Postcard from Robert Francis to Charles Green, December 31, 1957
Green, Charles R.
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Amherst (Mass.)
Postcard sent to Charles R. Green at The Jones Library from Robert Francis while Francis was traveling in Rome, Italy. Francis thanks Green for his bon voyage card, wishes him a happy new year, and reports that he has "found Frost in three libraries: USIS, British Council, and here [the American Academy in Rome]."
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Jones Library Special Collections
1957-12-31
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Cards
Letter from Frank Prentice Rand to Robert Francis, September 17, 1957
Francis, Robert, 1901-1987
Rand, Frank Prentice, 1889-1971
Letter from the Rands (signed F.P.R. for Frank Prentice Rand) to Robert Francis sending Francis their best wishes before he travels to Italy.
Rand, Frank Prentice, 1889-1971
Jones Library Special Collections
1957-09-17
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from the Robert Francis Collection
English
Correspondence
David Wing letter proposing marriage to Hannah Davis
Wing, David
Letter from David Wing to Hannah Davis, Montpelier, proposing marriage in 1791
Wing, David
Jones Library Special Collections
1791
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English
Correspondence
To my valentine
Valentines
Valentine's Day card sent by Hazel Goodale Bullock when she was a young girl (1910-1914). The card has the words "To my valentine" at the top and has a picture of a red heart with a young girl holding a gift and cards. At the bottom it reads "if I owned all the valentines, Do you know what I'd do? I'd take them all up in my arms And bring them right to you."
Jones Library Special Collections
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From Bullock, Hazel Goodale
English
Cards
Love and Courtship by Mail online exhibit graphic
Amherst (Mass.)
Title image for the "Love and Courtship by Mail" online exhibit.
Jones Library Special Collections
2016
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Posters
Fanny Gridley letter
Letter written from Frederic Augustus Ferdinand Fitz Clarence Bonaparte Hobbs to Fanny Gridley professing his love on July 2nd 1840
Jones Library Special Collections
1840-07-02
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English
Correspondence
A message for my Valentine
Valentines
A Valentines card reading "a message to my Valentine / I'm grandly dressed, as you can see / and doubtless you agree with me / I cut a figure in good style / Therefore it may be worth your while" with a drawing of a young girl and boy in fine clothing
Jones Library Special Collections
1916-02-14
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Greeting Cards
English
Cards
Letter from Abigail Pomeroy to Joseph Stoddard Lathrop, May 24, 1838
Letter from Abigail Pomeroy to Joseph Stoddard Lathrop dated May 24 1838 in which Abigail writes that she has been released from her engagement to "Dr. F" and expresses her wish to hear from Joseph.
Jones Library Special Collections
1838-05-24
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English
Correspondence
Letter from Joseph Stoddard Lathrop to Abigail Pomeroy's father
Letter from Joseph Stoddard Lathrop to Abigail Pomeroy's father in which Lathrop asks to continue courting Abigail.
Jones Library Special Collections
1838-06-03
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English
Correspondence
The Pocket Letter Writer
Book titled 'The Pocket Letter Writer embracing practical illustrations of Epistolary correspondence'
Clifton Johnson Collection
Jones Library Special Collections
1847
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English
Books
The Art of Good Behaviour and Letter Writer on Love, Courtship, and Marriage
Book titled 'The Art of Good Behaviour and Letter Writer on Love, Courtship, and Marriage: A complete Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen, particularly those who have not enjoyed the advantages of fashionable life. Containing directions for giving and attending Parties, Balls, Weddings, Dinners, ETC., Including the necessary preparations and arrangements for the Marriage Ceremony'
Clifton Johnson Collection
Jones Library Special Collections
1846
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Books
Letter to David Grayson, October 4, 1915
Grayson, David, 1870-1946
Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946
Letter from a fan asking if David Grayson was also Ray Stannard Baker, dated October 4, 1915
Jones Library Special Collections
1915-10-04
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English
Correspondence