Sinclair writes about his upcoming book "Jimmie Higgins" and details about it being published, along with prices and other information. He includes reviews of "Jimmie Higgins" and "The Profits of Religion".
This is one of the two eagles that adorn the tops of the doorways of the old William Sloane House. The eagle's shield are the words, "Spirit, Mind, Body," those elements of people that Y.M.C.A. programs seek to build.
Charles Sumner (1811-1874) was a United States senator from Massachusetts and a campaigner against slavery. This is a draft, ca. 1855, of a version of the speech delivered in New York on May 9, 1855, and published that year under the title "The...
Postal data: unmarked, unposted; Stamp box information: (DOMESTIC ONE CENT; PLACE STAMP HERE; FOREIGN TWO CENTS) printed inside stamp box in stylized lettering; Postcard type: divided back; (FOR CORRESPONDENCE; FOR ADDRESS ONLY); Logo (POST...
Children; Insurance companies; Costumes; Insurance agents; Insurance, Life; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of two children in Greek or Roman costume. One child is holding a spear and a shield with words Metropolitan Life Insurance and a face on it. The other child is seated and holding a fan. Verso side: text,"Industrial or burial fund...
Fishing; Tailors; Boating and boats; Ducks; Sewing; Clothing and dress; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of man on row boat or kayak surrounded by ducks in a lake. Two men with fishing rods are standing on a pier and one is yelling to the man in the boat. Verso side: text,"Spring and Summer styles now ready. The finest assortment of...
Boats and boating; Stores, Retail; Ship wrecks; Sailors; Clothing and dress; Underwear; United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn
Illustration of men in a boat leaving a shipwreck and surrounded by icebergs in the middle of the ocean in a snowstorm. Text,"These sailors do not suffer from the cold the "Chest Shields" they wear are the ones we sold. Verso side: Illustration of...
