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Emblem books are a variety of illustrated book, primarily produced in the sixteenth through the eighteenth century. They consist of collections of three?part compositions, each made up of an illustration, a motto (serving as the title of the piece) and an epigram or other written text. It is not uncommon ...

This collection primarily consists of the outgoing correspondence of Emil Straka during his time in the United States Army from 1917-1919. Most of his letters are written to Lillian Rose (1901-1969), whom he married after the war, and various members of his family. Straka wrote from Camp Grant in Rockford, ...

Ms. documents. Shelfmark: Urbana, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Post-1650 MS 156. Documents 3 and 17 contain a wax seal; document 9 had a similar seal now removed. Documents 5 and 7 contain the name "Alexand Chocke"; possibly a witness or notary? Document 11 has two names listed in the corner (witnesses?): "John Littell" ...

This collection contains manuscript drafts and published works, correspondence, financial documents, photographs, and personal documents belonging to Stuart David Engstrand (1904-1955) and Sophia Belzer Engstrand (1908-1963). [u][b]See Administrative/Biographical History for more information.[/b][/u]

Printed page of sermon writings for the fourth and fifth day after the Epiphany.

The collected papers of Romantic Period scholar, writer, and editor, David V. Erdman. David Erdman received critical acclaim for his work on Romantic Period writers, most notably William Blake. However, despite his scholarly accomplishments, David Erdman would face difficulties in the academic world due to his communist political beliefs. The collection ...

Papers of Charles Evans, librarian, bibliographer and author of American Bibliography, 1639-1820; his wife, Lena Y. Evans; and his sons Charles Evans, Jr., Eliot H. Evans and John Evans. Includes letters, scrapbooks, bankbooks, published and unpublished literary and scholarly manuscripts, manuscript speeches, ledger books, personal documents, notes and photos, graphs ...

The Evron Collins Miniature Book Collection is comprised of over 4,000 miniature books and 5.75 cubic feet of archival materials, which include personal and business correspondence with preeminent miniature book publishers, booksellers, and collectors; newspaper and magazine clippings relating to miniature books; administrative materials of the Miniature Book Society; and ...