1943

Gurganus, George, fl. 1943

Postcard

Title: Ten Reasons Why the Church of Christ Is Worth Investigating

One postcard detailing reasons why to join the Church of Christ.

GLC09954.158.04

11 August 1943

Smith, Henry W., fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Henry W. Smith dated August 11, 1943. Pertains to their campaign efforts for donations for their preachers.

GLC09954.159

20 August 1943

Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

Autograph letter

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated August 20, 1943. Pertains to life at their family home. States that the house feels empty with most of the siblings off at war.

GLC09954.167

22 August 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated August 22, 1943. Inquires about Eris's making an acquiantance with new military officers that Brinson knows. Also mentions Bible scriptures.

GLC09954.168

27 September 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated September 27, 1943. Mentions having a cold, response to Eris finishing manouever training, and the weather.

GLC09954.183

27 September 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Object

Title: [Razor included in letter from Brinson Alderman]

One razor included with letter sent from Brinson Alderman to Eris Benson.

GLC09954.183.01

27 September 1943

Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated September 27, 1943. Pertains to weather, updates on family members, and finances.

GLC09954.184

circa 1944

Newspaper clipping

Title: Father Divine Has Rival

One article entitled, "Father Divine Has Rival." Related to the African American bishop C.M. Grace who was reported to become more popular than Father Divine. Article refers to the United House of Prayer for All People as a cult.

GLC09954.220

October 1943

Grey, Ernest, fl. 1943

Newsletter

Title: Beth-El Bulletin [Vol. 1, No. 1 (October 1943)]

One copy of the Beth-El Bulletin dated October 1943. Contains updates for the congregation and times for temple services.

GLC09993.147.02

20 June 1943

Alderman, W.B., fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed Eris B. Benson from W.B. Alderman dated May 31, 1943. Reflects on Benson's military service and "God's will" during the war. Remarks on Benson's description of the men he is serving with.

GLC09954.120

27 January 1879

Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Milton Ross

One letter from John Brown Jr. to Alexander Milton Ross dated January 27 1879. Discussing a lecture on spiritualists and his brother's escape from Harper's Ferry.

GLC03007.56.06

27 December 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Milton Ross

One unsigned letter to Alexander Milton Ross dated December 27, 1878. Discussing a picture of his brother Owen and an edition of Atlantic Monthly, which details Owen's escape from Harper's Ferry. Also discusses his own health and the lecture on spiritualism and asks him to visit. Also expresses an interest in the history of humanity. The letter is possibly from John Brown Jr.

GLC03007.56.10

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of people of Japanese descent at a temple]

One undated photograph of a people of Japanese descent at a temple. Two people in ceremonial garb are praying.

GLC09860.111

1946

Griffith, Ernest S., fl. 1946

Pamphlet

Title: Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union

One pamphlet entitled Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union published 1946. Includes fifteen chapters broken into two parts. Part one is entitled Economic, and part two is entitled Political and Social. The pamphlet is marked as 79th Congress 2nd Session, House document no. 754. Additionally there is a government printing office number included on the bottom of the cover that number is 593267-O.

GLC09897.01

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a temple]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a temple. Visitors are pictured outside.

GLC09860.277

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Buddhist temple]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the facade of a Buddhist temple. (similar to GLC09860.295)

GLC09860.290

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Buddhist temple]

One undated black-and-white photograph of the facade of a Buddhist temple. (similar to GLC09860.290)

GLC09860.295

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Japanese-American family in front of a temple]

One undated black-and-white photograph a Japanese-American family pictured in front of a temple.

GLC09860.323

5 June 1938

unknown, fl. 1938

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Japanese-Americans walking in a procession]

One black-and-white photograph dated June 5, 1938. Image is of Japanese-Americans in a procession. Pictured at the front is a man wearing ceremonial clothing.

GLC09860.334

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a front entrance of a temple]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an entrance of a temple.

GLC09860.579

12 January 1877

Pauler, E.E., fl. 1877

Document

Title: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Representatives Certificate

GLC03131.15.037

9 March 1885

Rounds, B.F., fl. 1885

Document

Title: Announcement of Hiram C. Wells as District Deputy Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows

GLC03131.15.038

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a shrine offering]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a shrine offering. Image is of a family portrait with flowers and dolls.

GLC09860.363

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Buddhist temple]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Buddhist temple.

GLC09860.373

9 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Demonstrator Downed

One telephoto entitled, "Demonstrator Downed" dated April 9, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of two Episcopilean priest; Reverend Edward L. Warner (on the ground) and Reverend David Fly (on the right). They are being apprehended by police who wearing tear gas masks. They are surrounded by tear gas.

GLC09740.061