The colored postcard shows a slightly angled frontal view of a drawbridge as seen from the embankment on the right side of the canal. The hoisting elements of the bridge are clearly visible in its geometric structure. A second bridge is barely...
May 26th, 1917.
Edwin Markham,
West New Brighton, L.I.
New York.
Dear Comrade:
Was much disappointed to miss you at Mrs. Stockwell’s when I ran over at breakfast time Thursday morning, as I had a bee in my bonnet which I wished to put in your...
UPTON SINCLAIR
LOS ANGELES WEST BRANCH
CALIFORNIA
May 1933
Dear Friend:
I didn't expect to send you another circular this spring; but it appears that I have written another book!
So many persons have been asking me for something on the...
The Poets’ Garden
B.B.B.
Thanksgiving Morning
1933.
Beloved “Edwin of the Song”
Hail! on this my happiest Thanksgiving. My heart overflows with gratitude for the great gifts you have given. I shall try always to be worthy and to carry on for...
“FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER”
-o0o-
Chicago, April 5, 1912.
Dear Comrade of the Christian Socialist Fellowship:
Rev. Wm. A. Ward, with great courage and loyalty, took up the work of the Fellowship as General Secretary when the treasury was empty,...
Front caption on original reads: "On August 17, 1808, the first steamboat, Rob't Fulton's "Clermont" started its famous trip up the Hudson River, and on Aug. 19th, arrived at Albany". The Clermont is depicted in the center of the image on a clear...
Water is pouring over a closed lock with three other locks visible above it. Industrial buildings are on the left bank and in the background. The side of another building is visible on top of the hill on the right bank. Railings and three...
Tinted photograph shows aerial view of construction in progress on the Barge Canal at Fort Ann, N. Y. A bridge spans the canal and a number of shabby buildings are on the left bank. Four people [presumably canal workers] are visible on the left...
March 30, 1900.
Edwin Markham, Esq.,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
My dear Mr. Markham:-
By the time you receive this letter I will probably have your Easter poem in my hands, and you will probably have it off your mind, with the exception of the proof reading....
Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940. California the wonderful
July 4, 1917.
Dear Mr. Markham,
On May 30, I mailed to you a cheque for $2.60 to pay for the copy of “California the Wonderful” that you had to so kindly sent to me. I should not trouble you to acknowledge receipt; but I have just received from...
A panoramic view of the Hudson River Day Line Steamer called "The Albany" sailing on the Hudson River. There are smaller pleasure craft, canoes and/or rowboats visible in the foreground. Passengers are visible on the decks of the steamer. In the...
Booms; Canal construction; Dredges; Grasses; Hills; Hats; Pipes(conduits); Smoke; Smokestacks; Rural; Canal construction workers; Men; Black & white postcards; Close-up views; Canals;
Front caption [in black plain font] reads: "Barge Canal Dredge at Work Near Seneca River." [bottom of card]. Blank space around edges of card. Picture outlined in black. Seen on this black & white picture postcard is the barge Canal suction dredge...
Flags; Hills; Ship equipment & rigging; Trees; Black & white postcards; Boats; Sailing ships; Panoramic views; Harbors; Rivers
Front caption on original reads: "View of the Naval Parade on Hudson River, during the Hudson, Fulton Celebration New York Sept. 25th to Oct. 9th 1909". This post card is quite faded and the specifics of the image are hard to recognize. Overall,...
Front caption on original reads: "On August 17, 1808, the first steamboat, Rob't Fulton's "Clermont" started its famous trip up the Hudson River, and on Aug. 19th, arrived at Albany." There are green mountains or hills in the background. A portrait...
A panoramic view of snow In Kingston harbor. Printing information: series number (14 Beautiful Kingston Series) [indicated on front only]. Railroad tracks are visible on the bottom left side of the image. There is a lot of debris within the snow...
Clouds; Flags; Hills; Mountains; Reflections; Smokestacks; Passengers; Color postcards; Side wheelers; Steamboats; Rivers;
A detailed view of the Hudson River Day Line Steamer "Robert Fulton" on the water with green hills and mountains in the background. The name of the ship "Robert Fulton" is visible on the side of the ship. Hand written message on front of card...
A curved section of canal in Fulton, New York, with several canal boats tied to both banks. On the left side of the photograph, a four-story building with an additional structure on its roof stands. A sign with individual letters standing on the...
A color postcard depicting a towpath alongside the Erie Canal at Buffalo, N.Y. In the foreground are animal teams on a dirt path with snubbing posts and grass. The canal bisects the composition diagonally. On the opposing shoreline is an...
