C.W. Roback's astrological almanac | Collections | The Huntington

C.W. Roback's astrological almanac | Collections | The Huntington

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Family pictorial almanac, for 1854
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424529
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The mysteries of astrology, and the wonders of magic : including a history of the rise and progress of astrology, and the various branches of necromancy : together with valuable directions and suggestions relative to the casting of nativities, and predictions by geomancy, chiromancy, physiognomy, etc. : also ... narratives, anecdotes, &c. illustrative of the marvels of witchcraft, spiritual phenomena, and the results of supernatural influence
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C.W. Watkins letter to J. Thomas
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Watkins writes that he is doing well, but not as well as he had hoped. He is in on two claims at around two hundred dollars each, but is not sure where he will go next, for "claims in this part of the mines is failing fast." He is enjoying the California climate, but there are "hardly any wimin girls Darn scarce." With negative photostat facsimile.
mssHM 16533
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C.W. Williams collection of early ballooning and parachuting
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The collection contains printed and manuscript material compiled by C.W. Williams related to aeronautics and parachuting in the late 19th century. Contents include: newspaper clippings, several about falls and deaths of aeronauts, promotional broadsides/advertisements for Williams & Young's air show, a letter, pencil sketches of a parachute ascent and descent (probably done by Williams), a scrapbook, and other ephemera and printed items. There is also a 7-page manuscript entitled: "Biography of the World famed aeronaut C.W. Williams...." The scrapbook contains clippings about aeronauts, ballooning, and parachuting; it is in fragile condition and many items are loose.
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Pacific Railroads Speech Of The Hon. C.W. Tozer : Speaker Of The Nevada Assembly, February 6, 1865
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36315
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Letter. To WGM. From C.W. Mollard
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The collection consists of letters, photographs and clippings related to the life and political career of William Gibbs McAdoo. Much of the McAdoo correspondence deals with his public appearances and engagements as a U.S. senator and also his failed attempt at re-election in 1938. Also of interest is McAdoo's involvement with the first Pan-American flight in 1936 and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's campaign trip to California in July 1938. There are also materials related to McAdoo's involvement with the Liberty Bond Act during World War I and the construction and management of the Hudson River Tunnels.
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