circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: The Ever Welcome Sanitary Commission [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "1199. The Ever Welcome Sanitary Commission. In the history of all the world, there can be found no record of so grand and noble an organization, as the United States Sanitary Commission. It had its branches in nearly every town and village during the war. It sent its members (noble women and men) to every battlefield; it saved thousands of lives; it relieved untold misery and suffering. No old soldier can look at this picture without having awakened in him bright memories of the grand old Sanitary Commission, blessed of God and man."

GLC05111.01.0861

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: US Sanitary Commission in Washington D.C. [1865 ca.]

A view from across a wide dirt street at the United States Sanitary Commission, with twenty-five men standing in uniform in front of the building. Inscription on verso: "U.S. Sanitary Commission Wash." Numeric Notation on verso: "189."

GLC05111.01.0707

30 November 1989

Bumpus, Troy A., fl. 1989

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter in which Bumpus describes his beliefs in two judgments (the white throne of judgment and the judgment of Jesus Christ) and the anti-Christ. He also describes his father's survival after a heart transplant and the remission of his own case of Chron's disease as miracles. Also contains a short biography on a copy of Missionaries of Charity letterhead and asks that the donation go to Mother Theresa. Bumpus was said to be the youngest politician ever in the United States.

GLC05508.278

13 December 1987

Cummings, Robert, fl. 1987

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Cummings writes that one can accomplish anything by acting with all their heart. This can be achieved by focusing on God rather than the seeming impossibility of the task at hand. One just has to believe they are loved and protected by God, and they can accomplish anything. Cummings has followed this philosophy. He asks that the $200 donation be made to the Actor's Fund of America.

GLC05508.281

February 27, 1987

Day, Doris, 1924-2019

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Although at first reluctant to include her religious views in the Woodland Historical Document Collection, Day writes: "My religion is what I feel inside, and my own personal contact with my maker. I talk to God, but don't feel that I have to go to church to do that. I always try to live the Golden Rule, and that, to me, is religion." She asks Kohl's donation be given to the Doris Day Pet Foundation.

GLC05508.282

6 May 1989

Goulet, Robert, 1933-2007

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Goulet mentions being brought up Roman Catholic. He talks to Jesus often and does not fear death because he is anticipating eternal existence. He is no longer a practicing Catholic, but a good Christian and follower of Christ. He asks Kohl's donation be sent to the homeless.

GLC05508.285

2 December 1988

Neal, Patricia, 1926-?

Typed document signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Neal includes an excerpt from her 1988 autobiography, "As I am," written at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, a Benedictine monastery, where she made "sense of all the tragedies in her life" and renewed her faith in God. The excerpt discusses God's roll in her recovery from a stroke. An accompanying card requests Kohl's donation be given to the Abbey of Regina Laudis.

GLC05508.288

7 April 1770

Ward, Artemas, 1727-1800

Document signed

Title: to The Province of Massachusetts Bay

Signed by Massachusetts commissioner Brattle and countersigned by Artemas Ward (four times), Samuel Crosby, and Edward Flindt as Selectmen of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Provides list of expenses for the poor transient William Quirk, including room and board and "sundry articles." From docket the cost appears to be slighty over 15 pounds. Brattle says "I apprehend the charges reasonable." Note provided by the selectman says Quirk was from Newfoundland and arrived in their town under "Indigent Circumustances." Brattle became a Loyalist general during the Revolution, while Ward led the…

GLC05535

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.

GLC05508.165.01

18 December 1882

Alger, Horatio, 1832-1899

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [Rich is the life which seeks a noble end].

A poem about helping others. The selfless person "wins Heaven's approval, gains true success."

GLC05508.018

4 August 1984

Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016

Autograph note signed

Title: [Service to others...]

Ali writes, "Service to others is the rent we pay for a room in HEAVEN." Quotation written "To Bobby," signed with a smiley face. Ali has also signed his portrait printed in the accompanying program (GLC05508.019.02).

GLC05508.019.01

circa 1970

Bolinger, Truman, fl. 1970

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: to Mrs. Howard

Bolinger, a sculptor, argues that people on welfare do not appreciate what they receive because they have not exchanged anything for it. He then offers his own interpretation of the phrase (from the Sermon on the Mount) "Ask and ye shall receive...," arguing that it properly applies to seeking Truth. Bolinger also writes that society needs a "workable moral code." Brown felt tip pen, with a printed "watermark" of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco.

GLC05508.042

circa 1920

Booth, Evangeline, fl. 1920

Typed document signed

Title: [There is abundant evidence...]

Commander of the Salvation Army Booth argues that "class consciousness" is giving way to "service consciousness." She comments on the Church's strengthening appeal and its readiness for service. The speech began a fund-raising effort within the church for a million dollars.

GLC05508.044

circa April 3, 1887

Booth, Maud Ballington, 1865-1948

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Harrison

Booth thanks Harrison for her donation to the Salvation Army.

GLC05508.045

circa 1843

Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Excerpt from Thomas Carlyle's 'Past and Present'].

From chapter 8 "Unworking Aristocracy," on p. 172-74 of Carlyle's 1843 book, "Past and Present." A note on the top identifies the content: "A scrap of T. Carlyle's manuscript of 'Past and Present.' RW. Emerson," although, it is probably not in Emerson's hand. The manuscript attacks the aristocracy for doing nothing in the face of others' suffering.

GLC05508.060

April 1842

Caroline, Amelia, fl. 1842

Autograph quotation signed

Title: to Mrs. Fry

Writing as the Queen of Denmark, Caroline quotes Proverbs 19:17: "He that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord, and that which he hath given will He pay him again."

GLC05508.061

10 December 1962

Cushing, Richard Cardinal, 1895-1970

Typed letter signed

Title: to Leonard V. Fulton

Written to a father who inquires about what to say to his son when he asks about peace and war. Cardinal Cushing offers a lengthy commentary, discussing the failure of many "Christians" to grasp the true meaning of charity and a refusal to live up to the Christian code, the frenzied mindset of war, the efforts of the Church to cultivate peace, and the great threat communism poses to religion and future peace. Cardinal Cushing suggests prayer and fasting as concrete ways individuals can contribute to peace, and considers confidence in God the primary answer to the world's problems.

GLC05508.080

30 November 1767

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph document signed

Title: [Legal document to the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace at Charlestown in Middlesex County, Massachusetts]

Countersigned by "Jon. Sewall." Legal document created by Adams in defense of the town of Stoneham, Massachusetts. The town of Framingham, Massachusetts had removed James and Rebekah Holden and their daughter Naomi as poor residents who could not support themselves and sent them back to Stoneham, where the officials of Framingham said they were from. Adams says the Holden family was not from Stoneham and that the town should not have to take them in as a charity case. Sewall's note on verso says that Selectmen of Framingham state Stoneham is the home of the Holden family.

GLC05609

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Office of Sanitary Commission, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The image shows a three story brick buliding. Many people are clustered outside the entrance and many boxes are stacked along its side. Inscription on verso: "Gettysburg Office of Sanitary Commission." Additional inscription on verso: "Ordway Gardner Coll" "not this" "1st day." Numeric notations on verso: "238" and "VII."

GLC05111.01.1125

circa 1861-1865

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Soldiers in front of US Sanitary Department office

The image shows a group of soldiers standing in front of the US Sanitary Department office on an otherwise empty street. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "X" and "739."

GLC05111.01.1041

1890's ca.

Photograph

Title: Cemetery Hill with stone wall charged by the Louisiana Tigers [Gettysburg]

Inscribed on verso. "Charged by the Louisiana Tigers." Group of visitors to the battlefield with three men wearing medals. "Sold for the benefit of the Soldier's Memorial Church to be erected on this battlefield, in which any soldier may have a stone 12x24 inches, inscribed with 40 letters, for $10, and 20 cents extra for each letter."

GLC05137.037

October 30, 1865

Photograph

Title: View of fair for Union Volunteers and Sailors

Image shows a large crowd gathered for a fair in front of a "Union Volunteer Hospital" and a "Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon." The crowd includes soldiers, a band, people standing on the Hospital balcony, and a small group of people standing at a cannon. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Fair for Vols & Sailors' Home Academy of Music Oct. 30th 1865." Photographers stamp on verso "R. Newell, 724 Arch St. Philad'a. AUG 1865."

GLC05111.02.1338

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Citizens Volunteer Hospital

Image shows the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, with approximately 22 people standing on sidewalk in front of the Hospital. Imprint on recto "F. Gutekunst, Photog'r." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Citizens Vol. Hospital Phila. PA." "3.50." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst. 704 & 706 Arch St. Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.1339

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Union refreshment saloon [in paper case]

Image shows busy street corner with large crowd gathered at Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon in Philadelphia. Imprint on flap of case "With the Compliments of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee. See back of Photograph." Ink inscription on case "1025,000 Meals furnished also quarters for over 50,000 souls. Sam B. Fales" "Saloon as it appeared in 1864 & 1865" "Edwd to Rinsley with the kind regards & best wishes of Sam B. Fales compy secy & genl Financial agent. UVR Saloon--" Imprint on recto "H.C.Phillips, Photographer." Imprint on verso: "Union Volunteer Refreshment…

GLC05111.02.0982

1865/09/23

Wenderoth, Taylor & Brown (Philadelphia, Penn.), fl. 1860-1869

Photograph

Title: Three young soldiers' orphans, Alice, Frank & Frederick, vignette group portrait

Imprint on recto "Frank, Frederick, Alice." Graphite inscription on verso "B" "W.H.P." Photographers imprint on verso: "The Children of the Battle Field' This is a copy of the Ferrotype found in the hands of Sergeant Humiston of the 154th N.Y. Volunteers as he lay dead on the Battle Field of Gettysburg. The copies are sold in furtherance of the National Sabbath School effort to found in Pennsylvania an Asylum for dependent Orphans of Soldiers; in memorial of our Perpetuated Union. This Picture is private property and cannot be copied without wronging the Soldiers' Orphans for whom it is…

GLC05111.02.1027