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A pamphlet with information about the Chicago Sunday Evening Club including attendees, music, offered programs, and lists of presenters and officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04
A pamphlet describing the features of the Automatic Fire Escape.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-05
Pamphlet advertising John G. Scorer’s lecture “The Story of Old Glory” on the history of the American flag.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-01
A list of the officers and members of the Horticultural Society of New York for 1911. Portions of the pamphlet define the different levels of membership, as well as the purpose and activities of the society.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03
Jefferson Seligman summarizes the recent meeting to consider the need for a salaried president of the New York chapter of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It was determined that Alfred Wagstaff, the current president, should stay on and receive a yearly honorarium. Seligman lists the Society’s current work and goals, which focus primarily on educational initiatives to promote animal welfare throughout the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-24
J. M. Cheatham claims to have had a revelation concerning Eden and the promise of resurrection, and attempts to convey this through dense, wandering prose. At the end of the pamphlet, Cheatham explains how he came to have his revelation, and how his life fits into it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-18
A description of the Camp Fire Club of America’s standard of honors program including the class systems, areas of skill, and a list of honors awarded to individuals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-10
T. Gilbert Pearson, Secretary of the National Audubon Society, urges readers of his pamphlet to work against a bill currently in the New York Legislature which would allow for the sale of plumage of many birds that have historically been protected. Pearson urges letters to be written protesting the bill in order to drive opposition in the New York Assembly. He additionally offers his opinion on several other pieces of legislature relating to birds and conservation of wildlife.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-10
Informational handout about the International Children’s School Farm League including a its declaration of purpose, a summary of work done in 1909, and a list of officials.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-09
Brief pamphlet listing dates for the meetings of the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, names of officers and members of special committees, and a brief history of the organization.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
The Immigration League of Australia’s manifesto, which aims to encourage more immigration to Australia from Europe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01
Extracts from numerous letters address the need to act against the ills of the day, including political corruption, partisanship, influence of money in elections, and the attack on democratic electoral principals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-24
Preliminary newspaper circular sent out before the first meeting of the Illinois Federation for Country Life Progress. It outlines the purpose of the organization and the meeting and lists the three sessions that will take place.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
A portion of a speech said to have been given by Patrick Henry just before the Declaration of Independence was signed, in which Henry urges the delegates to sign the document. The text is followed by an analysis relating the text to the present day. Later pages of the pamphlet are missing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Form requesting contributions for an enlarged edition of the Book of Quotations, Grave & Gay published to support the Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The pamphlet includes information about other contributors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-06
The New York Chamber of Commerce approves the Seamen’s Church Institute of New York’s plan to erect a building near the Custom House to house seamen coming into the port. It will provide a safe place for them to stay and spend time while in port.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-02
Political figures and leaders from Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Utah are invited to the Second Annual Convention of the Western Slope Development Congress in Delta, Colorado. The congress aims to address matters related to the improvement of the Western Slope territory. Issues discussed will include railroad and public highway improvement and the management of minerals, water, and other natural resources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-01
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-19
National American Women Suffrage Association
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