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Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. [Letter], 1789 May 21 [to] Captn. Richard Brown.

Title: [Letter], 1789 May 21 [to] Captn. Richard Brown.

ArchivalResource: [2] p. ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54036260 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. Collection, 1779-[ca. 1885] (bulk 1785-1796).

Title: Collection, 1779-[ca. 1885] (bulk 1785-1796).

This collection contains the manuscripts of more than 50 poems, including such important ones as "For a' that and a' that", "Bannockburn", "Tam O'Shanter", and "The Rights of Woman"; as well as letters to such close friends as Frances Dunlop, Agnes M'Lehose (Clarinda), and Maria Riddell. Additionally, the collection contains letters by Burns's family and friends, including Gilbert Burns, William Riddell, and Helen Maria Williams.

ArchivalResource: 117 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122626299 View

Claudianus, Claudius. Caii Claudiani nobilissimi poetae Florentini de Laudibus Stiliconis liber primus : manuscript, [ca. 1475]

Title: Caii Claudiani nobilissimi poetae Florentini de Laudibus Stiliconis liber primus : manuscript, [ca. 1475]

ArchivalResource: 183 leaves, bound : vellum ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612865404 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. Poem on the escape of Glenriddel's fox, 1791.

Title: Poem on the escape of Glenriddel's fox, 1791.

ArchivalResource: [2] p. ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54036171 View

Catholic Church. [Pontifical].

Title: [Pontifical]. [ca. 1260-1270]

ArchivalResource: 226 leaves (1 column, 15 lines), bound : vellum, ill. ; 240 x 175 mm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270753888 View

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow collection of papers, 1826-1901 bulk (1833-1882).

Title: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow collection of papers, 1826-1901 bulk (1833-1882).

This is a synthetic collection consisting of manuscripts, correspondence by and about the author, a journal entry for March 2, 1840, portraits, and pictorial works.

ArchivalResource: 208 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122465626 View

Gribbel, John, 1858-1936. Typed letter signed Jno. Gribbel to: "My dear Doctor" April 17, 1915.

Title: Typed letter signed Jno. Gribbel to: "My dear Doctor" April 17, 1915.

ArchivalResource: 1 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70815452 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. On the death of Robt. Riddell, Esq. of Glenriddell, 1794.

Title: On the death of Robt. Riddell, Esq. of Glenriddell, 1794.

ArchivalResource: [1] leave ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54036194 View

Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715. A new version of the Psalms of David, fitted to the tunes used in churches : manuscript, 1810.

Title: A new version of the Psalms of David, fitted to the tunes used in churches : manuscript, 1810.

Manuscript copy written in Perth (Scotland) in 1810 of the work by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady, first published in 1696. Gilt leather binding with 2 ribbon markers and gilt page edges. Rulings in lead visible on some leaves. As in the first edition, the manuscript has no musical notation. The Psalms are followed by a page of texts for the Gloria Patri and a small number of hymn lyrics, including "Hark! the herald angels sing" as one of two Christmas hymn lyrics. An edition was published ca. 1810 by C. Whittingham for J. Reeves in London.

ArchivalResource: 1 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/401295976 View

Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Sonata pour le piano et le vio[lo]ncelle : composée et dediée à son [corrected from "mon"] ami Mr. Charles Neate / par Louis van Beethoven : manuscript, [ca. 1815]

Title: Sonata pour le piano et le vio[lo]ncelle : composée et dediée à son [corrected from "mon"] ami Mr. Charles Neate / par Louis van Beethoven : manuscript, [ca. 1815]

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. piano part ([19] p.) ; 23 x 30 cm. + 1 ms. violoncello part ([11] p.) ; 30 x 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612767244 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. [Letter], 1794 March 3 [to] Mr. Cunningham.

Title: [Letter], 1794 March 3 [to] Mr. Cunningham.

ArchivalResource: [6] p. ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54036253 View

Campbell, William J. TLS, 1915 August 26 : Philadelphia, to John Gribbel.

Title: TLS, 1915 August 26 : Philadelphia, to John Gribbel.

The publisher and bookseller sends a draft of his preface to the Franklin Catalogue. "The book will start with a short account of Franklin's Press ... Then will follow the catalogue of the Curtis Collection, and at the end will be the Check List."

ArchivalResource: 1 p. ; 28 x 21.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17431273 View

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow collection of papers, 1826-1901, 1833-1882

Title: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow collection of papers 1826-1901 1833-1882

This is a synthetic collection consisting of manuscripts, correspondence, a journal entry for March 2, 1840, portraits, and pictorial works.

ArchivalResource: 208 items.

http://archives.nypl.org/brg/19291 View

Chalmers, George, 1742-1825. [Last will and testament of Alexander Selkirk and supplementary material]

Title: [Last will and testament of Alexander Selkirk and supplementary material] 1717.

Volume containing Alexander Selkirk's 1717 last will and testament, bound together with some holograph memoranda on Selkirk by George Chalmers, and an offprint about Selkirk's will from The Reliquary (1863-4). The Selkirk will is mounted on linen with windows for contemporary endorsements.

ArchivalResource: [21] p., bound ; 26 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/611201489 View

Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia. Honorary diploma, 1935.

Title: Honorary diploma, 1935.

Honorary degree of laws (LL.D.) conferred upon Mrs. Eleanor Elkins Rice by Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia. Document includes statements by John Gribbel and Joseph S. Conwell,Trustees of the board of Hahnemann. The statements note Rice's dedicated service to the Philadelphia Community. Degree was received by Mrs. Fitz Eugene Dixon on behalf of her mother, who was travelling overseas. Illuminated, hand-lettered on parchment.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (6 l.): parchment.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145566848 View

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. The 1,000,000 bank note : manuscript, 1893.

Title: The 1,000,000 bank note : manuscript, 1893.

Original signed autograph manuscript of prose, "The $1,000,000 Bank Note" (45 p.), with signed typescript (6 p.). Together with the printed issue of "The century illustrated monthly magazine" (Jan. 1893) where the story first appeared.

ArchivalResource: 2 v. (45 p.) ; 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54748342 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. [Letter], 1786 Sep 1 : Mossgiel, [to John Richmond] / Robt. Burns.

Title: [Letter], 1786 Sep 1 : Mossgiel, [to John Richmond] / Robt. Burns.

Letter from Burns to his friend John Richmond in which Burns comments on Jean Armour who is about to bear his child and notes Richmond's troubled relationship with Jenny Surgeoner.

ArchivalResource: [2] p. ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/64704206 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. New psalmody for the genera[l] thanksgiving on the [k]ing's recovery, 1789 April 25.

Title: New psalmody for the genera[l] thanksgiving on the [k]ing's recovery, 1789 April 25.

ArchivalResource: [2] p. ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54036199 View

Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834. Autograph letter signed : [Holborn, London], to S.T. Coleridge, [1796 Sept. 27].

Title: Autograph letter signed : [Holborn, London], to S.T. Coleridge, [1796 Sept. 27].

Describing the murder of their mother by his sister Mary and his own state of mind, and permitting the anonymous publication of his poem.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 322 x 200 mm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270595798 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. Thou ling'ring star, with less'ning ray ..., 1789.

Title: Thou ling'ring star, with less'ning ray ..., 1789.

ArchivalResource: [2] p. ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54036213 View