10 July 1862

Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir (George Ladd)

She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.

GLC03057.06

1859

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1859 Diary

Faithfully records the weather each and every day. On May 31st, someone named John steals $150 from another man. June 8th, Thompson's sister got married. Went to a democratic meeting in October and nominated a clerk. November 11th, attended a large funeral for the Hon. R.P. Thompson.

GLC03131.16.01

01 May 1906

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Photograph

Title: The terrible kids (scene 9)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.01

24 July 1908

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Photograph

Title: A dumb hero (scene 5)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.02

06 May 1908

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Photograph

Title: Bridal couple dodging camera (scene 5)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.03

24 September 1907

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Photograph

Title: A race for millions (scene 4)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.04

10 April 1908

Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

Photograph

Title: Tale the Autumn leave told (scene 5)

With Library of Congress copyright stamp on verso, noting date received and copyright number assigned.

GLC07616.09.05

1952-1963

Header Record

Title: [Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

13 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Wednesday, November 13, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Needs address to send mail to him directly which Major Richardson has not given her yet. Describes watching his plane take off and wishing that it had been cancelled, feeling listless and wandering aimlessly around the house on Monday, doing laundry and running errands in New Brounfels on Tuesday. Goes over a mistake made at "Ol' Zipps" [the dry cleaners] who blames it on a new secretary that Kay has not seen.

GLC09609.01

14 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated November 14, 1957 from Kay Pemberton. Details her restless evenings, drinking several cups of coffee, cleaning, taking her clothes to the cleaners. She writes about machinery maintenance that cost $150, other daily errands, and socializing wtih friends while he is off at the Air Force.

GLC09609.02

16-21 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

Two letters from Kay Pemberton dated November 16 and 21, 1957 to her husband John M. Pemberton. One ten-paged letter dated Monday, November 16, 1957 regarding a postcard received that reminded her of their trip to Hong Kong, men who came by the house to install plugs and a dryer which upset her because of the mess they made the day after her maid cleaned the house. Also mentioned in the letter is her interaction with neighbors, a phone call with Major Richardson notifying her where she can pick up her mail, and updates about their pet, Ching-ching. One letter dated Thursday, 21st, 1957,…

GLC09609.03

17 November 1957

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Kadena, November 17, 1957 addressed to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details chores to be completed on the base which consisted of cleaning and surveillance. Gives rundown of a 15-hour schedule leading up to a 10 1/2 hour flight. Pemberton relays that the work hours were similar to those he was accustomed to during the Korean War.

GLC09609.04

18 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Monday, November 18, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her day as wandering "aimlessly." Notes that the price of a flight with American Airlines costs $112.31, her concern for their dog, Ching-ching, "she wouldn't eat a thing -- didn't play, scratch, cry or do anything but crawl under the freezer" ; receiving a call from Major Richardson regarding Pemberton's station and duties that were coming up.

GLC09609.05

19 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat from Jaske's, drinking and staying up late, deciding whether to send for something for Putty and her father in Hong Kong or to put that money towards a Christmas present. Promises to not "drink more than a bottle a day" if he were to call soon.

GLC09609.06

20 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Okinawa, November 20, 1957, addressed to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Writes about typhoon "Lola" missing them, a storm that carried winds travelling up to 225 mph, encountering Colonel Timmons, an old acquaintance from Hong Kong; hanging out with his friend Jerry Marlowe for five days, stopping by the Post Exchange and lists what is available for purchase. Includes a drawing of an envelope with an address to get ahold of him directly.

GLC09609.07

21 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat from Jaske's, drinking and staying up late, deciding whether to send for something for Putty and her father in Hong Kong or to put that money towards a Christmas present. Promises to not "drink more than a bottle a day" if he were to call soon.

GLC09609.08

23 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 23, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Thanking him for three phone calls she received from him which contributed to her joyful mood. Notifies him that he will likely be stationed out longer due to a cargo shift. Relays that she only saw a small article related to the typhoon "Lola" in the Phillippines which would be heading to Guam soon. Asks him to purchase five Japanese lamps as Christmas presents for friends and family.

GLC09609.09

23 November 1957

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Okinawa, November 23, 1957, to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Describes a theft that took place in his room on a night he and his roommates were out drinking. Also mentions people shopping at the postal exchange before Christmas.

GLC09609.10

24 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Sunday, November 24, 1957, from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her social life and personal time at home. Expresses excitement that he would be home in eleven days. Details how she spends her days watching movies on the television, her weight loss, babysitting and the weather.

GLC09609.11

30 November 1957

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Sunday, November 30, 1957, to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details base responsibilities; taking down the temporary sites and moving it for long amounts of time. Expresses excitement regarding returning home. Included with letter is an enhanced photo of a topless woman with a third breast and caption, "Man Wanted With Three Hands!!"

GLC09609.12

January 20, 1944

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 20, 1944. June apologizes for not writing sooner she was visiting Earnie in Newport News VIrginia. She had a great time visiting. On the way there a marine took care of her bag took her to dinner and showed her around Washington D.C. on the way back a Master Sergeant kept her company. She is glad to hear Leonard hopes to be home around March 11th and reminds him to visit her. She also updates Leonard on friends from home; Paul Brown is visiting home and expects to be sent "across." Donnie Alsedeck is home, Fuzz (Robert…

GLC09611.229

16 November 1908

Printed document signed

Title: In Memoriam

One document printed in memoriam of Chara Conant Wait. Item is printed by the Grand Memorial Hall Association. Details her date of birth, marriage, and societal contributions. Dated approximately November 16, 1908.

GLC08284.004

1953

Journal of Negro Education

Book

Title: The Journal of Negro Education [Volume XXII, No. 3 (Summer 1953)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education entitled, "The Relative Status of the Negro Population in the United States" dated Summer 1953. Articles of this issue pertain to the African American population in the United States with analysis on mortality and marriage; their economic status, housing and education. An essay by Lewis W. Jones is related to black farmers.

GLC09640.099

23 April 1811

Smith, Philander, 1764-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Writes to his brother in Massachusetts and sympathizes with his maladies. Informs that the family is all well but complains about the restrictions on commerce which if continued, threaten to hurt business in the Mississippi territory. The embargo has caused the price of cotton to go down for three straight years. Criticizes the administration and laments that many still support it despite its policies. " . . . it is a melancholy fact that four fifths of mankind are incapable of thinking for themselves and therefore become the instruments of the designing demagogue." Fears a war with…

GLC04601.06

August 7, 1858

Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Archer

Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love with Miss Tyler: "...[she] is married so you have lost your chance there." Also, writes that she knows he is "...surrounded by temptations [prostitution?] & I pray God you may have strength given you to resist them manfully."

GLC01896.024