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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
14 April 1964
Wallace, George (1919-1998)
to Ms. Martin
Wallace, Governor of Alabama, replies to Martin's request for literature on the subject of segregation in the South. Informs Martin that the Governor's office does not have any material on the subject of segregation, stating "we have never had a...
GLC00295
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
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
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
1963
Bachrach, Fabian (1917- )
[John F. Kennedy photograph with printed signature]
Portrait of Kennedy in a pinstripe suit, pictured from the chest up.
GLC04675.37
24 January 1963
Kennedy, Robert Francis (1925-1968)
[Report to President John F. Kennedy regarding civil rights]
A signed carbon copy. Robert Kennedy, Attorney General, describes 1962 as "a year of great progress in civil rights, in large measure because of the responsibility and respect for law displayed by the great majority of the citizens of the South."...
GLC05630
26 May 1960
Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004)
to Harold Ward
Quotes Barry Goldwater stating that the Herlong-Baker bill (concerning tax reform) can only be gotten out of committee through a letter-writing campaign. Rejects the idea of a third party of economic conservatives, saying that he joined the...
GLC00782.17
1961/03/11
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)
to Rev. E. C. Leadley re: Solomon Island native who helped rescue the PT-109
Signed as President. Accompanied by a certified copy of letter from N. Biuku Gasa (certified and signed by E. C. Leadley) for the man who carried hidden messages for the crew of JFK's PT-109, with envelope.
GLC02793.100
1981/04/06
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
circa 1962
Harris & Ewing (fl. 1937)
[Portrait of Supreme Court Justices]
Formal group portrait of the Supreme Court Justices in robes. Signed by justices William O. Douglas, Hugo L. Black, Earl Warren, Felix Frankfurter, Tom Clark, Charles E. Whittaker, John Marshall Harlan, William J. Brennan Jr., and Potter Stewart.
GLC02929.02
15 September 1967
to Mr. John F. Bayliss
One letter from Senator Robert Francis Kennedy to John F. Bayliss dated September 15, 1967. Kennedy writes that he believes the United States had to provide the resources to American soldiers in Vietnam as well as support the democratic rights of the...
GLC09525
November 23, 1963
Johnson, Lyndon B. (1908-1973)
Proclamation of Mourning for John F. Kennedy
GLC09533
25 April 1960
de Gaulle, Charles, (1890-1970)
Address by His Excellency Charles de Gaulle, President of the French Republic, President of the Community, to Members of Both Houses of Congress
An English translation of the speech that Charles de Gaulle of France gave to Congress on 25 April 1960. He addresses issues of the Cold War, casting France's lot with the free West and advocating nuclear disarmament.
GLC09565.01
11 July 1960
Fay, Elton C., (fl. 1960)
[B-70 Held Perfect Plane For Spy Role]
A newspaper clipping from the Washington Times Herald on July 11, 1960. The first article, "B-70 Held Perfect Plane for Spy Role," describes the proposed B-70 bomber plane and explains the disagreement over whether or not to fund the construction of...
GLC09565.03
Report of the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee of the Committee on Armed Services United States Senate, The B-70 Program
A report from the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee about the merits of the B-70 bomber, in which the subcommittee analyzes the history of the B-70 weapon system and recommends to the Committee on Armed Services that it be developed immediately...
GLC09565.04
Spring 1968
Humphrey, Hubert H. (1911- 1978)
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey Answers Your Questions
A transcript of reporter questions and Humphrey's responses from various press events during the spring of 1968. He answers questions on topics such as his "liberal credentials," "the revolt in the ghettos," "rural and urban poverty," and "relations...
GLC09565.05
9 May 1968
United Democrats for Humphrey
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (9 May 1969)
The first issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It includes quotes from Vice President Humphrey, as well as information on his standing in the polls, who has endorsed him, and what his wife, Muriel, is like.
GLC09565.06
16 May 1968
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (16 May 1969)
The second issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. Includes accounts of his victories at state conventions, his comments to the United Autoworker Convention, and the responses of columnists and pollsters to his...
GLC09565.07
23 May 1968
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (23 May 1969)
The third issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey, with headlines about Humphrey's standing in the Gallup Poll, his endorsements by columnists and political figures, and his campaign strategy developments.
GLC09565.08
30 May 1968
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (30 May 1969)
The fourth issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It has information about Humphrey's lead with delegates and in the Louis Harris poll, about his visit to his South Dakota hometown, and about Robert Kennedy's...
GLC09565.09
29 July 1968
Victory '68: News from United Democrats for Humphrey (29 July 1968)
The 29 July issue of the Victory '68 newsletter advocating the election of Vice Presient Hubert Humphrey to the presidency. It contains Humphrey's stances on and recent action involving aid to farmers, urban regeneration, gun control, and the draft...
GLC09565.11
Vice President Backs Freedom Of Choice For Democrats
A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, containing a lengthy statement from Humphrey about the selection of the Democratic nominee. Humphrey advocates in favor of an open convention, in which each delegate can vote for whichever...
GLC09565.12
31 July 1968
Vice President Humphrey in Televised Talks Advocates Marshall Plan for the Cities and Programs for Civil Order and Justice
A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, which focuses on Humphrey's statements in favor of a Marshall Plan for U.S. cities and of a separate effort to protect civil order and justice. He supports an end to riots, stricter gun control...
GLC09565.13
3 August 1968
Vice President Humphrey's Travels Keep Him In Close Touch With Americans and Key Nations Overseas
A short press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, explaining the Vice President's extensive travel and calling attention to the extent to which this travel has demonstrated his commitment to Americans throughout the country and to U.S...
GLC09565.14
1968
Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie
Remember...a vote for Nixon is a vote for Agnew
A small poster featuring a photograph of Richard Nixon waving with Spiro Agnew. Created by the Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie, it seeks to discourage voters from voting for the Nixon-Agnew ticket.
GLC09565.15
5 November 1968
Humphrey-Muskie Election Night Headquarters DNC- Citizens
A pass to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. It bears a large stamp, which reads "DNC-Citizens."
GLC09565.16
Two passes to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. They bear large stamps, which read "Official."
GLC09565.17
2 August 1963
Wetmore, Nellie Joe (fl. 1963)
to Mr. H. D. Wetmore
It rained that night, and Nellie slept very well. There was a party the previous evening for Bishop Palmer and his wife as they left August 2 for a trip to India and Washington, D.C. Nellie is leaving for Frankfurt to meet Rod and is excited to see...
GLC09573.01.27
16 May 1966
to Michael Hayes
This is a letter from Robert F. Kennedy to Michael Hayes, thanking Hayes for his letter of March 24th. This is written on US Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare stationery. Kennedy also thanks Hayes for his kind remembrance of President...
GLC09618
30 June 1967
U.S. Government Printing Office
Money in the Bank...an Honorable Discharge
Honorable Discharge informational pamphlet. A small pamphlet encouraging soldiers to think ahead and to make sure they plan their future. It mentions the benefits of a honorable discharge and warns of the dangers of a less then honorable discharge...
GLC09626.01.04
4 August 1984
Ali, Muhammad (1942-2016)
[Service to others...]
Ali writes, "Service to others is the rent we pay for a room in HEAVEN." Quotation written "To Bobby," signed with a smiley face. Ali has also signed his portrait printed in the accompanying program (GLC05508.019.02).
GLC05508.019.01
Kalinsky, George (fl. 1984)
[Muhammad Ali photo montage]
Photomontage from programme autographed by Muhammad Ali, with typed biography on the back. Accompanies autographed note (GLC05508.019.01).
GLC05508.019.02
5 May 1969
Borman, Frank (1928-)
A Christmas Eve Prayer from Lunar Orbit (Apollo 8 Astronauts)
A printed commemorative document quoting William Anders, Jim Lovell, and Frank Borman reading a prayer and the first 8 verses of Genesis as they approached the Lunar sunrise aboard Apollo 8, 24 December 1968. Includes their portraits. Also includes...
GLC05508.021
16 November 1993
Atkins, Susan (1948- )
to Kregg Sanders
Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. She discusses making a birthday present for her sister-in-law, her typewriter, a new sewing project, and...
GLC05508.024.01
18 November 1993
Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins continues a previous letter (GLC05508.024.01), commenting that she feels a connection with her...
GLC05508.024.02
17 December 1993
Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins thanks Sanders for the story of his adventure getting her book, considering it "one of those cool...
GLC05508.024.03
circa 1960
Barnard, Christiaan (1922-2001)
One Life. Part I. The Great Karoo
Barnard recounts an anecdote from his childhood about the first time he doubted God's ability to handle all of mankind's imperfections. He describes assisting his mother play the organ during church and the minister's sermon on sin.
GLC05508.029
1981
Bernstein, Leonard (1918-1990)
[Sing God a simple song]
Signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score. Accompanied by sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass" (GLC05508.035.02).
GLC05508.035.01
A Simple Song
Sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass." Accompanied by signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score (GLC05508.035.02).
GLC05508.035.02
17 February 1981
Hines, Jerome (1921-2003)
[Excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song"]
Souvenir excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song." Signed in the home of Florida Southern College President Robert A. Davis and his wife, at a dinner honoring Mr. Hines as 1981 Honorary Chancellor of Florida Southern College.
GLC05508.130
26 February 1982
Humphreys, Christmas (1901-1983)
to Mr. Badan
Humphreys sends a list of Buddhist books for possible purchase. He also offers to autograph books.
GLC05508.140
27 January 1981
Irwin, James (1930-1991)
to Doug
Writes how his journey to the moon has changed his life. He now endeavors to bring people to Jesus.
GLC05508.146.01
19 February 1987
to Nate
Irwin writes to Nate and tells him that Jesus walking on Earth is more important than man walking on the moon. He hopes that Nate is serving Jesus.
GLC05508.146.02
28 December 1980
Isherwood, Christopher (1904-1986)
to John Budan
Isherwood writes to John Budan to explain an excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita, a Hindu religious book written in Sanskrit, which he helped translate into English. The excerpt means that life's only purpose is to find the knowledge that God exists.
GLC05508.147.01
circa 1980-1990
Johnson, Earvin (fl. ca. 1980-1990)
[God has put me here to play basketball...]
Johnson writes: "God has put me here to play basketball, to do my thing on the court. So that's where I'm going to do my thing, on that court."
GLC05508.150
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