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4.
A sketch during the recent gale

Creator:
Taylor, W. Jr
Published / Created:
Undated
Call Number:
WA MSS S-2403
Collection Title:
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 24
Image Count:
4
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list., All versos blank., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., and See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393.
Subject (Geographic):
Fort Union (N.D.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A sketch during the recent gale, Junction of the Juniata and Susquehanna, Mrs. Burton: "Let me out!" Hackman: "Let yer out? - That's a good un! - Not afore yer pays for breaking my springs!", The Juniata at Water Street

5.
A sketch of the corpse of the Revd. J. Hackman who was executed for the murder of Miss Reay. [art

Published / Created:
[not before 1779]
Call Number:
523 H11 779cj
Collection Title:
After front flyleaf. Case and memoirs of the late Rev. Mr. James Hackman, and of his acquaintance
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Three-quarter length depiction of James Hackman after being hanged, his body lying on a table wrapped in a sheet
Alternative Title:
Sketch of the corpse of the Reverend James Hackman
Description:
Title written in ink below image, in a contemporary hand., Unsigned; artist unidentified., Date of production based on James Hackman's execution date of 19 April 1779., and Tipped in after front flyleaf in an extra-illustrated copy of: The case and memoirs of the late Rev. Mr. James Hackman ...
Subject (Name):
Hackman, James, 1752-1779, and Reay, Martha.
Subject (Topic):
Criminals, Dead persons, and Executions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A sketch of the corpse of the Revd. J. Hackman who was executed for the murder of Miss Reay. [art original]

6.
A trip to the field of Waterloo immediately succeeding the battle, 1815

Published / Created:
1815
Call Number:
Osborn d375
Image Count:
112
Abstract:
Holograph journal kept by an unnamed traveler journeying from Ramsgate to Brussels with a friend, Henry Hargrave. The author describes the journey in detail, including his impressions of the scenery, the voyage, meals and table manners among the Belgians, and extensive comments on church architecture and Roman Catholic ceremonies he observed in the cities. and On approaching the field of Waterloo, he questions British and Prussian soldiers and Belgians for information on the battle and their parts in it, but notes that the Belgians were "unaccustomed to freedom of sentiment" and did not seem to confide their real opinions of "their old friend Napoleon." the journal ends shortly after the travelers' arrival in Brussels.
Description:
Binding: original mottled notebook boards; spine repaired with tape., Concluding text of the journal is crosswritten on the opening pages in contrasting ink., For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator., and Pencil sketches and annotations on endpapers.
Subject (Geographic):
Belgium--Description and travel, Belgium--History--1814-1830, Belgium--Social life and customs, English Channel--Description and travel, and Waterloo (Belgium)--Description and travel
Subject (Topic):
Tourism--Europe and Travelers' writings, English
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A trip to the field of Waterloo immediately succeeding the battle, 1815

7.
Abandonné / Samuel Beckett ; [12 pointes-sèches de] Geneviève Asse.

Creator:
Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989
Published / Created:
[1972]
Call Number:
2004 660
Image Count:
27
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Description:
"Du texte inédit de Samuel Beckett, il a été tiré : 10 exemplaires avec une suite sur Chine numérotées de 1 à 10; 60 exemplaires numérotés de 11 à 70; 12 exemplaires réservés aux collaborateurs numérotés de I à XII. Tous les exemplaires sont tirés sur vélin d'Arches et signés par l'auteur et l'artiste"--Leaf preceding colophon., "Les 12 pointes-sèches de Geneviève Asse ont été tirées sur les presses de l'Atelier Leblanc, et la typographie en Didot corps 16 par Fequet et Baudier, typographes. Achevé d'imprimer à Paris le 27 juin 1972 pour les Editions Georges Visat"--Colophon., Exemplaire 68. 1 v. in case., and Unbound folded sheets, issued in portfolio and cloth box.
Publisher:
Georges Visat
Subject (Name):
Asse, Geneviève, Asse, Geneviève--Autograph, and Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989--Autograph
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Abandonné / Samuel Beckett ; [12 pointes-sèches de] Geneviève Asse.

8.
Alaska, farewell!

Creator:
Ogrissek, George A
Published / Created:
1899
Call Number:
WA MSS S-1731
Collection Title:
Alaskan gold rush diary and sketchbook
Container / Volume:
Folder 3
Image Count:
1
Description:
Drawing of Ketchikan, Alaska on verso. and Ink, graphite and watercolor on paper.
Subject (Geographic):
Alaska --Pictorial works
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Alaska, farewell!

9.
An account of the great emmigration across the continent, to California, in 1849. Adventures in

Creator:
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889
Published / Created:
1849 April 2-August 27
Call Number:
WA MSS 50
Collection Title:
Diaries, journals, and notebooks
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
124
Abstract:
The diaries describe an 1849 expedition by way of St. Joseph, Fort Kearney, Fort Laramie, South Pass, Sublette's Cut-off, Bear River, Cantonment Loring, Raft River, the Humboldt, Lassen's Route to Deer Creek, and Bruff's camp. They contain maps and sketches from the journey and notes on life in California. The journals were written from the diaries. The notebooks contain more sketches from the trip and of equipment. There are memoranda of supplies and equipment, routes, and remedies.
Alternative Title:
Emmigration, across the continent, in 1849, to
Subject (Geographic):
California --Description and travel, West (U.S.) --Description and travel, West (U.S.) --Maps, and West (U.S.) --Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889 and Washington City and California Mining Association
Subject (Topic):
Gold mines and mining --California --History --19th century --Personal narratives, Gold mines and mining --North America --History --19th century, Gold mines and mining --Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.), Gold mines and mining --United States --History, and Gold mines and mining --West (U.S.) --History --19th century
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > An account of the great emmigration across the continent, to California, in 1849. Adventures in California &c. &c. with copious illustrations ... in California ... by J. Goldsborough Bruff of Washington City

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