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19 November 1853

Raymond, M., fl. 1853

Autograph note signed

Title: [Recommendation of Emma Bullard for a teaching position]

One note written by M. Raymond November 19, 1853. The note recommends Emma Bullard for a teaching position.

GLC03857.77

August 9, 1855

Unknown

Autograph letter

Title: to Mother and Sister

One unsigned letter addressed to mother and sister dated August 9, 1855.

GLC03857.78

7 September 1855

Autograph letter

Title: to Mother

One unsigned letter addressed to mother dated September 7, 1855

GLC03857.79

19 October 1860

Cathie, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nelly

One letter form Cathie to Nelly dated October 19, 1860

GLC03857.80

2 August 1860

Bullard, Frank fl. 1855-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sisters

One letter from Franklin Bullard to mother and sister dated August 2, 1860.

GLC03857.81

30 April 1860

Davis, Edwin, fl. 1860

Autograph note signed

Title: [Note recommending Emma Bullard for a teaching position]

One note written by Edwin Davis April 30, 1860. The note recommends Emma Bullard for a teaching position.

GLC03857.88

26 May 1864

Autograph note signed

Title: [Note approving Emma Bullard for a teaching position]

One note written by the School Committee of Princeton dated May 26, 1864. The note approves Emma Bullard for a teaching position.

GLC03857.89

29 April 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Note approving Emma Bullard for a teaching position]

One note written by the School Committee of Princeton dated April 29, 1865. The note approves Emma Bullard for a teaching position.

GLC03857.90

9 April 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 9, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions women taking over clerical jobs as more men are deployed.

GLC09662.222

1914-1962

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition to the presidnet's images there are images of Eleanor Roosevelt at a events following Roosevelt's death. Included are events such as James D. Roosevelt's attempt to run as governor and marriage of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. Noted figures in this collection include members of Roosevelt's cabinet, such as Frances Perkins, the first woman part of a…

GLC09957

7 October ca. 1860-1865