Appelbaum writes to Markham inviting him to be part of the committee on capital punishment that has been organized by the Humanitarian Cult. Appelbaum also invites Markham to speak at an upcoming meeting.
Vossburgh writes to Markham about arranging a few public affairs, informs Markham of who is involved with the Fellowship, and asks if Markham would be willing to speak at any of the functions.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of protest sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student:
"Dear Madam;
I am deeply shocked to learn that Manhattanville has accepted a coloured girl as a Freshman for next year. I feel that this is a very...
Abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston; Abolitionists--Illinois--Chicago; Antislavery movements--United States
One-page letter dated April 26, 1878, from Wm. [William] Brackett in Chicago [Illinois] to Lysander Spooner [of Boston, Massachusetts], asking for for his opinion on Herbert Spencer's "Unknowable" speech and advisement on the publication of a new...
Antislavery movements--United States; American Abolition Society; Slavery--Law and Legislation
Eight-page letter and envelope from Lysander Spooner in Boston [Massachusetts] to Gerrit Smith dated September 10, 1857, in which he encourages Smith to put forward a motion at the American Abolition Society annual meeting in Syracuse to purchase...
Telegram sent by Juliana Force to the Arts and Crafts Club of New Orleans, dated April 5, 1928. Mention of missing Du Bois painting from Fogg Art Museum's receipt report.
Copy of typed letter written by Juliana Force to Cecil Howard, dated January 11, 1930. Regrettably canceling Howard's exhibition because of market conditions.
Typed letter written by Juliana Force's secretary to John Graham, dated April 3, 1929. Letter is unsigned. A reply to a letter from Graham regarding a search for his missing tempera painting.
Letter from J.L. Mott Iron Works to Mr. E. Fusfeld, Assistant Secretary at the Whitney Studio, dated February 6, 1928. Regarding delivery of cast head with ring. See also: The J.L. Mott Iron Works order confirmation, Dec. 22nd, 1927 (wscg.0508) and...
Letter written by Ward Lockwood to Juliana Force, dated November 21, 1929. Notification of the shipment of paintings, watercolors, and lithographs. See also: List of oil paintings (wscg0468).
