ADMINISTRATION DE LA PREVOYANCE

1863 Letter from Post-Revolutionary French Insurance Society to a Notary in Eperay

Eperay, France, 1863. Ephemera. On offer is an excellent example of the administrative process in the operations of the French national insurance and pension scheme of mid-19th century France. The handwritten letter was sent by the ADMINISTRATION DE LA PREVOYANCE to a “Monsieur Boban, Notaire a Eperay (Marne) ”. In fact, this was Leon Boban, a Notary who practised in the city of Eperay, France. Our informal research has not revealed any additional information about him. At the time of this letter’s writing, the French Revolution had replaced the notions of mutual assistance and support that was a function of communities or associations to one based on the nation-state. Society was to be governed by the three great principles of the Revolution: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity). At least, this was the theory. In practice little was done by the state. Private societies had long existed, catering to small groups of mostly middle class families who sought death and burial insurance. Over time though, this began to change, especially after the introduction of state pensions by Otto Von Bismarck. Fraternal benefit or mutual aide societies emerged and were given legal recognition in the 1830’s. The ADMINISTRATION DE LA PREVOYANCE was one such organization. This letter was written as a response to Mr. Boban’s earlier inquiry on behalf of clients Monsier and Madam Pansin. Independament des leurs quittances, tant de 1857 que des dernies [ ] qu'il nous ont remiser nous devez posseder aussi leur polices, puis qi'il est etabli qu'ils n'ont pas plus recu leur repartition pas provisions que le dividende final... [Translation: Independently of their receipts, both from 1857 and from the last [ ] that they have remitted to us, we must also have their policies, since it is established that they have not received their distribution by provisions other than the final dividend…]. The letter goes on to identify other administrative points that need to be addressed. The development of the modern-day welfare state with a comprehensive social safety net is rooted in these insurance organizations. For a social historian or collector of documents pertaining to the early insurance industry, this is an excellent example of that business at work. It would make a fine addition to a collection of such documents. The document is a letter, measuring 10.5 inches by 8.5 inches. The letter is on letterhead and is in good condition. The handwriting is legible. The reverse of the page serves, once folded, as the envelope. ; Letters; 10.5"x8.5"; 1 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010120

Keywords: 19th Pre Revolutionary History

PEGGY PUGH

1986 Detailed Diary of a Visit to Cold War Ussr (Soviet Union) Kept by an Observant Louisiana Educator

Moscow, Russia, Ussr, Soviet Union: Cold War Russia, Soviet Union, USSR, Travel Diary, 1986. Hardcover. On offer is an interesting travel journal of an American couple who travelled to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, a time of intense circumstances between the USA led by Ronald Reagan and the Soviet Union, led by Mikhail Gorbachev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union. The author of the journal is Peggy Jean (Andrews) Pugh (1929-2003) [SEE BIO NOTES FOLLOWING LISTING]. In February 1986, she and her husband joined a tour group to take a trip to the Soviet Union. This was a time of intense negotiations between the USA and USSR. The Soviet government had changed and the Geneva Summit of Nov 1985 had successfully concluded. Rhetoric was toned down (no more talk of an ‘evil empire’). The U. S and NATO had proposed a joint reduction in conventional force levels in Europe. It was into this geopolitical environment that the Pugh’s decided to visit the Soviet Union. The first eight pages of the journal include Peggy’s detailed explanation of their journey to the USSR. Which occurred on February 23-24, 1986. Her group flew from Houston, Texas to Leningrad (St. Petersburg) via New York and Shannon, Ireland. Once in the USSR, Peggy immediately begins to describe life in the Soviet Union by way of explaining her hotel accommodations: “...We had been counseled about facial and toilet tissue. The one lacking and the other interesting, so we came prepared…overly so. The Cosmos was also built for the 1980 Olympics houses 3,500 guests. Internal shops - Barioshka sell every souvenir from full length mink to hand crafted baubles. There are only foreigners in the shops. Apparently Russians are discouraged (see later note) from shopping there. No one else is…some of the hotel’s restaurants serve only foreign guests”. Peggy lists highlights of her trip as including a Moscow city tour, Pioneer Palace, Bolshoi Theater, and Moscow Metro. Once in the USSR, with their group, they toured the city before going on to Leningrad. Unfortunately, the tour was not without its issues: “...Tanya informs us, much to our great dismay, that the Communist Party is having its congress - a once each five years occasion. The entire Red Square Kremlin area off limits to the city’s million every day foreign and USSR guests. Moscow has a population of 8.5 million. We had looked forward to forward to that tour…”. The tour began in earnest on Feb 25th. Peggy describes what her group eats, the weather and what she sees and learns in her travels. For example, on her first day touring, she states: “...The weather is bright and beautiful, very cold…We learned a lot about the Communist Party - the Soviets - the congress, history and architecture…went to lunch Cabbage soup, salad, big entree and ice cream for dessert…we were back on Nicoloi’s bus headed for a Freindship Palace and a “Round Table” discussion with 3 Russians…and an incredibly smooth moderator who could look one straight in the eye and claim that Gorky Park was not allowed in teh Soviet Union because it would make Russians hate Americans…Russians - even young ones - really do talk about the Revolution…”. On February 26, Peggy’s group tours Moscow where she learns about the educational system in the USSR. On the 27th she visits the Moscow Metro and the New Maiden Convent. On Feb 28 and March 1st the group was in Leningrad. The diary ends abruptly midway through her March 1, 1986 entry. Peggy is a great diarist, describing the people she sees and meets, the vibes in the areas where she visits and comparisons between life in the USSR and the USA at the time. This diary provides excellent insight into life and tourism in the Soviet Union at the time. BIO NOTES: Peggy Jean Andrews was born in Louisiana in 1929. After graduating from Amite High School and Northwestern State College, she married Henry Quinton Pugh (1921-2012) and they settled in Lake Charles, Louisiana where she began a long and successful career in education. She went on to receive her Master’s degree in Education from McNeese State College and was promoted from teacher to school administrator. Henry worked for the Port of Lake Charles authority, eventually becoming Assistant Port Director. The diary measures 7 1/4" x 6 1/4". It is in very good condition with no rips, tears or bends. The hardcover, spine and pages are in tact and attached. Peggy has written on 35 pages, legibly in ink. VG. ; Manuscripts; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 35 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012215

Catalogue: 20th Century Diary

Keywords: Era Communism

RAFAEL TORRES, CUBAN GOVERNMENT

1852-1885 Remarkable Archive of Manuscripts on the Deaths of African Slaves or Emancipated Slaves in Cuba

Havana, Cuba, Matanzas: Cuban Slave Trade Emancipated Slaves African Slave Deaths. Non-Book. On offer is a remarkable archive of four Cuban government manuscript documents related to the deaths of African slaves (or emancipated slaves) in Cuba between 1852 and 1885. Each of the four documents discusses the passing of a different Black man or woman who had been working in Cuba. The first document, dated 1852, reports that the body of a Lucimi [African] slave was found drowned in the reefs. It is signed by Pedro (Ferrea? ) and is stamped by the local municipality. The second document is dated 1853, and reports on the death of Rafaela, a 46-year-old slave from the Macua [African] nation. The note states that Rafaela has not yet received the proper sacrament. It is signed by one Rafael Torres. The third document is dated 1880 and is a longer document of three pages, stamped by the cemetery, indicating that a “black tobacconist” is being buried in the cemetery of Christopher Columbus. He was likely emancipated. It is signed in Havana by (Massino Rodriguez? ). The final document is dated 1885, which is a year after slavery was completely abolished in Cuba, meaning that this Black man was likely emancipated at the time of his death. This document reports that José de Orta, of Africa, 90 years old, died, as a poor man. It is signed by Sebastian Ferrero. Taken together, this archive demonstrates multiple aspects of Cuban slavery culture. It shows change over time in how African people were referred to in government documentation between 1852 and 1885, as well as indicating how deaths of African slaves and Black men were handled over the years in Cuba. How we treat and discuss our dead in a society says a lot about how we value our people. Cuba had a great need for inexpensive labour to support their sugar industry. While America and Britain signed a treaty in 1814 to abolish the African slave trade, it took many years for complete global abolition. The African slave trade was not ended in Cuba until 1886, despite it being formally abolished in 1867 (Yun & Laremont, 2001). During the Chinese coolie trade (1847-1874) African slaves often worked alongside Chinese indentured labourers. The documents vary slightly in size, all measuring approximately 6x8 inches. All documents exhibit age toning and some have minor rips, tears and folds. All Spanish language. All overall Fair to Good. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012102

Keywords: Emancipation Economy

REG POWELL, HARRY SHALSON

1934 British Theatrical Script Connected to a Losing Artistic Censorship Court Case Brought by the Lord Chamberlain

England, 1934. Softcover. On offer is the first edition of a 1934 West End theatrical production which became well known not for the performers or production values, but for the scandalous court case it prompted, when the Lord Chamberlain took the producers to court for what he deemed to be lewd content. The hand-typed first edition is titled “West End Scandals”. It was a revue with book and lyrics by Reg Powell with additional content by Harry Shalson. Choreography was by Hilda Beck and casting by Mildred Challenger. It opened on August 6, 1934 at London’s Garrick Theatre. The original cast included Queenie May, Fred Miller, Jack Stanford and Henry Lytton Jr. It also played for a time at the Irving Theatre and the Palace Theatre. It closed in December of 1934. It went through three script iterations, with reviews for the show improving as the script evolved. The script on offer is of the first iteration of the show. (Special Note: the script indicates that the show will open at the Palace and one ad stating it will open at the Palace was found, though all other newspaper advertising stated it would be shown at the Garrick). At the time of this production, there were tight censorship laws in England. Between 1737 and 1968, The Lord Chamberlain was tasked with approving or denying that which was presented on the British stage. The Lord Chamberlain was the head servant in the royal household. Without his signature, a play could not be staged publicly, and once the Lord Chamberlain signed off on a piece of theatre, it could not be altered. The idea was that the Lord Chamberlain had the moral authority to determine what the British people could be allowed to view, and to prevent anything he deemed lewd or inappropriate from seeing the stage. At the time of the West End Scandals scandal, the Lord Chamberlain was Rowland Thomas Baring, 2nd Earl of Cromer. Lord Chamberlain’s office sent senior official George Titman to watch West End Scandals. Titman noted that, “dialogue licensed to be spoken between a man and woman was spoken man to man…[and] the performance was based on dirty ‘nancy’ business”. Lord Chamberlain’s office sued multiple people involved with West End Scandals for the transgressions. On Nov 19, 1934, the Daily Herald stated, “Mr. Harry W Bradbury Pratt and Mr. L. K. Symonds were summoned for producing part of a stage play before it had been allowed by the Lord Chamberlain and after it had been disallowed…There was also summonses against Mr. Walter R. Parnell and Mr. David Albert Abrahams of Shaftsbury Avenue, for causing to be acted and causing to be presented respectively the part of a production complained of…. ”. The fines were high: up to 40 British pounds for some of the defendants (20 for each summons). When arguing against the producers, the prosecuting lawyer described one problematic scene: “…a dancing girl wearing a brassiere and trunks, went on to the stage and…was chased under a curtain by two comedians. One of the comedians presently returned waving a brassiere and trunks giving the impression that the girl had been stripped against her will”. The parties were found guilty and it is suggested that this verdict impacted the artistic expression in Britain. While this show was admittedly silly, the script is a fascinating study in what was deemed inappropriate or lewd in early 20th century Britain. When considering debate surrounding media censorship in modern contexts, studying a script such as this one, and the subsequent legal fallout, contributes to a broad discussion on the line between protecting the public and allowing for freedom of expression in the arts. This script measures 8.5” x 11” and is typewritten. The covers are a thick blue paper which exhibit age toning and small rips and tears at the edges. Binding is string. The back cover has a stamped “Worth Enterprise Shorthand/Typing” logo. The script contains 19 scenes plus several “extra scenes” at the back. Approximately 80 pages. Overall G. ; Manuscripts; 4to 11" - 13" tall. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012046

Keywords: History Cases

REGNAULT

1668 French CIVIL Law Document About an Army Captain’S Marriage

France, 1668. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting civil law document dating from mid-17th century France. Drafted in 1668, context suggests that this is a marriage document. The names Elizabeth and Nicolau Villeganyan (sic) , a Captain in the French army, are written in the first few lines. There is also a reference to marriage later in the document as seen in this excerpt: ...Porter pour leur marriage... [Translation: ...to wear for their wedding…]. This was the France of Louis XIV, the Sun King. His military was the most powerful in Europe. The fact that Nicolau was a Captain meant that he commanded a company in the Royal Army and was a man of means as he would have had to purchase his commission. The document is signed by “Regnault “, most likely a notary. The location is not identified. The paper bears a watermark displaying a shield on which is a chevron and 3 orbs. For a historian, especially a social historian, this manuscript is a fine example of the civil law and arrangements surrounding marriage in mid-17th century France. For a military historian, it is a connection to one of the great armies in European history. This 4-page manuscript document measures 13.0 inches by 8.5 inches. It is 66% complete. The paper is in good condition with wear marks along the edges. The handwriting is difficult to read. ; Manuscripts; 13"x8.5"; 4 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010106

Keywords: 17th Legal Militaria

RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES, FIRST BARON OF HOUGHTON

1800s Manuscript Note by Richard Monckton Milnes, First Baron of Houghton, British Parliamentarian and Writer

England, 1800. Non-Book. On offer is an autographed note signed by Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton (1809- 1885). Measures 4-1/4 x 7 inches. Oblong. Undated. An invitation to lunch. Signed simply Houghton. Richard Monckton Milnes (1809-1885) was a writer, parliamentarian. He was involved in many of the issues of his day. In the DCB it is noted that “his chief distinctions were his keen sense of literary merit in others, and the judgment and magnanimity with which he fostered it. He was surrounded by the most brilliant men of his time, many of whom he had been the first to acclaim. His chief title to remembrance rests on the part he played, as a man of influence in society and in moulding public opinion on literary matters, in connection with his large circle of talented friends. He secured a pension for Tennyson, helped to make Ralph Waldo Emerson known in Great Britain, and was one of the earliest champions of Algernon Charles Swinburne. He helped David Gray and wrote a preface for The Luggie. ”; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012304

Catalogue: 19th Century Manuscript

Keywords: Aristocracy Nobles

CHARLOTTE RIDDELL

1868 Manuscript Letter Regarding St. James Magazine Publication by Victorian-Era Writer Charlotte Riddell

England, 1868. Non-Book. On offer is a handwritten and signed letter by an important Victorian-era female writer, addressed to a fellow writer who submitted a piece to St. James magazine. The author of the letter is Charlotte Riddell (nee Cowan) (1832-1906) , who also went by the pseudonyms Mrs. Joseph H. Riddell; F. G. Trafford; R. V. Sparling; Rainey Hawthorne. Riddell was an Irish-born British author dubbed the "Novelist of the City" in Victorian England. She wrote about finance and business, but is best-known in the modern-era for her Victorian ghost stories. Learn more about Riddell in BIO NOTES at the end of the listing. This letter is dated April 14th 1868 in London. Riddell writes to an unidentified "Madam", returning a manuscript submitted for publication. In April of 1868 Riddell had become part owner and editor at St. James Magazine. In the letter she writes: "I am sorry to have to seem ungrateful for your kind note but the staff of the St. James is complete and I am obliged to return your M. S. Without even looking at it. I may add mine is the exception to the London rule...I have a number of regular contributors..." . BIO NOTES: Charlotte Riddell [born Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan] (aka Mrs J. H. Riddell) was a prolific English novelist and story writer during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Riddell published forty novels, plus tales (in journals, annuals, and her own collections) , two travel books, and essays in periodicals. She was best-known in her own day for her domestic novels, sensation novels, and local and mystery novels. She has become more prominent in recent times for her highly-regarded ghost stories. She is unusual both in her depictions of the male-only business and financial aspects of London life, and in choosing lyrical country settings from the immediate area of London, both to the north-east and the south-west. Amongst her novels were: The Haunted House at Latchford (aka Fairy Water) (1872) ; The Earl's Promise (1873) ; The Uninhabited House (1875) ; The Haunted River (1877) ; The Disappearance of Jeremiah Redworth (1878) ; Maxwell Drewitt (1879) and The Nun's Curse (1888). The letter measures 9 x 7 inches flat, folded to 7 x 4-1/2 inches. Autograph letter signed. Three pages, [addressee panel cut out]. One word with smudging, otherwise, good condition. ; Manuscripts; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 3 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012330

Catalogue: 19th Century Manuscript

Keywords: Women Authors Era

HIRAM ROBERTS

1842 Receipt for Services from Law Firm Nicholson & Ormsbee

New England, United States, 1842. Ephemera. On offer is an excellent example of a receipt from mid-19th century New England. Dated June 17, 1842, it records a payment of $2.94 received by Hiram Roberts from the firm of Nicholson & Ormsbee. The receipt was drawn up to record payment for work Roberts did for two persons, presumably at the behest of Nicholson & Ormsbee. Hiram Roberts lived in Brandon VT from 1814 until his death in 1885. Records list him as a painter. Nicholson & Ormsbee was a local law firm. The partners were David E. Nicholson who later became a judge and E. J. Ormsbee. For a local historian or a collector of 19th century financial documents, this is an excellent example of the type of routine business carried out daily in 19th century America. This small document measures 3.5 inches by 8.0 inches. Handwritten on cream-coloured paper, it is in very good condition. The handwriting is quite legible. There is a slight discolouration on the left edge. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Keywords: Commerce Firms Service Providers 19th Americana

ELIZABETH ROBINS

1912 Sweet, Complementary Letter from Suffragette Elizabeth Robins to Sir Edward Bush

England, 1912. Non-Book. On offer is a letter, written and signed by Elizabeth Robins (1862-1952). Dated from Backset Farm, Sussex on June 2nd, [19] 12, Robins writes effusively to Sir Edward Bush. She compliments Bush on the "fine and generous service you are giving". She arranges a meeting with him and continues to compliment him by saying, "You probably have [? ] idea how often your name is spoken among women...I am glad to have this opportunity to subscribe myself". Robins signs the letter at the conclusion of the letter. Elizabeth Robins was an American/English actress, playwright, prolific novelist and suffragette. Robins spent most of her adult life living and working in England, first in London and later in Sussex as well. Robins, born in Louisville, Kentucky, was the first child of Charles E. Robins and Hannah M. (Crow) Robins. After 1880, Robins moved to New York City and began an acting career. She became a member of the Boston Museum Company, James O'Neill's Monte Cristo Traveling Company, and toured with Edwin Booth Lawrence Barrett. She appeared in such plays as A Celebrated Case, Julius Caesar, and The Merchant of Venice, first under the stage name Claire Raymond and later as Bessie Robins. This letter measures 7 x 9 inches flat, folded to 7 x 4-1/2 inches. Autograph letter signed. Two pages. Age toning but no noticeable rips or tears. Overall VG. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012333

Catalogue: 20th Century Manuscript

Keywords: Suffrage Artist British

ARTHUR H. A. ROBINSON

1856-1931 Outstanding Archive of Diaries and Mementos, Following Three Generations of the Notable Robinson Family of Peterborough and Haileybury, Ontario

Ontario, Canada. Softcover. On offer is a most unique collection of eleven diaries as well as family photographs, mementos and records of Arthur H. A. Robinson, a noted Canadian Mining Engineer, during the heyday of the great mining discoveries in northern Ontario. The diaries allow the reader to follow the Robinson family for 75 years, beginning with an 1850s-60s diary kept by Arthur H. A. Robinson’s father before Arthur was born, moving on to 27 years of diaries kept by Arthur himself from age 13 to 40. Finally, the collection concludes with two diaries written by Arthur’s son, from age 14 through his time at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Arthur H. A. Robinson was born in 1873 in Peterborough, Ontario. He studied engineering and graduated as a mining engineer. He was employed as an Inspector of Mines with the Government of Canada. Research indicates that he also did work for the Government of Ontario’s Bureau of Mines. He was married and he and his wife raised a family in Peterborough. His work took him to Ottawa and to Haileybury, ON, the site of the world-famous Haileybury School of Mines. Robinson got involved with mining exploration in Ontario at the very beginning of the great boom in mineral production in northern Ontario. He authored or contributed to many reports and books on aspects of the mining industry. The first diary in the collection belonged to Arthur H. A. Robinson’s father. The book is dated for 1850 but dates have been crossed out and entries for 1856 and 1864 have been entered. From context, his father worked in business. These entries are full of references to local people and events. An excerpt from Arthur’s father’s diary follows: “... Heard of great fires in Otonabee. Heard that Harden and someone else had been burned out. Port Hope and Peterboro Cricket match. Port Hope beat. Very hot all day” [July 21, 1856]. One entry references a very prominent and important local settler named Captain Charles Rubidge RN, who was a noted Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic Wars, an early settler in the Peterborough area and a man of considerable influence in the community. This excerpt follows: “Capt. Rubidge sent for me early to be at office at 9: 30. Met Capt. R at Eastland Corner, got the keys and went to the office, opened the windows and lit fire. Capt. R dismissed Walter { }. Wishes to appoint me at @200.00 P An…” [Apr 9, 1864]. Robinson’s first and second diaries are journals he kept when he was 13 and 14 years old. They describe his life as a schoolboy and paint a fine picture of growing up in this small, late-19th century city. An excerpt of Robinson’s teen diary follows: “Rather cold and snowing and very windy. Received my stamps from F. P. Vincent. I gave half to Walter Squires for which he had paid me 5 [cents] last Friday. Was at school. Today. Got a ride home with Bob. Got 25 stamps I did not have before and now have 325 different kinds. Long kept all in who fetched their lunch to find out who rang the school bell....” [Feb 11, 1887]. In 1901, at the age of 24, Robinson set off with a friend to northern Ontario. He was leading a mineral exploration party. This journal is entitled “Expedition to Long Lake” and covers the time period from May to August, 1901. There are 65 lakes in Ontario sharing this name but context confirms that this is near Jackfish, a now-abandoned ghost town on the north shore of Lake Superior. Over the coming years, much of Arthur’s life would be spent in the wilderness areas of northern Ontario. Included in the journal are some fine line drawings of scenery and detailed maps of the area. An excerpt from the 1901 journal follows: “Fine and bright. Wrote home and to camp for the boys to take out tomorrow. Kim [in] his glory. Got the boys to build a table on which he set everything out himself. Then gathered us around it for the great event pouring out cocoa & soup himself in fair and equitable portions. Menu[: ] Celery soup, Boiled pike with cream sauce, Sea biscuits, Fried ham, Apple sauce, Almonds, Filberts, Raisins, Gooderham and Worts ‘93 [Canadian Whiskey]” [May 26, 1901]. By 1907, Arthur is married and is living with his wife Lily in Haileybury in northern Ontario. During the Cobalt Silver Rush of 1903, Haileybury became a 'bedroom community' to the newly formed town of Cobalt and served the needs of the many miners and, most famously, many mine owners and managers. Interestingly, Haileybury had its own hockey team that was part of the National Hockey League (NHL). After only 1 year however, it was purchased and moved to Montreal, becoming the fabled Montreal Canadiens. Arthur’s entries in his 1907-10 and 1910-12 journals describe his work in surveying and visiting various mining projects throughout the region. By 1913, he is working in Ottawa at the Department of Mines. An excerpt from his 1913 journal follows: “Fine, cold and raw with [ ] in morning, in office all day til 4 PM. Over to C. M. I meeting at Chateau Laurier and met [ ] and D[ ]. Had dinner with them at the King George then home. ” [Mar 5, 1913]1914 and 1915 see him traveling across northern Ontario visiting and inspecting various mine sites. Travel was by train and these trips would see him gone from home for weeks at a time. Arthur’s journals end after 1915. Finally, we reach the journals of Arthur’s son, Arthur D. Robinson Jr. At the time of his son’s first journal, in 1922, the Robinson family is living now in Peterborough and, from context, Arthur Jr. Is about 14 years old. The journal records his days from May through October. They are filled with the important things that matter to young boys – sports, fishing and spending time with a small group of friends. The final diary is a 5-year diary that was also kept by Arthur Jr. It covers the years 1928 through 1931. Many of his entries deal with his day-to-day life at Queens University. He following in his father’s footsteps, working in the mines in northern Ontario during his summers. In addition to these 11 journals and diaries, there is an extensive collection of photographs. Many are annotated with names and locations. They show this family in a variety of settings including northern lodges, fishing trips, etc. They include many family pictures including Arthur H. A. Robinson’s brother Melville who tragically drowned in 1935 about the age of 23. The collection also includes a 108 page notebook on Italian art which is approximately 40% complete. There is no name on this notebook but it may have belonged to Ruth B. Robinson, Arthur H. A. Robinson’s youngest child. She studied at the University of Toronto, she worked for the New York State Children’s Aid Society. Returning to Canada, she worked for Sick Children’s Hospital before finishing her career at the University of Toronto. Under the title “Evolution of Italian Art”, the notebook contains brief biographical sketches of famous Italian painters extending from Cavalini in 1250 through the Renaissance. The final book is a volume of Frank Leslie’s Lady’s Journal. Frank Leslie was a very skilled and inventive engraver who built a publishing empire in the United States. He revolutionized the engraving business. This volume is undated. However, as each volume had a unique cover illustration, more detailed research should be able to pin-point the issue. The volume contains hundred of carefully illustrated examples of women’s fashions from the period. Finally, there are 2 small leather wallets. One contains a change purse while the other would most likely have been used for business cards or folded currency. This is a superb collection. What makes it so valuable is that it tracks members of the same family through 3 generations spanning 3/4 of a century. The Peterborough community where the Robinsons lived is a close-knit community and for a genealogist, this collection of diaries and annotated photographs is a terrific resource. For historians, they add details and colour to the early 20th century mining boom in northern Ontario. This was a time when people were just coming to the realization of the fabulous mineral resources of that region – resources which power the Canadian economy to this day. For local historians, the photographs give a wonderful look into the lives of these people nearly a century ago. Taken together, this is an outstanding family history archive. This archive includes diaries from 1856, 1864, 1886-1887, 1887, 1901, 1907-1910, 1910-1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1922, 1928-1931. Diaries range in length from 112 pages to 365 pages. All but three of the diaries are 100% complete. The other three are 80% complete or greater. The vast majority of the diaries are in Good condition. The covers of four diaries are in Fair condition. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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LENA J. (EBBLIE) ROBINSON

1934-1938 Depression-Era Diary of a Childless, Middle Aged Woman Keeping House in Small-Town New York

Lowville, Lewis County, New York, 1934-1938. Softcover. On offer is a 5-year diary describing in detail the life of a woman in upstate New York during the Great Depression. The author of this diary is Lena J. (Ebblie) Robinson (1889-1963). She is married to William Garrett Robinson (1888-1981) and together they live in Lowville, Lewis County, New York. William was born in New York City and worked in sales, at different points selling real estate and working at a rubber/tire store. Lena was born in Lowville and worked as a teacher. They married in 1914. In 1917, William requested an exemption from the World War 1 US Army draft, claiming his reason for exemption as “physically unfit and dependent wife”. William grew up in an affluent home with many servants. However, our research shows that his adult life proved to be more of a struggle. Lena seems to have stopped working early into their marriage, and William found himself unemployed at points. They did not have any children. Lena wrote in her diary every single day for five years, from January 1, 1934 through December 31, 1938 (and even filled the two Memoranda pages at the end). During the time of her writing Lena was middle aged, 45 to 49 years old. She filled her days with common women’s tasks of the time: cooking, baking, cleaning. She also takes care of her father, remarking on taking her Dad ‘uptown’ many days [she notes in the Memoranda section that he died on January 20, 1936]. She plays Monopoly and cards, reads, attends dinner at friends' homes, and welcomes guests to her own home. She writes throughout the Great Depression without making any mention of wanting or going without. Some excerpts from her diary gives the flavour of her entries: Baked cleaned took Dad uptown for hair cut. Mrs Delsin called in P. M. [July 27, 1934]. Made fruit cakes ..... Up to [ ] in P. M. & helped make headcheese cards in evening. [Mar 29, 1934]. Washed made fried cakes. Uptown... Surprise party at Effies 45 doz doughnuts, sandwiches after cards danced. Home 2: 00 A. M. [Jan 21, 1935]. Pleasant cooler. Picked beets, canned [ ], cucumbers, made dill pickles .... [July 30, 1935]. “Pleasant. Hot. Did big washing. Ironing. Mopped. Mrs. Field called on me” [Aug 30, 1937]. Lena’s diary is a simple, yet complete look at a childless woman of middle age filling her time and aiming to maintain her marital home throughout the Great Depression. Throughout the diary, she mentions the many people she visits with or who drop by to visit her which would enhance genealogical study of New York State. For a Gender Studies program, this is an excellent look into the role and tasks that many women in America faced at this time. This diary measures 5.5 inches by 3.5 inches and contains 365 pages. It is 100% complete. The cover is in fair condition. It is intact but shows clear signs of wear. The binding is good as are all of the pages. The handwriting is cramped but fairly legible. Overall G. ; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 365 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0011100

Catalogue: 20th Century Diary; 20th Century Manuscript; 20th Century Rare Book

Keywords: Rural Salesman

JAMES ROGER

1895-1915 Handwritten Diaries Chronicling Scotland to Usa Immigration and the Subsequent Daily Life of a Politically and Religiously Involved Immigrant in New Hampshire, Usa

Edinburgh, Scotland And New Hampshire, Usa: United States Immigrant From Scotland, SS Nebraska Voyage, 1895-1915. Softcover. On offer is a set of three diaries of James Roger, a British immigrant to the United States in the late 19th century. Roger was born in England in 1841. He was a clerk in Birmingham, England, and entered the railway service in 1866, becoming the station master at Rosslyn Castle near Edinburgh for 31 years. He was married in 1867 and he and his wife Margaret had six children. He was ordained an elder in the Established Church (Presbyterian) of Scotland in 1878 and elected a member of the General Assembly in 1896. He came to America in 1897 and settled in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, where he had a duck farm. He also served as a member of the school board, a superintendent of the Congregational Sunday School and a deacon. He passed away in 1916 at the age of 75. There are three journals that he kept. The first one cover the time period from July 1st, 1895 to Oct 6th, 1897. It includes the daily log of his journey via steamship to the United States. The second journal is a pocket notebook that contains entries from the years 1902 until 1911. The third journal covers the year 1915. The first journal contains an account of his daily life in Scotland from July 1895 until Oct. 1897, The entries are brief, many just one-line entries. The entries for each month are followed by a brief summary of the month: "Dull then fair. International boat race. Defender won by 9 minutes. Harvest cutting going on all around" [Sept 7, 1895]; "In Roslin on the 14 th we had the unusual spectacle of a military funeral. Abram Pryde a volunteer was borne to his long home with all the pomp and parade attending a soldier's funeral. The Band playing "Land o the Leal" whilst his comrades marched with arms reversed and over his grave they fired their parting farewell" [Oct 14, 1895]. He notes events that are happening in other parts of the British Empire: "The Ashanti Campaign came to a bloodless termination. King Prempeh surrendered on the arrival of the troops at Kumasi and has been brought to the Coast a prisoner" [Jan, 1896]. On Oct 15th, 1897, at 56 years of age, Roger emigrated from Scotland to the United States with his wife and his six children. He describes in some detail their crossing on the steamer S. S. State of Nebraska "...My daughter the afternoon fell down the stairs of the companionway and hurt her ankle her mother turned sick at four. David was squeamish and poor Hamish who had suffered from asthma was very much exhausted. I was up all night amongst them…" [Oct 1897]. The second the diary continues from 1905 until 1911 and is an account of his daily activities including many references to his friends and family. There are many gaps in time between entries but overall, they convey a sense of the daily pattern of his life: "...Went to depot and met Mt. Milne, a Scotsman from Waverley Edinburgh. Left at 11: 47 for NY. Reached there at 3: 30. Took car to Ferry. Got tram to Oakdale 4: 35. Got there at 6 pm. Met by Sandy and Mary (his son-in-law and grand daughter). Went to Masonic meeting" [Oct 17, 1910]. The third diary covers the year 1915 and describes a good deal of New Hampshire political activity. These three journals offer a succinct description of daily life in Scotland and in New England. For a historian, they offer details on daily life at that time in both locations. As he notes many friends and acquaintances, they would be a valuable resource for genealogists A local historian would find the various discussions and motions listed in the third diary an interesting look at local politics in the early days of the 20th century. The first diary measures 7 inches x 4 inches and is in good condition, though the cover shows some wear. It contains 184 pages and is 70% complete. The second and third diaries both measure 4 inches x 3 inches. They each contain 112 pages and are 70-75% complete. These diaries are also in good condition. ; Manuscripts; 32mo 4" - 5" tall; Keywords: HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT, VÉLIN, DOCUMENT, MANUSCRIT, PAPIER ANTIKE, BRIEF, PERGAMENT, DOKUMENT, MANUSKRIPT, PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO, ATTO, VELINA, DOCUMENTO, MANOSCRITTO, CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD, HECHO, VITELA, DOCUMENTO, MANUSCRITO, PAPEL, Rosslyn Castle, New Hampshire, S. S. State of Nebraska, ships, station master, immigrant, American immigrant, New Hampshire politics,. Good .

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Book number: 0011042

Keywords: Antiquité D'Antiquariato .. 19th 20th

ISAAC BALDWIN & CAPTAIN EDWARD ROGERS

1779 Letter between Prominent Members of the American Revolutionary Army Conveying Desperation and Plan for Support Following Tyron’S Raid on Connecticut

Connecticut CT, 1779. Ephemera. On offer is an outstanding piece of American history – a letter from the American Revolutionary War imploring a well-known commander to come to the aid of a Connecticut town that was raided by a British army. The letter was written by Isaac Baldwin, a local prominent citizen of the Connecticut town of New Haven and Assistant Quartermaster General in the Revolutionary army. In it he pleads with Captain Edward Rogers to send as many teams of horses as possible to move flour to a neighboring town. An excerpt from the letter follows: “Dear Sir You have undoubtedly heard before this that the Enemy have invaded Newhaven & that the militia are assembling from every quarter for its relief. Must therefore beg of you to send us as many teams as you can possiblyraise to transport flour from the Magazine to Litchfield…”The Enemy of course was the British army. The military action was Tryon’s Raid in which 2,700 men under Major General Richard Tryon raided several Connecticut ports in an effort to draw George Washington out into combat. Although the raid caused much suffering among the civilian populations, it was unsuccessful as a military tactic. Captain Edward Rogers was a farmer, manufacturer, and merchant in Cornwall Connecticut. He was active in both military and civil service and served during the French and Indian War and the United States War of Independence. He took part in the Revolutionary War defending against the British Raid on Danbury, Connecticut. Rogers was well-known (and respected) for his generosity towards the men he recruited during the Revolutionary War. He frequently paid his troops wages and expenses out of his own pocket when the new Congress did not have the funds to do so. Although he kept records of all such expenses, Congress never did reimburse him, despite many efforts on his part and his heirs to be repaid. We suspect that the accounts listed on the reverse of this letter were related to his personal expenditures for his men. At the bottom of the letter is Rogers response: “Am pleased to send forward all the teams from Sharon to Litchfield for the flour is much wanted immediately”. For a student of the American Revolution, this is a superb piece of primary source material. For any patriotic American, this letter is a direct connection to the harrowing days of a new country. The letter measures 13.5 inches by 7.75 inches. The document is a single sheet of paper and the letter is written on one side. The reverse side bears the name of the recipient. Interestingly, the reverse also bears a list of items purchased, most likely expenditures by the recipient, as referenced above. The letter is in very good condition for its age and the handwriting is quite legible. ; Manuscripts; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010291

Keywords: Tyron Americana

CONSEIL D’ETAT DU ROI

1786 Decree Issued by King Louis XVI's Council of State

France, 1786. Ephemera. On offer is is an excellent example of the types of decrees that were issued by Louis XVI’s Council of State in the late 18th century, immediately prior to the French Revolution. The document is dated December 13th, 1786, only 2ó years before the French Revolution. Up until that time, the Conseil d’Etat du Roi or King’s Council of State originated in the 13th century. It was the principal administrative body charged with the ruling of the country. It had 3 sections dealing with administration, finance and the overseeing of judgments. It was reorganized under Louis XIV, consolidating several ‘sub-councils’. From that time until the fall of the monarchy, it remained unchanged. The council ceased to operate with the overthrow of the monarchy. In 1799, the Council of State was re-established by the new government – The French Consulate, at the direction of Napoleon Bonaparte. It continues to this day as the principal legal advisor of the executive branch of the French government and as the supreme court for administrative justice. This particular document concerns payments to clergy in France. The French monarchy was inextricably linked to the Catholic Church, a relationship described in this manner: la France est la fille aînée de l'église[Translation: France is the eldest daughter of the church]Qui autorise les Bureaux diocesains justqu'a ce que la prochaine Assembllee generale du Clerge y ait pourvu, a repartir sur les Cures & Vicaires, tant perpetuels qu' amovibles, auxqueles il fera donne des supplemens de Portion congrue, en consequence de la Declaration du 2 Septembre 1786 ...[Translation: Which authorizes the diocesan Offices, until the next General Assembly of the Clergy has provided for it, to start again on the Cures & Vicars, both perpetual and removable, to which he will make additions of small Portions, as a consequence of the Declaration of September 2, 1786...]The document is signed for the Council by “Le Baron Breteuil. This was Louis Charles Auguste Le Tonnelier, Baron de Breteuil, Baron de Preuilly. Breteuil was a French aristocrat, diplomat and statesman. He was the last Prime Minister of the Bourbon Monarchy, appointed by King Louis XVI only one hundred hours before the storming of the Bastille. In fact, his appointment is generally considered the instigating factor in the storming of the Bastille, generally seen as the beginning of the French Revolution. This is an excellent example of the wide range of decrees and edits issued by this Council and is especially interesting as it connects important and key persons at the time of one of the greatest upheavals in modern European history. This document measures 10.0 inches by 8.5 inches. It is double-sided and printed. The page is in very good condition. With only some very slight discolouration around the edges. ; 10"x8.5"; 2 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010073

MARJORIE BROWN RUSH

1919-1923 Diary of a Washington and Annapolis Newlywed Balancing Her Husband’S Us Navy Career and the Pressures of Young Family Life

ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND MD USA, Washington, DC. Hardcover. On offer is the 5-year diary of Marjorie Brown Rush, a newlywed who is deeply committed to US Navy officer Richard (Dick) McKee Rush. This diary is a testament to enduring marital love and a portrait of the evolution of a young family in the early 20th century. When Marjorie’s diary opens on Jan 1st, 1919, it is her 23rd birthday and Dick is deployed with the Navy. Marjorie spends all her time with her mother, Francis. She also visits friends and cares for their home. She mentions a downtown office job a few times, but never again after early January. Marjorie and her mother are loyal church-goers and Marjorie records the sermons presented at each visit. She is a dutiful wife and daughter, visiting her in-laws when Dick is away and caring for her parents as needed. Dick comes and goes, sometimes working in Washington, other times out at sea, and sometimes at home. Marjorie adores Dick and keeps close track of his Navy schedule and responsibilities. Marjorie begins writing of an illness she is experiencing in summer of 1919, which aligns with her early pregnancy with her first daughter, Marjorie Mae, who is born on April 12, 1920. Marjorie’s telling of her time in hospital after the birth paint a stark contrast to the brief inpatient postpartum care mothers are offered today. Marjorie later describes weaning her newborn to cow’s milk at only two months old - another stark contrast to recommendations of the 21st century. Marjorie and Dick are doting parents. Before Marjorie Mae is born, they move to their first home in Annapolis, and Marjorie struggles with being further from her mother, who is still in Washington. Dick and Marjorieend up moving multiple times between 1920 and 1921, and, interestingly, their struggles finding the right house in 1920 mirrors the drama seen in the real estate and rental markets today, A sampling of Marjorie’s entries over her five years of writing give a sense for how we see her grow up through her writing, from lovestruck newlywed to serious adult seeking housing and parenting a preschooler. “Husband and I have been married a year today and we’re more in love now than ever before. He phoned me at “the hour” and was home to me with flowers and candy at six. Had our grand and glorious dinner at the Monticello and were very happy in each other! ! ! ! ” [June 6, 1919]. “No word of Dick’s whereabouts since he left Newport Wed and I’m worried sick since last night’s storm. Feel rather bad physically today. Mrs. Connor and Peggy called” [Sept 12, 1919]. “In labour from 4 A. M. Til noon when our darling baby girl – Marjorie May – was born. Weight 8 lbs 4 oz” [Apr 12, 1920]. “All anticipation this morning, and at 2: 30, Mother, the Baby and I rode home in an ambulance. Oh it’s so good to be here and not in the hospital and the conservatory makes an ideal convalescing parlor. Husband home to his family about seven PM” [April 21, 1920]. “Another restless day for my baby - she slept poorly last night and up “playing” from 2: 30 to 4: 30. Have decided to put her on cow’s milk. Spent most of my day working out a formula. I’m awfully tired tonight, so just wrote mother and turned in” [July 7, 1920]. “Chased up a house in Belmont to no avail this afternoon and had a stroll down to Harvard Square in the evening. Baby feeling much better and it’s so delightfully cool” [Aug 22, 1920]. “The great migration took place at 8: 15 AM today…we left Washington. Had a drawing room and were all quite comfortable. Mother standing the trip beautifully. Navy ambulances at both ends - Fannie and Roy met us here in Cambridge - seems wonderful to be back in our own little home again” [Sept 30, 1921]. “Mardi [Marjorie] and I had breakfast at the Allies Inn and went to market. I did my ironing today and she was as good as gold. A heavy shower this afternoon cooled us off a great deal. Read a while this evening and wrote to Dick” [July 25, 1922]. “Mardie is feverish and rather listless so we had Dr. White in tonight. He says she has a touch of tonsillitis. Did the washing, scrubbed kitchen, entertained callers and got dinner for the Holder’s who spent a happy evening with us” [Nov 13, 1923]. This diary provides an in-depth view of middle class womanhood in the early 20th century and how it changes over a five year period, as the woman matures into her role. It provides insight into how career Navy men managed their post-war duties, and balanced them with family life. Touching on such interesting themes as new parenthood, the evolution of a romantic love and one’s duty to the extended family as the nuclear family blossoms, this diary would make a fantastic addition to any academic collection focusing on families embedded in the context of society. BIO NOTES ON MARJORIE BROWN RUSH AND RICHARD MCKEE RUSH: Marjorie was born in Washington, DC to parents Stephen and Francis (Hilder) Brown. On June 6, 1918, she married Richard McKee Rush in Annapolis, following his graduation exercises at the Naval Academy. Richard served in both World War 1 and World War 2, gaining progressively higher ranks. He was ranked a Seaman 1st Class when he participated in the bombing of Pearl Harbor in WW2, and retired from the Navy before 1950 as a Captain. Marjorie and Richard had four children: Marjorie (1920-2008) , David (b. 1925) , Frances (b. 1932) and Richard (b. 1936). After their time in Annapolis, Marjorie and Richard moved back to Washington, DC, where their first two children were born. By 1930, they had settled in Winchester, Massachusetts, where they lived out the rest of their lives. Diary measures 5.75x4.5 inches. It has 365 pages and is 80% complete. The leather cover is in good condition. The covers have separated from the bound signatures. The pages are in good condition and the handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 365 pages; Signed by Author. Fair with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0011107

Keywords: Newlyweds