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George Tinkham papers, 1909-1952

10.4 Linear Feet 631 Items

Abstract Or Scope: U.S. representative from Mass. Chiefly clippings and press releases relating to the life of George Holden Tinkham, a lawyer, Republican senator, and big game hunter from Boston, Mass. Tinkham's political career is well represented by the clippings and press releases (1919-1942), which show his position on foreign and domestic affairs, and detail his opposition to the prohibitionists.

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George Tinkham papers, 1909-1952 10.4 Linear Feet 631 Items

U.S. representative from Mass. Chiefly clippings and press releases relating to the life of George Holden Tinkham, a lawyer, Republican senator, and big game hunter from Boston, Mass. Tinkham's political career is well represented by the clippings and press releases (1919-1942), which show his position on foreign and domestic affairs, and detail his opposition to the prohibitionists.

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Correspondence, 1916-1952 Box 1

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Press releases, 1919-1942 Box 1

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Time inc. Cigarette Sample Mailing to Colleges, 1951

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Abstract Or Scope: News magazine first published in 1923 in New York, N.Y. Mailing sent to college representatives promoting Time magazine. Includes sample package of Lucky Strike cigarettes (American Tobacco Company) as an example of student preferences; text of letter cites readership statistics for the magazine. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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Time inc. Cigarette Sample Mailing to Colleges, 1951 0.1 Linear Feet

News magazine first published in 1923 in New York, N.Y. Mailing sent to college representatives promoting Time magazine. Includes sample package of Lucky Strike cigarettes (American Tobacco Company) as an example of student preferences; text of letter cites readership statistics for the magazine. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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Sample mailing, 1951 Folder 1

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Time Life Alumni Society certificate to Robert Cowin, 1950-2012

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Abstract Or Scope: Robert Cowin served as Circulation Director of Sports Illustrated, later Editor of Golf Magazine. Time Life Alumni Society certificate to Robert Cowin includes a Certificate of Historical Authenticity documenting the veracity of two memos copied from the Time Inc. Archives. One memo dated November 1950 from Cowin to Editor in Chief Daniel Longwell outlines Cowin's ideas for a new magazine that would become Sports Illustrated. The other memo, dated October 1969 from Garry Valk to Sports Illustrated staff, notes the departure of Cowin from Sports Illustrated and summarizes Cowin's role in the creation of the magazine. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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Time Life Alumni Society certificate to Robert Cowin, 1950-2012 0.1 Linear Feet

Robert Cowin served as Circulation Director of Sports Illustrated, later Editor of Golf Magazine. Time Life Alumni Society certificate to Robert Cowin includes a Certificate of Historical Authenticity documenting the veracity of two memos copied from the Time Inc. Archives. One memo dated November 1950 from Cowin to Editor in Chief Daniel Longwell outlines Cowin's ideas for a new magazine that would become Sports Illustrated. The other memo, dated October 1969 from Garry Valk to Sports Illustrated staff, notes the departure of Cowin from Sports Illustrated and summarizes Cowin's role in the creation of the magazine. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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James Tilton letter, Bellevue, Delaware, to Dr. Perlee, 1815, Dec. 6

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Informs Dr. Perlee that his, Tilton's, leg must be amputated and summons him to perform the operation.

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James Tilton letter, Bellevue, Delaware, to Dr. Perlee, 1815, Dec. 6 1 items

ALS. Informs Dr. Perlee that his, Tilton's, leg must be amputated and summons him to perform the operation.

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Tillinghast family papers, 1763-1971

15 Linear Feet (4,910 items)

Abstract Or Scope: Family from North Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Family and business letters, personal journals, deeds, legal items, and papers (chiefly 1830-1911) of William Norwood Tillinghast (b. 1831), merchant of Fayetteville, N.C.; William A. Norwood (d. ca. 1866), judge of Hillsboro, N.C.; and of the Tillinghast and Norwood families of Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina. Contains information about the mercantile activities of the Tillinghast family; social life and customs in North Carolina before 1900; business and economic conditions in the South before, during, and after the Civil War; agriculture in the South Atlantic States before 1860; the secession of North Carolina; living conditions during the Civil War and Reconstruction; events of the war in North Carolina; the South during the late 19th century; and camp life during the Spanish American War. Correspondents include Kemp P. Battle and Henry Clay Robinson.

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Tillinghast family papers, 1763-1971 15 Linear Feet (4,910 items)

Family from North Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Family and business letters, personal journals, deeds, legal items, and papers (chiefly 1830-1911) of William Norwood Tillinghast (b. 1831), merchant of Fayetteville, N.C.; William A. Norwood (d. ca. 1866), judge of Hillsboro, N.C.; and of the Tillinghast and Norwood families of Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina. Contains information about the mercantile activities of the Tillinghast family; social life and customs in North Carolina before 1900; business and economic conditions in the South before, during, and after the Civil War; agriculture in the South Atlantic States before 1860; the secession of North Carolina; living conditions during the Civil War and Reconstruction; events of the war in North Carolina; the South during the late 19th century; and camp life during the Spanish American War. Correspondents include Kemp P. Battle and Henry Clay Robinson.

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Genealogy Box 1

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Correspondence, 1763-1840 3 folders Box 1

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Nannie Mae Tilley papers, 1938-1946

1.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract Or Scope: Nannie Mae Tilley (1898-1988) was a historian and curator of the Manuscripts Department of Duke University. This collection contains correspondence and other materials collected by Tilley from servicemen in World War II, many of whom were former Duke University students who worked or studied with her. The letters from US servicemen reveal attitudes about military service, details on their training and participation in World War II, news and reflections on Duke University, and life and news from Durham, North Carolina, and the American South during the early 1940s. A small group of letters is from the John E. Bonsack family, and concerns Bonsack family genealogy.

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Nannie Mae Tilley papers, 1938-1946 1.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Nannie Mae Tilley (1898-1988) was a historian and curator of the Manuscripts Department of Duke University. This collection contains correspondence and other materials collected by Tilley from servicemen in World War II, many of whom were former Duke University students who worked or studied with her. The letters from US servicemen reveal attitudes about military service, details on their training and participation in World War II, news and reflections on Duke University, and life and news from Durham, North Carolina, and the American South during the early 1940s. A small group of letters is from the John E. Bonsack family, and concerns Bonsack family genealogy.

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Letters regarding Tilley's research into the Bonsack family, 1938-1939 Box 1

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Alexander, Arthur L., to Tilley, 1941-1945 Box 1

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William Tilghman papers, 1671-1876

2.8 Linear Feet (5 Boxes, 900 items)

Abstract Or Scope: Papers concerned with Tilghman's law practice in Chestertown, Md., and his service in the Maryland legislature (1788-1793). Includes genealogical information about Maryland's Eastern Shore, information about economic and agricultural conditions in Maryland in the late 18th century, Tilghman's vicissitudes because of his Loyalist sympathies during the Revolution, his efforts to advance the interests of his constituents while he served in the legislature, and the Tilghman family. Volumes include a digest of legal cases in which Tilghman participated, legal notes, court dockets, and a summary of estate laws in Maryland. Includes three letters from Henry Pearce. Two of these letters are to James Tilghman, William's father, regarding the purchase of Pearce land, slaves, stock, etc.

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William Tilghman papers, 1671-1876 2.8 Linear Feet (5 Boxes, 900 items)

Papers concerned with Tilghman's law practice in Chestertown, Md., and his service in the Maryland legislature (1788-1793). Includes genealogical information about Maryland's Eastern Shore, information about economic and agricultural conditions in Maryland in the late 18th century, Tilghman's vicissitudes because of his Loyalist sympathies during the Revolution, his efforts to advance the interests of his constituents while he served in the legislature, and the Tilghman family. Volumes include a digest of legal cases in which Tilghman participated, legal notes, court dockets, and a summary of estate laws in Maryland. Includes three letters from Henry Pearce. Two of these letters are to James Tilghman, William's father, regarding the purchase of Pearce land, slaves, stock, etc.

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Letters, 1759-1876 and undated Box 1

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Papers, Misc., undated Box 1

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George Tiemann document, Washington, D.C, 1834, Aug. 26

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Abstract Or Scope: Patent granted to Tiemann for a surgical instrument called the scarificator. Consists of a form statement, signed by President Andrew Jackson; three drawings of the instrument; and specifications regarding the instrument, written and signed by Tiemann. Patent issued in 1834 and renewed in 1846.

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George Tiemann document, Washington, D.C, 1834, Aug. 26 1 items

Patent granted to Tiemann for a surgical instrument called the scarificator. Consists of a form statement, signed by President Andrew Jackson; three drawings of the instrument; and specifications regarding the instrument, written and signed by Tiemann. Patent issued in 1834 and renewed in 1846.

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Friedrich Tiedemann note, London, [between 1816 and 1848]

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Abstract Or Scope: ANS. Requests a meeting with recipient.

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Friedrich Tiedemann note, London, [between 1816 and 1848] 1 items

ANS. Requests a meeting with recipient.

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Poor white trash [manuscript], circa 1870-1889

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Abstract Or Scope: Career military officer, noted for his service in the horse artillery in the Union Army cavalry during the Civil War. Collection comprises Tidball's manuscript (5 pgs.) on poor whites in the South. He divided his study regionally, discussing working class whites on the Georgia coast versus those in the southern Alleghenies. He outlined the impact of slavery, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction period on this class of people. Includes a one-page transcription.

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Poor white trash [manuscript], circa 1870-1889 0.2 Linear Feet

Career military officer, noted for his service in the horse artillery in the Union Army cavalry during the Civil War. Collection comprises Tidball's manuscript (5 pgs.) on poor whites in the South. He divided his study regionally, discussing working class whites on the Georgia coast versus those in the southern Alleghenies. He outlined the impact of slavery, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction period on this class of people. Includes a one-page transcription.

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Manuscript, circa 1870-1889 Folder 1

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Poor white trash [manuscript], circa 1870-1889 1 folder

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Luther Ticknor papers, Salisbury, Conn., 1821-1847

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Abstract Or Scope: Holograph documents, signed. Accounts of expenses incurred by the town of Salisbury and by various inhabitants against Dr. Luther Ticknor. Papers also include Adam Reid's Discourse delivered at the funeral of Luther Ticknor.

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Luther Ticknor papers, Salisbury, Conn., 1821-1847 13 items

Holograph documents, signed. Accounts of expenses incurred by the town of Salisbury and by various inhabitants against Dr. Luther Ticknor. Papers also include Adam Reid's Discourse delivered at the funeral of Luther Ticknor.

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James O. Tice Company "goose egg" scoreboard promotional materials, 1936-1947

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Abstract Or Scope: James Olin Tice, Sr. (1897-1979) was an inventor, school teacher (Miami Technical High School), and baseball fan. The James O. Tice Company's "goose egg" scoreboard featured a mechanical goose that would deposit a zero ("goose egg") after a scoreless inning in baseball. A variation of the design included a gosling that would correct any errant deposits of zeros on the scoreboard. The intent was to provide humorous entertainment for fans at baseball games. Collection includes articles; blueprints and design notes; a promotional brochure with testimonials; photographs and prints of Tice's "goose egg' scoreboard design, a promotional display, along with images of college and municipal scoreboards intended for comparison to the Tice design. Scoreboard images are from fields and stadiums in Tampa and Miami, Florida; Duke University; Loyola College of New Orleans; and the Universities of Alabama and California. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History and the Kevin P. Reilly Sr. Outdoor Advertising Archives.

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James O. Tice Company "goose egg" scoreboard promotional materials, 1936-1947 0.2 Linear Feet

James Olin Tice, Sr. (1897-1979) was an inventor, school teacher (Miami Technical High School), and baseball fan. The James O. Tice Company's "goose egg" scoreboard featured a mechanical goose that would deposit a zero ("goose egg") after a scoreless inning in baseball. A variation of the design included a gosling that would correct any errant deposits of zeros on the scoreboard. The intent was to provide humorous entertainment for fans at baseball games. Collection includes articles; blueprints and design notes; a promotional brochure with testimonials; photographs and prints of Tice's "goose egg' scoreboard design, a promotional display, along with images of college and municipal scoreboards intended for comparison to the Tice design. Scoreboard images are from fields and stadiums in Tampa and Miami, Florida; Duke University; Loyola College of New Orleans; and the Universities of Alabama and California. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History and the Kevin P. Reilly Sr. Outdoor Advertising Archives.

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Article, 1947 Oversize-folder 1

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Design notes, 1936-1940s Box 1

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Thursday Club guest book, 1965-1966

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Abstract Or Scope: Thursday Club was a social group begun by Alexander Wayne Bell (class of 1966) and other Duke University students in 1965. The guest book contains the signatures and comments of students and administrators who attended the club gatherings.

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Thursday Club guest book, 1965-1966 0.1 Linear Feet

Thursday Club was a social group begun by Alexander Wayne Bell (class of 1966) and other Duke University students in 1965. The guest book contains the signatures and comments of students and administrators who attended the club gatherings.

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Guest book, 1965-1966 Folder 1

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Amos Throop letter, Providence, Rhode Island, to Zachariah Allen, Exeter, New Hampshire, 1807, Nov. 4

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS to his nephew, then a student at Phillips Exeter Academy. Throop praises the academic reputation of the school, relates news of a cotton mill fire and reports on the health of various family members.

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Amos Throop letter, Providence, Rhode Island, to Zachariah Allen, Exeter, New Hampshire, 1807, Nov. 4 1 items

ALS to his nephew, then a student at Phillips Exeter Academy. Throop praises the academic reputation of the school, relates news of a cotton mill fire and reports on the health of various family members.

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Michel-Augustin Thouret note, [Paris], 1798, Sept. 30

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Abstract Or Scope: ANS. Requests that addressee communicate information regarding veterinary schools directly to Lieut. Cabanis.

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Michel-Augustin Thouret note, [Paris], 1798, Sept. 30 1 items

ANS. Requests that addressee communicate information regarding veterinary schools directly to Lieut. Cabanis.

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Earl E. Thorpe papers, 1942-1990

2 Linear Feet (1225 items)

Abstract Or Scope: Historian, professor, clergyman, and activist; resident of Durham, N.C. The papers of Earl E. Thorpe span the years 1942-1990, the bulk of the materials having been generated during the years 1965 to 1982. Primarily, materials in the collection address Thorpe's work at North Carolina Central University (formerly North Carolina College), and his tenure as visiting professor at Harvard and Duke universities. Topics include student activism, teaching, racial and departmental politics on campus, and the development of viable African American Studies programs. Thorpe's service as chair of the program committee for the 1979 meeting of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH), and his term as president of the ASALH in 1980 are also well represented. Personal correspondence with family and students, and material reflective of Thorpe's life in the ministry are scattered throughout. Some materials also touch on North Carolina and Durham politics and race relations.

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Earl E. Thorpe papers, 1942-1990 2 Linear Feet (1225 items)

Historian, professor, clergyman, and activist; resident of Durham, N.C. The papers of Earl E. Thorpe span the years 1942-1990, the bulk of the materials having been generated during the years 1965 to 1982. Primarily, materials in the collection address Thorpe's work at North Carolina Central University (formerly North Carolina College), and his tenure as visiting professor at Harvard and Duke universities. Topics include student activism, teaching, racial and departmental politics on campus, and the development of viable African American Studies programs. Thorpe's service as chair of the program committee for the 1979 meeting of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH), and his term as president of the ASALH in 1980 are also well represented. Personal correspondence with family and students, and material reflective of Thorpe's life in the ministry are scattered throughout. Some materials also touch on North Carolina and Durham politics and race relations.

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Correspondence, 1944-1980 September Box 1

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Correspondence, 1980 October-1990 Box 2

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William C. Thornton papers, 1805-1854

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Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence of the related Compton, Thornton, Treadway, and Wainwright families of London, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, centering around William C. Thornton.

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William C. Thornton papers, 1805-1854 0.5 Linear Feet

Correspondence of the related Compton, Thornton, Treadway, and Wainwright families of London, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, centering around William C. Thornton.

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Correspondence, 1805-1854 3 folders

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Sybil Thorndike letter to Elizabeth Robins, 1922 September 21

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Abstract Or Scope: Dame Sybil Thorndike was a distinguished British actress best known for her work on stage. In this letter to the actress and playwright Elizabeth Robins, Thorndike thanks her for the gift of some heather from Yorkshire. She also sends her regards and thanks to "Lady Bell" for her support. The letter is addressed to Robins at Rounton Grange, the North Yorkshire estate which was the family home of the writer Florence Bell ("Lady Bell"). Bell and Robins were close friends and collaborators. Thorndike refers to a play; at the time of this letter, she was in rehearsals for the 1922-23 London production of Shelley's The Cenci at the New Theater, directed by her husband, Lewis Casson. This letter connecting three key female figures of the London stage is evidence of the strong support network these women formed in a male-dominated arena.

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Sybil Thorndike letter to Elizabeth Robins, 1922 September 21 0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)

Dame Sybil Thorndike was a distinguished British actress best known for her work on stage. In this letter to the actress and playwright Elizabeth Robins, Thorndike thanks her for the gift of some heather from Yorkshire. She also sends her regards and thanks to "Lady Bell" for her support. The letter is addressed to Robins at Rounton Grange, the North Yorkshire estate which was the family home of the writer Florence Bell ("Lady Bell"). Bell and Robins were close friends and collaborators. Thorndike refers to a play; at the time of this letter, she was in rehearsals for the 1922-23 London production of Shelley's The Cenci at the New Theater, directed by her husband, Lewis Casson. This letter connecting three key female figures of the London stage is evidence of the strong support network these women formed in a male-dominated arena.

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Letter Folder 1

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Matthew Thomson Letter, 1835 August 24

0.1 Linear Feet 1 Item

Abstract Or Scope: Mathew Thompson, a farmer in Fleming County, Kentucky with relatives in Greenville, Virginia. Letter from Matthew Thomson in Fleming County, Kentucky, dated August 24, 1835, to a relative John S. Thomson in Greenville, Virginia. Thomson relays news of his Aunt Rebecca's death and the health of other family members, comments on his crops and prices, and advises young men to marry at age 21 and have male children immediately to assist with farm work.

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Matthew Thomson Letter, 1835 August 24 0.1 Linear Feet 1 Item

Mathew Thompson, a farmer in Fleming County, Kentucky with relatives in Greenville, Virginia. Letter from Matthew Thomson in Fleming County, Kentucky, dated August 24, 1835, to a relative John S. Thomson in Greenville, Virginia. Thomson relays news of his Aunt Rebecca's death and the health of other family members, comments on his crops and prices, and advises young men to marry at age 21 and have male children immediately to assist with farm work.

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Sir Henry Thompson papers, 1851-1913 and undated

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Abstract Or Scope: Collection of letters to and from Sir Henry Thompson (1820-1904), an English surgeon and a founder of the Cremation Society of England. Most letters in this collection are largely polite and perfunctory notes between Thompson and peers; some correspondents include his wife, the pianist Kate Loder; Empress Frederick of Germany; King George V of England; and King Leopold II of Belgium. The collection documents Thompson's social status and activities between the 1850s and early 1900s. It contains few details about his medical practice, aside from some materials advocating for the adoption of the practice of cremation. Some materials are addressed to members of his family, including son Herbert Thompson. Letters are numbered and itemized inventory is included with the materials.

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Sir Henry Thompson papers, 1851-1913 and undated 0.5 Linear Feet

Collection of letters to and from Sir Henry Thompson (1820-1904), an English surgeon and a founder of the Cremation Society of England. Most letters in this collection are largely polite and perfunctory notes between Thompson and peers; some correspondents include his wife, the pianist Kate Loder; Empress Frederick of Germany; King George V of England; and King Leopold II of Belgium. The collection documents Thompson's social status and activities between the 1850s and early 1900s. It contains few details about his medical practice, aside from some materials advocating for the adoption of the practice of cremation. Some materials are addressed to members of his family, including son Herbert Thompson. Letters are numbered and itemized inventory is included with the materials.

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Assorted letters and correspondence, 1851-1913, undated Box 1

Folders of materials arranged loosely chronologically, with some undated materials in later folders. Includes an 1851 letter to Kate Loder, called "Kit", which contains a doodled self-portrait by Thompson and describes his current illness. An undated letter from Henry James in the House of Commons seeks to secure a vote from MP W. H. Leatham, then suffering from gout and under Thompson's care. There are letters to Thompson from King George V (a thank you note, 1893), Empress Frederick of Germany (1891), and King Leopold II (1869, 1872, 1875, 1876, 1880). Some letters are directed to Henry's son Sir Herbert Thompson, including a condolence note from King George in 1904, following Henry Thompson's death. One letter from Thompson advocates the adoption of cremation.

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Information folder with inventory of collection, appraisal, and other accompanying correspondence regarding the collection's transfer to the RL Box 1

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Henry J. H. Thompson papers, 1862-1865

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Abstract Or Scope: Henry J. H. Thompson (1832-1901) was a private soldier in the drum corps of Company B, 15th Regiment of the Connecticut Volunteers during the American Civil War. The collection consists of letters between Thompson and his wife, Lucretia E. Thompson, as well as small diaries discussing his daily life and observations while his unit was stationed in Washington D.C., throughout Virginia, and the vicinity of New Bern, N.C.

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Henry J. H. Thompson papers, 1862-1865 0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Henry J. H. Thompson (1832-1901) was a private soldier in the drum corps of Company B, 15th Regiment of the Connecticut Volunteers during the American Civil War. The collection consists of letters between Thompson and his wife, Lucretia E. Thompson, as well as small diaries discussing his daily life and observations while his unit was stationed in Washington D.C., throughout Virginia, and the vicinity of New Bern, N.C.

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Papers, 1862 March-December Box 1

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Papers, 1863 January-June Box 1

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Edgar Tristram Thompson papers, 1915 - 1985

4.5 Linear Feet 3,000 Items

Abstract Or Scope: Edgar Tristram Thompson taught Sociology at Duke University from 1937 until his retirement in 1970. The papers include correspondence with Herbert Blumer, Charles Ellwood, Eric Hoffer, Everett Hughes, and Howard Jensen; teaching materials from undergraduate and graduate courses in race relations, religion, and social anthropology; lecture notes from Thompson's mentor and sociology instructor Robert E. Park; research on plantations in Hawaii and in Africa as the Hugh le May Fellow at Rhodes University; development and operations of a Black Studies program and Center for Southern Studies at Duke University; short papers discussing race relations at Duke University and racial identity; autobiographical histories of Thompson's students; manuscripts for many books on race relations; records of participation in Alpha Kappa Delta and American Sociological Association conferences; a campus-wide graffiti survey; and addresses to the Mayor's Committee on Interracial Affairs of Durham. English.

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Edgar Tristram Thompson papers, 1915 - 1985 4.5 Linear Feet 3,000 Items

Edgar Tristram Thompson taught Sociology at Duke University from 1937 until his retirement in 1970. The papers include correspondence with Herbert Blumer, Charles Ellwood, Eric Hoffer, Everett Hughes, and Howard Jensen; teaching materials from undergraduate and graduate courses in race relations, religion, and social anthropology; lecture notes from Thompson's mentor and sociology instructor Robert E. Park; research on plantations in Hawaii and in Africa as the Hugh le May Fellow at Rhodes University; development and operations of a Black Studies program and Center for Southern Studies at Duke University; short papers discussing race relations at Duke University and racial identity; autobiographical histories of Thompson's students; manuscripts for many books on race relations; records of participation in Alpha Kappa Delta and American Sociological Association conferences; a campus-wide graffiti survey; and addresses to the Mayor's Committee on Interracial Affairs of Durham. English.

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1934-1963 Box 1, Folder 1

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1964-1965 Box 1, Folder 2

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Abraham Rand Thompson letter, Charlestown, Massachusetts, to Loammi Baldwin, Esq., Norfolk, Virginia, 1833, June 7

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Thompson refers to President Andrew Jackson's visit to the Bunker Hill monument in Boston and describes Commodore Jesse D. Elliott, the commander of the Charleston Navy Yard.

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Abraham Rand Thompson letter, Charlestown, Massachusetts, to Loammi Baldwin, Esq., Norfolk, Virginia, 1833, June 7 1 items

ALS. Thompson refers to President Andrew Jackson's visit to the Bunker Hill monument in Boston and describes Commodore Jesse D. Elliott, the commander of the Charleston Navy Yard.

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W.W. Thomas sales promotions collection, 1890s

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Abstract Or Scope: W.W. Thomas was a merchant active in the Cincinnati, Ohio area from the 1890s to the early part of the 20th century. Collection consists of newsprint prospectuses that advertise incentive awards to potential sales agents who met time-sensitive selling goals. Bicycles were prominent rewards for sales performance, in lieu of paying salaries or commissions, but dinnerware and a range of lesser premiums were also offered. Frequently, the items for sale themselves were offered with a premium of goods such as teaspoons or condiments. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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W.W. Thomas sales promotions collection, 1890s 0.1 Linear Feet

W.W. Thomas was a merchant active in the Cincinnati, Ohio area from the 1890s to the early part of the 20th century. Collection consists of newsprint prospectuses that advertise incentive awards to potential sales agents who met time-sensitive selling goals. Bicycles were prominent rewards for sales performance, in lieu of paying salaries or commissions, but dinnerware and a range of lesser premiums were also offered. Frequently, the items for sale themselves were offered with a premium of goods such as teaspoons or condiments. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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For Boys and Girls ONLY. The giving FREE These Elegant Bicycles. Our Great 20-day OFFER., 1890s

Sales promotion bonus of a 24-inch bicycle to children who sold 144 boxes of French Blacking within 15 days.

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How to Earn a Bicycle, 1897

Four page prospectus offers a free adult bicycle for selling 96 pounds of Grapeine baking powder. The baking powder is to be sold with a premium of a water set (pitcher and three glasses). The prospectus also lists alternative premiums available for the sales promotion.

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William Holland Thomas papers, 1814-1900s and undated

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Abstract Or Scope: White agent and representative for the Cherokee, merchant, lawyer, and trader, of Haywood Co., N.C. Collection includes correspondence, account books, day books, ledgers, and other papers, relating to Thomas's life in western North Carolina; the removal of the Cherokee and the status of those who remained; the development of intrastructure including turnpikes and railroads in North Carolina; Civil War fighting in east Tennessee; postwar administration of Indian affairs; and his private business operations as a white trader among the Cherokees. Includes records of Thomas's five stores in Haywood and Cherokee counties, and business correspondence and accounts of Thomas's son, also William Holland Thomas, a merchant and farmer of Jackson County, N.C.

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William Holland Thomas papers, 1814-1900s and undated 30 Linear Feet

White agent and representative for the Cherokee, merchant, lawyer, and trader, of Haywood Co., N.C. Collection includes correspondence, account books, day books, ledgers, and other papers, relating to Thomas's life in western North Carolina; the removal of the Cherokee and the status of those who remained; the development of intrastructure including turnpikes and railroads in North Carolina; Civil War fighting in east Tennessee; postwar administration of Indian affairs; and his private business operations as a white trader among the Cherokees. Includes records of Thomas's five stores in Haywood and Cherokee counties, and business correspondence and accounts of Thomas's son, also William Holland Thomas, a merchant and farmer of Jackson County, N.C.

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General papers, 1814-1842 23 folders Box 1

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General papers, 1843-1851 11 folders Box 2

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T. Gaillard Thomas papers, circa 1878-1882

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Abstract Or Scope: ALS and manuscript, signed. Letters from Thomas to Robert P. Harris, of Philadelphia, statistician of cases of Ceasarean section and extra-uterine pregnacy in New York City and its environs. Manuscript, signed, appears to be a questionnaire sent by Harris and filled out by Thomas on a case of gastro-hysterotomy.

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T. Gaillard Thomas papers, circa 1878-1882 6 items

ALS and manuscript, signed. Letters from Thomas to Robert P. Harris, of Philadelphia, statistician of cases of Ceasarean section and extra-uterine pregnacy in New York City and its environs. Manuscript, signed, appears to be a questionnaire sent by Harris and filled out by Thomas on a case of gastro-hysterotomy.

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Jean Francois Thomassin certificate, [Mar. 1796].

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Abstract Or Scope: Certifies Thomassin as Surgeon in Chief with the Army of the Rhine and Moselle. Signed by members of the "Conseil de Sante", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Saucerotte.

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Jean Francois Thomassin certificate, [Mar. 1796]. 1 items

Certifies Thomassin as Surgeon in Chief with the Army of the Rhine and Moselle. Signed by members of the "Conseil de Sante", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Saucerotte.

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James Thomas papers, 1850-1879, bulk 1852-1861

13.5 Linear Feet (26 boxes (14,008 items))

Abstract Or Scope: This collection contains business and personal correspondence, orders, price bulletins, and other papers, relating to the tobacco business of James Thomas, the tobacco industry in general, and the economic life of Virginia (1850s). Includes information on Thomas' assistance to the Virginia Baptist Seminary (now the University of Richmond). Correspondents and persons mentioned include J. L. M. Curry, George Frederick Holmes, and Basil Manly.

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James Thomas papers, 1850-1879, bulk 1852-1861 13.5 Linear Feet (26 boxes (14,008 items))

This collection contains business and personal correspondence, orders, price bulletins, and other papers, relating to the tobacco business of James Thomas, the tobacco industry in general, and the economic life of Virginia (1850s). Includes information on Thomas' assistance to the Virginia Baptist Seminary (now the University of Richmond). Correspondents and persons mentioned include J. L. M. Curry, George Frederick Holmes, and Basil Manly.

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Correspondence and papers, 1842-September 1852 6 folders Box 1

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Correspondence and papers, October 1852-April 1853 6 folders Box 2

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James Augustus Thomas papers, 1895-1988, bulk 1914-1940

86 Linear Feet (65 boxes)

Abstract Or Scope: The papers of tobacco industrialist and philanthropist James Augustus Thomas (1862-1940) primarily concern his commercial and diplomatic dealings in East Asia, and the opening of the tobacco market in China and other countries in the early 20th century. Materials include many boxes of correspondence, print and ephemeral materials, and photographs. Correspondents include Herbert Hoover, Robert Lansing, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Sun Yat-sen. Includes materials relating to U.S.-China foreign and economic relations; the marketing of U.S. cigarettes in Asia; the British-American Tobacco Company; domestic policies and financial development in China; political events in East Asia and Europe; and philanthropy in China, including Thomas' efforts to bring Chinese students to Duke University. There are also some personal letters and three audiocassettes of an oral interview with Dorothy Read Thomas, Thomas's widow, with a typed transcript; interview topics include her life in China and St. Petersburg, Russia in the 1920s.

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James Augustus Thomas papers, 1895-1988, bulk 1914-1940 86 Linear Feet (65 boxes)

The papers of tobacco industrialist and philanthropist James Augustus Thomas (1862-1940) primarily concern his commercial and diplomatic dealings in East Asia, and the opening of the tobacco market in China and other countries in the early 20th century. Materials include many boxes of correspondence, print and ephemeral materials, and photographs. Correspondents include Herbert Hoover, Robert Lansing, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Sun Yat-sen. Includes materials relating to U.S.-China foreign and economic relations; the marketing of U.S. cigarettes in Asia; the British-American Tobacco Company; domestic policies and financial development in China; political events in East Asia and Europe; and philanthropy in China, including Thomas' efforts to bring Chinese students to Duke University. There are also some personal letters and three audiocassettes of an oral interview with Dorothy Read Thomas, Thomas's widow, with a typed transcript; interview topics include her life in China and St. Petersburg, Russia in the 1920s.

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1895-1915 May (also includes information folder) Box 1

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1915 June-Dec. Box 2

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H. Leigh Thomas letter, to Mr. Diamond, undated [19th century?]

1 items

Abstract Or Scope: ALS. Prescribes a course of treatment for tumors, including the application of leeches.

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H. Leigh Thomas letter, to Mr. Diamond, undated [19th century?] 1 items

ALS. Prescribes a course of treatment for tumors, including the application of leeches.

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Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas papers, 1848-1978 and undated, bulk 1848-1889

7.75 Linear Feet

Abstract Or Scope: Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas (1834-1907) was a white woman, avid reader, suffragist, and Southern nationalist who lived in Georgia. Collection contains diaries (partially unbound) and scrapbooks address that address Thomas' reading; studies at Macon Female College (now called Wesleyan College) in Macon, Ga.; conversion to Methodism; clothing and dress styles; gossip and social life; shopping and prices; church services; courtship by and marriage to Jefferson Thomas; and plantation life in Burke and Columbia counties.

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Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas papers, 1848-1978 and undated, bulk 1848-1889 7.75 Linear Feet

Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas (1834-1907) was a white woman, avid reader, suffragist, and Southern nationalist who lived in Georgia. Collection contains diaries (partially unbound) and scrapbooks address that address Thomas' reading; studies at Macon Female College (now called Wesleyan College) in Macon, Ga.; conversion to Methodism; clothing and dress styles; gossip and social life; shopping and prices; church services; courtship by and marriage to Jefferson Thomas; and plantation life in Burke and Columbia counties.

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Diary, 1848-1852 Box 1

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Diary, 1855-1856 Box 1

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Edith M. Thomas letter, bulk undated

0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)

Abstract Or Scope: Edith Matilda Thomas was an American poet. Collection contains a letter written by Edith M. Thomas to "Mr. Botta" (December 30). She provides her opinion of an unidentified book, quoting Shakespeare in the process, and states that she has not yet heard from the magazine, The Critic.

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Edith M. Thomas letter, bulk undated 0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)

Edith Matilda Thomas was an American poet. Collection contains a letter written by Edith M. Thomas to "Mr. Botta" (December 30). She provides her opinion of an unidentified book, quoting Shakespeare in the process, and states that she has not yet heard from the magazine, The Critic.

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Letter Folder 1

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Third Side Press records, 1991-2003

13.2 Linear Feet 8775 items

Abstract Or Scope: Third Side Press, a feminist publisher of women's health and lesbian fiction books, was founded in 1991 and ceased active publication in 1998. It was dissolved as a corporation in 2003. During the years of active publication, Third Side Press produced between 20 and 25 titles, mostly in paperback, including top sellers such as CANCER AS A WOMEN'S ISSUE and THE WOMAN-CENTERED ECONOMY. Midge Stocker is the founder and publisher of Third Side Press. Materials include correspondence, financial records, book proofs and files, book reviews, and other records relating to the operation of Third Side Press publishing house. Also includes copies of several Third Side Press publications. Floppy disks and other electronic materials have been removed for preservation. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

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Third Side Press records, 1991-2003 13.2 Linear Feet 8775 items

Third Side Press, a feminist publisher of women's health and lesbian fiction books, was founded in 1991 and ceased active publication in 1998. It was dissolved as a corporation in 2003. During the years of active publication, Third Side Press produced between 20 and 25 titles, mostly in paperback, including top sellers such as CANCER AS A WOMEN'S ISSUE and THE WOMAN-CENTERED ECONOMY. Midge Stocker is the founder and publisher of Third Side Press. Materials include correspondence, financial records, book proofs and files, book reviews, and other records relating to the operation of Third Side Press publishing house. Also includes copies of several Third Side Press publications. Floppy disks and other electronic materials have been removed for preservation. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

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Cancer as a Women's Issue Box 1

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On Lill Street Box 1

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Jean Charles Thibault certificate, Paris, [Mar. 1797]

1 items

Abstract Or Scope: Certifies Thibault as Surgeon, Third Class, with the Seventh Regiment of the Light Cavalry. Signed by the Inspector-Generals of the "Service de Sante des Armees", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Heurteloup.

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Jean Charles Thibault certificate, Paris, [Mar. 1797] 1 items

Certifies Thibault as Surgeon, Third Class, with the Seventh Regiment of the Light Cavalry. Signed by the Inspector-Generals of the "Service de Sante des Armees", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Heurteloup.

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Theta Chi records, 1968-2002 and undated

4 Linear Feet

Abstract Or Scope: The Theta Chi Records are a collection of photographs and papers created by the Duke University chapter of the fraternal organization Theta Chi.

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Theta Chi records, 1968-2002 and undated 4 Linear Feet

The Theta Chi Records are a collection of photographs and papers created by the Duke University chapter of the fraternal organization Theta Chi.

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Journal, circa 2000 Box 1

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Journal, circa 2001 Box 1

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Hugo Theorell manuscript, undated.

1 items

Abstract Or Scope: AMS, unsigned. Incomplete manuscript of a study on enzymes and enzyme activation.

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Hugo Theorell manuscript, undated. 1 items

AMS, unsigned. Incomplete manuscript of a study on enzymes and enzyme activation.

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Melville Company saleswoman portfolio, 1944

0.25 Linear Feet

Abstract Or Scope: The Melville Company was a Cincinnati-based, direct-sales clothing company owned by Melville, Sidney, and Georgette Meyers. Collection consists of material, largely instructions and catalog pages, from the Melville Company for its sales personnel. A mail-in coupon and order form have been filled out by Violet F. Schulz, a Minnesota woman who likely was a Melville saleswoman. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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Melville Company saleswoman portfolio, 1944 0.25 Linear Feet

The Melville Company was a Cincinnati-based, direct-sales clothing company owned by Melville, Sidney, and Georgette Meyers. Collection consists of material, largely instructions and catalog pages, from the Melville Company for its sales personnel. A mail-in coupon and order form have been filled out by Violet F. Schulz, a Minnesota woman who likely was a Melville saleswoman. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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Portfolio folder, circa 1944 Box 1

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Instructions, coupons, and order forms, 1944 Box 1

Includes instructions for getting started with Melville and maximizing profits, a flyer advertising free dresses for Melville staff members, a product stock report and shipping schedule for fall 1944, rules and a blank form for reporting commission-based bonuses, two mail-in coupons for Melville sales personnel, and a partially used booklet of order forms.

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Thauraux document, Paris, 1791, Nov. 12

1 items

Abstract Or Scope: Autograph document, signed by Thauraux. For the receipt of seventy-two livres from the estate of M. Guilhier.

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Thauraux document, Paris, 1791, Nov. 12 1 items

Autograph document, signed by Thauraux. For the receipt of seventy-two livres from the estate of M. Guilhier.

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William Makepeace Thackeray letter, Clarendon, to Dr. William Prescott Dexter, 1855, Dec. 3

1 items

Abstract Or Scope: ALS thanking Dexter for the attention and care he received during an attack of fever while on his second tour of the United States.

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William Makepeace Thackeray letter, Clarendon, to Dr. William Prescott Dexter, 1855, Dec. 3 1 items

ALS thanking Dexter for the attention and care he received during an attack of fever while on his second tour of the United States.

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Ellen Terry note and cabinet photograph, between 1878-1902

0.1 Linear Feet (2 items)

Abstract Or Scope: Dame Ellen Terry, considered the leading Shakespearean actor of her time, was a member of the company at London's Lyceum Theatre from 1878-1902. Collection comprises an autograph note on Lyceum Theatre letterhead (5"x8"). The actor Ellen Terry writes to "Olga" to schedule a social engagement. She writes, "I'm much grieved to hear of you mother ..." and sends "best remembrances" to Olga's husband. There is also an undated cabinet photograph, by Window & Grove photographers, London.

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Ellen Terry note and cabinet photograph, between 1878-1902 0.1 Linear Feet (2 items)

Dame Ellen Terry, considered the leading Shakespearean actor of her time, was a member of the company at London's Lyceum Theatre from 1878-1902. Collection comprises an autograph note on Lyceum Theatre letterhead (5"x8"). The actor Ellen Terry writes to "Olga" to schedule a social engagement. She writes, "I'm much grieved to hear of you mother ..." and sends "best remembrances" to Olga's husband. There is also an undated cabinet photograph, by Window & Grove photographers, London.

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Note and photograph Folder 1

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O. Terrillon note, undated [before 1895].

1 items

Abstract Or Scope: ANS. Sets a time to meet the next day.

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O. Terrillon note, undated [before 1895]. 1 items

ANS. Sets a time to meet the next day.

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Terrasson Brothers records, 1773-1869, bulk 1780-1860

2.5 Linear Feet (1245 items)

Abstract Or Scope: Collection contains the records of the firm of Terrasson Brothers, established in Philadelphia by Antoine and Barthelemy Terrasson as a branch of their father's firm, John Terrasson and Company, headquartered in Paris and Lyons, France. Early business letters reflect the trade of the firm in grain, the furnishings of supplies to the French and American armies, and the purchase of tobacco at various places throughout the South. The letters contain information on the American Revolution, especially on naval operations, and on post-Revolutionary business conditions. Papers after 1800 concern the family of Mark Prager, members of which apparently married into the Terrasson family. Prager was owner of a trading firm in Holland. These papers contain information on Prager's trading activities until 1820, and on the family of Harriet Prager of Philadelphia. The later letters contain references to family affairs, slavery, politics and sectionalism. Approximately 100 Civil War letters describe conditions in the North.

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Terrasson Brothers records, 1773-1869, bulk 1780-1860 2.5 Linear Feet (1245 items)

Collection contains the records of the firm of Terrasson Brothers, established in Philadelphia by Antoine and Barthelemy Terrasson as a branch of their father's firm, John Terrasson and Company, headquartered in Paris and Lyons, France. Early business letters reflect the trade of the firm in grain, the furnishings of supplies to the French and American armies, and the purchase of tobacco at various places throughout the South. The letters contain information on the American Revolution, especially on naval operations, and on post-Revolutionary business conditions. Papers after 1800 concern the family of Mark Prager, members of which apparently married into the Terrasson family. Prager was owner of a trading firm in Holland. These papers contain information on Prager's trading activities until 1820, and on the family of Harriet Prager of Philadelphia. The later letters contain references to family affairs, slavery, politics and sectionalism. Approximately 100 Civil War letters describe conditions in the North.

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Papers, 1773-1783 April Box 1

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Papers, 1783 May-1786 Box 2

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Terrade note, Feb. [1803].

1 items

Abstract Or Scope: ANS.

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Terrade note, Feb. [1803]. 1 items

ANS.

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Victoria Tepe papers, 1992-2001

1.2 Linear Feet 900 Items

Abstract Or Scope: Victoria Tepe, Ph.D., is an experimental psychologist and neurophysiologist, author, and advocate for women's reproductive health and rights. Collection includes materials from the abortion debate of the 1990s, including articles, essays, handbooks, and reviews. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

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Victoria Tepe papers, 1992-2001 1.2 Linear Feet 900 Items

Victoria Tepe, Ph.D., is an experimental psychologist and neurophysiologist, author, and advocate for women's reproductive health and rights. Collection includes materials from the abortion debate of the 1990s, including articles, essays, handbooks, and reviews. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.

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Rita Townsend and Ann Perkins: Bitter Fruit: Women's Experiences of Unplanned Pregnancy, Abortion, and Adoption, 1992 Box 1

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Back Alley Detroit, 1992 Box 1

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John Jay TePaske papers, 1500s-1988

11.9 Linear Feet 9000 Items

Abstract Or Scope: The following overview was compiled almost completely from the 1999 accession of the TePaske Papers, although the 1993 accession contains more of the same types of materials.

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John Jay TePaske papers, 1500s-1988 11.9 Linear Feet 9000 Items

The following overview was compiled almost completely from the 1999 accession of the TePaske Papers, although the 1993 accession contains more of the same types of materials.

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Cuban accounts (18 folders) Box 1

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Cuban accounts (3 folders) Box 2

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The Tenth Muse records, 1969-1974 and undated, bulk 1973

0.8 Linear Feet

Abstract Or Scope: Collection comprises primarily invoices and book claims and requests, along with correspondence, company balance sheets, flyers, booklists, and catalogs, literary proposals and prospectuses, and other printed and manuscript materials related to the bookselling and publishing activities of The Tenth Muse. Much of the material is routine in nature and documents day-to-day work. Includes a folder of letters to and from Isabel Fraire, along with partial translations from the Spanish of her poems. Also contains letters or other material from poets and authors Bill Bissett, Robert Duncan, Tom Clark, and Tom Pickard. There is a copy of Lynn Lonidier’s manuscript for the second part of “A Lesbian Estate.” Among the catalogs is a Shameless Hussy Press catalog, with a handwritten note from poet and publisher Alta Gerrey on the front cover, as well as two 20-page copies of Ganglia Press Index, 1972, compiled by B. P. Nichol, with handwritten comments. Many items feature handwritten dates and notes.

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The Tenth Muse records, 1969-1974 and undated, bulk 1973 0.8 Linear Feet

Collection comprises primarily invoices and book claims and requests, along with correspondence, company balance sheets, flyers, booklists, and catalogs, literary proposals and prospectuses, and other printed and manuscript materials related to the bookselling and publishing activities of The Tenth Muse. Much of the material is routine in nature and documents day-to-day work. Includes a folder of letters to and from Isabel Fraire, along with partial translations from the Spanish of her poems. Also contains letters or other material from poets and authors Bill Bissett, Robert Duncan, Tom Clark, and Tom Pickard. There is a copy of Lynn Lonidier’s manuscript for the second part of “A Lesbian Estate.” Among the catalogs is a Shameless Hussy Press catalog, with a handwritten note from poet and publisher Alta Gerrey on the front cover, as well as two 20-page copies of Ganglia Press Index, 1972, compiled by B. P. Nichol, with handwritten comments. Many items feature handwritten dates and notes.

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Business information, 1969-1973 and undated Box 1, Folder 1

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Incoming invoices and claims, 1969-1971 Box 1, Folder 2

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Stephen Tell Collection of Performing Arts Events at Duke, 1987-2001

4.5 Linear Feet 85 Items

Abstract Or Scope: Collection contains video recordings of performing arts events at Duke from 1987-2001. The performances are largely Hoof'n'Horn but also include performances from the Dept. of Theater Studies, namely Duke Players.

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Stephen Tell Collection of Performing Arts Events at Duke, 1987-2001 4.5 Linear Feet 85 Items

Collection contains video recordings of performing arts events at Duke from 1987-2001. The performances are largely Hoof'n'Horn but also include performances from the Dept. of Theater Studies, namely Duke Players.

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Hoof'n'Horn, "West Side Story," Act I Box 1

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Hoof'n'Horn, "West Side Story," Act II Box 1

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Edward Telfair papers, 1762-1831 (bulk 1771-1807)

8 Linear Feet approx. 911 Items

Abstract Or Scope: Personal, business and political correspondence and other papers, concerning Telfair's mercantile interests in Savannah, his legal work, the Revolution in Georgia, Georgia patriots, planting in Georgia, especially rice and tobacco, the Creek Indians in the 1780s and 1790s, slaveholding and economic conditions in Georgia, land speculation and settlement, the establishment of the federal government, politics during the 1790s, Telfair's administration as governor, and American trade with Great Britain. The bulk of the material is for the period 1771-1807. Includes scattered letters from many Georgia patriots and politicians including Abraham Baldwin, Joseph Clay, Sr., Seaborn Jones, Jr., and others.

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Edward Telfair papers, 1762-1831 (bulk 1771-1807) 8 Linear Feet approx. 911 Items

Personal, business and political correspondence and other papers, concerning Telfair's mercantile interests in Savannah, his legal work, the Revolution in Georgia, Georgia patriots, planting in Georgia, especially rice and tobacco, the Creek Indians in the 1780s and 1790s, slaveholding and economic conditions in Georgia, land speculation and settlement, the establishment of the federal government, politics during the 1790s, Telfair's administration as governor, and American trade with Great Britain. The bulk of the material is for the period 1771-1807. Includes scattered letters from many Georgia patriots and politicians including Abraham Baldwin, Joseph Clay, Sr., Seaborn Jones, Jr., and others.

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Papers, 1767-1774 Box 1

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Papers, 1775-1783 Box 2

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Sarah Teidwell receipt, 1823

0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)

Abstract Or Scope: Collection comprises a receipt for the support of Sarah Teidwell's "idiot child" for thirteen weeks in 1823 in Washington County.

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Sarah Teidwell receipt, 1823 0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)

Collection comprises a receipt for the support of Sarah Teidwell's "idiot child" for thirteen weeks in 1823 in Washington County.

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Receipt Folder 1

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David Tegnell Interviews on John Coltrane, 2003

0.6 Linear Feet 2 audio microcassettes (with CD copies for patron use)

Abstract Or Scope: Author David Tegnell (b. 1946) has conducted significant research on the family history of jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane (1926-1967). As a part of this research, Tegnell has interviewed over fifteen relatives and associates of Coltrane; two of whom - Betty and Tim Jackson - are represented in the collection.

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David Tegnell Interviews on John Coltrane, 2003 0.6 Linear Feet 2 audio microcassettes (with CD copies for patron use)

Author David Tegnell (b. 1946) has conducted significant research on the family history of jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane (1926-1967). As a part of this research, Tegnell has interviewed over fifteen relatives and associates of Coltrane; two of whom - Betty and Tim Jackson - are represented in the collection.

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Track 1 1 min Box 1, Cd 1 [Use Copy]

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Track 2 62 mins Box 1, Cd 1 [Use Copy]

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