‎BIOGRAFIA‎

‎DOREEN C‎

‎1936 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF BRITISH MANDATED PALESTINE BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN BY A 16-17 YR. OLD BRITISH GIRL - HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT WITNESS TO THE FIRST ARAB INTIFADA - PALESTINIAN UPRISING TERRORISM AND STRIKE‎

‎Jerusalem British Mandated Palestine. Good. 1936. Original Cloth. Evidential to the roots of Middle Eastern terror this is the extraordinary handwritten diary of Miss Doreen M. C. daughter of General and Mrs. J. C. sister of Cynthia. This British family witnesses the very beginnings of the modern era of Middle East tensions and terrorism having been residents of Jerusalem from January 1st to mid-June of 1936. Doreen writes a significant extraordinary insightful and well written diary. A young girl of 16 or 17 we estimate too young for boys - she detests them - and too old for the usual games that girls play paraphrase she writes of her time spent traveling throughout British mandated Palestine recording daily her comings and goings and all that goes on around her. She also does a great job drawing maps and other illustrations. Doreen sums it up in her own hand: in a handwritten copy of a 1963 letter to the famed Leonard Mosley of the Sunday Times found in the book Doreen admits to having in 1936 "a passion for keeping a large diary; I wrote down incidents of the strike riots and daily murders and ambushes like a recording angel!" She is modest. 1936 was a very intense very interesting and very disturbing year - Mussolini advancing against the Abyssinians in Africa Hitler on the rise in Europe Franco tearing apart Spain the King of England dies Edward VIII rises and starts to fall and Palestine is in foment as the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem has made a heinous pact with Hitler and called on the arab populous to strike - politically and through armed conflict murdering British soldiers and Jewish civilians and many many of their own people. Doreen is a "recording angel" to all this and more. From January 1st until mid-June she is for the most part based in Jerusalem living first at the King David Hotel before moving to Talbiyeh Colony in Jerusalem. There are very few idle days; many day trips visits shopping and when they move residence on 'Murhurrem' Jerusalem's famed moving days which date changes yearly and her description of the movers and hubbub are a delightful counterpoint to the atrocities she documents. Everyday she fully details her travels around the country and the news/politics of the day - even a trip to the dentist is fraught with danger given the times. Her father was highly placed at Air Headquarters research has found he ends his service a General and OBE recipient with the British Air Department. He meets frequently with generals and 'big bugs' as she calls them. She even admits that he is doing the "hush-hush work". Doreen names many of the British Colony and quite frequently makes comments - Mr. Such and Mr. Other 'complete scoundrels'. Doreen is an information and current events savant. She reads the papers listens to the radio and pumps the transient English men and women who travel throughout the Middle East and North Africa in service of Britain for the inside info and stories. A short wave ham radio operator Doreen diligently records calls and conversations as she reaches out for more news. She can quote to the day a year before when 'Mussy' promised not to go to war. Abyssinia is very important to her. The Italians the Germans and the plight of the Jews under Hitler disturbs her to no end. Many times in her writings she makes mention for example; PC 459 police constable said such and such giving her info which she then reports: "contrary to the newspaper reports" this is what really happened. She coalesced all the info and records the real story as she sees it. Here are just a very few snippets: "Mussolini is the greatest liar on earth. Hitler is number 2. Hitler is "bats" or something for he is daring to order every German Jew youth back to Germany those who have been turned out included for conscription." "I was told a few tales of storm troops that dared not to be published. They may sound a little far fetched but I do believe them as true. Poland is treating the Jews disgustingly." "I don't know what the Arabs have to grumble about.they were only too glad to sell their land to the Jews because they thought them useless and unpaying and were glad.then they saw the Jews making them pay they get wild and demand them back. More Bombs thrown." "Arab watchmen bumped off by the strikers for not stopping work." "When I look at the finely built young Jewish blokes I cannot help wondering what holds them back they could make mince meat out the Arabs. I cannot make sense of the Jews won't retaliate." "Every one of us knew there would be trouble in Acre. Two days ago the Grand Mufti was there he addressed a large crowd and said 'The Jews are doing their best to get us out of Palestine they are killing our brother Arabs and burning our homes' up to date not a single case has occurred of an Arab home being burned but tons of Jews are homeless through arson and looting. He must be stopped." "An Arab tried to blow up a bridge today up near Nazareth and blew himself up by mistake.I expect PC 239 is chasing round finding bits of ears and toes." "Big show at Acre the Jew shot early this morning had been in the police station all night for breaking curfew and had just been released." She asks the page in front of her - how can a child in this world today care about getting married and having children when the world is so full of detestable tyrants seemingly bent on war and chaos So much is happening around her to report she has taped a number of pages of paper to the days that she has run out of space. Doreen pumps her dad for info all the time: he quite pointedly informs Doreen that he 'has specific proof the Italians are funding the Arab uprising.' She adores her father but she rightly disagrees with him at times: 'Father believes the Germans are not a worry. With the way they are spending money re-arming themselves they will be bankrupt in a year or two.' Maybe her father is trying to save her from worry but Doreen is near clairvoyant in comparison. Toward the end of June Doreen her mother and sister Cynthia are off to England and though life in London is different lacking the daily horrors of terror in Palestine Doreen continues detailing her daily life and report on the conflict. Sensational significant historical diary. The book is an indexed monthly journal that she faithfully records at the start of each month the books she has read the trips she has taken. Rarely will one find as diligent as thoughtful as opinionated and as colorful a diarist as this young lady. A number of pieces of ephemera are included with the book as Doreen inserted them - one piece is a copy of a letter she writes in 1965 from her home on the Isle of Wight. Save for a loose hinge and the crack that comes with it this book is in great shape.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY GREAT BRITAIN WORLD WAR I WW I WORLD WAR TWO II GERMANY ITALY JAPAN MIDDLE EAST T.E. LAWRENCE ARABS MUSLIM MOSLEM MUFTI SYRIA LEBANON PALESTINE BRITISH MANDATE MUSSOLINI HITLER ABYSSINIA HAILIE SELASSIE TERRORISM ISRAEL JUDAISM ZIONISM IRGUN STERN KING DAVID JERUSALEM JUDEA DEAD SEA EGYPT HAM RADIO SHORT WAVE WIRELESS KING EDWARD INTIFADA ARAB UPRISING ASSASSINATION TERROR STRIKES WORK STOPPAGE ZION ZIONISM . hardcover‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 000125N

‎MARIE KATHRYN ZAK‎

‎1950s ARCHIVE LOT OF NINE 9 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARIES OF A FAMED ST. LOUIS MISSOURI TRAVEL WRITER‎

‎St. LOUIS MISSOURI. Good. 1950. On offer is a super archive of nine 9 travel diaries written by Marie K. Zak a very well-known travel writer during the 1950s and '60s. A graduate of St. Louis University she worked for The Automobile Club World Wide Travel Service wrote a column called "Travel Talk" for a local newspaper and had a very close and religious family life. The diaries which date from July 1950 to May 1967 are filled with information about all the flights including meals served places seen a few are: Japan Amsterdam South America Mexico Hawaii Paris Switzerland Scotland etc. hotels stayed at ships traveled on restaurants people met and seen such as Bob Sharp and Bill Sanders of the Yankees and Salvador Dali food and drinks there are even some recipes for the drinks she enjoyed stickers from hotels airlines and beer bottles articles from "The Advertiser" the paper she wrote for photos and much more. The diaries are filled with ephemera; itineraries notes news clippings one of which is about the S.S. Liguria a ship they were on avoiding the perils of a hurricane photos telegrams cards stickers receipts pictures and numerous postcards beer bottle labels menus . All items are in very good condition. This is a great collection given Mrs. Zak was an excellent writer keen and trained observer who traveled in style and in many cases seeing the sights as only a travel writer on a familiarization trip can.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA TRAVEL JOURNALISM JOURNALIST WRITER AUTHOR SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA MIDDLE EAST USA . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 000135

‎UNIDENTIFIED WORLD WAR II ROYAL AIR FORCE PILOT TRAINEE AFRICA CAMPAIGN‎

‎1943 HANDWRITTEN PERSONAL MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL OF AN RAF TRAINEE BEGINNING IN SCOTLAND TO DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA AND ON TO EGYPT‎

‎North Africa. Good. 1943. Softcover. SUPER WORLD WAR II NORTH AFRICA ROYAL AIR FORCE HANDWRITTEN MEMOIR: "This is an exercise book" which it is stated in the first line of the first entry: 22/2/43 9 pages; "I bought this book yesterday and am just taking a few spare moments to jot down some of the happenings and events of the last few months. This book is not intended to be a diary as such as I have found that a day to day record of events becomes monotonous; but rather a medium that permits me to express myself on paper at thise inevitable times in the service when due to ones surroundings and situation there is nothing else to do. I shall also include such events as seem worthy of record and which I may like to preserve for the future in a clear cut form than memory alone provides. So I am now on the threshold of Operational Flying there should be much of interest and amusement which will be of interest and amusement." He then summarizes his Air Force Career and details what I assume is the "happenings of the last few months" as detailed at the beginning of this entry. This includes Scotland and Durban South Africa and Egypt. The rest of the journal is concerned with life and training in Africa and finishes abruptly on 21st July 1943. One week after he makes his first Operational flight over the Mediterranean. Dated 5/2/43 - 6.5 pages Dated 19/3/43 - 4.5 pages Dated 29/3/43 - 8.5 pages Dated 4/4/43 - 4 pages Dated 10/4/43 - 3 pages Dated 19/4/43 - 4 pages Dated 03/5/43 - 7 pages Dated 25/5/43 - 10 pages Dated 08/6/43 - 5 pages Dated 13/6/43 - 5 pages Dated 20/6/43 - 6 pages Dated 22/6/43 - 2 pages Dated 09/7/43 - 9 pages Dated 14/7/43 - 3 pages Dated 16/7/43 - 5 pages - This entry starts " I have now done my first operational flight 4.5 hours in duration and this involved patroling the Med." Dated 21/7/43 - 3.5 pages.; Manuscript; 5.5.x 8.5 Inch; RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE NORTH AFRICA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL PERSONAL HISTORY MEMOIR MEMORIAL DIARY JOURNAL DIARIES JOURNALS LOG LOGS KEEPSAKE WORLD WAR II WWII . paperback‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 000062

‎E CRAIGHEAD‎

‎1897 HANDWRITTEN HAND-DRAWN STUDENT'S PHYSIOLOGY PERSONAL NOTEBOOK‎

‎Pittsburgh PA. Fair. 1897. Original Cloth. Complete Hand-Written Course Notes for PHYSIOLOGY. Original owner's name address date on the inside front cover of this notebook of lined paper. "E. Craighead Pittsburgh PA 1897." Notes are bound in a board covered notebook 5.5" x 9". 89 pages. Includes 17 drawn illustrations by the student. 8 items have been tipped in including a booklet titled: Observations of the Brain Observations on the Sheep's Heart and other pages from medical pamphlets of the day. E. Craighood was likely a student at Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh when he or she took these notes. The notes cover basic physiology from cells blood bone and muscle to more advanced body organs such as the heart lungs nervous system and stomach. Six of the 17 illustrations are in color and show more complex body functions such as eye-sight the circulatory system and how food is absorbed. Craighead also describes a number of dissections she/he took part in. Condition: Covers are very worn and shaky leather spine barely holding on front gutter/hinge completely split. The inner pages are in Very Good condition one page is disbound otherwise the pages are tight bright and clean. The writing is cursive and is sometimes rather light and not easy to decipher but it is legible throughout. Very interesting document on how American students were taught physiology and the medical sciences in 1897.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MEDICINE MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY ANATOMY AMERICANA SURGERY DISSECTION 19TH CENTURY MEDICAL EDUCATION DOCTORS DOCTORING SURGEONS E. CRAIGHEAD PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA FIFTH AVENUE HIGH SCHOOL HANDWRITTEN 19TH CENTURY HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA 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

Riferimento per il libraio : 000067

‎RUDELLE DALZON [DALSON]‎

‎1745 - 1789 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL LEDGER AND DIARY OF A WEALTHY LANDLORD ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA - EX LIBRIS HPK HANS PETER KRAUS‎

‎Toulon France. Good. 1745. Hardcover. On offer is a stunning look into the the mind finances and economy of Rudelle Dalzon a landlord caterer and food supplier in pre Revolutionary France on the French Riviera. Many layered very thick elephant folio list many many hundreds of transactions for rents properties listed supplies purchased traded sums loaned and paid plus many pieces of ephemera stuffed inside. Unpaginated in original boards on thick paper there are at least 200 pages at two inches thick. Rudelle begins in 1745 and writes well into 1780s. There are at least two businesses running and ancilliary loans with corresponding notes. Mentions of trade with members of the King's staff. Many years of research in this ancient ledger. Rudelle diarizes his thoughts regarding most years in a special middle section of the book. Truly fascinating pre-Revolution manuscript and a delight for historians of the French Riviera. This journal boasts a very discreet Ex Libris HPK label identifying it from the library of the famed book collector Hans Peter Kraus.; French; Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall; ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT COMMERCE HANDWRITTEN HAND WRITTEN JOURNAL LEDGER MEMOIR PERSONAL LOG HOLOGRAPH AUTOGRAPH DIARY DIARIES ANCIENT ANTIQUE TOULON LANDLORD APARTMENT REAL ESTATE CATERING PRE FRENCH REVOLUTION FRENCH RIVIERA MONACO . hardcover‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 000649

‎UNKNOWN‎

‎1935 - 1939 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF A HARD WORKING RANCHER FARMER AND PLUMBING CONTRACTOR‎

‎SANGER FRESNO CALIFORNIA CA. Good. 1935. On offer is a detail oriented well-filled handwritten diary written by an unidentified Fresno-Sanger California area man. Research suggests this 1935-1939 Depression Era five year diary is written by a mid-50s year old man he has his 32nd anniversary in 1935 he goes to Fresno for a new set of teeth works extremely hard with his own ranch and orchard plus he has a super busy plumbing business where he works for many larger commercial establishments: Fresno High Wash Union High Pleasanton Restaurant Eston High School cleared a sewer worked on down spouts at Hall of Records Roos Bros. Most of the jobs seem large and involving pipe installation and pipe maintenance. He also butchers pigs and cows and most of the other jobs a large ranch and orchard require. Many businesses friends workers and family are named and local historians or collectors may very well find the name of our author. The cover is dinged and general worn but overall G.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; FARMING RANCHING ORCHARDS CALIFORNIA DEPRESSION ERA GENEALOGY HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001046

‎UNIDENTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER‎

‎BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 1903 Manuscript Daily Log‎

‎Boston Massachusetts MA. Fair. 1903. Hardcover. Wonderful all handwritten 9" x 11" hardback daily hour by hour journal from an unspecified fire department but almost certainly Boston. Dated July 1903 through Oct. 1903. The day of horse drawn fire engines. 300 pages. No missing pages. The log is written in black ink with all the fire calls written in red ink. Contains information on the care of the engines and horses roll call who's in charge of meals who's absent and on vacation fire call addresses and names of all the fire men etc etc. Items too numerous to mention. A typical days entry: Sunday Oct 4th 1903. 12am York relieved Ryan on house patrol. 1am Water in Engine 38 and 39 at 4th and 3rd gauge . Steam at 100 lbs. 2am Hart relieved York on house patrol. 3am 3 and 4 G's of water in engines 38 and 39. Steam 95 lbs 4am Heaters OK. Patrol completed York and Hart. 4am Burke relieved Hart on house patrol. 6:45am Morning call struck. 7am Lt. Lynch Marden Ryan Doughtery Burke Gilligan to breakfast. 7:25am Received alarm from box 38 Tapper and Gong. Engine 39 responded to fire at #70 Long Wharf. Connected to hydrant opposite 62 Long Wharf. Company services not required. Reports to Chief Cheswell and ordered to quarters by same. 1 officer and 5 men responded with apparatus. 2 officers and 6 men responded to fire. While responding to the above alarm horse #677 was injured by colliding with post of elevated structure receiving injuries that caused him to be killed. Company returned. Absent 35 minutes. Other entry: Responded to Railroad car #355 in NY NH & H railroad yard caused by fierce exploding company. Used 1 extinguisher. Another entry: Still alarm for fire inside building #33 and 37 Wormwood St. Engine 39 hose wagon responded to fire on 2nd floor. Run 200 feet of hose from hydrant on Wormwood St and passed water 5 minutes. Absent 55 minutes. THIS IS A WONDERFUL ONE OF A KIND FIREFIGHTER HISTORICAL ITEM. Most of the pages are loose with yellowing on the edges with some tatters. The spine is missing and taped.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Hand Written Personal Americana Memoir Fire Department Fireman Fire Stations Public Service Arson Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana Firefighters Fireman BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS MA . hardcover‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 000006b

‎EDWARD E AVERY‎

‎1913 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY BY A HARD DRINKING HARD DATING EAST LYNN MASSACHUSETTS MAN‎

‎EAST LYNN MASSACHUSETTS MASS MA BOSTON AREA. Good. 1913. On offer is an original 1913 handwritten manuscript diary by Edward E. Avery who lived in and around East Lynn Massachusetts mentioning frequent trips to Swampscott East Lynn Boston Salem and Olympia. This is a very interesting look at a pre World War I American male as he passes his days dating drinking bowling and hanging out with his pals. While he initially begins the year seeming a placid fellow as the weather warms so does his temperament as he has a scrap or two with his pals and he has plenty of girl trouble and not only trouble between different girl friends but also with their parents. His very last sentence for the year on December 31st seems to sum it all up: "I suppose there will be trouble now for we were almost caught tonight." While we are uncertain of his age though most certainly a young man 20-25 we approximate or profession here are snippets that will enlighten: 1913 "Janaury15th Cold in a.m. Warmed up and rained a little in the evening. Tonight I meet G. F. at 7:15. We took the 7:30 train for Salem. Went into the Empire Theatre to see "The Easiest Way." It was a great play and played by a good company. The 11:09 was twenty minutes late so we didn't get home until 12. I won't see her again until Sat. evening. None of the fellows up to the house have been near me except Stewart and he came down Sunday because I asked him to so as to pay him what I owed him." "January 19th Clear and very warm for this time of year. I didn't get up until noon. I read all the p.m. Went across the street and engaged board then met G. F. We went to the Chinese restaurant and had supper. She came up in the room until 9:30. I don't know but I guess she thinks I am slow well I am not that kind of a fellow and she will find out so when she knows me better. I wrote a letter home one to New Mexico. My sister comes tomorrow. Cut out cigarettes today for some time. I don't know how long it will last." "February 16th I didn't get up until 10:30. Wrote a letter home one to N.M. Went out and had dinner. Down to Peaves. Went up with Jammie F. to his room at 4. We came up in the square and picked up a couple of girls from Salem. I left them and met G. F. at 6:15. She came down to the room and stayed until 10. I have her guessing for fair but I am sick of girls and all that goes with them. It is a damn nescience to be bothering around with them. Went in Hunt's and had supper at 12 o'clock. I think I will get married." "March 1st Nothing goes right and I am always wrong. I try to do what is right and am always taken as bad. I think I will get out of Lynn before long but what's the use." "March 2nd ……I have been fighting depression. I don't know. I don't seem to find joy in anything or something. I wonder why I ever was born. I suppose life is what we make it but I can't make myself happy. Something seems to be plucking love!" "April 17th Fair. Left Lynn at 9:15. Dinner at Portsmouth at Ham's. Won't serve any beer said we were drunk. Got ditched twice……" "April 24th Down to Auditorium tonight with G. F. and Mr. and Mrs. Denton. Came home. Fellow was going to murder a girl on Broad St. Some excitement for a time. 11:30." "May 9th In shop most of day. Tonight G. F. was down to room. We had a little falling out. She was mad because a girl called me up and drove because Rich is going to meet her tomorrow night. If she wants to see me again she is to call me up. I shall never call her. She is altogether too mean for me. She doesn't like any of my friends and everything I do is wrong. A hell of a lot I am…." "May 30th & 31st Left Lynn at 8:15 for Centerville Cape Cod. Had a blow out before we got to Point of Pines. 45 minutes to change shoe. Cape at 2.…Out fishing at 7:30. Over to Hyannis to Dennis this p.m. toyed around until 10:15. Bed." "July 29th Met V.G. tonight. Over to band concert on High Rock. Came home. She said she was willing to marry me…." "August 14th Took Misses down to Swampscott. Up to V.C's Up canoeing. Home. Had a nightcap. Tried out V.C. Nothing doing. She is as good as gold. Her sisters are always picking on her. I am going to have a talk with her mother." "August 28th Home. Drunk tonight. Louis and Jim took care of me. Louis and I went over to Nahant and got a quart. Took Miss Hyde and Polly over. Broke shifting lever." "September 22nd ……Called up V.C. at 9:30. Talked until 12:30. All we did was scamp. She got sore over nothing and I helped it along. I wert sore but she thinks I am. Nothing doing. I love her too much but I do like to kid her poor child." "October 8th Didn't work today. Out a little while this p.m. Up to V.C's tonight. Some one told Olive that I told them V.C. was up to my room last night. They are all mad with me up there except V.C. The poor kid. I have only made life hard and miserable for her ever since we met. I am wrong for I have always tried to be on the square with her that is more than I ever did for anyone else. But from now on I shall cut Guy Roberts and Jim Delong off my list of friends." "October 10th Went to work at seven. Bors told me I was to go with him to the Mts. All my troubles seem to come in a bunch. I guess I have lost V.C. I can't loose her. I had about as soon die as to loose her. Her sisters are all to blame. I may be better off without any girl but I never before loved as I do her. Why don't she call me up Olive said she would as soon as she got home. It is now 11:15. Surely she is home by now." "October 14th Snow about 2 inches. Something seldom heard of. Well I am back in Lynn but I guess I shall love V.C. I meet her tonight and her mother has given her the choice of school or me. If I love her it won't be for long because I can't give her up and I think she love me too. We drove about all the way in snow." "November 24th Had card from G. D. F. today saying she was in Lynn. Didn't see V.C. or haven't heard from her tonight. She may call me up later. I was down and bowled a couple of lines tonight. I am in a bad box now. I don't know how to work it. G. F. wants me back and I don't want to go. The game will be hard and V.C. will have to help me but we can win with all she can say." "November 29th ……Met V.C. at 9:30. She wants me to leave her for a month to show her mother that she doesn't care for me or something. I couldn't just get it. Anyway she has changed her mind over. Why can't we get along without so much trouble First one then the other. Will it ever end It has been going on almost from the day I met her." "December 31st ….Met V.C. Put car in Essex. She and I came up here. Both went to sleep woke up at 11:30. Down to commons to concert. Took her home in car. Left her at 1. Doron got Boss at 2. Home at 2:15. V. is sick. I can't find out what is the matter with her. I don't want her to get sick. It is hard enough now as it is. I suppose there will be trouble now for we were almost caught tonight." There is so much more to this diary. He writes for every day of the year and since this is a "page a day" diary his entries are usually quite long. And as with most diaries lots of names are mentioned some of which are; Gertrude French Phillips Mae Perry Al Mitchell Lucy Dixon Dearborn Guy Roberts Fred Woodward Denton Hastings Hubbard and more. The diary is in good condition and measures about 4" x 7". ; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; MASSACHUSETTS DRINKING ALCHOLISM DRUNKENNESS GENDER STUDIES PRE PROHIBITION PRE WORLD WAR I PRE WWI HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA ALS ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES CIVIL WAR ERA WAR BETWEEN THE STATES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT GENEALOGY 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 . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001061

‎LUTHER G BARRETT‎

‎1866 EUROPEAN TRAVEL DIARY OF A KEEN EYED BAPTIST MINISTER HARVARD GRADUATE AND FUTURE PRESIDENT OF JACKSON COLLEGE FEATURING A SIGNED NOTE BY FAMED RELIGIOUS AUTHOR MERLE D'AUBIGNE‎

‎BARK 'YOUNG TURK' EUROPE. Good. 1866. Hardcover. On offer is a very interesting small archive of an original handwritten 180 pp travel diary of Luther G. Barrett a Baptist Minister from Weston MA concerning his trip to Europe in 1866 and a number of small ephemera pieces including a September 10 1866 letter from Bishop written in Cologne Germany 8 pp plus a few paper snippets containing autographs/signatures of a few individuals.within the diary is a full signed page by a noted author of the "History of the Reformation" Merle d' Aubigne. Attached to this page is an old newspaper clipping describing Barrett's meeting with this great man.The diary notes that Barrett set sail from Boston on the Bark "Young Turk".captained by a Captain Small.references to Provincetown.his travel companion one I.W. Bishop.schools of fish.observations of the sailors' life and work.whales porpoises huge jellyfish.stops in Gibralter Majorca Monaco Italy Vatican City Pompeii Switzerland Germany all described from an intimate first-hand perspective.a number of small drawings by Barrett illustrate the diary.plain board cover with a leather binding strip.Barrett was apparently very well read as he offers some historical background of the places he visits mixed in with his own observations. a fascinating mid-19th century ephemera lot. BIO NOTES: Rev. Luther G. Barrett A. M. in 1883 is president of Jackson College Miss. a graduate of Harvard College and of Newton Theological Institution a practical educator and who was for a time professor in Shaw University Raleigh N. C.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Shaw University Newton Theological Raleigh Hand Written Personal Memoir Travel Europe Steamships Steamer Handwritten hand written autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana 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 Baptist Theology Religion Harvard Natchez Jackson College . hardcover‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 000825

‎UNKNOWN SAILOR‎

‎1944 ORIGINAL ROYALMONT NOTEPAD FILLED WITH THE THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS OF A SAILOR FROM OHIO DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR II ABOARD THE USS MONTICELLO AND LATER THE USS WEST POINT‎

‎Atlantic Ocean. Good with no dust jacket. 1944. Softcover. On offer is a handwritten manuscript diary written aboard the USS Monticello AP-61. Very legible in pencil text block has fallen away from the rubber glue top. All 73 sheets are still inside. This comprehensive 5" x 8" Royalmont notebook journal has been well taken care of as none of the 73 pages exhibit tears creases fragility or foxing. All are completely full of first-hand historical and insider information. The journal is very factual with only a few entries not pertaining to the ship. The nameless young man from Ohio does talk very fondly about his wife and baby and about the ship's food. It measures 5" x 8". It begins on July 1 1944 and ends on November 14 of the same year. Every page is easy to read. The first day of this trip for The USS Monticello she had a convoy of 30 ships and blimp dirigible escorts. A quote from the first week:"We are going to England. I have heard that the Monticello is the fifth fastest ship and that this is only the second time that she has been convoyed.It is reported that we have 7M troops aboard". A later entry reads "We are to come across the Northern tip of Ireland through the Firth of Clyde. This morning we passed quite close to the Isle of Man". In the bay at Liverpool he states "Our Propaganda Machine is second to none. I would like to tell people how we are all being fooled". The sailor then boarded the former luxury liner the USS West Point "A beautiful American built just prior to the war-not all of the former splendid is gone but is now a troop ship". ; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA WORLD WAR II WWII NAVAL NAVY . paperback‎

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‎MRS MILDRED RUTH MILLS‎

‎1925 1936 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARIES OF A WEALTHY AMERICAN OILMAN'S WIFE AT CRITICAL JUNCTURES IN CHINA'S HISTORY‎

‎Changsha China. Good. 1925. On offer is a very interesting pair 2 of manuscript diaries handwritten by Mildred Ruth Mills wife of Edmund. Our writer appears to be a wealthy American woman in Changsha China in 1925 and then a decade later is 1936. Historians and collectors of Chinese political and historical ephemera will recognize that Mrs. Mills was well suited to observe the birth pangs of the Nationalist movement. In fact she is in China at a tinder box time with Sun-Yat-Sen dying in Peking in March of 1925 and the ascendance of Chiang Kai-shek as his successor. She travels to other locations in eastern China throughout the year and there is an entry later in the year stating that they re-locate to Wuhu China. While half of January is used for recording which letters were "received" and "sent" there are over 325 entries for the rest of the year. Here are some snippets: "had chinese lesson today as usual". 3/6-"met the chinese interpreter and agent they were very nice." 5/3 "we put up a lunch and went to yola sou. Took boy with us had chair coolies. Went way up to top where we could see all of Changsha and vicinity. Was a wonderful view. Went in several temples". At some point her husband an employee of Standard Oil Co. of NY has to travel "up country" for a couple of weeks and she is making local/social trips by boat: "went to Island at four Mrs. Corbett has birthday party for Mollie.5/17 "Raining very hard today. Came over in boat with B.A. Men. Looks like a bad day for my tea." "weather was terrible and river bad". A few days later on 5/26 "River was bad last night. Could not cross so stayed all night with Peggy". Also references to "Mei Foo" which may be a bus in China. 6/1 "We are planning to go to Hankou on Mei Foo not sure yet." Many entries regarding political unrest: 6/1 "Today chinese have big parade against Japan and foreigners" on 6/5 "came back and had our dinner on the British gun boat 'Crickett'….city under strict law". On 6/7 "Things worse in the city" and on 6/12 she writes; "Foreigners killed in Hankou. Mr. Hobart was here expects things will be worse". On the lighter side back on 2/18 is a popular movie reference-"Sorry E. her husband Ed missed the picture last night 'Hunchback of Notre Dame'. I've seen it but wanted him to see it also". A subject that shows up in many entries is relations with the "help".2/9-."cook has asked for a raise to $18.00 we gave him $16.00 for now." 5/8 "had an argument with boy today so he left. Am without a boy now and Awah is still sick". 5/19 "Came home and found servants all gone have to fine them dollar each". 8/19 "one of the servants evidently stole Miss Norelico's money. Had exciting time the sisters had police in but could not find who took it". Again more boat traveling; "went to SOCONY place to wait for boat". 8/21 "Arrived Hankow about two o'clock . Capt Hoey met Mrs. Dressel. Came to Mr. Nichols house. Mrs. N is still away". 10/30 she writes "received telegram today saying we are transferred to Wuhu as soon as we are able to travel". 11/25 "Reached Hankow this morning went to office first with Ed waited in Mr. Porterfield's office. Went to Mrs. Bakes with her porter". New Year's Eve: "Finally decided not to go as chinese to costume party. Dressed up as small girl." There is also a receipt from a confectioners store with a Tientsin printed but "Changsha" written in the blank 4//11/25 I checked the date and author must have picked up some sweets to take on the way to "Mrs. Hobart's 'skiaki' party"$3.40 worth. The cover of the 1925 5&1/2" x 7&1/4" diary is quite worn there is splitting at front/back endpapers exposing weave but both boards holding well and overall G. The 1936 book is a 5 x 4 inches 'Lest We Forget' diary with her name embossed in gilt and it is VG.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CHINA REPUBLICAN CHINA OIL COMPANIES OIL EXPLORATION NATIONALISM WARLORDS CHINESE RACE RELATIONS AMERICANA SUN YAT-SEN CHIANG KAI-SHEK HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY . hardcover‎

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‎HARRY O LANNING‎

‎1911 - 1914 ARCHIVE OF HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARIES BY AN ASTUTE WIDOWED INDIANA SCIENCE TEACHER AS HE PURSUES HIS NEW LOVE - SUPER PRE WORLD WAR I AMERICANA‎

‎SWEETSER INDIANA IN. Good. 1911. Leather. On offer is an archive of four 4 handwritten manuscript diaries there is a 5th book only partially written mostly religious poetry representing the years 1911 1912 1913 and 1914. The diaries belonged to Harry O. Lanning who was a science teacher at the high school in Sweetser Indiana at the turn of the century. This diary set is an extraordinary record of pre-World War I Indiana with a sweet and interesting back story of romance too. Harry was born on October 21st 1882. His parents are William J. Lanning and Mary F. He has three brothers; Carl Hugh and Paul. Research suggests he was also a widower at the time the diaries were written because on several occasions he mentioned things like "she being a widow too" and other such phrases. Throughout all 4 of these well filled diaries you'll find Harry courting a woman by the name of Edith Lucille Cranor. Edith was born on April 13th 1889 and her folks are McClellan and Florence V. Chenoweth. The on-again off-again love affair and courtship of these two makes for a simmering backdrop to local news his duties and other 'affairs' as at times both are seeing other people. At one point Edith takes a 3 month trip to the West Coast and Harry finds out by word of mouth she wants to stay in the west and teach in New Mexico. That never turned out because on May 21st 1914 Edith and Harry marry. Harry is also very interested in politics especially with the Roosevelt elections and talks about the events surrounding the election a great deal. His teaching takes up a great deal of his life also not quite as much as Edith does and when it comes to writing about any of it Harry doesn't leave anything out. He's a member of the organization "Red Men" I believe it might be The Improved Order of Red Men fraternity and not only writes about his meetings but also mentions the surrounding Indian villages. Harry is a marvelous writer too. Here are just a few snippets of this marvelous bit of Hoosier Americana: 1911 "January 2nd School started off nicely after the vacation. Everybody seems to like the new program better than the older one. Well they all ought to considering the trouble I had to make it. Carl Masterson has started in bringing our number again to 49; but I am not certain that he will stick. Worked until 10 p.m. on the Red Men's books but we can't make a report. I had a suspicion that I was "stung" when the sachem put me on the audition committee and now I know it. The books are in a fearful tangle showing either ignorance or willful neglect on the part of at least two of the chiefs. The other members of the committee are Furgeson and Jerry Flinn. I imagine the report when it does come in will be an eye opener." "January 20th Edith Cranor called up this morning before I was out of bed to tell me that a little deal we had prearranged was due for this evening. So this evening I took Ferguson and went out to call on her and her friend Miss Shamshaw of Marion. We had a very pleasant time. About 10:30 I spread my handkerchief over the face of the clock and when I did look at my watch it was 1:10. Miss Edith informed me that she often spent her Sunday evenings alone in fact she took pains to repeat it three times with emphasis so I am just conceited enough to take it as a suggestion and shall act accordingly. Funny I haven't had a girl or even a chance at one for so long and now I have three chances at once…." "February 21st ……Went to lodge this evening. The tribe honored me by elevating me to the Prophet's stump. After lodge Ferguson and I went to the missionary tea to the parsonage. I took Edith home according to schedule….I didn't want to wait until Sunday to see Edith again so I asked for Thursday evening in case the other affair is cancelled…." "March 11th ……In the afternoon I went to the Indiana to see the Countess Swiriska in her famous bare foot dances. She is certainly an artist and seemed totally oblivious to the fact that her attire was well scanty. As Edith had said she was going I was not surprised to see her and Mary S. there. She was enthusiastic in her and I am delighted to find that she is not a prude. Came home at 6:13. Went to lodge we had to take the first degree…." "April 24th This has been a very quiet day at school the lull before tomorrow's storm. The Juniors spent a part of the day in cleaning up the mess of last Friday nights reception. Edith came home this evening at 6:13. I met her and drove out north with her. I had seen her mother at church and told her it would please me very much if she Mrs. Overman would remain quietly at home and let me meet the girl. And she did. As tomorrow night is commencement and we both act I came home at 10:30. Talked with Mr. Shockey this evening and told him I did not want Cohn retained for next hear. He is too foolish after the little girls." "April 26th Was over at the school building this forenoon straightening up. We all settled with Shockey. It is the understanding that the Supt. and Assistant will be retained but that we will have a new principal. Cohn shook the dust of Sweetser from his feet this afternoon and departed for parts unknown. Was sorry to "sting" him but did not feel that it would be to the best interest of the school to keep him. The board looked over the building this forenoon and decided to give us an addition to the building and to put in furnace heat. Shockey told me definitely that I was to be retained and has left the interests of the school in my hands for the summer……" "May 3rd ….Met Edith at the train and we drove home. Enjoyed the drive very much. I wonder if I shall get to thinking so much of her that I shall attempt to "cut out" all my rivals for her affection. There is only one serious rival I think Mr. L. of Galveston…." "May 15th ……Saw Edith today in her working clothes and with her hair done up in everyday style. They are cleaning house but she looked good to me even that way and the girl that can stand that test is certainly all o.k…." "August 6th ….Am more than a little uncomfortable about last evenings developments; but am still hoping it will come out all right. Don't know just how much I care but it is more than a little. This evening I walked and walked and thought about the things she told me to think of but didn't solve the problem. Her greatest kick seems to be that I have been too good to her. Funny thing to kick about but she says I don't understand girls. I admit it. What man does. Am going to bed now 9:15 and try to forget it till morning…." "October 29th ….Edith came home today. She got into Marion last night or rather this morning at two. Saw her at the train this evening. She brought Mary Shamshaw up. Mary had spent the day with her. Didn't ask to go out only told her to call when she got ready to see me. This meant I was ready any time. Can't just figure how I stand with her…" "November 27th The John Stevens funeral was held today. Ferguson and I went up to the hall at eight and marched up with the Red Men. Then we held school until rest and dismissed about a half hour during the funeral. It has not been our policy to dismiss for funerals but said Stevens was related to almost half of the pupils and while I could not personally feel any great respect for a man who had been in the saloon business and wished to enter it again still he was a Red Man…." 1912 "January 29th ….I hear they had a scene at church last night. Vella Masterson was overcome with excitement and hysterics and lay unconscious for several hours. This is the natural result of the band of preaching that has been put out. It is a pity the courts can't be induced to grant injunctions in such cases." "January 30th Used my whole page last evening and didn't have room to say that Frank R. Ferguson Hugh and I played cards at Renbarger's while Pearl was at church. After she came home we took her in and played rum till 11:30. She reported another scene at church. A quarrel between John Spencer and his wife as to whether she should make a show of herself. Tonight I went to church and the measly little preacher made certain remarks for my special benefit that made me rub his name off my list of gentlemen. He hoped that my influence which was keeping the students from become Christians would soon be removed. This was wholly uncalled for and is utterly false." "February 29th Took Mills to see "Naughty Marietta" this evening. Enjoyed the show very much and altogether had a very pleasant trip. Although the evening was rather cold we managed to keep each other comfortably warm. It seems that she has "promised to be true" to J.J. but I am not sure that if he knew he would think she had kept her promise. In fact I am sure he would think she had not. But that is his lookout and hers not mine. I am by nature a poacher and she is very lovable as well as loving little girl. I shall look for every opportunity to poach some more." "April 8th Mr. Ferguson and Lucille had a misunderstanding today and the affair come to me to settle. As Mr. Ferguson tells me he charges Lucille with impertinence or even impudence. As she tells me he charged her with attempting to flirt with him during school hours. The affair is causing some stir. Mrs. Stife feels grievously offended over it." "April 17th ……Have spent the evening reading among other things the news of the Titanic disaster. Titanic hit iceberg in mid ocean Sunday night and went down. 1300 drowned 700 saved in life boats is wireless report…." "May 2nd ….The supreme court has decided that Marion is dry territory and that the saloon licenses issued last Sept. by Judge Nash are invalid or rather the case from Kokomo decided by the supreme court is similar and the decision applies to Marion. All the saloons are closed and Marian is again a dry town…." "May 23rd ….Spent the morning making that map of the Indian lands for Sarah Line. Had dinner with G. H. Terell and talked my township supervision proposition over with him. He is anxious to give it a trial next thing is to get Shockey in line for it……""May 26th ….This afternoon I attended the memorial meeting with the Red Men. Rev. Shannon delivered the address. It was excellent. The size of the audiences was disappointing both in number of Red Men and of Pale Faces. It seems that Cuyama tribe is dying out as fast as it possibly can. This evening I lay in the hammock from 6:00 to 9:15.…" He also mentions the Shanahan and the Peconga Tribes "June 20th & 21st ….The convention was in session only five minutes today. It is waiting for the report of the credentials committee. Everything seems to indicate that the Roosevelt men will be forced to quit the convention and form a new party. If they do they can count me in….No change in the political situation. The Taft credentials committee sustained the committee made delegates and they voted themselves in…" "July 7th ….Attended the new party meeting at the hotel this evening. I was chosen delegate for this township to the state convention with Wm Baum as alternate. Reports from all over the country indicate that the new party will win. At least Taft will not be in the race at all." Goes to the district convention and describes it "August 25th ….Met Edith at the train this evening and took her home. Dr. Daniel's were there and after a little visit with them we went for a drive. We went to Connor's back to Jalapa and then around the Wabash Pike almost to the park and home over the Chapel Pike. It was a beautiful night and we had a dandy drive. There was a full moon and we did a little of something that rhymes with "it" Home at twelve a.m……" "October 13th ……We took a drive over to the Indian Village. Got back after supper at 6:30.….We had some rather serious conversation this evening and I committed myself to the point of saying that while she had the right to have dates with other fellows if she wished I intended to try to get her to the point where she wouldn't want the others. I know it would mean a great deal to me for us to quit finally." "October 15th ….Roosevelt was shot by a fanatic at Milwaukee last night but is not thought to be in a dangerous condition. Think it will help rather than hinder his campaign. Still wondering what will be the outcome of my affair with Edith." 1913 "February 11th Everything ok at school. Went to Marion this evening. Saw Nels Shockey on the street at 7:30. Bertha has disappointed him completely. She came to town with him this morning and was to start home at four. Spent the whole evening with Nels trying to get some trace of her. We were at the police station and laid a case before Philips. Bertha was to be married Thursday to Glen Philips of Converse. She has either been kidnapped or has gone away to avoid her marriage. I am inclined to the latter view of the case…." "February 13th ……No clues to Bertha's disappearance yet. This was to have been her wedding day……." "February 20th …We have news this evening that Bertha Shockey has been found. She was found on the street in Lafayette and was brought to Wabash this afternoon. She doesn't know what has happened to her or where she has been during these nine days……" "March 25th Only half attendance at school. Roads flooded so they could not get in. Rain all day and again tonight. Marion under water. Destructive storms reported all over the country. 20 dead in tornado at Terre Haute. Train running irregularly or not at all…….News is scarce. No papers are coming into town. Trains not running regularly. Reports say 3000 dead at Dayton O. from bursting of dam; over 1000 lost at Pecqua and 150 at Peru…." 1913 "June 6th Had a great picnic today. Started at 8:30 this morning and just got home. Drove to the historic Frances Slocum burying ground. Had a picnic dinner and took picture with Milt's camera. At 4:30 we started back. Crossed the river at Somerset and camped for supper at our favorite place along the river road. Made a fire and broiled steak. Sat by the fire until 8:30 and then started home reluctantly. Would have rather had less driving time and more time for a picnic. Our little camp fire made us wish the time for our real camping would come sooner." "October 7th ….Edith has not quite made up her mind yet. Admits that she cares enough for fair weather but is not sure that her liking is great enough for the storms yet. Thinks that she will be able to tell me something before many days if I will but have patience." "October 12th ….Edith said three little words I have been waiting for so long and I am the luckiest man in the world. She is not sure that she cares enough yet for me to talk to her mother about it but we are certainly getting along. Don't think it will be long until I have some serious conversation with Mrs. O and invest in a diamond." "October 24th ….We are about to make our important decision. She said she would tell me "yes" or "no" Sunday. Don't think it will be "no" because she let me take her ruby ring so I could get one with a diamond in to fit the same finger." 1914 "May 21st Got up at 5:45. Paul took mother and me out to Overman's at seven and went back for father. After some trouble such as having a shirt too small and getting another brought out I got dressed and ready at 8:25. At 8:50 the ceremony was over and Edith was Mrs. L. breakfast was finished by ten and at eleven we left for Marion. Geo. B. brought us over. Golda Pearl and Madge S. came with us. After showering us with rice they left at twelve. We left Marion on the Big 4 at 12:20. Arrived at Indianapolis at 3:10 and are located at Hotel Metropole. Have taken things very easy for the little wife's sake since we got here. Didn't go out any place and I brought supper to the room. The only incident was a fire at the Plaza across the street. We are preparing for bed at nine. Am mighty glad things are as they are." The covers of all of the diaries are in poor condition but the pages and the bindings look great so please keep that in mind. These diaries are a treasure trove of genealogical information as there are many hundreds of people mentioned including just these few: Carl Masterson Jerry Flinn Frank Renbarger Starbuck Mary Mallott Mabel Stephens Virgil Stevens Bert Bragg Earle Anderson Vella Masterson Line Gerald Trowbridge Rev. Zerby Hollie Smith Vaughn Leming and so many more. The last little diary has hardly any entries but one very important one in the front. There is also a University of Maryland Matriculation card I found slipped between the page belonging to Mary F. Riddick Lanning. It dates from the 1950's. The diary however is from 1905 and in the front it says "December 18th 1905 Three more days until I will be a married woman. Dearest Savior guide me keep me near thy side. Help me to hold thee up in my new home. O! Help me for I trust only in thee…." Not sure who this belongs to. There are about 35 handwritten pages mostly religious poetry. Overall G.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; Hand Written Personal Memoir Handwritten autograph autographs signed letters document documents manuscript manuscripts writers writer author holograph personal Americana Hoosier Education Genealogy Cranor Lanning Red Men Indians Natives Aboriginals Sachem Cuyama Peconga Shanahan ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT . hardcover‎

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‎C E DAWSON‎

‎1886 - 1890 WISCONSIN WEATHER DIARY LA CROSSE WI BIRDING BIRD NOTES‎

‎LA CROSSE WISCONSIN. Good with no dust jacket. 1886. Original Cloth. NOTEBOOK WITH DAILY WEATHER RECORD 1886 - 1890. Inside the front cover is written "C E Dawson 1886 From Youre Mother". I know from the other materials that this notebook was with that the young man was keeping the weather record in the immediate La Crosse Wisconsin area. In addition to the weather he also recorded events such as "First Bluebird and robin." FASCINATING RECORD. ; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA MIDWEST BIRDING BIRDER . hardcover‎

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‎JENNIE C RANSOM‎

‎THE 1938 1939 AND 1953 HAND WRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARIES OF JENNIE C. RANSOM ENOSBURG VERMONT‎

‎Enosburg Vermont. Fair. 1938. Full-Leather. On offer is a charming archive of three 3 diaries - 1938 1939 and 1953 all handwritten by a woman named Jennie C. Ransom of Enosburg Vermont. She wrote nearly every day with the exception of the last week of the year. She mentioned the names of many people in her community. In the back of her diary she kept a ledger of her salary income and her expenses/purchases. Jennie lived with her mother Ethel M. Stevens and refers to her as "M" in her entries. She had an adult son George 33 yrs old in 1953 who came to their home often. And Jennie and her mother still washed and ironed his clothes for him. Jennie seems to have suffered from depression often writing that she felt blue very tired and 'mean.' But she seems to have kept herself busy - she worked at a clothing store and did the cooking cleaning and gardening when she got home from work. When she did have some free time she went blackberrying picked currants played cards wrote letters crocheted attended band concerts and horse shows watched television went for auto rides and took a vacation in Canada. The following are some partial entries from her diary: Dorothy called me Albert Perley has passed away in Florida.Geo does not like it because I am not interested in a new car.I feel rather blue.a.m. at work M got mad at me as soon as I got home.Albert Perley's funeral. George traded cars.Geo came about 9 he smashed his new car up.M got up at 6:30 and washed Geo clothes I ironed was awful blue all day.A couple of girls from Burlington called on Geo p.m. .Geo went to dance by the lake.Archies people took us up to the cemetery.I felt mean.Geo came and we went to the lake. He went over to P___ they had a lobster feed he left some for M & I.I painted front steps and name on mailbox was awful tired and blue.Geo had gone to Burlington. Am at work and blue as ever.M had a spell lay down most of the time.M fell by grapevine they called me home. Had her shoulder put in place.J Stone came up for a hand out.Carroll came to watch World Series.Mrs. Sabouriere was buried awful blue.I was nervous all day.Cloudy and as usual worked. Cash was under yesterday. S. was mad and asked me where it was.George came about 8 o'clock I did the washing. I have another good spell of blues.got disgusted was left to do all the work.Mother had a bad spell in p.m. She felt very bad when she went to bed.feel like a cold and very nervous and unhappy. Some of the names mentioned in this diary are: Rublee Baker Guilmette Rushlow Cassidy Smith Wilson Brooks Schoolcraft Pierce Gleason and many others. The 1953 diary is approximately 2 1/2" x 4" and had a red leather cover. Somebody at some point in time put clear plastic tape on the binding to hold it together. Otherwise it's in good condition. This is a small size diary but Jennie's neat handwriting makes its easier to read. The 1938 is a flip top style that is appointment style entries and VG. 1939 is a more traditional page a day VG. ; Manuscript; 64mo - up to 3" tall; PRE WORLD WAR II WOMEN'S STUDIES GENDER STUDIES AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT DEPRESSION VERMONT . hardcover‎

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‎GRACE E JEFFERS‎

‎1917 - 1918 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A PERSONABLE BUT PERHAPS UNSUITED STUDENT AT A STRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL‎

‎ST. JOSEPH MINNESOTA. Good. 1917. On offer is an exceptional very unique original diary handwritten by Grace E. Jeffers a young student attending St. Benedicts College in St. Joseph Minnesota during the years 1917 through 1918. There are 160 pages of long detailed handwritten entries with this diary numerous pieces of scrap also pasted to the pages; items like play programs letters notes handmade souvenirs newspaper articles her report card holiday tags dance programs and more. She mentions things like All Soul's Day All Soul's Requiem Mass Confession High Mass her Sacred Heart badge retreats a trip to the Monastery trips into the near by town of St. Cloud her school mates and teachers and more. Here are some snippets: 1917 "October 3rd No one here today. Diary you get read today. I couldn't help it though. So!! Got a lesson this p.m. instead of 1:50. You see Prof. was here today. Nothing doin with English IV & VII. Gee I'm mad. Little good it does tho! Are you practicing Wagner's March!! Oh! Yes! I should unite to not but I'm almost too sleepy to be sensible so guess I had better go where I belong and get a snooze." "October 7th 1 year ago today!!!! Uncle John was here. Oh! Uncle's G.K. Wonder if we'll have an anniversary celebration. Wish I could see Roman today. Just for a talk. He's right there. Doings at Pearl Lake today. Them! Here it is 5:10 and still lonesome. Why! Coz nothings been here to kill it. But there was some excitement anyway. Delphine and Anne were here. Got called out of chapel and guess I got fussed so I said blame me! Say but I had a silly streak today. Played the violin Ele said almost 3 hrs but I know better. Oh! How sentimental. We had the worst ever tonight." "October 12th Bum lesson this a.m. Felt so darn funny kind of tipsy. Now I know why. Had another fit didn't last long but gee I'm shaky. Lost a whole p.m. No water again today. Dizzy too. Irma made me go to bed early and so had a long sleep." "November 15th All soul's requiem mass. Over to Gertkin's. Saw Ceil's dress material. Practiced after school. Prof here. Ele's got it bad. Hung on the door until saw and had a talk. Got a few smacks tonight wow. Mary F. Ruth and Arnella. What's up. Elizabeth got it bad on Ele. Whew! Developments. Erna's sick. Short history lesson. Grace on bum." "November 26th This entry features a drawing of the girl laying in a bed Nothing special today……Just ought to have seen Ele go to bed last night. Bot the bath robe. I can't draw as it was under the sheets but even at that she got cold. Guess I shall have to get a little kerosene stove and set it under her bed. Maybe she'll keep warm then" The next quote is from a note pasted to one of the pages: "Grace Mum's the word about Ruff's and your talk about you know. Please do not mention it. Thank you ever so much Grace. I surely appreciate it. See me tomorrow morn. E. B." "December 31st All excited over the dance. Father Lemice says better not go. Hawke's says nothing so what's a fellow going to do. Bishop here. Everything ok about parish deal. Can go where we want to go Hurrah. Con says Father Hawke told him to go and have a good time. So he want me to go. Tracy and Leah just coaxed me but nix. So called Father Lemice and asked him about it. "Better stay home and go to bed" so of course I wouldn't dance then. Mother and I went to look on but I didn't even dance the polka. Splitz came and asked me but I couldn't go. A temptation well I guess. But I did not give in. All the Catholics there would have been hard to count. Decorated swell here's a program. The program is pasted to the page I had lots of fun looking on. To bed late any how." 1918 "January 14th E. got a letter from Norbert and I got one from Jo. Peachy too. Our letters must have crossed on the way. Reports this a.m. Pretty good too. Over town for E's pictures but they're not here yet. Wonder what became of them! Confession. Poor Mary Welsh! She'd better spruce up for E's latest in a case on Duke. Davy expelled today. G. said she was quite fond of smoking. Took it very cheerily." "January 20th Daddy Henry gave us a dandy sermon this a.m. about proper wedding ceremonies. We must carry a prayer book and not dance up to the altar lest we have to dance to a divorce court some time. Ghee she felt foxy today all kinds of stunts up after mass. Chicken dinner or something. St. Cloud High kids here…….Nuns gone." "February 16th During retreat dreamed that dad went to confession to Father Culler at the Pres. Cath. Only hope that dreams would come true…….Father Henry told me yesterday that my time to choose has not arrived. My first duty is to my parents and brothers and sisters. Letter from Marie. Afraid to talk. Long sleep tomorrow but Ele got a penance of communion so we shall get up. She is rather worried so safety first. Nun went to confession stumbled going in. "I knew you were drunk before you got in." "March 6th All excited. May stay overnight. Sr. Adelinda going along. Stations at 11:00. Mrs. Lossbrock on train. Ceil and Agatha to depot with us. Arrived safely. Father Hugo on bus. Chatted naturally. Roads rough. Al came right away. Not spiffed up. The parlor we got must have been recently occupied by a younger one from the affair hanging on the coat rack. Father Norbert and Severin in later Dandy!! To music halls then first in F.N's shop. Some place believe me. Heard his phonograph. Pretty good too. He's a wonder….escorted to lodging quarters. To bed late. Cold in my room almost froze. Wind howled around the corner and I didn't wake up at 4 to hear the Monastery bells. Wind the other way I guess. I'm mad. Woke me about 5:15 to Mass at 6:00 by P. Norbert……" "May 25th Sis went to St. Cloud. We slept long. Sis here awhile. Ele cleaned house. I ready for St. Cloud. Got paper from Golden Rule. She went to the doc a tumor I guess. Oh! I am surely in love with her. I never in all my life experienced such a sensation and such an extensive feeling for any one before. It is so strong tonight that I simply don't know what to do with myself. Oh! That I could stay with her for I know she can't come with me……." The diary measures about 3 ¾" x 6" and is 1" thick. The cover is rather worn but overall G.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; MINNESOTA CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. JOSEPHS NUNS PRIESTS EDUCATION GENDER STUDIES WOMEN'S STUDIES SUFFRAGE HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001140

‎ETHEL DYSON‎

‎1913 CHARMING HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY OF TWO TOURS BY A YOUNG WOMAN DIARIST‎

‎ITALY BELGIUM THE RHINE SWITZERLAND. Good. 1913. On offer is an original diary handwritten by Miss Ethel Dyson during over 39 pages her trips to Italy April 4 1913 - April 25 1913 and her trip to Belgium The Rhine and Switzerland August 9 1913 - August 30 1913 with her mother and father Edwin. There are 2 Thomas Cook and Son itineraries covering the 2 different trips. Miss Dyson is a rather charming diarist but can be pointed as she notes - 'It took a long while passing thro the Customs House where the officials are very excitable and stupid'. She also states there is a Lady Spencer in the party although the passenger list only refers to a Mrs. Spencer. Overall this is a rather lovely travel diary of two fast paced tours of targeted European locations by a charming detailed writer. G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; TRAVEL EUROPE EUROPEAN TOUR GENDER STUDIES WOMEN'S STUDIES SUFFRAGE HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001142

‎UNIDENTIFIED‎

‎1943 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A JAPANESE SAILOR WHO FINDS LOVE IN SHANGHAI WHILE SERVING IN THE EMPEROR'S NAVY‎

‎ISHIURA JAPAN SHANGHAI CHINA NAGASAKI. Good. 1943. On offer is an exceptional rare Japanese language sailor's diary. Dated December 31st 1942 through June 25th 1943 the 22 year old writer begins in Ishiura Japan then to Shanghai and ends at Sasebo Nagasaki Japan. This diary gives a one of a kind insight into a sensitive Japanese man who finds love during the War with a Shanghai girl writes poetry and strives to be an excellent soldier for his superiors. Here are some snippets: "December 31st 1942 I'm thinking about 1942 passing by. I'll never forget this year that I joined the navy. This strict army life; this must be a real man's life. I swear to myself that I'll do my best to be a good soldier next year. January 14th 1943 The characteristics of a sailor 1. Protect the life of superiors without question 2. Cheerful and simple all times 3. Tough but friendly. January 15th man's life how to cultivate / train man's mind There is sadness about parting. We have to bare some insults. Sometimes we can't say or do when we want to. It's regretful and frustrating. …. We have to embrace these pains and that is how to cultivate our mind. Feb 5th Leaving for Shanghai I've been longing. Feb 12th It's nice to stand on the ground and breathe the fresh air. Feb 22nd I'm filled with faith of winning. Feb 28th I can't get rid of ---he doesn't write girl's name's image. Languages are different but hearts are same. I miss her when I'm away from her. I thought I would want to love her as much as I can I am allowed to. February of 1943 passed by like a dream I'll try my best on March too. March 6th I hurried to ---some place's name. I miss even the sweet name Rose. We don't understand words but understand our hearts each other. March 12th I received a comfort bag. A sweet comfort letter. A cute doll. March 13th The letter from Fumio-san. I'm so glad hear that he became a father. March 30th A mother and soldier A plum tree and soldier Heartless dreams Katakana faith Parting Ship Nights in China Streets in Shanghai April 6th Noriko san's letter I've been waiting for so long was finally delivered. I think of the memories and I swear once again that I will love her forever. That's what man does. May 19th It's been boring without any landing. That's one kind of order Hahaha May 22nd There is no news no radio newspaper. Meaningless life…June 15th It's been very hot. It's decided to leave Shanghai on 18th. Good bye Shanghai my second home country. June 17th I went to ---- to tell permanent bye to sweet ---. Our countries are different but hearts are same. June 23rd Our country's mountains and lands I haven't seen for an year. It's great to see a fighter Japan. My mother land that gave birth to me. We have to win for our country. I'll give up my life any time for my country. We are landing at Sasebo port at 2:00. June 23rd The enemy ship appeared. June 24th We left the port and anchored inshore. June 25th We left a port sea is calm. We are planning to anchor inshore of Roku-island." A more than casual reading by a fluent reader will we surmise reveal even more interesting writings. Overall G.; Japanese Language; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; SHANGHAI JAPANESE NAVAL MARINE WARSHIPS BATTLESHIPS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA WORLD WAR II WWII RED SUN HIROSHIMA ATOMIC WARFARE ATOMIC BOMB A-BOMB NUCLEAR BOMB JAPAN NAGASAKI HIROSHIMA 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 . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001178

‎HELEN STEARNS‎

‎1905 - 1909 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG POPULAR BRYN MAWR STUDENT AND PHI MOU PAWA GIRL‎

‎WESTON CONNECTICUT BRYN MAWR PENNSYLVANIA. Good. 1905. Leather. On offer is an original manuscript diary handwritten by the young incredibly popular Miss Helen Stearns. Helen details her life and times in a premium five years style diary book that covers the early part of the 20th century from 1905 through 1909. We watch Helen go from school in Weston Connecticut to the prestigious Bryn Mawr in Pennsylvania. Obviously a product of a family of some means Helen has an active social life which involved attending teas house parties dances bridge and 21 and visiting New York City. She is a very dedicated diarist with entries for every single day for 5 years. She mentions many hundreds of friends family contacts visits and she is a Phi Mou Pawa. After graduating in 1909 she moved to NYC and later embarked on a long tour of Europe. A few pieces of ephemera are laid-in including some foliage. Overall G. ; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; BRYN MAWR PENNSYLVANIA GENDER STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES WOMEN STUDIES SUFFRAGE AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN PHI MOU PAWA 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 . hardcover‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001194

‎HELEN G ATWATER‎

‎1913 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN DURING A SIX MONTH VACATION TOUR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THEN CROSS COUNTRY FOR SIX MONTHS IN MAINE‎

‎SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MAINE. Good. 1913. On offer is an original manuscript 1913 travel diary of Helen G. Atwater a young woman who spent half of the year in Southern California including La Jolla Pasadena Point Loma into the Sierra Madre mountains and much much more. The other half of her time is spent in Maine. Here are some snippets: Wonderfully beautiful and warm day. Went over to Orange Grove Avenue and Del Rosa Drive with all the others….watched parade very pretty. Killing frosts all through Southern California flowers here all killed. Betty and I went down later in automobile from stable to see them off for San Francisco on 5:40 train talked awhile in bungalow parlor. Took carriage and invited Mrs Peters to go with us to Busch Gardens picture exhibition. Dennis came for us with his auto and took us out to lunch with them at their ranch stayed til 4. Dennis and Marian came and took us out to San Gabriel Mission. Betty gave up horseback ride and I gave up Long Beach trip Dennis and Marian came and took Betty and me to the Maryland watched the people a wedding reception. Went to Los Angeles with Dennis and Marian and after leaving Marian to do her shopping Dennis took me to see the residential part of LA saw Wild West parade went to Van Nuys Hotel and rested. Dorothy Betty and Billy and I went for a drive and stopped at the New Hotel Wentworth at Oak Knoll. Earthquake Tremor. Went to the Holiffe's rooms and looked at Miss Bearing's photos of Japan Ceylon etc. Heard of Ben smith's death had telephone from Dorothy Wright Foster in San Diego. Received letters from Hawaii sat out with Betty looking out over the Pacific til 4 then went to Japanese Tea House did accounts. Betty and I went to San Diego by auto called for Dorothy Wright Foster and we three went to Point Loma. Wonderful view from point over Pacific to the West and Mountains of Mexico over San Diego. Betty and I went to Polo match between Hawaiian team and Canadians watched it from country club very exciting. Betty and I took automobile and went to San Diego Mission through San Diego Valley and beyond to San Diego Canyon a very interesting beautiful and fearsome drive. Betty and I went to La Jolla with Mitchell automobile lovely shore surf tropical color in water and Sierra Madre mountains with In distance. Betty went down to caves we went to Arts and Crafts shop to call on Rev Shellin Bissell. Took 1:10 train for Los Angeles beautiful ride ocean on one side snow mountains San Juan de Capistrano Mission and reached LA at 5:07 went to Alexandria did not like it and moved to Hotel Van nuys telephoned Dennis. Betty and Mrs Beard and I took a beautiful drive called Rattlesnake Canyon and stopped at the Mission went to dressmakers looked at Japanese things. Betty Katy and Cousin Friel started for a motor ride got as far as Lighthouse point when the storm broke mud dust and rain ran home we were drenched before we could get there. All came to our house got dry had tea and photographs. Had Aeroplane Trick. Overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; TRAVEL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SIERRA MADRES LA JOLLA MAINE SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S STUDIES GENDER STUDIES PRE WORLD WAR I WWI TRAVEL AUTOMOBILE CAR HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001218

‎HELEN G ATWATER‎

‎1905 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG CONNECTICUT GIRL WHO MAKES NEW YORK CITY HER PLAYGROUND‎

‎NEW YORK. Good. 1905. On offer is a super original manuscript diary handwritten by Helen G Atwater a young girl who was living in Connecticut at the time and spent most of her time in New York City. While she does not identify herself in this diary we have listed separately a later 1913 travel diary providing ownership. Helen takes the reader back to a life of privilege and entertainments early in the 20th century long before World War I and pre suffrage and details a life of socializing and physical entertainments: she writes of playing tennis and ping pong; going to see shows; shopping . Here are some snippets: "Went to the dressmakers read with Jean and Annie and played Ping Pong with Annie. Played tennis at the Lawn Club with Hattie. Sat on the Piazza afterwards and watched the tournament. Clopp and Coleton talked with Lily and Hattie for a while then they played Dr Nettleton and Dr Landford in doubles and beat them. Hattie and I went up to Country Club to play tennis but it poured just as we were about to play so we come home walking part way. Said goodbye to Dey who went home to make preparations for going out to California…Stopped at Lawn Club with Mildred and Mabel Butler on the way back and watched Clapp and Colston play in doubles and Bear and LeRoy in singles. Perfect day the Kipling girls went to Baccalaureate sermon with Cousin Hill. Girls climbed Mt Carmel. Ernest and Aubrey in for a minute to see about going canoeing. It rained however and we sat on the piazza and talked and ate candy. Reid William while Hat Read tess. Escorted the Kiplings over to grandma's where they are going to stay a week. Read and sat with the Kiplings the boys on the piazza next door in the evening. The girls and Hat Papa and I walked up Mt Carmel had lunch on top and lay around on the rocks where we had a splendid view. Walked to Uncle Jack's spring and then home by car. We all went up to the Country Club and had Lemonade. Played tennis with Marri went in bathing. Mrs Almay read to us and we Them Helen and Mary played Anna and me at tennis. Played tennis with Junior against Emily and Mary and Helen and Anna. Read while Helen and Emily played violin and piano. Junior and I played tennis against KW and Mary. Read while the others played tennis. Went down and say by the brook with Papa. First went down to see the rapids which were very full then sat on our favorite boulder and talked and read a little. Had a pillow fight and general nonsense when we went to our rooms. Met Beth and Clara at the grove and Clara and I played tennis at Miss Bowditch's. The girls stayed to lunch and we all went to the ball game in the afternoon. Got caught in a perfect down pour and everyone soaked. Had our photos taken afterwards. Played bridge with Mr and Mrs Stokes and Miss Packard in the evening. Had a letter from Telling me her engagement was broken. Walked up to the sandy beach with papa and sat there awhile. Went to the baseball game between boys and girls. Boys wore long shirts. Had lunch at a farm then watched a procession of decorated carriages very funny. We had a carriage there covered with ground pine and golden rod. Then went to the game between Freedom and Read. Coburn pitched for Freedom and they won. Carl won 40 yard dash very exciting. Papa had bad news from Aunt Sally and decided to go home on Friday. Telephoned to Doctor from Mrs Benedict's and then went in to his office with Mother. Read in the evening Finished Call of the Wild. Went out to Mt Carmel with the Seymours and a friend of their's. Lovely views through the trees…A thunderstorm came up and we hurried back to the car got there just in time to escape a very heavy storm. Lightening struck near car. Went to the Symphony music and recitation by Mr Riddle of Midsummer Nights Dream very good great crowd there. Did the marketing and took a walk in Central Park and saw the menagerie. Walked up fifth avenue with Jean. Found Mother and Pap here when I got back. Went to a concert at the Metropolitan with Papa. Very good Pol Plancon and Mme Acte sang. Olive Frenstad had a wonderful alto voice. Went down and saw Phoebe off on the Princess Irene then went right over to the Republic and saw Uncle Jack off. Awful crowd on the Republic. Very nice looking people on both boats but specially on Phoebe's. Went to the Union League Club art exhibition. Walked down Fifth Ave heard of Rosamund Swan's engagement to Mr Hammer. Went to NY Symphony Concert at Carnegie with the whole family. Heard Mme Blawelt sing. Went to Philharmonic Concert alone. Da Netta played and there was also delicious Beethoven and Tchaikovsky symphonies. Audience stood out of respect for the Russian leader through part of Tchaikovsky. Sue came down and told us about the dance. Went skating with her in Central Park." Overall G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; NEW YORK CONNECTICUT NYC TURN OF THE CENTURY ATWATER WOMEN'S STUDIES GENDER STUDIES PRE WORLD WAR I WWI TRAVEL AUTOMOBILE CAR HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA . unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001232

‎TJF CROSS T J F‎

‎1942 1943 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT WORLD WAR II SERVICE DIARIES OF A SUNDERLAND FLYING BOAT AIRMAN AND MECHANIC PATROLING THE COASTS SIGHTING AND SINKING SUBMARINES‎

‎BLACKPOOL LANCASTER ENGLAND UK. Good. 1943. On offer are two 2 original manuscript World War II RCAF diaries handwritten by T.J.F. Cross of the RCAF 423 Squadron. These diaries are uncommon in a number of ways: T.J.F. Cross was both an Airman as well as a Flight Mechanic; his Squadron flew in coastal patrols of the British Channel in the famed Sunderland Flying Boats whose responsibilities were numerous: missions in search of crews in the water searching for U-Boat submarines or dropping bombs etc. etc. The son of Cross once stated: "Dad was an Airman not a Pilot. He flew shore patrol in the British Channel in Sunderlands Flying Boats….the son knew of a miraculous event he experienced when their Sunderland went down in the stormy Channel. They jettisoned their Load of depth Charges and then the Pilot was able to take-off from the turbulent Sea by riding the Plane along a wave until they were airborne. When they landed they found that the wings had been twisted by the force of the water such that they said that the Plane should not have been able to Fly!" That particular Mission is noted in the 1942 Diary on Wednesday September 23rd 1942." Here are snippets: 1942 RAF Blackpool Lanchester: January 7th: Worked on kite all day. "A" cracked up on take-off this morning. Couldn't get up flying speed so pilot retracted undercarriage and came down on belly. January 17th: "L" crashed in sea. Squadron Leader Keddy Canadian pilot lost. Only two men of crew of six of "L" picked up. February 25th: Paraded at 7:30am. Went to school in the afternoon. Learned stress and strain and draughting. April 16th: Started in third week of metal repairs today. Making patch repair on tubular Hurricane fuselage. August 4th: Jack and I were interviewed by C.O. about flight engineer. I'm trying to get flight rigger. September 5th: We launched "D" at 4:00pm. Johnny Wharton pilot Lofty Ryder rigger and myself stayed on board until 7:30pm. September 17th: Up at 0330 hrs. Took off at 0600 on air sea rescue. Four men from a Hudson that crashed about 300 miles out in the Atlantic. Looked for them for over six hours but couldn't find them. Landed at Oban again at 5:30pm. September 23rd: Rain. On board at 9-30. Took off at 11-25. Met convoy in North Atlantic. A little excitement over a box in sea. We forced landed on sea at 7-10. Two port engines quit. Rough sea and I was sick. Took off at 8:00pm. In Oban 9-30. "B" pretty badly battered. September 24th: Went to Dungallon at 1000 hrs. Investigation about "B". Went aboard and cleaned up in afternoon. Flight Commander inspected the damage. September 30th: Took my logbook to Dungallon. We're flying "B" to South Hampton. Took off at 1430. Flew down west coast. No guns in turrets. I done mid upper turret watch. Flap motor burned up. Landed at Pembroke Doch Wales. November 14th: Up at 0400 hrs. Off at 0605 hrs. We're on anti-sub patrol and looking for dingy. I done two watched in mid-upper and one in front. Mistook whale for sub bags of panic. Fired at whale. I fired U.G.O. in front turret. Landed at Pembroke Doch at 1655. November 16th: On board at 0900 hrs. Took off at 1040 hrs. We saw two subs and heavy cruiser they were all ours. November 21st: Cloudy. Went on board at 1000 hrs. Took off at 1110 hrs. We went after a life boat with about fourteen people in it. Contacted them o.k. We directed a destroyer to them and it picked them up at 2000 hrs. "D" attacked by Junkers 88. Came out o.k. November 23rd: On anti-submarine patrol 600 miles out in Atlantic and straight back. Didn't see a thing. November 27th: On anti-sub patrol but bad weather. So just straight out and back. Done three turret watches two in front and one in mid-upper. Fired U.G.O. at flame float. November 30th: On convoy escort. Took off at 0345 hrs. Sighted convoy o.k. 65 ships southbound. I sighted a water spout and thought it was a sub. I fired mid-upper guns at white caps. I cleared four stoppages. December 29th: Cold windy snow. Take off at 0445 hrs. We were out 2 hrs. approximately 300 miles. When starboard inner started to miss and backfire so we came back. Only out 4 hrs. 1943 Blackpool Lanchester: January 11th: Took off at 1350 on air test. We flew to Donegal Bay and dropped four depth charges. Very rough today. New 2nd pilot on board so ropey landing. One civilian drowned at "P" when barge turned over. January 13th: Up at 0400 hrs. Take off at 0600. On anti-sub sweep. "F" running swell. Saw barrage balloon about four hours out. Must be attached to some ship that was sunk. Done four hours in front turret. All kinds of weather today sun rain sleet and snow. We were 150 miles south of Iceland. January 27th: Called at 0600 hrs. Take off at 0745 hrs. Got airborne when port outer engine quit. Linkage of throttle control came off. Managed to get back alright but nearly crashed into island. February 27th: Reported to Flight Commander. I'm still flying with F/O Howell. March 3rd: Reported to work in rigger's shop. Went out to "F" and got my mae west and helmet. Turned all my flying kit into stores. Went out to "H" she's got a hole in her keel. Helped Corp. Norton and F/O Whitbeck put plastercine on hull. March 15th: Went to work at 1330 and worked on "F" all afternoon. 201 Squadron pranged a sub yesterday. March 19th: Our "E" pranged a sub today and a boat of 228 Sqdn. attacked one. March 20th: My old kite "F" attacked two subs today and our "H" sighted another. April 15th: Down to crew room at 0900 hrs. Went out and done d.i. on "J" and "G". "G" supposed to swing compass but didn't. Out to "J" at 1400 hrs. Take off at 1410 on local bombing. Dropped about 40 bombs. Hewitt of 201 Squadron committed suicide over Donegal Bay by jumping out of aircraft. May 6th: Took off at 1450. Weather clear. We're on anti-sub patrol around the Queen Mary. She was escorted by one cruiser one carrier and three destroyers. She was really moving going in a westerly direction at about 15 knots. July 22nd: Went to early tea because our "J" for Jesus shot up by Focke Wolf Condor over Bay of Biscay. Worked til 2130 getting her up slip. Tail gunner Sgt. Sullivan got slivers and shrapnel in his face and Second Pilot hurt in shoulder and leg. Kite has common shell holes in hull wings cockpit and float. Leaking pretty bad. I got piece of shell out of bilge. F/Lt. Musgrave Captain. They sure were lucky to get out alive. October 20th: Arrived in London 1330 hrs. Had dinner at Beaver Club and then went to Lou's. Air raid "alert" at 0100 hrs. tonight. "All clear" went 1:30am. Bombs dropped somewhere on London. November 12th: Our "D" crashed while landing in a flare path last night. One man trapped inside when she sank. Three drowned and one was F/O Hill. Another man died in hospital from skull fracture. Fl./Lt. Lee Skipper o.k. November 13th: "J" went down with engine trouble 2 hrs. from base just outside Donegal Bay. Kites from here on search but no signs of survivors. December 27th: 26000 ton German battleship "Scharnehorst" sunk off coast of Norway by our battleships. We've been after her a long while too." Included is the Airman's Pay Book with entries from 1943. Overall G.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; CANADIANA RCAF RAF ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SUNDERLAND FLYING BOATS WWII WORLD WAR II HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORYantiquité 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

Riferimento per il libraio : 0001255

‎CLIFFORD L PATTERSON‎

‎1912 THROUGH 1930 ARCHIVE OF ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES 8 AND LEDGERS 9 OF A MASSILLION OHIO FARMER DETAILING THE LIFE COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF THIS HARD WORKING MIDWESTERNER‎

‎MASSILLION OHIO OH. Good. 1912. On offer are eight 8 original manuscript diaries and nine 9 ledgers of hard working Ohio farmer Clifford L. Patterson of Massillon Ohio near Canton and Wooster Ohio. Clifford uses for the most part writing tablets allowing for notebook-free-hand style diaries for the years 1912 1917 1920 1922 1924 1926 1927 and 1930 this book is undated save for day dates suggesting 1930. Clifford also does a super job recording the details of his busy though seemingly successful life. The weather his duties visitors visits and matters of commerce and labor are all recorded and historians and collectors of Ohio Americana will delight in the fully written pages of names places providing for many hundreds of pages and thousands of entries in these manuscript diaries. Nine 9 ledgers provide for more thousands entries of information regarding the rural commerce and industry of Mr. Patterson overall in G condition.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; OHIO MIDWEST MASSILLION CANTON WOOSTER FARMING RURAL LIFE ECONOMY COMMERCE TRADE AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN 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 . unknown‎

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‎LYNDELL IRVING PRICE‎

‎1943 - 1945 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A TOUGH TALKING HARD DRINKING DICE THROWING MEMBER OF THE MILITARY POLICE WHO CAN'T KEEP TO HIS NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION WHILE DOING HIS WAR SERVICE IN ALASKA ATTU AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS‎

‎ATTU ALEUTIAN ISLANDS ALASKA. Good. 1943. On offer is an original manuscript WWII diary handwritten by Lyndell Irving Price of Hillview Illinois. The five year diary has a total of 375 entries spread out over the years 1943 1944 and 1945 with the majority of the entries during 1944 his 2nd year in the service. Price who would one day be a Sergeant began his service and moved into a Military Police role soon after. He was stationed on the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Collectors and historians of World War II will appreciate the candor of Mr. Price given the lack of censorship that letters would face. Few MPs would be as open and candid as our author is to his diary. Here are some snippets: "In Anchorage Alaska. Made New Years Res. to quit gambling for money with cards & dice. 3 civilians were killed in snow This makes around 8 or 9 men killed and several injured in snow slides. Leaving for Mt. McKinley tomorrow. Went to dance at Bloody Bucks. Snow to deep wind is terrible sometimes 100 mph. Blow truck off road once. Made it back ok. On guard. Gamble tonight lost $122.50. Also had 3 qts. of whiskey. Harbor full of ships mostly destroyers and cruisers. Northern end of Karile Islands has been catching hell lately. INVASION SOON I'M SURE. Same routine with prisoners. Navy sank two Jap subs last night. Bomber been taking off all day. Co. had a beer party. Three Red Cross women present. Paid $52.00 debt. Saturday night. celebrate Easter which is tomorrow. We drank 8 cases of beer. We had as much fun as possible. I was sort of plastered.President Roosevelt died today. Today is Friday the 13th. Allies within 45 miles of Berlin on Western front. I was half drunk all day. Still did my duties ok. Worked on our rings. I have a piece of Jap zero propeller to make my ring from. Germany surrenders unconditionally. Speech to made tonight by Truman Churchill Stalin. Div. hit Attu today. Also 4th Infantry and other units. Year ago today Japs were attacked by U.S. on Attu. Everyone stopped work and honored the dead in Little Falls Cemetary. Worked for M.P.'s guarding beer on ship. Tearing down Pacific huts. Been 2 planes crashed and burned last day or so. I think couldn't land good because of being shot up so bad. Bombers been plentiful lately. All makes today including big . 1st Sgt. says I'm being transfered to Military Police. Vera died tonight from a major operation on the 17th. Worked around area digging fox holes Rest of fellows went to Holtz Bay and Massacre Bay to honor the soldiers that gave their life a year ago. V.E. Day victory in Europe. France was invaded early this morning by British U.S. and Canada trouper. Invasion in Normandy of France. Pick up Japanese broadcast on sending & receiving Sat. JOE LOUIS arrived today. Invade Mariana's Island. Japan proper bombed. I left with advance party early this morning to San Francisco. Left Frisco harbor at 9am. Destination unknown for sure. We believe Kiski or Attu. Big rain today as road fell thru and a bridge washed out. Our provast marshall was promoted from 1st Lt. to Captain. He passed out Optimo cigars. Landed on Attu in morning. Went to see legal associate advisor lawyer at 4:00 about . Things began to look like something. Smith and I got 2 cases of beer. Beer party. on ship dock. got quart of rum. lost $33.50 in a crap game. Worked on my Jap ring until time to go on patrol. Case of whiskey came in on boat for officers. Some Army - huh Brought in officer. Urinating in public. Brought in drunk. Also case of whiskey. A lot of beer has been drunk lately plenty of drunks. Automatic pistol school. pistol range. I made sharpshooter. Had combat alert. Everyone slept outside tonight. I slept inside garage. Paid today $31.40. Whitney and I picked up prisoners at Air Base. Had Capt. Whitney and I to have prisoners work at Saranda Valley. In afternoon went with Sgt. Whitney to Chicagof to examine some Jap bodies. Crap game last night. Went to chemical warfare school this afternoon. Took prisoners to shower. Worked on ledger book for prisoners. Had prisoner digging ditch for pipe line water. Japs bombed us around 20:00 - no damage. Today is Friday the 13th but everything went fairly well. Left Attu for Adak. Sea is smooth for this time of year. Still waiting for transportation. I have lost $54.25 at black jack since stopping here.Left today for Anchorage." Along with the diary is his Selective Service card that has a mailing date of November 2 1942. The book is in good shape. The diary measures 6" x 4.5". Fair. ; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; CHICAGOF MILITARY POLICE ATTU ALEUTIAN ISLANDS ALASKA KISKI AMERICANA USN USAF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES UNITED STATES NAVY JAPANESE JAPAN WWII WORLD WAR II HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORYantiquité 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

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‎UNIDENTIFIED MEMBER OF THE LEWIS FAMILY [?]‎

‎1917 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A HARDWORKING DETAIL ORIENTED DIARIST AND GENEALOGIST IN CENTRAL WEST NEW YORK STATE‎

‎SPEEDSVILLE NEW YORK. Good. 1917. On offer is an original manuscript diary handwritten by a 45 year old woman still living with her parents in or near Speedsville New York in Franklin County. The writer mentions some possible clues as to who she is: "December 25th 1923. The family Xmas dinner was enjoyed at Laura's. Those present were; Frank Laura and Bernice Lant Paul Alice and Laura Mayor and father Mother and Sister Lewis. We enjoyed a fine dinner and nicely remembered with gifts." Certainly this appears to be a daughter or sister 'in-law' to the Lewis family. Local collectors and historians will have many clues as she also states that on January 21st 1918 her mother turns 64 and on January 22nd same year her father turns 69. She also maintains a super genealogical section with many generations of specific details. Here are some snippets of this 96 page diary: 1917 "December 25th Christmas day once again. Father met Laura and family in Berkshire yesterday p.m. Brought them home to stay till this p.m. The weather mild and seasonable with good sleighing. We enjoyed a good but simple dinner. The following were at table. Father mother Flora Laura Frank Alice Bernice Aunt Emma and Mr. Baker. After enjoying the good things to eat the table was cleared and then our little gifts exchanged the money value not great but they were rich in love and all good wishes. Which are the most satisfactory of this life." "December 26th The men began ice cutting today by the covered bridge. Ice 10 inches. Mrs. Stinerd called this p.m. brought her xmas gifts to show me including knitting bag. Growing colder tonight." 1918 "January 18th Today is the first of five days shut down in all industries by order of government to relieve the fuel situation. We are having weather around the zero mark continuously." "February 2nd Wind and snow. 30 below tonight. Clear today. This month begins food regulations according to government orders. Mon. & Wed's wheatless days Tues meatless Friday porkless. One meal each day wheatless. Can buy only a certain amount of wheat flour and must buy at the same time as much of some other cereal product. All bakers must make war bread. The nation is also on short rations of fuel and sugar." "March 3rd Alice left us this morning at 9:15 to meet her people in Berkshire to return home. Seems lonesome without her. Wish we might have kept her longer. Services in St. John's today. Mr. Nanz kindly loaned me a book to read "Meditations for every day in the year". I have been reading it and like it very much…." "May 29th Miss Root came today to make us a visit. She and mother went to Red Cross meeting this p.m. Raining tonight. Mrs. Lipsett and Mr. Hobson returned to their home from spending winter in N.Y. City. F. Maynard sold his farm to Mr. Holtman." "June 5th All boys reaching the age of 21 years since June 5th 1917 must today register for miller orders. In Tompkins Co. Today is house cleaning day. Hired woman and two paper hangers. Ma went to Ber. tonight with Louis and Lydia." "August 8th Old Home Day in Speedsville Park. I spent the day with Mrs. Lipsett as in former years. The weather was perfect till after the gathering broke up. Than a hard thunder shower came up." September 5th This afternoon the funeral services for Mrs. Harry Boyer two o'clock at the house. Pa ma and F.B. attended. She was 45 years of age. Been ill quite some time. Left home only a week ago to Endicott Hospital. Aunt Jane came down here this forenoon. I have been ill in bed all day from sick headache. Raining tonight." "September 12th Raining. Today all men between 18-45 who are not already registered must register for military or government work as needed for to help win the war." "October 16th All day meeting of the Red Cross at Mrs. Leggs. Spanish influenza raging everywhere." "November 5th 7th 9th and 11th Election. A nice and sunny day. Pa been to Berkshire this the first election for the women to vote. Alfred Smith elected Governor of New York….The Lant family and party started for Florida today by auto. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Jordan a son Gilbert Ephriam Jordan…….Mr. Pierce and family have moved into Mr. Meeks red house. This their first night there. Mr. Thompkins and family have moved during the week in with their son Leonard. Mr. Nanz called this p.m. Germany surrendered. Great celebrations everywhere." 1919 "January 22nd Pa's 70th birthday. The last evening party was to celebrate for him also. Their 65-70 birthday's have been a nice and pleasant one for them. Mrs. Lipsett brought them a cake and beautiful white narcissus. Laura wrote them a letter enclosing views of Daytona Florida where they are now staying. Edith Hulsander sent them a card Mrs. Stinerd gave a set of soup plates and Louise G. brought them some of her birthday cake. This is quite a lot of January birthdays. Thurston the 17th Louise the 20th Ma's the 21st Pa's the 22nd and Maud J. the 25th." "February 10th & 12th The funeral of Joseph Phillips aged 57 tumor on brain cause of death. Burial at West Slaterville….The funeral of Miss Mary Osborn aged 78. Service at Universalist Church. Burial at Jinksville." "May 13th My birthday was nicely remembered again this year by loving friends having received a box of lovely violets a collection of shells 4 letters box candy glass of orange conserve and a book The Story of Waitstill Baxter." "August 24th Sunday. Laura Frank and the girls came over this morning and took us up to Caanan sic. We looked over the old homes ate our dinner on the porch of our old house. Called on friends. Came home in a thunder shower." "October 8th Hard freeze last night. Ma feeling better. Lena came down a little while this p.m. Today begins the great transcontinental contest. Airplanes have been flying over all day. Saw my first." Collectors and local historians will be appreciative as she mentions many names: Arthur Boyer Meeks Patch's Store Stinerd Coleman's Hall Blackman Chafee Mildred Freeland Legg Edna Maynard Goodrich Comstock Eighmy Frank Yaple Pangburn Lant Dr. Heaton Arch Deacon Hagerman Josephine Jordan Lipsett Hattie Yoeman Roy Franklin Harry Zimmer Ethel Nichols Doughty Foster Rena Mae Harris and more. The diary was kept in a 3 ¾" x 6" black tablet that is G.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; WOMENS STUDIES PRE SUFFRAGE WESTERN NEW YORK CENTRAL NEW YORK GENDER STUDIES WORLD WAR I HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA 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

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‎ELEANOR DARLINGTON‎

‎1920s ORIGINAL MEMORY AND AUTOGRAPH BOOK OF A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GIRL'S HUNTINGTON UNION HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE‎

‎HUNTINGTON LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA CA. Good. 1920. Suede Leather. On offer is a charming small grouping of original manuscript and ephemeral items dating back to the Roaring 1920's once belonging to young lady named Eleanor Darlington who lived in Huntington California in Los Angeles County. The archive relates to Eleanor's life when she attended Huntington Park Union High School. Included is a 6 1/4" x 9" suede leather memory journal titled in gilt 'From Day to Day at School' wherein there are 15 pages of handwritten entries by her friends recalling moments they shared with her and of the fun they had together. A number of small photographs of Eleanor and some friends are pasted on the pages throughout the journal. There are also three loose photographs the first is a real picture postcard of Eleanor when she was only 3 years old dated March 1 1909. Another of a pretty Eleanor on the beach inscribed "Eleanor & Catalina". The third photo is inscribed: "Rolando and Eleanor July 22 1942 - Anniversary 3 years". There is a 1922 "Dedication Program" from Huntington Park Union High School with quite a few autographs; several Class Play Programs in which she was part of the cast; a ticket newspaper clippings & reviews of the plays; a typed poem about her classmates a 1923 High School Concert program; 1927 Kappa Gamma Sigma Fraternity Dance Invitation; Kappa Gamma Sigma Country Club Dance Card; 1927 Virginia Country Club Christmas Season Supper Dance Invitation etc. Collectors and historians of the area and the school will be delighted with this 'time capsule' relating to a super time in early Los Angeles. Overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; HUNTINGTON LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA HPUHS FEMINISM GENDER STUDIES WOMEN'S STUDIES ROARING TWENTIES ROARING 20S HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY CANADIANA TRAVEL GERMANY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT Huntington Park Union High School . hardcover‎

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