1963

Medical Committee for Civil Rights

Printed document

Title: We Shall Overcome

One printed document of the lyrics to song, "We Shall Overcome."

GLC09732.06

1862

Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910

Broadsheet

Title: Battle Hymn of the Republic and Suffrage Song

One undated broadsheet with a print of the Battle of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe. Also on verso "Suffrage Song to be sung to the tune of 'America.'"

GLC09748

6 June 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Communication from the President of the United States Transmitting a Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Fiscal Year 1935...

One pamphlet entitled, "Communication from the President of the United States Transmitting a Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Fiscal Year 1935...," dated June 6, 1935, to allow funding the Department of State until June 30, 1936.

GLC09693.17

19 June 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Message from the President of the United States transmitting Views on the Broad Question of Tax Methods and Policies.

One pamphlet entitled, "Message from the President of the United States transmitting Views on the Broad Question of Tax Methods and Policies," dated June 19, 1935. Requests to make changes to revenue laws by extending miscellaneous internal revenue taxes expiring soon and taxes that would maintain current rates and by law reduce.

GLC09693.18

27 June 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Message from the President of the United States transmitting a Recommendation for Legislation Pertaining to the Right of Holders of Gold-Clause Bonds of the Government to Sue for Payment.

One pamphlet entitled, "Message from the President of the United States transmitting a Recommendation for Legislation Pertaining to the Right of Holders of Gold-Clause Bonds of the Government to Sue for Payment," dated June 27, 1935, to revoke the action of holders of gold-clause bonds to sue for payment in gold.

GLC09693.19

2 July 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Message from the President of the United States transmitting a report from the Secretary of State to the End that Legislation May Be Enacted Requesting the President to Invite the World Power Conference...

One pamphlet entitled, "Message from the President of the United States transmitting a report from the Secretary of State to the End that Legislation May Be Enacted Requesting the President to Invite the World Power Conference...," dated July 2, 1935. The message consists of a report from the secretary of State recommending legislation to allow the president to invite the World Power Conference to hold the Third World Power Conference in the United States.

GLC09693.20

1972

Object

Title: If I were 18 I'd Vote for Pres. Nixon

One campaign button dated 1972. Button reads, "If I were 18 I'd Vote for Pres. Nixon."

GLC09749

1964

Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973

Object

Title: If I Were 21 I'd Vote for Johnson

One campaign button dated 1964. Button reads, "If I were 21 I'd Vote for Johnson." From Lyndon Johnson's 1964 presidential campaign.

GLC09750

1963-1968

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of letters belonging to Norm Dujka dated 1963-1968][Decimalized .01-.21]

Collection consists of 20 letters addressed to Norm Dujka and one newspaper clipping dated 1963-1968. Correspondence is from Anthony J. Stugis and George Czerwonka. Both friends from Chicago serving in the military on different bases. Content of their letters is related to training before flying out to Vietnam. One letter briefly mentions the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

GLC09751

1945

Mission Inn International Shrine of the Birdmen

Object

Title: St. Francis Medal

One St. Francis Medal owned by Robert L. Stone. The medal was carried by Stone on all of his bombing missions during World War II. During training at March Field, Bob and a fellow cadet drove to the Mission Inn in Riverside, California there was an international shrine of the birdmen. Once there they received the St. Francis medals. The medal is worn along the edges and on the rear as a result of Bob rubbing and carrying the medal on every mission and every airplane flight after returning home.

GLC09620.421

21 January 1942

American Red Cross

Printed document

Title: "Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors"

One document issued by the American Red Cross, dated January 21, 1942. The document is entitled "Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors." Outlines a new policy that facilities are now "prepared here-after to accept blood donations from colored as well as white persons." The blood will be "processed separately so that those receiving transfusions may be given plasma from blood of their own race." The policy was issued by the Chairman of the American Red Cross and the Surgeons General of the Army and the Navy and approved by the Secretaries of War and the Navy.

GLC09745.01

2 August 1963

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated August 2, 1963. Describes he weather and attending a goin away party the previous evening for Bishop Palmer and his wife for a trip to India and Washington, D.C. Nellie is leaving for Frankfurt to meet Rod and is excited to see where he lives. The plane out of Geneva was delayed because of mechanical issues, but she reunites with Rod and has a steak dinner with him. Dorothy and "Mom" are there.

GLC09573.01.27

15 August 1944

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. The 969th Battalion left Cheshire, UK on June 21,1944 for Chipping Norton. On 4 July, 1944, the battalion departed to the marshalling area in Dorchester, UK. On July 8, 1944, the battalion left for Portland where they boarded the LST 59 for Utah Beach on the coast of Normandy. In France, they reinforced the 333rd Field Artillery Group. On July 11, 1944 while on reconnaissance with Group Commander Colonel Charles W. Glover, Lt. Hubert D. Barnes was wounded by shell fragments in the leg and…

GLC09591.01

4 September 1944

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. The document details action against enemy and the after-action report for the month of August. The battalion was assigned to the 333rd F. A. Group in general support of the 8th Infantry Division. Cpl. Fred Johnson and Pfc. John W. Fields were killed and four men were wounded during a road block attack. The French had captured German prisoners in nearly every town. On page three, it is emphasized that "several unusual missions" (unusual is underlined) were accomplished in Lorient, France. The last…

GLC09591.02

9 October 1944

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. The document details action against enemy and the after-action report for the month of September. The primary objective was the reduction of the enemy at Brest and the Crozon Peninsula. No casualties directly from enemy fire; however, Private Wesley Pickett was killed from the premature burst of a shell. Once the reduction was completed, they marched from September 28 to September 30 to the Western Front at Plouider, a town north the Western Front at Lesneven. Four officers received decorations.

GLC09591.03

8 November 1944

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C.The troops marched through France and Belgium at the beginning of October to a town near Weiswampach in Luxemburg. It was a very rainy month. A list of enemy materials the battalion destroyed and damaged are listed. Enemy action was focused on improving defense positions and sporadic bursts of artillery. Two casualties, but both were being treated for their injuries. Because of little enemy action, an emphasis was being placed on training. The Red Cross also visited to show a movie.

GLC09591.04

30 November 1944

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington D.C. The weather is cold, rainy, and snowy. This has necessitated troop movement and fortification of resources. A Sanitary Engineer visited because Hoof and Mouth disease is prevelant. A chaplain visited to give Sunday service on November 10. The month was focused on training and observing enemy movement. Several instances of enemy bombing occured, and few rounds of artillery fire. A summary of destoyred and damaged materials is listed.

GLC09591.05

1 December 1944

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. This report is written from December 1 to December 30, logged typically daily, and a column is designated on the left for a time indication of each event. Each day details what battle action, preparations, losses, and casualties were received as well as troop movement.The last logged location is Bastogne, and the events indicate that the battalion was taking part in the Siege of Bastogne and subsequent battle. A list of destroyed enemy equipment is listed. Those killed in action and missing in…

GLC09591.06

1 December 1944

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document signed

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. There is a hand written note in the top left corner, and it is signed "Hubert D. Barnes." A paragraph is struck out in pen, and several spelling or grammar corrections in pen are made. Barnes indicates this month was very trying and hard for the troop. There was heavy bombing and artilllery fire, and a violent conflict took place at Villeroux. There is a list of casualties, K.I.A, and M.I.A. as well as troop and enemy damage reports. The last indicated stop was Bouillon, Belgium.

GLC09591.07

14 February 1945

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. The report begins on January 1, 1945. Once the troop was successful at Houffalize, Belgium, they marched to Selestat, France where the battalion joined the 1st French Division on January 21, 1945. The battalion was then attached to the 5th French Armored Division. Once released, they were attached to the 75th U.S. Infantry Division. Barnes notes there was no unusual activity that month; however, the battalion's effective strength was weakened due to casualties of the past month and lack of…

GLC09591.08

5 March 1945

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. During this month, the Colmar operation was successfully executed despite very difficult circumstances due to weather. A record of damage to the enemy is listed, and the battalion suffered no casualties. The last recorded location is near Holtzwihr after the Colmar operation. At the end of the month, the battalion received all required replacement vehicles.

GLC09591.09.01

13 April 1945

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. detailing the month of March for the troop. A table of battle and non battle casualties is included and a summary of damage to the enemy. The men watched a movie this month, the first recreation in three months. The troops continued moving from Bruhl, Germany after leaving Colmar.

GLC09591.10

17 May 1945

Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. A table is listed indicating battle and non battle casualties. The continued troop movement made re-supplying difficult and maintenance, so vehicles were not in good condition. The last indicated stop was Gauting, Germany near Munich. Many prisoners were captured who had deserted the German army or became lost.

GLC09591.11.01

25 May 1945

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945

Typed letter

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. Barnes notes that the German soldiers have lost battle resolve. On May 6th, it was announced that German Army group "G" surrendered, thus ending the battalions front battle in Miesbach, Bavaria, but there were many prisoners to process. Despite the announcement of V.E. Day, the soldiers remained somber as the war was not over until the East was won. No battle casualties were suffered in the last ten days of war, and a total of 42,489 rounds were fired during their ten month tour with all four active…

GLC09591.12

1972

Header Record

Title: [Congressman Carlos Moorhead collection with Watergate and impeachment material]

Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead archive, includes correspondence and printed matters relating to the Watergate break-in, impeachment hearings, and resignation of Richard Nixon. Additional letters from President Ronald Reagan and photographs of Washington officials.

GLC09613