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15 February 1936
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Pardon of Nelson H. Peach, with warrant
Pardon countersigned by Attorney General Homer S. Cummings. Accompanied by the transmittal warrant and the original envelope.
GLC03581
9 August 1931
Carver, George Washington (1864?-1943)
to Grady Porter
Carver, a celebrated agricultural chemist, requests peanut vines from Porter, a researcher from a peanut processing plant in Columbus, Georgia. In an attempt to assist Porter in peanut planting and diagnosing peanut disease, Carver states that...
GLC04207
14 March 1942
Pardon of Lucien Cazebonne (c/s Francis Biddle)
Convicted of illegal sale of whiskey and maintenance of a public nuisance.
GLC04280
30 January 1934
Address of the President on the occasion of his fifty-second birthday anniversary
Press release expressing thanks for all the birthday celebrations that are planned in his honor. Speech focuses on the problems of children crippled by polio in the United States. Discusses an organization dedicated to helping crippled children...
GLC04404
14 June 1940
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) (1882-1945)
to Arthur Barnett Spingarn
President Roosevelt discusses meeting Spingarn, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Praises the NAACP, stating "Organizations like yours are necessary safeguards in a democracy. You remind us constantly of...
GLC04477
26 July 1939
to William F. Russell
Roosevelt congratulates Dean Russell of Teachers College, Columbia University, on the Congress on Education for Democracy being held there. Gives his thoughts on the importance of educating teachers about democracy.
GLC04581
1938/06/01
Presidential veto of "act to incorporate Mount Olive Cemetery Co."
Presidential veto of "act to incorporate Mount Olive Cemetery Co." because it would exempt them from paying for public improvements. Originally pasted overall on an piece of light cardboard containing election ephemera for Vincent L. Palmisano....
GLC04994
17 July 1939
to Mrs. Thomas McAllister
Mentions that he enjoyed reading McAllister's report and editorials on the Regional Conferences being held by the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee. Discusses women's role in politics.
GLC05064
19 August 1940
Davis, James (fl. 1940)
to G. F. Robinson
Davis believes Willkie will be the next President. He discusses the passing of his wife, the life they had together and the one she now has in heaven. Briefly mentions aid to Britain. Written on Stationery of the Senate Committee on Finance.
GLC05508.082
11 August 1943
Wallace, H. A. (1888-1965)
to Elmer T. Clark
Wallace applauds the Methodist Church's decision to promote "practical action in behalf of the brotherhood of man in the post-war world." He writes that the social creed of the Methodist Church has long been an inspiration to him.
GLC05508.252
14 April 1940
Pittman, Portia Washington (1883-1978)
to Alice J. Cutright Kaine
Washington writes to Kaine, a friend of her father's, about the ceremony issuing a commemorative stamp of her father, Booker T. Washington. Discusses the family members in attendance, and mentions that she "received the first sheet of stamps from...
GLC05508.255.01
21 July 1940
Washington writes to Kaine to forward a first day issue stamp promised in an earlier letter (see GLC05508.255.01). Her brother, Booker T. Washington, Jr., has been in the hospital and is about to be released. He is still weak and jobless, however...
GLC05508.255.02
7 April 1940
[First day issue stamp of Booker T. Washington]
First day issue envelope with stamp from the "Famous Americans Series." Both stamp and envelope feature the printed likeness of Booker T. Washington. Envelope cancelled at Tuskegee on 7 April 1940. Sent to Alice J. Cutright Kaine from Portia...
GLC05508.255.03
5 August 1933
to John L. Lewis
Informs that he has created a National Labor Board to function under the National Industrial Recovery Act as an agency to investigate controversies concerning labor relations. Appoints Lewis a member of the National Labor Board and hopes that he...
GLC05576
4 March 1929
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
Inaugural Address of President Herbert Hoover
Takes the opportunity to express "simply and directly" his "opinions...on matters of present importance." Discusses national progress, especially since World War I; the failures of the criminal justice system and his general strategy to...
GLC05612
17 September 1942
Pardon of California judge Gavin Craig convicted in Italo Petroleum case
The judge was convicted of "Conspiracy to endeavor to obstruct justice...." in the Italo Petroleum Case. With pardon attorney's warrant and file of supporting original petitions.
GLC05912
31 March 1930
[Pardon of Jose F. Gandara, convicted of conspiracy to start a military expedition against Mexico 3 December 1927]
Jose F. Gandara was convicted by the U.S. District Court of Arizona of conspiracy to "set foot or provide means for a military expedition against a friendly power, the republic of Mexico." He was sentenced to two years in the McNeil Island...
GLC05964
Scrapbook, Vol. I.
1 Woodward, Warren B. TLS: to Hilldring re: roster of Company K, 38th U.S. Infantry. 19 Jan 1940 2 Roster of Company K, 38th U.S. Infantry, 3rd Division, U.S.A. 1 Jan 1918 3 a. Clipping from [?]: "Army Transfers Major Hilldring…": [n.d.] b...
GLC06196.105
Scrapbook, Vol. II.
1 a. Calling card. "The Honorable John Henry Hilldring, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington D.C." [n.d.] b. Calling card. "Henrik de Kauffmann Ambassadeur de Danemark." [n.d.] c. Army Service Forces. Invitation: Washington, D.C., to John...
GLC06196.106
Scrapbook, Vol. III.
1 Adjutant General's Office. Official announcement of the establishment of the Civil Affairs Division 4 May 1943 2 Beta Theta Pi Magazine. Clippings: "The Second Military List of Beta Theta Pi (World War II);" Columbia University; and "Civil...
GLC06196.107
Scrapbook, Vol. IV.
1 a. Wire Service Bulletin re: Hilldring's nomination as Assistant Secretary of State. 27 Feb 1946 b. [?]. Note re: Hilldring's nomination by Truman. 27 Feb 1946 2 a. New York Herald Tribune. Clipping: "Gen. Hilldring Nominated as Aid to Byrnes."...
GLC06196.108
Scrapbook, Vol. V.
1 a. Clipping from [?]: "Forum Speaker." [7 Jan 1947] b. Clipping from [?]: "'Policy-Maker' Speaker at Open Forum Session." [7 Jan 1947] c. Clipping from [?]: "Problems in Occupied Areas." [7 Jan 1947] d. Daily News, Los Angeles. Clipping: "25...
GLC06196.109
17 January 1931
Untitled
Letter advocating work on behalf of under-privileged children.
GLC06649.02
circa January 1935
York, Alvin C. (1887-1964)
VFW petition for payment adjusted compensation
Petition from the Veterans of Foreign Wars signed by approximately thirty veterans. Includes clipping and brief handwritten description.
GLC06651.01
14 January 1942
to Joseph Curran
President Roosevelt discusses "the discrimination against colored seamen, referred to in your telegram of January 2nd" with Curran, President of the National Maritime Union. States that he was previously informed that the discrimination had been...
GLC06686
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