Autographs
Found in 131 Collections and/or Records:
Belle Harris autograph album
Handwritten autographs in an 81-page autograph album. These signatures and brief notes of appreciation were given to Harris from other students at the Academy.
William Henry Harrison certificate of appointment
Printed and signed document, dated March 7, 1803, designating Benjamin Chambers a Judge of the Court of Common Appeals for the county of Dearborn.
House of Commons autograph book
Autograph book compiled from slips of papers signed by members of the House of Commons to allow the bearer access to the gallery to watch the proceedings of that legislative body. A typical note says: "admit bearer to the House of Commons" and then is signed by the person granting permission. Signatures include those of W. E. Gladstone, Prime Minister of Great Britain, and those of many other politicians.
John J. A'Becket autograph, 1910
Torn piece of an envelope. The item is addressed to "Barton O. Aylesworth, DD. President of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa." "Compts of J. J. a'Becket" is also written on the item in another hand. On the reverse of the envelope "Thomas Turner A'Beckett" is written. The date of the item is unknown.
John W. Bubbles photographs, approximately 1924-1985
Contains photographs related to the professional and personal life of Bubbles. Includes photographs of Bubbles himself performing and alone with his family, including publicity photographs and headshots. Also contains autographed photographs of many people he worked with, including Fats Waller, Dinah Washington, and Fred Astaire. Also includes photographs of many of Bubbles' friends and family, including his wife Aysha de Festa and others. Materials date from approximately 1924 to 1985.
Thomas L. Kane autograph
Autograph on an extracted fly leaf from a book which was presented to J. C. Little on 17 Feb. 1840.
Austin Augustus King pardon
Printed and signed document dated 18 March 1852 granting Mathias Mosbacker full pardon for a second degree murder conviction.
Lascelles Abercrombie autograph, 1920
Autograph. The date of the item is unknown.
Letter, 1880
Handwritten and signed letter in French, dated 15 January of an unspecified year, and addressed to "Dear Sir." Aureli writes about the possibility of giving a speech.
Letter, 1952
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 11 March 1952, and addressed to "Mr. Miller." Brown responds to Miller's request for an autograph.