22 August 1943

Pollinsger, Oscar, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Oscar Pollinsger to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated August 22, 1943. Oscar writes that he just got back from an emergency furlough to take care of his dad who had a heart attack. Before his furlough he was in the hospital for heat prostration, and during furlough he caught a cold. He and his father are feeling much better now. He complains about his position and rank to an inspector who promised to help him. He hopes he will be sent to base intelligence to get into cryptanalysis. Oscar also says that last week all the signal companies on base went on a ten mile hike. He writes…

GLC09684.13

9 September 1943

Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated September 9, 1943. Lenore writes to her nephew that she bought and sent a box of cookies that his father said he likes. She hopes all is well, and that the heat in Florida wasn't too bad for him this last summer.

GLC09684.14

21 October 1943

Maddow, Les, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Les Maddow to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated October 21, 1943. Les congratulates Richard for joining the aviation cadets, and that he is to start basic tomorrow. He is taking analytics, geometry, physics, chemistry, history, geography, and English classes at the college. He is not sure why the Army sent them to school unless they plan to use them after the war, but he is not complaining. He gets to go home to New York every weekend. The program takes twenty one months, and at the end he will get college credit for the classes. A mutual friend "Smiley" arrived with 300 other…

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12 December 1943

Lyon, Ann, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Ann Lyon to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated December 12, 1943. Ann writes to her nephew that a care package is coming his way, but not to believe its size as a lot of it is packaging. the box contatins stuffed Olives that his Aunt Sade said he likes. She left the packaging to a man at Delaney Street, and when he finished packing it looked much bigger. Sends her love to Dorothy.

GLC09684.16

12 December 1943

Zeffert, Rhona, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Rhona Zeffert to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated December 12, 1943. Rhona writes that Richard hasn't been a good friend as she had to hear about his marriage second hand, and get updates on him from other people. She writes that Arnold, who now goes by Allen, is at Tennessee-Eastman College. Herbert, is in Minnesota at college and is now a corporal. She reports that she has lost some weight, and at her last appointment the doctor said she was under weight. She has no plans to get married yet but is having fun. She hopes to see Richard and Dorothy soon and have a dinner with…

GLC09684.17

19 December 1943

Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated December 19, 1943. Lenore writes that she sent a package with a Christmas gift for Dorothy although it is addressed to Richard. She is glad that he received the package she sent earlier with the bracelet and soap. Had she known that soap was such a luxury item she would have sent more, but she will send a few boxes when Richard is more settled. Lenore tells Richard not to send a Christmas gift to her as the prices and shipping are so expensive. She will, "take the will for the deed and appreciate it just the same." Lenore…

GLC09684.18

25 January 1944

Bruttman, Sade, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sade Bruttman to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 25, 1944. Sade writes that she was shocked to hear that Dorothy needed surgery. She assures Richard he did the right thing in standing by his wife and telling the army where they stand. She asks Richard to tell Dorothy to be careful when she is released. If she has any money problems let her know, as she would be there to help. She also mentions sending a silk gown to Dorothy that she was saving for Dorothy's birthday gift, but decided to give it to her early as a get well soon gift. She asks for a picture of Dorothy, and…

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20 January 1944

Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 20, 1944. Lenore writes to Richard comments that his last letter was amusing and she is glad everything is getting better. Lenore tells him to make sure he is studying hard, that even though he is naturally smart it doesn't mean he can take what he is learning for granted. He will need this information in the future so he should take the time now to make sure he really learns it. She visited New York the past week, and saw Bernice and the kids as well as some other family. She didn't see his dad but she saw him at…

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22 January 1944

Bruttman, Sade, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sade Bruttman to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 22, 1944. Sade writes that she is looking forward to a break from school and having time to read a book. She asks if he has read it (the title is illegible), and says she can send it to him if he is interested. She also asks what Richard wants to do with the "History in Medicine" book he sent her. She asks why Richard is teaching math and physics. She wonders if there is a possibility of him returning to teach in the specialized training program.

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28 January 1944

Bruttman, Sade, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sade Bruttman to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 28, 1944. Sade writes hoping that Dorothy is on the road to recovery. She reminds him to be careful and not get in trouble, even though she understands he wants to be with Dorothy. She hopes that Dorothy will be permitted a ten day hospitalization as in New York they are only giving seven days after an appendicitis surgery. Sade writes that under no circumstances should Dorothy be permitted to work for a month so she recovers properly. If they need money to let her know. She also states that if Dorothy and Richard need…

GLC09684.22

8 February 1944

Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944

Typed letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated February 8, 1944. Lenore writes to express her hope that Dorothy is doing well after her ordeal. She wonders if Dorothy is alone, or boarding with a family. She congratulates Richard on his promotion to cadet officer, and wonders if that means a pay increase. She warns him to be careful in his letters though as, "you can't tell, they might be censored and you are libel to hurt yourself as sometimes even the Government's sense of humor is stunted." Lenore also mentions that Richard's father has a white collar job, she only…

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13 March 1944

Stone, Sayord, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sayord Stone to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated March 13, 1944. Sayord writes that he is doing well and he has really found his place in the army. He is a member of the signal corps band and is stationed in Monmouth. Ricky and he have just got a house off base. Ricky has a job on the base. He is off every day at 5:05 p.m. and can go home every night. He has to be at roll call at 7:30 a.m. and at 8:30 a.m. the band rehearses until 10:00 a.m.. At 12:30 p.m. they play some marches for the guys going to classes, after that nothing until 5:00 p.m. when they play the national anthem…

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31 October 1968

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Typed note signed

Title: to James C. Buehler

One short note from Senator Vance Hartke to James C. Buehler dated October 31, 1968. Vance states that he is enclosing the material that James requested, and hopes that the information is helpful. (The items that were enclosed have been decimalized GLC09787.02-GLC09787.09)

GLC09787.01

1968

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Typed document

Title: Meeting the Challange of Crime

One typed document by Vance Hartke dated circa 1968. This document is a statement of what Vance believes are the steps needed to take on crime. Vance states that we need to: strengthen law enforcement, intensify efforts to rehabilitate offenders, ease the socioeconomic conditions that foster crime, be sure our laws are just, and foster a sense of civic and personal responsibility in our youth. To do this Vance supports the establishment of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The academy would help state and local police train to be up to date on current techniques of law enforcement. He also…

GLC09787.07

21 February 1966

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Newsletter

Title: Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 88th Congress, Second Session.

One issue of "Congressional Record" dated February 21 1966, related to the Vietnam War. The newsletter is a transcript of a speech by Hartke given before Congress on the war in Vietnam. The speech focused on five topics; the history of our involvement, where we stand now, what lies down each of the alternate routes, what we can expect of our relationships with the world as a result, and where nonmilitary solutions might lead us. Hartke first looks at the history of Vietnam before the war, and the United States eventual involvement in the region. Hartke also looks at the politics of the…

GLC09787.02

30 June 1966

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Newsletter

Title: Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 89th Congress, Second Session.

One issue of "Congressional Record" dated June 30, 1966 regarding the policy of escalation. This is a transcript of a speech by Hartke on the policy of escalation during the Vietnam War. He cites three examples of escalation that came after an intensification of peace talks. He mentions the Tonkin Bay incident, the bombing of the north on February 7, 1965 while Premier Kosygin was visiting Hanoi, and bombing a major power station close to Haiphong on December 15, 1965. For each example there is a long and detailed description of the event and the peace talks that were proposed shortly before…

GLC09787.03

20 April 1967

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Newsletter

Title: Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 90th Congress, First Session.

One issue of "Congressional Record" dated April 20, 1966 related to crime. Hartke requests permission for the record to print excerpts of a report by the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice called, "What Citizen's and Their Organizations Can Do." This report details what ten groups can do about preventing crime. The first group mentioned is the individual, who can report a crime using a hotline number, and useing locks on doors and windows to ensure safety. Also they can make sure to not leave their keys in the ignition of their cars. The second group…

GLC09787.04

November 1967

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Printed document

Title: Make Way for Drop-Ins

One page from the NEA (National Education Association) Journal dated November 1967. The article on the page is entitled "Make Way for Drop-Ins." The article by Vance Hartke is a statement on the need for education, and the GED (General Education Development) testing program. Hartke is advocating for the program and supporting programs to become more widespread. He wants to amend the Adult Education Act of 1966 to extend federal support to adults who want to become high school graduates. The current Act only helps get a basic, or elementary level, education. He also wants support and tutoring…

GLC09787.05

7 March 1968

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Newsletter

Title: Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 90th Congress, Second Session.

One issue of "Congressional Record" dated March 7, 1968 related to crime. Hartke requests permission for the record to print excerpts of remarks made at a conference called "What Citizens Can Do To Help Insure Safe Streets," by Margaret More in Indianapolis. These remarks outline 15 recommendations of what citizens can do in the fight against crime. Action one, find out how bad crime in your area really is. Visit the police station and ask how many people in your community are involved with crime, is this number increasing, how can you help. Action two, look at the lighting in your community…

GLC09787.06

circa 1966

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Typed document

Title: Senator Hartke's 7-Point Program for Ending the War and Beginning Rehabilitation

One typed document by Vance Hartke dated circa 1966. This is Hartke's plan to end the Vietnam War, He outlines seven steps; One, it must be announced that the United States will cease bombing the North. Two, reaffirm our position as allies to South Vietnam. Declare it is not our war, we just entered it to help our allies. Three, make plain that the Vietnam War is not an effort to gain a foothold in Asia, only to better invade "Red China." Four, we must not cross sovereign borders or air spaces of other nations in pursuit of the enemy. Five, we should reconvene the Geneva Accord. Six, submit…

GLC09787.08

August 1, 1965

Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003

Typed document

Title: Senator Vance Hartke on Protecting Individual Powers

One typed document by Vance Hartke dated circa 1967. This is a list of Hartke's platforms. This list includes what acts he voted for and supported. The different topics include; civil rights, right to public information, radio and TV freedom, right to privacy, and individual rights and crime.

GLC09787.09

1934

Jones, O. Garfield, 1884-1957

Pamphlet

Title: Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance, Group Leadership Manual for Chairmanship and Floor Leadership

One pamphlet from "Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance, Group Leadership Manual for Chairmanship and Floor Leadership," by O. Garfield Jones dated 1934. Item is a manual on British Parliamentary rules.

GLC09640.095

January 1937

Journal of Negro Education

Magazine

Title: The Journal of Negro Education [Volume VI, No. 1 (January 1937)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education dated January 1937. Includes essays along the topics of public education, vocational choices, future of academic studies including African American culture, doctorates and cultural trends.

GLC09640.098

1957

Moon, Henry Lee, 1901-1985

Magazine

Title: The Negro Vote in the Presidential Election of 1956

One pamphlet entitled, " The Negro Vote in the Presidential Election of 1956," by Henry Lee Moon dated 1957. Moon delves into the potential of the black voter; tables analyzing statistics of the African American populated cities during the presidential elections of 1952 and 1957. He includes how legislation, Supreme Court decisions, corporations and civil rights could affect their decision to vote.

GLC09640.102.01

1957

Moon, Henry Lee, 1901-1985

Magazine

Title: The Negro Vote in the Presidential Election of 1956

One pamphlet entitled, " The Negro Vote in the Presidential Election of 1956," by Henry Lee Moon dated 1957. Moon delves into the potentiality of the black voter with tables analyzing the African American populated cities during the presidential elections of 1952 and 1957. He includes how legislation, Supreme Court decisions, corporations and civil rights could affect their decision to vote.

GLC09640.102.02