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23 November 1948
Rutledge, Wiley B. (1894-1949)
to D. Lawrence Groner
Discusses a book that Groner mailed to Rutledge. Remarks that it reminded him of scenes from his childhood in eastern Tennessee.
GLC04352.06
15 January 1953
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
GLC04935.01
27 August 1974
Albert, Carl (1908-2000)
to Earl G. Hunt
Responding to Methodist Bishop Hunt's request for his favorite quotation, Albert cites the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12). He learned a slightly different version from the text given in the King James Bible. He also remarks that it has subconsciously...
GLC05508.017
7 February 1950
Burke, Arleigh (1901-1996)
to Rev. Cornelius Greenway
Responding to Greenway's request for a signed photograph (not included) and commenting that the only way to world peace is through "the establishment of a real Christian philosophy in our own country, as well as other countries of the world."
GLC05508.055
circa 1977-1989
Byrd, Robert C. (1917-2010)
[Except the Lord build the house...]
Quotation from Psalm 127 typed on stationery of the Senate Majority Leader: "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that built it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain." Originally in the Earl Hunt Collection....
GLC05508.058
6 April 1979
Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye (1906-1992)
Asked for his favorite quotation for counselling college youth, Hayakawa provides Matthew 12: 36-37: "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt...
GLC05508.124.01
2 November 1955
Marshall, Catherine (1914-1983)
to James Jones
Marshall responds to Jones about what her novel, "A Man Called Peter," has meant to him. Marshall is thankful that since her husband's death, God has given her work (i.e. writing) that she loves doing and which helps others.
GLC05508.177
12 March 1973
McGovern, George (1922-)
to Bishop Earl Hunt
Letter sending autographed card with the quote: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God."
GLC05508.184
circa 1979
Muzorewa, Abel Tendekayi (1925- )
The General State of the Church in Zimbabwe Rhodesia Today
Muzorewa's report cites instances of persecution and martyrdom as the Marxists began to impose their rule upon Zimbabwe-Rhodesia. Yet, in the midst of the persecution Muzorewa reports that many people are giving generously to their Church and many...
GLC05508.192.01
17 June 1955
X, Malcolm (1925-1965)
to Yvonne X (Munford)
Malcolm X writes to another member of the Nation of Islam: "As Salaam Alaikum: Always remember that fasting and prayer to Allah brings all our desires to past [sic]. Islam is the reward that brings about all other rewards. Hold fast to it. Your...
GLC05508.271
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