1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 47. War-Maker

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "47. War-Maker" depicting an exaggerated portrait of Mao Tse-tung with a green face and included in the background is a monster wielding a large sword. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing Mao Tse-tung's efforts to bring communism to China. Text mentions that it was successful partly due to the fact that Russia supplied China with weapons. Also includes a quote by Mao, "History, he says, 'is written in blood and iron.'" Concludes that Mao is a serious threat to innocent people.

GLC09627.47

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 48. Doughboy's General

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "48. Doughboy's General" depicting a portrait of Omar Bradley in his military uniform with an American flag in the background. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the position that General Omar Bradley serves as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his involvement during World War II, and veterans' affairs.

GLC09627.48

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade Against Communism Trading Cards; 23. Ghost City

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "23. Ghost City" illustrates a looming Grim Reaper figure amidst a destructed metropolis. The reverse side contains a propaganda narrative regarding the after-effects of an atomic attack on a "great American city." The text alludes that Communists rely on fear as a tactic to dismantle the strength of America, but that the United Nations is fully prepared for any attack. The rest of the Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade Against Communism Trading Cards is available in GLC09627.01-.48.

GLC09706

1784

Green, Timothy, 1763-1851

Printed document

Title: [Four pages extracted from a printed folio volume of state laws, 18th century]

One document entitled "Indian, Molatto, and Negro Servants and, Slaves" dated 1784. Pages were extracted from a printed folio volume of state laws. The law imposes a rule that any unaccompanied servant in public without a ticket or pass would be perceived as a runaway. This violation would cost twenty shillings. Measures extends to travelling alone, staying out past nine o'clock among many other regulations.

GLC09723

12 April 1788

Oswald, Eleazer, 1755-1795

Newspaper

Title: The Independent Gazetteer; Or, The Chronicle of Freedom. [Vol. 7, no. 728 (April 12, 1788)]

One newspaper published by Eleazer Oswald entitled "The Independent Gazetteer; Or, The Chronicle of Freedom" dated April 12, 1788. The newspaper features advertisements and news on shipping. Of particular note is a petition by Prince Hall against the kidnapping of African American seamen. The petition was presented to the General Court of Massachusetts. It enlightens the court of discontent due to the kidnapping of freed African American sailors who were sold into slavery. It asks that actions be taken to protect the African American sailors in Boston so that they no longer have to live in…

GLC09728

16 October 1792

Claypoole, D.C., fl. 1792

Newspaper

Title: The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser [No. 432, October 16, 1792]

One issue of a newspaper, The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser dated October 16, 1792. Contains advertisements for linens, willow hats, wax paintings, copper, glassware as well as letters. Featured on page 3 is correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and African American scientist, Benjamin Banneker regarding publishing Banneker's almanac and issues of race and equality.

GLC09730

16 March 1968

McCarthy, Eugene, fl. 1968

Document

Title: [Circular letter from McCarthy for President campaign]

One undated circular letter of the McCarthy for President campaign. Item lists his stances on human rights, jobs, education, housing and civil rights. Includes a quote from Martin Luther King Jr., from a CDC meeting on March 16, 1968.

GLC09641.15.01

30 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's happy he could get one last call in before he ships out. The train trip was "swell" and the officers had drawing rooms. This was their last night out before they sail. He's hoping he'll have mail waiting at his new address. The letter is dated "Friday Nite." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 30, 1944.

GLC09620.108

3 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He enclosed an insurance slip for his good watch that he just sent home and it needs some work to be done. He has another watch so there is no rush in getting it back. The letter is not dated, but the reciept enclosed is dated July 3, 1944. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on July 3, 1944.

GLC09620.109

10 June 1944

Stone, Donald, 1925-2017

Postcard

Title: [to family]

Addressed "Love to all." A brief postcard to let everyone know a letter is coming. He is in Sparta briefly for a beer and music. A post-it note in the collection notes the postcard was written on June 10, 1944, matching the postmark stamp.

GLC09620.100

11 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes that he'll call them again at the end of next week, before he ships out. They've had miserable weather, but they're still flying. They have one or two more flights to complete all of their minimums. He talks about his crew, Pilot Bill Elkins and Co-Pilot Bill McGarvey. Bemoans the fact that he and Bill are the only two single officers. Bill McGarvey was mistakenly referred to as Joe McGarvey in this letter.(Bob was just assigned to his new crew and could not get all the names correct at first. Bill was the only crew member that stayed in touch until Bob"s…

GLC09620.101

19 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell" to talk with his parents, but disappointing when he could not reach Don Stone. He went to a picnic yesterday and played bridge. He ran a few errands and plans on taking Ronnie and Doug Drake out for a steak dinner. He hopes to phone his parents when he reaches San Francisco. The letter is dated "Monday Aft." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 19, 1944.

GLC09620.102

25 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Bee." A brief note, letting her know that he sent several things home, and they should probably be camphored and put in his closet. The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 25, 1944.

GLC09620.103

28 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes "things are really buzzin." He enclosed a couple of reciepts, GLC09620.103.02-.04, as they had to get rid of some clothes, letters, and notes from bombardier school that he should've destroyed. He asks that it all gets placed in his closet. Everything is very confusing, and he wishes he could tell them more, but he simply doesn't know. The letter is not dated. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 28, 1944.

GLC09620.104.01

28 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brig. Gen. Edward Greenbaum

Addressed to "Eddie." He just got back to March Field after being grounded at Fresno. Thanks him for his letter, and began arranging time to visit him, as long as he has the time to "squeeze a meal in." The letter is dated "Wednesday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 28, 1944.

GLC09620.105

29 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief note to say hello as he travels north. Postcard image is "Lake of the woods, showing Mt. McLoughlin, near Klamth Falls, Oregon." "Letters in a Box" notes the postcard was written on June 29, 1944.

GLC09620.106

30 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brig. Gen. Edward Greenbaum

Addressed to "Eddie." He's disappointed that he could not meet Eddie. He asks to give him a ring if Eddie is ever in the area. He called the hotel and woke up a person, so he tells Eddie to explain to the man that it was "one of your ruffian nephews." The letter is dated "Friday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 30, 1944.

GLC09620.107

4 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A birthday card for his father's 50th. He wishes he could be there to celebrate. Writes that his father is a "swell gent" and a "mighty tough" example to live up to. He only wishes that he'll be as successful as his father. The letter is not dated. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on July 4, 1944.

GLC09620.110

9 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Jim Stone

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, and Jim." It was great to talk to his parents last night especially as his unit recieved an unexpected pass to "Frisco." It was a "rotten trip" up, but they were in an antique train. Due to censorship, his whereabouts are now "unknown" and he sent this letter from town rather than Hamilton Field. He's on his way to the next location and encloses a temporary APO. The letter is dated "Sunday." According to a notation on the back of the envelope, it was received on July 17, 1944. However, as GLC09620.113-.115 are dated July 11 and 12, this letter is being recorded as…

GLC09620.112

11 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Barry Marks, and Ken Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry + Ken." Says this is a tough letter to write due to "rigid restrictions." The ship he is on is overcrowded, and the poor enlisted men are packed in like sardines. The first day was "really rugged" and 75% were sick. He's been lucky to keep everything down, but it was "dubious at times." Life is quite dull as they can either sit on the hurricane deck or play poker in the mess hall. He's had very little in the way of duties and so far has only had to censor the enlisted men's mail. He thanks his father for treating him to a "last fling in L.A." He asks…

GLC09620.113

11 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Barry Marks, and Ken Marks

Addressed to "All." He just finished a long letter, GLC09620.113, and thought to send a V-Mail to see which one got to his family first. The trip has been rather dull on their way to an unknown destination. He's hoping to have mail waiting for him when he lands. He writes that his "long newsy letter" is coming. The V-mail letter is dated "Somewhere at sea." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as July 11, 1944.

GLC09620.114

12 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note to send his new permanent address. The V-mail letter is dated as "July 12, 1944."

GLC09620.115

13 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Ken Marks, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "All." He finally arrived in the "beautiful Hawaiian Islands." He stayed aboard the ship the first night and they were taken to base by trucks the following morning. The base is a small landing strip surrounded by mountains and jungles on one side and the ocean on the other. They'll be in flying training and patrol missions before going "down under." Everything is "hush hush" and Honolulu is filled with "Navy." He saw the "famous Pearl Harbor" and writes that he'll be able to get letters out to his parents and Pam, but they will be minimal, just like his free time. He includes…

GLC09620.116

16 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note stating that he forgot to ask about his watch that he sent home before he left Seattle. He would like his father to have it fixed for him. He still hasn't received any mail, so he hopes they've gotten his many letters. The V-mail letter is dated as "Sunday July 16th." "Letters in a Box" dates the letter as July 16, 1944.

GLC09620.117

20 July 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and Jim Stone

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, + Jim." All goes well at "Pineapple Paradise." He's flown several times, only short missions so far. Life isn't too bad, except there's very little entertainment. They get a pass every two weeks or so, and most people go to the beach at Waikiki. As of yet, he's gotten no mail, and hopes his new address will reach his family soon. He also made a "mighty fine table" for his tent. The letter is dated as "Thursday July 20th." "Letters in a Box" dates the letter as July 20, 1944.

GLC09620.118