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1861-1877

Engraving

Title: "The Wayside"

One engraving entitled "The Wayside" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large house surrounded by trees. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0207

17 January 1805

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated January 17, 1805. Pertains to his issues with tenants; Christmas festivities; travelling to London in the spring; and her sons' education.

GLC01795.058

1929

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters to Margaret Frances Lobik][Decimalized .001-.128]

A collection of 147 items, mostly letters, to Margaret Frances Lobik, primarily correspondence from friends she made while being treated for tuberculosis at a sanatorium. This collection also contains a deck of cards, a necklace, 10 photos, 8 postcards and 2 pamphlets.

GLC09579

1933-1945

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Header Record

Title: [Thirty-two presidential messages] [Decimalized .01- .32]

Collection of thirty-two presidential messages issued during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, 1933-1945. The pamphlets concern many topics including; banking, commerce, taxes, agriculture, weapons, employment, transportation, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Volstead Act, drugs and alcohol, education, and veterans.

GLC09693

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

1970

Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a house]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of a large house partially hidden by trees.

GLC09650.272

1970

Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a girl on the grass]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of a young girl seated on grass in a wooded area.

GLC09650.273

May 1955

Turner, Lenore, fl. 1955

Pamphlet

Title: What every cooperator should know

One pamphlet entitled, "What every cooperator should know," printed by the United Housing Foundation dated May 1955. Item is a summary and guide on owning housing developments. Contains information on the social aspects, selling, tenant-owner rights, income tax deduction, tax limitation, down payments, chargers, management, and membership.

GLC09640.315

31 December 1956

United Housing Foundation (New York, N.Y.)

Pamphlet

Title: United Housing Foundation Annual Report, 1956

One pamphlet entitled, "United Housing Foundation Annual Report," dated December 31, 1956. Item is addressed to members of the UHF and reports on activities within the cooperative housing community to promote better economic and social health, indicates the assets and liabilities, a list of officers, directors and developments.

GLC09640.316

September 1945