1919

Lejeune, John A., fl. 1919

Document

Title: A Message From the Skies by Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune Commanding Second Division, A.E.F.

It begins, "1. One year ago, the enemy was at the high tide of success. His great offensives of March and April in Picardy and Belgium had with difficulty been checked..." With 2 other bullet points. With Native American chief's face within a star emblem stamped on bottom."Dropped here by aeroplane June 1st 1919 on anniversary of Second Div. participation in defensive," penciled on bottom margin.

GLC09519

circa 1940

Humphrey, Walter Beach, 1892-1966

Poster

Title: American Junior Red Cross

GLC09520.01

1943

United States. Department of Agriculture

Poster

Title: Be a Victory Farm Volunteer in the U.S. Crop Corps : see your principal

Government Printing Office # O-517942. The main part of the poster is a large black-and white photograph of the faces of a smiling teenage girl and boy. The lower part of the poster is a green-tinted photograph of young volunteers harvesting potatoes. A farmer on a mule- or horse-drawn farm machine can be seen in the background. The sky in the background is colored blue.

GLC09520.02

circa 1941

Humphrey, Walter Beach, 1892-1966

Poster

Title: American junior red cross

GLC09520.06

1942

Poster

Title: The present with a future/war bonds

In this poster by by artist Adolph Dehn, Santa Claus flies his sleigh delivering war bonds.

GLC09520.07

circa 1941

United States. Department of the Treasury

Poster

Title: For peace and security/buy bonds

WFD 67 - A. Government printing office # O-668763. Image by Linn Ball depicting the Three Wise Men (Three Kings of the Orient) in colorful garments ride camels toward the Christmas Star.

GLC09520.09

1943

Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978

Poster

Title: Ours -- to fight for / freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, freedom from fear.

OWI No. 47. Government Printing Office O-511888. A large color poster of four Norman Rockwell paintings for the Satruday Evening Post that depict four American freedoms. In clockwise order, top to bottom, the images are: a man standing up to speak at a town meeting; people of different faiths praying together; a large Thanksgiving feast; and a couple tucking two small children into bed.

GLC09520.10

circa 1944

United States. Army Air Forces

Poster

Title: O'er the ramparts we watch/United States Army Air Force

Image by Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer (1897-1982) depicting a young man with dark hair stands in the clouds, holding a large rocket-shaped bomb. He wears a brown leather bomber jacket and a silver I.D. bracelet. Small images of military airplanes fly in the clouds below him. Published by Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, Minn.

GLC09520.11

1918

Beneker, Gerritt A., fl. 1918

Poster

Title: Work As You Would Fight

With printed text on back.

GLC09521.02

1918

The H.C. Miner Litho. Co

Poster

Title: The Navy needs you! Don't read American history - Make it!

Poster by Flagg, James Montgomery (1870-1960) showing a sailor taking a man in a suit by the shoulder, and gesturing toward battleships at sea and a figure of Liberty waving the American flag.

GLC09523

17 September 1877

Ousley, J.E., fl. 1875-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from J. E. Ousley is concerning a debt that he owes to Senator Bruce. There are also mentions of a sheriff election between two men R. M. Wilson and W. R. Campbell. The docket is written over the text in red pen.

GLC09400.011

6 June 1875

Tilley, M.E., Mrs., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her. Tilley also remarks on the weather in Washington D.C. She also briefly mentions a robbery at the treasury that was recently in the newspapers.

GLC09400.012

22 May 1877

Taggart, James, fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.

GLC09400.014

26 March 1879

Tachmyrtis (doctor), fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce who was a member of the Education and Labor committee, from Dr. Tachmyrtis in regards to a positing on the Woodruff Scientific Expedition.

GLC09400.015

27 January 1879

Little, Finnis H., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter of thanks to Senator Bruce for an appointment in Washington D.C.

GLC09400.024

17 December 1879

Ville, James L., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter from James Ville that is asking the Senator Bruce if there is anything he can do to help Ville in gaining a position in Washington D.C., as a messenger, or any other capacity. Ville starts by introducing himself and outlining his education. He also offers to get letters of recommendations form business men in Richmond where he previously worked.

GLC09400.026

04 April 1876

Temple, R.J., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter has a few points at first Temple is asking for a job in the postal service as a train agent. Then he asks after a number of people in Washington DC. Specifically he mentions Professor Minon. He also mentions some redistricting that took place and which changed representatives for some districts.

GLC09400.027

1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce asking about Thompson's confirmation. Thompson got a letter from another Senator saying that he had been confirmed for a position, but upon asking a clerk in charge of the paperwork was told this was false. Thompson wanted Senator Bruce to see if he could help Thompson find out what happened. This letter is contained with another letter to Lamar, Lucius Q. C. which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.036

GLC09400.035

1 April 1889

Thompson, Victor, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L.Q.G. Lamar

A letter from Thompson about his confirmation, he is writing to ask if Lamar knows anything about it. This letter is contained with another letter to Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce which is about the same topic, #GLC09400.035

GLC09400.036

23 May 1876

Hall, W.V., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall is requesting Senator Bruce's help in attaining a position in Washington D.C. He said that he is trusting Senator Bruce to help him secure a position that is good for him and his family. Hall also mentions other Senators, particularly Francis M Cockrell, who would be willing to help both Bruce, and Hall in the endeavor.

GLC09400.037

6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A note to Senator Bruce to meet with Pease in the Marble room. Related to GLC09400.039.2 A longer letter between the two men.

GLC09400.039.01

6 March 1876

Pease, Geo B., fl. 1875-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Pease is asking for a favor from Senator Bruce. Pease is leaving Washington D.C. and is asking Bruce for help in paying his remaining debts. This letter isrelated to GLC09400.039.1 a note asking Bruce to meet in the Marble Room.

GLC09400.039.02

24 September 1895

Stewart, Hugh, fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A request to Senator Bruce from Hugh Stewart on behalf of the Soldiers Sons and Citizens Republican Club. It is a request for the senator to speak on a topic of his choice to the members. It also asks what the charge would be for a speech since the group has a limited amount of money.

GLC09400.046

16 February 1876

Parker, Alice, fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

The docket notes that this is a personal letter. Parker seems to be either apologizing or accepting an apology from Senator Bruce for an unknown event. There is a small tear in the lower edge of the paper.

GLC09400.054

29 March 1885

Herberb, R.H., fl. 1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter is broken up into parts with each topic being centered and underlined followed by an explanation. The first section is related to Poland Water which seems to be used as some type of medical cure; the second section involves the Senator's health, the third section discuses a visit by John R Lynch. The fourth section discuses a debt owed to the Senator by W.H. Dillard, which has been partially repaid. The fifth section is Herberb asking for the Senator to consider a loan to Herberb. The sixth section discuses an account that Herberb has with the Senator and that Herberb requests an…

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