23 October 1943

United States. Army Air Forces

Pamphlet

Title: [Childress Army Air Field Graduation]

A blue leather pamphlet from Childress Army Airfield announcing the graduation of Class 43-13 on October 23, 1944 at nine o'clock in the morning. Same as GLC09620.344 and .345.

GLC09620.346

12 April 2005

Dole, Robert J., 1923-?

Book signed

Title: One Soldier's Story

An autobiography by Senator Bob Dole recounting his time as a solider in Italy during World War II. It draws on letters that he sent to his family throughout his time in the army. This book was given to Sheila Stone and is inscribed "To Sheila, With appreciation for Bob's brave service and thanks to you for documenting it... Bob Dole." This book came with GLC09620.213.

GLC09620.347

1976

Greenbaum, Edward, 1890-1970

Book signed

Title: A Lawyer's Job; In Court- In the Army- In the Office

An autobiography by Edward S. Greenbaum detailing his experiences as a lawyer and a solider. The book is inscribed "to Frieda Epstir [no relation to Bob Stone], Lots of good wishes and happy memories over the year, Edward Greenbaum." A note included with the collection writes "this is the book written by Bob's Uncle Edward Greenbaum who served from 1940 to after the war- and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service. I believe this book is out of print."

GLC09620.348

1943-1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Scrapbook

Title: U.S. Air Corp Service Memories Part One

Robert L. Stone's scrapbook from World War II. It contains 197 photos of living conditions, people, and small mementos such as newspaper clippings, tickets, and menus. It also includes a list of all 40 combat missions that were completed noting the date, location ad length of time it took. Also a part of Oahu, Hawaii and the Mariana Islands. The second part of this scrapbook is GLC09620.351.

GLC09620.350

1944-1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Scrapbook

Title: U.S. Air Corp Service Memories [Part Two]

Robert L. Stone's second scrapbook from World War II. It contains 49 snapshots from camp and fellow soldiers. Also a part of Oahu, Hawaii and the Mariana Islands. The first scrapbook is GLC09620.350.

GLC09620.351

circa 1940

Object

Title: [Currency Twenty Mark]

Foreign currency with gray-purple ink with the number twenty marked on both sides. Possibly German.

GLC09620.352

circa 1940

Object

Title: [Currency Fifty Mark]

Foreign currency with orange ink with the number fifty marked on both sides. Possibly German.

GLC09620.353

circa 1904-1944

Object

Title: [Germany Five Reich Mark]

Foreign currency with blue ink with the number five marked on one side with a dragon. On reverse side is a dove, the back of a nude baby, and a person wearing robes and a helmet.

GLC09620.354

circa 1923-1937

Object

Title: [German 1 Rentenmark 1923-1937 Mark]

German 1 Rentenmark with the serial number B - 02583569. On reverse side there is a picture of grain in a decorative circle.

GLC09620.355

1917

Germany

Object

Title: [Germany 1 Rentenmark 1923-1937 Mark]

Germany 5 Mark 1917. Contains a portait of a woman on one side and a decorative crest on the reverse side.

GLC09620.356

1914

Germany

Object

Title: [German Reichsbanknote 20 marks]

German Reichsbanknote 20 marks with two crests on the front in a decorative design in blue. On reverse side the number twenty is in the center of a decorative circle.

GLC09620.357

1914

Object

Title: [New York, NY- Hungarian Fund Egy Forint $1]

A souvenir banknote from a fundraiser in New York City held by Hungarian patriot, Lajos Kossuth, who led a failed rebellion in Hungary in 1848.

GLC09620.358

1908

Germany

Object

Title: [German 100 Mark 1908]

A reichsbanknote worth 100 marks. There are portraits of Hermes and Demeter, Greek gods with a decorative crest in the middle. The reserve side is of Germania holding a sword and shield.

GLC09620.359

1910

Germany

Object

Title: [German 1000 Mark 1910]

A reichsbanknote worth 1000 marks. Decorative flowers with an eagle watermark. Reverse side has two women representing Navigation and Agriculture next to a large crest of an eagle.

GLC09620.360

1943

Object

Title: [Belgian 5 Francs]

A decorative floral banknote from Belgium worth five francs.

GLC09620.361

14 November 1941

Object

Title: [French-Moroccan Franc]

A decorative French-Moroccan bank note worth five francs.

GLC09620.362

2 September 1865

Central Mining Company, fl. 1854-1894

Object

Title: [Central Mining Company Ten Dollar Note]

A ten dollar note produced by the Central Mining Company in Eagle Harbor, Michigan. It has a number of signatures on both sides and a facsimile of a portrait of Longfellow's daughters in the bottom left corner.

GLC09620.363

4 April 1868

Central Mining Company, fl. 1854-1894

Object

Title: [Central Mining Company Ten Dollar Note]

A ten dollar note produced by the Central Mining Company in Eagle Harbor, Michigan. It has a number of signatures on both sides and a facsimile of a portrait of a female warrior.

GLC09620.364

1944

Japanese Government

Object

Title: [Japanese Invasion Money Five Centavos]

Five centavos issued by the Japanese Government in the Phillipines during World War II. Decorative blue pattern on reverse side.

GLC09620.365

1944

Japanese Government

Object

Title: [Japanese Invasion Money Ten Centavos]

Ten centavos issued by the Japanese Government in the Phillipines during World War II. Decorative pattern on reverse side in brown.

GLC09620.366

1780-1909

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836

1 November 1976

Pines, Burt, 1939-?

Typed letter signed

Title: to Alex Haley

One letter addressed to Alex Haley from Burt Pines, Edward C. Farrell and Richard N. Grey of the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, California. Pertains to an anti-discriminatory case, "Dennison v. Department of Water and Power" where African-Americans and Mexican-Americans filed against the department's hiring practices. Refers to a worry that should the case be successful on behalf of the applicants that this will create a requirement that certain percentage of race and ethnic groups would have to be required in the work place. Requests his opinion and advice on the matter.

GLC09837

1870

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Engraving

Title: Washington and His Generals

One engraving entitled, "Washington and His Generals," illustrated by Alexander Hay Ritchie. Depicts General George Washington meeting with other generals during the American Revolutionary War.

GLC09838

6 September 1965

Walther, John, fl. 1965

Photograph

Title: [Press photo of County Manager and Metro Employees Union Strikers]

One press photograph taken by John Walter dated September 6, 1965. Image portrays strikers meeting with the County Manager Porter Homer. Attached to the image is the newsclipping by Miller Davis. Details that "500 and trash collectors staged an unannounced walkout Monday..."

GLC09839

1905-1908

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album of Puerto Rico in 1900s]

One photograph album consisting of cyanotypes, silver prints and printing-paper photos dated 1905 to 1908 related to Beekman Winthrop's governorship in Puerto Rico. Images depict the colonization by the American government; developing infrastructure; construction of railroads, buildings, and roads. Portraits include those of Taino people, Puerto Ricans and American engineers, land surveyors and ranchers. Photographs within the album note locations within the island. Exact names of towns have not been determined. There are a variety of images of nature. Condition of photographs vary.

GLC09840