Diary details the 1864 wartime experiences of Lot Abraham, farmer and future Iowa state senator, who served in the 4th Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War.
Meridel Le Sueur (1900 - 1966) was born in Murray, Iowa, and spent most of her life in the Midwest. She has been recognized as one of the leading proletarian short story writers of the 1930s. Her 1978 novel The Girl was reissued by West End Press...
American Paper Company, Chicago -- ad folder printed on American Book paper (n.d.) -- Andrews & Lewerth, Inc., New York -- folder introducing E.P. Archibald, recently-appointed salesman (n.d.) -- Ashcroft Manufacturing Company, New York -- 2 copies...
Allegheny Insurance Co., Pittsburgh -- ad card with formal reminder of date of expiration of policy printed on one side (c. 1880's) -- Armstrong Cork Company, St. Louis -- business card printed on paper-thin piece of genuine cork (n.d.) -- William...