Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940. The man with the hoe, and other poems
A request from the Christian Socialist for a copy of Markham's books to be sent to someone, with the money enclosed. Markham is also asked about a previous request for his book which has not been fulfilled.
Harry encourages Marjorie to make more of an effort for the cause. He suggests that she and her friends go up to Harlem to find someone who can help them write letters in Spanish. Harry describes himself and asks Marjorie for a photograph. He...
Postal data: posted, postmarked [wavy line postmark with letter I and C] (ROCHESTER, N.Y., DEC 19, 10-PM, 1912), stamp; Postcard type: divided back (THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR MESSAGE; THIS SPACE FOR THE ADDRESS); Logo (POST CARD); Written...
Postal data: posted, postmarked [striped oval postmark], (Sandy Hill, N.Y., MAR 4, 1908 8 PM; Orwell, VT, MAR 5, 12 M?), stamp; Postcard type: divided back; Printing information: card number (Order No. C 2631); Logo (POST CARD) in stylized...
Businesses; World War II; Equipment; Clothing; Ships
Among other products, Bronx businesses supplied machine parts, ships, clothing and fueling systems to the nation's emergency defense program during World War II. In-- Bronxboro, Vol. XVIII, Nos. 3-4. p. 5.
Sailors' Snug Harbor History, Newspapers, SUNY Maritime College, Staten Island, New York
The first half of a newspaper article named ""Island Gets $700,000 from Ford"" reporting on Sailors' Snug Harbor being designated for a monetary gift from the Ford Foundation.
Sailors' Snug Harbor History, Newspapers, SUNY Maritime College, Staten Island, New York
The second half of the newspaper article ""Island Gets $700,000 from Ford"" reporting on Sailors' Snug Harbor being designated for a monetary gift from the Ford Foundation.
Cigarettes; Military maneuvers; Military mobilizations; Military camps; Photographs;
Bill describes his joy at receiving one of Marjorie's letters, aside from getting cigarettes. He wants to meet her when he gets home and will picket her house if she doesn't send him a photograph soon. He says that he is waiting to take a shower...
Typewriters; Military occupations; Fascists; Weddings; Employment; Newspaper industry; Travel; Homesickness;
Jim writes to his brother about working with a difficult writer, Marcel Rivet, who has taken Jim's typewriter. He has enclosed a story by Rivet that Jim helped edit in English. He is hoping that if Ring can sell the story, it might encouraged...
Songs; Cursing; Military training; Rifles; Communism; Anarchism; Anarchists; Military occupations; Military regimes;
Harry is glad to have received Mim's letter and is touched that she thinks his cursing has increased since going to Spain. He writes about his good marksmanship and that he is a natural. He believes that his time is Spain will "straighten him...
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 'Reverend' Mother,
There is a rumor going about Saint Louis which is distressing us all very much. I just heard it this evening and am writing...
Four-page letter dated December 1 [no year given] from Frances H. Bradburn in Cleveland [Ohio] to Lysander Spooner [of Boston, Massachusetts], addressing his dislike for her and asking that he "feel some better regard for [George Bradburn's] other."
