders of the Josephite Elders. They had been given our mission a very bad name. They are very prejudice against us. Their main subjects are blood atonement polygamy true succession to the President. They argued with me 4 hours. I held my own. In the afternoon I received letters and telegrams from the following…." He then lists many names "May 2nd 1918. He is sailing on the steamship "Niagara" We took our trunk and suit cases to the boat as we expected it to leave any moment. The custom officer examined a few of our things then we were able to take them on board. At noon I ate dinner at headquarters then at half-past 12 Elder Patrick and I visited the Hanby's. They treated us very kindly. They gave me several photos. In the afternoon I received my release a diploma which I had worked for for nearly 3 years. I was happy to get it……" He again bids everyone goodbye but the boat was running late so they bid more people goodbye including Miss Hanby who was at the gate. He says "She was the last girl I said goodbye to in New Zealand. She is certainly one of the best girls I ever met in my life." "We went back to the ship and finally went to bed. The next morning we were out in the mid ocean. The passengers were all lovely. On board ship were the Premiers of Australia The Rt. Hon. Mr. Massy of New Zealand and to this Mr. Massy I had a letter of introduction. Then there were other big men such as Sir Joseph Ward one Prime Minister of N.Z. the Sect of the Navy of Australia and several French Generals. So we had a Whakahihi crowd. Our cabin was no. 124 and 72' 2" square. In there was a fan electric lights 3 beds a dresser a wardrobe a wash basin and cloths racks." "May 4th 1918. Was not feeling too well so remained in bed a few hours. Missed two meals. I played a game of tennis with two ladies and wireless operator. He was a splendid friend taking us over the boat and informing us to every move and movement. Saturday evening we sang and held a dance. We were even asked to join several times but didn't have the nerve to try." Then to Sura and off for a little while and have lemonade in the hotel. "May 6th 1918. If you will remember 3 years ago I mentioned in my diary that we went to bed on Tuesday and got up on Thursday losing a day. Tonight it is making up that day. We go to bed Monday night and get up on Monday morning. Had hotcakes for breakfast also egg omelet. Began reading "The Light of Western Skies" by Zane Grey. We played deck quotes and other games. Met the Sec. to Mr. Ward one prime minister of New Zealand. We held a concert at night." "May 7th 1918. It was very warm. Several persons were curious over our being "Mormons." We conversed with several over religion. I had my laundry done up. We couldn't get fresh water as it had been mixed by mistake with the salt water….The boat games were very interesting. There were many of the women who smoked. Some thought it strange that we wouldn't gamble…." "May 12th 1918. Hawaii We were in American waters at 8 o'clock. It was a happy day for us to see American flags flying all over. Our boat flew an American flag. The doctor came on board and examined all of us. There our passports were ____. Then at 2 o'clock we went ashore. I was one of the first off. We rented a motor car for 3 hours and rode over the island. It was one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen. We went to what is known as the Ecquarium Aquarium where you see several kinds of fish. They are of every color known. All kinds' sizes and colors. We also rode to Diamond Point Mountain. We rode to Waikiki Beach where we saw surf riding. After riding we visited the "Mormon Church." We met the secretary his wife and three elders. They were not very sociable. We ate a big dinner down town….At 5 o'clock we went back on the ship. There were hundreds of people to see us off. Many of the natives were selling flowers….The boat pulled out of Honolulu at 5:30. We went to bed early. Two new Elders came on board returning home." BACKGROUND NOTES: One online source: "Most Maoris had been converted to Protestant and Roman Catholic Christianity by the 1850s; but because they believed they had been cheated in land deals by the whites whom they called pakehas the Maoris made war on the pakehas. These wars lasted from the late 1850s until the 1870s. When the wars ended the time seemed to be right to take the restored gospel to this outstanding part of the Polynesian race. When William Bromley was called as New Zealand mission president in 1881 President Joseph F. Smith told him that the time was right to take the gospel to the Maoris. The first successes among them came in 1883 but once the Maoris and the Mormons got together Maori converts flocked into the Church. By the end of 1884 the missionaries had firmly established the restored gospel among the Maori people. The next several years were very satisfying to most of the elders and sister missionaries several couples were sent to New Zealand beginning in 1885. In August 1885 there were 16 Maori and 4 pakeha branches of the Church and this number continued to grow steadily for the next 15 years. At the close of 1887 there were 2573 Latter-day Saints and by the turn of the century there were nearly four thousand members of the Church in New Zealand. Most of the Maori tribes including large numbers in the north around Whangarei and the Bay of Islands had been introduced to the gospel. In 1901 there were 79 branches. Clearly since the early years in Hawaii the Church had not enjoyed so much success with a Polynesian people." The 5¼" x 8½" diary is written in a unique once rich looking red leather gilt stamped flip top style book that has a worn and torn red leather cover detached but accounted for with his name stamped in gold lettering. The book is hand numbered beginning at 313 to 358. We note that like all LDS Church diaries each page has a carbon copy. What is unusual and unique is that most other Mormon missionary diaries had carbons with one copy given to the church. It appears Elder Olsen kept his copies. Overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ELDER JAMES MILTON OLSEN NEW ZEALAND MISSIONARY UTAH MORMON CHURCH CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CONVERSION OF NATIVE PEOPLES ABORIGINALS AND RELIGION RELIGIOUS CONVERSION CHRISTIAN OUTREACH THEOLOGICAL MISSIONARY MISSIONARIES CHRISTIAN CHRISTIANITY MAORIS WWI WW1 POST WORLD WAR I THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS LDS CHURCH NEW ZEALAND MISSIONS ELDER JAMES N. LAMBERT PAKEHAS KIWI ANZAC PROSELYTIZING JOSEPHITE ELDERS AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover‎

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‎MARGARET SAINSBURY MARIS‎

‎1904 - 1930s ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT BRITISH HOME FRONT DIARY PERSONAL CATCH-ALL AND DETAILED RETELLING OF THE TERROR OF GERMAN ZEPPELIN ATTACKS DURING WORLD WAR I‎

‎LONDON CAMBRIDGE LOWESTOFT ENGLAND UK. Good. 1904. On offer is a fascinating original manuscript relic of British life on the home front early on in World War I. The diary and in some ways a bit of a catch-all notebook filled with personal experiences and observations of life religious prayers and quotes and the highlight being an extensive description of Zeppelin attacks suffered and endured during 1915 by Great Britain handwritten by Margaret Sainsbury Maris age 23 of 5 Marine Parade Lowestoft England. Starting in Cambridge St Ives Hunts with 17 pages or so from Jan 20th 1915 through Feb 11th 1915 in the undated journal. We note there is mention of a pending Zeppelin raid. There is a brief summary of before and after the raid including a prelude to the four week trip in Lowestoft from Cambridge to meet her family includes booking pier tickets in Lowestoft and a short piece about the British Naval occupation on the pier "looking through binoculars" and signalling with flags" etc. five pages. There is a further 2½ pages on Dec 01st 1915 for a total of 40 pages approx. The rest of the diary is filled with religious quotes and prayers added in the 1930s. The account of the raid is detailed with location specifics street names details of the damage and repairs carried out to the nearby buildings. Places mentioned include: Denmark Rd Tonning Street Suffolk Rd The Station Maypole Dairy London Rd Latters Timber Yard. There is mention of the military presence and the clear up after the raid. Here are some snippets: "What's that noise Margaret I think it must have waked me too. It was a loud piercing insistent hooter - pitched on rather a high note and quite different from a ship's siren. I said it must be a Zeppelin." "We saw great lights ascending and descending. I jumped out of bed." "Then came a crash - a teaming grinding thud - another another the last being the loudest followed by the sound of falling bricks and glass it sounded though it was only next door." "Then we heard the whirr of the engines - terribly loud indeed." "Took pier tickets. Pier given over to Navy - they occupied the whole pavilion - some sailors always on guard at entrance. Also up aloft looking out to sea with a telescope signalling with flags. Naval officers look much nicer than army officers". Also included are photographic negatives of some of the people listed in the diary and places/things in Lowestoft including: Royal Yacht Club Fishing smacks Andrew on beach Irene Clarke Mother Government ship Barrel organ Norwegian wood vessel men in military uniform. The 6½ x 4 inch book is Overall G.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MARGARET SAINSBURY MARIS ZEPPELIN RAID LOWESTOFT ENGLAND WWI WW1 WORLD WAR I THE WAR TO END ALL WARS THE GREAT WAR BRITISH HOME FRONT DIARY PERSONAL STORIES TESTIMONY EYEWITNESS ENGLAND AGAINST GERMANY THE KAISER THE HUN SUFFOLK DIRIGIBLES EARLY AIR WARFARE EAST COAST OF ENGLAND NORTH SEA NORFOLK RIGID AIRSHIP COUNT FERDINAND VON ZEPPELIN DEUTSCHE LUFTSCHIFFAHRTS-AG DELAG MOCAVO HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002133

‎[PROFESSOR] RAYMOND GUSTAV HOOPS‎

‎1934 - 1938 ORIGINAL DEPRESSION ERA MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG MAN AT THE BEGINNING OF HIS FORMIDABLE CAREER‎

‎HAMLER OHIO OH. Good. 1934. On offer is a super original five year 1934 to 1938 Depression Era manuscript diary handwritten by a young Hamler Ohio man named Raymond Gustav Hoops 21 years old in 1934 the first year of the diary. Of German ancestry and from a very large family his father was Gust Hoops and his mother Erma Hoops. The 1930 census informs that he as the only son of six: his sisters were Hattie Amelia Montana Marian and Lulu. The 1940 census shows him as a lodger in the Hayes household and he's listed as a teacher. He started teaching in 1935 as stated in the diary. It also says he never married. His entries cover all the basics of a young man in college: exams work classes and of course familial times and plenty of names mentioned among his family and friends. This was an extremely active young man. While this is a Depression Era diary there seems to be little effect of the awful economic times for Raymond. His obituary states: "Prof. Raymond G. Hoops 61 a faculty member at Fitchburg State College since 1958 died suddenly this past weekend. Professor Hoops taught graphic arts in the Industrial Arts Department and was widely known in the graphic arts education field. He received his B.S. degree in education from Bowling Green University and his Master's degree from Ohio State University. He completed a sixth year program at New York University and did additional work at Michigan State University. He is survived by a sister." A dedicated diarist the book is filled save for February 1st through May 31st of 1934 and then he didn't stop writing until 5 years later December 31st 1938. The 4¼ x 5½ inch book is overall G.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF RAYMOND GUSTAV HOOPS BOWLING GREEN HAMLER OHIO DEPRESSION ERA OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AMERICANAHANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002135

‎MAXINE HADLOCK LAYTON [later JOHANSEN]‎

‎1938 - 1942 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG GIRL DESTINED TO A LONG LIFE OF SERVING HER FAITH BY HELPING BRING THE MORMON GOSPEL WHEREVER HER CAREER ARMY OFFICER HUSBAND'S DUTY TOOK THEM‎

‎LAYTON UTAH UT. Good. 1938. On offer is a super original 1938 - 1942 manuscript diary handwritten by Maxine Hadlock Layton later Johansen of Layton Utah. The diary commences at an important juncture for any young woman; almost 16 years old at the beginning from the Depression Era to the beginning of World War II the author already a practical teenage girl-next-door to a College age woman finding her place in the world. Entries range from the simple: "June 29th 1938. Dad gave us 20¢ to go up town with Naomi C. to buy some candy." To a New Years entry that includes pop corn and lemon aid. Religion test in school much different than what everyone expected etc. Interestingly we note that she and many others go to the Joseph Smith Building to hear President Roosevelt speech the day after the heinous surprise attack by the Japanese on December 7th 1941. Her online obituary: Bountiful: Maxine Hadlock Layton Johansen 80 passed away August 22 2002. She was born January 25 1922 in Layton Utah to Lionel and Bessie Hadlock Layton. Maxine graduated from Davis High School and BYU and worked as a secretary in Ogden for the railroad. Having married a career army officer she traveled extensively living in many states Germany and Hawaii before it was a state. She especially loved her stay in Hawaii where she learned to hula and loved the Hawaiian people. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she was Primary president in Massachusetts and in the Relief Society presidency. Maxine served as a Temple Ordinance Worker in the Salt Lake and Bountiful Temples and served a mission with her husband in the Atlanta Georgia Temple in 1992-93 where she learned the ordinances in Spanish. Maxine had a gentle and loving nature and enjoyed helping the missionaries and college students in her ward. She is survived by four children: Myrth Ann Michael Mills Kingsport TN; John Jackie Johansen West Jordan; Jill Robben Hixson Sandy; Leilani Eric Shepherd Lee's Summit MO; 16 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren one brother James J. Layton Layton; her twin sister Kathleen Wintle Honeyville; and another sister Lucile Giddings Stanwood WA. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard W. Johansen her parents a sister Ione Layton and a brother Lionel Bud Layton. Overall G.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MAXINE HADLOCK LAYTON JOHANSEN LAYTON UTAH DEPRESSION ERA PRE WORLD WAR II WWII WW2 GENDER STUDIES WOMEN'S STUDIES BOUNTIFUL MORMON MORMONISM MISSIONARIES AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002136

‎HERMAN MULLER, MABEL MULLER, NORMAN STIENHARDT MULLER‎

‎1916 - 1924 SUPER ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF GERMAN AND ENGLISH LETTERS BETWEEN BERLIN AND NEW YORK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF ALBERT EINSTEIN‎

‎BERLIN GERMANY BROOKLYN NEW YORK. Good. 1916. On offer is a simply fascinating archive of 1916 -1924 manuscript letters journals and related ephemera of a German-Jewish family with extended family in America. The family included Herman Muller the father Mabel the mother and their son Norman plus others that are mentioned include are Uncle Sammy and Grossmama. The family was split between Berlin Germany and Brooklyn New York and Switzerland laater. The group has approximately 90 separate letters equally divided between English and German. There are also letters from a Julius Nickelsburg a family friend. There are another largish group of separate items from school journals to identity papers from Germany included. With the backdrop of World War I and the inherent knowledge of current day readers that World War II is over a not too distant horizon makes for some gripping reading. Add to this that the family is connected to Professor Albert Einstein anecdotally we have learned that Mabel Muller was an administrative assistant to Einstein but we cannot confirm this and he is mentioned at least 3 times that a casual read has noted. The references also seem quite intimate Einstein sent them a letter of condolence regarding the death of Herman we believe in 1927 is mentioned in a letter leading credence to the aforementioned association. We suspect that the German side of the correspondence may hold some more Einstein mentions. Here are some snippets from the three letters mentioning Einstein: Feb .17th 1927; From Mabel Muller on the death of her husband Herman she mentions going to Temple and receiving 150 letters of condolence many from Doctors in Germany in this 3 page letter there is an entry on the second page "Prof. Einstein Letter". For Einstein to have sent a letter of condolence he must have known the family. Yet another letter from Norman's Grandmother mentions Einstein's visit to New York. Writing to Norman Muller in Germany; April 8th 1921 'We are surprised it will take so long for your examination we were in hopes that it would be sooner Prof Einstein and wife are here now I cannot explain to you what a big fuss and lots of attentions the Americans are giving him big big honors big receptions by the city and big dinners by the rich people over here. Many times Sammy and Alice are invited also and he does look so peculiar but the people do not care for that because he is so highly educated. We are in hopes now soon to have peace with Germany which I think will be soon.' Then: Berlin Wed Sept 27th 1922 'It is very nice of Mrs. Wallach to send those papers some time you must write a letter of thanks also should note yesterday I met Prof Einstein he was glad to see me I was wishing you were here.' There are seven journals from a University or college in Germany one titled Physik another titled "No Stem- Mu" in differential calculus; others journals are from a French course and yet others have more advanced calculus and Math problems one has the name of Norman Stienhardt Muller on the front the cover. Also Included are many intriguing calling cards written in German They belonged to different German Doctors for example: Dr. Paul Herzberg Dr Otto Ollendorff Dr Oscar Salomom Dr Leimforfer. Interestingly one of the calling cards mentions in pencil that the individuals were murdered in Auschwitz during the holocaust Herr und Frau Alexander Contizer. Overall G.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HERMAN MULLER MABEL MULLER NORMAN STIENHARDT MULLER ALBERT EINSTEIN GERMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION HOLOCAUST WWI ERA WORLD WAR I JULIUS NICKELSBURG DR. PAUL HERZBERG DR OTTO OLLENDORFF DR OSCAR SALOMOM DR. LEIMFORFER PRE WORLD WAR II WWII ALEXANDER CONTIZER HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0002148