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.
George "Jelly" Leftwich joined Duke University in 1926 as conductor of the Duke University Club Orchestra. He is best remembered for having written the words and music to Duke's fight song, "The Blue and White." The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photos, programs, invitations, tickets, booklets, advertisements, posters, and memorabilia related to the Duke University music department, as well as George "Jelly" Leftwich's personal photos and documents. The items date from 1925 to 1931.
George "Jelly" Leftwich joined Duke University in 1926 as conductor of the Duke University Club Orchestra. He is best remembered for having written the words and music to Duke's fight song, "The Blue and White." The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photos, programs, invitations, tickets, booklets, advertisements, posters, and memorabilia related to the Duke University music department, as well as George "Jelly" Leftwich's personal photos and documents. The items date from 1925 to 1931.
Tobacco and cigarette manufacturing firm headquartered in New York, N.Y. Consists of 7-page annual letter from American Tobacco Company President George W. Hill to Stockholders. Letter summarizes success of Lucky Strike brand over the year and praises the value of advertising. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Tobacco and cigarette manufacturing firm headquartered in New York, N.Y. Consists of 7-page annual letter from American Tobacco Company President George W. Hill to Stockholders. Letter summarizes success of Lucky Strike brand over the year and praises the value of advertising. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
George Henry Hood (1835-1913) was a resident of Chelsea, Essex County, Mass., and a rubber goods salesman and businessman during the latter half of the 19th century. Collection consists primarily of correspondence between Hood and his wife, Etta (Frances Henrietta) Hood, written while he was traveling on business selling rubber goods for a variety of firms. The correspondence is primarily of a personal nature, dealing with family matters and the mutual concerns of a husband and wife about being separated during his business trips. The bulk of the material dates from 1861 to 1863.
George Henry Hood (1835-1913) was a resident of Chelsea, Essex County, Mass., and a rubber goods salesman and businessman during the latter half of the 19th century. Collection consists primarily of correspondence between Hood and his wife, Etta (Frances Henrietta) Hood, written while he was traveling on business selling rubber goods for a variety of firms. The correspondence is primarily of a personal nature, dealing with family matters and the mutual concerns of a husband and wife about being separated during his business trips. The bulk of the material dates from 1861 to 1863.
ALS. In 1862 Gulliver writes on lectures, probably at the Royal College of Surgeons. In 1868 he writes to Robert Willis of the death of John Davy and inquires about a Dr. Tulk, translator of Robert Wagner's Elements of Physiology.
ALS. In 1862 Gulliver writes on lectures, probably at the Royal College of Surgeons. In 1868 he writes to Robert Willis of the death of John Davy and inquires about a Dr. Tulk, translator of Robert Wagner's Elements of Physiology.
George E. Morse was a resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Charles Henry Morse (1818-1882) was his brother. Collection comprises a certificate signed by George E. Morse (1860 February 23), of the Unity Division S[ociety?] of T[emperance?] No. 150. It certifies that Charles H. Morse was elected as a delegate to the Middlesex Temperance Union.
George E. Morse was a resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Charles Henry Morse (1818-1882) was his brother. Collection comprises a certificate signed by George E. Morse (1860 February 23), of the Unity Division S[ociety?] of T[emperance?] No. 150. It certifies that Charles H. Morse was elected as a delegate to the Middlesex Temperance Union.
ALS to a Rev. H.H. Piper, responding to Piper's challenges to the scientific status of phrenology; ANS confirming news of Spurzheim's death; ANS to his dentist.
ALS to a Rev. H.H. Piper, responding to Piper's challenges to the scientific status of phrenology; ANS confirming news of Spurzheim's death; ANS to his dentist.
Holograph, signed. Attests that William Patterson, Jr., cannot serve in the military due to his physical and mental condition. Also signed by Colin Mackenzie.
Holograph, signed. Attests that William Patterson, Jr., cannot serve in the military due to his physical and mental condition. Also signed by Colin Mackenzie.
Elisabeth Baldwin Wiley Harris was a resident of a large plantation near Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia. The bulk of the collection consists of six volumes and fragments of a manuscript diary with daily entries from 1862 to 1893, written by Elizabeth Harris. Although there is a fragment of the diary dated 1858, the daily entries begin Jan. 4, 1862, and continue, with brief interruptions for illnesses and family crises, until Oct. 26, 1893. Harris occasionally mentions local and national politics, events connected with the Civil War, and slavery, but most of the entries concern the weather, family matters, births, deaths, illnesses, the state of her soul, and daily activities. The collection also contains one letter dated 1860, two letters dated 1957 and 1958, and a genealogy from the donor which gives background information about the author and her family.
Elisabeth Baldwin Wiley Harris was a resident of a large plantation near Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia. The bulk of the collection consists of six volumes and fragments of a manuscript diary with daily entries from 1862 to 1893, written by Elizabeth Harris. Although there is a fragment of the diary dated 1858, the daily entries begin Jan. 4, 1862, and continue, with brief interruptions for illnesses and family crises, until Oct. 26, 1893. Harris occasionally mentions local and national politics, events connected with the Civil War, and slavery, but most of the entries concern the weather, family matters, births, deaths, illnesses, the state of her soul, and daily activities. The collection also contains one letter dated 1860, two letters dated 1957 and 1958, and a genealogy from the donor which gives background information about the author and her family.
Now-defunct advertising agency based in Cleveland, Ohio. Comprised of a set of biographical sketches of new employees with accompanying photographs. Sketches relate educational background, previous work experience, departmental affiliation or account assignments, outside interests and hobbies, as well as anecdotal and character information. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Now-defunct advertising agency based in Cleveland, Ohio. Comprised of a set of biographical sketches of new employees with accompanying photographs. Sketches relate educational background, previous work experience, departmental affiliation or account assignments, outside interests and hobbies, as well as anecdotal and character information. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Brigid Antonia Brophy, Lady Levey (1929-1995), was an English writer of novels, biographies, essays, and other works. Collection consists of nine volumes of Sigmund Freud's works in English, annotated by Brigid Brophy, who was admittedly influenced by his theories. Also includes an untitled manuscript on telepathy by Brophy, originally inserted in Freud's Collected Papers, Vol. IV.
ALS and TLS to Shattuck regarding Harvard Medical School history and the raising of funds for a bust of John Collins Warren (1778-1856). Notable correspondents include Frank Billings, Henry Ashbury Christian, John Miller Turpin Finney, Joel Ernest Goldthwait, Elliott Proctor Joslin, Richard Pearson Strong, Edward Wyllys Taylor, John Collins Warren (1866-1932), and Aldred Scott Warthin. Papers also include letters to the Arnold family of Paris from Shattuck's father, George Cheyne Shattuck, Jr. (1813-1893), and his grandfather, George Cheyne Shattuck (1783-1854). There is also a newspaper clipping of an obituary for G.C. Shattuck, Jr.
ALS and TLS to Shattuck regarding Harvard Medical School history and the raising of funds for a bust of John Collins Warren (1778-1856). Notable correspondents include Frank Billings, Henry Ashbury Christian, John Miller Turpin Finney, Joel Ernest Goldthwait, Elliott Proctor Joslin, Richard Pearson Strong, Edward Wyllys Taylor, John Collins Warren (1866-1932), and Aldred Scott Warthin. Papers also include letters to the Arnold family of Paris from Shattuck's father, George Cheyne Shattuck, Jr. (1813-1893), and his grandfather, George Cheyne Shattuck (1783-1854). There is also a newspaper clipping of an obituary for G.C. Shattuck, Jr.
Advertising agency based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. One large portfolio featuring the corporation's campaign proposal, with 5 advertisements, to sell Bohemian beer in the California market. The proposal was presented to Carl Walters, of Southern Brewing Company in Los Angeles. There is no date on the proposal and no indication whether it was successful.
Advertising agency based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. One large portfolio featuring the corporation's campaign proposal, with 5 advertisements, to sell Bohemian beer in the California market. The proposal was presented to Carl Walters, of Southern Brewing Company in Los Angeles. There is no date on the proposal and no indication whether it was successful.
ALS. Asks him to kindly give three or four baths free of charge to a servant girl of his wife who does not have the means to pay for them. Adds that next time he will recommend better patients.
ALS. Asks him to kindly give three or four baths free of charge to a servant girl of his wife who does not have the means to pay for them. Adds that next time he will recommend better patients.
Holograph, signed. Attests to the health of John Wright, who was being tried for murder. Reports that his physical health is good, but that he suffers from mental illness. Document is also signed by Thomas Webb Greene, surgeon of Litchfield.
Holograph, signed. Attests to the health of John Wright, who was being tried for murder. Reports that his physical health is good, but that he suffers from mental illness. Document is also signed by Thomas Webb Greene, surgeon of Litchfield.
ALS. Fuente submits two recipes which he has found to be effective in the alleviation of yellow fever and asks that his findings be reported to the U.S. Consuls in Mexico and the Antilles and to the authorities in Vera Cruz, Havana and Philadelphia. Fuente understood the yellow fever to be a kind of colic, a disease of the digestive organs.
ALS. Fuente submits two recipes which he has found to be effective in the alleviation of yellow fever and asks that his findings be reported to the U.S. Consuls in Mexico and the Antilles and to the authorities in Vera Cruz, Havana and Philadelphia. Fuente understood the yellow fever to be a kind of colic, a disease of the digestive organs.
The Alumni Association contracted with the famed English firm of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons to produce a set of commemorative china plates for the 1938-1939 centennial celebration of Duke University. The collection ranges in date from 1937-1938 and includes a brochure, articles and 2 framed plate patterns.
The Alumni Association contracted with the famed English firm of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons to produce a set of commemorative china plates for the 1938-1939 centennial celebration of Duke University. The collection ranges in date from 1937-1938 and includes a brochure, articles and 2 framed plate patterns.
The Founders' Society was created in 1980 to honor individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations whose gifts of endowment have strengthened and ensured continuing excellence for Duke University. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
The Founders' Society was created in 1980 to honor individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations whose gifts of endowment have strengthened and ensured continuing excellence for Duke University. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
4 notes (ANS). One note thanks Mr. R.H. Simpson for the invitation to hear Edward Everett. Another note informs Mr. Lipton that Barker will be unable to attend a meeting of the Bowdoin Alumni Association.
4 notes (ANS). One note thanks Mr. R.H. Simpson for the invitation to hear Edward Everett. Another note informs Mr. Lipton that Barker will be unable to attend a meeting of the Bowdoin Alumni Association.
Organized in 1949, the Duke Film Society's aim was to bring to the Duke University campus the best foreign, experimental, documentary, educational, and art films, both current and past. It was disbanded in 1965. Collection contains materials pertaining to the organization and operations of the Duke Film Society including society minutes, press releases of programs, financial statements, film catalogs/ promotional material and correspondence with film production companies. The collection spans the years 1949-1956.
F. Norman Phelps was a Chevrolet sales executive in various cities, including Milwaukee, Wisc.; Detroit, Mich., Davenport, Ia.; Kansas City, Mo.; and Los Angeles, Calif. Full name: Fredrick Norman Phelps; b. 20 March 1895 in Bucyrus (Crawford County), Ohio; d. 23 January 1974 in Piedmont, Calif. Collection comprises a scrapbook (about 54 pgs) documenting Phelps' career as a Chevrolet sales executive. Includes primarily newspaper clippings and black-and-white photographs, although there are also such items as letters, telegrams, news releases, programs (including those for national auto exhibits, sales conventions, and other events), menus, song lyric sheets, a medallion name tag, and other ephemera, all housed in a leather "Chevrolet Sales Speeder" three-ring binder. The newspaper clippings and letters document Phelps' various transfers and promotions; other items cover topics such as company-sponsored hunting events, meals, outings, vintage cars, and skits. There is only one unrelated item: a newspaper clipping from 1926 tells of Phelps' escape from a house fire.
F. Norman Phelps was a Chevrolet sales executive in various cities, including Milwaukee, Wisc.; Detroit, Mich., Davenport, Ia.; Kansas City, Mo.; and Los Angeles, Calif. Full name: Fredrick Norman Phelps; b. 20 March 1895 in Bucyrus (Crawford County), Ohio; d. 23 January 1974 in Piedmont, Calif. Collection comprises a scrapbook (about 54 pgs) documenting Phelps' career as a Chevrolet sales executive. Includes primarily newspaper clippings and black-and-white photographs, although there are also such items as letters, telegrams, news releases, programs (including those for national auto exhibits, sales conventions, and other events), menus, song lyric sheets, a medallion name tag, and other ephemera, all housed in a leather "Chevrolet Sales Speeder" three-ring binder. The newspaper clippings and letters document Phelps' various transfers and promotions; other items cover topics such as company-sponsored hunting events, meals, outings, vintage cars, and skits. There is only one unrelated item: a newspaper clipping from 1926 tells of Phelps' escape from a house fire.
U.S. naval surgeon and medical historian. Pleadwell's correspondents include fellow military physicians and medical historians, who write on personal, professional and political matters. Correspondents of note include Arthur W. May, R.C. Munday, Charles Loomis Dana, William W. Keen, Charles Marsh Beadnell, Horace Manchester Brown, J. Chalmers Da Costa, Henry Barton Jacobs, Francis R. Packard, D'Arcy Power, Arturo Castiglioni, Fielding H. Garrison, and Henry E. Sigerist. A complete list of correspondents is available in the collection. Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.
U.S. naval surgeon and medical historian. Pleadwell's correspondents include fellow military physicians and medical historians, who write on personal, professional and political matters. Correspondents of note include Arthur W. May, R.C. Munday, Charles Loomis Dana, William W. Keen, Charles Marsh Beadnell, Horace Manchester Brown, J. Chalmers Da Costa, Henry Barton Jacobs, Francis R. Packard, D'Arcy Power, Arturo Castiglioni, Fielding H. Garrison, and Henry E. Sigerist. A complete list of correspondents is available in the collection. Acquired as part of the History of Medicine Collections at Duke University.
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Records consist of a presentation dated October 2005. The presentation is made up of 18 slides featuring images and notes related to the Flowers Drive slump landslide in 1984.
Records consist of a presentation dated October 2005. The presentation is made up of 18 slides featuring images and notes related to the Flowers Drive slump landslide in 1984.