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1922/10/09
Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)
to Richard Washburn Child re: wife's illness and international affairs
Signed as President on White House stationery. Child was ambassador.
GLC02793.074
1923/08/05
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
to Maj. Stephen R. Crosby re: thank you letter written 2 days after inauguration
Signed as President on black-bordered White House stationery.
GLC02793.075
1925/08/14
to John Coolidge re: visiting his father with the family and advice
Written as President to his son, who was a Corporal.
GLC02793.076
1928/04/20
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
15 March 1929
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
[Veto of New York State Assembly Bill Introductory Number 833, Printed Number 875]
Veto of "an ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to punishment for receiving deposits in insolvent banks." Roosevelt vetoes the bill commenting, "I am unwilling to accept a bill that lessens the penalty for this peculiarly outrageous breach of...
GLC00803
circa 6 December 1924
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
3 September 1929
to Arthur Carpenter
Writes a witty letter to the business manager at Warm Springs, Georgia, where Roosevelt founded the Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation in 1927. Jokes about mosquitoes briefly. Discusses the sprinkler system for the Meriwether Hotel. Signed...
GLC02202
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
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
circa 1923-1937
Unknown
[German 1 Rentenmark 1923-1937 Mark]
German 1 Rentenmark with the serial number B - 02583569. On reverse side there is a picture of grain in a decorative circle.
GLC09620.355
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
1917-1987
[Collection of materials belonging to Henry Lee Moon, 1917-1987][Decimalized .001-.346]
Collection of 410 items belonging to Henry Lee Moon, Director of Public Relations at the NAACP. Items consist of political and sociological pamphlets, booklets, flyers, and books.
GLC09640
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
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