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Hunt, Henry - Chilton, William B., collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-791207
Content Description

Collection consists of materials relating to the Brent, Carroll and Chilton families of Maryland and the District of Columbia, dating from late 17th to early 20th centuries, but primarily from the 19th century.

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Dates: 1663-1936; Majority of material found within 1804-1907
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Gift of Henry G. Hunt, December 1979.
Found in Finding Aid Title:  Henry Hunt - William B. Chilton collection
Found in Finding Aid Filing Title:  Hunt, Henry - Chilton, William B., collection

Center for Student Engagement

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39020030754538]
Identifier: GTA20200117
Content Description

Contains material related to The Big Hunt held in 2006 and 2009. Includes an ad for the 2006 event in The Hoya and game books from both 2006 and 2009 that have been filled out. Also includes programs for New Student Orientation and Parent and Family Orientation from Spring 2020.

Dates: 2006; 2009; 2020
Found in: Georgetown University Archives
Found in Notes:  Contains material related to The Big Hunt held in 2006 and 2009. Includes an ad for the 2006 event in The Hoya and game books from both 2006 and 2009 that have been filled out.

Graham Greene Papers 2

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS325
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Graham Greene Papers Part 2 consists mainly of original correspondence and manuscripts. The collection also contains Greene's appointment diaries and two audio recordings. The correspondence includes a series of letters written by prominent authors in response to Greene's proposal of a mass resignation from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in response to the war in Vietnam. The letters often contain the authors' views on the war and the opposition to it. Some of the authors...
Dates: 1944-2001; Majority of material found within 1967-1985
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Greene died of a blood disease on April 3, 1991 in Vevey, Switzerland. Violet Hunt (1866-1942) was the daughter of Alfred and Margaret Hunt.

Robert S. Chilton, Jr. Papers 1

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS120
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Robert S. Chilton, Jr. Papers are a collection of 300 letters, dated mostly between 1897 and 1901, written by Robert S. Chilton, Jr., chief of the U.S. Consular Bureau of the State Department from 1895 until 1905. Chilton wrote eight of the letters, and 292 letters were written to him. Amounting to one box of material (0.5 linear feet), the letters shed light on the issues facing the U.S. consular service at the turn of the twentieth century, when America was in the midst of acquiring an...
Dates: 1892 - 1905
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Chilton, Jr. are found in the Hunt-Chilton Collection, which is another manuscript collection preserved in the Georgetown University Library, Special Collections Division.

Scrapbook: Riggs Library, 1951-1954

 Collection
Identifier: GTA-000085-DS
Scope and Contents Contains clippings, some of articles by University Librarian Phillips Temple, on library collections, acquisitions, and events. Reference is made to the gift of the Hunt Collection in 1953 and to "revamping" the structure of the Library in a "Hoya" article of 10/16/1954. This reports that the Randall Reading Room is to be devoted exclusively to reference books, periodicals and the card catalog and that the Shandelle Reading Room is to serve as the circulation area. Other articles focus on...
Dates: 1951-1954
Found in: Georgetown University Archives
Found in Notes:  Reference is made to the gift of the Hunt Collection in 1953 and to "revamping" the structure of the Library in a "Hoya" article of 10/16/1954.

Alexander Ward Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-850101
Scope and Contents The Alexander Ward Papers comprise fifteen autograph diaries of Alexander Ward from 1870 to 1889. The diaries begin while Ward is eighteen and trace his development from a wealthy youth working part-time in a factory to a wealthy land owner doing local magistracy work. The diaries offer us an interesting perspective on the day to day life of a country squire during his early years before his marriage in 1895. The entries are written in a "matter-of-fact" style, often with little commentary....
Dates: 1870 - 1889
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Alexander Ward was made Honorary Secretary of the Essex Union Hunt in 1893, and in 1895 married Florence Emily, the daughter of Major General Sir Francis Cunningham-Scott KCB KCMG.

Scrapbook: Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society, 1968-1973

 Collection
Identifier: GTA-000087-DS
Scope and Contents Contains photographs, programs, and posters relating to performances of the Mask and Bauble Society. Among those pictured are Laura Bigman, Paul Moser, Danny Pepitone, Janet Pittinger, Nancy Shultis, Gus Kaikkonen, Richard Blackburn, Jim Illig, Wiiliam Cook, Michael Malloy, Charles Raubicheck, Kathy Martin, Rod Ferrone, Mary Wrasman, Patrick J. McMahon, Nelson C. Smith, Holly Lane, Mary Anne Gardner, Trish Johnson, Carlos Correa, Nancy Langston, and Fran Quigley. Productions featured...
Dates: 1968-1973
Found in: Georgetown University Archives
Found in Notes:  Productions featured include Death of a Salesman, The Revenger's Tragedy, Hamlet, The Fantasticks, Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, If I had a Yardstick I Could Rule the World, Cop-Out and Home Fire by John Guare, Macbeth, Enemy of the People, Paradise Lost and Found, and The Cherry Orchard.

Playing Card Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTA-000584
Scope and Contents Authors. 1119. U.S. Playing Card Co., Cinicinnati, U.S.A. Copyright, 1897. Authors represented include Will Carlton, Eugene Field, William Cullen Bryant, Charles Reade, Robert Browning, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Thomas Buchanan Read, J. Feinmore Cooper, Robert Burns, Oliver Goldsmith, William Dean Howells, Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Wordsworth, Thomas Moore, John Keats, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert Louis Blafour Stevenson, William Mkaepeace Thackeray, Alexander Pope, Helen Hunt Jackson,...
Dates: 1897-1916 and Undated
Found in: Georgetown University Archives
Found in Notes:  Feinmore Cooper, Robert Burns, Oliver Goldsmith, William Dean Howells, Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Wordsworth, Thomas Moore, John Keats, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert Louis Blafour Stevenson, William Mkaepeace Thackeray, Alexander Pope, Helen Hunt Jackson, Celia Thaxter, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Francis Bret Harte, James Russell Lowell, General Lew Wallace, John Mitlon, Walt Whitman, Edward George Butler, Thomas Babington Macaulay, William Shakespeare, George Noel Gordon, Lord Byron, James Whitcomb Riley, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Stanley John Weyman, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Carlyle, Washington Irving, Bayard Taylor, John Dryden, Charles Dickens, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, William Wilkie Collins, John Greenleaf Whittier, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sir Walter Scott, Edgar Allan Poe, Edmund Clarance Stedman, George Elliot, and Anthony Hope Hawkins.

Old Archives: Paintings in Georgetown Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTA-000655
Scope and Contents Old Archives numbers: 241-1, 241-2, 241-3, 241-4, 241-5, 241-6, 241-7. 259-1, 259-2, 259-3, 259-4, 259-5, 296A-1, 296A-2, 296A-3, 296A-4, 296A-5, 296A-6, 296A-7. Contains correspondence, clippings and photographs. Includes information about: "Calling of St. Matthew" by Luca Giordano (241-1); Van Dyke's "The Jesuit" (241-2); paintings of Mr. and Mrs. William Brent (241-3); mosaics, portraits of Cardinals, portrait of Elizabeth Dahlgren, portrait of William Duggan by James B. Murrin, "Descent...
Dates: 1889-1967
Found in: Georgetown University Archives
Found in Notes:  Hussey by Lely, View of Church and Isle of S. Giorgio by Guardi; Hunting Scene by Savery, Madame Bonaparte by Ingres/Market Scene by Van Cleve/Rustic Scene by Van Cleve, Byoir, Elton McDonald (259-2); Flemish 18th Century Landscape by Vermeulen/English 19th Century Landscape by Vickers, Sermon of St.

Edward Hermon papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-000003
Collection Level Scope and Contents note During the nineteenth century great fortunes were made by various entrepreneurs in the cotton industry of Lancashire. One of the most remarkable of these cotton masters was Edward Hermon (1821?-1881), the managing partner of Horrocks, Miller & Company, an early giant in the field. Hermon became the conservative M.P. for Preston (1868-1881) as well as an eminent art collector, sportsman, philantropist and builder. His papers, dating between 1864 and 1867, cover a variety of topics, but...
Dates: 1864-1897
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Included in this segment of the collection are letters from Sir John William Ramsden (1831-1914), who leased hunting and fishing rights in Glensbero, Glen Roy, to Hermon in 1875.

Historical Manuscripts Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: GTM-700101
Scope and Contents The Historical Manuscripts collection contains documents generated by significant individuals and groups and includes correspondence, handwritten documents, and bound manuscripts. Notable people and organizations include John Barrymore, the Brooke family, Bernard U. Campbell, the Columbia Debating Society, E. Street Baptist Church, Fells Point Hebrew School, Cuthbert Fenwick, Francis Kenrick, John Neumann, and the Population Society. The materials were most likely drawn from the Georgetown...
Dates: 1790 - 1900
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Charles Guiteau Papers (moved to GTM-GAMMS133)
8. Virginia Hunt Papers
9. Myron Hutchinson Papers
10.

Cleveland C. Cram Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS411
Scope and Contents

The Cleveland C. Cram Papers document the life of longtime CIA official Cleveland C. Cram. The Cram Papers consists of two parts. Part 1 of the Cram Papers contains correspondence, photographs, and audio cassette tapes focusing on his research regarding the CIA. Part 2 of the Cram Papers is personal in nature. It includes family correspondence, biographical materials, photographs, and audio cassette tapes.

Dates: 1903 - 1998
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  [Sources]:

-Wise, David. "Mole-hunt: How the Search for a Phantom Traitor Shattered the CIA."

Huie, Reid and Company Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS226
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Huie, Reid and Company Collection consists of two series as described below: Series 1. Order Requests - Alphabetical (Folders 1-47) Consisting of 47 folders, this series contains 53 order requests received by Huie, Reid and Company from various individuals, including some members of prominent Virginia families. The orders are arranged alphabetically by customer. The individuals requested a relatively wide variety of goods, such as tobacco, sugar, salt, shoes, and linen. Series 2. Leaves...
Dates: 1787 - 1789
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  At the Georgetown University Special Collections Division, another key source provides good insight into the history of the Brent family: the Henry Hunt-William B. Chilton Collection.

Another collection of Huie, Reid and Company archives is at the Library of Congress Manuscripts Division, which houses 300 items spanning the dates 1784 to 1795 and consisting of correspondence (1784-1795), letter books (1788-1791), and account books (1785-1789).

Kilmer Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-980703
Scope and Contents The Kilmer Family papers contain materials from the Kilmer family, a noted family of American writers. The collection includes materials relating to Joyce Kilmer, Aline Kilmer, Kenton Kilmer, Nicholas Kilmer, and other family members. Some letters, manuscripts, poems, photographs, ephemera, and clippings by and about poet-soldier Joyce Kilmer are present. In addition, materials by and concerning poet Aline Kilmer, such as letters, poems, and photographs, are preserved. Moreover, an...
Dates: 1861 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1918 - 1995
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Her works include "Candles that Burn" (1919), "Vigils"(1921), "Hunting a Hair Shirt" (1923), and "The Poor King's Daughter" (1925).

America Magazine Records

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS60
Scope and Contents

This processed segment of the America Magazine Records predominantly contains business and administrative material related to the running of the journal. Searchable back issues (1909-2015) of the magazine can be found online here. Note that the collection had previously been named America Magazine Archives until 2024.

The remainder of the collection is currently unprocessed.

Dates: circa 1909-1989, 2009
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  O'Hare, 1975-1984; George Hunt, 1984-1998, Thomas J. Reese 1998-2005, Andrew Christiansen 2005-2012, Matthew Mallone 2012-2022, and Samuel Sawyer 2022-.

Terry Ramsaye Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-880315
Scope and contents note Terry Ramsaye (1885 - 1954), former editor of the Motion Picture Herald and author of A Million and One Nights, an early history of the motion picture industry, was a prolific writer and respected film historian. His papers, comprising 5 boxes (6.75 linear feet), are arranged in six series: a Dope File Series, Individual Series, Subject Series, Manuscripts Series, Photographic Series, and Personal Series.Items of interest indexed in Terry Ramsaye's papers are a TLS by Wm. Kennedy...
Dates: 1895 - 1986
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  While working on the book, he also edited various films, including Grass, African Hunt, and Simba. In 1928 Ramsaye become editor-in-chief of Pathe News and Pathe Audio Review, where he produced features and contributed to the introduction of sound in films.

Waldorf Astor journal

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS256
Collection-level Scope and Content Note Written in 1901 during his days as a student at New College, Oxford, the Journal of Waldorf Astor provides a brief, but interesting glimpse into the life of a young man who was born into immense wealth and would later devote himself to public service. This journal records Astor's social activities and personal interests, particularly his love of horses, which comes as no surprise given that he eventually built up one of the best known studs in Great Britain. Aside from his numerous entries...
Dates: 1901-1901; Majority of material found in 1901 - 1901
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Aside from his numerous entries focused on horses, polo and drag hunting, there are several passages in which Astor poors out his frustrations and discussions problems that were presently plaguing him.

Sophy Burnham Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS129
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the papers of author Sophy Burnham, including manuscripts of her written works, correspondence related to her works (particuarly her books and articles on angels), her diaries, files related to publishing, and audiovisual and digital media.

Dates: 1906 - 2022; Majority of material found within 1964 - 2016
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Burnham has earned many awards and honors, including best magazine feature from the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association, 1970; Daughter of Mark Twain, Mark Twain Society, 1974; National Episcopal Churches Episcopal Drama Award for play 'Penelope,' 1979; National Association of Community Broadcasters best children's radio play, 'Witch's Tale,' 1980; Communications Arts Magazine, 'Realities,' award of excellence for 'Machu Picchu,' 1980; and Women's Theatre Award, Seattle, Washington, for 'Penelope,' 1981.

Marquess of Winchester Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-860103
Scope and contents note The collection deals with the administration by the trustees of both of these inter-related estates: settling probate, the estate duty, buying of stocks, selling of property, distribution of monies, etc. There is much on the Winchester property in Southampton. There are 5 items signed by the 16th Marquess; 20 letters by Colonel Sir H. C. Legge; 14 letters by Lord Sandys; and several letters by Lord Harlech. There is considrable material regarding a 1901 legal suit, Gore v. Winchester,...
Dates: 1873 - 1986
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  He went out to South Africa in the 1890's: like many young men of his generation he was captivated by the glamor of Cecil Rhodes and his sporting qualities appealed to Rhodes, whom he accompanied on lion-hunting expeditions. After he returned to England, he spent much time at the family home at Amport and took active interest in county administration, serving as chairman of Hampshire County Council from 1904 - 1909 and as Lord Lieutenant for some years.

Joyce Kilmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS83
Scope and Contents The Joyce Kilmer papers consist of three categories of material: correspondence, manuscripts, and printed material (news clippings, photographs, and scores for music set to poems by Joyce and Aline Kilmer). Letters include those from Joyce Kilmer to Aline Kilmer (total 44), to his young son Kenton (total 4), and to friends such as Rev. James J. Daly, S.J., and to Rev. Charles O'Donnell, C.S.C. Other correspondence is that of Joyce Kilmer's mother, Annie Kilburn Kilmer to friends William L....
Dates: 1907 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1941
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:  Doran Company, c. 1921)

“Hunting a Hair Shirt and Other Spiritual Adventures” (George H.

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