ERIC D. FORSBERGH, WITOLD L. KLAWE, ENRIQUE L. DIAZ AND CUTHBERT M. LOVE

1966 Fascinating Marine Biology Scientific Logbook and Reports of a Research Team on the Pacific Ocean Completing a Multi-Year Oceanography Study

Bocas DE Cenzia, Panama Bright, 1965-1966. Hardcover. On offer is a manuscript logbook of extensive notes plus two typed reports from the Director of Investigations of an environmental commission responsible for the conservation and management of marine resources in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This collection feels particularly important when one considers the 21st century focus on environmental protection and climate change. This collection was compiled as part of a large project commissioned by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). The IATTC was initially established as a treaty between the United States and Costa Rica in 1949 with a mission to conduct research on marine resources in the ocean. According to its website, its reason for being is, “responsibility for the conservation and management of tuna and other marine resources in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Canada in the north to Chile in the south”. Additionally, the IATTC has significant responsibilities for the implementation of the International Dolphin Conservation Program. Between 1965 and 1966, the IATTC carried out four Augmented Colombian EI Nino Oceanography (ACENTO) research cruises. The ACENTO project was intended to study the area of the Panama Bright to determine correlation between tuna availability and environmental conditions. All four research cruises took place on the ship Bocas de Cenzia, which was owned and operated by Empresa Puertos de Colombia, and had previously been used by the United States Army during World War II. The 1965 cruises took place in May, August and November of 1965. The fourth and final cruise was scheduled for February of 1966. The collection on offer contains the printed report on the itinerary and findings of the November, 1965 cruise as well as all the field notes and final typed report of the February, 1966 cruise. The IATTC researchers on the 1966 cruise were lead by Director of Investigations, Eric D. Forsbergh. His scientific team included Witold L. Klawe, Enrique L. Diaz and Cuthbert M. Love. The expedition also included a large naval team to run ship operations. Finally, the research cruise was attended by Tuna Commission guests, including two professors from the University of Valle (Universidad de Valle del Cauca) in Cali, Columbia. The Scientific Logbook contains detailed, near constant handwritten notes from all four scientists. The notes take the reader through the minute to minute work of the research team. Through their notes we know exactly when they arrived at each research station and what they accomplished in each location. We get a sense of their ongoing challenges, such as nets that are not properly tied, mandated government labels that don’t stick to samples, challenges with the supplied specimen bottles that have leaks causing the oxygen to aerate, wire getting caught in their nets and compromising their abilities to catch fish, a broken down gas-powered alternator, inclement weather, and injuries to crew members. An excerpt that gives the flavor of how these issues are described in the logbook follows: “Dr. Patino and Regalado plan to get off…Dr. Regalado has been quite seasick…a Coke bottle fell on a crew member and broke his nose. He will also be let off at Tumaco for treatment at Hospital” [Feb 21, 1966]. Through the notes the reader not only gets a deep sense of the research being accomplished, but also of the personalities of the research team. For example, head investigator Eric D. Forsbergh becomes increasingly frustrated by technical issues on the ship, noting ongoing issues in all-caps and eventually using a red pencil crayon to write “THERE MUST BE A CURSE ON US ON THIS WRETCHED SHIP” [Feb 23, 1966]. Forsbergh also notes non-research related events at the research station. For example, at Station #18 on Gorgona Island, he writes “Yesterday the prisoners revolted…killed some guards and took over a boat” [Feb 23, 1966]. An example of the scientific research notes follow: “Apparently there is a very strong under current at bearing 00 which screwed up the nice timing we had made in the previous ACENTO cruises. Moved the boat several times until the direction of the current was estimated. Changed weights to a very heavy one ( <100 lbs ? ) Zooplankton haul went smoothly and got 5 bottles of samples; this seemsto be a rich area” [p 8]. Accompanying the manuscript logbook are two reports on the ACENTO missions, prepared and typed by Forsbergh. It seems that Forsbergh used his 1965 report for reference during the 1966 expedition. The 1966 report summarizes and expands upon the notes in the scientific logbook. One can assume the 1965 report does the same, though we do not have that logbook to compare. These are excellent examples of the work that was being done in the mid-1960s in an effort to monitor and manage tuna fishery in the Pacific. Through its Alcotines Laboratory, the IATTC provides a unique research ability for tuna and other pelagic species. For marine scientists or biologists, these reports offer a terrific view of the level of work being done at that time and an interesting comparison point to work being done today. The report consists of a hardbound notebook accompanied by two type-written reports. The notebook measures 10.5 inches by 8 inches. It contains 72 pages and is approximately 85% complete. The notebook is in good condition with undamaged covers, intact binding and legible handwriting. The two accompanying reports are single-sided, typewritten pages. They are seven pages and six pages respectively. The notebook contains data recorded from an expedition in February, 1966 and the two reports are dated Dec 1965 and March 1966 respectively. BIO NOTES ON DIRECTOR FORSBERGH: Eric D. Forsbergh. Forsbergh was a biological oceanographer who worked as a senior scientist with the IATTC. He was a Harvard graduate with a B. A. In biology and he lived in San Diego, California, until his death in 2014 at the age of 86. In his role with the IATCC, Forsbergh co-published several papers on topics associated with marine biology. ; Manuscripts; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 72 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010314

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Keywords: History Aquatic Activism

E. W. FISK, NURSERYMAN

1901 Fascinating Human Resources Job Offer Letter to a Salesman from the Company’S Owner

1901. Manuscript. On offer is a typewritten job offer from the owner of a nursery wholesaler hoping to land a reliable new employee. Dated Feb 21,1901, and signed in ink by E. W. Fisk himself, this typewritten letter is a full page imploring a potential new hire to take a job as a salesman running a currently unmanned territory. Given the fact that each territory operator will work remotely, Fisk highlights the importance of hiring a man who is “strictly honorable and upright”. Fisk goes on to describe the benefits of working for his company: “We have been in business for a long time and this long experience enables us to place the very best grade of stock grown in the hands of our salesmen…it means you are able to sell over and over again in the same territory; that you are able to work up a better trade each season; that your customers will be glad to see you a second time…”Fisk even invites the candidate to verify their financial health with the First National Bank, before requesting the candidate reply by mail with their decision. For anyone working in a modern Human Resources or business leadership role, this letter is an absolutely fascinating look at how job offers were made and accepted over 100 years ago. The letter is typed on E. W. Fisk Nurseryman letterhead. It has minor age toning and creases. No rips or tears. A small ink blot is present on the letterhead. It does not obscure the readability. Overall G+. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012041

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FLORA

1940 Highly Relatable Letter from a Friend Who Just Could Not Make It to the Hospital for a Visit and Feels Just Terrible

Factoryville, Pennsylvania, 1940. Manuscript. On offer is a sweet letter written to Mrs. Daisy (Ball) Bailey (1897-1964) of Dalton, Pennsylvania from her friend Flora who lives in nearby Factoryville, PA. The letter was written on May 12, 1940 and addressed to Daisy at home in Dalton, although at the time of writing, Daisy was hospitalized, having undergone surgery. The letter is four pages (one single page folded in half with writing on four sides). Throughout the entire letter, Flora provides Daisy with multiple reasons (possibly excuses…) as to why she was unable to come to the hospital to visit her. Flora’s reasons include: she was packing, she was busy serving her husband’s colleagues meals, Daisy’s husband never told her the visiting hours at the hospital, and that she got lost on the way to the hospital. She then sends Daisy endless good wishes, including a wish that Daisy would come and stay with her soon. While it was written over 80 years ago, it will ring very true to any modern person who is trying and failing to do it all. This letter would be a great reminder that we are all doing our best and would look perfect framed in the office of a busy and hard-working 21st century person. The letter is written in pencil and is very legible. Paper shows some signs of age toning and folds are visible. No rips or tears. The envelope is present but the stamp has been cut out. Overall G+. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 4 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012042

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HUGH M FOGO

1918 Diary of a Wisconsin Doctor and Newlywed Serving in World War One and Shipping out to France in a Medical Unit

Gillingham, Wisconsin, France, 1918. Softcover. On offer is an outstanding diary describing an American medical officer’s experiences in the final year of WWI. This diary belonged to Hugh M Fogo (1886-1963). Fogo was born in Gillingham, Wisconsin to parents Caroline Morrow and Harvey Fogo. He was educated first at the University of Wisconsin, and then completed his medical training at Rush College in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 1917. He enlisted in the army in July of 1917. In May, 1918, Hugh, who was a Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps at the time, married Isabel Young. He shipped out to France just a few days later as a part of the American Expeditionary Forces and served there from June 1918 to June 1919. After the war, Huge resided in Chicago with his Isabel and their daughter, Jeanette. He worked as an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor. Fogo identifies his unit as the 83rd Division at Camp Sherman, Ohio. On June 13th, he shipped out for France with the 83rd Division. They arrived in Britain on June 22nd and were immediately re-embarked on a transport ship for France. He arrived in Le Havre on the 24th. For the next several months he was stationed at hospitals near the Western Front. Arriving after the Battle of Belleau Wood, he commented on a number of battle actions as the war ground on to its conclusion in November of that year. Following the armistice, he moved with his unit into Germany. At year’s end, he was still in Germany. The 83rd Division was demobilized in April 1919. During the was, the 83rd was designated as the 2nd Depot Division. It supplied over 195,000 officers and enlisted men as replacements to other units in France but never saw action as a complete formation. Trained as a doctor, Fogo brings a keen eye for detail and an ability to concisely describe what he sees around him. The following excerpts convey a flavour of his diary. “83rd Div Camp Sherman, O. In B Hosp C, Sherman O. Tonsils out yesterday PM. Feeling very comfortable. Weather cold. About 6 inches of snow…” [Jan 1]. “Regular schedule. Dancing party by Bae Hosp. Surgeons at YMCA. Miss Curtis” [Feb 1]. “Packing and checking up at camp. Married at 5PM. Wedding supper at 6PM. 50 guests present. Some nice presents. Everybody very kind. Very glad it is settled. Both happy. Changed room to 177 W. 2nd” [May 28]. “Left Camp at 2: 00 PM. Glad of change and that we’re on our way to the front. Men all happy and singing. Stopped at a good many stations. People waving farewell everywhere” [June 4]. “Left camp at 3: 30AM and boarded ship at 7AM. [Addendum Fogo added on August 27, 1932 right below this entry]: This was the White Star Liner Olympic used to transport HMF” [June 12]. “Attacks successful on British, French and Amer. Fronts along sectors Ch Thierry to Cambrai and Arras. Began in mid-July following a Hun attack on July 15 at Ch Thierry on Franco-Arras front” [Aug 8]. “Capt J. E. McNeel Amb Co 329 had heard of brother killed in action at Soissons in the first big drive” [Aug 10]. “...Rainy most of time. St. Mihiel sector wiped out by French and Amer on Sept [ ]. Big attack from Rhiems to Verdun. Started Sept 25. 7 mile advance 1st day” [Sept 27]. “Cloudy A. M. Clear P. M. Train slow. Reached Vierzonat 3: 00 P. M.. Went on to Saincaize to change cars for Lyon. Reached Saincaize at midnight. Train out for Lyon at 6: 00 A. M. Stayed in Depot. ARMISTICE SIGNED by HUNS 5: 30 A. M”. [Nov 11]. Shortly after the war, it appears that he returned to visit. There are photographs of Belleau Wood which was a major battle fought in 1918. Belleau Wood saw significant action by the U. S. Marine Corps and occupies a significant place in the lore of the Corps. One of the pictures shows an ammunition dump. Others are street scenes of several cities. For a historian, this is an excellent description of one officer’s experiences with the American Expeditionary Force. It adds to the body of information about the 83rd Divisions movements The photographs add a real sense of immediacy to his diary. This diary measures 4.75x3.25 inches and contains 184 pages plus memoranda and is about 65% complete. The cover is canvas with leather trim on the edges. The trim is worn off in areas. There is some staining on the cover. The binding is completely intact as are all of the pages. The small pencil that came with the diary is still in its loop There is a small pocket on the inside of the back cover and it contains 10 annotated black & white photographs plus other ephemera. The diary carries 4 stamps from Army Censors indicating it has been passed. Overall Good. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 184 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0011175

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

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FRIENDS OF ELMER ROLAND FRANCIS

1920s Pair of Letters, One Angry and One Joyful, Written to a Pennsylvania Boy in Quantico and Then Back Home in Birdsboro

Quantico, Virginia, 1920. Manuscript. On offer are two letters written to Elmer Roland Francis (1903-1973) of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. The first letter is written while Elmer is serving in the military and staying in the Marine Barracks in Quantico, Virginia in 1923. The second is an upbeat, newsy letter sent to Elmer once he is home in Birdsboro in 1927. The 1923 letter is of a terse tone and reads as though written by someone very close to Elmer. The author of the letter, Gerald Gordon, who is also in the army at the time (he discusses being “on watch”) expresses frustration with Elmer, who had canceled a planned trip to see them, after the person had gone to great lengths to prepare for his arrival. The author goes on to make suggestions as to how to make another visit work in the coming weeks, finally settling on the idea of coming to stay on the boat where Elmer is living over a weekend. An excerpt follows: ”It is a lot to ask of you kids but if it isn’t I may come up on the boat Friday PM and stay with you until Sunday. I don’t know, but you may half way work for me and we will get things straightened up…I will see what you think about me coming…it does not cost me any thing to come over there and come back…”The second letter is a congenial catch-up letter from a very confident young gentleman named V. L. Tucker to his buddy Elmer, who is now back home and out of the army. Written in 1927, Tucker, who is currently living in Chicago, writes with the overconfidence of a young man who has no idea what lies ahead for America and the world. For nearly three pages, Tucker writes on Hotel Carlton Chicago stationary. He refers to his buddy as “Rollie” and to himself as “Tuck”. He briefly asks after Rollie: “Well Rollie how does it feel to be free, white and twenty one again? I don’t guess you are planning to go back into the outfit again are you, what are you doing. I mean what kind of work or play? ”Tuck also updates Rollie on mutual friends he has been catching up with, such as Chuck Bulgar who is stationed at Quantico in 1927 and spent his 30 day leave in Chicago with Tuck, giving him the inside scoop on his work. Tuck’s favourite topic, of course, is himself. He writes with a hint of pride and a heap of bragging, about his job. An excerpt follows: “...I have been made general mgr. [manager]...for the people I work for out in Conn, so I suree have a swell job. And only been with them six months. If I keep this up I think I [ ] own the whole business in five years, ha, ha…”This letter is a fun look at male friendship in the Roaring ‘20s, made especially fascinating with hindsight, knowing what was to come in a couple short years with the onset of the Great Depression, followed by the Second World War. We know for certain that this letter’s recipient, Elmer, fought for the US in the war. Written on 8.5” x 11” standard sized paper and including addressed envelopes, the letters are in good condition. All pages show some minor age toning and fold lines from the letters having been kept in envelopes. The writing is in black pen and is clear and legible. No rips or tears. Overall G+. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012040

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PAULINE E. GELSER

1936-1940 Incredible Diary Chronicling a Rural New York Farm Girl’S Life from Age 11 to 16, Meeting Her Husband and Becoming a Woman

Duncan, Short Tract, Hornellsville, Canaseraga, New York, Rural New York, 1936-1940. Cloth. On offer is the outstanding five-year manuscript diary of bright, chatty and boy-crazy Pauline E. Gelser (b. July 26, 1924) kept from age 11 through 16, as she completes her schooling, dates, supports her family’s work on the farm, socializes and meets her future husband [See BIO NOTES on Pauline at the end of the listing]. Pauline begins her diary at age 11, in January of 1936 and keeps it religiously until December of 1940, when she is 16. Pauline records her graduation gifts and discusses her graduation in the spring of 1940 (and records show she graduated high school in the class of 1940) however she does return to school in the fall of 1940 and we are unable to verify where this schooling was taking place. This coming-of-age diary shows Pauline growing from a young girl who doodles on her diary pages in 1936, to a young woman who is preparing to enter the adult world. It is a rare treat to find a young diarist so dedicated to her writing, allowing us to watch a Depression-era high school experience unfold in detail. The first year of Pauline’s diary includes funny anecdotes from school, jokes and doodles and, in some cases, just the names of boys she likes written in a huge hand. 1937 begins as the year of Gail Coombs. Pauline has a big crush on him, though he doesn't seem to share her feelings. She spends 1937 talking about the boys, school, her work on the family farm and her family. She is now a freshman. As Pauline grows and changes, she finds new boys on whom to focus and gains confidence in herself as a woman. Her entries become more insightful and more self-aware. However, she never loses her childlike quality. In 1940 Pauline realizes she is in a less-than-great relationship with a boy named Bill and finds her true love in Tommy, her future husband. Some excerpts from the diary to give a flavour of Pauline’s writing and growth follow: “The boys said the teacher was coming. They brookin [sic] the door when we opened it. They stayed after school, also apologized” [Feb 6, 1936]. “Had party, young folks. Danced with Johnnie, Francis, Vernon and Billy. Billy was good. (Oh I can never forget it) ” [May 9, 1936]. “I got 100 in civics, 100 in General Science and 48 in Home making. I am…not smart. Don’t know what happened” [Sept 16, 1936]. “I got a note to-day warning me to let Gail Coombs alone from my advisor whoever that is. It is my own business” [Dec 3, 1936]. “Gail was pretty good. Didn’t talk nor write any notes. I got a note today…but Gail never wrote. I hope he likes me. I sat by Johnnie, Francis, Claire, Billie…Gail went by and did not like it” [Jan 8, 1937]“Our new teacher was there today. She isn’t very good looking and some say she isn’t very bright” [Feb 9, 1937]. “I went to the Freshman party at the “Old Mills”. Walked down Gerald. He roasted a weiner for me and got my lemonade for me. My slip came down. I had a good time. Swim was there. I went wading and fell in. Gail said I didn’t have any pants on. Imagine! ” [June 2, 1937]. “Gail’s father hung himself today. Geo Gates came down and got Gail this noon. It’s too bad. He was 45 years old” [Oct 4, 1937]. "Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Jones were over to dinner. Guy has 2 boils, pretty bad. Grandma gave me a dress, apron and $.50. Pretty good Grandmother" [July 17, 1938]. “Have seen Bill every day this week. Boy! He sure is swell” [May 10, 1939]. “Went to Japland. About 20 min to 3 deadline. Margie and Laverne, Eleanor and Clair, and Bill and I. I fought with Bill. Eleanor sat out with Leighton…. ” [July 12, 1940]. “Election! Mother’s 43rd birthday. Old pie face Roosevelt won - Bah! Humbug! ! Tommy came over, went to Birdsall and around by Gawoods home. Sat to home on his lap” [Nov 5, 1940]. In nearly 2,000 daily entries, Pauline charts the course of her life as she grows up. This is an absolute gem of a find for anyone interested in the lived experience of a teenage girl during the Great Depression and the experience of living on a family farm while cultivating a thriving social, academic and church life off the farm. BIO NOTES: Pauline Gelser was the second of four children born to Paul and Frances Josephine (Hamilton) Gelser in Hornellsville, New York. She lived her entire life in that part of New York state. According to records, she graduated from Canaseraga Central School in 1940 (though in her diary she discusses attending school in the fall of 1940 and no post-secondary records have been located). In 1943 she married a farmer, Thomas J. Bennett (1918-2002). They lived on a farm in the Dalton, New York area, near Short Tract, and had a son, Thomas R. Bennett, Jr. This diary measures approximately 6.75 inches by 5.25 inches. It contains 365 pages and is 99% complete. The fabric covers are in fair condition with staining and lots of markings written by the diarist (and maybe her friends? ) Markings include the handwritten names of the author’s crushes and friends. There is a clasp closure but the strap is broken. The spine and binding are intact and the pages are in good condition. The handwriting is legible. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 365 pages; Signed by Author. Fair with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012048

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

Keywords: Angst Teen Romance

FREDERICK G. GRIFFIN

1937 Funny Toronto Star Journalist Letter Humourously Declining to Write a Piece on Authorship

Toronto, Ontario Canada, 1937. Non-Book. On offer is a humorous letter written by Frederick G. Griffin (1889-1946) and sent to Howard Angus Kennedy [1861-1938]. The typed letter is signed by Griffin. Dated Dec. 10, 1937, on the Toronto Star Editorial Dept. Letterhead, Griffin writes to Howard Angus Kennedy in Montreal. In his letter, Griffin humorously declines to write a piece on authorship for "The Canadian Author". An excerpt: "...Fact is, being an alleged author as a sort of by-product to twenty-odd years of newspapering, I do not take authorship very seriously and I have not a word that I could think of writing that would chasten, help, warn, advise, amuse or irritate a single Canadian author..." This letter is a fun hat-tip to the history of Canadian newspaper publishing with a distinctly Toronto vibe that would be an asset to any Canadiana collector. BIO NOTES: Frederick G. Griffin was a well respected Toronto-based journalist and war correspondent during WW2. He was known as a popular front-page feature writer in Canada, writing for the Toronto Star. Howard Angus Kennedy was a correspondent of The Montreal Daily Witness and New York Herald covering the Riel Rebellion in 1885. During the war, Mr. Kennedy was editor and writer for the economics commission at Ottawa and organizer of the publishing department of the Military Hospital Commission and the Soldiers Civil Re-establishment Department. Mr. Kennedy was a charter member of the Canadian Authors" Association, formed in 1921, and became its national secretary in 1929, holding that office to his death, in addition to heading the Montreal branch for a number of years. This letter is one page. The word Griffin has been written in blue pencil touching on the building on the Toronto Star engraving , otherwise very good condition. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012377

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SIR FREDERIC HARMER

1905 Letter from British Cambridge University Zoologist, Sir Frederic Harmer to Canadian Biologist, Charles Gordon Hewitt

England, 1905. Non-Book. On offer is a postcard, written and signed by S. F. (Sidney Frederic) Harmer (1862-1950) to Charles Gordon Hewitt (1885-1920). The postcard is dated from the University of Museum Zoology, Cambridge, July 14, 1905. It has been addressed by hand to C. Gordon Hewitt, Esq, c/o R. H. March Esq, Ingleside, Epping, Essex. Hewitt has written to Harmer informing him of the return of Dr. Sharp, who he says will need to make an appointment with Harmer. He asks Harmer to send Dr. Sharp his address in Cambridge so that Sharp can make an appointment to see him if he has time. Harmer has signed the note S. F. Harmer. BIO NOTES: Sir Sidney Frederic Harmer FRS[1] (9 March 1862 - 22 October 1950) was a British zoologist. He was President of the Linnean Society 1927-1931 and was awarded the Linnean Medal in 1934. Sidney Harmer was Superintendent of the Cambridge University Museum of Zoology from 1892-1908. Harmer was Keeper of Zoology at the Natural History Museum from 1909 to 1921 and director of the Museum from 1919 to 1927. His research library is held in the National Marine Biological Library at the Marine Biological Association in Plymouth. He was the father of Russell Harmer, the gold-medal winning British sailor, and great uncle of the actress and writer Juliet Harmer, best known for her role in the 1960s TV series Adam Adamant Lives! Charles Gordon Hewitt (1885-1920) was was a Canadian economic entomologist and pioneer of conservation biology. Letter measures 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches, hand-written two sides. Age toning and minor bends/folds on edges. Overall G. ; Manuscripts; 32mo 4" - 5" tall; 2 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012335

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Keywords: Academics

HELEN LOUISE BURROWS STUETZER, RUTH BURROWS

1940s Manuscript Letters on Love, Child Rearing and the Polio Epidemic, Both Connected to a Prominent New England Artist

Charlottesville Virginia VA. None. On offer is a small archive of two manuscript letters that interestingly connect an ill-fated marriage, child rearing practices in the mid-20th century and polio virus control restrictions in 1945. Both letters are connected to the Stuetzer and Burrows families, specifically to the relationship and marriage of Helen Louise Burrows Stuetzer (later Sleeper) (1922-2008) and Thomas Stefan Neafsey Stuetzer Sr. (1923-1977). Helen was the third child of Ruth Griffin and Harold Melville Burrows and grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, attending Lane High School and the University of Virginia. Helen was a well-known artist, opening painting studios in Gloucester, Rockport and Newburyport, Massachusetts. She was a Member of the Portrait Society of America and the International Society of Marine Painters, the Dunwoody Fine Arts Association and the Portrait Society of Georgia. Her paintings are being sold to this day. Thomas Sr. Served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Air Force in World War 2. He later worked as a broadcast executive for the Associated Press in Dallas, Texas. Helen and Thomas married in 1944 and had one son in 1945. In 1953, Helen filed for a divorce, citing “desertion” as the reason. Helen went on to marry Jacob Henry Sleeper in 1957. Sleeper worked as a collections officer and had served as a PFC in the US Army during the war. The first letter is written by Helen from her family home in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Thomas Sr. While he was stationed at Moore Air Base during World War Two. The letter foreshadows Helen and Thomas’ future. However, when read without the benefit of hindsight, it simply reads as the letter of a girl madly in love with a boy, and asking the boy to love her back. Dated only “June 8th”, Helen writes to Thomas and asks him why he is continuing to hurt her when all she does is show him love. She is confused as to how he feels about her, and reminds him that she needs to give a month’s notice at her job and will move to be with him if he says yes. An excerpt follows: “Must you keep hurting me with bitter words? You know I can never stop loving you and that I want to be with you more than anything…Each time you’ve asked me [to come see you] I’ve said I would if you’d send me the money. Once you simply ignored it, then the next time you went on a spree…Tell me as soon as you can if you think I’m worth it”The second letter answers any question as to Thomas’ response to the June 8th letter. It is also sent from Helen’s family home. This time it is written by Helen’s mother, Ruth, and addressed to Helen, who is now Mrs. Thomas N. Stuetzer. Helen and Thomas married on August 15, 1944 and their son, Thomas Neafsy Stuetzer Jr, was born almost exactly nine months later, on May 10, 1945. Ruth writes to Helen on July 23, 1945, when baby Tommy (or Tom-Tom) is only two months old. For an unknown reason, Helen is living with Thomas Sr. In his hometown of Port Washington, New York, and the baby is with Helen’s parents. In the nine-page letter, Ruth writes at length to her daughter, Helen, updating her on baby Tommy and the care she is providing. It reads like a high-level overview of popular child-rearing practices of 1945. Ruth also shares details about neighbors and Helen’s younger brother, Harold Jr, who is deployed. As the letter draws to a close, Ruth requests money to help with Tommy’s care, and discusses the current health restrictions related to the polio epidemic and its impact on Tommy. Some excerpts follow: “...[Tommy] is really the most appealing young man I’ve ever seen. I give him the cod liver oil and orange juice and outside of a yell (and a funny face he always makes) he keeps it down and is glad to get to the orange juice. I’ve called Dr. Birdsong only once ‘cause he was having cold feet and he asked me about pajamas. I reminded him the little one was only two months old…he said put socks on him”. “He is asleep now as contented as the cows that give Carnation Milk for him…I know you want to see and be with him and you also want to be with Tommy [Sr. ]. I’ve been hoping you both could see your way clear to come down and be with us all some too but it may not be that you can…”“One of the neighbors and I have our eye on a colored girl we can use between us at 7 dollars each a week. So if you and Tommy can send us 10 dollars per week that will cover all expenses practically? ? I want to get…Little Tommy Jr. A Kiddie Korp which will be 37 dollars but he is bound to have that”“...since you wrote there’s a ban on traveling also the radio is broadcasting its polio epidemic: ‘keep babies away from people, crowds, etc. Swat all flies. Do not go in parks for swimming’. Tommy Jr. Is safe. I watch him every minute. No one comes near him”. Taken together, these two letters provide insight into wartime romantic entanglements and the lengths families go to to provide the best lives for their children, both their adult children and infants. The second letter provides surprising detail as to the daily life of an infant in the 1940s under the shadow of the polio epidemic. These letters would make an impactful addition to any collection that relates to WW2, pediatrics, family studies or sociology. Both letters are in good condition, with creases from where they have been folded but no obvious rips or tears. All writing is legible. Both include addressed envelopes but only one has its stamp. Overall Good. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 10 pages; Signed by Author. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012051

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WILLIAM G. HUTCHINSON

1901 Fascinating Canadiana Letter About the Death of a Scottish Immigrant to His Son in Indian Head, Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories, Alberta, Canada, 1901. Non-Book. On offer is a fascinating letter relating to the death of an early Scottish immigrant to Canada, Mr. Angus Fraser. The letter, written by William G. Hutchinson, a lawyer from Lamerton, Alberta, to John Angus Fraser, the deceased man's son, who is residing in Indian Hat, Northwest Territories. Dated February 8, 1901, this letter touches on some interesting topics, including Fraser's "half breed" (half French) "friend" to whom he left his estate, the contents of his estate and references his family still in Scotland. A very interesting legal document that provides strings for a Canadian researcher to pull to learn more about social, cultural and mobility norms of the time and place. The letter reads: "Mr John Angus Fraser - Indian Head NWT...In answer to yours of 28th ulto, I beg to say that Mr. Angus Fraser, died at his residence Spring Hill Ranch, about 16 miles from here, sometime in the beginning of last November. I wrote his Sister, resided near Dundee in Scotland, telling her of his death, a few days after it occurred. I also informed her that, by a will, made shortly before he died he had left everything to one Batisse Anasse, a French half-breed with whom he had been on terms of friendship for many years. Mr. E Taylor, Mr B. Coy Winnipeg was administrator of the Estate. He would be able to give you all particulars if you write him. I may mention that the Estate, constituted of about 40 head of cattle, 2 horses, implements etc. Of the ranch. I do not know if the Estate has been administered or not yet...Will G. Hutchinson PM Lamerton, Alta". BIO NOTES: John Angus Fraser (1870-? ) was born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1890. He settled in the Indian Head area of the Territories and worked as a labourer. He married Clarissa Aline Thompson originally from Ontario, Canada, and they had at least two children. His father, Angus, lived in Alberta, a few miles from Lamerton. Lamerton began as a country trading post, the original Buffalo Lake Trading Post, where furs were bought and supplies sold by Fletcher Bredin in the late 1800's. In 1893 he opened the post office in his store and renamed the post, Lamerton. After the turn of the century it grew into a village. The letter is handwritten by Hutchinson on Buffalo Lake Trading Co. Stationary. It measures approx 8.5x11 inches, age toning, and creases and fold lines. Overall G. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012364

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ALBERT E. KINGSLEY JR.

1920-1928 Diaries of Boston University Superintendent, Describing the University’S Massive Expansion While Maintaining an Active Personal Life in Melrose, Massachusetts

Boston, Melrose, Massachusetts. Hardcover. On offer is a fine collection of seven diaries of a superintendent at Boston University, an American university listed today as one of 53 "international powerhouse" institutions. Albert E. Kingsley Jr. Was Buildings Superintendent at Boston University (BU) when it began its drive to create a major new campus centered along the Charles River. Lemuel Herbert Murlin, BU’s president, dreamt of a University in the heart of the city. In 1920, BU purchased a large tract of land between the Charles River and Commonwealth Avenue, hoping to unite on a permanent campus the colleges and schools scattered throughout Boston. Kingsley weaves his observations and experiences as a key player on the Boston University team during the expansion in with his musings about the larger world around him and his home life, particularly focused on his wife, Daisy, who mattered to him above all else. Kingsley writes copious notes of land, buildings and acreage purchased by Boston University at that time. Some excerpts from Kingsley’s diary give the reader a sense of how his writing follows the University’s process as it expanded: “The soft coal at 70 St. Butolph St. Caught fire, spontaneous combustion and did about $200 worth of damage”. [Jan 10, 1920]“A fire caused by a fire place on 2nd floor over Dr. Murlin's (our President B. U. ) apartments. Caused $2,000 worth of damage at 5 A. M” [Jan 19, 1920]. Kingsley notes the day BU made its large land purchase to begin its near decade-long expansion: “The B. U. Has bought 600,000 sq ft of land along the Charles River. Boston side about 15 acres” [Mar 8, 1920]“Mr. [ ] spoke to me about the new property they had bought on Bay State Road on Charles River. 10 apartment houses & hotels 15 acres of land” [Mar 29, 1920]. When not at work, Kingsley commented on other aspects of his personal life and the world around him. He keeps chickens and sells the eggs, meticulously noting how much was received from each sale. He notes the death of the Irish nationalist Terence McSwiney – who was considered an inspiration for Ho Chi Minh. Some excerpts follow: “McSwiney Irish hunger striker died today starved himself Bad time in Ireland" [Oct 25, 1920]. “The Federal officers raided the Turners our next door neighbors found a still. We did not think they had one. But they are good neighbors just the same…” [Sept 7, 1923]. “Registration Day at C. L. A and C. S. S... I took $15,000 to bank at 4: 00PM that I had put into $1,000 packages and banded $5,000 more before 5: 00 PM Big Day” [Sept 19, 1923]. The other diaries in the collection carry on in this vein One constant thread in his diaries is the illness of his wife, Daisy. In January 1927, her long suffering came to an end: “...DAISY DIED 4: 10 PM Daisy passed away quietly at 4: 10 PM Was conscious to the last and ready to go. Had suffered a long time…” [Jan 11, 1927]. Several days later he writes the most moving entry: “... DAISY LAID AT REST: No more pain I trust. A good wife. Why could she not have been spared alittle longer” [Jan 14, 1927]. The collection paints an excellent picture of life in Boston in the early years of the 20th century. From the grand plans of a growing university to the concerns and events of daily life, it is a valuable look at life in Boston at this time. His entries are clear and easy to read and are written in a way that breathes life into the pages. It would certainly be of value to local historians as well as genealogists, as Kingsley makes many references to friends and acquaintances who live in Boston. BIO NOTES: Albert Ernest Kingsley Jr. Was born to Albert Ernest Kingsley and Drucilla W. Spates Kingsley in September 1860 in Lewiston, Maine. His father, Albert Sr, was enlisted in Company K, Maine 1st Infantry and fought in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He was promoted to Captain in 1864. Albert E. Kingsley Jr. Married C. Daisy Barrett in 1890. They lived in Melrose, Massachusetts in the Greater Boston Are. Albert worked as Superintendent for the buildings at Boston University. He is listed as an Officer of the Boston University Masonic Lodge at its Constitution in 1926. Sadly, Kingsley Jr. ’s wife Daisy died in Melrose in January of 1927. Albert E. Kingsley Jr. Died in Melrose on October 6, 1931 at the age of 71. This collection contains seven diaries, each containing 365 pages and each is 100% complete. The diaries cover the years: 1920, 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1928. The 1920 diary measures 5.75” x 4.75” and all of the other diaries measure 6.75” x 4.0”. The cover, bindings and pages of all seven diaries are in Good condition. ; Manuscripts; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Signed by Author. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0010299

Catalogue: 20th Century Manuscript

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KURT SCHWITTERS, FRED UHLMAN, HELLMUTH WEISSENBORN, HEINRICH FRAENKEL, ERNST SCHWITTERS-GULDAHL, SIEGFRIED OPPENHEIMER, BRUNO AHRENDS, FREDERICK SOLOMON, MICHAEL CORVIN, AND OTHERS

1940-41 Hutchinson Internment Camp Almanac Signed by Internees with Largely Hand-Coloured Artwork

Hutchinson Camp, Isle OF Man, Artists Camp, 1940. Softcover. On offer is a sensational and extremely rare copy of The Camp Almanac 1941, no.13-14, which was created and published at Hutchinson Internment Camp (see NOTES at end of listing) on the Isle of Man in December of 1940, amid World War II. This special presentation copy of the December 1940 newsletter, produced by the internees at Hutchinson Internment Camp, contains mostly hand-finished pages, some signed by contributors. This copy belonged to internee Frederick Solominski (Frederick Solomon) , who contributed a piece of art, “Elijah and the Angels”, to the Almanac. It is signed on the Preface and Thanks page by hand “To our friend and collaborator Fr Solominski”, by Michael Corvin (Leo Freund) (March 7, 1941). The Almanac was also hand-signed in pencil by the following internees and contributors: Walter Simmel, who signed his essay, “Madame X”; Dr. Bruno Ahrends, who signed his essay and accompanying images on post-war reconstruction of seaside resorts; and Erich Kahn, who signed his image, “The Philosophers”. The Camp newsletters included artworks, illustrations, cartoons and articles on camp life and the world outside. The edition on offer features contributions from the Dada artist Kurt Schwitters, who fled from Norway to Britain in 1940; the lawyer, artist and author, Fred Uhlman; the artist Hellmuth Weissenborn (who drew the cover page) ; the historian Heinrich Fraenkel; the photographer Ernst Schwitters-Guldahl; the art dealer Siegfried Oppenheimer; the architect Bruno Ahrends, and others. [Note: It was Oppenheimer who convinced the camp authorities to provide the painters and sculptors in the camp with artistic materials]. According to the article listing in the Table of Contents, this Almanac is close to complete, save for the missing “Maxim” article. As well, two pieces not listed in the Contents are present in this Almanac: Dudelsack Auf Capri by Dr. Richard Friedenthal (the only German piece in the Almanac) and Music-Review by Dr. Alfred Perlmann. The Almanac contains 13 full-page hand-coloured images plus a title page with beautiful hand-coloured zodiac frame and many smaller hand-coloured images on the pages with typed text. This Almanac contains 25 mimeographed pages. The book is hole punched and bound by string with a simple cardboard folder cover. The cover measures 15.5x9.5 inches while the pages themselves measure 13.5x8.5 inches. The Almanac is in VG+ condition with some minor age toning, bends and folds. A similar copy of this exact Almanac was sold by Christie’s in 2018 for 16,500 GBP (approx 21,000 USD). NOTES: Hutchinson Camp (also known as “P” Camp) , located in Douglas on the Isle of Man, was an internment camp. Initiated by Winston Churchill during World War Two, it was one of many camps opened to quell the anxiety of British citizens who believed spies were among them. Hutchinson kept “enemy aliens” - or those living in Britain with German, Austrian and Italian passports - jailed behind barbed wire in boarding houses. Tragically, many of those detained in Hutchinson were Jews who had fled the Nazis only to be imprisoned by the country they hoped would liberate them. Hutchinson became known as the artist’s camp as it housed many professors, artists, composers, writers and more. Notable artists interned at Hutchinson included Kurt Schwitters, Hellmuth Weissenborn, Paul Hamann and Eric Kahn. According to AJR Refugee Voices, “Despite the injustice of the situation, the internees quickly organised. The camp became a hub of creative endeavour, with a daily program of lectures, live music performances, poetry readings, and English lessons”. In fact, they even produced a camp newsletter (a special edition of which is offered here). Hutchinson was opened on July 13, 1940, housing up to 1200 men, and was in operation. In early 1942, most of the innocent men had been released from Hutchinson and, while it remained open until 1945, it became a camp for Prisoners of War and its cultural life faded. ; Manuscripts; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 25 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012217

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

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RAOUL LEBLANC

1931 Manuscript Letter Relating to Canadian Publishing History on the First Edition of the Revue de L'Universite D'Ottawa

Ottawa Ontario Canada, 1931. Non-Book. On offer is a manuscript letter and accompanying envelope and business card, all belonging to Raoul Leblanc (1894-1948) and related to the history of Canadian publishing. Dated January 27, 1931 on Revue de l'Universitie d'Ottawa letterhead, Leblanc writes to François Joseph Audet (1867-1943) and confirms that he is sending a copy of the first edition [January 1931] of the La revue de l’Université d’Ottawa. A nice piece of publishing history. Raoul LeBlanc and Georges Simard , both Oblates of Mary Immaculate – conceived the idea to publish a periodical “to favour the development of higher culture. ” The first edition appeared in January 1931 under the title La revue de l’Université d’Ottawa. As the need was being felt to advd to the Revue an organism that would help the professors of the University of Ottawa to publish their research, it was decided in the fall of 1936 to create Les Éditions de l’Université d’Ottawa. The first volume appeared in 1937: Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville by Father Louis LeJeune was a posthumous volume. Francis-Joseph Audet was first employed in 1888 in the Secretary of State Department with the Keeper of the Records. Records and personnel were transferred to the Archives in 1904, and Mr. Audet remained there until he retired in 1939. Audet wrote in 1917 Canadian historical dates and events, 1492-1915. He was named Archivist Emeritus in recognition of his long service from 1889-1939. Letter, envelope and business card are all in VG condition. Visible creasing at fold lines on letter. French language. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012374

Catalogue: 20th Century Manuscript

Keywords: Canadiana Univeristy

REVEREND W.J. MACKENZIE

1901 Manuscript Letter by Chippawa, Ontario Reverend W.J. Mackenzie

Chippawa, Ontario, 1901. Non-Book. On offer is a manuscript letter, written and signed by Reverend W. J. MacKenzie, rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Chippawa, Ontario, to Mrs. Thompson7 x 4-1/2 inches handwritten note on light green paper. Dated Chippawa, Mar[ch] 23, 1901. Sending along inscription information for tombstones in Chippawa, to Mrs. Thompson. Reverend W. J. MacKenzie was the rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church Chippawa 1893-1902. His wife was Alexandrina MaCarthur MacKenzie who died in Milton in 1914; Manuscripts; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012369

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MAJOR-GENERAL SIR HEREWARD WAKE, 13TH BARONET

1901 Manuscript Thank You Letter from British Major-General to an Ontario, Canada Historian

England, 1901. Non-Book. On offer is the autographed letter, written and signed by Major-General Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet (1876-1963) to Sara (Sarah) Mickle [1853-1930] of Toronto. Dated in London on 9 January [19]01, Wake writes to one Sara Mickle of Toronto, acknowledging on [Field Marshall] Lord [Frederick] Roberts behalf, the receipt of Mickle's letter of December 15th, and the Calendar Mickle sent to Lord Roberts. Wake writes that it has been "duly received and...he is very pleased". BIO NOTES: Sir Hereward Wake Bt, Aide de camp to Lord Roberts during the Boer War. Commissioned, King's Royal Rifle Corps 1897; South African War 1899-­-1902; Aide de camp to FM Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts of Kandahar, Pretoria and Waterford 1900-­-1901; War Office 1909; Bde Maj, 2 Bde, Aldershot Command 1911-­- 1913; World War I 1914-­-1918; General Staff Officer Grade 3, General Headquarters, British Expeditionary Force (BEF) , Aug 1914; General Staff Officer Grade 2, 1 Army Corps 1915; War Office 1915-­-1916; General Staff Officer Grade 1, Home Forces and 61 Div, France 1916-­-1917; Brigadier General, General Staff, Supreme War Council, Versailles, France 1917-­-1919; Commander, 4 Bn, King's Royal Rifle Corps, India 1920-­-1923; 162 (East Midland) Territorial Infantry Bde 1928-­-1929; 12 Infantry Bde, Dover 1929-­-1932; 46 (North Midland) Div, Territorial Army 1934-­-1937; retired 1937; Commander, Northants Home Guard 1940-­-1943; Col Commandant, 1 Bn, King's Royal Rifle Corps 1938-­-1945MICKLE, SARA (Sarah) , was a local local historian and heritage preservationist. Born in Guelph and moved to Toronto in 1879. She was seventh of thirteen children and never married. Her greatest passion throughout her life was the preservation of Canada's past. Sara Mickle is the author of "Colborne Lodge" and "The owner of Colborne Lodge" in Women's Canadian Hist. Soc. Of Toronto. The letter is written on one page. It measures 4-3/4 x 7-3/8 inches and is in VG condition. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 0012341

Catalogue: 20th Century Manuscript

Keywords: History