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Speaks Of His Mother

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.62

After His Mother Died

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.63

Mary, Queen of Scots parting with her friends

One engraving entitled, "Mary, Queen of Scots parting with her friends" dated 1848. Engraved by John Sartain from an original by Alexander-Marie Colin.

GLC08878.1837

Mary Queen of Scots Compelled to Sign her Abdication

One engraving entitled, "Mary Queen of Scots Compelled to Sign her Abdication" dated 1848. Engraved by John Sartain from an original by Sir William Allan.

GLC08878.1842

[Excerpted page from National Affairs magazine]

One page excerpted from National Affairs. Contains an article and a print of a letter from President Richard Nixon addressed to "the Krauses." This is a response to Arthur Krause's published letter criticizing Ohio National Guard following the Kent...

GLC08878.2132

[Funeral service for Susan Hlobik Yeshko]

One program for the funeral of Susan Hlobik Yeshko dated October 22, 1982. Contains a brief biography and a list of family members. Also list the order of the service

GLC09579.076

to Mrs. Dorroh

One letter addressed to Mrs. Dorroh from LeRoy W. Biddle, March 2, 1945. Pertains to the knives that Herbert had requested before he passed away. States that the package arrived in bad shape and he hasn't had time to be able to send them back to her...

GLC09581.65

Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from...

GLC09996

[Gravestones of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of a gravestone belonging to a Jewish person.

GLC09956.19

[Two gravestones of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of two gravestone belonging to a Jewish people.

GLC09956.20

[Gravestone of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of gravestone belonging to a Jewish people.

GLC09956.21

[Two gravestones of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of two gravestones belonging to a Jewish people. Same as GLC09956.20.

GLC09956.22

[Heiliger Sand or Jewish Cemetery in Worms, Germany]

One photograph of the Jewish Cemetery in Worms, Germany otherwise known as Heiliger Sand. Pictured behind the gravestones in the Worms Cathedral. This view is known as the Martin Buber view.

GLC09956.23

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 23, 1942. Pertains to finances, and news of a family friend's death.

GLC09954.070

The Republican Chairman [Number 560 (September 24, 1891)]

One issue of The Republican Chairman dated September 24, 1891. Issue printed in Newport, New Hampshire. Contains local news, advertisements, obituaries, sports news

GLC09968.04

To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Raymond and Irene Mostek, to Margaret Lobik dated February 5, 1946. Features a flower pot that is designed to look as if it has been cross stitched.

GLC09579.005

To Margaret Lobik

This is two letters and a note card that were enclosed in one envelope to Margaret Lobik.

GLC09579.006

To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik dated February 4, 1946. Frances asks after Margaret's health and comments about the recent deaths in the family. She also mentions the groundhog coming out of his home and seeing his shadow which means...

GLC09579.006.01

To Margaret Lobik

One note from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik Dated February 5, 1946.

GLC09579.006.02

To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

One letter from Reba N. to Mary Crist, Paul Lobik and Margaret Lobik dated December 26, 1945. Reba is writing to catch everyone up on news from the family. There is one sickness, Frank, and two deaths, Ellen, and Howard. There have also been two...

GLC09579.001

To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

One letter from Bertha Crist to Mary Crist, Margaret, and Paul Lobik dated January 7, 1946. A Crist family update from Bertha. Bertha mentions that she had been sick but is better. She mentions Ellen's death. She also sends thanks for the Christmas...

GLC09579.003

To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik dated January 21, 1946. She is glad to hear the surgery went well, and that she has Paul and Mary to take care of her.

GLC09579.004.02

[Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith][Decimalized .01-.02]

Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith dated 1884. Consists of a pamphlet created to oppose Grover Cleveland's stance on food adulteration during his presidential election. Also includes a letter requesting payment for creating this pamphlet.

GLC09762

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 19, 1944. Susan writes leonard that it has been a month since she was last able to write him. She describes the symptoms she has been feeling as well...

GLC09611.228.01

William M. Hogentogler

One newspaper clipping dated January 19, 1944. Clipping contains an obituary for William M. Hogentogler. William was 37 when he died he left his wife Lillian Hogentogler and daughter Betty Jane Hogentogler. He also left four brothers Joseph...

GLC09611.228.02

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

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

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief...

GLC09910

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated September 16, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He mentions Donald Durand getting married and notes that everyone seems to be getting...

GLC09910.17

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 8, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and can't wait to see her. He mentions mutual friends and the weather in Vietnam. He also mentions an accident at his base in...

GLC09908.37

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 22, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and assures her that he continues to want her. He admonishes her to talk to him if she isn't confident of his love so he can...

GLC09908.41

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated November 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He asks Doris to subscribe to the Covington News for him instead of sending it to him...

GLC09910.18

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

Receipt of payment

One receipt for a gravestone.

GLC03131.15.72

to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Tom Johnson dated Sherman, Texas, February 25, 1862.

GLC03135.10.023

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 22, 1945. He discusses further visits with Russell Brady. He received multiple letters from them as well as ones from Dottie Erickson and the Huttons...

GLC09611.421

to Office General Hospital

One letter addressed to the Office General Hospital dated Princeton, Ark., September 1864. Item pertains to the death of Edwin E. Harris.

GLC03135.10.198

Obituary of Edwin Harris

One document written by St. Clair. Consists of the obituary of Edwin E. Harris.

GLC03135.10.199

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., September 13, 1864.

GLC03135.10.200

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp in seven miles of Camden, September 17, 1864.

GLC03135.10.201

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Waxahachie, Texas, September 26, 1864.

GLC03135.10.202

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camden, Arkansas, September 28, 1864.

GLC03135.10.203

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides (near Washington), October 11, 1864.

GLC03135.10.204

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Waxahachie, Texas, October 16, 1864.

GLC03135.10.205

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Joe Lindsy dated Princeton, November 5, 1864.

GLC03135.10.206

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., November 17, 1864.

GLC03135.10.207

to Margaret Harris

One lettera ddressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Ellis County Mills, November 20, 1864.

GLC03135.10.208

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., December 1, 1864.

GLC03135.10.209

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Near Richmond, Ark., December 10, 1864.

GLC03135.10.210

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Ark., December 12, 1864.

GLC03135.10.211

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Ark., January 8. 1865.

GLC03135.10.212

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Joe Lindsay dated [Luda], Arkansas, January 15, 1865.

GLC03135.10.213

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Arkansas, January 26, 1865.

GLC03135.10.214

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from T.B. Lilley dated Rocky Heights, April 4, 1865.

GLC03135.10.216

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Near Shreveport, Louisiana, April 17, 1865.

GLC03135.10.217

to P.M. Cox

One undated note addressed to Dr. Cox.

GLC03135.10.218

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp at Collinsburg, Louisiana, April 28, 1865.

GLC03135.10.219

to P.M. Cox

One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from T.B. Lilley dated Camp near Hampstead, Texas, April 22, 1865.

GLC03135.10.220

to Tip

One letter addressed to Tip from Will F. Carter dated Collinsburg, Lo., May 7, 1865.

GLC03135.10.221

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Navasota, Texas, May 9, 1865.

GLC03135.10.222

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Sherman, September 21, 1865.

GLC03135.10.223

to his parents

One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.

GLC03523.09.01

George T Stevens to his Sister Frances with the grave news that her husband George Davenport has been killed

Describes her husbands death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

GLC03523.09.02

To Frances Davenport

One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.

GLC03523.09.03

to Frances Davenport

One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.04

to Father

One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.

GLC03523.09.05

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.06

to Frances Davenport

One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting...

GLC03523.09.07

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.

GLC03523.09.08

To Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.

GLC03523.09.09

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport

GLC03523.09.10

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.

GLC03523.09.11

to Frances Davenport

One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.12

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.

GLC03523.09.13

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells...

GLC03523.09.14

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.

GLC03523.09.15

To Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.

GLC03523.09.16

to Frances Davenport

One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.

GLC03523.09.17

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.

GLC03523.09.18

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.

GLC03523.09.19

to Frances Davenport

One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.

GLC03523.09.20

to Frances Davenport

One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard...

GLC03523.09.21

to Frances Davenport

One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information...

GLC03523.09.22

to Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Regarding his visit to the Chaplain to find out information on the death of George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.23

to Frances Davenport

One letter from an unknown Chaplain to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864.

GLC03523.09.24

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 17, 1864. Says it will be impossible for her to visit the grave of her husband at the present time. Informs her that is the army ever occupies Fredericksburg or the vicinity then she...

GLC03523.09.25

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. D.W. Fan to Frances Davenport dated circa 1864.

GLC03523.09.26

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 18, 1864.

GLC03523.09.27

to Frances Davenport

One letter from H.H. Thomas to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Tells Frances that now, with the Official Army and Navy Journal before him and the name of his oldest and best friend midway among the slain, he can no longer doubt that her...

GLC03523.09.28

to Frances Davenport

One letter from S. Wadhams to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Offers his heart felt sympathy in her hour of grief. "Oh when will this cruel war end."

GLC03523.09.29

to Mr. J.A. Mead

One letter from Frances Davenport to Mr. J.A. Mead dated June 20, 1864. Admits that it is very hard for her to feel reconciled to "this severe affliction that God has brought upon me". Says that her husband was her all in this world and she cannot...

GLC03523.09.30

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Mr. J.A. Mead to Frances Davenport dated June 12, 1864. Offering his sympathy after learning of the death of her husband

GLC03523.09.31

to Frances Davenport

One letter from John T. Meyers to Frances Davenport dates June 22, 1864. He is sorry to say that he cannot give her any new information on the death of her husband. He remembers dressing the wounds of several men of the 5th Regiment during the battle...

GLC03523.09.32

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 25, 1864. Gives Frances Davenport the facts surrounding the death of her husband to the best of his knowledge.

GLC03523.09.33

To Frances Davenport

One letter from W. McAdam to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864. Describes seeing George Davenport in hospital and says that he was occasionally conscious but his speech was incoherent. Was given orders by the general to take care of his watch and...

GLC03523.09.34

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas J. Hall to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864.

GLC03523.09.35

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to frances Davenport dated July 10, 1864. Contains a long quotation from L.A. Grant letter regarding George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.36

To Frances Davenport

One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated August 1, 1864. Regarding the outstanding accounts of her late husband.

GLC03523.09.37

To Frances Davenport

One unsigned letter to FranDavenport dated August 4, 1864.

GLC03523.09.38