18 May 1936

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

Pamphlet

Title: Prohibit Commercial Use In United States Of Coat Of Arms Of Swiss Confederation

One pamphlet entitled, "Prohibit Commercial Use In United States Of Coat Of Arms Of Swiss Confederation," dated May 18, 1936. This pamphlet concerns a bill that will fulfill a treaty obligation to prohibit the commercial use of the coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation in the United States. The treaty mentioned is the Red Cross Convention signed at Geneva, Switzerland on July 27, 1929.

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1 June 1943

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

Pamphlet

Title: Federal Contributions To States And Local Units With Respect To Federally Owned Real Estate

One pamphlet entitled, "Federal Contributions To States And Local Units With Respect To Federally Owned Real Estate," dated June 1, 1943. This pamphlet concerns federal aid given to state and local governments. This funding is given to supplement tax income in areas in which land has been taken off the tax rolls as it belongs to the federal government. The report gives different recommendations on different types of land use and how to properly compensate the local and state governments. The appendix contains charts on federal aid, as well as bills and compensation related to the Tennessee…

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February 22, 1943

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

Pamphlet

Title: Communication Requesting That No Funds be Appropriated For the United States Courts For China, 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "Communication Requesting That No Funds be Appropriated For the United States Courts For China, 1944," dated February 22, 1943. This pamphlet recommends that no funds be appropriated for the United States courts in China due to a treaty with China signed January 11, 1943. The treaty states that the United States relinquish their extraterritorial rights in China. By this treaty, all United States citizens that reside in China fall under Chinese federal laws, making a court system run by the United States in China unnecessary.

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13 May 1943

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

Pamphlet

Title: War Housing Program

One pamphlet entitled, "War Housing Program," dated May 13, 1943. This pamphlet concerns a plan to ensure that all war workers are housed. It notes that three fifths of the need is being taken care of by existing buildings. New construction is only needed to cover the other two fifths. This message also recommends an increase of $4 million dollars to the housing department to ensure the supply meets the demand of war worker's needs.

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28 June 1943

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

Pamphlet

Title: Interstate Compact To Conserve Oil And Gas

One pamphlet entitled, "Interstate Compact To Conserve Oil And Gas," dated June 28, 1943. This pamphlet contains the agreement between Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kentucky to conserve oil and gas. The agreement was originally reached and approved by congress in 1935, it was renewed in 2 year increments. The agreement is concerned with regulating drilling for natural gas and oil to ensure that resources are not being wasted in any way. The agreement was renewed for four more years expiring on September 1, 1947.

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27 October 1943

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

Pamphlet

Title: Post-War Educational Opportunities For Service Personnel

One pamphlet entitled, "Post-War Educational Opportunities For Service Personnel," dated October 27, 1943. This pamphlet transcribes a speech of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on educating veterans when World War II is over. He is entering into the record a report from the Armed Forces Committee on Post-War Educational Opportunities For Service Personnel. Roosevelt says, "Lack of money should not prevent any veteran of this war from equipping himself for the most useful employment for which his aptitudes and willingness qualify him." He also says, "We must replenish our supply of persons…

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11 May 1944

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

Pamphlet

Title: Retired Officers Or Employees Of The United States Tendered Decorations From Foreign Governments

One pamphlet entitled, "Retired Officers Or Employees Of The United States Tendered Decorations From Foreign Governments," dated May 11, 1944. This pamphlet contains two lists of retired officers or employees of the United States. The people have been given gifts or awards from foreign governments. The state department is holding these awards or presents under the provision of an act dated January 31, 1881 entitled, U.S.C., title 5, sec. 115. One list is awards and presents from friendly governments, the other list is from unfriendly governments.

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10 March 1944

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

Pamphlet

Title: Amendments To The Budget For 1945

One pamphlet entitled, "Amendments To The Budget For 1945," dated March 10, 1944. This pamphlet concerns an increase in the federal budget of $20,682,370. The increase concerns; services for the blind; education and training of defense workers; public health service; traveling expenses for the Federal Security Agency; printing and binding for the federal security agency; and the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.

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January 20, 1945

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

Pamphlet

Title: Executive Order 9512

One pamphlet entitled, "Executive Order 9512," dated January 20, 1945. This pamphlet is a printing of the order, "Providing for Coordination of the Allocations of Field Positions Subject to the Classification Act of 1923, as Amended." The pamphlet also contains a military order entitled, "Governing the Establishment of Military Commissions for the Trial of Certain Offenders Against the Law of War, And Governing the Procedure for Such Commissions." This order provides that any individual who acts under the direction of any nation that is at war with the United States, that enters the United…

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1 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Raymond James and Susan Prowell Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 1, 1943. Leonard thanks his parents for the two care packages that arrived. He appreciates the candy as he eats so much of it now. He also really liked the bracelet they sent, he says he likes it the most out of all the ones the other guys are wearing. He asks his dad to write and tells his him to get anti-freeze for the car. He is in the middle of a service week when the company doesn't have drills but instead has maintenance duty around the base.

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8 October 1943

Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 8, 1943. Stouffer writes to Leonard that she is sorry it took so long to write. She updates him on "Eggie," who is home, and she is baking a chocolate cake for him. Stouffer mentions recieving a letter from Wayne. He is in England and can't tell her where, but it took a month to get the letter. She also mentions Charlie who is in the army and thinks he will be assigned to the quartermaster corp. States that it will be Columbus Day soon and some people are planning to donate blood.

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9 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 9, 1943. Leonard thanks them for the letters he received since he is still on maintenance duty he has time to answer their questions. He mentions that the men have to go to church each Sunday unless they are on watch. He believes the services are Episcopalian even if they are called Protestant. He answers their questions about his clothing and mentions a clothing allowance they get each year. Mentions Russell Winemiller is in good spirits, and Fuzzy thinks he will be out of…

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10 October 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 10, 1943. Robert writes that he recieved a letter from Eleanor recently. She met up with Emma and commented that he uses the same moves on all the girls. He took the Officer Candidate School exam but doesn't think he did well. Robert signs as Fuzz.

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12 October 1943

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 12, 1943. Leonard's Aunt Jessie hopes that he is doing well at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. She says the kids are doing well. They got a cocker spaniel puppy that is now thirteen weeks old. She also shares that the bounty they harvested from the garden this year totaled to 95 quarts of fruits and vegetables, as well as jams, jellies, two large pumpkins and 4 gallons of sauerkraut.

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11 October 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 11, 1943. Susan writes that it is a beautiful day out and she might do the laundry instead of waiting until the next day when she will have help. She and Raymond took a drive down to Indiantown Gap the night before and visited some friends. She comments that Indiantown Gap has changed a lot. There are barracks, mess halls, school buildings and chapels. The roads were lined with Jeeps and different types of trucks. There was also visible drilling fields. Susan commented that she and Raymond…

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13 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 13, 1943. Leonard updates his parents on the mail situation. He received eight letters in one day so now he has to rush to answer them. He reports that the programs she mentioned in the last letter are only for the Ship's Company, the men who are regularly stationed at Great Lakes, not for the trainees. They did have an hour of amateur entertainment from other recruits. There was one funny guy who talked like Daffy Duck. Leonard thanks his dad for taking care of the car and tells them to say…

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1920

Cream of Wheat

Advertisement

Title: He Sho' Thinks He's Hidin'

One undated tin plaque advertising Cream of Wheat. Image contains minstrel imagery of a Black chef with a small white child hiding. Tag line reads, "He sho' thinks he's hidin.'"

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5 May 1931

A.A. Signs, fl. 1931

Sign

Title: We Serve Colored, Carry Out Only

One sign dated May 5, 1931. Text says, "We Serve Colored Only, Carry Out Only." Printed by A.A. Signs.

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1 August 1929

B & B Sign Co., fl. 1929

Sign

Title: Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

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1 August 1929

B & B Sign Co., fl. 1929

Sign

Title: Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

GLC09779.04

14 July 1931

Ace Sign Company

Sign

Title: Colored Must Sit in Balcony

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Colored Must Sit in Balcony." Printed by Ace Sign Company. According to the text on item, it was likely hung in the Grand Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.

GLC09779.05

14 July 1931

Sign

Title: Drinking Fountain, White, Colored

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Drink Fountain, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could drink water separately.

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1929

Sign

Title: Restrooms, White, Colored

One sign dated 1929. Text says, "Restrooms, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could use bathrooms separately at L&N Railroad stations in Louisville, Kentucky.

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1932

Helene, fl. 1932

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from "Helene" dated Sunday. Writes that she has finished reading "Haitian Odds and Ends," and the memory of Haiti's smell almost brings her to tears. Encourages him to write more about Haiti and that they may visit it together again some day.

GLC09757.01

February 6, 1930

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated February 6, 1930 from Herbert Hoover on White House stationery. Acknowledges in a brief note that he received Ruhl's approval to his statement about Haiti from February 5.

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