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23 November 1948
Rutledge, Wiley B. (1894-1949)
to D. Lawrence Groner
Discusses a book that Groner mailed to Rutledge. Remarks that it reminded him of scenes from his childhood in eastern Tennessee.
GLC04352.06
5 August 1980
Watson, Jack H. (1938- )
to Norman Taurog
Letter of transmittal indicating he is sending autographed photographs of President Jimmy Carter (see GLC04675.36.02). Written on White House stationary. Housed with photograph, GLC04675.36.02.
GLC04675.36.01
1980
Unknown
[Jimmy Carter]
Photograph of President Carter, inscribed to Norman Taurog. Signed by Carter. Accompanied by GLC04675.36.01.
GLC04675.36.02
1980 ca.
Bush, George (1924-)
to Craig Fuller re: arrangements for travelling with press
Draft memo written in blue ink (felt-tip?) on yellow legal paper. "We can be accomodating without having the tail wag the dog. GB"
GLC07405
27 May 1946
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
Pardon of Peter Robert Clark (c/s J. Howard McGrath [AG])
Convicted of piracy on the high seas: pardoned since his jail sentence had been commuted, his fine paid and his probation served. (No other reason mentioned.)
GLC00045.43
09 June 1949
Pardon of Sol Lewis (c/s Thomas Clark [AG])
(Alias Sollis Levinsky.) Convicted as an illegal alien; pardoned since law-abiding while serving parole, had partly paid $5000 fine and would be deported if not pardoned.
GLC00068.23
25 November 1946
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
to Ralph Cooper Hutchinson
Writes about returning Hutchinson's biography of General Grant. Mentions that he can no longer make the Army-Navy game because his schedule is too busy. Congratulates Hutchinson, who was president of Lafayette College, on his team's victory....
GLC00456.02
1981/04/06
Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004)
Postcard of thanks to nurse at hospital
Written as President to a nurse at George Washington University Hospital
GLC02793.115
1982/02/01
to Patti Davis re: thanking her for birthday gift, weather
Written as President on White House stationery to his daughter. Date inferred from content.
GLC02793.116
1982/09/16 ca.
Handwritten drafts of five letters, including one to William F. Buckley, Jr.
Written as President. Date inferred from contents; one of the letters, to Jim Curtis, was discovered by a previous owner to be dated September 16, 1982. A series of written drafts on yellow paper intended for his secretary. Although the letter to...
GLC02793.117
1 October 1949
Pardon related: commuted sentence for Arthur R. McCleary (c/s Peyton Ford)
No conviction mentioned
GLC02866
1985
Rhodes, Robert H. (1937- )
All for the Union: A history of the 2nd Rhode Island volunteer infantry...
Publishing the diary and letters of E.H. Rhodes
GLC00267.329
1986
Wheeler, Richard (b. 1922)
Sword over Richmond
GLC00267.345
1987
Parrish, T. Michael (1953- )
Confederate Imprints: A bibliography
The first definitive bibliography of Confederate imprints, this formidable reference work will prove indispensable to scholars, libraries, collectors, and bookmen interested in the Civil War era. Completely revising, correcting, and extending the...
GLC00350
Collection of two items related to Dwight D. Eisenhower [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00456
1948
Crusade in Europe.
1304 of 1426 numbered copies. Signed on printed facsimile of D-Day message. Illustrated with photographs. Published by Doubleday & Company. Discusses World War II, including the prelude and aftermath.
GLC00471
Crusade in Europe
Inscribed to Brigadier General Frank Caffey (Commander of the 34th Infantry) on a facsimile of D-Day message. "Outstanding soldier in two World Wars, with best wishes and lasting regard to him and his wife, Louise, from their devoted friend."...
GLC00601
13 February 1949
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Peggy Fabian
Writes to a young lady his "hope that you grow up a staunch American woman - and a lady." Written on personal stationary.
GLC00793
24 August 1946
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue (1879-1957)
to Mrs. Holcombe
Sends a copy of an address by the late Chief Justice of Massachusetts because she felt Holcombe might be interested. Apologizes for the mildew on it.
GLC01522.02
26 January 1947
to Mr. Holcombe
Writes that she is looking forward to seeing Holcombe and his wife on 19 February 1947. Written on stationary embossed with "Road Forks," the name of the house Grace Coolidge built for herself in Northampton, Massachusetts after the death of her...
GLC01522.03
17 April 1945
National Japanese American Student Relocation Council
From Camp to College, the Story of Japanese Student Relocation
One pamphlet entitled, "From Camp to College: The Story of Japanese American Student Relocation," dated April 17, 1945. Printed by the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. Details the history of the council's inception and success...
GLC09691
1929-2009
Various
[Collection of items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies, 1929-2009][Decimalized .01-.13]
Collection of 13 items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies dated 1929-2009. Consists of programs and invitations to inauguration ceremonies. Presidential inaugurations included in the collection are those of Presidents Herbert Hoover...
GLC09705
1918-1980
[Collection of photographs related to African American life, 1918-1980] [Decimalized .01-.11]
Collection of photographs related to African American life dated approximately 1918-1980. Consists of 11 photographs that depict people captured in recreation, fulfilling agricultural work, at social clubs and portraits.
GLC09724
1943-1964
[Group of press photographs of the 1964 Harlem riots and other New York actions] [Decimalized .01- .35]
Collection of press photographs related to riots against racial violence in New York dated 1943-1964. Consists of 35 wirephotos and telephotos. Riots depicted in this collection are with a focus on violence Black people by white officers. This...
GLC09733
1990
The Collings Foundation
[The Collings Foundation B-24 Liberator Fundraiser]
A small booklet with a picture of a B-24 liberator in color with the history of the program and contribution categories.
A post-it note with the collection notes "Program from an air show Bob and I [Sheila Stone] attended in Punta Gorda, FL in the...
GLC09620.203
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