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Feature: Arts and Sciences
Louis Armstrong

The music of Louis Armstrong was much appreciated around the world, as much so as in the United States. 

 

In this manuscript, Louis Armstrong praises a musician he met on one of his international tours.

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American and Foreign History
From Washington to Churchill

Click here to visit our site featuring documents from history, both American and foreign, including, among many others, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Napoleon, Churchill & Benjamin Franklin.

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Our Philosophy
The Worthy Pursuit of History

When I first started in this field two decades ago, an experienced collector gave me some important advice. “Buy fewer things,” he said, “but make them the highest quality you can.”

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Learn About Collecting
The Educated Collectors Guide to Autographs

The reference source for serious collectors for a generation. 2nd edition coming soon.

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In the News & On Exhibit

What we are Doing in the Community

Each year, in addition to our own private exhibits, we lend our manuscripts to institutions nationwide and give historical grants.

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TRC in the News

We are regularly featured in national publications.

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On Collecting

Presidents & Vice-Presidents
Building Memorable Collections

Learn how we work with private collectors to build one collection and present it online.

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