13 February 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Vows to March

One photograph entitled, "Vows to March," taken by Associated Press dated February 13, 1965. Image is of Hosea Williams encouraging a crowd to prepare for a march. Williams stands on the right side of the scene with his arm stretched out. Others look on and hold signs, one of which reads, "Stop taxation without representation." Wire transfer information states that Rev. Hosea Williams said they would march to the courthouse "come hell or high water."

GLC09717.03

15 February 1964

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to John P. Warwick

One letter to John P. Warwick from Dwight D. Eisenhower dated February 15, 1964. Pertains to Warwick's dislike for 1964 Republican Party nominees for President, Mark Hatfield and Pete Dominick. Eisenhower states that he had suggested the two men run for election in 1962.

GLC09763

circa 1900

National Equipment Co.

Object

Title: Votes For Women

One pin with that text that reads, "Votes For Women" printed by National Equipment Co., dated approximately 1900. Item is round with red border. Inside of border are four blue stars on a white background surrounded by a blue border. There is a sharp metal tack on the back.

GLC09764

9 March 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Berkeley, Calif.

One telephoto entitled, "Berkeley, Calif.," taken by UPI dated March 9, 1965. Image is of a crowd of protesters with city buildings visible in the background. Wire transfer information states that protest took place from UC Berkeley to Oakland City Hall, where there were about 1,000 people present. Protesters gathered to rally against police brutality in Alabama. Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) organized the protest.

GLC09717.04

1884

Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884

Header Record

Title: [Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith][Decimalized .01-.02]

Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith dated 1884. Consists of a pamphlet created to oppose Grover Cleveland's stance on food adulteration during his presidential election. Also includes a letter requesting payment for creating this pamphlet.

GLC09762

22 April 1864

Wadham, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.

GLC03523.09.01

13 May 1864

Goss, H. Warren, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.

GLC03523.09.03

13 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Telegram signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.04

13 May 1864

Davenport, Frances, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.

GLC03523.09.05

13 May 1864

Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.06

14 May 1864

Prenties, Mrs., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting the hospital to learn the condition of Willie Davenport. A second letter is written by Hattie Stevens, Frances sister discussing the content of the first letter.

GLC03523.09.07

14 May 1864

Davenport, Willard, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.

GLC03523.09.08

15 May 1864

Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.

GLC03523.09.09

18 May 1864

Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport

GLC03523.09.10

19 May 1864

Wadhouse, Edgar P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.

GLC03523.09.11

20 May 1864

Fish, M.E., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.12

20 May 1864

Cady, Lucy, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.

GLC03523.09.13

20 May 1864

Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells her that he is buried in the wilderness.

GLC03523.09.14

20 May 1864

Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.

GLC03523.09.15

21 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.

GLC03523.09.16

5 June 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.

GLC03523.09.17

6 June 1864

Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.

GLC03523.09.18

6 June 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.

GLC03523.09.19

7 June 1864

Grace, James, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.

GLC03523.09.20

7 June 1864

Folies, C.H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard some third hand information that George Davenport was seen unconscious in hospital five days after he was wounded but did not want to tell her this until he had seen the man himself and knew the information to be correct. He never found the man but heard from someone else the same information.

GLC03523.09.21