Kay Brownlee was an undergraduate student at Duke University from 1930 to 1933. The topics of the two scrapbooks include: social and academic life at Duke, women at Duke, dormitory housing, the Woman's College, sororities and fraternities (especially Kappa Kappa Gamma), Y.M.C.A., football, and Horace Hendrickson.
Kay Brownlee was an undergraduate student at Duke University from 1930 to 1933. The topics of the two scrapbooks include: social and academic life at Duke, women at Duke, dormitory housing, the Woman's College, sororities and fraternities (especially Kappa Kappa Gamma), Y.M.C.A., football, and Horace Hendrickson.
Collection includes black-and-white photographs, photograph holders, and promotional campaign instructions, map, and personnel lists that document the Kiddie Kandids' "Santa and Me!" seasonal campaign at the May department store and other locations. The primary focus is on Christmas, but the collection also depicts children's portraits with settings that include Alice in Wonderland and circus clowns. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Document on folded parchment, written in French, from Maltese branch of Knights Hospitaller. Content currently unknown. More modern stamp in blue ink on document indicates that the document was in the "Archives de l'Ordre Malthe."
Document on folded parchment, written in French, from Maltese branch of Knights Hospitaller. Content currently unknown. More modern stamp in blue ink on document indicates that the document was in the "Archives de l'Ordre Malthe."
Collection comprises the 16-point Know-Nothing party platform, "copied from the Know-Nothing newspaper for the special benefit of my honorable colleague, Miss R. In haste, S."
Collection comprises the 16-point Know-Nothing party platform, "copied from the Know-Nothing newspaper for the special benefit of my honorable colleague, Miss R. In haste, S."
The Koinonia Community was a Christian farm community founded in 1942 in Americus (Sumter Co.), Ga., by Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and Mabel England. Collection comprises one article (1953, reprinted from MOTIVE magazine by the Board of Education of the Methodist Church), as well as two memoranda soliciting support for the community as a result of violence directed toward it during the 1950s because of its interracial composition.
The Koinonia Community was a Christian farm community founded in 1942 in Americus (Sumter Co.), Ga., by Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and Mabel England. Collection comprises one article (1953, reprinted from MOTIVE magazine by the Board of Education of the Methodist Church), as well as two memoranda soliciting support for the community as a result of violence directed toward it during the 1950s because of its interracial composition.
Kristen R. Yount is associate professor of sociology, coordinator of the Sustainable Future Program at Northern Kentucky University. Collection comprises material Yount gathered from socialist-feminist organizations across the United States, most likely in association with the national socialist-feminist conference for organizers held at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in July 1975.
Kristen R. Yount is associate professor of sociology, coordinator of the Sustainable Future Program at Northern Kentucky University. Collection comprises material Yount gathered from socialist-feminist organizations across the United States, most likely in association with the national socialist-feminist conference for organizers held at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in July 1975.
Collection contains examples of printed materials and ephemera documenting women's participation and engagement with different sorts of clubs, organizations, and societies, mainly in the United States and Great Britain in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. A wide range of materials are present, including peace societies and conventions, labor unions, socialism, entertainment and cultural activities, charities and community work and fundraising, and missionary support.
Examples of printed and circulated ephemera from different labor unions or other organizing efforts relating to work. Groups include: American Negro Labor Congress; Women's Trade Union Association; Kora Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.; Working Women's Protective Union; Socialist Party pamphlets; and reprints from the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union. Includes an undated Labor Day Souvenir postcard and some membership and dues cards for different local unions. Includes a bound program for a performance fundraising for The Conference on Unemployment Among Women organization, dated 1914 March 18. The oversize folder includes a red bandana for International Workers Order Junior Section.
Collection contains examples of printed materials and ephemera documenting women's participation and engagement with different sorts of clubs, organizations, and societies, mainly in the United States and Great Britain in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. A wide range of materials are present, including peace societies and conventions, labor unions, socialism, entertainment and cultural activities, charities and community work and fundraising, and missionary support.
Includes assorted examples of printed materials regarding financial and physical safety, as well as war relief efforts in both the 1800s and 1900s, such as: Woman's Benefit Association and other insurance circulars for women; Salem Female Charitable Society; United States Sanitary Commission; American Female Guardian Society and Home for the Friendless; Serbian Relief Committee; a letter signed by Queen Elizabeth R thanking Miss Louise Carse for her service in the Women's Land Army during World War II; the Salem Women's Indian Association constitution; and some materials from the Women's Relief Corps of the Grand Army of the Republic, including a ribbon with pin from an 1899 convention for the New York W.R.C.
Collection comprises a letter from Lady Wilde discussing the loss of her mother, followed by her marriage, and announcing the birth of her eldest son, William Charles Kingsbury Wilde. She also comments on marriage, "a woman's duty ends with marriage. She becomes a vegetable, a house leek, a mop--I feel that I am 'potted' for the rest of my days...." Includes an enclosure with a note written in another hand identifying Wilde along with the letter's recipient, whose last name may be Grant.
Collection comprises a letter from Lady Wilde discussing the loss of her mother, followed by her marriage, and announcing the birth of her eldest son, William Charles Kingsbury Wilde. She also comments on marriage, "a woman's duty ends with marriage. She becomes a vegetable, a house leek, a mop--I feel that I am 'potted' for the rest of my days...." Includes an enclosure with a note written in another hand identifying Wilde along with the letter's recipient, whose last name may be Grant.
Lambert Shears was a professor in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literature at Duke University from 1927-1959. The collection includes syllabi, exams, lecture notes, as well as Shears' graduate student papers from Columbia University and ranges in date from 1912-1959.
Lambert Shears was a professor in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literature at Duke University from 1927-1959. The collection includes syllabi, exams, lecture notes, as well as Shears' graduate student papers from Columbia University and ranges in date from 1912-1959.
Joan Harris and Lane Pryce are fictitious characters in the television drama Mad Men (2007-2015), set in a New York advertising agency during the 1960s. Consists of a letter from Pryce to Harris, dated October 7, 1965, promoting Harris to the position of Director of Agency Operations. The letter was a prop used in Season 4, Episode 13, "Tomorrowland" that originally aired on 2010 October 17. Included are an envelope bearing the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce logo and an certificate of authenticity. Acquired as part the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Joan Harris and Lane Pryce are fictitious characters in the television drama Mad Men (2007-2015), set in a New York advertising agency during the 1960s. Consists of a letter from Pryce to Harris, dated October 7, 1965, promoting Harris to the position of Director of Agency Operations. The letter was a prop used in Season 4, Episode 13, "Tomorrowland" that originally aired on 2010 October 17. Included are an envelope bearing the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce logo and an certificate of authenticity. Acquired as part the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
LangDorm is a Duke University living learning community (LLC) of students who share an interest in language, culture, and global citizenship. Collection includes scrapbooks, yearbooks, photographs, and ephemera.
LangDorm is a Duke University living learning community (LLC) of students who share an interest in language, culture, and global citizenship. Collection includes scrapbooks, yearbooks, photographs, and ephemera.
Document, signed by Benj. R. Bevier, President of the Medical Society of Ulster County, attests that Larry G. Hall is a member of the Society and entitled to practice in the state.
Document, signed by Benj. R. Bevier, President of the Medical Society of Ulster County, attests that Larry G. Hall is a member of the Society and entitled to practice in the state.
Collection comprises 76 color photographic prints, measuring from 11x14 to 20x24 inches, depicting the annual prairie fires that sweep across east-central Kansas. These images were taken during the 1990s; the artist has continued taking images of prairie fires up to the present (2015). For the 1990s project, published in a book entitled "On fire," Schwarm was awarded the 2002 Honigman First Book Prize in Photography by the Center for Documentary Studies in Durham, North Carolina. The photographs were displayed in an exhibit entitled "On fire: Larry Schwarm," at Duke University's Rubenstein Library. Also included in the collection is an audio cassette recording of the artist's talk Schwarm gave on November 6, 2003, at the exhibit's opening reception. Acquired as part of the Archive of Documentary Arts at Duke University.
Collection comprises 76 color photographic prints, measuring from 11x14 to 20x24 inches, depicting the annual prairie fires that sweep across east-central Kansas. These images were taken during the 1990s; the artist has continued taking images of prairie fires up to the present (2015). For the 1990s project, published in a book entitled "On fire," Schwarm was awarded the 2002 Honigman First Book Prize in Photography by the Center for Documentary Studies in Durham, North Carolina. The photographs were displayed in an exhibit entitled "On fire: Larry Schwarm," at Duke University's Rubenstein Library. Also included in the collection is an audio cassette recording of the artist's talk Schwarm gave on November 6, 2003, at the exhibit's opening reception. Acquired as part of the Archive of Documentary Arts at Duke University.
The Latin American Student Organization, LASO, was created in 2016 by undergraduate students to create community among Latin American students at Duke University. The collection contains one sweatshirt with the group's logo.
The Latin American Student Organization, LASO, was created in 2016 by undergraduate students to create community among Latin American students at Duke University. The collection contains one sweatshirt with the group's logo.
Dame Laura Knight was an English artist who worked in oils, watercolours, etching, engraving and drypoint. Two letters written by Laura Knight on 1939 May 11 that provide letters of introduction for contacts in the United States on behalf of fellow artist Clara Klinghoffer. One is written to Klinghoffer, the other to Marion Fenhagen.
Dame Laura Knight was an English artist who worked in oils, watercolours, etching, engraving and drypoint. Two letters written by Laura Knight on 1939 May 11 that provide letters of introduction for contacts in the United States on behalf of fellow artist Clara Klinghoffer. One is written to Klinghoffer, the other to Marion Fenhagen.
ALS. Relates the circumstances of Dreys' visit to Paris, namely the death of his sister, widow of Dr. Alphonse Sanson. Informs Blanche of a visit to M. Kaempfen in Paris. Asks Blanche to convey his gratitude to "le Directeur" for granting him leave to attend to the funeral. The letter also bears an ANS, dated 1887. Jan. 22, from E. Blanche, Auteuil, to "confrere et ami", presumably forwarding Dreys' letter to "le Directeur."
ALS. Relates the circumstances of Dreys' visit to Paris, namely the death of his sister, widow of Dr. Alphonse Sanson. Informs Blanche of a visit to M. Kaempfen in Paris. Asks Blanche to convey his gratitude to "le Directeur" for granting him leave to attend to the funeral. The letter also bears an ANS, dated 1887. Jan. 22, from E. Blanche, Auteuil, to "confrere et ami", presumably forwarding Dreys' letter to "le Directeur."
University professor, minister, academic dean, and chairman of the Guidance Dept. and Professor of Education at South Carolina State College. Collection contains thirty bound volumes of letters, documents, business records, research work, financial and legal papers, writings, and various other papers assembled by Bryant. Most correspondence dates since 1968 and is personal in nature. Writings and other materials deal with his career, the compilation of his memoirs, and his positions at S.C. State College. Included are the records of his genealogical research on lives of African American South Carolina legislators, and materials relating to politics and voting in Southern states. Dr. Bryant graduated from Shaw University in 1940 and received several more advanced degrees at other institutions.
Volumes 13, 18, and 19 are still in Bryant's possession due to their personal nature. Collection includes bound volumes of personal correspondence, genealogical records, financial papers, and other professional and personal materials.
University professor, minister, academic dean, and chairman of the Guidance Dept. and Professor of Education at South Carolina State College. Collection contains thirty bound volumes of letters, documents, business records, research work, financial and legal papers, writings, and various other papers assembled by Bryant. Most correspondence dates since 1968 and is personal in nature. Writings and other materials deal with his career, the compilation of his memoirs, and his positions at S.C. State College. Included are the records of his genealogical research on lives of African American South Carolina legislators, and materials relating to politics and voting in Southern states. Dr. Bryant graduated from Shaw University in 1940 and received several more advanced degrees at other institutions.
2 ALS to an unnamed American surgeon, in which Tait claims to have been misquoted; a newspaper clipping, which refers to accusations against Tait by Dr. E.W. Cushing; and a pamphlet by Tait, which informs the members of the council of the British Medical Society that the charges brought against him by Dr. Ernest Hart are false.
2 ALS to an unnamed American surgeon, in which Tait claims to have been misquoted; a newspaper clipping, which refers to accusations against Tait by Dr. E.W. Cushing; and a pamphlet by Tait, which informs the members of the council of the British Medical Society that the charges brought against him by Dr. Ernest Hart are false.
Marshall Turner Spears, a white lawyer who practiced in Durham, was born in 1889. He joined Duke's Law faculty in 1927 and served on it until 1936. Spears served as a superior court judge in Durham from 1935 to 1938. This collection consists of three lease agreements drafted by Spears between the Washington Duke Operating Company and Pritchard-Bright & Company, as well as three group photographs featuring Spears.
Marshall Turner Spears, a white lawyer who practiced in Durham, was born in 1889. He joined Duke's Law faculty in 1927 and served on it until 1936. Spears served as a superior court judge in Durham from 1935 to 1938. This collection consists of three lease agreements drafted by Spears between the Washington Duke Operating Company and Pritchard-Bright & Company, as well as three group photographs featuring Spears.
M. Almina Stratton was a student in the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. She received her M.D. in the second class the college graduated in 1859. Collection comprises manuscript notes (61 pages) maintained by M. Almina Stratton for her class in Materia Medica, entitled "Lectures on Materia Medica By Prof. Roerig, delivered in the Female Medical College In the session of 1858-9." Contains an additional 8 pages of her rules and advice for young ladies regarding gentlemen callers, proper behavior, and letter writing.
M. Almina Stratton was a student in the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. She received her M.D. in the second class the college graduated in 1859. Collection comprises manuscript notes (61 pages) maintained by M. Almina Stratton for her class in Materia Medica, entitled "Lectures on Materia Medica By Prof. Roerig, delivered in the Female Medical College In the session of 1858-9." Contains an additional 8 pages of her rules and advice for young ladies regarding gentlemen callers, proper behavior, and letter writing.
Quaker farmer, fruit-grower, and broom-maker from Frederick County, Virginia. The Mordecai Purcell papers span the years 1778-1901 and contain correspondence, bills, receipts, business and legal papers, and a ledger relating to Quaker farmer Mordecai Purcell, his brother, John Purcell, and the Cather family (John Purcell married Adaline J. Cather), living in Virginia.
Quaker farmer, fruit-grower, and broom-maker from Frederick County, Virginia. The Mordecai Purcell papers span the years 1778-1901 and contain correspondence, bills, receipts, business and legal papers, and a ledger relating to Quaker farmer Mordecai Purcell, his brother, John Purcell, and the Cather family (John Purcell married Adaline J. Cather), living in Virginia.
Plummer Stewart graduated from Trinity College in 1894. He died in 1951. The collection includes four oratorical medals he received while a student at Trinity College as well as two ledgers and a small tablet. The tablet contains a list of his expenses while at Trinity College. The ledgers both include his handwritten memoirs. The collection ranges in date from 1892-1948.
Ledger, circa 1931-1946The ledger includes handwritten "Incidents in the Life of Plummer Stewart." Topics include "The Flood" of 1916 [Catawba River], his itemized expenses while attending Trinity College (copied from a tablet notebook, also in this collection), the Inter-Collegiate Debate of 1894 (for which he won a medal), his roommates at college, the custom of sitting with a corpse, his early school days, hunting, ghosts, courtship, and his law partnership and practice.
Ledger, circa 1945-1948The original purpose of this ledger is unknown, but may have been intended for use in Stewart's law practice. In 1945, Stewart wrote his memoirs in the ledger. He wrote about his birth, his childhood, going to school, going to college, practicing law, teaching and getting married. He also wrote about his wife's death and his love for her. Clipped inside the ledger is the 1896 commencement program for Marshville Academy, of which Stewart was principal.
Plummer Stewart graduated from Trinity College in 1894. He died in 1951. The collection includes four oratorical medals he received while a student at Trinity College as well as two ledgers and a small tablet. The tablet contains a list of his expenses while at Trinity College. The ledgers both include his handwritten memoirs. The collection ranges in date from 1892-1948.
Advertising agency founded 1935 in Chicago, Ill. Collection consists of a research report on the construction of a hydroelectric power plant and aluminum manufacturing facility in British Columbia by the Aluminum Company of Canada (later ALCAN). Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Advertising agency founded 1935 in Chicago, Ill. Collection consists of a research report on the construction of a hydroelectric power plant and aluminum manufacturing facility in British Columbia by the Aluminum Company of Canada (later ALCAN). Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
2 TLS to Crummer, a typed copy of an excerpt of a paper, and a reprint of Crummer's paper, "An original drawing of the title page of Vesalius' 'Fabrica'". Correspondents are Cushing and Spielmann.
2 TLS to Crummer, a typed copy of an excerpt of a paper, and a reprint of Crummer's paper, "An original drawing of the title page of Vesalius' 'Fabrica'". Correspondents are Cushing and Spielmann.
Manuscript burlesque poem in unknown hand, whose title refers to 18th century French physician Theodore Tronchin,who became much reviled and caricatured during his time in Paris as darling of the French nobility.
Manuscript burlesque poem in unknown hand, whose title refers to 18th century French physician Theodore Tronchin,who became much reviled and caricatured during his time in Paris as darling of the French nobility.
American retailer founded 1886 in Chicago, Ill. Consumer Information Services produced a series of instructional filmstrips and booklets on a range of home improvement projects. Consists of two boxed filmstrip series: Let's Decorate the Bathroom; and Your Space Age Kitchen. 35mm filmstrips are accompanied by reading scripts and handout booklets intended to instruct homeowners on tips and techniques for designing, planning, repairing and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, with suggestions for electrical appliances and furnishings. Series was produced by the Sears Consumer Information Services Division. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
American retailer founded 1886 in Chicago, Ill. Consumer Information Services produced a series of instructional filmstrips and booklets on a range of home improvement projects. Consists of two boxed filmstrip series: Let's Decorate the Bathroom; and Your Space Age Kitchen. 35mm filmstrips are accompanied by reading scripts and handout booklets intended to instruct homeowners on tips and techniques for designing, planning, repairing and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, with suggestions for electrical appliances and furnishings. Series was produced by the Sears Consumer Information Services Division. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Collection comprises a letter Gurley wrote (1857 October 10) to Sheldon Moore from the Washington, D.C., offices of the American Colonization Society. He offers Society publications, and extends good wishes regarding Moore's "inquiries into Natural History...."
Collection comprises a letter Gurley wrote (1857 October 10) to Sheldon Moore from the Washington, D.C., offices of the American Colonization Society. He offers Society publications, and extends good wishes regarding Moore's "inquiries into Natural History...."
Collection comprises a letter written by the United States Senator from Ohio Warren G. Harding to the suffragist Harriet Taylor Upton regarding support for women's suffrage. Harding responds to a telegram from Upton asking him to use his influence on Ohio State Senator U.G. Murrell in support of women's voting rights. Harding replies that he is "reluctant" to advise Murrell on the matter because of his previous experience with Murrell while Harding was a member of the Ohio General Assembly.
Collection comprises a letter written by the United States Senator from Ohio Warren G. Harding to the suffragist Harriet Taylor Upton regarding support for women's suffrage. Harding responds to a telegram from Upton asking him to use his influence on Ohio State Senator U.G. Murrell in support of women's voting rights. Harding replies that he is "reluctant" to advise Murrell on the matter because of his previous experience with Murrell while Harding was a member of the Ohio General Assembly.
Collection comprises a letter from the 19th century writer and editor Sarah J. Hale to the prominent Philadelphia publisher Mathew Carey thanking him for his contribution to Hale's charity benefiting Boston seamen.
Collection comprises a letter from the 19th century writer and editor Sarah J. Hale to the prominent Philadelphia publisher Mathew Carey thanking him for his contribution to Hale's charity benefiting Boston seamen.
Collection comprises a letter Susan B. Anthony composed to "Friend Campbell" (Cornelius Bowman Campbell), discussing arrangements for her and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to meet with him and outlining potential discussion of "our political proclivities." Written on letterhead for THE REVOLUTION.
Collection comprises a letter Susan B. Anthony composed to "Friend Campbell" (Cornelius Bowman Campbell), discussing arrangements for her and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to meet with him and outlining potential discussion of "our political proclivities." Written on letterhead for THE REVOLUTION.
Mathilde Blind was a writer and feminist active in late 19th century England. This letter was written by Blind thanking a correspondent for sending her a newspaper clipping containing a review of her work. She expresses gratitude for his thoughtfulness and for his "sympathetic spirit" towards her work.
Mathilde Blind was a writer and feminist active in late 19th century England. This letter was written by Blind thanking a correspondent for sending her a newspaper clipping containing a review of her work. She expresses gratitude for his thoughtfulness and for his "sympathetic spirit" towards her work.
Margaret Fuller was a teacher, journalist, and critic. Collection comprises a letter (1840 December 14) Margaret Fuller wrote to her uncle to request a meeting to review her mother's letter.
Margaret Fuller was a teacher, journalist, and critic. Collection comprises a letter (1840 December 14) Margaret Fuller wrote to her uncle to request a meeting to review her mother's letter.
Max Fleischman was possibly serving as a salesman in Texas in 1930. His family lived in Plainfield, New Jersey. Collection comprises an autograph letter signed (7 pages) by Max Fleischman, written to his family in Plainfield, New Jersey, on Liberty Hotel stationary from Cleburne, Texas, dated 1930 May 14. Topics in the letter include the lynching and burning of the courthouse in Sherman, Texas, on May 9. Other topics include damage from a tornado that passed through Frost, Texas, on May 6, his plans to build a miniature golf course, as well as family matters and questions. Acquired as part of the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture.
Max Fleischman was possibly serving as a salesman in Texas in 1930. His family lived in Plainfield, New Jersey. Collection comprises an autograph letter signed (7 pages) by Max Fleischman, written to his family in Plainfield, New Jersey, on Liberty Hotel stationary from Cleburne, Texas, dated 1930 May 14. Topics in the letter include the lynching and burning of the courthouse in Sherman, Texas, on May 9. Other topics include damage from a tornado that passed through Frost, Texas, on May 6, his plans to build a miniature golf course, as well as family matters and questions. Acquired as part of the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture.
Sophia Foord was a 19th century teacher in Massachusetts who was involved with the abolitionist, utopian socialist, and feminist movements. The Sophia Foord letter to Robert Adams mainly concerns the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, a utopian socialist community.
Sophia Foord was a 19th century teacher in Massachusetts who was involved with the abolitionist, utopian socialist, and feminist movements. The Sophia Foord letter to Robert Adams mainly concerns the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, a utopian socialist community.
Pearl S. Buck was an American writer best known for her depictions of rural Chinese life. Her bestselling novel The Good Earth was awarded the Pulizer Prize, and she was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1938). This letter is written by Buck to Frances Perkins, then Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor, the first woman to hold a cabinet post. Buck thanks Perkins for congratulating her on winning the Nobel Prize. She writes that the award, "was given as much to America and China as it was to me."
Pearl S. Buck was an American writer best known for her depictions of rural Chinese life. Her bestselling novel The Good Earth was awarded the Pulizer Prize, and she was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1938). This letter is written by Buck to Frances Perkins, then Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor, the first woman to hold a cabinet post. Buck thanks Perkins for congratulating her on winning the Nobel Prize. She writes that the award, "was given as much to America and China as it was to me."
Vera Brittain was an English writer and pacifist activist best known for her World War I memoir Testament of Youth. The Vera Brittain letter to critia and editor John Middleton Murry concerns matters relating to the publishing and financing of Murry's literary, socialist, and pacifist magazine The Adelphi. Brittain also writes of her pacifism as it relates to concerns about nuclear warfare in the immediate aftermath of World War II.
Vera Brittain was an English writer and pacifist activist best known for her World War I memoir Testament of Youth. The Vera Brittain letter to critia and editor John Middleton Murry concerns matters relating to the publishing and financing of Murry's literary, socialist, and pacifist magazine The Adelphi. Brittain also writes of her pacifism as it relates to concerns about nuclear warfare in the immediate aftermath of World War II.
May Byron was a prolific British author best known for her children's books including a series of biographies and abridgements of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In this letter, she responds to Rev. Edwin J. Matthews' request for the most important life lesson she's learned and for a list of her publications. Byron responds that she couldn't possibly sum up her life's experiences into one lesson, and that she can't provide a list of her publications because she's lost track of them. She does note that most of her children's books are still in print and have "been going on selling for some 20 years."
May Byron was a prolific British author best known for her children's books including a series of biographies and abridgements of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In this letter, she responds to Rev. Edwin J. Matthews' request for the most important life lesson she's learned and for a list of her publications. Byron responds that she couldn't possibly sum up her life's experiences into one lesson, and that she can't provide a list of her publications because she's lost track of them. She does note that most of her children's books are still in print and have "been going on selling for some 20 years."