London: Rudolf Ackermann, 1815. First Edition. A classic book justly famous for its magnificent plates. The plates in this copy are good strong impressions, with intense color. 1,000 copies were printed and issued in 20 monthly parts, appearing first in May 1814. The portraits of Founders were printed separately to..... Read More about A History of the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings

Garden City, New York: 6 Old Westbury Road, 25 October 1957. Writing to Hartley regarding his education and his writing, “the person who wants to write clearly must work hard and long himself,” citing his literary experiences in high school followed by his college years as an English major. He..... Read More about Autograph letter, signed “J. Adams”

Pattenburg, New Jersey: 20 November 1957. Responding to Hartley's letter asking about some biographical details and also about the importance of her education to her writing. “I do want to state quite emphatically that I believe in as good an education as anybody can get. Personally I find knowledge acquired..... Read More about Typed letter signed “Martha Albrand”

Walpole, NH: Cheever Felch, 1810. Tenth Edition. Read More about A Grammatical System of the English Language: Comprehending a Plain and Familiar Scheme of...

London: 1 November, 1957. "Self-discipline is the professional writer's primary need" Interesting letter from Ambler, in answer to the question, "How important to you was your high school education, and is college experience necessary for creative writing?" Ambler points out that in England "there is no real equivalent of 'high..... Read More about Typed Letter Signed ("Eric Ambler") to Westley S. Hartley, in response to the latter's...

Amherst, Mass: vp, 1822-1945. Edward Dickinson (1803-1874), father of Emily, was a prominent Amherst lawyer, treasurer of Amherst College, and U.S. Congressman. He was the son of Samuel Fowler Dickinson, one of the founders of Amherst College. He graduated from Yale in 1823, and opened a law office in Amherst..... Read More about Extensive File of Catalogues of Faculty and Students, from 1822 to 1945

Amherst, Mass: Published by J.S. & C. Adams, 1838 & 1839. First edition. Read More about Hoaræ Colleginæ. A Literrary Periodical conducted by the Undergraduates of Amherst College

London: Published by the Author 10 Soho Square, 1828. ETON ATLAS. With 4pp. of 8vo ads for Arrowsmith tipped in at back. With this book advertised as "Speedily will be published" crossed out and "just published" supplied in pen with " Pr. 2..2..0" supplied in ink as well. Read More about Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Noti. A Comparative Atlas of Ancient and Modern Geography from Original...

Derry, New Hampshire: 25 May 1959. Replying to Hartley's enquiry about her writing and education. She describes how one teacher greatly affected her by introducing her to contemporary literature and having them keep “thought books.” She writes that college helps in exposing one to a wide range of ideas, “One..... Read More about Typed letter signed “Shirley Barker”

1919. Annotated in Berrbohm's hand in pencil upper left " 'We are realising that education, as a Latin poet said, is something that changes mind and will. On all sides this doctrine of education is being preached today. We are busy deflecting the mind and will of adults and children..... Read More about An English Working Class Family 1919

Hanover, Ind: Published by Joseph G. Monfort Hanover College Press, 1835. Read More about Oxford Addresses: Being the Inaugural Address, and Address to the Graduates of Miami University

Warwick: Dec 18 1820; 9th June 1824. Read More about Two handwritten poems by by Jonathan Blake 3d, the first entitled "The Season of...

Auburn: Published for the Authors, 1865. Memoirs of Eminent Blind Authors. Includes memoirs of several eminent blind authors including Homer, Blacklock, Holman, Wilson, Huber, Miss Alice Holmes, Miss Frances Jane Crosby, Miss Cynthia Bullock and others. There is a collection of poems by blind authors including L. V. Hall, Frances..... Read More about Beauties and Achievements of the Blind