Word: manuscript
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...their value has risen to $225. The high-wate mark was reached in 1907, however, when one of these first editions sold for $6,450. The library also contains a Flemish work published in 1492, which is the earliest known treatise on fishing. the original manuscript of the English translation, together with corrected proofs, are also contained in the collection...
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...
...National Security League announces a prize of $500 for the best essay or article demonstrating the necessity and wisdom of reasonable preparedness against war by the United States. This competition is open to anyone. The manuscript, not to exceed 5000 words must be signed by a nom de plume and accompanied by a letter containing the author's real name. The competition closes on November 1, the decision, resting with five persons of national prominence, to be announced on Thanksgiving Day. The article will be judged by its value in awakening popular appreciation of our national peril and necessities...
...side is Robert Gould Shaw's famous theatrical collection; then come the Mathematics Library, and study and seminary rooms for Economics. In the northwest corner of the top floor is the Child Memorial Library, (English). And along the north side of the light court are the Sanskrit Library, a manuscript room and several seminary rooms...
...manuscript in the Bowdoin Prize contest for dissertations in English and the Classics must be handed in today to the Secretary of the Faculty, at University 20. The Bowdoin Prizes include: three for undergraduates and three for graduates for dissertations in English; two for undergraduates and one for graduates for essays in Greek and Latin. Manuscript is also due today for the Lloyd McKim Garrison Prize for the best poem entitled "Belgium"; for the Harvard Menorah Society Prize; for the Francis Boott Prize for an original composition in vocal music, and for the George Arthur Knight Prize for an original...