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18 September 1961
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
[Signature of Truman and his wife Bess]
Signatures and date are contained on a small card. A typed line underneath the signatures states "Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman."
GLC00477.02
1949/04/28
to Edward Weinfeld re: public housing
Truman extends greetings for the 18th Annual meeting of the National Public Housing Conference. He mentions the possibility that Congress will pass legislation "establishing national public housing policy." Weinfeld was president of the National...
GLC06699
1977/01/06
Carter, James E. (1924- )
to Matthew Rinaldo re: pardon for Vietnam Draft Evaders
Written on personal stationery and signed "Jimmy." In part: "I appreciate your comments asking me to reconsider my decision to issue a pardon for Vietnam draft evaders, and am sorry we disagree on this matter." Renaldo was a member of Congress.
GLC06787
15 January 1953
Press release of last Presidential Address
Signed on page 2. Printed front and back. Discusses events of his presidency including the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the end of WWII and Korea. "I suppose that history will remember my term...as the years when the "Cold War" began to...
GLC06802
15 March 1954
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
to Vernon Smith
Sends thanks for the "treasured photographs of Abraham Lincoln" taken by Smith's grandfather. States that he will take great care of them and will eventually donate them to the Museum at Abilene. Accompanied by the President's schedule for March 12...
GLC07094.01
12 March 1954
The President's Appointments Friday, March 12, 1954.
Eisenhower's schedule for the day showing an appointment at 8 AM to accept some photos of Abraham Lincoln from Vernon Smith, a worker in the Social Room. Smith's grandfather, who was a personal friend of Lincoln, took the photos. Also shows an 8:30...
GLC07094.02
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
1953
Marshall, Thurgood (1908-1993)
Brown v. Topeka Board of Education [In: "Brief for Appellants...."]
Case printed in "brief for appellants...in Supreme Court of the United States, October Term, 1953."
GLC07726
1954/05/17
Warren, Earl (1891-1974)
Brown v. Topeka Board of Education. Inscribed to Peter H. Brandt.
The Supreme Court's Decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional.
GLC07940
16 July 1963
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)
Pardon of Otelia Pendergast re: convicted of violation of section 265
GLC03590
05 May 1958
to William F. C. Ewing re gathering support for plan to modernize Defense Dept.
Typed on White House stationery and signed in initials, "D.E." Interestingly, Eisenhower compares the intended role for the Sec. of Defense to "corporate practices" and closes by noting "I am sending this letter, or one nearly identical, to a number...
GLC03862
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
4 September 1951
Address of the President at the Opening of the Conference on the Japanese Peace Treaty
Inscribed to Oscar Ewing as a Christmas present. Dated 25 December 1951. No. 32 of 60 copies privately printed for Truman to give as Christmas presents.
GLC04400
1990
Carter, Keith (1948-)
George Washington
One photograph entitled, "George Washington," taken by Keith Carter dated 1990. Image is of a young Black boy holding a gilt-framed print of Gilbert Stuart's "Athenaeum," a portrait of President George Washington.
GLC04502
10 September 1973
Nixon, Richard M. (1913-1994)
to Sue Taurog
Nixon thanks Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, for her friendship and support at a 23 August 1973 news conference. At that conference, Nixon announced the resignation of Secretary of State William Rogers and the nomination of Henry...
GLC04675.34
27 August 1972
Unknown
[Richard Nixon photograph inscribed to Norman Taurog]
An official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows Nixon shaking hands with someone (possibly Taurog) with Henry Kissinger in the background on the right. Date based on Nixon's inscription.
GLC04675.35.01
circa 1972
[Richard Nixon photograph inscribed to Sue Taurog]
Official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows a portrait of Nixon from the chest up.
GLC04675.35.02
Official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows a portrait of Nixon sitting.
GLC04675.35.03
Official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows Richard and Pat Nixon in formal wear, walking arm in arm.
GLC04675.35.04
[Spiro Agnew photograph inscribed to Sue Taurog]
Inscribed to Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, and signed by Agnew. Shows a portrait of Agnew from the chest up.
GLC04675.35.05
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
[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
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
GLC04935.01
9 January 1946
to Sir John Anderson
A brief letter thanking Anderson (Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the [British] Government on Atomic Energy) for a note and calendar, mentioning the "constructive results from atomic energy."
GLC04935.03
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
14 July 1969
Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004)
Pardon-related: to Gov. of Nevada re: extradition of fugitive
Signed as Governor of California, concerning the extradition of fugitive Larry Arthur Potter, who escaped from County Jail.
GLC01839
28 July 1950
to William H. Blenko
Thanks Blenko for a vase he gave him at the Governors' Conference in White Sulphur Springs. Signed as Governor of California. Addressed to Blenko at the Blenko Glass Company in Milton, West Virginia. A typed note with biographical information on...
GLC02504.39
1956
Profiles in Courage
First edition, published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed "To Sam Houston Allred - a distinguished bearer of a great Texas name -" and signed by Kennedy. Written during a period of convalescence, Senator Kennedy highlights the great courage and...
GLC02530.01
11 May 1979
Ford, Gerald R. (1913-2006)
A time to heal: the autobiography of Gerald R. Ford
Published by Harper & Row and the Reader's Digest Association. Ford reviews his life and political career.
GLC02677
January 1981
Browne, Malcome W. (fl. 1959-)
Harold Urey, scientist, dies at 87; war foe's work led to H-bomb [incomplete]
Written by Browne, a noted journalist, for the New York Times. Contains only the first page of the article. Discusses Urey's achievements, including his receipt of the 1934 Nobel Prize in chemistry for the discovery of heavy hydrogen. Describes...
GLC03152.08
1966-1970
Streeter, Thomas W. (Thomas Winthrop) (1883-1965)
The Celebrated Collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter
GLC03261
1966
The celebrated collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter...
[title continued]... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume one of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: discovery and exploration, atlases, New France, Spanish Southwest, Mexico, the Mexican War, Texas, New Mexico...
GLC03261.01
1967
(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume two of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: New England, the American Revolution, the Middle Colonies, the French and Indian War, the Continental Congress...
GLC03261.02
(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume three of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: the Old Northwest, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Mississippi Valley, Tennessee and Kentucky, Burr...
GLC03261.03
1968
(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume four of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: Kansas and Nebraska, the Dakotas, the Rocky Mountains, Colorado and Pike's Peak Gold Rush, Wyoming and...
GLC03261.04
1969
(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume six of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: the Pacific West, Oregon, British Columbia, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, and maps. Published by Parke-Bernet...
GLC03261.06
(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume seven of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: transportation and communications, economics, education, sports, western hemisphere and the Pacific...
GLC03261.07
1970
(title continues)... Index: a dictionary check-list of the seven sale catalogues October 1966- October 1969. Compiled by Edward J. Lazare. Published by Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. (affiliated with Sotheby & Co). Accompanies volumes one-seven of...
GLC03261.08
1949/11/28
to Dean Acheson re: thanking him for seeing him off for vacation
Written as President on "Flying White House" stationery. Accompanied by a typed transcript of Acheson's reply. Acheson was Secretary of State.
GLC02793.090
1959/11/14 ca.
to Delores Moaney re: birthday greetings to her
Signed as President either in 1959 or 1960. With Moaney (Eisenhower's valet) TNS 10/14/1985 stating this was the only handwritten letter she received from Ike.
GLC02793.098
1967/07/07
Johnson, Lyndon B. (1908-1973)
to Juanita Roberts re: her health and wishing her well
Written as President on White House stationery. Signed "LBJ"
GLC02793.104
1974 ca.?
Quoting himself upon assuming the presidency re: prayers
"... I ask you to confirm me as your President by your prayers." The statement Ford made at the time of his suceeding Richard Nixon.
GLC02793.110
1958
King, Martin Luther Jr. (1929-1968)
Stride toward freedom: the Montgomery story
Published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed to Miss Charlotte Rosenbaum, a supporter, on the first flyleaf. Inscription states "In appreciation for your genuine humanitarian concern, and your great financial and moral support in the struggle to...
GLC03025
1948
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
Graham, Gerald S. (1903-)
The Walker Expedition to Quebec, 1711
Chapters include - The Journal of Admiral Sir Hovenden Walker, The preparations, The voyage and the disaster, The reaction of New England, and Miscellaneous documents. Published by the Champlain Society. Edited and introduction by Gerald S. Graham...
GLC01450.012.09
United States. Supreme Court 1950-1960
[Supplemental brief from the United States Supreme Court regarding Brown v. Board of Education]
Brief prepared on behalf of the United States for reargument by Attorney General Herbert Brownell, J. Lee Rankin, Philip Elman, and other attorneys at the Justice Department. Devoted to information regarding the case of Oliver Brown, et. al. v...
GLC05160
12 October 1945
to Mamie D. Eisenhower
States that he is just back from Berlin and Prague. Discusses some family and friends. Writes that politicians are trying to get him to accept a job in Washington or with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration to whom he...
GLC05266
27 August 1974
Albert, Carl (1908-2000)
to Earl G. Hunt
Responding to Methodist Bishop Hunt's request for his favorite quotation, Albert cites the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12). He learned a slightly different version from the text given in the King James Bible. He also remarks that it has subconsciously...
GLC05508.017
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