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[Invitation to the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover]

One invitation to the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis, dated March 24, 1929. Document has a printing of the Presidential Seal and also lists the members of the Committee on Arrangements.

GLC09705.03

Official Program of the Inaugural Ceremonies

One official program for the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, dated January 20, 1953. Contents include information about the 1953 inaugural ceremonies, ball, parade, and inaugural committee. Also...

GLC09705.12

[Memorial portraits of Warren G. Harding]

One print of President Warren G. Harding containing two images. Top image depicts Harding carrying a child on his knees with the text, "His kindness was infinite." Bottom image is of Harding waving in a crowd. Also depicted in this image are...

GLC08878.1357

[Portrait of Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover]

One print of Calvin Coolidge alongside a separate portrait of Herbert Hoover.

GLC08878.1364

[Portrait of Herbert Hoover]

One print of Herbert Hoover.

GLC08878.1365

Herbert Hoover as a Student at Stanford

One print of Herbert Hoover.

GLC08878.1366

to John Barrett

One letter addressed to John Barrett from Herbert Hoover dated March 3, 1921. Thanks him for a letter sent in February.

GLC08878.1367.01

to Paul C. Richards

One letter addressed to Paul C. Richards from Gordon T. Banks dated June 10, 1970. Pertains to the letter (GLC08878.1367.01) and reviewing other material they created related to Herbert Hoover.

GLC08878.1367.02

to Paul C. Richards

One letter addressed to Mr. Black from Herbert Hoover dated Christmas 1953. Thanks him for his involvement with "31A."

GLC08878.1368

to Paul C. Richards

One letter addressed to Mr. Black from Herbert Hoover dated Christmas 1953. Thanks him for his involvement with "31A." Same as GLC08878.1368.

GLC08878.1369

[Portrait of President Herber Hoover]

One print of President Herber Hoover. Engraved by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

GLC08878.1370

The Challenge to Liberty

Inscribed to James A. Healy "more advice to the New Deal inclined." Critical of FDR's New Deal. One black and white bust engraving of Hoover included.

GLC08727

Inaugural Address of President Herbert Hoover

Takes the opportunity to express "simply and directly" his "opinions...on matters of present importance." Discusses national progress, especially since World War I; the failures of the criminal justice system and his general strategy to...

GLC05612

[Pardon of Jose F. Gandara, convicted of conspiracy to start a military expedition against Mexico 3 December 1927]

Jose F. Gandara was convicted by the U.S. District Court of Arizona of conspiracy to "set foot or provide means for a military expedition against a friendly power, the republic of Mexico." He was sentenced to two years in the McNeil Island...

GLC05964

to Lewis L. Strauss

Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Writes that it was helpful of Lewis to arrange the broadcasting of Hoover's speech over WOL, a talk radio station in Washington, D.C. On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.

GLC07366.03

to Bruce Barton

Comments on retirement: "A smoking President receives enough pipes to last a life time. Likewise fishing tackle. It is the only endowment he gets, except a troubled soul." Also mentions that "The country is going sour on the New Deal." Expresses his...

GLC00691

to Lewis L. Strauss

Letter concerns the Rindge Land business, the financing, and outlook of investing in "The richest soil in California." Also mentions tenant-related issues, particularly keeping land in the hands of white farmers rather than Asian tenants. Letter...

GLC00707

to Peggy Fabian

He writes to a young lady with his "hope that you grow up a staunch American woman - and a lady." Letter written on personal stationary.

GLC00793

to Hamilton Holt

Written on personal stationery. Hoover thanks Holt of The Independent for an invitation but regrets that he will be in California.

GLC04675.32

to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]

Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration...

GLC00162.13

to Lewis L. Strauss

Condolence letter sent after the death of Strauss's father. Strauss had served as Hoover's administrative assistant when Hoover was the U.S. Food Administrator in 1917. Written on Hoover's personal stationery.

GLC00162.15

[Photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut]

One photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut dated 1928. The photograph was used as a 1928 campaign photograph. Shows Hoover standing outdoors while holding the paws of his dog, King Tut. Inscribed and signed: "To R. J. Phillips With kind...

GLC00162.16

to Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.

Written in reply to Pennsylvania Congressman McConnell's request that he give his views on education legislation (the federal "grants-in aid") before the Committee on Education and Labor. Former President Hoover asserts his strong personal interest...

GLC00200

Typewritten speech [Decimalized .01- .05]

3 page speech (with corrections) attacking financiers, accompanied by four TLS: 1) to Lawrence Richey, 7/2/1934; 2) to Lewis L. Strauss, 2/8/1943; 3) to Lewis L. Strauss, 10/22/1943; and 4) to Lewis L. Strauss, 11/1/1943, 5) Speech.

GLC07366

to Lawrence Richey

Addressed to "My dear Larry". Cover letter describing enclosed as a memorandum on "Atwood's question". Note at bottom written in pencil: "Sent to Atwood 7-9-34". On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.

GLC07366.01