The page is affixed to a larger page which contains collectors notations. Adolphus washington greely encyclopedia arctica 15. Search or browse for your favorite authors or books. In those slim volumes, often with ornately decorated covers and giltedged pages, friends, family members, and influential acquaintances entered signatures and often. S to george bird grinnell honorary president of the. Welcome to the adolphus, autograph collection, where unparalleled luxury and service have delighted guests for more than a century. My sister and i started our autograph books when we had just turned 3. Click request authorgraph you can include a short message to the author receive an email when the author has signed your authorgraph. Car character authentic licensed patrol autograph book. Adolphus greely autograph quotation signed a w greely. This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah, or other special event. Then, once she had the photos developed, mom glued the matching picture on the page opposite the autograph. Posted by mamas empty nest in memories, nostalgia and tagged with autograph books, family. Dallas texas luxury hotels the adolphus, autograph.
Book the the adolphus, autograph collection stay at this 4star spa hotel in dallas. A union soldier who rose to prominence during the bloodiest battles of the civil war, adolphus washington greely went on to command black troops in yellowfeverridden new orleans, survive a brutal three years in greenland, tame mobs after the san francisco earthquake, organize the national geographic society, and, at. Autograph books reached their peak of popularity in the united states before the civil war. All are welcome to attend as we develop our adolphus greely chapter goals for 2017. Adolphus washington greely, major general, united states army. An autograph book is a book for collecting the autographs of others. Scriven, on his confirmation to the post of chief of the signal corp. Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. Do you want to compare the autograph in your signed book with other copies of the authors signature. The template contains front and back covers and inside sheets which can be cut to 4 x 8 size and stapled or tied together. The adolphus, autograph collection offers its guests a fullservice spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24hour fitness center. Army officer whose scientific expedition to the arctic resulted in the exploration of a considerable amount of terrain on ellesmere island, canada, and on coastal greenland, where he also set. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 barslounges.
This was a perfect autograph book for all of the nonprincess characters we got her a special princess book and it was more convenient than other books because of the pen slots. This is authentic licensed disney car autograph book. Correspondence free delivery possible on eligible purchases. So much has been said about this man, but he should be remembered first as a kind and gentle man who took time for anyone who approached him, and second as the creator of the modern adventure novel. Now the determined americans, led by army officer lieutenant adolphus w. Adolphus washington greely american explorer britannica.
See whats going on at american airlines center or cotton bowl. Great price for a lot of pages for awesome disney autographs. The story of the greely arctic expedition 18811884. Our economically priced autograph books feature your school name andor graduation year embossed on a leatherette cover in gold or silver foil, colored pages, activity pages, and a photograph section. This autograph book is even more fun when paired with a hollywood theme. The basis of a true gentleman is high thoughts, seated in a heart of courtesy. Autograph book definition of autograph book by merriam. Sixth floor museum and majestic theater are cultural highlights, and some of the areas popular attractions include dallas world aquarium and dallas zoo.
Decorate the book s cover yourself to make an ideal personalized souvenir for any occasion. Sprague, a friend of jared sparks and a tutor to members of the washington family near mount vernon. Winfield scott schley on the usrc bear a former whaler built in greenock, scotland, was sent to rescue the greely party. Genealogy of the greeleygreely family by george hiram greeley published in 1905. Report on the proceedings of the united states expedition to lady franklin bay, grinnell land a. Adolphus greeley polar antarctic explorer signed autographed card. The amazing life of the leader of the deadly lady franklin bay expedition. Greely, adolphus washington, 18441935, american army officer and arctic explorer, b. A 24hour business center and limotown car service are available. My advanced years for some time debarred me from the pleasure attendant on journes sic in.
Book the the adolphus, autograph collection now and collect 1 free night for every 10 you book with rewards. In a letter to kislingbury dated january 20, 1882, adolphus greeley criticized greelys sleeping habits during his enforced stay with this command and discussed the circumstances that led to kislingburys initial dismissal for insubordination in 1881. Walt disney world exclusive official autograph book. A history of autograph collecting the raab collection. The adolphus, autograph collection in dallas, tx expedia. My mother purchased all three autograph books for me and i realize now that she must have wanted me to cherish memories of. Several other letters pertain directly to the expedition.
Entering the union army at 17, he emerged a brevet major of volunteers at the end of the civil war. Illustrations, index, if any, are included in black and white. Greely spent most of his life in the army, serving in the signal corps. When lieutenant adolphus greely was given command of the lady franklin bay expedition in 1881, nobody had any real idea of the ordeal. Book plate of adolphus greely, a late nineteenthcentury american explorer. Enjoy free wifi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. I came across this old autograph book from the early 1940s in a desk drawer the other day. Authorgraph makes it possible for authors to sign ebooks for their readers. He was the son of john balch greeley and frances dunn cobb greeley. Horace greeley february 3, 1811 november 29, 1872 was an american editor of a leading newspaper, a founder of the liberal republican party, a reformer, and a politician. Adolphus washington greely was born on march 27, 1844, in newburyport, massachusetts. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Autograph collecting in america did not begin in earnest until about 1815.
Clive cussler july 15, 1931 february 24, 2020 a note from john. For over a century, the adolphus, autograph collection in dallas has embodied quiet luxury and genuine hospitality. Splendid books they were in their day, bound in rich morocco and gold, and often containing contributions from scott, moore, montgomery and praed. Lobby a dallas icon since 1912, our downtown dallas hotel is a study of character and grace.
Popular attractions dallas world aquarium and sixth floor museum are located nearby. An account of the lady franklin bay expedition signed by a. Greely the major general pens his signature on a 4x3 card autograph sentiment signed. Unfortunately i have made no trip which had as its object hunting, exploration or natural history. As this reprint is from very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages. Not that anything could have stayed lieutenant adolphus washington greely at that. The first major autograph collector in the united states was william b. Adolphus washington greely march 27, 1844 october 20, 1935 was a united states army. The adolphus, autograph collection in dallas book on. Make sure your party is one to remember with our autograph book. Greely 18441935, polar explorer, ans greely expedition1. Henry, who had signed up with the chicago times to.
I used to collect anything related to the tv show the xfiles i have moved house and i just dont have to room anymore to display even half of it so its time to sell it off or at least some to make room i have figures, statues, comics, posters, magazines, signed photos, watches, props, scripts, toys, games, 15 different complete sets of trading cards and i mean complete. Zippered autograph books, zippered blank autograph books. This book is the story of the 1881 1883 journey of the twentysix brave men who undertook the journey to make the farthest north trek. Greely 18441935 survived two years of arctic winters on ellesmere island 18821884 without being resupplied and losing 19 of his 25 men. By the time bear and ships thetis and alert arrived on june 22, 1884, to rescue the expedition, nineteen of greelys 25man crew had perished from starvation, drowning, hypothermia, and, in the case of private henry, gunshot. The harrowing tale of adolphus greely and his intrepid crew of twenty five men exploring the arctic had me turning pages faster than i ever have for any book. Faint glue remnants on verso slightly show through at corners. Adolphus washington greely major general, united states army born on march 27, 1844 in newburysport, massachusetts, he enlisted in the 19th massachusetts volunteer infantry and served throughout the civil war, seeing action in several major battles, sustaining serious wounds on three occasions and rising in rank from private to brevet major of volunteers.
Their modern derivations include yearbooks, friendship books, and guest books. Adolphus greely polar explorer medal honor recipient. Also, there are still vacancies available within our chairperson positions. Prepare an autograph book to carry with you when you see famous people. It was the most northerly point 8324 n reached by that date.
Childhood memories return with longlost autograph books. The adolphus, autograph collection marriott international. Adolphus washington greely march 27, 1844 october 20, 1935 was a united states army officer, polar explorer, and recipient of the medal of honor. Since 1978, james cummins bookseller has been selling rare books, autographs and first editions of all kinds. Abandoned and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. It would give me great pleasure if i could contribute to the proposed club volume. Bottom banner a reference for used and rare books, periodicals, and paper ephemera courtesy of an international coop of independent dealers. Decades old autograph books filled with charming verses lead a couple on an adventure to return the treasures to their owner. He was a third cousin of american author and statesman horace greeley. Greely and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles.
To george bird grinnell, honorary president of the. Adolphus washington greely was a united states army officer, polar explorer, and recipient of the medal of honor. For the stock imprinted zippered autograph books you have the option of choosing which color autograph book to the two choices of stock imprints one is autographs and the other is my autograph book with stars to the color of the foil stamp gold or silver foil stamp used. Adolphus washington greely author of three years of arctic service. However, horace and adolphus both have one closer common ancestor than him, andrews grandson benjamin, making them 2nd cousins. A betterthanblank autograph book with silly signature ideas, autograph rhymes, fullcolor illustrations and a pen that writes in four different ink colors. We enjoyed a special relationship with clive cussler for over 25 years.
So, bring a colleague, grab some lunch, share your ideas and be a part of a great nonprofit organizations that supports the signal school. Located in dallas, the adolphus, autograph collection is in the city center and near a metro station. Autograph book definition is a book with blank pages for people to sign. Youll get references on autographing your book or, even better, autograph books, but not much about what people actually write. His new york tribune was americas most influential newspaper from the 1840s to the 1870s and established greeleys reputation as the greatest editor of. A veritable icon in downtown dallas, our historic hotel invites guests to experience all the city has to offer with boutique accommodations and awardwinning service. Adolphus greely news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2012 learn how. Greelys orders for the expedition were signed by brigadier general w. One of them helped us with the books, and one took a picture of us getting the autograph.