1970-1979

Document

Title: [Blank paper]

Blank piece of lined paper.

GLC09587.374

17 May 1969

Typed document

Title: [receipt for 1,081.44]

Receipt totalling 1081.44. Accompanied invoice in the same amount for the funeral of Nannie Harvey (GLC 09587.385.02).

GLC09587.385.01

17 May 1969

Williams Funeral Home

Printed document

Title: Williams Funeral Home

Invoice from the Williams Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia for the funeral and burial of Nannie James Harvey, totalling 1081.44. Written near the center of the document is "Paid in full Elijah Williams Jr. 5/21/69." Accompanied GLC09587.385.01.

GLC09587.385.02

21 May 1969

Williams Funeral Home

Printed document signed

Title: Williams Funeral Home

Notice of payment via check from Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams in the amount of $1081.44 for the burial of Mrs. Nannie J. Harvey. Signed by Elijah Williams Jr.

GLC09587.386

January 15, 1964

Harvey, Nannie J., fl. 1964

Typed document signed

Title: Will of Nannie James Harvey

The last will and testament of Nannie Harvey. She bequeaths all of her property, personal and otherwise, to her niece, Cordelia Williams. She also declares Cordelia as her executrix. It is signed by Nannie James Harvey, as well as Henretta E. Williams, Gertrude M. Williams, and Willmer F. Dillard, who were all witnesses to the will's creation.

GLC09587.392

1960

Photograph

Title: [Aunt Nannie]

A black and white photograph of Nannie J. Harvey. She is posed and wears a pearl necklace, a bow on her lapel, a hat with decorative trim, and rimless glasses. On the reverse, "Aunt Nannie 1960" is written.

GLC09587.394

1960-1969

Photograph

Title: Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

GLC09587.405

1960-1961

Sissman Studio

Photograph

Title: Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace, glasses, a white lace dress, and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

GLC09587.406

1960-1969

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Sue Fity and Aunt Lucy

A photograph of two African American women standing in front of the steps to a house. The one on the left wears a pearl necklace and earrings, holding a cane. The one on the right wears a patterned dress and holds a book. On the reverse, "Mrs. Sue Fity, Aunt Lucy" is handwritten.

GLC09587.407

1929-1939

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a young woman]

A photograph of a young African American girl. The photo is taken from slightly below and she looks off-camera to the left with a serious expression. On the reverse, "Jena" is handwritten.

GLC09587.408

1960-1969

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of two women]

A photograph of two African American women. They are standing with their arms around each other in the backyard of a house in front of a globe on a post. The one on the left is older with graying hair. The one on the right is younger, with short dark hair.

GLC09587.409

May 27, 1964

The Hampton Institute, fl. 1946

Pamphlet

Title: The Hampton Bulletin: Veterans Homecoming Number

A booklet dedicated to the alumni and students of the Hampton Institute who served in World War II and how the Institute ran during the war. There is a photo of LeRoi S. Williams on page 22 and a caption about his service and death. Vol 43.

GLC09587.130

January 31, 1951

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Typed letter signed

Title: to Channing Frothingham

A letter from Truman to Frothingham concerning Frothingham's support of National legislation on health insurance. The letter is thanking Frothingham for his support writing "I am more grateful then I can tell you for this assurance of your continued loyal support for the national health insurance program. As you so frankly indicate, that program has powerful enemies who are not above misrepresenting its aims and purpose, in fact it's fundamental principle." Truman continues saying that in the two years since the discussion was first introduced the appreciation of it has only grown. He…

GLC09651

28 October 1985

Mitchell, Parren, 1922-2007

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from Parren Mitchell, the House representative from Maryland's seventh district, to Moorhead asking for his support in an effort to get the signatures of one million Americans to show support for the people of South Africa. Mitchell has pledged to get at least one thousand from his district and would like Moorhead to pledge the same from his district. This letter is on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC09613.01.05

2 July 1983

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead concerning the Skelton-Edwards-Ray-Chandler amendment. He states that the amendment is necessary to counter the actions of the socialist Sandinista government. The goal of this amendment was to provide "the assistance necessary to rekindle the hope for democracy in Nicaragua and stability in Central America. It also demonstrates the resolve to resist the expansion of Soviet influence on the American mainland." He writes, without this bill people in the future may be forced to make a worse decision. The letter also mentions other issues in Central…

GLC09613.01.06

13 June 1986

Stanton, David Michael, 1940-2014

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from David Michael Stanton house representative of West Virginia's third district, to Moorhead for a speech that Moorhead gave at a prayer message. He thanks him and feels that his message really reached some people at the breakfast. This letter is on Stanton's stationery.

GLC09613.01.07

7 August 1986

Frenzel, Bill, 1928-2014

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Bill Frenzel the House representative for Minnesota's third district, to Moorhead for a vote to veto the Textile Protection Bill. The vote was very tight and Frenzel says every vote counted. This letter is on Frenzel's House of Representative stationery.

GLC09613.01.08

8 March 1988

Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr., 1943-

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from James Sensenbrenner, House representative for Wisconsin's ninth district, to Moorhead for a vote in favor of the Civil Rights Preservation Act that replaced the Grove City Bill. It would protect religious rights under the first amendment. Sensenbrenner seems to think the act will be vetoed as he writes, "When the President vetoes the legislation, I hope we can again count on your support." This letter is on Sensenbrenner's House of Representative stationery.

GLC09613.01.09

30 September 1988

Chappell, Bill, 1922-1989

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Bill Chappell, the House representative for Florida's fourth district, for Moorhead's vote on H.R. 4781. This bill concerns defense spending, and complies with the funding levels agreed upon in the previous December's budget summit. Chappell also mentions that it is the first time since 1984 that the defense appropriations bill had not been passed as part of a continuing resolution as well as that it is the first time in ten years that it will be cleared for signing before the beginning of the fiscal year. This letter is on Chappell's House of Representative stationery.

GLC09613.01.10

February 15, 1991

Al-Sabah, Saud Nasir, 1944-2012

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, the Ambassador of Kuwait, for Moorhead's support of President Bush's efforts in Kuwait. He writes, "The past six months have been the most trying period in the history of Kuwait. The Kuwaiti people have suffered unspeakable cruelty. But they have also been deeply moved and heartened by the world's reaction to their plight, and especially by the leadership of the United States in coalescing a unified opposition to Saddam Hussein's brutality." He thanks all member countries but acknowledges the leadership, effort and sacrifices of the people of the…

GLC09613.01.11

18 November 1991

Stenholm, Charles W., 1938-?

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Charles Stenholm, the House representative for Texas's seventeenth district, to Moorhead for his support on a substitution to the family medical leave act. The substitution that Stenholm put forth did not pass, but would have provided a statutory hiring preference to workers who leave their jobs to fulfill family responsibilities. According to Stenholm this would include leaving the workforce for 6 years to care for a new child, and up to 2 years for a seriously ill family member. When the worker wished to return to the workforce they would be reinstated if a position…

GLC09613.01.12

26 November 1991

Thomas, William Marshall, 1941-?

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from William Marshall Thomas, the House representative for California's twenty first district, to Moorhead for his support for H.R. 3750, concerning campaign spending. The Republican effort was "geared toward returning control over campaign financing to the voters, reducing the special interest influence of PACs, and banning soft money." In contrast according to Thomas, the Democrat version which was passed "was designed to protect incumbents by imposing an arbitrary spending limit on campaigns without compensating for the advantages of incumbency." This letter is on…

GLC09613.01.13

12 May 1992

Lehman, Richard H., 1948-?

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Richard Lehman, the House representative for California's nineteenth district, to Moorhead for his participation in a Special Order commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Lehman states, "Your participation helped to communicate that the Armenian genocide will not go unacknowledged and unmourned. By raising the public's consciousness of atrocities of the past, we can hopefully prevent their repetition in the future." This letter is on Lehman's House of Representative stationery.

GLC09613.01.14

27 July 1992

Crane M.C., Philip M., 1930-2014

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Philip Crane, the House representative for Illinois's eighth district, to Moorhead for his support in elimination funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. Although the vote was unsuccessful there was more support for "returning to Constitutional principles and terminating government involvement in the arts." These funds include a $178 million taxpayer donation to the NEA which Crane believes could be made up for by the private sector which donated $7.9 billion to the arts in the last year. The letter concludes saying "Once again, I appreciate your support and…

GLC09613.01.15

14 April 1993

Kasich, John R., 1952-?

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from John Kasich, the House representative for Ohio's twelfth district, to Moorhead for his support on the Republican Budget Committees alternative budget resolution. The message according to Kasich was, "lower taxes, less spending, and smaller government." He also hopes that Moorhead will continue to support the efforts of the Republican Budget Committee. This letter is on Kasich's House of Representative stationery.

GLC09613.01.16