Photographs of native Americans [Red Indians, American Indians] such as chiefs, warriors, and women. Includes portraits of Sitting Bull's son and Iron Horn. These photographs are assumed to have been taken in Dakota Territory.
Barry , David Frances , 1854-1934 , photographerLetter from Sir Edward Henry Busk of Heath End, Checkendon, Oxfordshire to R A Rye. Asking for the name and address of a photographer to reproduce his portrait painted by [John Singer] Sargent, 'as many friends are asking me for a reproduction'.
Autograph, with signature.
Busk , Sir , Edward Henry , 1844-1926 , Knight , Vice Chancellor of the University of LondonLetter from Robert Browning of 29 De Vere Gardens, London to [Miss Emily Marion Harris], 25 Apr 1889. 'How good it was of you to send me that fine photograph of the striking face of the learned and amiable Rabbi [presumably Miss Harris's friend, Moses Gaster] whose visit was an honour which I hope he will repeat - if possible, in company with yourself ... Depend ... on receiving a ticket for the [Royal Academy] Soirée in due course. Meanwhile I send one or two admissions to what I fear are less desirable Private Views. Autograph, with signature.
Browning , Robert , 1812-1889 , poet