Manuscripts

Michael Ramirez cartoon collection

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Description: Collection includes two Los Angeles Times political cartoons by Michael Ramirez. One is dated 1997 and is the eighth of thirteen editions made. It includes two figures, one figure reads "I have returned," and the other reads "Look dad. Another weirdo on the beach." The second is signed by Ramirez in pencil on the lower right and is edition 175 out of 175. It reads, "I'd like to see the environmental impact report on this baby..."
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1997-1998.
Call number: mssRamirez
Creator: Ramirez, Michael(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Provenance unknown. In library as of February 2024.

Michael W. Fitzpatrick collection

Manuscripts

The collection consists of 1 scrapbook, 1 framed photograph, and 1 service record book from the Marine Service Bureau. The binding on the scrapbook is loose with some materials detached from the pages. The scrapbook contains photographs concerning Fitzpatrick's service in Cuba, Panama, and Nicaragua, as well as friends and family. Also included are several types of correspondence, marriage nuptials, and other ephemera. To note is a Tropical Radio-United Press piece titled "Cressy's History of California" (based on a tourist pamphlet by Will M. Cressy) as well as photographs of the 1931 Managua, Nicaragua earthquake. The framed photograph features Fitzpatrick on the deck of the ship Talamanca, along with other crewmembers. The service record book contains descriptive information about Fitzpatrick and his time as a seaman. Enclosed within the book are 90 Certificates of Discharge dating between 1927 and 1936, and a December 1945 letter from Fitzpatrick's cousin Honora discussing the latest news out of Ireland. Also included is a Seaman's Protection Certificate as well and other ephemera.The materials concern individuals or places associated with Fitzpatrick and his career. Among the primary subjects represented in the collection are Fitzpatrick's service in Cuba, Panama, and Nicaragua. The collection also includes information regarding Fitzpatrick's time as a student at Drury College, club memberships, and his family.

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Michael Thacher collection on Mount Wilson

Manuscripts

Correspondence, photographs, and ephemera related to Mount Wilson and the observatory located there, collected by writer Michael Thacher. Correspondence includes letters from astronomer Harlow Shapley related to potential talks and appearances, book publication, and salary difficulties for scientists; and letters from a variety of astronomers involved with the Mount Wilson Observatory, either as administrators, visiting astronomers, or lecturers. The collection also includes a photograph album of black and white photographs taken by astronomer and photographer Ferdinand Ellerman; press photographs of Edwin Hubble, James Jeans, Albert Michelson, Seth Nicholson, and John Strong; postcards depicting Mount Wilson Observatory, trails, hotel, and views; and brochures and other ephemera.

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A. Michael Noll papers

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The collection is composed primarily of published and typewritten articles by Dr. Noll, J. R. Pierce, and other authors. It also contains correspondence between Dr. Noll and J. R. Pierce as well as W. O. Baker. Several noteworthy items include the earliest piece of Dr. Noll's artwork and a letter from J. R. Pierce to Richard Nixon. Letters to and from Arthur C. Clarke are also included, which discuss Clarke's forthcoming books, and a typewritten article by J. R. Pierce provides technical counsel for the film "2001: A Space Odyssey."

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Michael Faraday letters

Manuscripts

In these eight letters, Faraday discusses a variety of topics. The letters are very short and mostly talk about various appointments or happenings at the Institution. Only one addressee can be made out: Faraday's friend John Barlow.

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Michael Redgrave letter to "Mr. Bullock,"

Manuscripts

In the letter Redgrave talks about curtain calls, two actresses, and other theater issues. The letter is written on "Garrick Club" letterhead.

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Government of the talk radio listeners...[editorial cartoon]

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An ink drawing by Doug Marlette for the New York Newsday. Image of Newt Gingrich seated in the pose of Daniel Chester French's sculpture of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial at Washington D.C. Text on the base of the column reads, "Government of the talk radio listeners, by the talk radio listeners and for the talk radio listeners." Signed and dated by Marlette, 1995 on top right corner. Lower left corner is signed in pencil, "Cart[o?]es."

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