Two copies of a printed "Act to oblige vessels coming from foreign parts to perform quarantine" of the Virginia General Assembly. One copy bears a note by Lee on the reverse, stating that the law expires in October, but that the new law contains the same principles and regulations.
Two copies of a printed "Act to oblige vessels coming from foreign parts to perform quarantine" of the Virginia General Assembly. One copy bears a note by Lee on the reverse, stating that the law expires in October, but that the new law contains the same principles and regulations.
18 letters (ALS). Bradfield writes Philippart regarding manuscripts submitted for publication in the "United Service Journal" and regarding his financial difficulties, which followed upon his release from the colonial service for quarreling with another officer. Includes translations of 6 of the letters.
18 letters (ALS). Bradfield writes Philippart regarding manuscripts submitted for publication in the "United Service Journal" and regarding his financial difficulties, which followed upon his release from the colonial service for quarreling with another officer. Includes translations of 6 of the letters.
Letter (ALS) regarding a case of sudden death immediately following and apparently caused by aspiration of the chest witnessed by McMurtry at the Charity Hospital of New Orleans in 1873 or 1874.
Letter (ALS) regarding a case of sudden death immediately following and apparently caused by aspiration of the chest witnessed by McMurtry at the Charity Hospital of New Orleans in 1873 or 1874.
Holograph documents, a few signed. Account statements and receipts of payments for medical services, advice and medicine, rendered to the town of Salisbury by Dr. Henry Fish.
Holograph documents, a few signed. Account statements and receipts of payments for medical services, advice and medicine, rendered to the town of Salisbury by Dr. Henry Fish.
Collection comprises a printed copy of a will (1875?), along with manuscript inventories; lists of stocks and bonds; related correspondence; and payments made against the estate of Margaret Bromfield Blanchard in 1877 and 1878. Henry B. Rogers served as her executor. There are also her manuscript records outlining the distribution of the estate, dated 1867-1868. The Bromfield School is mentioned extensively in the will and the distribution documents. In the will she outlines "if boys are admitted [to the school], I order that their number shall always be one-third less than that of girls." In addition, there are a few records related to the estate of Margaret Blanchard's grandfather?, Henry Bromfield, in Cheltenham, England, dated 1836-1842, including the executor's account. Unrelated documents include a written agreement between Mary Blanchard and Hiram Osborn for his assumption of the farming duties in 1864, along with a letter regarding the establishment of trustees for the Bromfield school, dated around 1890.
Collection comprises a printed copy of a will (1875?), along with manuscript inventories; lists of stocks and bonds; related correspondence; and payments made against the estate of Margaret Bromfield Blanchard in 1877 and 1878. Henry B. Rogers served as her executor. There are also her manuscript records outlining the distribution of the estate, dated 1867-1868. The Bromfield School is mentioned extensively in the will and the distribution documents. In the will she outlines "if boys are admitted [to the school], I order that their number shall always be one-third less than that of girls." In addition, there are a few records related to the estate of Margaret Blanchard's grandfather?, Henry Bromfield, in Cheltenham, England, dated 1836-1842, including the executor's account. Unrelated documents include a written agreement between Mary Blanchard and Hiram Osborn for his assumption of the farming duties in 1864, along with a letter regarding the establishment of trustees for the Bromfield school, dated around 1890.
ALS. English translation available. Informs Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire that his present research relates to the heat generated by plants. Dutrochet measures this energy with a thermo-galvanometer, which Becquerel has taught him to use. Thanks Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire for informing him about recent events at the Academy and hopes that such inappropriate scenes will not recur, as they are detrimental to the reputation of the Academy. Comments upon the possible confirmation of the theory that swallows hibernate.
ALS. English translation available. Informs Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire that his present research relates to the heat generated by plants. Dutrochet measures this energy with a thermo-galvanometer, which Becquerel has taught him to use. Thanks Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire for informing him about recent events at the Academy and hopes that such inappropriate scenes will not recur, as they are detrimental to the reputation of the Academy. Comments upon the possible confirmation of the theory that swallows hibernate.
Publishing, marketing research, business services, and seminar management company; name adopted in 1968. Founded originally as a publishing company in 1879; changed name to Bill Brothers Publications, Inc., in 1957. Collection comprises a file compiled by company president John W. Hartman, mainly regarding Harvard Business School's 10-year case study (1970s) of the company's development. In addition, there is an additional Harvard business case study, on Blackwood Press; as well as two copies of the Bill Communications newsletter TRADEWINDS (1959); and a reprinted article on marketing from the Harvard Business Review (1960).
Publishing, marketing research, business services, and seminar management company; name adopted in 1968. Founded originally as a publishing company in 1879; changed name to Bill Brothers Publications, Inc., in 1957. Collection comprises a file compiled by company president John W. Hartman, mainly regarding Harvard Business School's 10-year case study (1970s) of the company's development. In addition, there is an additional Harvard business case study, on Blackwood Press; as well as two copies of the Bill Communications newsletter TRADEWINDS (1959); and a reprinted article on marketing from the Harvard Business Review (1960).
Harris Interactive is a global marketing research firm. Collection comprises 22 multi-page press releases and media alerts containing the results of marketing surveys on GLBT issues. Harris Interactive conducted several of the surveys in association with the marketing research firm Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc., a firm that specialized in reaching gay and lesbian consumers. Survey topics primarily focus on travel issues, but also include social networking and the internet, governmental policies, culture, shopping and purchasing trends, and general awareness of gays and lesbians among the general population.
Harris Interactive is a global marketing research firm. Collection comprises 22 multi-page press releases and media alerts containing the results of marketing surveys on GLBT issues. Harris Interactive conducted several of the surveys in association with the marketing research firm Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc., a firm that specialized in reaching gay and lesbian consumers. Survey topics primarily focus on travel issues, but also include social networking and the internet, governmental policies, culture, shopping and purchasing trends, and general awareness of gays and lesbians among the general population.
Normal school chartered in 1870 in Hampton, Va. Collection contains fundraising appeals, advertisements for printing facilities, invitations to commencement exercises, a list of subscribers, an image of the campus (Virginia Hall and surrounding area), and a plan for an additional building.
Normal school chartered in 1870 in Hampton, Va. Collection contains fundraising appeals, advertisements for printing facilities, invitations to commencement exercises, a list of subscribers, an image of the campus (Virginia Hall and surrounding area), and a plan for an additional building.
Residents of Frederick County, Maryland. Collection consists chiefly of business and legal papers of various members of the Hammond family of Maryland. The earliest items (1750s-1820s) are land grants and other land records of Nathan Hammond and Vachel Hammond. The papers of Thomas Hammond, who served as a judge of the Orphans' Court of Frederick Co., are mainly the records of his service as administrator of several estates or as guardian of orphans, but also include farm records, financial receipts, and slave purchases. The papers of Dawson V. Hammond, brother of Thomas, concern the administration of estates, including Thomas's holdings. There are a few references to Unionist sympathies in Maryland during the Civil War and economic conditions in the U.S. during the 1870s.
Residents of Frederick County, Maryland. Collection consists chiefly of business and legal papers of various members of the Hammond family of Maryland. The earliest items (1750s-1820s) are land grants and other land records of Nathan Hammond and Vachel Hammond. The papers of Thomas Hammond, who served as a judge of the Orphans' Court of Frederick Co., are mainly the records of his service as administrator of several estates or as guardian of orphans, but also include farm records, financial receipts, and slave purchases. The papers of Dawson V. Hammond, brother of Thomas, concern the administration of estates, including Thomas's holdings. There are a few references to Unionist sympathies in Maryland during the Civil War and economic conditions in the U.S. during the 1870s.
2 ALS. Jackson describes the political situation in New Hampshire in 1775 and voices his concern regarding an outbreak of smallpox in a small town on Lake Winnepesaukee, fearing that it might spread through the countryside.
2 ALS. Jackson describes the political situation in New Hampshire in 1775 and voices his concern regarding an outbreak of smallpox in a small town on Lake Winnepesaukee, fearing that it might spread through the countryside.
The Gross-Edens Affair Reference Collection contains files of newspaper clippings, correspondence and memoranda, and articles concerning a 1960 administrative controversy at Duke. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
The Gross-Edens Affair Reference Collection contains files of newspaper clippings, correspondence and memoranda, and articles concerning a 1960 administrative controversy at Duke. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
Correspondence, diaries, and other papers of the Gregory family and the related Pomfret, Beasley, Davis, Smith families of King William County, Va. and later of Granville County, N.C. Correspondence of the 18th century is largely that of Sally Pomfret Beasley with friends (mostly suitors) and relatives prior to her marriage to Stephen Beasley in 1786. From 1786-1830 the correspondence is with relatives of the Smith and Beasley families who are living in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Ohio. There is a gap in the papers from 1830-1859. After 1859, the papers are largely those of William H. (Buck) Gregory while at the University of Virginia (1859-60), in the Confederate Army (1864-65), and in the merchantile and publishing business in Oxford and Stovall, NC in the 1870's and 1880's. This correspondence contains information on tobacco culture, social life and customs, amusements, and education in North Carolina. In 1888 he married Mary J. Davis, and there is much correspondence of their courtship. Collection includes lists of students at Belmont Academy, 1859, in Granville County and at the Oxford Classical and Grammar School, 1859-60,as well as genealogical information on the Pomfret, Gregory, Smith and Alexander families. Also includes diaries for various years between 1873 and 1903.
Correspondence, diaries, and other papers of the Gregory family and the related Pomfret, Beasley, Davis, Smith families of King William County, Va. and later of Granville County, N.C. Correspondence of the 18th century is largely that of Sally Pomfret Beasley with friends (mostly suitors) and relatives prior to her marriage to Stephen Beasley in 1786. From 1786-1830 the correspondence is with relatives of the Smith and Beasley families who are living in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Ohio. There is a gap in the papers from 1830-1859. After 1859, the papers are largely those of William H. (Buck) Gregory while at the University of Virginia (1859-60), in the Confederate Army (1864-65), and in the merchantile and publishing business in Oxford and Stovall, NC in the 1870's and 1880's. This correspondence contains information on tobacco culture, social life and customs, amusements, and education in North Carolina. In 1888 he married Mary J. Davis, and there is much correspondence of their courtship. Collection includes lists of students at Belmont Academy, 1859, in Granville County and at the Oxford Classical and Grammar School, 1859-60,as well as genealogical information on the Pomfret, Gregory, Smith and Alexander families. Also includes diaries for various years between 1873 and 1903.
The British Ministry of Food (1939-1955) was established during World War II to administer food rationing and price controls and to provide food and nutrition-related advice to the public. The album was compiled to celebrate the 200th public service advertisement placed in home and women's magazines between Aug. 1945 and May 1948. Front page states that the album is a copy of one presented to Dr. Edith Summerskill, MP, who was Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food. Topics addressed in the editorial and cartoon-style public service messages include canning, preserving and pickling; menus and meal planning; nutrition; prenatal and child care; rationing; recipes; and seasonal and holiday food recommendations. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
The British Ministry of Food (1939-1955) was established during World War II to administer food rationing and price controls and to provide food and nutrition-related advice to the public. The album was compiled to celebrate the 200th public service advertisement placed in home and women's magazines between Aug. 1945 and May 1948. Front page states that the album is a copy of one presented to Dr. Edith Summerskill, MP, who was Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food. Topics addressed in the editorial and cartoon-style public service messages include canning, preserving and pickling; menus and meal planning; nutrition; prenatal and child care; rationing; recipes; and seasonal and holiday food recommendations. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Papers include ALS from Dick-Read to Bayard Carter, a printed Christmas card, unsigned, and a typescript of an excerpt from a letter by Mrs. Dick-Read.
Papers include ALS from Dick-Read to Bayard Carter, a printed Christmas card, unsigned, and a typescript of an excerpt from a letter by Mrs. Dick-Read.
2.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes, 1113 items including 11 vols.)
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Collection contains correspondence, account books, records, sermons, and other papers (chiefly, 1800-1880) of the Graham family of Virginia. Includes letters of the Rev. William Graham, Presbyterian minister and one of the founders of Liberty Hall Academy (later Washington and Lee University); material relating to the patent on Dr. William A. Graham's fire extinguisher; records (1774-1803) of tuition charges and books bought by Washington College students; and correspondence between Edward Graham and Edmund Ruffin discussing scientific experiments.
Collection contains correspondence, account books, records, sermons, and other papers (chiefly, 1800-1880) of the Graham family of Virginia. Includes letters of the Rev. William Graham, Presbyterian minister and one of the founders of Liberty Hall Academy (later Washington and Lee University); material relating to the patent on Dr. William A. Graham's fire extinguisher; records (1774-1803) of tuition charges and books bought by Washington College students; and correspondence between Edward Graham and Edmund Ruffin discussing scientific experiments.
2 ALS. Emerson sends additions to Mrs. Allen's collection and gives brief biographical synopses of each person, including Judge Hopkinson, Dr. Physick, Mathew Carey, Dr. Morton, Dr. Rush and Stephen Girard.
2 ALS. Emerson sends additions to Mrs. Allen's collection and gives brief biographical synopses of each person, including Judge Hopkinson, Dr. Physick, Mathew Carey, Dr. Morton, Dr. Rush and Stephen Girard.
3 letters (ALS). Breschet places a subscription to Cuvier's work on fishes with a M. Lerrault. In a letter to Breschet, J. Cruveilhier expresses discontent with his situation in Montpellier.
3 letters (ALS). Breschet places a subscription to Cuvier's work on fishes with a M. Lerrault. In a letter to Breschet, J. Cruveilhier expresses discontent with his situation in Montpellier.
Autograph dedication in Italian by Morgagni. On the reverse of this is a note in German by Sigismund Breit. A letter in English from the Army Medical Library authenticates the signature to be that of Morgagni.
Autograph dedication in Italian by Morgagni. On the reverse of this is a note in German by Sigismund Breit. A letter in English from the Army Medical Library authenticates the signature to be that of Morgagni.
A 1944 TLS from Domagk refers to sulfa treatments of tuberculosis. A 1947 TLS from Hans Lowenbach presents Josiah C. Trent with the Domagk letter. An undated magazine clipping gives general information about Domagk and sulfa drugs.
A 1944 TLS from Domagk refers to sulfa treatments of tuberculosis. A 1947 TLS from Hans Lowenbach presents Josiah C. Trent with the Domagk letter. An undated magazine clipping gives general information about Domagk and sulfa drugs.
ANS. Reviews A.M. Salvini's Italian translation of Xenophon of Ephesus, "Di Senofonte Efesio degli Amori di Abrocome e d'Anzia", sent to the Empress Maria Theresa by the Chancellery of Hungary. Condemns the essay appended to the second edition of the volume, "Cicalata sopra una ceria curiosa statuetta", as "tres impudique". Note is evidence of Swieten's function as censor to the Empress' library. A typed transcript and an English translation are available.
ANS. Reviews A.M. Salvini's Italian translation of Xenophon of Ephesus, "Di Senofonte Efesio degli Amori di Abrocome e d'Anzia", sent to the Empress Maria Theresa by the Chancellery of Hungary. Condemns the essay appended to the second edition of the volume, "Cicalata sopra una ceria curiosa statuetta", as "tres impudique". Note is evidence of Swieten's function as censor to the Empress' library. A typed transcript and an English translation are available.
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.
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.
ALS. Accompanies a reprint of an article by Harrell, "Multiple hereditary telangiectases with recurring hemorrhage: a rare disease of clinical interest to Osler", and elaborates upon its contents.
ALS. Accompanies a reprint of an article by Harrell, "Multiple hereditary telangiectases with recurring hemorrhage: a rare disease of clinical interest to Osler", and elaborates upon its contents.
Letters of recommendation written by McClellan, for William Milnor, Jr., with Prof. Jacob Green; for Robert J. Dodd; and for George R. Morton, with John Eberle, Prof. Smith, B. Rush Rhees and John Baines.
Letters of recommendation written by McClellan, for William Milnor, Jr., with Prof. Jacob Green; for Robert J. Dodd; and for George R. Morton, with John Eberle, Prof. Smith, B. Rush Rhees and John Baines.