Tag Archives: Women Writers

Olga Moore Arnold, Writer

Posted on October 26, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by Toppan Rare Books Librarian Mary Beth Brown While searching for materials on lobbyist and writer Olga Moore Arnold (1900–1981), I was surprised to find an IMDB page for Arnold that included four projects—three writing and one acting—that … Continue reading →

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“The Fayr Bryght Shynynge Scalyd Fysshes”: How to Fish with Dame Juliana Berners

Posted on March 31, 2026 by ahcadmin

Izaak Walton’s 17th century book, The Complete Angler (1653), has gone down in history as one of the most famous treatises on fish and fishing. However, it was not the first of its kind. That honor goes to Dame Juliana … Continue reading →

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A Friendship in the Books

Posted on March 25, 2024 by ahcadmin

For dearest Olga—who knows, loves and writes books—from a kindred soul with love and admiration. Ishbel Ross. Christmas 1964, inscription in An American Family: The Tafts, 1678 to 1964. For Olga Arnold—dear and understanding friend. Devotedly, Ishbel Ross. Christmas 1967, … Continue reading →

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The Adeline M. Leitzbach Papers: Part II of a Two-Part Series

Posted on October 24, 2017 by ahcadmin

Adeline Leitzbach once mused: “[In] the old days in pictures… we used to go out on a lot with a couple of actors, a horse, a camera man and an author. We used to shoot scenes, and mould them into … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Adeline M. Leitzbach Papers: Part I of a Two-Part Series

Posted on October 23, 2017 by ahcadmin

A working writer of early 20th century stage and screen, Adeline Leitzbach had a formula for successful writing, “Careful plot, careful character delineation, well established atmosphere and plenty of heart interest with a dash of comedy thrown in.” In the silent … Continue reading →

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