13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. Announces that Arthur Ruhl had been promoted to administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling.

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13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern [In French]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling. Written in French.

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13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern [In German]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling. Written in German.

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13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern [In Polish]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling. Written in Polish.

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5 July 1923

Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from "Morris B." addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated July 5, 1923. Requests Ruhl to attempt to pay off an unnamed museum that holds an "extinct cormerant, named Carbo Perspicillatus." Claims that an "American Natural History Museum" is willing to pay $3,000 for it.

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18 June 1923

Miller, John C., fl. 1923

Typed letter signed

Title: Travel Order No. 139

One typed letter from John C. Miller dated Riga, Latvia, June 18, 1923. Pertains to Arthur Ruhl departing immediately for Moscow. Requests that he receive as much aid and protection as possible. Written in English and Russian.

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1 October 1923

Ruhl, Nellie Brown, 1856-1932

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from his mother dated "At Home," October 1, 1923. Pertains to Ruhl's birthday. Wishes that Arthur was at least in the country to celebrate. Mentions his father who said Ruhl's birthday was one of the more eventful days of his life. Gives updates on family members and friends in the United States.

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21 March 1836

Ximeno, Jose, fl. 1836

Broadside

Title: Suplemento al Diario del Gobierno de la Republica Mexicana [No. 326, Vol. IV (March 21, 1836)]

One newspaper dated Mexico, March 21, 1836 printed by Jose Ximeno. This is a supplement with an account of the Mexican Army's win at the Battle of the Alamo. Printing includes letters written between Mexican generals; Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Juan L. Velasquez de Leon, Jose Urre, Juan Valentin Amador, Jose Marial Tornel, and Ramon Martinez Caro. Describes the timeline of the battle, amount of weapons and men who fought. Language expresses triumph at being able to secure the Alamo and needing to maintain the possession of Texas. Also includes a letter written to R.M. Williamson from Barnet…

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15 January 1960

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: River Ice Surrounds Falls

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 15, 1960. Shows a frozen Niagara Falls, an observation tower, and Rainbow Bridge. The embedded press release states that the view is looking out from the falls toward Prospect Point.

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4 April 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Getting Ready]

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated April 5, 1960. Shows a worker placing flower decorations. The attached press release reports that the decorations are being put up in preparation for the May 6th wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones. The back is stamped with United Press International information.

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12 June 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Anchorage Alaska

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated June 12, 1960. Shows President Eisenhower walking in front of soldiers standing at attention. The embedded press release reports that Eisenhower inspected the honor guard at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He has stopped at the base enroute to the Far East. The back is stamped with United Press International information. The wirephoto is blurry and pixilated, due to weak signal

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15 September 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Supersonic Bull's Eye

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 15, 1960. This photo is a composite of three images. Two images are missiles launching. The middle image is of an explosion. The attached press release explains that the explosion pictured was caused by the collision of the two pictured missiles 19 miles over White Sands. The missiles were launched as a test of the program, and the Hercules missile system. The back is stamped with United Press International information.

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1961

Photograph

Title: [Rebel Gun of The Shirley Temple Show]

One still dated 1961. Shows five men in cowboy outfits. One man is being held back. On the back of the photo is text, "'Rebel Gun' -Jan 22- "The Shirley Temple Show" starring Robert Morse (center), Jackie Coogan + Robert Sampson Color-NBC-TV, 7 to 8 Pm EST."

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13 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Las Villas Province, Cuba

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 13, 1961. Shows two men hugging each other. The two men are circled by other men holding guns. The embedded press release reads that the photo was smuggled to Miami by a courier known as Henry. The photo is of Major Evelio Duque greeting Captain Ramon Perez. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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13 January 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Moth Ball Fleet Awaits Call to Duty

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a naval shipyard. The embedded press release reports that the ships are part of the "moth ball" fleet sitting at the ready. If they were needed ships would be quickly refurbished and converted to combat ships.

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13 January 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Priest With Cuban Command Unit

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with glasses is Father Francisco, a Catholic priest who has joined the "anti-Castro rebels."

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15 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Kennedy Photographers

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 15, 1961. Shows a woman on the shoulders of a man taking a photo. According to the embedded press release the woman is taking a photo of then president-elect John F. Kennedy as he attends church. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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16 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Winter Lashes City

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 16, 1961. Shows a sidewalk covered in snow. On the left of the photo is a blur of lights possibly from passing cars. The attached press release reports that New York City was hit by a severe winter storm with freezing rain, sleet and hail. The wind reached 40 MPH and three people were killed due to icy highways. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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17 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: President Eisenhower

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 17, 1961. Shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower at a podium gesturing. The embedded press release reports this is Eisenhower's farewell speech which was broadcast from the White House. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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18 January 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Stenographer Center of Attention

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower behind his desk watching another man stand and wave. The embedded press release reports that the man, Jack Romagna, had been the stenographer for three presidents and drew praise from Eisenhower for his "invaluable assistance." The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

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18 January 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: At Final Press Conference

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Eisenhower waving as he walks past the press. The attached press release notes that Eisenhower enters the press conference followed by James Hagerty, White House press secretary. The release also states that Eisenhower advocated for a constitutional amendment that would allow future presidents to take office sooner. He recommended that they be in office at least eighty days before congress meets. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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7 September 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Camp Muir, MT. Rainier, Wash

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 7, 1962. Shows ten men setting up a camp on a snowy mountain side. The embedded press release states that the men are members of the American Mt. Everest Expedition. They are setting up camp on Mt. Rainier just above the 10,000 foot line in order to test the equipment. The group intends to reach the top of Mt. Everest May 1963. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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11 September 1962

Canadian Press

Photograph

Title: Look Out Below

One wirephoto released by Canadian Press dated September 11, 1962. Shows nine men sitting and ducking on a roof as a biplane flies over them. The embedded press release states that pilot, Les Kerr, demonstrated hedge hops, a low level flying technique used when crop dusting. The display was a part of an air show in Ladner, British Columbia.

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16 September 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Marching Through Muck

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 16, 1962. Shows eight Vietnamese soldiers, wading through water in full gear, carrying weapons. The attached press release states that the Vietnamese troops are crossing the swamp in preparation for an attack against the Viet Cong. The release mentions that United States' involvement is expected to increase once the rainy season ends in September. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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27 April 1963

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Titan II Successfully Launched

One wirephoto released by Associated Press date April 27, 1963. Shows a missile emerging from a cloud of smoke. The embedded press release states that the Titan II missile was launched 4,000 miles on the Pacific missile range in its first successful west coast launch. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

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