Authors starting with O from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

(REVOLUTIONARY WAR - MARYLAND). DS. 1pg. 8" x 7" . November 16, 1780. Ann Arundel County [Maryland]. A document signed " Wm Hyde" : " I hereby certify that on the 16th Day of November 1780 came before me Jeremiah Townly Chase Esquire elected a Member of the Council to the Governor and took repeated and subscribed the several oaths directed to be taken by the Constitution and Form of Government and Laws of this State and made and Subscribed the Declaration of his Belief in the Ch... more information

ALS. 2pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . No date [circa April 1961]. Beverly Hills. An autograph letter signed " Clifford Odets" to Edmund Epstein, an editor at Capricorn Books. Epstein asked Odets for a book blurb for Andrew Salter"Äôs Conditioned Reflex Therapy, and Odets answered, at the conclusion of Epstein"Äôs typed letter, with " Now I know why mysterious books frequently arrive at my doorstep "Äi I am an "Äoopinion-maker!&quo... more information

(1812-1885). O"ÄôHagan, an Irish jurist, was the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, the first Catholic to hold that position since the time of King James II. <P> PS. 1pp. 6" x 9" . No date. No place. A photograph signed <I>" Sincerely yours <B>Thomas O"ÄôHagan</B>" </I> in black ink on the lower border. The photograph is printed on paper that has been folded in quarters, including through the image and signature; this, however, ... more information

An American writer, O'Hara's first novel <I>Appointment in Samarra</I> was an immediate success. He is best remembered for <I>Butterfield 8, Pal Joey, A Rage to Live, The Doctor's Son</I> and <I>The Horse Knows the Way</I>. <P> M. 27pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11". No date (circa 1968). No place. A photocopied typed manuscript of John O'Hara's 1968 short story "The Sun Room." It has been extensively marked up and edited. This came ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰¾" x 8 ‰¾" . March 18, 1957. Princeton, NJ. An autograph letter signed " John O"ÄôHara" to John K.M. McCaffery (1913-1983), a popular radio and television personality: " I am almost as pleased with your Award as you must be. I am on the Peabody Committee this year and I am going to vote for you at our meeting tomorrow." Originally from Moscow, Idaho, McCaffery rose to prominence as a newscaster in New York City on the ... more information

An American writer, O'Hara's first novel <I>Appointment in Samarra</I> was an immediate success. He is best remembered for <I>Butterfield 8</I>, <I>Pal Joey</I>, <I>A Rage to Live</I>, <I>The Doctor's Son</I> and <I>The Horse Knows the Way</I>. <P> TLS. 1pp. 8 ‰ˆ" x 10 ‰ˆ". No date. Quogue, Long Island. A scarce typed letter signed <I>"<B>John O'Hara</B>"&l... more information

ALS. 2pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 6" . January 11, 1912. Snowfield. An autograph letter signed " Emmuska Orzcy" to Miss Scarth: " Will you kindly reserve us 9 seats for the entertainment at the Institute or the 17th, for which I enclose P.O.O. 13/6/ I am so glad that after all we were able to arrange for the little play, & I do hope the whole affair will be a great success. With kindest regards." There is a large autograph and the condition is fine. ... more information