Word: autographic
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...This shelf-full is equally remarkable for its manuscripts in the autograph of authors who won a permanent place in English literature, for its personal letters, written for the most part to Mr. Fields or to his wife, signed by well-known names, and for its volumes which once belonged to famous persons...
George Washington was a keen angler and a pamphlet by Dr. George H. Moore "Washington as an Angler," may be seen in the library in special edition extra--illustrated by the insertion of the manuscript inscription of the presentation from the author, many portraits of Washington, and fine autograph letter signed by Washington. Grover Cleveland was also a keen fisherman and wrote a very clever little brochure "A Defense of Fishermen." Only 20 of these were issued and the library's copy was presented by the author with a charming autograph letter. John Qincy Adams, De Witt Clinton, and Daniel...
Among other contributions the following have been received: 1791 and 1794 lottery tickets and a view of the College buildings during Edward Everett's presidency--from E. H. Baker '18; "Med Fac" catalogue for 1827 and 1830--from C. H. Taylor, Jr., '90; autograph letters of John Quincy Adams and of Ralph Waldo Emerson--from Dr. H. J. Keenan '94; class admission certificate of 1832, signed by Josiah Quincy--from H. B. Cushing '65; crew photographs of 1869 and 1874--from C. S. Gill; a fragment of the red silk graduation gown worn by William Dudley in 1704--from...
Featuring the program will be a Haydn Symphony in C-Major, entitled "Le Midi," never before rendered in America. This symphony, which is the oldest autograph score by the composer in existence, is in three movements, in the first of which a Recitative for a solo violin is incorporated. This is followed by a Minuet and Finale. Other numbers are by Sibelius, Gluck, and Humperdinck...
This composition was written at Eisenstadt in 1761 while Haydn was Kapellmeister under the patronage of the Prince of Esterhazy. It is the oldest autograph score by the composer in existence and lay hidden for many years after its conception. It was revived a few years ago by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Nikisch...