February 18, 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Authority to affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon of William J. Porter.]

GLC08159

1929

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters to Margaret Frances Lobik][Decimalized .001-.128]

A collection of 147 items, mostly letters, to Margaret Frances Lobik, primarily correspondence from friends she made while being treated for tuberculosis at a sanatorium. This collection also contains a deck of cards, a necklace, 10 photos, 8 postcards and 2 pamphlets.

GLC09579

February 27, 1848

Van, Al, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written by A. L. Van Esquire to his cousin Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire describing his experience at law school and the companions he has made while there. Van also makes reference to Franklin's attendance at another law school. Van concludes his letter by mentioning a foot injury. The top and bottom right corners of the third page of this letter are missing with slight text loss.

GLC06253.02

1999

Motley, Constance Baker, 1921-2005

Book signed

Title: Equal Justice Under Law

One copy of Equal Justice Under Law by Constance Baker Motley published in 1999. This copy is signed by the author to a Gail Frazier. The book is separated into twelve chapters with an appendix, notes, acknowledgements, and index to follow. The chapters are entitled; New Haven 1921-41, College and Law School, 1941-46, The Prelude to Brown, Plessy v. Ferguson: Our Nineteenth-Century Legacy, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas: Our Twentieth-Century Legacy, Massive Resistance and the Immediate Post-Brown Era, Desegregation and the Rise of the Federal Judiciary, The End of an Era and…

GLC09925.01

1999

Motley, Constance Baker, 1921-2005

Book

Title: Equal Justice Under Law

One copy of Equal Justice Under Law by Constance Baker Motley published in 1999. The book is separated into twelve chapters with an appendix, notes, acknowledgements, and index to follow. The chapters are entitled; New Haven 1921-41, College and Law School, 1941-46, The Prelude to Brown, Plessy v. Ferguson: Our Nineteenth-Century Legacy, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas: Our Twentieth-Century Legacy, Massive Resistance and the Immediate Post-Brown Era, Desegregation and the Rise of the Federal Judiciary, The End of an Era and the Beginning of Another, James Meredith and the…

GLC09925.02

1956

United States Government Printing Office

Pamphlet

Title: Investigation of Communist Activities in the St. Louis, Mo., Area - Part 2

One pamphlet entitled Investigation of Communist Activities in the St. Louis, Mo., Area - Part 2 published 1956. It details a hearing before the Committee on Un-American Activities House of Representatives Eighty-Fourth Congress Second Session, June 5, 1956. The document provides testimony of nineteen people questioned by the Committee from June 2, 1956 to June 5, 1956.

GLC09897.02

1956

United States Government Printing Office

Pamphlet

Title: Investigation of Communist Activities in the St. Louis, Mo., Area - Part 3

One pamphlet entitled Investigation of Communist Activities in the St. Louis, Mo., Area - Part 3 published 1956. It details a hearing before the Committee on Un-American Activities House of Representatives Eighty-Fourth Congress Second Session, June 6, 1956. The document provides testimony of nineteen people questioned by the Committee from June 6, 1956 to June 8, 1956.

GLC09897.03

1956

United States Government Printing Office

Pamphlet

Title: Investigation of Communist Activities in the St. Louis, Mo., Area - Part 4

One pamphlet entitled Investigation of Communist Activities in the St. Louis, Mo., Area - Part 4 published 1956. It details a hearing before the Committee on Un-American Activities House of Representatives Eighty-Fourth Congress Second Session, June 8, 1956. The document provides testimony of thirteen people questioned by the Committee on June 8 1956. Also includes an index for this and the previous volumes.

GLC09897.04

1940-1958

Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992

Header Record

Title: Government papers from the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard, father of Margaret Stearns [Decimalized .01-.75]

Collection of papers concerning the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard. This collection consists of 147 items. The main topics included in the collection are; the surrender of Japan and legal concerns of this surrender, Dever Spencer Byard's insurance and duty in the Navy reserves post war. Many of the documents were gathered and stapled together as documentation for either insurance documentation or reserve service documentation.

GLC09930

20 October 1946

Chicago Sun-Times (Chicago, IL)

Newspaper

Title: The Chicago Sun [page 24-25,(October 20, 1946)]

One page of The Chicago Sun dated October 20, 1946. Features an editorial by Paul Lobik entitled Two in Ever Garage. It regards price control and housing legislation, and he suggest the republicans change their slogan to "Vote G.O.P.- and have no chicken in any pot, and two families in every garage." Also contains editorials regarding a further draft to the Army, and China. There is also an article regarding Jewish people abroad looking for relatives that may be in Chicago. This article provides a list of name and asks that if any of these people are known to call the contact number provided.

GLC09579.088

circa 1830

Harding, Chester, 1792-1866

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Bushrod Washington

One engraving of Bushrod Washington dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of Washington. Based on a painting by Chester Harding.

GLC08878.0752

circa 1830

Longacre, fl. 1930

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Bushrod Washington

One engraving of Bushrod Washington dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of Washington. Based on a print by Longacre.

GLC08878.0753

circa 1830

Harding, Chester, 1792-1866

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Bushrod Washington

One engraving of Bushrod Washington dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of Washington. Based on a painting by Chester Harding.

GLC08878.0754

9 December 1945

Typed document

Title: [Check sheet]

One document entitled Check Sheet dated December 9, 1945. Concerning the "Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession."

GLC09930.18.01.01

29 November 1945

Typed document

Title: [Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects]

One document concerning a "Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects" dated November 29, 1945.

GLC09930.18.01.02

4 December 1945

Typed document

Title: [Forwarding Sheet for Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects]

One document forwarding the "Study of the Problem of Protecting Cultural and Religious Objects" dated December 4, 1945.

GLC09930.18.01.03

29 November 1945

MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964

Typed document

Title: [Occupation Instructions]

One document entitled Occupation Instructions dated November 29, 1945. Outlines instructions concerning the recovery of cultural and religious objects which are found in the area of occupation.

GLC09930.18.01.04

9 December 1945

Typed document

Title: Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession

One document entitled Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession dated December 9, 1945. Concerning the "Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession."(Contains the same text as GLC09930.18.01 in a different format) There are a few notes in pencil in the right margin.

GLC09930.18.02.01

9 December 1945

Typed document

Title: Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession

One document entitled Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession dated December 9, 1945. Concerning the "Study of Disposition of Cultural and Religious Objects about which there is a Questionable Right of Possession." (Same text as GLC09930.18.02.01)

GLC09930.18.02.02

circa December 1945

Typed document

Title: Forms of Delivery And Receipt For Cultural and Religious Property

One document entitled Forms of Delivery And Receipt For Cultural and Religious Property. The form is blank waiting to be filled out.

GLC09930.18.02.03

12 November 1945

Whitmore, Frank C., Jr., fl. 1945

Typed document

Title: Minutes of Conference 10 November 1945

One document entitled Minutes of Conference 10 November 1945 dated November 12, 1945. The conference concerns the return of anthropological material removed by the Japanese from Peiping Union Medical College and how that material is to be returned.

GLC09930.18.02.04

29 March 1948

Lanier, B.B., fl. 1948

Typed letter signed

Title: to All Lawyer Naval Reserve Officers of the Third Naval District

One letter from B.B. Lanier to All Lawyer Naval Reserve Officers of the Third Naval District dated March 29, 1948. Regarding the Volunteer Naval Reserve Law program.

GLC09930.27

1912-1932

Asociacion Fondo de Ahorro y Prestamo de los Empleados del gobierno insular de P

Book

Title: Ley: Para Crear Bancos Federales de Prestamos Sobre Hogares

One bound compilation entitled, "Ley: Para Crear Bancos Federales de Prestamos Sobre Hogares," printed by Asociacion Protectora de Prestamo Sobre Hogares de Puerto Rico dated 1912-1932. Titles of the pamphlets are as follows: 1."Reglamento de la Camara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, 1931." 2."Reglas y Reglamento de la Comision de Servicio Publico." 3."Reglamento para el examen de aspirantes al ejercicio de la abogacia aprobado por el Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico/Programas del Primero, Segundo y Tercer Cursos Aprobados por el Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico." 4. "Law and Regulations…

GLC10057

10 May 1945

Judson, fl. 1945

Autograph letter

Title: to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Judson to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 10, 1945. Mentions V.E. Day celebrations in New York and the knowledge that the war is still ongoing in the Pacific.

GLC09930.05

circa 1946

Typed note

Title: [Transfer to Germany request]

One note requesting the presence of Dever Spencer Byard for duty in Germany.

GLC09930.72