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Sale 88
The Manuscripts, Collectibles and Space Auction
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Lot 162 |
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Anthony, Susan B (1820-1906) American reformer, active in temperance, abolitionist, and woman suffrage movements. Autograph quotation signed, one page, 2¼ x 3½", Rochester, New York, March 22, 1874. "I demand the ballot for woman because it is the symbol of equality." Matted with a 7 x 6" picture of Ms. Anthony and framed to an overall size of 18 x 12½". Fine.
Anthony was inspired to give her life to women's rights after reading a speech given by Lucy Stone in 1850 and published by Horace Greeley. With Elizabeth Cady Stanton she organized the National Woman Suffrage Association (1869), which she served as president from 1892-1900. She traveled, spoke, and wrote tirelessly on behalf of woman's suffrage, of which she was one of the most powerful advocates. She wrote History of Woman Suffrage with Stanton and M.J. Gage. On August 26, 1920, women received the right to vote by passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but it was fourteen years too late for Anthony, who had predicted that the vote for women would come within a generation.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$1,500 |
Lot 163 |
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Goldman, Emma (1869-1940) Anarchist born in present-day Lithuania; known for her political activism, writing, and speeches. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century. Typed letter signed, 1 page, 11 x 8½ in., on Mother Earth Publishing Association stationery, New York, May 29, 1916. To Horace Traubel regarding the Woman's Federation Club conference dinner and a meeting she'd like him to attend. Goldman writes: "…We have called a meeting at Russell Hurts' place…to start a determined anti-military campaign. Giovannitti and a number of others you know, together with myself, have gotten up a manifesto which is to be signed by all the real revolutionists, and of course, we count you among them…" Goldman was deported to Russia in December 1919 under the Anarchist Exclusion Act, which had been expanded in 1918 to include any non-citizens who could be identified as advocates of anarchy or revolution.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection.
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Lot 164 |
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Miranda, Rafael Cancel (1930 -) Political activist, member of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party and an advocate of Puerto Rican independence. On March 1, 1954, Miranda, with fellow Nationalists Lolita Lebron, Andres Figueroa Cordero, and Irving Flores Rodriguez entered the United States Capitol building and fired 30 shots, hitting five congressmen, all of whom survived. All four Nationalists were arrested and sent to different prisons. Miranda, who was considered the primary shooter, was sentenced to 85 years and sent to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary; in 1960 he was transferred to Leavenworth, and in 1970 to Marion Penitentiary in Illinois. When he became eligible for parole in 1979, he was pardoned by President Jimmy Carter.
Autograph letter signed ("Rafael"), as a prisoner in Marion Penitentiary, 2 pages, April 1, 1979. To Reverend and Mrs. S. Jackson in Philadelphia. In part: "…I have the great joy of receiving many letters - and now & then I get way behind in my answering….the jailers won't allow me to get those things that you want to send to me….Anyway, your letters are like gifts - so, you are, indeed, sending me something which I value. Yes, my friend went to his death at peace with himself, because he lived a good life - a life dedicated to the freedom of his people! He was a very very humane person - about ten thousands [sic] Puerto Ricans went to his funeral….Our people knows [sic] what we are fighting for - Yes, I'm eligible for parole - in June - but I won't apply for it, because I won't accept no conditions in my freedon, nor would I ask for pardons or things like that….very many people around the world are asking for our unconditional release (even the General Assembly of the United Nations - more than a hundred countries asked Carter for it)….it's a great comfort to me that so many people are supporting us…." Both letter and envelope have Miranda's prisoner number.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection.
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