Category: 20th Century Diary

1940s ORIGINAL GROUP OF DIARIES [2] AND EPHEMERA RELATING TO A NAVY SERVICEMAN SERVING IN THE PACIFIC THEATER REPAIRING SHIPS

Price: $1,485.99

Publisher: UNITED STATES, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, : 1943

Seller ID: 0008110

Condition: Good

On offer is a collection of WWII period American military ephemeral. The collection consists of a 1945 diary kept by a naval rating, a diary kept by either a marine or army soldier [likely ANTHONY V DI BARTOLO as noted in one book], a Riot Control handbook, 2 large-size black and white photographs, a printed handbook about the U.S. Naval Training Center, a copy of a U.S. Army Field Order, a second 1945 diary, a 1949 diary, an address book, a tax return form and an appointment form to the United States Civilian Conservation Corps. The various documents are in good condition. They are not the pr...
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1954-1958 Fascinating Diary of Ardis J. Barbee, Wife of Cecil Barbee, Los Angeles Coca-Cola Executive VP, Living the High Life in Post-War California

By: Ardis J. Barbee, Wife To Cecil R. Barbee

Price: $3,580.00

Publisher: Los Angeles, Coca-Cola Franchisee, Los Angeles, California : 1954-1958

Seller ID: 0011012

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

On offer is a wonderful 5 year diary kept by the wife of the Executive Vice-President of one of America's iconic corporations, Coca-Cola. The diary covers the years 1954 through 1958. The author of this diary is Ardis J. Barbee. She was born in 1907. Her adult life was spent in California, where she lived in Beverly Hills. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 89. She was 47 when she began this diary. Although her full name is not inscribed in the book, context clues confirm irrefutably that she is the author. Ardis Barbee married Cecil R. Barbee in 1949. He was born in Manhattan in 1889. At s...
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c1915 ORIGINAL WWI BRITISH ROYAL NAVY DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A DEDICATED VOLUNTEER RESERVE SIGNALMAN

By: ARTHUR FENTON

Price: $3,455.99

Publisher: NORTH ATLANTIC TO MOMBASA, : 1915

Seller ID: 0007030

Condition: Fair

On offer is a fascinating journal written by a Royal Navy sailor during WWI. The journal measures 7 inches by 4.5 inches and contains 144 pages. It is about 65% complete. There is damage to the front cover and several pages have also been damaged. The spine of the journal is broken and the front cover is partially separated. However, the writings are intact and the handwriting is legible. The SS Armadale Castle began life as a passenger cruiser. Laid down in 1909, she was requisitioned by the Royal Navy in 1914 and taken into service. Converted to an armed merchant cruiser, she sailed under th...
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1928 - 1929 UNIQUE AND FASCINATING TRAVEL SCRAPBOOK AND JOURNAL OF A YOUNG MAN WITH A KEEN ARTISTIC EYE AS HE TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD PHOTOGRAPHING HIS TRAVELS AND COLLECTING ENGROSSING POSTCARDS AND COMPELLING EPHEMERA

By: ARTHUR GORDON

Price: $4,855.99

Publisher: AROUND THE WORLD, ASIA, EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, : 1928

Seller ID: 0009075

Condition: Good

On offer is an exceptional, thoroughly fascinating and definitely unique scrapbook by a long time seaman, navy officer, and author by the name of Arthur Gordon. It cannot be understated how interesting this document of travel in the late 1920s is. It is in such excellent condition, and absolutely filled with interesting photographs, postcards from numerous contents, and ephemera that lend a tremendous amount of meaning and significance to the documents around it. The scrapbook dates from 1928-1929 right after he graduated from college at NYU. There are probably close to 200 photographs and pos...
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1919 ORIGINAL, MASSIVE MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF A YOUNG MAN, ALREADY AN OLD SALT, WHO PINES FOR A SHIP AFTER SERVING IN THE NAVY AND WHO ONE DAY GOES ON TO WRITE ABOUT THE SEA

By: ARTHUR GORDON aka ARTHUR SHIRT

Price: $6,955.99

Publisher: : 1919

Seller ID: 0002557

Condition: Good

On offer is a super, fascinating 14 x 12 inch 300 page diary and manuscript relic of post-World War I adventures and nautical life handwritten by Arthur Gordon while he served as Third Mate on the S.S. Rheem dated Nov, 4 1919 through to May 8, 1920. Elevating this diary of life aboard a working ship en route to Central America is that this wonderful account is written by an aspiring author whose keen eye and gift for narrative are revealed early in the journal. [Gordon would later write stories on naval, sea, and air themes, the Merchant Marine and books on sea history such as "The Years o...
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1906 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT LOG BOOK OF A DETROIT AREA MUSICIAN'S CLUB - P.R.O.S.T.

By: Arthur Lelliot

Price: $1,155.99

Publisher: DETROIT MICHIGAN, : 1906

Seller ID: 000802

Condition: Good

On offer is a very unique, funny and rather curious handwritten log book from a musicians club beginning in 1906 and up to about 1915 but it was after their fifth anniversary that there was less writing and more ephemera. The theme was nautical and under the guise of characters in Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. The members were all musicians from leading theatre orchestras. The club was started by Arthur Lelliot, B.S. Tomlinson and James Thompson. Also 'aboard' were members of the Detroit Federation of Musicians and the Detroit Musicians Union. Two blank letter heads, one from each ...
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1942 - 1945 ORIGINAL GERMAN WORLD WAR II HOME FRONT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY OPERA STAR AND THEN GERMAN-AMERICAN WAR BRIDE FROM THE CITY THAT WAS THE SPIRITUAL HEART OF HITLER'S THIRD REICH

By: AUGUSTA MARIE WATZLAWIK [stage name GUSTY RAINHOFF] [later HART]

Price: $5,255.99

Publisher: MUNICH MUNCHEN GERMANY GDR, : 1942

Seller ID: 0001290

Condition: Very Good

On offer is the remarkable, original World War II manuscript German home front diary handwritten by renowned European Opera star Augusta [Gusty Rainhoff] Marie Watzlawik [later then Hart]. The 6 ¼ x 7 ¼"diary, written in German, is dated 1942 through 1945 with over 67 ½ pp handwritten entries pages Gusty provides a riveting and intimate narrative. Culture and love, fate and practicality with the backdrop of war collide as the writer has to deal with the realities of war, the tangled web of her personal life as well as concern about her career if she should become pregnant. Intimate and a r...
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1919 - 1923 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY THE CHARMING, LIVELY BRANCH LIBRARIAN OF MEMORIAL SQUARE LIBRARY

By: AVIS MATHEW MORISON

Price: $2,255.99

Publisher: SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS, : 1919

Seller ID: 0001262

Condition: Good+

On offer is the fascinating original manuscript diary of Miss Avis Mathew Morison a noted resident and for 31 years (1914 - 1945) the branch librarian at Memorial Square Library in Springfield, Massachusetts. Miss Morison was renowned for her collection of bookplates and beloved among the patrons of the Library. The five year diary has entries dating from 1919 through 1923 but has many later notations through to the 1950s. The first two years are full and the remaining three years to a much lesser extent. Avis was a woman of verve and charm as evidenced by her entries which besides her daily d...
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1912 - 1923 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL AND DIARY OF A YOUNG NEW YORK CITY JEWISH GIRL WHO YEARNS FOR LOVE, FEELS UNDESERVING OF LOVE BUT THEN REJECTS THE ONE MAN WHO PLEDGES HIMSELF TO HER AND MUCH MUCH MORE

By: BEATRICE STAHL

Price: $2,255.99

Publisher: New York NY USA, : 1912

Seller ID: 0001288

Condition: Good+

On offer is the remarkable original 1912 - 1923 manuscript diary handwritten by Beatrice Stahl, a Jewish girl of about 13 years old when she started writing. Collectors or historians interested in the life experience of a young Jewish girl, or of a developing pianist or of women's and gender studies will be thrilled at this very intimate peek into the life and times of this girl: Beatrice is a bright, wide eyed New York City girl who in between bouts of self criticism, local and world events Beatrice confides all to her diary and her writings know no limits as she writes about everything from ...
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1924 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT FIELD JOURNAL DETAILING THE CONDITION OF CONSTRUCTION CAMPS FOR THE SOUTHERN POWER CO. - 'DO NOT' CHECK FOR MALARIA CARRIERS

By: BELDRIDGE, F.M., Southern Power Co.

Price: $439.99

Publisher: South Carolina USA, : 1924

Seller ID: 0MV1641

Binding: Full-Leather

Condition: Very Good

Very scarce North American malaria content in this manuscript field book of F.M. BELDRIDGE, Southern Power Co., Charlotte, N.C.. 10 pages, 8vo. handwritten written text; leatherbound. Interesting entries regarding conditions at construction camps in South Carolina including not to "check laborers and look for malaria carriers." Water supply checked at each camp. Signed on leather cover; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORI...
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1945 - 1946 ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY AND LOG OF A SOLDIER ON THE USS PROVIDENCE, PATROLLING THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE END OF THE BLOODIEST WAR IN HUMAN HISTORY

By: BERNARD B. STONE

Price: $3,055.99

Publisher: ABOARD THE USS PROVIDENCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, : 1945

Seller ID: 0009085

Condition: Good

On offer is a “Diary of Trip to Europe,” by an enlisted soldier of the USS Providence (CL-82) almost immediately after the end of World War 2. The name on the back of the book is Bernard B. Stone. His address is listed as Bellflower, California and “Long Beach Army Air Base” is written under his name. This fascinating document, traces the entirety of activities and duties, everyday, of the officer from November 7th, 1945 to June 25, 1946. The ship departed Boston, and travels first to Piraeus, Greece, in December. Throughout the trip, the ship anchors at numerous cities and countries along the...
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Early 1900s Original Scrapbook Compiled by a Young Man Who Would Become One of Americas Leading Theologians

By: Bernard Eugene Meland

Price: $1,155.99

Publisher: Illinois, United States, : N.D.

Seller ID: 0010035

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good with no dust jacket

On offer is a wonderful early-20th-century scrapbook assembled by Bernard Eugene Meland, one of Americas leading theologians. This scrapbook dates from Melands early life. It includes many notes, mementos, and keepsakes, as well as letters that he obviously felt were important to him. Many items relate to music, such as news articles about the Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso, pictures of notable music performers, and programs from various musical events such as the Calumet Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Art. In one program, Meland headlines as a baritone. Other pages in the scrapbook...
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1923 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A VERY YOUNG BOY WHO WOULD GO ON TO TEACH AT PURDUE AMONG OTHER NOTEWORTHY ACTIVITIES

By: BERT A. HINDMARCH

Price: $2,055.99

Publisher: INDIANA ILLINOIS, : 1923

Seller ID: 0008105

Condition: Good

On offer is a fascinating little diary written by a boy in 1923. Measuring 5 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches, this slim, hardbound volume has 52 diary pages and a number of additional memoranda pages. Each page is laid out as a week-at-a-glance and the diary is complete for 15 weeks (mid-April). The spine of the diary is cracked but all of the pages are intact and in good condition. The writing is neat and perfectly legible. The author is Bert A. Hindmarch and as research finds some articles about a Bert A. Hindmarch, we believe the one and same who was born in 1913 or 1914 [making him 10/11 at the...
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1905 Original Handwritten Diary by a Vermont Student Who Would Become the Matriarch of a Multigenerational British Columbia Lumber Dynasty

By: Bessie Townsend

Price: $590.95

Publisher: Ludlow, Vermont, : 1905

Seller ID: 0010016

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good with no dust jacket

On offer is a fine diary by Bessie Townsend, a young high school student turned teacher working at the turn of the 20th century in rural Vermont. Bessie Townsend kept this diary throughout 1905. At the time of writing, she was completing high school at the Black River Academy located in Ludlow, Vermont, and embarking on a teaching career. The diary contains numerous short daily entries that describe life on the farm and at school: "About 30 pupils in school. Everyone has German measles" (March 20). "Went to school. My eyes are bloodshot and my face [rough?] and I don't feel well. Hope I shant ...
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1944 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT HOMEFRONT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG ALL-AMERICAN GIRL IN THE NORTH STAR STATE

By: BETTY JEAN LENZ

Price: $2,655.99

Publisher: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, : 1944

Seller ID: 0008108

Condition: Good+

On offer is a superb 1944 diary of a young woman working in Minneapolis MN during 1944. The daily diary measures 7 1/2 inches by 5 inches, contains about 380 pages is virtually 100% complete. The hard cover and pages are in very good condition. Included in the diary are 2 unidentified pictures of individuals in uniform and a number of items attached to individual pages. The writing is quite legible. The writer is Betty Jean Lenz. When she begins her diary, she is 22 years old and working at an unidentified business in Minneapolis. She lives with her parents. The diary details her everyday happ...
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1938 - 1941 ORIGINAL PAIR [2] OF MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY A NOTORIOUS EPISCOPAL BISHOP WHO WRITES AN INTENSE FIRST HAND REPORT ON THE 'GATHERING STORM' AND HIS RETURN TO AMERICA

By: BISHOP PAUL JONES

Price: $4,295.99

Publisher: UTAH USA PRE WAR EUROPE, : 1938

Seller ID: 0001827

Condition: Good+

On offer is a sensational pair [2] of manuscript diaries handwritten by Paul Jones (25 November 1880 - 4 September 1941) who was at one time the controversial Episcopal Bishop of Utah (1916-1918). The two diaries relate to Bishop Jones' 1938 trip to pre World War II Europe wherein the activist-Bishop made copious notes of his political meetings that ran the gamut of high profile politicians at the time and provide a sensational take from Jones' perspective on the threatening conflict. Traveling throughout Europe Jones details his thoughts and opinions and observations country by country in an ...
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1903 - 1906 PAIR [2] OF HANDWRITTEN, EXCEPTIONALLY DETAILED JOURNAL AND LOG BOOKS DETAILING THE EXCITING LIFE AND WORK OF A YOUNG ROYAL NAVY OFFICER AND SHOWCASING HIS ABILITY TO DRAW INTRICATE DIAGRAMS, MAPS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS

By: BRIAN CAMERON GOURLEY

Price: $4,455.99

Publisher: ABOARD HMS JUPITER CAESAR DUNCAN ATLANTIC FLEET, : 1903

Seller ID: 0009050

Condition: Good

On offer are two extraordinary pieces of Naval history and life in the British Royal Navy in the early 20th Century. Two intricately detailed and graphic log books books from a midshipman who served on the HMS Jupiter, Caesar, and Duncan. Across the two large hardcover books the midshipman, Brian Cameron Gourley records information, both technical technical nautical observations as well as various remarks each day. These two books represent a comprehensive and thoroughly fascinating look at the life of a British midshipman at the turn of the century, as well as including drawings, diagrams, an...
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1965 ORIGINAL UNITED STATES NAVY DIVER'S LOG BOOK DETAILING HIS WORK IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND AREA WATERS WITH DUTIES RANGING FROM RECOVERING BUOYS TO BODIES AND MORE

By: BRIAN EUGENE MAYER USN

Price: $2,055.99

Publisher: SAN FRANCISCO ALAMEDA NAVAL BASE CALIFORNIA CA, : 1965

Seller ID: 0002297

Condition: Very Good

On offer is a super, original 1965 - 1967 manuscript log book of United States Navy diver, Brian Eugene Mayer stationed at the Alameda Navel Base, California. The 8.5 x 6 inch book is about half full with details Brian's work duties from the mundane to the often gruesome and always dangerous job of diving throughout the San Francisco Bay area waters recovering buoys and bodies and much in between. Much of the writings are technical and statistical and Brian's no nonsense entries record standard underwater work and repairs, the diving conditions are stated along with the date and the type of eq...
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1923 ORIGINAL, CHARMING HANDWRITTEN DIARY OF A PRIVILEGED BOSTON YOUTH WHO SPENDS MOST OF HIS DAYS WITH MADEMOISELLE AND PLAYING GOLF, TENNIS, HORSEBACK RIDING AND MAH JONGG

By: BRINLEY MORGAN HALL

Price: $1,255.99

Publisher: BOSTON MASSACHETTS, : 1923

Seller ID: 0002143

Condition: Good+

On offer is a super, original manuscript diary handwritten a charming 11 year old boy named Brinley Morgan Hall of 285 Clarendon Street in Boston Massachusetts. Obviously from a family of some means he mentions "Mademoiselle" often and his activities include horseback riding, playing golf, baseball, football and tennis. He is also a devotee of Mah Jongg! Brinley is also a dedicated diarist writing everyday everyday, sometimes a few lines, sometimes the entire page is filled. Given the diary book is 6 x 9 inches that is quite a feat for an 11 year old! Here are some snippets: "Jan 4...
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1932, 1934 and 1935 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF MANUSCRIPT DIARIES INTIMATELY REVEALING THE EARLY FORMATIVE HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY YEARS OF A JEWISH BOY WHO WILL BECOME A HEROIC MAN OF MANY FIRSTS: NAVAL CAPTAIN, FLIGHT SURGEON, TEST PILOT AND MUCH MORE

By: BRODY, SIDNEY IRVING

Price: $5,285.99

Publisher: PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA PA, : 1932

Seller ID: 0001553

Condition: Very Good

On offer is an amazing archive of three [3] original manuscript diaries [1932, 1934 and 1935] handwritten by Sidney Irving Brody, future medical doctor, Naval Captain, flight surgeon and the first commanding officer at the Naval Hospital at Quonset Point. Sidney was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [Extensive biographic notes follow the description.] The first diary was written during his senior year at Northeast High School where he was an excellent student. The other two diaries were written while he was attending the University of Pennsylvania with the latter written during the author's ...
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Category: 20th Century Diary