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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
2 November 2015
Stone, Sheila (1935- )
to Sheila Stone
Printed email from Jane Rosen thanking Sheila Stone for the donation of "Letters in a Box." Jane Rosen works for the Imperial War Museums.
GLC09620.204
2015
["Letters in a Box" beginnings]
Document detailing how the book of Robert Stone's letters, "Letters in a Box," came to be, starting with an oral history interview done by Otis Baker.
GLC09620.205
[Sample page]
A sample page from "Letters in a Box" with the book's introduction.
GLC09620.206
[Sample pages]
Background history on Robert L. Stone and the oral history transcript by Otis Baker. It briefly explains a B-24 plane and how the Norden bombsight was operated.
GLC09620.207
Robert L. Stone Dates
A typed document that includes the highlights of Robert L. Stone's dates from May 1942 to December 1945.
GLC09620.209
8 November 2015
Smith, Jenn (fl. 1982)
Legacy of Letters
An article from the Lifestyles section of the Berkshire Eagle newspaper describes how the "Letters in a Box" project began. Mentions that Sheila Stone was going to give the collection to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.
This copy is the same...
GLC09620.248.01
Smith, Jenn (fl. 1982- )
GLC09620.248.02
21 February 1945
Honolulu Advertiser (1856-2010)
Iwo Fierce and Bloody
The front page of the Honolulu Advertiser. Includes photographs of the island of Iwo Jima before and after. Reverse side talks about the Pacific theatre battles in more detail.
Dated Wednesday, February 21, 1944, however February 21, 1944 was a...
GLC09620.249
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (1912-2010)
Landing in Bonins Reported!
The front page of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Includes articles on "U.S. Planes Strike Hitler's Hideout", "Nazis Surrender as West Wall Crumbles", "Fight for Iwo Continues at Furious Pace." Includes two images to go along with the articles.
GLC09620.250
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
circa 1938 to 1958
unkown
[Navy pin with three ribbons]
Navy pin with Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, and National Defense Service ribbons.
GLC09555.20
1946
Welfare Fund
The U.S.S. Texas in World War II: A Pictorial Review of the Accomplishments of the Thirty-Ones Year Old Battleship, Published for the Officers and Men Who Served in Her During the Second World War
A cheifly pictoral record of the officers and men who served on the U.S.S. Texas during World War II. On the last page is a hand written note by Thomas Barwiss Hagstoz Askin, Jr. stating that the U.S.S. Texas was towed by the U.S.S. Mosopelea and the...
GLC09555.25
5 April 1945
US Navy
News of the Day
A two-page US Navy news briefing, inlcuding two cartoons, of recent updates in both Europe and the Pacific theatre. Includes developments in Japan, Hungary, Germany, and Italy, as well as baseball and wrestling news.
GLC09561
Graham, Lorenz (1902-1989)
How God Fix Jonah
Published by Reynal & Hitchcock. Illustrated with prints from wood engravings by Letterio Calapai, an American painter, muralist, and printmaker. Signed by Graham on the dedication page; dedicated to Graham's sister Shirley Graham Du Bois, an...
GLC06121
27 February - 19 May 1946
Letterbook
Letter Book #1. Red Covered plastic bound book, with black "Major General John H. Hilldring" on cover. Ninety-One letters and telegrams congratulating Hilldring on his Nomination and subsequent appointment as Assistant Secretary of State.
GLC06196.002
27 February - 8 May 1946
Letterbook.
Letter Book #2. Red Covered plastic bound book, with black "Major General John H. Hilldring" on cover. One Hundred Fifteen letters and telegrams congratulating Hilldring on his Nomination and subsequent appointment as Assistant Secretary of State.
GLC06196.003
7 January 1948
Claxton Jr., Philander P. (1914- )
to John H. Hilldring
Cryptic note, "Hooray Prophet!! more later." Possibly referring to Hilldring's retirement from the State Department.
GLC06196.004
11 May 1948
Manning, Reg (1905-1986)
Concerning an article which was to appear in the 15 May edition of the Arizona Republic.
GLC06196.005
20 June 1949
to John H. Hilldring.
Thanks Hilldring for his letter from Rome and expresses his desire for a conversation with him when he returns from Europe.
GLC06196.008
28 June 1949
Shearer, Daphne
to Mrs. Florence Hilldring
From Newsreel Association of Great Britain and Ireland, sending a Silver Fruit bowl to Mrs. Hilldring as a gift in appreciation of the usage of Hilldring's film of the sinking of the Princess Astrid.
GLC06196.009
29 June 1949
Reebach, L
to Mrs. Florence Hilldring.
International News Photographs thanking Mrs. J. Hilldring for the usage of her film of the sinking of the Princess Astrid.
GLC06196.010
[1946]
Pin
Pin: "28th National Convention American Legion, San Francisco."
GLC06196.111
1946/06
Academic hood.
Academic hood worn by Hilldring at the University of Connecticut commencement ceremony.
GLC06196.207
[1945/07]
Orders.
Orders for Hilldring to travel to Potsdam on an unnamed mission.
GLC06196.256
1946/04/12
Presidential proclamation.
Countersigned by James F. Byrnes. Presidential proclamation nominating Hilldring as Assistant Secretary of State.
GLC06196.259
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