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James Truslow Adams letter
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0217
Abstract
James Truslow Adams (1878-1949) was a historian and writer. The typescript letter which forms this collection is dated September 7, 1933 and addresses Mrs. Helen G. Williams.
Dates:
1933 September 7
Found in:
Special Collections
Johns Hopkins University collection on John Quincy Adams
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0218
Abstract
John Quincy Adams (1767 – 1848) was an American statesman who served as a diplomat, United States Senator, member of the House of Representatives, and was the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. This artificial collection consists of two holographic letters, one of John Quincy Adams and one of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and a holographic toast, "Ebony and Topaz", by John Quincy Adams.
Dates:
1827
Found in:
Special Collections
Eduard Reményi letter
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0219
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two holographic letters, one of Eduard Reményi and one of Milward Adams.The letter of Reményi is written on the letterhead of the Chicago Auditorium and dated "12th, 1892." It is addressed to Milward Adams who was manager of the Chicago Auditorium at that time. Apparently, Reményi had performed there in 1892 and asked that Adams not forget "your old fiddler friend."The letter of Milward Adams is dated January 16 (no year) and...
Dates:
1892
Found in:
Special Collections
Sherwood Anderson postcard
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0222
Scope and Contents
The holographic postcard was sent by Sherwood Anderson to Broadus Mitchell (1892-1988), writer, historian, and Professor of Political Economy at The Johns Hopkins University. The postcard was mailed from New York city, April 9, 1934. In a brief message, Anderson expresses thanks to Mitchell and remarks that "we will come to see you later."It is known that Anderson gave a lecture on drama at The Johns Hopkins University in 1933 and apparently was acquainted with Broadus...
Dates:
1934
Found in:
Special Collections