typewriters -- typewriter
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\OBJECTS FACET\Tools and Equipment\equipment\equipment by process\image-making equipment\drafting, drawing and writing equipment\drafting, drawing and writing equipment by specific type\Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
"Amid the rocks and ferns, forever down", early 20th century
Item — Folder 427: [Barcode: 127.427]
Identifier: 4017.2479
Description
Folder 427 Transcript (DCI) star in a black pool, and the faint lisp of water.
"Maji m'zuri!" repeated my guide.
I dropped on all fours, bent low, and
drank; the water was cool and sweet.
Little secret sounds as of insects -- little
glimmers like elfin eyes -- a dead leaf fell to the
water's surface and floated past my nose.
"Tut kwnda?" (Shall we be going?) I
said, getting to my feet.
My host led the way up a branch canyon over
a riot of...
Dates:
early 20th century
"Dead World - Earth's pallid satellite", early 20th century
Item — Folder 421: [Barcode: 127.421]
Identifier: 4027.8524-.1
Description
Folder 421 Transcript (DCI) I.
Dead World - Earths' pallid satellite -
How soul-inspiring is thy light;
How wondrous and sublime thy bright
And mystic face!
How grand and awful is thy flight
Through boundless space:
2.
Would that my soul like thee could soar,
Bound by Earth's petty bonds no more,
Soar where soul never ranged before;
From height to height,
The birth-place of the stars explore,
In one vast flight!
3.
Would that my thoughts...
Dates:
early 20th century
From Con Price to Homer E. Britzman, August 19, 1940
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.4409
Description
From Con Price, August 19, 1940, friendly letter, the typewriter is easier to read than Homer Britzman's handwriting ("Don't be offended."), news from home and friends, thanks Britzman for a belt and a visit.
Dates:
August 19, 1940
"The Bogy-Man", early 20th century
Item — Folder 421: [Barcode: 127.421]
Identifier: 4027.8522
Description
Folder 421 Transcript (DCI) THE BOGY-MAN
There's a dreadful naughty man
That'll catch you if he can,
And if ever you furgit, that's when he'll try;
But he never makes a sound,
And you never see him, 'cause he's awful sly;
But no matter what you do,
He can see, and hear you too,
So you better had do right, 'cause if you cry,
Or should stamp your foot, or pout,
You is goin' to git found out
And the Bogy-man will git you bye and bye!
He's a...
Dates:
early 20th century