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19 October 1903

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Widenthall

Harding writes a humorous letter: "My musical taste is libeled, for I love Hiawata...I have kept that Hebrew story in cold storage to date, but hence forth I shall flaunt it and defy you...."

GLC08283

17 November 1910

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to William D. Street

Written after his defeat in the 1910 Ohio gubernatorial election to thank Street for his support in the campaign. Cheerfully accepts defeat and recounts humorous misconceptions of his positions. Typed on personal stationary in purple ink with penned corrections.

GLC00782.09

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Disarmament Conference in Session, Continental Hall of D.A.R., Washington, Nov. 21, 1921

This photograph is of a conference about disarmament at the end of WW I held in Washington, D.C.

GLC09584.296

[circa 10 December] 1914

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Address of W.G. Harding, Before Railway Business Association

Draft of a speech in which Harding reflects on the history of the railroad and his personal connection with it. He extols its benefits and its role in developing modern life, and argues the importance of maintaining it to the United States. He does not advocate government ownership of the railroads, though. Also discusses labor in regard to the rails. Written in pencil on half-sheets, with some additions in pen. Paginated 1-24, 1A, 2-9, "Final" and "2"; p.

GLC01968

circa 1914-1923

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Speech given to an Elks Club]

A draft of a lengthy disquisition on the nature of history and memory, human fellowship and greatness, and the enduring quality of true goodness. Contains many autograph edits. Date approximated from his tenure in national public offices.

GLC04909

4 February 1917

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie F. Phillips

Written as United States senator from Ohio to Phillips, his longtime mistress, about his recent trip to Columbus and Marion, Ohio, to visit a sick brother. Writes that he approves the neutrality policy towards Germany but fears that war will still come. He also cautions her regarding her pro-German views. Written on United States Senate stationery.

GLC00782.08

26 March 1918

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Document signed

Title: Quit claim deed

Cosigned by Harding's wife Florence. Countersigned by Charles F. Pace and Eugene Colwell as witnesses. Pace signs twice as Notary Public of the United States Senate. Also signed by Auditor Harry E. Mason, citing the 6 April 1918 transfer of this document. The Hardings release their interest in the Harding Publishing Company, located in Marion, Ohio, for the sum of one dollar.

GLC00477.04

3 August 1920

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Clarence Atwood Nado

Written on Senate stationery, thanking him for his message of congratulation -- apparently for being nominated to the presidency.

GLC04675.30

3 October 1920

Independent Corporation

Magazine

Title: The Independent [Vol. 104, no. 3743 (October 3, 1920)]

One magazine entitled the Independent dated October 3, 1920. Contains articles concerning the 1920 election. Articles include; a Theodore Roosevelt Portrait, Go Forward from Economic Serfdom by Parley Parker Christensen, Sizing Up Senators by Susan Brown Bristol, The Battle of Blanc Mont by Captain Joseph Mills Hanson, Rheumatism? There's No Such Disease! by William Brady M.D. Republicans Who Will Vote for Cox, Why Vote For Harding by Talcott Williams, Why Vote For Cox by Norman Hapgood, Knocking the Bottom out of British Business by Edwin B.

GLC09912

1921

Edmonston

Photograph signed

Title: [Signed photograph of President Warren G. Harding and his cabinet]

Signed by President Harding and Vice President Calvin Coolidge. Also signed by his cabinet: Herbert Hoover, Charles E. Hughes, Andrew W. Mellon, John W. Weeks, Harry M. Daugherty, Will H. Hays, Edwin Denby, Albert B. Fall, Henry C. Wallace, and James J. Davis. Date inferred from the presence of Postmaster General Hays.

GLC04097

22 March 1921

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to O. S. Rapp

Acknowledges how the "railroad situation" affects Rapp's business and indicates that he wants "the government policy to be one leading to the railway restoration" but admits a current discouraging outlook.
Signed 18 days after his inauguration. Written on White House stationery. Rapp worked for the Prendergast Company of Marion, Ohio, and was an old friend of Harding's.

GLC00800

1921/08/29

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Murrary Dewey re: his penmanship

Written as President on White House stationery, apparently in response to a request to pen a letter. Harding compares his penmanship to Horace Greeley's.

GLC02793.070

1921/11/03

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis N. Whitney re: his pride in being a Mason

Written as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.071

12 November 1921

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Pamphlet signed

Title: Address of the President... at conference on limitations of armament

"Address of the President of the United States at the Opening of the Conference on Limitation of Armament at Washington." Disbound.

GLC05907

17 November 1921

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Carl Bronner

Regarding the Red Cross Institute for the Blind. Written on White House stationery.

GLC03144

[1921/12]

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George DeWolfe (his step-grandson) re: sending Christmas money, with dollar

Written as President on White House stationery. Date inferred from postmark.

GLC02793.072

13 December 1921

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Robert Coster

Informing Coster that he can fulfill his friend's wishes for an autograph letter but cannot write to him on "...some problem pending solution..." as Coster had desired. "That would be too much like the too frequent request to pose for a motion picture." Goes on to criticize posing for the press and their cameras, whatever their intentions.

GLC08027

16 January 1922

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jere H. Barr

President Harding writes to the president of the Reading Chamber of Commerce (in Reading, Pennsylvania) as a greeting on the occasion of the organization's annual dinner. Advocates for the Conference on Limitation of Armament. Typed on White House stationary.

GLC02787

29 March 1922

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Edna Sheldon Blair

President Harding rejects Blair for appointment as a civil service commissioner, "in view of the fact that there is one woman serving on the Board already I have not thought it preferable to consider a woman applicant for the vacancy." Concludes that he will be "glad when the suitable opportunity offers to grant you the recognition you deserve." Written on White House stationery.

GLC02008

1922/04/06

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Charles F. Ayling re: arrangements for a golf match

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.073

8 May 1922

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Martin B. Madden

Transmitting the report of the Director of the Budget for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1922, "prepared in response to...House Resolution 285," to an Illinois congressman.

GLC04678

1922/10/09

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Typed letter signed

Title: to Richard Washburn Child re: wife's illness and international affairs

Signed as President on White House stationery. Child was ambassador.

GLC02793.074

01 December 1922

Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)

Document signed

Title: [Presidential commutation for T. H. Bunch, who was convicted of receiving illegal rebates from railway companies on grain shipments and fined]

Bunch's fine was reduced from $15,000 to $500. Harding gives no reason for pardon. Countersigned by Attorney General Harry Daugherty. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.

GLC00068.20

1958

Rogers, Joel Augustus, 1880-1966;

Pamphlet

Title: The Pursuit of Excellence: Education and the Future of America

One pamphlet entitled, "Five Negro Presidents," dated 1958 written by J.A. Rogers. Details the history of race and interracial relations during the 18th to 19th century as well as the practice of racial whitening. Argues that a handful of high profiled politicians could have been descendants of interracial parenting such as Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Hannibal Hamlin, Warren G. Harding, and Alexander Hamilton.

GLC09640.246

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