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Two clipped signatures of Samuel James Renwick McMillan (1826-1897), Senator 1875-1887 (R, Minnesota). AL 2pp, n.p., n.d. To Mr. Brewster. It appears that the other half of the folded note sheet removed which would have had his signature on it, and possibly more of the addressee. On M.G.F. (Matilda Griswold Frelinghuysen) stationery. Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen, Senator from New Jersey and Sec. of State (1881-1885) under Chester Arthur. ANS, Tunbridge Wells, 14 Jan. 1909. Madame Sarah Grand. Acceptance of an invitation. Grand was born Frances Elizabeth Bellenden Clarke in County Down, Ireland (1854-1943). She was intelligent and not happy with the expected role of a 19th century young woman. She eventually embarked on a literary career, reinventing herself as Madame Sarah Grand. She was later active promoting women's suffrage and "rational dress" for women, as well as the health benefits of exercise (she was hooked on cycling). She served as mayoress of Bath through most of the 1920s. ALS, n.d., n.p. 2pp, Nov. 25, 1861. William Henry Furness (1801-1896) to G.W. Curtis. Furness was an early Unitarian clergyman in Philadelphia, serving the First Unitarian Church of Phila. for 50 years. In the letter he mentions his objections to slavery: "If the alleged right of secession & the talk about State Rights & Sovereignty were anything but a thin, transparent disguise which the lingering spark of shame in the traitors to God & man adopted to veil their one purpose of extending, legalising & consecrating the accursed trade in human beings." 10.5 x 13.5 in. photo of young woman as a classical statue and young man leaning against her, signed Ruth St. Denis (1879-1968) and T. Shawn (Ted/Edwin) (1891-1972). The pair were pioneers in modern dance, and founded the Denishawn School of Dancing. Photograph of Robert A. Taft (1889-1953), signed in lower margin. Conservative politician/lawyer and leader of the Republican party ("Mr. Republican"). Named as one of the five greatest senators in 1957. 5 x 6.25 photo mounted on larger board. Inscription in French and signature that appears to be L. Philipp. Paris photographer ID. Dated 1926. Photo of Natale Chervi, Seattle 3-14-26. Inscribed to Ambrose Chiappa, active member of the Italian Club of Seattle. 6.5 x 8.5 in. photo of Mary Pickford, full-length image, playing guitar. Also a 6.25 x 8.25 in. head shot of Pickford. 4.75 x 7.5 in. photo of Ramon Novarro, MGM studio pose, printed signature. 5 x 7.25 in photo of Clara Bow Paramount Studios pose. Signature possibly printed in the image. 5 x 7 in. photo of Flossie Hope. On verso indicates autographed Jan. 3, 1912. 5 x 7 in. photo of John Garfield. On verso dated March 8, 1944. 5 x 7 in. photo of Victor Jory, actor of stage, film, and television. Affixed at a couple points to cardstock. 5 x 7 in. photo of Gene Raymond. Loosely affixed to cardstock. 5.5 x 6.75 in. obl. image, Violet MacMillan, 1913 Unsigned 6 x 8 in. photo of Gertrude Dallas, Dec. 1911. Unsigned photo 5 x 7.25 photo of Katherine Bell, April 1906. She performed Babes in Toyland through most of January 1905 at the Grand. 3 x 3.75 in. photo, signed Lily P???.