Items | Digital Collections at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

Remember Me, 1989
Multi-Page Item | 231 pages | 1989 | Annette Feldman Autobiographical Volume (Digitized Content)Remember Me, 1989
Book A, 1905
Multi-Page Item | 94 pages | 1905 | Thomas Babb Diaries and Notes (Digitized Content)Book A, dating from August-November 1905, describes a trip to Great Britain.
Letter from Norman McKinnel to Helen Allingham, September 18, 19uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Scottish stage actor Norman McKinnel to Helen Allingham, offering a response to Helen's "kind and high complimentary letter." McKinnel writes he is fortunate to have gained Helen's approval, and mentions an interpretation of Helen's brother's play. In a postscript, McKinnel writes "Long Live Colonel Cornwall!
Letter from Alicia Adelaide Needham to Helen Allingham, October 2, 1900
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish composer Alicia Adelaide Needham to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for sending tickets to the play, but is unable to attend as she is expecting a "great domestic event," likely referring to her pregnancy. Needham explains she has given the tickets to some friends, but is saddened by not being able to attend herself. She also writes she would have loved...
Letter from Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, April 13, 1878
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British artist Briton Riviere to Helen Allingham, regarding a page of questions Rivere returned to the Insurance office, and mentions he thought Helen and William Allingham would have evaluated their options. Rivere writes he would have liked to have his attorney if there been time, and mentions the price of £5000 alarmed him. Riviere shares that he does not ...
Letter from Walford Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, February 5, 1911
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1911 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter W. Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, inviting Helen and an unnamed individual to dine with him on Thursday February 9th at a quarter to 8. Robertson informs Helen he is a three minute walk from the High Street Kensington Station, and hopes she will be able to make it.
Letter from Walford Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, 1914-19uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter W. Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, regarding a theater play "Pinkie," which Robertson writes has become a success. He also mentions his trip to Sandhills with a Mr. Cave. Robertson also mentions Helen taking a trip to Sandhills.
Letter from Walford Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, 18uu-19uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18-19 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter W. Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, apologizing for his delayed response to Helen's letter. Robertson expresses his hopes of finding Helen in her studies, and shares that Sandhills was beautiful the last time he saw it.
Letter from Anne Benson Procter to Helen Allingham, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from the mother of poet Adelaide Anne Procter, Anne Benson Procter to Helen Allingham, leaving Helen some biscuits for her and her children, which Procter explains are very dry. Procter mentions her trouble with the Italian politician Mezzini, whom she describes as leading other people into trouble but avoiding it himself. She also mentions her good friend Francis...
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Gwendolyn Brooks' Daily Diet Book, February - March 1985
Multi-Page Item | 90 pages | 1985 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionMiniature lined spiral-bound pocket notebook containing handwritten descriptions of daily food intake and assorted handwritten writing notes kept by Gwendolyn Brooks
Maud Martha Sequel Drafting Notebook by Gwendolyn Brooks
Multi-Page Item | 68 pages | 1954 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionThis lined composition book contains writing notes for a sequel to "Maud Martha" and other creative writing notes by Gwendolyn Brooks. The front cover contains the author's name and the following title: "Clippings and Miscellaneous Notes."
Small handwritten note with a phone number for Jim and Karen Collins
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionOne small handwritten note with a phone number for Jim and Karen Collins. Identifies Jim as black and Karen as white.
Poetry Book by Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks
Multi-Page Item | 64 pages | 1933 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionUnlined staple-bound notebook containing 152 handwritten poems by Gwendolyn Brooks.
Published Verses (Defender) by Gwendolyn Brooks
Multi-Page Item | 60 pages | 1934 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionUnlined handbound scrapbook of cut-and-pasted newspaper clippings of 41 poems and 1 short story by Gwendolyn Brooks published in The Chicago Defender, an African-American newspaper. The final three pages contain a handwritten list of Brooks' printed poems. The notebook also contains 13 poems, 5 letters, and 1 short story by other authors published in The Chicago Defender. Th...
Letter from Naomi C. Roberson from Seminole Community College to Gwendolyn Brooks, August 19, 1987
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1987 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionThis is a letter from Naomi C. Robertson sent to Gwendolyn Brooks related to the seminar she gave at the Lake Mary High School in April 1987.
Letter from Dudley Randall, June 11, 1974
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1974 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionLetter from Dudley Randall, June 11, 1974. Sent with photos from the wedding of Haki Madhubuti and advice for destinations on the 1974 Gwendolyn Brooks trip to Ghana.
Note of Gwendolyn Brooks' public speaking event at SUNY, College at Cortland, New York, November 18, 1977
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1977 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionNote made on photo paper. It contains the handwritten text: "Gwendolyn Brooks Nov. 14, 1977 8 p.m. Symposium SUNY, College at Cortland New York."
Letter from Jerrold Robertshaw to Helen Allingham, October 21, 1900
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British stage actor Jerrold Robertshaw to Helen Allingham, informing her Robertshaw and his wife will be delighted to call on Helen some Wednesday in November. His wife encourages him to share the couple is often home on Sunday afternoons, and would be happy to host Helen and her brother, Mr. Paterson and his wife.
Letter from Walford Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British painter W. Graham Robertson to Helen Allingham, inviting Helen and her husband to dine with him Saturday evening. Robertson mentions it is only himself and his dogs at home. He writes no evening clothes are required, and mentions it would be a shame to eat indoors with the nice weather.
Letter from T.W. Rolleston to Helen Allingham, March 19, 1918
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1918 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Irish author T.W. Rolleston to Helen Allingham, regarding Helen's offer of books for the Irish Literary Society. Rolleston asks to meet with Helen sometime on Saturday morning to discuss with her a new comprehensive body separate from the Irish Literary Society.
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, May 7, 1910
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1910 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, regarding the art critic Frederic George Stephens. Rossetti discusses his career as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and his position at "The Athenaeum." Rossetti mentions that Stephens died in 1907, and he wrote a small notice in "The Athenaeum" for him. Rossetti also mentions ...
Letter from William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, April 12, 1909
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1909 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English painter William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, apologizing for being unable to visit her as he contracted the measles while visiting a friend. Rothenstein attempts to answer Helen's question about a fellow painter, "Walker," whom Rothenstein describes as having a "biblical quality," to his work. He also mentions Helen has come into contact with many ...
Letter from Walter William Skeat to Helen Allingham, July 11, 1900
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British philologist Walter William Skeat to Helen Allingham, offering his interpretation of several terms from an excerpt of an unnamed book. Skeat discusses the written meanings of these terms within the text.
Letter from Dawson Millward to Helen Allingham, 1800-1900
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1800-1900 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British stage actor Dawson Millward to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for her kind letter and invitation. Dillward expresses interest in seeing Helen's pictures, but is currently out of town. He hopes Helen's brother will continue to write plays.
Letter from Clara Montalba to Helen Allingham, September 4, 1901
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1901 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British artist Clara Montalba to Helen Allingham, acknowledging the receipt of Helen's letter from August 11th. Montalba hopes Helen's pressures have lessened any further illnesses, and mentions Helen's drawings of Venice. Montalba mentions her brother is exploring a mountain top at present, and her mother is enjoying herself as well. She also mentions having...
Letter from Lady Dorothy Nevill to Helen Allingham, 18uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer Lady Dorothy Nevill to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for hosting her for a day, and asking a favor of Helen. Lady Dorothy invites Helen and William to visit her when she gets settled in her new residence. In a postscript, Lady Dorothy mentions the quality of her handwriting and mentions Lady Worsley.
Letter from Lady Dorothy Nevill to Helen Allingham, 18uu-19uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 18-19 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer Lady Dorothy Nevill to Helen Allingham, writing about her trip to Hamburg in Germany, and is now off to Yorkshire and then Ireland. Lady Dorothy asks Helen to "keep the treasure," until she returns. Lady Dorothy requests for Helen to have the piece reframed.

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