From The Raab Collection, stories of inspiration and discovery, using rare historical documents to bring history alive. We talk about how history continues to teach and guide us today, and discuss the rarity, authenticity, and value of these documents.
Inspired by History
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From The Raab Collection, stories of inspiration and discovery, using rare historical documents to bring history alive. We talk about how history continues to teach and guide us today, and discuss the rarity, authenticity, and value of these documents.
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
Hidden History: Susan B. Anthony's Bold Statement to President Grant Comes to Light
<p>In this episode of “Inspired by History,” host Rebecca Barry speaks with Nathan Raab about a newly discovered Susan B. Anthony letter addressed to President Ulysses S. Grant, written one week after her 1872 arrest for illegally voting. Raab describes the letter as exceptionally personal, defiant, and emotionally charged, emphasizing Anthony’s argument that voting is a fundamental right of U.S. citizenship and contrasting a true republic with subjects of the British Empire; she underlines key phrases such as “illegal voting” and “fundamental rights of the United States citizen,” and signs “on behalf of all women citizens.” Raab explains the letter surfaced in a private collection and notes his authentication research found no record of it in Anthony or Grant papers, suggesting it may have been an unsent draft and highlighting how hidden history can still emerge. To learn more, visit: <a href="https://www.raabcollection.com/american-history-autographs/anthony-equal-rights" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.raabcollection.com/american-history-autographs/anthony-equal-rights<br></a></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:32 Susan B. Anthony Letter, 1872</p><p>01:04 Initial Reactions</p><p>02:37 Historical Discovery</p><p>03:19 Key Arguments to President Grant</p><p>04:21 Voting Rights & Citizenship</p><p>07:45 Hidden History</p><p>10:52 Why It Matters Today</p><p>12:21 Conclusion</p>
July 12, 2026
The Historical Document Collecting Masterclass Podcast Series (Ep. 6)
<p>For the sixth episode in The Raab Collection's Masterclass Series on starting and building a collection of historical documents, Nathan Raab, president of The Raab Collection, discusses how and why to create a focus for your collection.</p><p>Why do people collect what they collect? Raab explains that collecting is a self-exploration process best driven by passion rather than rigid strategy. He notes a market shift from broader “era” collecting toward major “Mount Rushmore” figures like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, often motivated by admiration for leadership in adversity. Focus is important, and coherence is largely defined by the collector’s own goals. Good advisors provide context on rarity and quality without dictating taste. Experienced collectors develop patience, decisiveness, and self-knowledge. Great collections are distinguished by the collector’s knowledge, not budget.<br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:30 Finding Your Focus</p><p>01:55 Passion Over Strategy</p><p>02:44 How Trends Have Shifted</p><p>04:17 Old World Washington Collection</p><p>05:42 Why Leadership & Adversity Inspire</p><p>06:55 What Makes Coherence in a Collection</p><p>08:48 Guidance and Rarity</p><p>09:42 Collecting Against the Crowd</p><p>11:13 Beginner vs Veteran Mindset</p><p>13:03 What Makes a Great Collection</p><p>14:28 Conclusion</p>
June 2, 2026
Washington & Revolution: A Newly Discovered Archive Tells a Unique Story of War & Independence
<p>On this episode of Inspired by History, Nathan Raab of The Raab Collection gives a behind-the-scenes account of a recent major acquisition: a Revolutionary War document collection kept in one family for nearly a century. Totaling hundreds of pages, the collection is heavily focused on George Washington and his circle. Raab describes the vetting process from initial contact to reviewing scans, examining the full group in person, and then researching, cataloging, and preparing to place the collection. Highlights include four Washington letters, including one to Robert Morris signed by Washington with the body in Alexander Hamilton’s hand forwarding a confidential message from the imprisoned Charles Lee; plus letters to Henry Knox and one mentioning Lafayette. The collection also includes uncommon war-date material from figures such as John Hancock, Aaron Burr, Benedict Arnold, General Cornwallis, Israel Putnam, and others, much of it tied to 1777–1779 New Jersey/New York encampments. Raab notes it would cost seven figures and great patience to assemble today.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:32 A Revolutionary Collection</p><p>01:05 First Contact and Verification</p><p>02:15 Viewing and Acquiring</p><p>04:06 Cataloging and Next Steps</p><p>04:58 Washington Letters Highlights</p><p>07:09 Collector Taste and Rarity</p><p>10:57 Cornwallis and Other Gems</p><p>11:55 NY/NJ Geography and Encampments</p><p>12:45 Building a Collection Like This Today</p><p>13:55 America 250 and Closing</p>
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