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19 March 1973
Hilton, Conrad Nicholson (1887-1979)
[If I could choose but one word...]
Briefly discusses "faith" as a profound and powerful word. Accompanied by signed photograph (GLC05508.129.02).
GLC05508.129.01
[Signed photograph of Conrad Hilton]
Accompanies Hilton's quote discussing faith (GLC05508.129.01).
GLC05508.129.02
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
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
1971
Horsmanden, Daniel (1694-1778)
The New York conspiracy... with an introduction by Thomas J. Davis [reprint]
Paperback reprint by Beacon Press of Horsmanden's "A Journal of the Proceedings in the Detection of the Conspiracy formed by some White People in conjunction with Negro and other Slaves, for burning the City of New-York...."
GLC04205.02
1960
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
The Cooper Union Address given by Abraham Lincoln in the Great Hall of The Cooper Union in New York February 27, 1860
With an introduction written by Leroy H. Buckingham, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, The Cooper Union. Published by The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, 1960. Buckingham's introduction discusses Lincoln's political...
GLC04471.09
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
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
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
n.d
Unknown
[Photograph of James Irwin on the moon]
Signed photograph of Irwin saluting the American flag on the moon. He autographs it: "Jesus walking on the earth is more important than man walking on the moon."
GLC05508.146.03
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
n.d.
to Mr. Moore
Isherwood writes to Mr. Moore about his belief that prayer is necessary to help ourselves and each other. It will help us to know God better and end alcoholism, blood-lust, and war. Written on stationary of the Vedanta Society of Los Angeles and...
GLC05508.147.02
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
22 September 1972
Joy, Leatrice (1894-1985)
to Alan Brock
Joy discusses death and grieving. She writes that we must act as the person who died would have liked us to behave. On the verso she writes: Death does not extinguish the light--it puts out the candle, for the dawn has come."
GLC05508.152.01
circa 1971
Joy writes Brock a belated thank you note for decorated shells he gave her. She passes on a few sentiments she recently heard and enjoyed. She writes on stationary of the Christian Science Publishing Society, with Hymn 346 by John Marriott from the...
GLC05508.152.02
[Photograph of Leatrice Joy]
A photograph of Leatrice Joy. On the photograph written in pen is the message: "To Dick Gratefully Yours Leatrice Joy."
GLC05508.152.02.01
circa 1971-1972
to unknown
Joy writes a Christmas card: "God is ever near; if he isn't--who moved?"
GLC05508.152.03
Joy writes a Christmas card and quotes the "Bethlehem Echo." She thanks her correspondent for the shells and quotes a recent, Christian lecture she heard. The card has a 1641 quote by Johann Rist on it.
GLC05508.152.04
Joy writes Brock to thank him for the picture and writes a quote: "Death does not extinguish the light--it puts out the candle for the dawn has come."
GLC05508.152.05
Joy sends an article on the Lord's Prayer that she enjoyed to her friends. It has an autographed note on the first page.
GLC05508.152.06
Joy writes a Christmas card to Brock and thanks him for all his notes; she promises to keep up with news from her end.
GLC05508.152.07
circa 1958
Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald (fl. ca. 1958)
[God wants a different thing from each of us...]
Kennedy writes a sentiment: "God wants a different thing from each of us, laborious or easy, conspicuous or quite private, but something which only we can do and for which we were created."
GLC05508.156
1958
King, Martin Luther Jr. (1929-1968)
Stride Toward Freedom
Inscribed to Fr. Tom Thrasher of Montgomery. Thrasher was an Episcopal priest who joined with King in seeking Civil Rights: "In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your true Christian spirit, your dedication to the Christian ideal of the...
GLC05508.158
14 February 1992
King, Bernice (1963-)
[Lord have mercy on us for...]
Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.
GLC05508.159
17 January 1979
Knight, William (1929-)
to Rev. John Narbutt
Knight, a colonel in the U.S. Airforce, congratulates Narbutt on his 100th birthday. He argues that increased knowledge and exploration of space are not incompatible with faith in God.
GLC05508.162
6 January 1967
Koestler, Arthur (1905-1983)
to Marshall E. Bean
Koestler responds to questions posed by Bean about religion, faith, and death. Bean is apparently dying.
GLC05508.163
2 June 1971
Kuhlman, Kathryn (1907-1976)
to Mrs. Hassell
Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.
GLC05508.164
1980/04
LaRue, Lash (1917-1996)
to Larry
LaRue writes to Larry on the back of photo. LaRue asks for contributions to his newly formed Charity, For Gods Sake Productions.
GLC05508.165.01
circa 1983
[Lash LaRue photo].
Photograph of LaRue on his horse Black Diamond, with contemporary photo of LaRue in the bottom right-hand corner. Inscribed by LaRue to a teacher named Bob.
GLC05508.165.02
30 December 1955
Lodge, Henry C. Jr. (1902-1985)
[I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations...]
Lodge writes: "I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations in accordance with any one of the religious faiths which are represented here. I do so in the conviction that we cannot make the United Nations into a...
GLC05508.170
15 January 1978
Love, Bessie (1898-1986)
Love thanks Brock for a Christmas card and the piece about his mother. She offers condolence, and suggests reading Christian Science literature as a means to heal his grief.
GLC05508.171
24 October 1950
MacArthur, Douglas (1880-1964)
to Mary Cushman
Writing from his office in the General Headquarters, United Nations Command, MacArthur, as commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, offers condolence on the death of Mary Cushman's son in the Korean War. He praises devotion to duty and...
GLC05508.173
1978-1987 circa
Manners, David (fl. 1978-1987)
to Alan Brock re: death and eternal existence
Actor David Manners writes about death and eternal existence as a response to Brock's "record of human horrors," apparently attempting to cheer him up. He mentions giving Alan Irene Rich's address, invites him to visit, and mentions names of some...
GLC05508.174
29 March 1967
Mansfield, Jayne (1933-1967)
to Mrs. Nice
Mansfield thanks Nice for her concern for Zoltan, Mansfield's son. She also writes: "I have always had a great belief in my fellow man, but I am now fully assured that the heavens above have succeeded in creating a beautiful earth upon which to live...
GLC05508.175
3 June 1975
Mason, Tom (fl. 1975)
Mason offers condolence upon the death of Brock's mother. He offers a quote from a magazine article that he read when his own mother died in 1951 that he hopes will be comforting. The passage describes death as nothing because loved ones are...
GLC05508.180
18 March 1954
McKeldin, Theodore (1900-1974)
to Roy Pitts
He writes the highlights of his career are being born an American citizen and nominating Dwight D. Eisenhower for the presidency. He gives the names and addresses of Maryland's living former governors and sends an autographed copy of the Maryland...
GLC05508.185
13 October 1966
Morison, Samuel Eliot (1887-1976)
Morison responds to a letter by Bean, citing his favorite Biblical quotations as "I know that my Redeemer liveth... " and "My Father's house has many mansions."
GLC05508.189
14 November 1980
Muzorewa, Abel Tendekayi (1925- )
[The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed me...]
Abel Muzorewa quotes Luke 4: 18-19.
GLC05508.192.02
17 May 1966
Niebuhr, Reinhold (1892-1971)
Niebuhr praises Bean's faith and serenity in the face of death. He regrets that he has no photos to send.
GLC05508.194
12 May 1968
Niemöller, Martin (1892-1984)
to Rector Harvey
Niemoller writes to Harvey, an American pastor, arguing that "preaching" is not on the way out, but changes need to be made in preaching style to fit modern audiences that find traditional sermons too impersonal. He believes the Gospel is the only...
GLC05508.195.01
25 March 1947
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
circa 1972
[Photograph of Richard M. Nixon]
Image of Richard Nixon, smiling with arms folded. He wears a suit and tie and smiles at something to his left.
GLC05508.197
23 September 1993
O'Connor, John (1920-2000)
Terence James Cardinal Cooke: Some Observations by John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York
In this excerpt from a book, Cardinal O'Connor describes Cardinal Cooke as a virtuous man, who even though he was dying of cancer, never let anyone know of his suffering. Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.198.02).
GLC05508.198.01
[John Cardinal O'Conner Bachrach photograph].
Autopen signature. Accompanies Cardinal O'Conner document (GLC05508.198.01).
GLC05508.198.02
20 September 1967
Phillips, J. B. (1906-1982)
to Mr. Buchanan
Phillips has no one person in mind who is especially notable in contributing to world peace. His motives for being ordained were mixed, but he feels the his desire to communicate the Christian Gospel was the best one.
GLC05508.203
10 July 1952
Universal Pictures Company, Inc.
[Contract between Powers and Universal Pictures for movie "Mississippi Gambler"]
Refers to contract stipulations. Signed by Universal Pictures' Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, and approved and accepted by Tyrone Powers.
GLC05508.207
circa 1976
Presley, Elvis
[When you have found The Kingdom you will likewise find your place in it...]
Written approximately one year before his death, Presley quotes from a mystical work entitled "The Impersonal Life." He expurgates the orginal text, omitting the phrase: "...realizing now that you are in truth one of my divine attributes...".
GLC05508.208
18 July 1967
Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004)
to Richard Hubler
Reagan offers condolence to Hubler after his son was killed in a car accident. He writes that there is a divine scheme that humans cannot understand, so "we can only have faith that we'll be helped and strength will be given to us in our hour of...
GLC05508.210.01
16 January 1968
to Senator
A note drafted by Reagan, with instructions to send it to each of the Senators who attended a prayer breakfast with him. Reagan comments on his shared feelings about "the need for spiritual recognition in our lives."
GLC05508.210.02
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