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To his good friend, Beryl Harold Levy [made the philosophy of law his special field.] My dear Dr. Levy: Caring as I do for scholarship, you will have some measure of the way I feel about your desire to dedicate your new book to me. But I must content myself with the simple word that I feel honored. Of course I am eager to see your book, but I shall wait until it comes to me in its appropriate and final garb. When Court is in session, one is largely a prisoner, and, in addition, I have had a bad back that practically eliminates free time and energy. And so I regret much not to be able to see you. Very sincerely yours, Felix Frankfurter.

FRANKFURTER, FELIX . (1882 -1965) Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Typed Letter Signed, on “Supreme Court” Stationery, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 1940.
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AGNEW, SPIRO. (1918-96) The thirty-ninth Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard M. Nixon, and the fifty-fifth Governor of Maryland. He is most famous for his resignation in 1973 after he was charged with the crime of tax evasion. He is also noted for his quick rise in politics - going in six years from County Executive to Vice President
Autograph Quotation unsigned, 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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ARENDT, HANNAH. (1906-75) German political theorist.
Typed Letter Signed, in German, two pages on one 4to sheet of printed personalized stationery, New York City, December 8, 1970.
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To Harry Chester of the London-based group of the Ornithological Society. I have had the pleasure of receiving your favor of the 10th of July last, and am particularly gratified by the compliment paid me by the very respectable Society of which you are Secretary. Please tender to the gentlemen whom you represent and accept for yourself especially my grateful acknowledgement of the honor done me. It will always give me pleasure to promote by any opportunity the objects contemplated by the Society. Beautifully signed, John Jacob Astor.

ASTOR, JOHN JACOB . (1763-1848) German born, American multimillionaire. Through lucrative dealings in fur, real estate, and opium, Astor became the first millionaire in the United States.
Manuscript Letter Signed, 4to, New York, September 23, 1837.
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BADEN POWELL ROBERT LORD. (1857-1941) Lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, and founder of the Scout Movement. Baden-Powell served in the British Army from 1876 until 1910 in India and Africa. In 1899, during the Second Boer War in South Africa, Baden-Powell successfully defended the city in the Siege of Mafeking. Several of his military books, written for military reconnaissance and scout training in his African years, were also read by boys. Based on those earlier books, he wrote Scouting for Boys, published in 1908 by Pearson, for youth readership. During writing, he tested his ideas through a camping trip on Brownsea Island with the local Boys' Brigade and sons of his friends that began on 1 August 1907, which is now seen as the beginning of Scouting.
Exceptional long Autograph Letter Signed, 10 sides 8vo., Farleyer House, Aberfeldy, 27th September 1905. With original autograph envelope.
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BARTON, CLARA. (1821–1912) American teacher and humanitarian best known for organizing the American Red Cross.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, 4pp, Oxford, November 29, 1905.
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An angry letter to L. Hefetz, challenging an article by Joseph Frankl. "When the war [WWI] broke out, I, together with Y. Ben-Zvi (we were both students at the University in Constantinople) went to the military commander of Jerusalem, Zecai [?] Bey, with a request to organize a militia to defend the country. The commander agreed, and several tens of young people, among them the author Y. H. Brenner, enlisted and already began military training. But when the matter became known to Jemal pasha, who was then in Damascus, he gave an order to dissolve this unit. I do not know from where he [Frankl] took some document dated April 6. The story took place in the month of September 1914. As for the 'Zion Mule Corps,' we both opposed it (Jabotinsky also opposed it, and did not join Trumpeldor) but there is no truth to his [Frankl's] claim that we opposed the Legion; Ben-Zvi and I founded the American branch of the Legion, as part which we returned to Aretz [Eretz Israel]. I have no knowledge of any German Foreign Ministry documents about Ben-Zvi or me. I have never heard of any and doubt that Frankl has seen them. There is not one bit of truth in the story that through Brandeis we approached . (?) to allow us to return. This is a foolish made-up story. In Constantinople there was no American Ambassador named Elkins. No copy was ever sent to the German Foreign Ministry. And from where Frankl pulled these made-up fairy tales - I do not know. When did this article appear in The Jewish Chronicle? I will send a denial of this made-up nonsense to the newspaper." Signed, "With thanks, D. Ben Gurion."

BEN GURION, DAVID. (1886-1973). Polish-born Israeli politician. Proclaimed independence of Israel in 1948 and became head of the provisional government 1948-49.
Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew, 2 separate pages 8vo (one page shortened), Tel Aviv, Feb 15, 1966. An angry letter to L.
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Ben Zvi writes, "Shalom to you Mr. Zilberberg, A few weeks ago I spoke with Mr. Dobkin and Mr. Shapiro about...and they promised to look into the matter after they receive the (immigration) certificates. I ask you to look into the matter and allow the immigration of the son...." He signs, "With much respect, I. Ben Zvi".

BEN-ZVI, YITZHAK. (1884-1963) Jewish historian, Labor Zionist leader, and the second and longest serving President of Israel.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, in Hebrew, n.p., March 1938.
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He writes a note on the right lower margin, in pencil, "E. has left for England, means to return for the Summer." Along the left margin he typed his address in red noting that he wants his name spelled, "A. S. Bergmann...." In the typed letter, he refers to Nestor Makhno (1889-1935) a Ukrainian anarchist who lived in Paris. Berkmann writes that, "Nestor is worse off than any of the others...has o ne leg shattered by bullets and cannot do hard work. Other work is not to be found...he has a touch of consumption...." Berkman also mentions fellow anarchist Max Tcherniak or Cherniak. Fragile paper with chips and cracks along two margins not affecting text.

BERKMAN, ALEXANDER. (1870-1936) Russian immigrant who became an American writer, radical anarchist, and would-be assassin. Berkman was a leading member of the anarchist movement. He was the lover and close associate of Emma Goldman, a Lithuanian-born anarchist with whom he collaborated frequently and organized civil rights and anti-war campaigns.
Autograph Note, Unsigned, on Typed Letter Unsigned, folio, Paris, March 5, 1925.
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As President of Bethune-Cookman College she writes to a colleague, My dear Dr. Holmes, I very much desire to have you go over the enclosed letter I am preparing for the General Education Board. Please make any corrections or suggestions that you may deem wiseI want to get it into their office by April 1st, at the latest, as they have their Spring meeting sometime in AprilPlease be assured of our gratitude for your continued warm interest. I feel greatly encouraged now over the prospects for the permanency of our Institution. She signs in full, Mary McLeod Bethune.

BETHUNE, MARY MCLEOD. (1875-1965) American educator born to former slaves, she is best known for founding a school in 1904 that later became part of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, on “Bethune-Cookman College” stationery, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 25, 1939.
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BLOCH, ERNST. (1885-1977) German Marxist philosopher influenced by Hegel and Marx, believed that in a utopian world without oppression and exploitation, there would always exist a truly revolutionary force.
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 8vo,Tubingen, Germany, October 30, 1962.
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Bruce was a recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia in which capacity he signed deeded transactions, the formal documents of which are represented here, signed, "B. K. Bruce."

BRUCE, BLANCHE KELSO. (1841-98) American politician and first African-American Senator.
Document Signed (2), folio, Washington, D.C. September 20, 1890 and August 9, 1890.
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BUBER, MARTIN. (1878-1965). A renowned Jewish philosopher, storyteller, and pedagogue.
Typed Letter .Signed., in German, 8vo, Jerusalem, July 20th, 1961.
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Churchill writes to the Swiss paint manufacturer, Willy Sax, I was certainly not offended by your suggestion, but I think that you are right to decide not to publish for the present Signed, Winston S. Churchill.

CHURCHILL , WINSTON SPENCER. (1874-1965) British politician known chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. He served as Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. A noted statesman and orator, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, historian, writer, and artist. He is the only British Prime Minister who has ever received the Nobel Prize in Literature and the second person to be made an Honorary Citizen of the United States.
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, (London, S.W.7.) at La Pausa, Roquebrune-Cap Martin, February 20, 1957
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CHURCHILL WINSTON SPENCER . (1874-1965). British politician known chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. A noted statesman and orator, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a Nobel Prize winning writer, and an artist.
Typed Letter Signed, on “Chartwell” stationery, 4to, Westerham, Kent, November 4, 1946.
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To Willy Sax. The Customs cleared your packet of colors yesterday for which I owe you 164.20 Swiss Francs. I am arranging to transfer this across the Exchange. There is a very serious question I wish to ask you about your Tempera. Is it durable if painted on top of oils, and are oils durable if painted on top of Tempera. It seems to me it would be a great convenience to mingle the two. But one would rest on a sure foundation. I would be very much obliged if you would send me three tubes of the flesh-tinted oil color. No. 98 (rose de cadmium). Boldly signed, Yours Sincerely, Winston S. Churchill. Envelope included.

CHURCHILL, WINSTON SPENCER. (1874-1965) British politican know chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. A noted statesman and orator, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a Nobel Prize winning writer, and an artist.
Typed Letter Signed, on “Chartwell” stationery, 4to, Westerham, Kent, November 4, 1946.
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This document is from one of the most critical moments of the French Revolution. With an Austrian army at its border, the new government was in grave danger. On August 10, 1792 , the people of Paris stormed the Tuileries, commemorated on the vignette at the top of this document. The royal family was imprisoned, although the monarchy was not formally abolished until the end of September. On September 2, Danton delivered one of his most rousing and terrifying speeches, calling on the people to conquer their enemy through daring, more daring and still more daring! The result was one of the bloodiest massacres ever seen in Paris. For four days, the mob went on the rampage, emptying prisons and massacring the inmates, aristocrats, priests and common criminals. The day after the massacres came to an end, this law was passed on September 7, benefiting those who had suffered under an abusive regime.

DANTON, GEORGES JACQUES. (1759-1794). French Revolutionary Leader.
Manuscript Document Signed, certified true copy of a ruling by the National Assembly reinstating Pierre Marie Maurice, formerly of the National Guard, who had been dismissed by Lafayette. Two pages folio in French, with vignette of the figure of justice,
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DIX‚ DOROTHEA LYNDE. (1802-1887)‚ American humanitarian‚ crusader for the reform of the treatment of the insane. Throughout the Civil War she served as a superintendent of women nurses.
Autograph Letter Signed, 3 pages on one 8vo sheet of lined stationery, Newport, August 22, 1880.
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DOUGLAS, WILLIAM O. (1898-1980). Supreme Court Justice. Taught corporate law at Columbia and Yale before joining Securities & Exchange Commission.
Photograph Signed with large white borders 4to, n.p., n.d.
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Du Bois answers three questions: 1. Was your scientific debut easy or difficult? 2. Did means of living enable you to make yourself known in science? 3. What workmade yourself more famous? Which do you consider your masterpiece? In reply, Du Bois answers. (1) If I had been dependent on recognition by White American universities, I would had no chance even though I had a Harvard Ph. D., and had studied three semesters at Berlin. But in our Negro colleges I easily found work. Their standards were lower than the white schools but they were raising them and in this I could help. (2) I had no private means but was dependent entirely on my salary as teacher and writer. (3) I began in the United States the scientific study of the problems of cultural contact between whites and blacks. My historical studies of the Negro are most important, The Suppression of the African slave trade in America, Black Reconstruction, and the World and Africa. Boldly signed, W.E.B. Du Bois.

DU BOIS, WILLIAM EDWARD BURGHARDT. (1868 -1963). American civil rights activist, public intellectual, Pan-Africanist, sociologist, educator, historian, writer, editor, poet, and scholar.
Original Typed Document Signed, 4to, N.Y., n.d.
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