Harvard Library bookplate collection, 1764-1960

This collection contains samples of bookplate labels that were pasted into books held in the libraries of Harvard University, dating from 1764 to 1960. The collection includes bookplates arranged chronologically and bookplates of the Harvard College Library and departmental libraries arranged alphabetically. The collection also contains correspondence related to bookplates, dating from 1918 to 1921, and a list of printed seals used in Harvard College Library. Some of the bookplates include handwritten inscriptions, while others are blank. There are six 18th century bookplates with inscriptions documenting gifts and bequests made following the 1764 fire that destroyed the bulk of Harvard's Library from Marblehead, Massachusetts, minister John Barnard (1681-1770; Harvard AB 1700); New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth (1696-1770; Harvard AB 1715); Portsmouth, New Hampshire, merchant Thomas Wibird (1706-1765; Harvard AB 1728); and merchant Thomas Lee (died 1787) of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Inventory of Silver Plate, Belonging to Harvard College, and in the Keeping of the President, 1886 December 8

Black and white composition book sent to the Harvard College Library containing a typed "copy of notes made in the spring of 1886" by John H. Buck. Includes historical information, and physical descriptions and valuations of the Great Salt, the Stoughton Cup, the Browne Cup, and the christening basin acquired with the donation of Oliver Wendell, as well as notes on other gifts of silver.

Children's books for Christmas presents : an annotated list /

"This is a list of one hundred books, selected by the Public Library Commission of Indiana to form a collection suitable for gifts for children"--P. 3.

Arne and the Christmas star : a story of Norway /

At home in his village, Arne and his family prayed for the return of the freighter Stjerne, which was fighting against storms at sea in order to get back to the village. It was Christmas season and the Stjerne was the Christmas ship this year. It's mission was to bring gifts to the village. But more important to Arne, his brother Gustave was first mate on that ship and he and his family prayed for his safe return. This is the story of how Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship back safely to port.

William McKinley papers [microform]

Gifts of George B. Cortelyou, Sr. and Jr., 1935-46; and other gifts, purchases and transfers, 1902-59.

Pian lei liu shu tong.

Mode of access: Internet.

Essays,

Omits New England reformers.

A golden wedding, and other tales,

A golden wedding.--Lamentations of Jeremiah Johnson.--Uncle Mingo's "speculations."--The Widder Johnsing.--Christmas gifts.--"Blink."--Jessekiah Brown's courtship.--Crazy Abe.--Queen Anne.--Camelia Riccardo.--The woman's exchange of Simpkinsville.--"Oh, shoutin's mighty sweet."--Lucindy.

The fine arts in philanthropy.

Mode of access: Internet.

Essays : second series /

The poet.--Experience.--Character.--Manners.--Gifts.--Nature.--Politics.--Nominalist and realist.--New England reformers.

Policy, board and staff : an introduction for not-for-profit community arts organizations /

From the proceedings of a workshop held September 29-30, 1977, in Rockford, Ill., sponsored by the Illinois Arts Council and the Rockford Arts Council.

Die Geistesgaben der ersten Christen, insbesondre die sogenannte Gabe der Sprachen : eine exegetische Entwickelung /

Includes bibliographical references.

The works of John Woolman : in two parts.

Pt. 1. A journal of the life and travels of John Woolman, in the service of the gospel -- Pt. 2. Some considerations on the keeping of Negroes. Considerations on pure wisdom, and human policy; on labor; on schools; and on the right use of the Lord's outward gifts. Considerations on the true harmony of mankind. Remarks on sundry subjects. An epistle to the quarterly and monthly meeting of Friends. A word of remembrance and caution to the rich.

T. Flavii Syntrophi Instrumentum donationis ineditum. Gustavo Hugoni, aug., regi Hannov. ab intim. iustit. consil. ... summorum in utroque iure honorum solemne semiseculare d. x. mai. prox. celebraturo, iusso ordinis ictorum Vratislaviensium ut gratularetur, edidit et illustravit Ph. Eduardus Huschke ...

Mode of access: Internet.

Traité des donations entre vifs et des testamens, ou Commentaire du titre II du livre III du Code civil. /

Mode of access: Internet.