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to Whitelaw Launders

Written by Rear Admiral Chester as Commandant of the Navy ROTC program at Yale University. Replies to a request for a written story of the Civil War. Says he doe not have time "to write a story of the Civil war, during this war." Typed on letterhead...

GLC03479.71

Conditions de paix. Conditions of peace. [In English and French]

The text of the Treaty of Versailles as presented by the Allied and Associated Powers at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919. Signed by Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Vittorio Emanuale Orlando, Gordon Auchincloss and Georges Clemenceau. Uncut...

GLC04472

[Acknowledging America's debt to Italy for help in World War I]

On the third anniversary of Italy's entrance into World War I, Hoover, who was then the U.S. Food Administrator under President Wilson, acknowledges "our indebtedness to the country to which we are bound, not only by ties historical, but also by...

GLC04569

[Envelope]

Addressed to Mr. J. J. Frank, 345 W 88th Street, New York City

GLC04033.03

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.15

to his mother

Written on stationery of the American Expeditionary Forces, Office of General Purchasing Agent. Writes to his mother regarding his associates, including Russian Grand Duke Alexander.

GLC04048.01

[Meeting of the World War Debt Commission]

Signed by all twenty delegates pictured. Stamped a "National Photo" on the verso. Herbert Hoover, who was among the delegates, is seated near the center left.

GLC04233

4 stanza poem, "In Blooming Orchards"

GLC04353.13

"Grant-Dent Memorial Association. Articles of Association."

"Grant-Dent Memorial Association. Articles of Association."

GLC04360.045

to Francis Pickering Walker Thomas

Written on the stationery of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Ltd.'s Fore River Plant. Signed by Wakeman as the General Manager of the shipyard to the daughter of the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. Says he has been informed that she will...

GLC03804.46

to Francis Pickering Walker Thomas

Written on the stationery of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Ltd.'s Fore River Plant. Signed by Wakeman as the General Manager of the shipyard to the daughter of the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. Tells Walker's daughter that the USS...

GLC03804.47

Walker

Document giving a description of the destroyer USS "Walker" -- named after the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. It is noted that the ship was 314 feet long, was launched on 14 September 1918 at Fore River, Massachusetts, and that the family sponsor...

GLC03804.48

[Album signed by Paris Peace Conference Delegates]

Signers include Lloyd George, A. J. Balfour, Marshall Foch, Paderewski, etc.

GLC03901

to Joseph K. Dixon

Written on stationery of The Roosevelt Hospital, with one written correction.

GLC03911.02

to Joseph K. Dixon re: thanks for a picture, with TL signed clerically 5/18/1917

The letter is signed with an autograph postscript and is accompanied by a typed letter 5/17/1917 signed clerically.

GLC03911.03

to Joseph K. Dixon re: 15 letters (some translations or carbon copies), including Douglas Haig & Marshal Petain[Decimalized .01- .23]

Praising the contributions on Native Americans in World War I. With other writers besides Pershing.

GLC03911.07

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.04

To Joseph Dixon

In French, translation is GLC03911.07.06

GLC03911.07.05

To Joseph Dixon

Translation to english of GLC03911.07.05

GLC03911.07.06

To Joseph Dixon

In French is translated as GLC03911.07.09

GLC03911.07.08

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.08 translated into English Translated by Captain C.R. Cloquet

GLC03911.07.09

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.10

To Joseph Dixon

In French, English translation GLC03911.07.13

GLC03911.07.11

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.12

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.13

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.14

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.15

To Earl Douglas Haig

GLC03911.07.16

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.17

To Joseph Dixion

GLC03911.07.18

To Joseph Dixion

GLC03911.07.19

To Joseph Dixion

In French translation available as GLC03911.07.20

GLC03911.07.20

To Joseph Dixion

English translation of GLC03911.07.20

GLC03911.07.21

To Joseph Dixion

GLC03911.07.22

[Quotes from a dinner]

GLC03911.07.23

Fear God and take your own part

Inscribed to Russell A. Bowen, dated 3 April 1916; also inscribed by William R. Thayer, one of Roosevelt's earliest biographers, dated 12 September 1919. The book is an anti-Wilson and anti-Imperial Germany diatribe. With original dust-jacket.

GLC04683

to Harvey

Discusses using President Wilson's quote of 1 January in a newspaper article. Criticizes Wilson's prosecution of the war in Europe. Says that Wilson can speed up the war and come "to the left of our allies before it is too late, by just one...

GLC03663.01

[Speech concerning the end of World War I]

Delivered while Coolidge was a Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, the speech is written in pencil and signed at the top of the first page. Notes indicate that the speech was delivered on November 4 at Faneuil Hall, just before the election and...

GLC05314

[Photograph of Edward Vernon Rickenbacker]

A photograph of a young Edward Vernon Rickenbacker. He is photographed in his World War I uniform with the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion d'honneur, the Croix de guerre and the Victory medal.

GLC05508.010.02.01

to Perriton Maxwell

Hylan writes to the editor of the "Nation War Record and Review," as Mayor of New York. He responds to the question: "After Death - What?" Hylan writes that death is like birth, and man passes into a larger world than the one in which he lives. He...

GLC05508.144

Complete history of the colored soldiers in the world war: Authentic story of the greatest war of civilized times and what the colored man did to uphold democracy and liberty.

Signed by Sergeant J. A. Jamieson. With a forward by Sergeant John A. Jamieson, Sergeant G. I. Williams, Corporal H. White, Private Jack Allen, and Private John Graham. In the introduction, these men declare that they "the undersigned, 'Colored Boys...

GLC06129

[WWI Victory Medal]

WWI Victory Medal inscribed with names of participating nations.

GLC06196.115

Cigarette case

Cigarette case, inscribed "J.H.H." on outside; "V.E.B. to J.H.H. March 27-1918" on inside.

GLC06196.120

Certificate.

Certificate of appointment as 2nd Lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps.

GLC06196.238

Certificate.

Certificate of provisional appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry.

GLC06196.239

Certificate.

Certificate of provisional appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry.

GLC06196.240

Certificate.

Certificate of temporary appointment to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

GLC06196.241

to W.S. Rainsford

Misaddressed to "Ranisford." TR writes in part "I think vulgar boasting and vulgar depreciation of the courage and efficiency of our enemies represent the nadir of patriotism and good taste..." On stationery of the Kansas City Star. Corrected in T.R...

GLC06879

WWI diaries of soldiers in Company A, 7th Engineers, with vivid battle details [Decimalized .01- .04]

The dates of the individual volumes are as follows:
I. 3 June 1917-2 June 1918; II. 3 June-20 October 1918; III. 8 December 1918-12 April 1919; IV. ca. 20 April-5 August 1919.

Bound manuscripts housed in Primary: Range 3B, Shelf 1-2.

GLC06888

William Shepp Diary 1917-1918

3 June 1917 - 2 June 1918. Begins with Shepp's enlistment on 5 June 1917. Mentions daily activities, such as calisthenics, army drills, physical examinations and vaccinations, attendance at church services, Bible study, and French class, and...

GLC06888.01

William Shepp Diary 1918

GLC06888.02

William Shepp Diary 1918-1919

GLC06888.03

Willaim Shepp Diary 1919

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GLC06888.04

to Editor of the Herald

Of the matter Roosevelt comments, "There is something cheap and unpleasant to high-minded Americans in seeing their fellow countrymen go abroad to look on at the agony." With Roosevelt's autograph underlinings and additions.

GLC06945

to Judith W. Smith

GLC06975.01

Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt Derby

Theodore Roosevelt, in retirement, holding his granddaughter, Edith Roosevelt Derby, in 1918.

GLC07002.80

"At the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt."

Chaplain Francis P. Duffy conducts a service at the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, near Chamery, France. Lt. Roosevelt's plane was brought down back of the German lines, July 14, 1918. The American advance brought the spot within American lines a...

GLC07002.90

The Blue and Gray of 1867.

A song opposed to reconciliation with the South, praising the loyalty, honor and bravery of Northern soldiers, while condemning the treason of Confederate soldiers. The song was originally written the same year that the Reconstruction Acts passed...

GLC06640.02

to Simpson Atmore

Letter regarding Franco-American alliance and role of U.S. on western front.

GLC06651.02

[Diary of World War I army nurse Ella Jane Osborn] [word processed inventory available]

Ella Jane Osborn, originally from Wainscott, Long Island, New York, departed as an Army Nurse in January of 1918 and spent the majority of her assignment stationed near Toul and Nancy, in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the German...

GLC06570

[Diary of World War I army nurse Ella Jane Osborn] [word processed inventory available]

Ella Jane Osborn, originally from Wainscott, Long Island, New York, departed as an Army Nurse in January of 1918 and spent the majority of her assignment stationed near Toul and Nancy, in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the German...

GLC06570.01

to Ruth Patton

Writes to his mother regarding his political aspirations and having met several congressmen who were less than gentlemanly. Mentions hearing that one congressman was at Patton's parent's wedding. Adds that he has gone horse-back riding and is...

GLC06345

to my dear mother

He writes he is enjoying his work. He may come up to see her before he sails. Their regiment will not be ready active duty until July 10th.

GLC02679.01

to my dear mother

He drilled the first batallion of the regiment the other day and will send photos.

GLC02679.02

to my dear caro

He explains that he does not have much time for writing as he has too many responsibilities. He describes how he runs the boat drill and the raft detail.

GLC02679.03

to my dear caro

He writes that he can tell Henry he can sign the Auditorium Lease Guaranty. He is in good health and likes the army food. He had to leave Webster in London to have a tooth fixed.

GLC02679.04

to my dear mother

The censor prevents him from writing anything significant but says he is keeping a record of what happens so he will remember after the war. Tomorrow he will have a special birthday dinner. He expects to leave on special detail very soon.

GLC02679.05

to Rufe

He tells his brother he gets new responsibilities every day, but he likes this. It means they like his work. The French army has been very cooperative.

GLC02679.06

to Henry

He tells his brother everything is going well. Junior Ames has done some really good work for them, making it probable that he will have him detatiled there.

GLC02679.07

to Rufus

He tells his brother that a letter he received from a William is enclosed here (not in collection). He has gone into the best corps.

GLC02679.08

to Rufus

He tells his brother about Ohio Cities and their revenue. He would like to see their earnings report. He spent the evening with General Pershing last night.

GLC02679.09

to my dear mother

He received the socks she knitted for him. He will go to the Belgian front tomorrow. He heard from William and he had a cable from the War Dept. through General Pershing.

GLC02679.10

to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...

GLC02679.11

to my dear mother

He talks of a Col. Henry S. Graves that he has gotten know. His labor organization is going well. There have been air raids.

GLC02679.12

to my dear mother

He has enclosed a statement of the First Presbysterian Church. William has volunteered for the tank service and will undergo five weeks of training.

GLC02679.13

to my dear mother

He revisited his old regiment this past week. He does not mind the air raids. he tells her to keep writing even if he is a poor correspondent.

GLC02679.14

to my dear mother

He has enclosed some souveniers of the war (not included here). Some amazing things have happened which will remain in posterity but he can't write of it here because of the censors.

GLC02679.15

to my dear mother

He talks how his plans are often met with opposition because the commanding officers are so conservative. But he feels that with the help of the French he can push his plans through.

GLC02679.16

to my dear mother

He apologizes for his poor correspondence. He notes his recent promotion. He is very well except he sometimes does not sleep well because of the air raids.

GLC02679.17

to my dear mother

He showed a letter she wrote to General Pershing. He too has a pious mother. One day General Pershing will visit her.

GLC02679.18

to my dear mother

He tells her how to frame the card he sent and he says he will send some of his papers to America. They are glad their work is not mentioned in America because it would embarrass them.

GLC02679.19

to my dear mother

He regrets that he cannot write her often and when he does write it is not a proper letter. There are 150,000 men and even more coming. Every day there seems to be a new crisis and he has to meet with the French Army. He needs all his strength to...

GLC02679.20

to Charles Dawes

He is a little upset that his report of activities was addressed to General Harbord personally instead of to the commanding general. They need to see the documents and they will not see them in a timely manner if they are addressed in this way.

GLC02679.21

to my dear mother

He saw a bombardment recently at the [Chaucien?] de dames. While there he stopped in a cathedral and picked up a pamphlet which he has enclosed (not in folder.)

GLC02679.22

to my dear mother

He received the photos of her. He has enclosed a letter from Mrs. Chalmers and a letter from the Chief of Staff, Services of Supply. He knows his mother is disappointed that he refused to have his picture taken in the Saturday Evening Post.

GLC02679.23

to my dear mother

He writes he is living in a time of great events. A man from the Saturday Evening Post came by and a wrote a story on him. This should staisfy her.

GLC02679.24

to my dear mother

The day the armistice was declared, Nov. 11, he took several phone calls in which they reversed the American Expeditionary Forces. Later the Italian army called saying they have 1 million Austrian prisoners and 200,000 horses and nothing to feed them...

GLC02679.25

to my dear mother

He recently got a promotion but feels embarrassed because it is a higher grade than a friend of his. He is anxious to see her and is having a book specially bound for her.

GLC02679.26

to my dear mother

He says he does not know when he will be home. He knows she was under the weather recently. He hopes to send her the official reports soon.

GLC02679.27

to my dear mother

He responds that he liked Col. Bearden but he was given enough authority by the British. He will send the reports soon and then she will have a realistic idea of how much he has done.

GLC02679.28

to my dear mother

He dined with the grand duke the other evening.He mentions G.D. Alexander and says he will try to write more frequently.

GLC02679.29

to my dear mother

He is currently in Germany and has enclosed his itinerery. He enjoyed seeing the march of the 33rd division. He spent time with the prince of Belgium. He thinks they will be home in July or August.

GLC02679.30

to Charles Dawes

He is excited about his upcoming visit. He asks Charles to be the godfather of his grandson. Written at Mount Ephrain.

GLC02679.31

to my dear mother

He had an attack of ptomaine poisoning but is well now. He expects to be home in July. He will visit the English Dawes soon.

GLC02679.32

to my dear mother

He sending home a sword given to him by Gen. Pershing. The grand duke invited him to lunch.

GLC02679.33

to my dear mother

He is getting a gold cup for his godson. The grand duke's children are currently there and he is happy. They had lunch last Saturday and ate cold ham, potatoes, spinach and beans.

GLC02679.34

to my dear mother

He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.

GLC02679.35

to my dear mother

He describes a brief trip. The location is illegible but it is somewhere in France. They rode back by automobile.

GLC02679.36

to my dear mother

He willl be home in July or the first week of August. It will take 30 days to complete his work at the Dept of War. Tomorrow he will go to Belgium for a few days.

GLC02679.37

to my dear mother

He can only stay a few days on his first visit to Marietta. He says she must occupy centerstage in the family because he does not want the attention.

GLC02679.38