12 March 1973

McGovern, George, 1922-?

Typed letter signed

Title: to Bishop Earl Hunt

Letter sending autographed card with the quote: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God."

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18 April 1967

Ferrer, Jose, 1912-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Ferrer thanks Bean for his inspirational message of faith.

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13 September 1967

Goldstein, Israel, 1896-1986

Typed letter signed

Title: to John D. Buchanan

Written on stationery of Congregation B'Nai Jeshurdun, New York. Goldstein writes that the United Nations, "weak and faulty an instrument as it is," has been a major deterrent to a world war in the troubled times following World War Two. He discusses his reason for joining the Rabbinate, including his desire to promote the welfare of humanity and the to be of service to the cause of Judaism.

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21 March 1966

Grant, Cary, 1904-1986

Typed letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Grant cannot send a photo of him and his wife. He hopes that through prayer and faith Bean will overcome his illness.

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25 September 1952

Harrison, William K. Jr., 1895-1987

Typed letter signed

Title: to Orlando C. Mood

Harrison writes a lengthy discussion of his Christian faith and experiences. He draws heavily on references to passages in the Bible. The end of the letter discusses the Korean War and the reorganization of the Far East Command. Harrison would eventually lead the peace talks for the U.N. in 1953.

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4 May 1966

Heyerdahl, Thor, 1914-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in full. He sends a photo (not included) and offers encouragement in dealing with illness and imminent death.

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February 17, 1981

Hines, Jerome, 1921-2003

Typed quotation signed

Title: [Excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song"]

Souvenir excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song." Signed in the home of Florida Southern College President Robert A. Davis and his wife, at a dinner honoring Mr. Hines as 1981 Honorary Chancellor of Florida Southern College.

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circa 1948

Holly, Buddy, fl. 1948

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]

Buddy Holly's notes from an American history course covering the causes of the Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. Written in pencil.

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February 26, 1982

Humphreys, Christmas, 1901-1983

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mr. Badan

Humphreys sends a list of Buddhist books for possible purchase. He also offers to autograph books.

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21 March 1947

Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Stephen Hobhorse

While criticising an article written by Hayman (evidently about "The Perennial Philosophy"), Huxley reveals his thoughts on religion. He asserts that God should not be exploited for personal gain, as the Christian Scientists do. He also argues about using the word personal to describe spirituality and makes an argument for why God, Jesus, and man's relationships with them should be termed as suprapersonal. In the post script he apologizes if his letter seems "impious or presumptuous." With holograph postscript. Autograph notes of recipient in black ink.

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circa 1980-1990

Johnson, Earvin, fl. 1980-1990

Typed quotation signed

Title: [God has put me here to play basketball...]

Johnson writes: "God has put me here to play basketball, to do my thing on the court. So that's where I'm going to do my thing, on that court."

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circa 1958

Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald, fl. 1958

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [God wants a different thing from each of us...]

Kennedy writes a sentiment: "God wants a different thing from each of us, laborious or easy, conspicuous or quite private, but something which only we can do and for which we were created."

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1958

King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968

Book signed

Title: Stride Toward Freedom

Inscribed to Fr. Tom Thrasher of Montgomery. Thrasher was an Episcopal priest who joined with King in seeking Civil Rights: "In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your true Christian spirit, your dedication to the Christian ideal of the brotherhood of man, and your willingness, even among criticism, to keep the desperately needed channels of communication open between the races." Published by Harper Brothers.

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February 14, 1992

King, Bernice, 1963-?

Typed quotation signed

Title: [Lord have mercy on us for...]

Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.

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January 17, 1979

Knight, William, 1929-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. John Narbutt

Knight, a colonel in the U.S. Airforce, congratulates Narbutt on his 100th birthday. He argues that increased knowledge and exploration of space are not incompatible with faith in God.

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6 January 1967

Koestler, Arthur, 1905-1938

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Koestler responds to questions posed by Bean about religion, faith, and death. Bean is apparently dying.

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2 June 1971

Kuhlman, Kathryn, 1907-1976

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Hassell

Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.

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1980/04

LaRue, Lash, 1917-1996

Photograph signed

Title: to Larry

LaRue writes to Larry on the back of photo. LaRue asks for contributions to his newly formed Charity, For Gods Sake Productions.

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30 December 1955

Lodge, Henry C. Jr., 1902-1985

Typed document signed

Title: [I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations...]

Lodge writes: "I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations in accordance with any one of the religious faiths which are represented here. I do so in the conviction that we cannot make the United Nations into a successful instrument of God's peace without God's help--and that with His help we cannot fail."

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January 15, 1978

Love, Bessie, 1898-1986

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock

Love thanks Brock for a Christmas card and the piece about his mother. She offers condolence, and suggests reading Christian Science literature as a means to heal his grief.

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24 October 1950

MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964

Typed letter

Title: to Mary Cushman

Writing from his office in the General Headquarters, United Nations Command, MacArthur, as commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, offers condolence on the death of Mary Cushman's son in the Korean War. He praises devotion to duty and defending peace-loving people, and suggests reliance on faith as way to withstand the grief of death.

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1978-1987 circa

Manners, David, fl. 1978-1987

Typed letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock re: death and eternal existence

Actor David Manners writes about death and eternal existence as a response to Brock's "record of human horrors," apparently attempting to cheer him up. He mentions giving Alan Irene Rich's address, invites him to visit, and mentions names of some famous people that live in Santa Barbara. Signed with first name and a smiley face.

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March 29, 1967

Mansfield, Jayne, 1933-1967

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Nice

Mansfield thanks Nice for her concern for Zoltan, Mansfield's son. She also writes: "I have always had a great belief in my fellow man, but I am now fully assured that the heavens above have succeeded in creating a beautiful earth upon which to live."

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3 June 1975

Mason, Tom, fl. 1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock

Mason offers condolence upon the death of Brock's mother. He offers a quote from a magazine article that he read when his own mother died in 1951 that he hopes will be comforting. The passage describes death as nothing because loved ones are waiting and continuity of relationships persists.

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18 March 1954

McKeldin, Theodore, 1900-1974

Typed letter signed

Title: to Roy Pitts

He writes the highlights of his career are being born an American citizen and nominating Dwight D. Eisenhower for the presidency. He gives the names and addresses of Maryland's living former governors and sends an autographed copy of the Maryland Constitution. He also discusses Chronicles 7:14, which he used when he took his oath of office and again when he nominated Eisenhower. He adds that Eisenhower also used this verse when he took his oath of office.

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