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1974 ca.?
Ford, Gerald R. (1913-2006)
Quoting himself upon assuming the presidency re: prayers
"... I ask you to confirm me as your President by your prayers." The statement Ford made at the time of his suceeding Richard Nixon.
GLC02793.110
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
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
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
6 October 1979
Carter, Jimmy, 1924-.
Exchange of Remarks Between the President and His Holiness Pope John Paul II
A printing of the conversation and speeches given when Pope John Paul II visited President Jimmy Carter in 1979. There is a print of the White House on the top of the page.
GLC09613.01.01.02
Unknown
[President Carter and Pope John Paul II]
A photograph of Pope John Paul II and President Carter waving.
GLC09613.01.01.03
1977
Atkins, Susan (1948- )
Child of Satan, Child of God
Paperback copy of Atkins' book and book plate.
GLC05508.024.04
14 December 1974
Blake, Eugene Carson (1906-1985)
to John Christopher Allen
President of the National Council of Churches Blake writes to a young boy at the request of his father. Blake expresses hope that when the boy gets older he too will have a life-long interest in Christian unity and service to the world.
GLC05508.039
circa 1975
Boles, Tiffany (fl. 1975)
to unknown
Boles writes: "I cannot sign the enclosed pin-up of me because it is not me anymore. I have become a Christian and do not enjoy that image of me carried on." Written in blue felt tip pen.
GLC05508.041
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