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to Dr. Susai
6 March 1941
Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948
Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)
GLC05508.108
to Margaret Sullavan
15 July 1941
Universal Pictures Company
Contract amendments for Sullavan's role in the motion picture "Mississippi Gambler." Signed by Universal's vice president and assistant secretary, and Margaret Sullavan. With accompanying photograph (GLC05508.239.02).
GLC05508.239.01
to Mr. Wilson
14 November 1942
Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964
Astor cannot choose a favorite poet; she starts by listing several: Browning, Keats, Kipling, Poe, and Longfellow. Her favorite book to read is the Bible.
GLC05508.023
to Frank Mock
24 April 1943
Fosdick, Harry Emerson, 1878-1969
Written on stationery of Riverside Church. Fosdick reprimands Mock for a downhearted letter and encourages him to keep his faith during the dark times of WWII. He also warns that we must win the peace this time (as opposed to WWI) because the next...
GLC05508.104
to Elmer T. Clark
11 August 1943
Wallace, H.A., 1888-1965
Wallace applauds the Methodist Church's decision to promote "practical action in behalf of the brotherhood of man in the post-war world." He writes that the social creed of the Methodist Church has long been an inspiration to him.
GLC05508.252
to Nancy
5 November 1943
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968
Keller takes a break from her " 'Teacher' biography" to write this letter. She discusses her enjoyment of a gathering at Nancy's home, changing attitudes towards the roles of women, and sends a copy of "Soviet Power."
GLC05508.153.02
to Kit
February 7, 1944
Graham, Martha, 1894-1991
Graham discusses her feelings and perceptions about a party attended in Kit's honor and the way Kit has touched so many people. She also discusses her belief in "a Great Source," or living energy, from which one can draw strength and power.
GLC05508.114
[Excerpt from p. 15 of "Civilization on Trial"]
circa 1948
Toynbee, Arnold, fl. 1948
Discusses the possibility of a divine plan behind the rise and fall of civilizations and speculates that the means of progress in the plan is the learning caused by suffering due to civilization's failures. He cites, for example, Abraham as "an...
GLC05508.247
[Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]
Holly, Buddy, fl. 1948
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
[This night is different...]
1945
Uris, Leon, fl. 1945
"This night is different because we celebrate the most important moment in the history of our people. On this night we celebrate their going forth in triumph from slavery to freedom."
GLC05508.248
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