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[Photograph of Merle Curti]

Accompanying letter (see GLC05508.078.01).

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to Children

Thanking children (apparently disabled or otherwise disadvantaged) for a drawing they sent at Christmas time. He explains to them that even though they are different from other children, they must learn the lessons of life to obtain "higher places."...

GLC05508.079

to Leonard V. Fulton

Written to a father who inquires about what to say to his son when he asks about peace and war. Cardinal Cushing offers a lengthy commentary, discussing the failure of many "Christians" to grasp the true meaning of charity and a refusal to live up to...

GLC05508.080

to Kregg Sanders

Davis, a former member of the Manson family, writes about teaching an Old Testament Survey course and a spiritual Freedom and maturity class. He responds to a religious dilemma about creation posed by Sanders. He discusses collecting and the...

GLC05508.081.01

[Photograph of Bruce Davis and his wife]

Small color photo of Davis with his pregnant wife.

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[Breakpoint with Chuck Colson]

Internet usenet transcript of "BreakPoint," a christian Prison Fellowship radio program hosted by Chuck Colson. Segment titled: Working Chic: Labor Day Cogitations.

GLC05508.081.03

to Carleton Lloyd

Reverend Divine asserts that it is not his autograph or photograph which is essential, but rather it is his study and emulation of the life of Christ which will allow him to become "Peaceful, Lively, Loving, Successful, Prosperous and Happy in Spirit...

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to Leonard

Offers Gospel verses (Mark 11:24, 16:17-18) to comfort and aid Leonard in his recovery. He also writes: "I have been to the moon but the greatest experience in my life has been accepting Jesus as my Savior." On yellow lined paper with photograph...

GLC05508.092.01

[Photograph of the moon signed by Charles Duke]

On a photograph of the moon, Duke writes: "The heavens declare the glory of God."

GLC05508.092.02

to Marshall E. Bean

Written in response to a letter from Bean. Edmonds has been moved by Bean's "unostentatious courage," but is not sure he can comfort him. He writes that he does not believe in God the way the Churches do, but believes in a force of good. He...

GLC05508.094

to George Urban

On the stationary of Faber and Faber. Elliot claims he is too busy to make a broadcast on Radio Free Europe in Eastern Europe. He also rejects Urban's proposal that Elliot speak on religious persecution, because he has not known it himself.

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to Marshall E. Bean

Ferrer thanks Bean for his inspirational message of faith.

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to Paul Friscat

Ford writes to Friscat and offers a personally meaningful quote, Proverbs 3:5,6, "Trust in the Lord...and He shall direct thy path." Ford had the Bible open to this page when he was sworn in as president.

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to Dr. Robinson

Ford writes to Dr. Robinson, welcoming him to the Republican party. He also thanks Robinson for enrolling him as a member of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Accompanied by a signed photograph (GLC05508.103.03).

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[Signed photograph of Gerald Ford]

Ford writes: "Best wishes and good luck." Autographed photo included with letter to Dr. Robinson (GLC05508.103.02).

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to John D. Buchanan

Written on stationery of Congregation B'Nai Jeshurdun, New York. Goldstein writes that the United Nations, "weak and faulty an instrument as it is," has been a major deterrent to a world war in the troubled times following World War Two. He...

GLC05508.111

to Earl G. Hunt

Graham accepts Bishop Hunt's invitation to preach in Charlotte. He proposes a five day mini-crusade which will be televised nationally. He comments on the success of his Northern California Crusade despite the radicals at Berkeley University, the...

GLC05508.113.01

to Earl G. Hunt

Graham discusses the pressure of preparing new sermons every night for television audiences. He also discusses racial issues including school, housing, and bussing. He thanks Bishop Hunt for his "leadership in and support of the forthcoming...

GLC05508.113.02

to Earl G. Hunt

Graham discusses plans to convene an International Congress on World Evangelization in Europe in August or September of 1974. He asks Bishop Hunt for financial and personnel aid, and to join the world-wide convening committee. He makes reference to...

GLC05508.113.03

to Earl G. Hunt

Graham writes that he received an article from the Charlotte News in which Bishop Hunt discussed evangelism in Junaluska. He discusses another article about a speech in which the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church chided the World Council for...

GLC05508.113.04

to Marshall E. Bean

Grant cannot send a photo of him and his wife. He hopes that through prayer and faith Bean will overcome his illness.

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to Orlando C. Mood

Harrison writes a lengthy discussion of his Christian faith and experiences. He draws heavily on references to passages in the Bible. The end of the letter discusses the Korean War and the reorganization of the Far East Command. Harrison would...

GLC05508.123

to Earl G. Hunt

Henry writes to Bishop Hunt to congratulate him on his address given at the South Bend colloquy. He also discusses ordering the four volumes of "God, Revelation and Authority" and the need of spreading the Christian Gospel. As Hunt requested, he...

GLC05508.125.01

[The Bible remains...]

Henry enclosed this handwritten quotation with a letter to Bishop Hunt (GLC05508.125.01). He writes: "The Bible remains/ the world's most indispensable reading, and a personal walk with God remains man's unsurpassable privilege. All the valid...

GLC05508.125.02

to Marshall E. Bean

Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in...

GLC05508.126

[If I could choose but one word...]

Briefly discusses "faith" as a profound and powerful word. Accompanied by signed photograph (GLC05508.129.02).

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[Signed photograph of Conrad Hilton]

Accompanies Hilton's quote discussing faith (GLC05508.129.01).

GLC05508.129.02

[Excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song"]

Souvenir excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song." Signed in the home of Florida Southern College President Robert A. Davis and his wife, at a dinner honoring Mr. Hines as 1981 Honorary Chancellor of Florida Southern College.

GLC05508.130

[Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]

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

to Mr. Badan

Humphreys sends a list of Buddhist books for possible purchase. He also offers to autograph books.

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to Stephen Hobhorse

While criticising an article written by Hayman (evidently about "The Perennial Philosophy"), Huxley reveals his thoughts on religion. He asserts that God should not be exploited for personal gain, as the Christian Scientists do. He also argues...

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to Doug

Writes how his journey to the moon has changed his life. He now endeavors to bring people to Jesus.

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to Nate

Irwin writes to Nate and tells him that Jesus walking on Earth is more important than man walking on the moon. He hopes that Nate is serving Jesus.

GLC05508.146.02

[Photograph of James Irwin on the moon]

Signed photograph of Irwin saluting the American flag on the moon. He autographs it: "Jesus walking on the earth is more important than man walking on the moon."

GLC05508.146.03

to John Budan

Isherwood writes to John Budan to explain an excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita, a Hindu religious book written in Sanskrit, which he helped translate into English. The excerpt means that life's only purpose is to find the knowledge that God exists.

GLC05508.147.01

to Mr. Moore

Isherwood writes to Mr. Moore about his belief that prayer is necessary to help ourselves and each other. It will help us to know God better and end alcoholism, blood-lust, and war. Written on stationary of the Vedanta Society of Los Angeles and...

GLC05508.147.02

[God has put me here to play basketball...]

Johnson writes: "God has put me here to play basketball, to do my thing on the court. So that's where I'm going to do my thing, on that court."

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to Alan Brock

Joy discusses death and grieving. She writes that we must act as the person who died would have liked us to behave. On the verso she writes: Death does not extinguish the light--it puts out the candle, for the dawn has come."

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to Alan Brock

Joy writes Brock a belated thank you note for decorated shells he gave her. She passes on a few sentiments she recently heard and enjoyed. She writes on stationary of the Christian Science Publishing Society, with Hymn 346 by John Marriott from the...

GLC05508.152.02

[Photograph of Leatrice Joy]

A photograph of Leatrice Joy. On the photograph written in pen is the message: "To Dick Gratefully Yours Leatrice Joy."

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to unknown

Joy writes a Christmas card: "God is ever near; if he isn't--who moved?"

GLC05508.152.03

to unknown

Joy writes a Christmas card and quotes the "Bethlehem Echo." She thanks her correspondent for the shells and quotes a recent, Christian lecture she heard. The card has a 1641 quote by Johann Rist on it.

GLC05508.152.04

to Alan Brock

Joy writes Brock to thank him for the picture and writes a quote: "Death does not extinguish the light--it puts out the candle for the dawn has come."

GLC05508.152.05

to unknown

Joy sends an article on the Lord's Prayer that she enjoyed to her friends. It has an autographed note on the first page.

GLC05508.152.06

to Alan Brock

Joy writes a Christmas card to Brock and thanks him for all his notes; she promises to keep up with news from her end.

GLC05508.152.07

[Helen Keller].

Picture of Keller on the cover.

GLC05508.153.03

[Photograph of Helen Keller]

Photograph of Keller with Martha Graham. Graham is placing Keller's hand on a kneeling woman's face, and a man stands in the background.

GLC05508.153.04

[God wants a different thing from each of us...]

Kennedy writes a sentiment: "God wants a different thing from each of us, laborious or easy, conspicuous or quite private, but something which only we can do and for which we were created."

GLC05508.156

Stride Toward Freedom

Inscribed to Fr. Tom Thrasher of Montgomery. Thrasher was an Episcopal priest who joined with King in seeking Civil Rights: "In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your true Christian spirit, your dedication to the Christian ideal of the...

GLC05508.158

[Lord have mercy on us for...]

Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.

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