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1928/04/20
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
to Francis Prescott re: his determination not to seek another term
Signed as President on White House stationery. Prescott was chairman of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee.
GLC02793.077
23 April 1926
Lincoln, Robert T. (1843-1926)
to C.W. Goff
Declines an invitation to speak at a Memorial Day service in South Manchester, Connecticut because of ill health. Addressed to Goff as Chairman, Memorial Day Committee, South Manchester.
GLC02490.11
1926
Geer, Walter (1857-1937)
Campaigns of the Civil War
I Nevins 30, III Dornbusch 1391
GLC00267.257
1924
Minnigh, Luther W. (fl. 1905-1924)
Gettysburg: What they did here
Title continues, "The Standard Historical Guide Book on 'Gettysburg' with Numerous Maps and Illustrations." Covers battle plans and marches, various headquarters, and details of the three days' battle. Describes the Soldiers' National Cemetery and...
GLC00267.259
1927
Gray, John C. (1839-1915)
War letters, 1862-1865, of John Chipman Gray Major, Judge Advocate and John Codman Ropes Historian of the War with portraits.
Published by the Riverside Press for the Massachusetts Historical Society. Note behind cover: "I Nevins 97: "unique" / Union Bookshelf 36."
GLC00267.261
1928
Beveridge, Albert J. (1862-1927)
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1858
Published by the Houghton Mifflin Company and The Riverside Press Cambridge of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Details the life of Abraham Lincoln. Divided into sections based on time and location. Beveridge meant this work to be a companion to his...
GLC00267.274
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1858 ["manuscript edition" - expanded]
Howes B408aa. Limited "manuscript" edition
GLC00267.275
1921
McKim, Randolph H. (1842-1920)
A Soldier's recollections: Leaves from the diary of a young Confederate...
I Nevins 126, Coulter 311 cites the first edition. 2nd Maryland Infantry
GLC00267.281
circa 6 December 1924
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
to Al
Written on stationery of Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, as bank Vice President, possibly to New York Governor Alfred Smith. Suggests Frances Perkins for an appointment: "all the ladies of my acquaintance are keen to have you put Miss...
GLC02369
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
[Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut]
1928 campaign photograph. Shows Hoover standing outdoors while holding the paws of his dog, King Tut. Inscribed and signed: "To R. J. Phillips With kind Regards of Herbert Hoover" below the picture.
GLC00162.16
Dow, George F. (1868-1936)
Slave ships and slaving
With an introduction by Captain Ernest H. Pentecost. Published by the Marine Research Society, Salem, Massachusetts.
GLC00267.039
Gold liberty coin
Coin ca. 32 mm diameter. Collateral to FDR gold order
GLC01983.03
12 February 1923
Rangland, Anna
to Mrs. Tueneer
She offers his condolences on the passing of her brother. She discusses Mollie's strength and character.
GLC02167.60
17 April 1930
to Arthur Carpenter
Thanks the manager at Warm Springs, Georgia for the update on activities. Advises that Carpenter can rent his cottage from 31 May until 5 September. Hopes Doyle can sell vegetables at the stand as he did last summer. Mentions that he is glad there...
GLC02433
Whither bound?
Inscribed to his son James Roosevelt and dated June 1926. Signed twice, once in the presentation note on the free front endpaper and once on the titlepage. A lecture at Milton Academy on the Alumni Memorial Foundation, 18 May 1926. Published by...
GLC01101
1917
Germany
[Germany 1 Rentenmark 1923-1937 Mark]
Germany 5 Mark 1917. Contains a portait of a woman on one side and a decorative crest on the reverse side.
GLC09620.356
Central Bank of China
[Central Bank of China Ten Dollar Note]
A ten dollar note issued by the Central Bank of China in Shanghai 1928. One side is printed in green and the reverse is printed in blue and red.
GLC09620.369
Smith, Dan (1868-1934)
Souvenir of the Sesquicentennial International Exposition
This poster features Independence Hall in the background. In the foreground lady liberty is exiting the mouth of the Liberty Bell holding the United States flag. The image is titled "The Voice of the Liberty Bell," on either side of the image is the...
GLC09657
circa 1925
Unknown
[Henry Ford]
Signed photograph of a middle-aged Henry Ford by an unknown photographer. Ford signed over his jacket lapel.
GLC02684
Various
Album signed by Delegates to first assembly of the League of Nations
Signers include Paderewski, A.J. Balfour, H.A.L. Fisher, etc. Inscribed to L. Cordel.
GLC03900
1920
Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920)
The Treaty of Peace between the Allied and Associated powers and Germany and other treaty engagements signed at Versailles, June 28th, 1919
Signed by David Lloyd George. Title continues "Together with the reply of the Allied and Associated powers to the Observations of the German Delegation on the Conditions of Peace."
GLC04937
1920 ca.
[Moore family members]
Photograph of Moore family members. Small paper print on dark gray mount of 9 people including seated old man (second from left; identified in GLC04196.06 as William Ford).
GLC04196.03
circa 1920
Grandpa and his precious granddaughter "Zip"
"Grandpa & his precious Granddaughter 'Zip,'" identified on back as Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford. Twentieth century paper print of seated old man and a little girl holding a kitten.
GLC04196.06
[John Moore and granddaughter Mary Md. Moore]
Twentieth century paper print of Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford [sic?] seated on porch steps, the little girl barefoot. Purple stamp on verso "[illegible] B. Moore" (illegible due to abrasion).
GLC04196.07
circa 1911
Nation, Carrie
[Photo of Carrie Nation seated in back seat of an automobile, holding a Bible].
GLC04752
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