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In memoriam. Dea. John K. Chase, died Lowell, Mass., March 5, 1879
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Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
A four-page letter from John Chase to his brother Benjamin Chase (1799-1889), written from Washington, D.C., about the public and political reactions following the inauguration of John Quincy Adams (1767-1848). In the letter he details the fallout of the 1824 presidential election and the outcry from the supporters of Andrew Jackson, including the burning of Henry Clay in effigy. Chase also talks about the writings of Pennsylvania Congressman George Kremer (1775-1854), the election of New Hampshire Representative Nehemiah Eastman (1782-1856), and politics in Peru and Greece. He also states he will send more about Adams' inauguration to their father via Governor Bell. Accompanied by a typescript of the letter.
mssHM 84503
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Rare Books
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Manuscripts
This collection is what is known as an autograph collection and Kane spent years, not only collecting autographs of famous people on his own, but also acquiring the collections of other autograph seekers. This material spans multiple centuries and formats: from a 15th century manuscript on vellum to a 1951 typewritten letter. The collection includes accounts, letters, photographs, poems, government papers and royal proclamations, signed by, among others, actors and actresses, authors, explorers, kngs, magicians, queens, politicians, scientists, singers, and soldiers. Many of the famous people in this collection are also to be found in other manuscript collections in the Huntington Library.
KAL 731
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Manuscripts
Typewritten.
mssBicknell papers
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Manuscripts
The collection consists primarily of correspondence related to the professional activities of John Dustin Bicknell, who was a partner in several Los Angeles law firms. In addition, the collection also includes 51 bound volumes (19 letter books, account books, journals, etc.), six rolled documents and maps, and two photographs.
mssBicknell papers