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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
1929/02/22
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
to Cornelius Greenway re: advice on education, work, etc.
Thanking Greenway for his note and writing "If my saying that the best thing students can do is to work hard and improve themselves has been of any help to you I am glad I thought to say it..." On White House stationery.
GLC06946
10 July 1931
to Louis L. Emmerson
Confidential letter written to the Governor of Illinois about America's economic situation during the Great Depression and the prospect of continued destitution. Praises Emmerson's "organization last winter" and discusses the need for earlier...
GLC03146
4 January 1939
[State of the Union Message]
Signed at end, inscribed to Lillian Wald, and signed at top of first page. Speech to Congress warns of the impending war and mentions his worries that fascism and war might attack freedom of religion. "Storms from abroad directly challenge three...
GLC03181.01
12 January 1939
to Lillian Wald
Sends a copy of his Annual Message (State of the Union speech, see GLC03181.01) and also his Jackson Day speech. Addressed to Wald in Westport, Connecticut. Written on White House stationary.
GLC03181.02
30 May 1934
[Press release of speech delivered on Memorial Day at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania]
Signed at end as President. Speech mentions the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg and Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War. Stresses the importance of uniting the country. Gives particular attention to the part played by George Washington as...
GLC03352
18 January 1932
Garber, Milton Cline (1867-1948)
to the Folding Room Superintendent, House of Representatives
Cline requests that the superintendent send copies of a Department of Agriculture Year Book to persons on an enclosed list (list not included). Written on House of Representatives stationery.
GLC03481.30
26 May 1939
[Pardon of John Nicholas for transporting a stolen vehicle].
Countersigned by Acting Attorney General James W. Morris. Nicholas, an alien, transported a stolen car across state lines and was sentenced to 2 years in prison on 18 April 1924. He served eight months at the Missouri Reformatory, Booneville...
GLC08152
22 October 1943
to Lewis L. Strauss
Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Writes that it was helpful of Lewis to arrange the broadcasting of Hoover's speech over WOL, a talk radio station in Washington, D.C. On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.03
1933/06/10
to Henry T. Rainey re: thanking Hundred Days Congress for achievements
Rainey was speaker of the house.
GLC07468
1945/04/16
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
First address to Congress re: death of Roosevelt and his legacy in Europe
"The Laws of God and Man have been violated and the guilty must not go unpunished." Typed document reproduced by an offset process. Signed on page 4.
GLC07529
1945/10/30
Speech re: transition to peacetime; economy
"Four days after the surrender of Japan, I issued executive order 9599 which laid down the guiding policies of your government during the transition from war to peace...to assist in the maximum production of civilian goods...to avoid both inflation...
GLC07720
1941-1945
Weiner, Sylvia and Morris
Morris Weiner archive of WWII letters [Decimalized .0001- .1710]
This collection contains 1710 letters between Sylvia Greenfield Weiner, her husband Morris "Moe" Weiner, and Alvin Greenfield, her brother. Moe Weiner served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from February 26, 1943-1946. Moe had attended...
GLC09414
27 May 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to the Executive Board Meeting the night before and she is now the Educational Chairman. While in Washington D.C. representatives of Community CIO Council met with the president [FDR] who discussed prices and rationing with them and said...
GLC09414.0047
11 June 1943
Sylvia enjoyed re-reading his last letter that summed up Salem, Oregon and talked about his new adventure at Fort Lewis. She tried to get a new pair of shoes, needed 17 ration coupons for them. Asks about the weather in Washington [State] where he is...
GLC09414.0064
16 October 1944
Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.
GLC09414.0413
9 October 1929
Buchalter, Miriam (fl. 1929-)
to Sylvia and Mad
Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.
GLC09414.1608
13 May 1944
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962)
[One letter and one photograph related to Eleanor Roosevelt] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Addie Frizielle dated May 13, 1944, and one photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt.
GLC09544
1944
War Department
Possible Enemy Chemical Warfare Agents
War Department issued Possible Enemy Chemical Warfare Agents training aid pocket card. Printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Includes instructions for first aid and decontamination when exposed to gas and care of gas masks. On reverse is a...
GLC09567
30 June 1940
Unknown
United States of America Civil Aeronautics Authority Washington D.C. Airman Certificate No. 17943-40
Card certifying LeRoi as a private pilot after his graduation from the Hampton Institute. Lists LeRoi's date of birth as 7-30-19 his weight as 145 and his height as 6'. Signed by LeRoi Shelton Williams and Carl L. Christenson who is listed as Ass't...
GLC09587.012
20 October 1943
Western Union
to Mrs. Cordelia Williams
Sympathy telegram sent to Cordelia Williams by Cynthia and William Brown, after the death of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.105
29 October 1945
Department of Commerce
Airman Certificate
A certificate ensuring Eugene Williams is qualified to be a pilot. It is signed by the Acting Chief of Certificates and Records, as well as Eugene himself. The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper...
GLC09587.151
Airman Rating Record
A rating record accompanying the certificate [see GLC09587.151], ensuring that Eugene Williams is rated as "commercial pilot - airplane single-engine land." The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper...
GLC09587.152
14 October 1949
Vandenburg, Hoyt S. (fl. 1949)
My dear Mrs. Williams
A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Hoyt S. Vandenburg, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.177
1 December 1944
Barnes, Hubert D.
Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. This report is written from December 1 to December 30, logged typically daily, and a column is designated on the left for a time indication of each event...
GLC09591.06
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. There is a hand written note in the top left corner, and it is signed "Hubert D. Barnes." A paragraph is struck out in pen, and several spelling or grammar...
GLC09591.07
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