22 April 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bunny Marks

Addressed to "Bunny." He completed his fortieth mission and it's a real relief. It will be a while before he comes to the states, but he doesn't have to fly any more missions. He was promoted to first lieutenant and he asks her to say hello to Ken Marks for him.

GLC09620.176

27 April 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been traveling around and taking it easy. He visited with Jack Naylor and went to Barry Marks' old outfit. Barry left the week before, probably by boat. He writes that his parents should hear from him soon. He still hasn't gotten over the feeling of completing forty missions and is working on his sun tan. The weather is very hot and he has been taking salt pills and drinking a lot of water. He warns his parents that he will eat them out of house and home.

GLC09620.177

3 May 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He writes a million thanks for the "over generous check for a party" his father sent him. He turned the check into traveler's checks and plans to have a "real blow-out" when he and his crew hit Honolulu or San Francisco. Still no word on when he'll be leaving, but they're all lounging around in the sun, catching up on letters, and generally taking it easy. He still resents the men who stole money from his wallet, so he hasn't gone swimming for a while. He's sorry to hear about the death of George Carrington.

GLC09620.179

11 May 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell to talk to them the other day." It's great to be living like a human being and they had a "mighty wet party" and he thanks his father for treating the crew. He and the crew are at the rest camp devouring fresh food, milk, and relaxing. All is well with him, and he hopes to see his parents in early June.

GLC09620.180

15 May 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Bunny Marks.

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, + Bunny." A friend of his brought a big stack of mail from the Mariana Islands and he was surprised to find they heard about his fortieth mission indirectly. He wrote about ten letters at the same time, so hopefully his parents will receive their letter shortly. He thanks Bunny for her sweet letter. All goes well, and he's gaining weight with every meal. Milk is a real treat after a year of only water and GI coffee. He should be home in about ten days if all goes well. Most of them are sent to the mainland by boat rather than plane.

GLC09620.181

14 July 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Life is extremely dull in Camp Davis, a German prisoner of war camp in North Carolina. He was put on a list to have an administrative job, but he doesn't have any experience. He hopes he won't be sent for a refresher course before getting assigned to a non-combat job. He doesn't understand why the army is holding on to everyone. He hopes to call tomorrow on his father's birthday and thanks them for a "perfectly swell" leave at home. The letter is dated "Camp Davis, Saturday 14th, 1945." A post-it note that came with the collection notes the letter was written…

GLC09620.183

17 July 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He enclosed a newspaper clipping about the closing of of Fort Davis, GLC09620.232, to show his complaints were "well founded." He will hear about his assignment by the end of the week most likely, and he hopes he'll be at a redistribution or separation center. He does not want to go to Texas. He hopes his parents have a great time at Alderbrook.

GLC09620.184

20 July 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Nothing is definite for his future assignment. His interviewing officer placed a few calls to get him assigned at a redistribution center and they're holding him rather than sending him straight to Texas. He writes that he is incredibly lucky to have met a good man in the army. The camp is closing and they aren't taking any more people. He won a duplicate bridge tournament and received a free meal for two in town. He took a pilot friend of his. He'll let his parents know as soon as he is assigned and hopes they are catching a lot of trout.

GLC09620.185

4 July 1865

Rouse, E.S.S., 1828-1913

Broadside

Title: The Soldiers' Welcome!

Broadside of a poem recited at a celebration of the Fourth of July at Mount Vernon. The poem mocks the defeated Confederates. It also mentions Copperheads, and people who fled to Canada to avoid the draft. There is also a section about Jefferson Davis and his attempt to flee wearing women's clothes.

GLC09665

1943-1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Scrapbook

Title: U.S. Air Corp Service Memories Part One

Robert L. Stone's scrapbook from World War II. It contains 197 photos of living conditions, people, and small mementos such as newspaper clippings, tickets, and menus. It also includes a list of all 40 combat missions that were completed noting the date, location ad length of time it took. Also a part of Oahu, Hawaii and the Mariana Islands. The second part of this scrapbook is GLC09620.351.

GLC09620.350

1944-1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Scrapbook

Title: U.S. Air Corp Service Memories [Part Two]

Robert L. Stone's second scrapbook from World War II. It contains 49 snapshots from camp and fellow soldiers. Also a part of Oahu, Hawaii and the Mariana Islands. The first scrapbook is GLC09620.350.

GLC09620.351

circa 1943-1946

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document

Title: [Membership Card]

An Agana Air Base Officer's Club card noting that Robert L. Stone is a member.

GLC09620.202

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues."

One booklet entitled, "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues," dated 1977. Includes Milk's stance on matters related to zoning, infrastructure, transportation, elections and community involvement. Main slogans printed throughout the document consists of "Where were the other candidates when you needed them?" Last page advocates for voting for a gay candidate, "The election of a gay person will mean the last, most durable barrier of prejudice is broken. Young people of all minorities will see clearly that the system does work..."

GLC09871.05

14 October 1957

Baltimore Urban League

Pamphlet

Title: Minority Occupancy and Housing Values

One pamphlet dated October 14, 1957 entitled, "Minority Occupancy and Housing Values," printed by the Baltimore Urban League. Raises issues of housing in non-white neighborhoods; costs of houses rising while analyzing the change of occupancy by race; the socio-economic status of black families living in Baltimore; costs for maintenance and property improvement; family attitudes; housing conditions for black families after moving into areas white families have left; and a case study of families moving to houses located on Longwood Street in Baltimore.

GLC09640.012

1863

Pittsburgh Subsistence Committee, fl. 1863

Pamphlet

Title: The Soldier's Return.

Miniature pamphlet containing poem "The Nine Months Man." Published: Johnstons Print.

GLC02739.093

29 April 1788

Newspaper

Title: The Pennsylvania Mercury and Universal Advertiser

Letter from "A Free Negro" printed in the Pennsylvania Mercury and Universal Advertiser. "I am one of that unfortunate race of men who are distinguished from the rest of the human species by black skin and woolly hair, disadvantages of very little moment in themselves, but which prove to us a source of the greatest misery, because there are men who will not be persuaded, that it is impossible for a human soul to be lodged within a sable body..." Issue also includes one of John Dickinson's "Letters of Fabius" supporting the Federal Constitution.

GLC09151

1763-1783

Newspaper

Title: [Newspaper clippings related to Jonathan Trumbull, Governor of Connecticut 1769-1784]

Includes three clippings containing biographical information. One clipping states "Sec. and Aid to Washington, Speaker Ho. of Reps., Senator, Gov. of Conn., called by Washington 'Brother Jonathan.' " Other clippings each measure 1.2 x 9.5 cm.

GLC02511.02

1864

Print

Title: Soldier's Dream of Peace

Civil War print of a soldier sleeping with a image of his dream above him. A poem is written below the print describing the dream. Labeled as a "presentation plate to the patrons of the Philadelphia Enquirer, 1865."

GLC08442.12

January 24, 1865

Maitland, Ann, 1813-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Expresses deep sorrow that one year ago "Your Dear Father lay suffering 'nigh onto death." Complains that due to all the parties and suppers this season she is often left home alone, but adds that "Grier says he is going to do better and stay at home more." Asks him not to tell Grier what she has written. Reports they are having the coldest winter in twenty years. States the Baptist meetings are still going on and prospering. Says that ten to twelve Methodists go by sleigh to a meeting almost every night. Grier continues the letter on 28 January 1865. Reports on a party he attended and lists…

GLC03523.10.156

19 July 1808

Minor, John, fl. 1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Manumission of Phoebe Miller]

One document emancipating Phoebe Miller in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse as court clerk.

GLC03434.70

19 July 1808

Minor, John, fl. 1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Manumission of Reeves Murray]

One document emancipating Reeves Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse as court clerk.

GLC03434.72

19 July 1808

Minor, John, fl. 1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Manumission of Maria Muse]

One document emancipating Maria Muse in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse as court clerk.

GLC03434.73

1917-1920

Southern, Neta Snook, 1896-1991

Diary

Title: Diary of Neta Snook [Southern]

The bulk of the diary documents Snook's experiences as a pilot between 1917 and 1920 when she was a student at the Davenport and Curtiss Schools of Aviation. Includes various formulas and notations on engineering and aerodynamics. In addition, there are recipes, a class schedule, and poems included in the diary.

GLC07243.002

1859 circa

Manuscript document

Title: [Poem, with a drawing of an officer]

A poem accompanied by a drawing of an officer sitting in a chair and reading. The poem reads "You are bewildered, and you want a guide, To one refer your choice and you shall find, The light break open to your darkened mind; For I will seek a lady good and kind, Patient, gentle, meek and most refined." Likely written for James B. McPherson.

GLC03746.03.10

26 March 1783

Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: [Document authorizing the distribution of confiscated slaves from Tory plantations to veterans of the Revolution]

"Ordered that the Commissioners, of the Confiscated and Annexed Estates, furnish Mr. Henry Ellison with such Numbers of Negroes, as he is Entitled to Receive, by Virtue of his Certificates in Col. Jackson's Corps, agreeable to the Laws of this State & that this Order do issue in Favour of Mr. Ellison..." Docketed "An order for negros to H. Allison."

GLC09104