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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
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
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
circa 1935
Harris & Ewing (fl. 1922-1940)
[Photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signing a document]
One undated photograph of President Roosevelt. Image is of Roosevelt's right profile, while holding a pen in his right hand and eyeglasses in his left. He is poised to sign what appears to be a letter. His signature appears directly below the image...
GLC04675.06
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
22 December 1929
Zuber, Osburn
Negro Scientist Shows "Way Out" for Southern Farmers[:] A Story of George Washington Carver of Tuskegee
Reprinted from the "Montgomery Advertiser." With Carver's signature beneath his photo portrait inside the front cover.
GLC05508.065
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
31 March 1930
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
[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
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
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
1936 ca.
Harris & Ewing (fl. 1937)
[Roosevelt and his cabinet]
Pictured sitting at a board table. Signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, President; John N. Gardner, Vice President; Homer Cummings, Attorney General; James A. Farley , Postmaster General; Cordell Hull, Secretary of State; Henry H. Woodring, Secretary of...
GLC03259
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
1932
Markham, Edwin (1852-1940)
Lincoln, the Man of the People
Signed and dated poem by Markham. Document states that this poem was chosen to be read at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC in 1922. President Warren G. Harding delivered the address and the author read his poem. "Up from...
GLC01367
circa 22 March 1933
to Ellison DuRant Smith
Concerns Smith's amendment to the farm bill of 1933. Worries that he may lose the support of organized farm forces. Advises him to discuss the bill with Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace. Date inferred from contents. Written on White...
GLC01520
April 3, 1933
to Homer Cummings
Inquires of Attorney General Cummings if his Executive order 6102, which bans the ownership of gold, also applies to resident aliens. Written as President. One bust engraving of Roosevelt included.
GLC01983.01
1933/08/23
Executive order relating to the hoarding, export, and earmarking of gold coin, bullion, or currency and to transactions in foreign exchange.
Orders all persons who hold gold coin, gold bullion, or gold certificates to file a report of same with the Secretary of the Treasury within fifteen days. Executive Order 6260.
GLC01983.02
20 December 1929
to Richard Edmonds
Acknowledges to Edmonds, the founding editor of the Manufactures Record, that their unemployment was high but contends "it is fantastic for the Englishman you mention to talk about five million." Also notes that he needs to hear from Edmonds...
GLC02346.01.01
circa 1929
[White House card signed by Hoover]
Accompanied 20 December 1929 letter from Hoover to Richard Edmonds (see GLC02346.01.01).
GLC02346.01.02
04 March 1933
Inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt... delivered at the Capitol...
Signed on titlepage.
GLC00291
25 November 1935
Pardon of Miguel Lujan (c/s Homer S. Cummings [AG])
Pardon restoring civil rights. Pleaded guilty to importing sotol; pardoned since he was unable to pay the fine.
GLC00743
8 October 1930
to J. A. Hull re: his autograph
Written as President on White House stationery, remarking "This is about the third letter I have written in long hand in years!"
GLC02793.078
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