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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
30 May 1934
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
[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
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
1939/01/27
to William E. Shepherd re: declining membership in the Beaux-Arts Institute
Signed as President on White House stationery. He notes he is a rank amateur
GLC02793.083
1934-35
Freeman, Douglas S. (1886-1953)
R. E. Lee: A biography
Howes F350. The standard biography of Lee. V. 3-4 are first editions.
GLC00267.269
15 December 1931
Lockhart, Charley (fl. 1898-1941)
[to Texas pension recipients]
Lockhart relates that since the pension fund is exhausted, he has been acquiring funds from the State Highway Investment Fund to pay pensioners. Writes "This fund is also exhausted, but as the Christmas holidays are nearing and I am desirous of...
GLC02386.04
January 4, 1930
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
to Mabel T. R. Washburn
Answers a genealogical inquiry on the Moors and Davises, possibly for a book Washburn is writing. Typed on Coolidge's personal stationery with header Calvin Coolidge/Northampton Massachusetts. Stationery watermarked "R CO HOLYOKE". One black and...
GLC00118.08
3 June 1935
Pounder, George H.
to Jennie and Elizabeth Damuth.
Printed ballot for George H. Pounder. Printed with a poem called "Then and Now!" and a photograph of Pounder. Also contains biographical information for Pounder, who grew up in Wisconsin and was part of the Wisconsin Cavalry during the Civil War.
GLC03523.14.85
circa 1933
Benet, Stephen V. (1898-1943)
to Mr. Lally
Affirms that "Five Men and Pompey" was his first published work. States that "We had a sketch of John Dos Passos in 'Books' recently, and there will be others. I don't know when or if we'll get together in book form." In 1933 Benet and his wife...
GLC04463.10
1930
Pin
"Officers Duck Pin Tournament, 1930, 57th Infantry, Capt. J.H. Hilldring, Member."
GLC06196.110
1932/06/01
Diploma.
Regular Army Infantry School (Fort Benning, Ga.) Diploma from advanced course for officers.
GLC06196.245
1936/06/19
Certificate.
Command and General Staff School (Fort Leavenworth, Kan.) Certificate of graduation.
GLC06196.246
1938/09/24
Enlistment poster for the Arizona Civilian Conservation Corps.
Arizona Civilian Conservation Corps. Enlistment propaganda poster with motto "Great Oaks from Little Acorns."
GLC06196.262
March 1936
Guest, Edgar A. (1881-1959)
My Creed
A personal philosophy Guest tried to live by, much of it dealing with ethics and decorum: "... to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage , but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the...
GLC05508.118
21 November 1936
Masters, Edgar Lee (1868-1950)
to Jewell Allen
Masters writes in response to Allen's letter concerning his book "Across Spoon River." He discusses religion and reading, and suggests she read his poem "Prometheus" which was printed in "The Serpent in the Wilderness." He believes her atheism is...
GLC05508.181
13 September 1935
Seton, Ernest T. (1860-1946)
to George Vaughan
Seton writes in response to Vaughan's letter concerning "our spiritual depression" to express hope of the future. He is also publishing an "Indian Bible," containing "the spiritual message of the Red Race" which should be of service to many. Typed...
GLC05508.227
1932/12/21
Patton, George S. (1885-1945)
to Nita Patton re: comments on Catholicism and actions of Congress
GLC07771
2 October 1931
Wolman, Paul C. (fl. 1930-1931)
[Certificate of registration presented to William McChesney Muth]
Countersigned by Paul C. Wolman and R.B. Hardy, Jr. Presented to Muth on his fifteenth birthday anniversary by his father, G. Harry Muth. Document explains that each copy of the book in which this document was originally bound is registered in the...
GLC07810.107
20 January 1945
Executive Order 9512
One pamphlet entitled, "Executive Order 9512," dated January 20, 1945. This pamphlet is a printing of the order, "Providing for Coordination of the Allocations of Field Positions Subject to the Classification Act of 1923, as Amended." The pamphlet...
GLC09693.32
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