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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
1 October 1949
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
Pardon related: commuted sentence for Arthur R. McCleary (c/s Peyton Ford)
No conviction mentioned
GLC02866
1948/07/08
Dewey, Thomas E. (1902-1971)
to Mary M. McBride re: thanks for letter, radio
On stationery as governor.
GLC05264.06
December 1946
Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon (1890-1973)
to George L. Rihl
Rihl resided around Mexico City. Rickenbacker reflects on the state of the country during the Christmas season. He sees Americans' hatred of Germans and Japanese, cultivated during WWII, being transferred to fellow citizens in post-war America...
GLC05508.010.01
December 1949
Rickenbacker sees an "alien philosophy" of wanting "something for nothing" as infiltrating American society. He argues that the people are to blame, not the government or so-called rich. He sees bankruptcy as the result, unless everyone orients...
GLC05508.010.02
16 November 1949
Culbertson, Ely (1893-1955)
to Charles L. Wallis
Culbertson discusses why T.S. Eliot's "Journey of the Magi" is meaningful to him. He cites Eliot's question, "Was it birth or was it death?" and interprets it as a reference to Christ as a moral revolutionist; Christ brought the new Law of...
GLC05508.077
13 May 1947
Divine, M.J. (1882-1965)
to Carleton Lloyd
Reverend Divine asserts that it is not his autograph or photograph which is essential, but rather it is his study and emulation of the life of Christ which will allow him to become "Peaceful, Lively, Loving, Successful, Prosperous and Happy in Spirit...
GLC05508.085
circa 1948
Holly, Buddy (fl. 1948)
[Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]
Buddy Holly's notes from an American history course covering the causes of the Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. Written in pencil.
GLC05508.131
21 March 1947
Huxley, Aldous (1894-1963)
to Stephen Hobhorse
While criticising an article written by Hayman (evidently about "The Perennial Philosophy"), Huxley reveals his thoughts on religion. He asserts that God should not be exploited for personal gain, as the Christian Scientists do. He also argues...
GLC05508.143
25 March 1947
Niemöller, Martin (1892-1984)
to Brother Leis
Niemoller writes to Leis that his travels in the US, where he has learned about Church life in America, are coming to an end. He thanks Leis for his prayers and fellowship: "We have been badly in need of this brotherly help and I am sure, we are now...
GLC05508.195.02
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