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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated June 7, 1944. Written on United States Army stationery.

GLC09996.172

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated June 11, 1944. Written on United States Army stationery.

GLC09996.174

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated June 12, 1944. Written on United States Army stationery.

GLC09996.175

Letter and newspaper clipping to Margaret and Paul Lobik

One letter and newspaper clipping sent to Margaret and Paul Lobik by Carla Crist.

GLC09579.017

to Margaret, Paul Lobik and Mary Crist

One postcard from the Crist family to Margaret, Paul Lobik and Mary Crist dated January 12, 1947. It updates them on what is going on at the farm with the rest of the family.

GLC09579.016

"Home At Last From Overseas!"

One poster entitled, "Home At Last From Overseas!" Text refers to printed image of a soldier embracing his mother. States that investment in a $200 victory loan will allow soldiers to return home.

GLC09808.04

[John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]

One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative...

GLC09640.179

to Margaret Brisbin

One letter dated Camp 6, U.S. Cavalry, Near Waterloo, Va., Nov. 13, 1862 addressed to Brisbin's mother, Margaret. Mentions preparing for the Battle of Fredericksburg, the amount of men, food and horses.

GLC09831.01

[Note addressed to "Sister"]

One undated note addressed to "Dear Sister." Unable to discern whether handwriting belongs to a child or not. Author of letter expresses that she would come home soon.

GLC09832.06

to Brother and Sister

One letter addressed to "Brother and Sister," from Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove. Pertains to Asahel Scott working at Allens Grove; likelihood of when he will pay off his debts; an invitation to visit them; wages; and updates of other family...

GLC09832.09

to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from his wife, Marco, dated January 23. Pertains to weather in the area; difference of costs of shipments of kegs on a freight between Waterbury and New York. Signs name as "Marco."

GLC09832.10

to David Ray

One letter addressed to David Ray from Charles P. Ray dated Sunfish, July 20, 1846. Notifies him that a horse had thrown off their father and mentions plans to set up a shop in town.

GLC09832.15

Farewell to Waterbury

One newspaper clipping of a poem entitled, "Farewell to Waterbury," dated December 25, 1855. Dedicated to Mrs. E.J.S.

GLC09832.16

to Brother

One unaddressed letter from Asahel and Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove, February 10, 1856. The letter is divided into two messages from Asahel and Mary F. Scott. Gives updates on the family and neighbors' health; finances; and plans to purchase land...

GLC09832.17

to Brother

One addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, June 22, 1856. Mentions names of various people who want to employee him for work and asks that he let him know his decision.

GLC09832.18

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, August 15, 1856. Mentions potential employment at a mill. Relays the wages and benefits as learned from a family friend who recently visited him.

GLC09832.19

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, December 2, 1856. Mentions current employment at a mill; recent snowfall; and invites him to come up for Christmas.

GLC09832.20

to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 3, 1856. Relays that all family members are sick with fever and stomachaches. Also mentions other family members who have passed and the marriage of Maggie Manross.

GLC09832.21

to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 8, 1856. Relays that Jenny passed from typhoid fever, which has passed on to Carrie. Also mentions that their parents are not doing well.

GLC09832.22

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 25, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on his wife Mary's injury; cost of fixing the house; finances and weather.

GLC09832.23

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, February 15, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Responds to family members who have fallen ill in Waterbury, Connecticut. Describes his wife Mary's broken finger bone. Also mentions updates on the gristmill...

GLC09832.24

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, May 10, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions that there is work available to him if he needs it; amount of acres he has sold from Allens Grove; and update on his health.

GLC09832.25

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 26, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Describes travelling home by a Gopher train to Beloit. Mentions goods available for purchase and plans to build his own shop. Last page contains a small blueprint...

GLC09832.26

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 13, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on road work; plans to move to Missouri and if his brother could make up his mind, whether he will join him or not.

GLC09832.27

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 29, 1857 from Ashael Adams Scott. Mentions updates on family members; hunting deer; and inviting him to stay with them.

GLC09832.28

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, December 6, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions plans to take an oxen and wagon with him on the move; weather; possible trade posts and working on the house at Allens Grove.

GLC09832.29

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 3, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Gives updates on business; details a fire in a local tailor shop; plans to buy land from the Illinois C.R. Road Company; other farm work he has been employed with...

GLC09832.30

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Greene, January 5, 1858 from J.W. Scott. Mentions children, health and finances. On page 4, there is a second letter dated January 6, 1858 addressed to "Sister." Due to ink fading, contents of letter is not...

GLC09832.31

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 31, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Mentions the health of the family; provides details from a letter related to Joel's trade post, his farm life, and composting; gives updates on his trade post in...

GLC09832.33

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 20, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Pertains to his workload being lessened, provides updates on the business of his neighbors; and likelihood of finding new work. Page 4 contains a note from Mary...

GLC09832.34

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, August 29, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Expresses joy that he is not sick and provides updates on his trade; his work on the farm in the fall; expected produce to grow from Iowa crops; and helping at...

GLC09832.35

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, November 14, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Wishes that he would visit soon; and lists potential jobs for him such as working with cattle or as a grocery dealer.

GLC09832.36

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, November 30, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Details plan to build a home for the cattle, groceries and a church. Mentions which crops will grow in the spring and how much the farm pays for the help.

GLC09832.37

to Brother

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 31, 1859 from A.A. Scott. Describes the weather, and working in a shanty. Also includes his wages if he came to work on the farm.

GLC09832.38

to Father

One letter addressed to "Father" dated Abington, December 18, 1864 from Hubbard. Pertains to wanting to start his own business in Boston. Lists different types of work he could take up including fishing, tin ware, and carpentry. Page 4 starts a...

GLC09832.40

to Brother and Sister Scott

One letter addressed to "Brother and Sister Scott," dated Fairfax, Iowa, dated December 10, 1868 from Reuben. Describes the family; the cold weather and their brother who has been buying land. Includes a second note dated Saturday Eve from Olive...

GLC09832.41

to Marco

One letter addressed to "Marco" dated Waterbury, Connecticut, July 25, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions the family's health, interacting with his infant daughter, and asks for a letter from her.

GLC09832.42

to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, July 28, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions updates of children's health; visits from grandparents and health of other family members. Expresses missing her.

Note: Marco...

GLC09832.43

to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, Connecticut, August 4, 1869 from Thomas R. Martin. Mentions health of the children, news of acquaintances, attending a concert in Hotchkiss Hall.

Note: Marco Martin is formally referred...

GLC09832.44

to Friend Scott

One letter addressed to "Friend Scott" dated Aiken, July 17, 1870 from E.S. [Childs]. Describes foliage, weather, and progress on building a shanty. Gives opinion of hired workers referring to one as a "numscull."

GLC09832.45

to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Martin dated Waterbury, December 15, 1872 from Esther. Describes family members' health and presents for the children at Christmas.

Note: Marco Martin is formally referred to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin

GLC09832.48

to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from Marco Martin dated January 9, 1873. Gives updates on family and asks whether he will visit her in New York.

GLC09832.49

to Martha

One letter addressed to Martha dated Philadelphia, November 14, 1882 from C.R. Gives family update, and comments on recovering from malaria.

GLC09832.56

to Fredrick Jordan

One letter addressed to Fredrick Jordan from John Eckel dated January 21, 1798. Pertains to a family that has sold their mill.

GLC09836.07

to John Jordan

One letter addressed to John Jordan from Maria E. Jacobson dated Baltimore, June 2, 1822. Pertains to receiving interest from her father and mother's estates. Gives best wishes to family in Philadelphia.

GLC09836.14

to John Jordan

One letter addressed to John Jordan from Maria Jacobsen dated Baltimore, April 30, 1830. Pertains to financial matters.

GLC09836.17

to John Jordan Jr.

One letter addressed to John Jordan Jr. from his aunt and uncle, Sabina & Wolle dated Bethlehem, December 17, 1844. Expresses condolence at the passing of his mother.

GLC09836.20

to John W. Jordan

One letter addressed to John W. Jordan from Boies Penrose dated Philadelphia, October 20, 1900. Pertains maps belonging to his family.

GLC09836.26

to Martha

One letter addressed to Martha dated Waterbury, Connecticut, November 24, 1882 from Thomas R. Martin. Expresses missing her and the children; updates that he broke his leg. Mentions an enclosed letter from her sister, but is not physically included.

GLC09832.57

to Father

One postcard dated Southington, Connecticut, July 19, 1883 addressed to Father from S.H.F. Asks for him to drive over and stay with them for a few days.

GLC09832.58

Vietnam War letters written by Gerald Handy [Decimalized .01-.46]

Forty-seven letters from Gerald Handy to his girlfriend Donna Lawyer and her parents Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer. Letters are addressed as if the two were already married but multiple letters mention them getting married when he returns to the...

GLC09908

[Collection of letters belonging to military servicemen, 1942-1945] [Decimalized .01-.50]

Collection of letters belonging to military servicemen dated 1942 to 1945. Consists of 50 items primarily sent between the servicemen and their family.

GLC09903

to Mrs. J.T. Roberts

One letter from J.C. Roberts to his mother Mrs. J.T. Roberts dated September 26, 1918. Regarding speculation on the war's end as well as what is happening at home.

GLC09907

Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder

One copy of an insert entitled, "Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder." Provides suggestions for taking photographs, developing methods or what occasions to take photographs of.

GLC09650.315.01

Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder

One copy of an insert entitled, "Photo Greeting Cards: Tips & Ideas Folder." Provides suggestions for taking photographs, developing methods or what occasions to take photographs of.

GLC09650.315.02

[Family portrait with Tuskegee Army Air Field officer]

One undated black and white group portrait. Seated at the front is an officer.

GLC09645.100

How to Spend Your Food Money

One broadside entitled "How to Spend your Food Money" dated 1931. Concerns how to divide a dollar to ensure proper health and nutrition for the whole family with a particular interest in children and pregnant mothers.

GLC09921

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated March 5, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and misses her. He inquires what the abbreviations E.Y.S.H.P.O. and
Y.I.Y.H.P.W.E.F. mean, presumably they were in her last letter...

GLC09908.20

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated March 9, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and wants to marry her as soon as he can. He also apologizes for accusing her of seeing another man, he was only kidding. He also...

GLC09908.21

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated March 14, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and wants to marry her as soon as he can. He also mentions his sister Dianne who Donna is attending a dance with. He mentions...

GLC09908.22

to Gerald Brown

One letter addressed to Gerald Brown from his mother dated August 3, 1943. Encourages him to continue working hard through his basic training. Asks if her estimates for when he will be available to go on furlough is correct.

GLC09903.07

to Olivia Brown

One letter addressed to Olivia Brown from Gerald Brown dated September 21, 1943. Expresses missing her and their child noted as "lil Pinkie." Gives updates from training and hopes to see them soon.

GLC09903.10

to Bob

One letter addressed to Bob from Frank Perkins dated March 7, 1944. Gives updates on weather at his base where he is stationed, expresses remorse that Bob was not able to keep a job. Written on Sioux Falls Technical School stationery.

GLC09903.13

to Mrs. Earl J. Swergard

One typed letter addressed to Mrs. Earl Swergard from Emory Swergard dated September 20, 1943. Defends his statement from a previous letter about not wanting to go home, also describes the night life in Tampa as well as his two friends Kersey and...

GLC09903.09

to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal

One letter addressed to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal from Walton A. Hitterdal dated June 4, 1944. States that since he can't send his father a Father's Day card that he wanted to say " I just think I'm the luckiest guy in the world to have such a swell dad...

GLC09903.16

to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore from Vito Vittuci dated July 9, 1944. Announces that he has made lieutenant and gives updates on other members at his station. Sends questions inquiring after family and friends.

GLC09903.18

to Mrs. Winfield Willis

One letter addressed to Mrs. Winfield Willis from Frank J. Crawford dated July 26, 1944. Mentions meeting a soldier who is from Delaware and familiar with acquaintances of his. Also that he had a dentist appointment recently.

GLC09903.19

to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister Jean Baron dated August 15, 1944. Inquires if he had received a package of a harmonica, watch, bag, or cookies yet. Notes how long it takes for him to receive mail. Gives updates of family...

GLC09903.20

to Florence Rinker

One letter addressed to Florence Rinker from Willard Taylor dated September 25, 1944. Asks if she will be visiting Richmond soon and mentions that his grandmother had passed last time he visited. Written at Fort Jackson

GLC09903.21

to Loretta A. Sullivan

One letter addressed to Loretta A. Sullivan from Thomas J. Perkoski dated October 21, 1944. Writes about missing a recently discharged friend, Lieutenant O'Brien. Finds it difficult to work without his companionship. Mentions a party that is being...

GLC09903.22

to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Red dated. States that he was discharged because of a torn ligament. Also mentions seeing a boxing match featuring Joe Louis; gives updates on family members and opinion on what attracts girls.

GLC09903.23

to Edward Jobtanski

One letter addressed to Edward Jobtanski from Betty Sztoba dated January 23, 1945. Announces the marriage of mutual acquaintances. Gives him words of encouragement about his love life and updates on friends and family.

GLC09903.25

to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Arthur Kandall dated January 27, 1945. Describes the camera he purchased for Peteja's family. Mentions heartbreak for a friend, Julia, and other tasks he's accomplished for Peteja's father and nephew.

GLC09903.26

to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister, Julia Peteja dated April 11, 1945. Gives updates on Elizabeth, New Jersey and mentions that there is a curfew in place. Explains the job opportunities available to women such as working as...

GLC09903.30

to Larry

One letter addressed to Larry from Jack dated June 5, 1945. Written on United States Navy stationery. Gives updates on his training and weight. Also advises him to stay in school. Asks for $25.

GLC09903.31

[Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 10, 1945. Pertains to photographs he had sent in a previous letter and states that he will send more if they like.

GLC09903.32

[Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 8, 1945. Requests the addresses of mutual friends. Explains what he does at the navy station. Gives a rundown of his duties on base such as cleaning and pressing clothes.

GLC09903.33

to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed from Noel C. Reed dated August 25, 1945. Explains that most of the troops in France have started making their way back to the United States.

GLC09903.35

to Howard

One letter addressed to Howard from Edgar Miller dated September 4, 1945. Inquires if he knows any rumors about redeployment and gives costs on cameras.

GLC09903.36

to Aunt Libby & Parker

One letter addressed to Aunt Libby and Parker from Richard dated September 10, 1945. Thanks her for the photographs of themselves and his girlfriend, Florence. Looks forward to the day he is out of the Army. States plans for her to either find an...

GLC09903.37

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 17, 1945. Gives updates of the family; where the family members are working, visiting Greenburg, having a ham barbecue. Also states that they heard on the radio that the...

GLC09903.39

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 18, 1945. Gives updates of the family, the weather and what they had done for the day. Sends him best wishes and a safe return soon.

GLC09903.40

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 19, 1945. Gives updates regarding the family's health, mutual acquaintances whose enlistments are being extended. Signed by "Mom, Dad, sis, and Don, sissy boy."

GLC09903.41

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 21, 1945. Gives updates related to the family's health and day-to-day activities, attending a party at Margaret Brush's furniture store, wishes that he will be home by...

GLC09903.42

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 24, 1945. Gives updates related to day-to-day activities such as attending services at Carnegie Lecture Hall in Pittsburgh, PA, and her children Louise and Bobby.

GLC09903.43

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated September 26, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions watching a movie, "Marriage is a Private Affair." Wishes him to return safely and not to be shipped off to Tokyo...

GLC09903.44

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 30, 1945. Gives updates on day-to-day activities; attending church, eating a bad hamburger with Louise, and returning to work

GLC09903.45

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated October 2, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions the family's reaction to his photograph that he sent. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances and expresses happiness...

GLC09903.46

to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; sharing his portrait with family and friends, anticipating his arrival home and her current work schedule.

GLC09903.47

to Ruth Fairchild

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on his work. Expresses that he misses her and wishes to return home soon.

Enclosed with a two-paged newspaper clipping from the "Newport Navalog," related to Navy...

GLC09903.48

to Richard Singer

One letter addressed to Richard Singer from his mother dated November 16, 1945. Mentions going back to work, a shop employee's son who could not pass the test to join the Navy or the Marines, and gives updates on the weather.

GLC09903.49

to Ruth Fairchild

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated December 10, 1945. Gives updates on weather, the expected date of his discharge and that he hasn't been paid recently.

GLC09903.50

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated February 26, 1941. Mentions an acquaintance by the name of Wolfe, a prank pulled by two soldiers, and feeling lonely.

GLC09662.001

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 10, 1941. Describes responsibilities, character of sergeants Grainger and Wauger, and weaponry.

GLC09662.002

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.

GLC09662.003

to "Cous"

One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible...

GLC09662.004

to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1941. Pertains to weather, military training, drinking, and an interaction with a brush fire near base.

GLC09662.006

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 19, 1941. Pertains to the process of requesting to go on furlough.

GLC09662.007

to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1941. Pertains to life on the base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and recreational activities in town nearby.

GLC09662.008

[Mother's Day card to Eva Schwartz]

One greeting card for Mother's Day addressed to Eva Schwartz dated May 4, 1941.

GLC09662.009