circa 1865

Engraving

Title: [Russian Cross]

One engraving of a Russian Cross dated circa 1865. Depicts a cross with Christian imagery. At the bottom of the image is a caption that reads "Russian Cross, Taken From A House In The Rear Of the Redan Sebastopola."

GLC08878.1956

1836

Lackington, Allen & Co.

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Matthew Parker Archbishop of Canterbury

One engraving of Matthew Parker Archbishop of Canterbury dated 1836. Half portrait of Parker.

GLC08878.1969

1836

Harding & Lepard

Engraving

Title: Engraving of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury

One engraving of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury dated 1836. Half portrait of Abbot.

GLC08878.1491

1836

Harding & Lepard

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Francis Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester

One engraving of Francis Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester dated 1836. Half portrait of Atterbury.

GLC08878.1534

1836

Cochran, J., fl. 1836

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Cardinal Reginald Pole

One engraving of Cardinal Reginald Pole dated 1836. Half portrait of Pole.

GLC08878.1539

1836

Kneller, Godfrey, 1646-1723

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury

One engraving of Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury dated 1836. Half portrait of Burnet based on a painting by Godfrey Kneller.

GLC08878.1541

circa 1939-1945

Southern, Paul, fl. 1939-1945

Pamphlet

Title: The Divine Creed

One copy of "The Divine Creed" written by Paul Southern.

GLC09954.007

6 February 1939

Bertha, fl. 1939-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from James Mervin Benson dated February 6, 1939. Relays updates of weather, work and invitation received to visit Alabama (seen on reverse side of letter). Reverse side contains a typewritten letter dated January 30, 1939 inviting James to attend a seminary in Selma, Alabama.

GLC09954.010

circa 1943

Printed document

Title: [Excerpted pages from prayer book]

Two pages of prayer excerpted from a book.

GLC09953.051

10 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 10, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions local Filipinos and responds to news of the farm crops.

GLC09954.308

13 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 13, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and bible study.

GLC09954.309

19 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 19, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions himself and another man who are both growing tomato plants.

GLC09954.310

16 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 16, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, the weather and news from home received.

GLC09954.311

22 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 22, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and bible discussion.

GLC09954.312

30 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 30, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and sharing religious pamphlets with the local Filipino women.

GLC09954.313

15 August 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 15, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions the Potsdam declaration and everyone' reaction to the end of the war. Notes that he and other men have been singing spiritual songs.

GLC09954.314

29 June 1943

Firm Foundation

Pamphlet

Title: Firm Foundation [Vol. 60, No. 26 (June 29, 1943)]

One issue of the Firm Foundation dated June 9, 1943. Pertains to religious writings of the Bible and related to Christian faith. Addressed to Eris Benson from his father.

GLC09954.133

11 July 1943

Gurganus, George, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: Syracuse Christian [Vol 2, No. 9 (July 11, 1943)]

One issue of the Syracuse Christian dated July 11, 1943. Provides updates of congregation members. Published by Kennedy Street Church of Christ.

GLC09954.135

1943

Gurganus, George, fl. 1943

Typed document signed

Title: Report from Syracuse

One typed report pertaining to attendance and new membership at the Kennedy Street Church of Christ.

GLC09954.136

12 July 1943

Gurganus, George, fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from George Gurganus dated July 12, 1943. Thanks him for his recent donation to the church.

GLC09954.137

11 July 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated July 11, 1943. Pertains to their friendship and their faith.

GLC09954.138

circa 1943

Autograph document

Title: [Scrap notes of biblical passages]

One sheet of notes listing eight biblical passages.

GLC09954.142

12 July 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter

Title: to Whom It May Concern

One letter addressed to H.L. Benson from Eris Benson objecting to being trained to fight in combat rather than working through pacifist positions. Claims that it would be against his faith to kill. Envelope is addressed to H.L. Benson but letter is written to "Whom It May Concern."

GLC09954.143

17 July 1943

Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

Autograph letter

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated July 17, 1943. Pertains to crops on the farm. States that he has a "good thing going with the army." Item is likely a response to GLC09954.143.

GLC09954.149

17 July 1943

Oler, Gayle, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: Just a Moment [Vol. 5, No. 39 (July 17, 1943)]

One copy of "Just a Moment" dated July 17, 1943. Publication contains news about the Church of Christ.

GLC09954.151