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Guide to the Autograph Collection, 1826-1950 Descriptive Summary Guide to the Autograph Collection, 1826-1950 Descriptive Summary Title : Autograph Collection Creator: University of South Florida Dates : 1826-1950 ID Number : A60 Size: 5 boxes Abstract: The Autograph Collection is a series of materials acquired and curated by the University of South Florida library, including correspondence, photographs, and assorted signatures.The second series in this collection consists of 49 personal autograph books from the United States, with two books written in the German language. Language(s): English German Repository: Special Collections University of South Florida Libraries 4202 East Fowler Ave., LIB122 Tampa, Florida 33620 Phone: 813-974-2731 - Fax: 813-396-9006 Contact Special Collections Administrative Summary Provenance: University of South Florida Use Conditions: None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/for more information. Preferred Citation: Autograph Collection, Special Collections, University of South Florida Tampa Library. Biographical Note Autograph albums emerged from a mostly Dutch and German tradition during the 16th century. These books were exchanged amongst friends and acquaintances in order to collect signatures, personal messages, keepsakes, verses, and illustrations. European immigrants transmitted these books to America, wherein these albums experienced a height of popularity during the 19th century. Scope Note This collections consists of two series. Series one includes signed correspondence, signed photographs and programs, and miscellaneous autographs. Signatures are from notable politicians, performers, businessmen, and distinguished members of the armed forces. These item range from 1826-1950. Series two consists of autograph albums from the United States, 1835-1928. Known publishers of these albums include Leavitt & Allen, New York and J. C. Riker, New York. Arrangement Note: The autograph albums are arranged alphabetically by last name. Arrangement The autograph albums are arranged alphabetically by last name. Subject Headings Personal Names: Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950 Bloxham, William Dunnington, 1835-1911 Caldicott, Helen Clemenceau, Georges, 1841-1929. Flagler, Henry Morrison, 1830-1913 Fleming, Francis P. (Francis Philip), 1841-1908 Freeman, Douglas Southall, 1886-1953 Joffre, Joseph Jacques Césaire, 1852-1931 Moseley, William Dunn, 1795-1863 Pepper, Claude, 1900-1989 Rand, Sally, 1904-1979 Reid, Robert Raymond, 1789-1841 Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973 Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Subject Terms: Autograph albums Autograph verse Celebrities -- Photographs Correspondence. Photography Genre/Form Terms: Autographs COLLECTION CONTENTS Series 1 : Signed Documents and Photographs BOX 1 FOLDER 1 FOLDER 1 ITEM : Autograph Card--G. Clemenceau Scope/Content: 3x5 card with cardboard mat. G. Clemenceau is Georges Clemenceau, who was the 72nd Prime Minister of France. He served from 10/26/06 to 7/24/09. The card shows an address of "15, rue Montaigne." It also shows a greeting in French. FOLDER 1 ITEM : Autograph Picture--J. Joffre Scope/Content: Picture 4.5 x 7.5 and round initials seal with cardboard mat. J. Joffre is Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre, who was Marshall of France during WWI. The photograph is autographed to Dr. Marcus Benjamin and dated 11/26/1920. Dr. Benjamin was an editor and chemist. He lived from 1857 to 1932. FOLDER 2 FOLDER 2 ITEM : Signed Letter--D. S. Freeman Scope/Content: D. S. Freeman is Douglas Southall Freeman, famed biographer, who wrote the Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command and George Washington, a biography. The letter is dated December 29, 1945 and was addressed to Leland M. Hawes, Thonotosassa, Florida. The letterhead is "The Richmond News Leader" with the listing of "Office of the Editor." The imprinted envelope is with the letter. FOLDER 3 FOLDER 3 ITEM : Signed Card--Irving Bacheller, 1919 Scope/Content: Irving Bacheller signed and inscribed a 3 ½ x 5 card. "gladly complies with the request of Miss Jane Fullerton" of Riverside, Conn. on 9/11/19. Bacheller wrote The Master of Silence and A Boy for the Ages. There is a "Certificate of Authenticity" from the History Store, dated 9/14/2000. FOLDER 4 FOLDER 4 ITEM : Autograph--Helen Caldicott Scope/Content: Autograph is on ripped plain paper, no other words. Helen Caldicott was born in Sydney, Australia and is a nuclear and environmental activist. FOLDER 5 FOLDER 5 ITEM : Autograph Picture--Sally Rand Scope/Content: Picture is 6.5 x 4 , b&w. Real name is Harriet Helen Gould Beck. She acted on stage and in silent movies. She is best known as a fan dancer and for creating the bubble dance. The picture is full length with Rand wrapped in a boa. On the back of the photograph is printing which indicates that the picture was originally in a program when she appeared in Tampa. FOLDER 5 ITEM : Signed Memo--H. M. Flagler, 1896 Scope/Content: H. M. Flagler is Henry Morrison Flagler. He was a tycoon and businessman. He is claimed to be responsible for developing the east coast of Florida and Miami. The memorandum is dated 10/17/1896 and has in blue ink printed on the top right, his initials and address of 26 Broadway, New York. It is addressed to C. Buckman, Esq. and informs him [Buckman] that Flagler does not care to consider some property for purchase. He was a real estate executive, civil servant, merchant, and community leader in Jacksonville. His papers, when he was in real estate, are in the Special Collections department at the University of North Florida. FOLDER 6 FOLDER 6 ITEM : Autograph--Harrison Reed Scope/Content: Harrison Reed was the 9th Governor of Florida. He served from 7/4/1868 -- 1/7/1873. The autograph is a cutout from a letter or document. Also in the sleeve is a handwritten poem. The poem is "The Three Kings" by Henry W. Longfellow. The handwriting on the paper does not match a copy of Longfellow's found on the internet (2007). In pencil, upper right corner are the words "autograph Harrison Reed." The writing on the poem does not match the autograph of Reed. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Photograph--Harrison Reed Scope/Content: 6 ½ x 4 inch, with backing. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--Albert W. Gilchrist, 7/18/1910 Scope/Content: Albert Waller Gilchrist was the 20th Governor of Florida. He served from 1/5/1909 to 1/7/1913. The letter is dated 7/18/1910 and is on letterhead of the Executive Chamber. The official seal of the State of Florida is on the letterhead and is an early version of the current seal. The letter is to A. M Taylor of St. Augustine appointing him as a delegate to the third National Good Roads Congress in Niagara Fall, N.Y. The letter also serves as Mr. Taylor's credential to the Congress. An "Arthur Jackson" is referenced for contact on additional information. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--W. D. Bloxham, 1/9/1902 Scope/Content: William Dunnington Bloxham was the 13th and 17th Governor of Florida. His terms were 1/4/1881 to 1/6/1885 and 1/5/1897 to 1/8/1891. The letter is dated 1/9/1902 and was sent from Tallahassee, Florida. It is addressed to a Reverend A. W. Shields of Jacksonville. Mr. Bloxham is submitting a $5.00 check to pay the annual dues to the Florida Historical Society. Mr. Bloxham references George W. Wilson as the Secretary of the Florida Historical Society. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--Cary A. Hardee, 10/11/1921 Scope/Content: Cary Augusta Hardee was the 23rd Governor of Florida. The letter was written 10/11/1921 when he was governor and is addressed to Dr. Lincoln Hulley, President of Stetson University. Dr. Hulley was the 2nd President of Stetson University. Mr. Hardee was writing a letter for John B. Stetson, Jr., who was the son of the founder of Stetson University. Mr. Stetson, at that time, was representing the Florida Historical Society. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--Claude Pepper, 3/28/1942 Scope/Content: Claude Pepper was a politician, affiliated with the Democratic Party. The letter was written on 3/28/1942 when Pepper was a senator from Florida and a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations. The letter is addressed to L. Seth Schnitman of Sanford, Florida. Pepper is responding to a request for information and there was an enclosure. There are 2 envelopes with the letter. Both are from Claude Pepper as he signed his name over the stamp area, indicating that postage was free and the return address is the US Senate. One is a window envelope and it is stamped "returned to sender, 1942" with no checked reason. The other envelope is addressed to A. D. Zachary, Jr. of Sanford, Florida. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--R. R. Reid, 5/30/1826 Scope/Content: R. R. Reid is Robert Raymond Reid. He was the 4th territorial governor of Florida, serving from 12/2/1839 until his death on 7/1/1841. This letter was written on May 30, 1826 and was directed to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War. At the time of the letter, Mr. Reid was a city judge for Augusta, Georgia. In the letter, also signed by a "Y. Walker", the pair is recommending that John White, a citizen of Augusta, be considered for acceptance into the US Military Academy at West Point. FOLDER 7 FOLDER 7 ITEM : Letter--G. W. Jermain(e), 11/22/1831 Scope/Content: The letter is from G. W. Jermain(e), Albany, N. Y., and addressed to M. F. Palmer, Esq., of White Creek, N. Y. It is dated 11/22/1831. The letter discusses the purchase of furniture and gives intent to purchase using C. Rice as the buyer. [No information located about said parties.] On the bottom of the letter is a notation that Henry Clay was elected as the Senator from Kentucky.
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