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James Branch Cabell's Library : a Catalogue, p.32 (annotated)
A catalogue of the items, laid-in contents, and location of James Branch Cabell's personal library as it existed in 1967.
Some Mistakes of Moses
Book given to James Branch Cabell by Beatrice Houdini, from her collection. The book was originally given by the author, Robert Green Ingersoll to his friend, John G. Mills on June 24, 1880. Harry Houdini acquired the book and added his bookplate…
Letter to James Branch Cabell from Beatrice Houdini
Letter from Beatrice Houdini, wife of Harry Houdini, to James Branch Cabell requesting his autograph on a copy of The Music From Behind the Moon (which she misnamesThe Music From Beyond the Moon.) The letter is typed on mourning stationery…
The Music From Behind the Moon: An Epitome
Title page from one of Cabell's copies of this work. Beatrice Houdini once sent Cabell a copy of this book with a request for his autograph.
Funeral notices and obituaries for Louisa Nelson, preserved by James Branch Cabell in his scrapbook
Louisa Nelson was the beloved nurse of James Branch Cabell and his brothers Robert G. Cabell and John L. Cabell. She lived with the Cabell family for 25 years, employed first a a nurse, then later as a maid to the boys' mother, Anne Cabell. Louisa…
Louisa Nelson
Photographic portrait of Mrs. Louisa Nelson. Cabinet card owned by James Branch Cabell. Date given on reverse, c.1893
G.W. Davis is often noted for hiring African-American photographers James Conway Farley (in 1875) and George O. Brown (in 1879).
G.W. Davis is often noted for hiring African-American photographers James Conway Farley (in 1875) and George O. Brown (in 1879).
Political Action Handbook, 1950
Political Action Handbook created by Encampers in the Political Action Workshop, 1950. The preface reads:"We recognize that there are no hard and fast rules for political action and that this guide is brief and inadequate; nevertheless, we hope that…
Encampment for Citizenship Yearbook, 1996
Publication created by the participants (Encampers) of the Summer 1996 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship Yearbook, 1993
Publication created by the participants (Encampers) of the Summer 1993 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship Yearbook, 1992
Publication created by the participants (Encampers) of the Summer 1992 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship Yearbook, 1991
Publication created by the participants (Encampers) of the Summer 1991 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship Yearbook, 1988
Publication created by the participants (Encampers) of the Summer 1988 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship poster, 1981
Recruitment poster for the Summer 1981 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship poster, 1950
Recruitment poster for the Summer 1950 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship recruitment materials
Tri-fold brochure and poster advertising the Summer 1990 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship brochure, 1987
Recruitment brochure for the Summer of 1987 Encampment for Citizenship
Encampment for Citizenship brochure, 1958
Recruitment brochure for the Summer 1958 Encampment for Citizenship hel in Berkeley, CA and New York City.
Encampment for Citizenship brochure, 1974
Recruitment brochure for the Encampment for Citizenship Summer 1974 program
Encampment for Citizenship brochure
Cover of a recruitment brochure
Encampment for Citizenship brochure, 1964
Recruitment brochure for the Summer 1964 Encampment for Citizenship. The tear-off card refers to the 1933 pre-code movie "Design for Living" based on Noel Coward's play of the same name.
Encampment for Citizenship brochure, 1963
Recruitment brochure for the Encampment for Citizenship Summer 1963 program
Encampment for Citizenship, Fieldston, 1950
Algernon Black (wearing white) and Henry (Hank) Herman are in the front row, center.
