Brigitte and Harry Spiro autograph collection | Collections | The Huntington

Brigitte and Harry Spiro autograph collection | Collections | The Huntington

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Image of an outdoor scene with explorer Christopher Columbus presenting Native Americans before the throne of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in Barcelona, Spain, with servants, soldiers, onlookers, and buildings in background.
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Columbus at the court of Barcelona
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Image of Christopher Columbus presenting treasures, goods, and Native American Indians to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain in a richly appointed throne room surrounded by courtiers and onlookers; print produced for the World's Fair Columbian Exhibition.
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Autograph and manuscript fragment collection
Manuscripts
This small group of material is made up of autographs (of both identified and unidentified people), fragments, and miscellaneous letters. The identified autographs include: Albert, Prince Consort to Queen Victoria; Queen Caroline of Great Britain; Anna Esipova; and several 19th century American politicians such as Galusha Grow, Joseph W. Keifer, Michael C. Kerr, William Pennington, and Samuel J. Randall. The collection also contains miscellaneous material that was removed from books here at The Huntington. There are also several letters with unidentified authors. The collection also includes a manuscript by Eliphalet Spencer of Suffield, Connecticut, dated 1771, which seems to be Spencer practicing his signature and handwriting.
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Harry and Celia Cassman collection
Manuscripts
Collection contains three John Quincy Adams autograph letters or notes signed to: Benjamin Waterhouse, 1817 February 9 (HM 52212); John Adams, 1817 December 26 (HM 52213); and Mrs. W.D. Lewis, 1832 April 8 (HM 52215). Also present is one Marquis de Lafayette, New York, autograph letter signed to Joseph Lewis and James Kilmer, Philadelphia, 1824 September 22 (HM 52214). John Quincy Adams' letter to Benjamin Waterhouse is written from Ealing, London, and discusses British politics and an attack on the Prince Regent George IV's coach in London; his note to John Adams concerns finances and the bankruptcy of Robert Bird. Lafayette's letter relates to his upcoming visit to Philadelphia.
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Harry and Celia Cassman collection
Manuscripts
Collection contains three John Quincy Adams autograph letters or notes signed to: Benjamin Waterhouse, 1817 February 9 (HM 52212); John Adams, 1817 December 26 (HM 52213); and Mrs. W.D. Lewis, 1832 April 8 (HM 52215). Also present is one Marquis de Lafayette, New York, autograph letter signed to Joseph Lewis and James Kilmer, Philadelphia, 1824 September 22 (HM 52214).John Quincy Adams' letter to Benjamin Waterhouse is written from Ealing, London, and discusses British politics and an attack on the Prince Regent George IV's coach in London; his note to John Adams concerns finances and the bankruptcy of Robert Bird. Lafayette's letter relates to his upcoming visit to Philadelphia.
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Agnew, Spiro
Manuscripts
8 items: LAT news stories and editorials, all 1968, the year Agnew was chosen as Nixon's v.p. running-mate. Headlines include: "Agnew picked ...to promote unity," 8/9/1968 ; "Reaction to choice of Agnew," 8/18/1968 ; "No crowds at airport...L.A. silence greets Agnew," 9/20/1968.
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