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Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.66

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.67

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.68

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.69

To Hiram C. Wells

Letter from John Western, secretary of the Home Building and Loan Association dated April 4, 1892.

GLC03131.15.70

Contract of Purchase with the Marine City Marble Works

GLC03131.15.71

Receipt of payment

One receipt for a gravestone.

GLC03131.15.72

Births and Deaths of the Wells family

A list of birth and death dates of members of the Wells family. The page has been torn and a portion of the Births section is missing.

GLC03131.15.73

Chicago Safe and Lock Co. instructions for operating combination lock

GLC03131.15.74

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.75

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.76

Check to J.M. Sheppard

One check made out to J.M. Sheppard by Hiram C. Wells dated April 21, 1894, for $3.60.

GLC03131.15.77

Check to Fred Lienakan

One check made out to Fred Lienakan by Hiram C. Wells dated April 21, 1894, for $1.00.

GLC03131.15.78

Check

One check made out to Harry Lienakan by Hiram C. Wells dated April 21, 1894, for $3.60.

GLC03131.15.79

Engraving of Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke

One undated engraving of Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. Standing portrait of Herbert. Based on a painting by Anthony Van dyke

GLC08878.310

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

Pages 20 and 21 of a Newspaper. Page 20 is continuation of the newspaper article that began in document GLC09611.047.01. The article investigates the "Buick program" and the instruction that goes on. John annotated the images with captions. Page 21...

GLC09611.047.03

[Manumission document]

A manumission notice that Barthelemy Campanel plans to emancipate Hanna an enslaved woman of about 60 years of age. The notice states that if anyone has an objection to this manumission they are to file the objection with the Parish Court within 40...

GLC09791.45

Letters to cousin

GLC03135.13.082

George T Stevens to his Sister Frances with the grave news that her husband George Davenport has been killed

Describes her husbands death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

GLC03523.09.02

A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

First a manuscript copy and then typed.

GLC03523.09.59

Leather case and one cent coin

GLC03523.17.21

George M. Eveleth to Ellen

GLC03857.33

Permission passes

GLC03857.68

Enrollment certificate

GLC03857.75

Eben Allison to parents, brother and sister

[Uninventoried]

GLC03523.24.001

Oroonoko advertisement

This item is a mounted broadside advertisement for the play Oroonoko; or the Royal slave at the Theatre Royal. It lists the actors in each part for the February 20, 1818 show. It also notes that after Oroonoko the Forest of Bondy; or the Dog of...

GLC09791.42

to Reverend Mr. Jones

A letter from William Wilberforce to Reverend Mr. Jones. Wilberforce asks Jones to leave the publications he brought with his friend Mr. Pringle as he is travelling about a lot and has too much baggage already. He also mentions that Jones had asked...

GLC09791.47

to William Stodhart

A bill of sale for an unnamed enslaved girl, purchased for 45 pounds

GLC09791.36

to John Young Esquire

Wilberforce sends a quick note to his friend regarding a mutual friend of theirs William Hill. Hill had taken a trip to Bath and in his absence made arrangements for all mail and parcels he received to be kept for him at a shop in the area...

GLC09791.40

to John Young Esquire

This letter from William Wilberforce to John Young concerns a friend of Young's who wishes to visit someone at his home in Africa. Wilberforce cautions that if this unnamed person wants to travel there he must be careful and get as close as possible...

GLC09791.39

to Major General Wool

A letter from Mary Brown Davis to Major General Wool regarding helping "contraband" or escaped enslaved people who have taken refuge in Fort Monroe. Davis outlines her history and where she lived before Chicago. She mentions having been born in...

GLC09791.51

to the Sheriff of Chatham

A printed and autograph document from the State of North Carolina to the Sheriff of Chatham ordering that the sheriff set a sale of 4 enslaved men. The sale is to repay a debt owed to Murdock McKenzie & Co. by William Thompson. The amount to be...

GLC09791.44

Mandate of Payment

A mandate of payment for M. Boutin for the work of the enslaved person Sam. Sam worked on the public chain gang for twenty one days at the rate of twenty five cents a day. The payment from the city to M. Boutin is for "Five Piastres Twenty-Five Cents...

GLC09791.46

At a Public Meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Manufacturers, and Inhabitants of Kendal, held at the Town-Hall, January 23, 1792

GLC09791.37

to unknown

GLC09791.48

to The Earl of Balcarres

GLC09791.38

to Mrs. L.E.A. Sanford

GLC09791.50

to Mrs. Schwartz

One note addressed to Eva Schwartz from A. Kasowsky dated September 21, 1941. Apologizes for the delay in returning her repaired lamp.

GLC09662.080.01

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated September 23, 1941. Wishes them a happy New Year and describes spending it with Nathan, Mrs. Nathan Suther, and their children. Mentions that Mrs. Nathan Suther's sister...

GLC09662.080.02

to Aunt Eva

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Selma dated September 24, 1941. Asking on behalf of her boss's wife if she could connect her with someone who sells a sterling coffee and tea service tray with seven pieces. Written on Yorkville Metal...

GLC09662.080.03

Addison Lee Ewing to his wife and the original letter from Mary

GLC03523.040.01

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated October 19, 1941. Describes the military officers at Headquarters company.

GLC09662.101.01

to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 21, 1941. Describes manouever training and thanks them for a recent money order with stationery paper.

GLC09662.101.02

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated November 11, 1941. Pertains to Armistice Day, attending a dance at the Jewish Center with the Suthers and life on the base. Inquires about family and acquaintances.

GLC09662.117.01

Children Hurt By Truck

One undated newspaper clipping, "Children Hurt By Truck" related to three children in Charleston, North Caroliona who were hit by a truck with loose breaks.

GLC09662.117.02

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 12, 1941. Thanks her for a care package and details a visit to Fayatteville.

GLC09662.118

to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 2, 1944. Responding to updates of mutual acquaintances in Clinton, North Carolina.

GLC09662.559

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated April 3, 1944. Pertains to seeing Dwight D. Eisenhower, a request for cigar and candies, and the weather.

GLC09662.560

to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 3, 1944. Pertains to finding time to write letters to her and reading "The Big Rock Candy Mountain," by Wallace Stevens.

GLC09662.561

to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 4, 1944.

GLC09662.562

to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 9, 1944.

GLC09662.563

to his sister

One letter from Byron Bates to his sister dated September 14, 1863.

GLC03523.41.067.02

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944.

GLC09578.072.01

[Palm Trees]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features two palm trees set against a mountain and the sky.

GLC09578.072.02

[Statue of Kamehameha]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features the statue of Kamehameha in front of the Hawaiian government building.

GLC09578.072.03

[Man Farming]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features a man in a field holding sticks and looking towards the camera.

GLC09578.072.04

[Hawaiian Garden]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features a garden with a lagoon and bridges over the water.

GLC09578.072.05

[Hawaiian landscape]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features a Hawaiian landscape with water and palm trees.

GLC09578.072.06

[Hawaiian landscape]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features a Hawaiian landscape open lawn trees and palm trees.

GLC09578.072.07

[Hawaiian courtyard]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features the courtyard of a building with four potted plants and climbing vines.

GLC09578.072.08

[Hawaiian Building]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features a building in the distance across a lawn surrounded by trees. The building is possibly a church.

GLC09578.072.09

[Hawaiian road]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features a windy road bordered by stone walls.

GLC09578.072.10

[Lily pads]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features a pond filled with lily pads.

GLC09578.072.11

[Coast line]

One photograph sent by Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944. Photograph features the coast line of a river filled with palm trees.

GLC09578.072.12

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Arthur Gershman to Paul H. Lobik dated September 21, 1944.

GLC09578.073

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Paul H. Lobik dated September 26, 1944.

GLC09578.074.01

to Margaret Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Margaret Lobik dated September 26, 1944.

GLC09578.074.02

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Henry J. Schneids to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated October 1, 1944.

GLC09578.075

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Nellie Robart to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated October 17, 1944.

GLC09578.076

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from James and Helen Lobik to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated November 13, 1944.

GLC09578.077

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Isabelle Goto to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated November 25, 1944.

GLC09578.078

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from James and Helen Lobik to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated November 30, 1944.

GLC09578.079

[Baby picture]

One photograph sent by James and Helen Lobik to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated circa November, 1944. Features a baby smiling to the right of the camera. On the rear of the photo is the note "10 1/4 mo." Possibly James and Helen's child James. Same...

GLC09578.080.01

[Baby picture]

One photograph sent by James and Helen Lobik to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated circa November, 1944. Features a baby being held by hands smiling to the right of the camera. On the rear of the photo is the note "8 1/2 mo." Possibly James and Helen's...

GLC09578.080.02

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Arthur Gershman to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated December 15, 1944.

GLC09578.081

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One greeting card from Ernest and Nellie Robart to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated January 10, 1945. A birth announcement card for Robert Ernest born on January 9, 1945. The card features a baby in a mailman hat holding an envelope.

GLC09578.083

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Paul H. Lobik dated January 23, 1945.

GLC09578.084.01

to Margaret Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Margaret Lobik dated January 23, 1945.

GLC09578.084.02

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One greeting card from Minna M. Loeb to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated February 23, 1945. Wishing Merry Christmas and letting them know that Dr. Loeb died on the 9th of December.

GLC09578.085

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Ray Korman to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated March 1, 1945.

GLC09578.086

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated April 8, 1945.

GLC09578.087.01

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One note from Don Kovalic to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated April 8, 1945.

GLC09578.087.02

to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 11, 1944. Mentions what he thinks their lives will be like 10 years later.

GLC09662.564

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1944. Mentions life on base and needing to fix his broken watch. Parts of the letter have been redacted.

GLC09662.565

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Irene Mostek to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated April 23, 1945.

GLC09578.088

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One note from Maurice Bliss to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated May 24, 1945. The note is written on the inside of an invitation to the graduation of the Missionary Training Institute.

GLC09578.089

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Arthur Gershman to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated June 18, 1945.

GLC09578.090.01

Baghdad 1945

One photograph sent by Arthur Gershman to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated June 18, 1945. Features a crowd of people on the street. Possibly looking through the gate at a courtyard. The back of the photo identifies it as Baghdad 1945.

GLC09578.090.02

Baghdad 1945

One photograph sent by Arthur Gershman to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated June 18, 1945. Features a building with three domes. The back of the photo identifies it as Baghdad 1945.

GLC09578.090.03

Baghdad 1945

One photograph sent by Arthur Gershman to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated June 18, 1945. Features an elevated view of a street corner and building with people walking on the street. The back of the photo identifies it as Baghdad 1945.

GLC09578.090.04

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from James and Helen Lobik to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated June 30, 1945.

GLC09578.091.01

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1944. Mentions books that he is reading.

GLC09662.566

[Baby Pictures]

One photograph sent by James and Helen Lobik to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated June 30, 1945. Features a child looking at the camera and smiling. The rear of the photo is labeled, "17 1/2 mos." Same child as GLC09578.080.01 and GLC09578.080.02.

GLC09578.091.02

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated April 26, 1944. Mentions writing to Naomi and Ruth.

GLC09662.567

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Don Kovalic to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated July 1, 1945.

GLC09578.092

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 26, 1944. Relays his opinion on a possible post-war life.

GLC09662.568

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated April 27, 1944. Shares the contact information for people he met while stationed in Africa, Ben and Mrs. Robert Benmergui.

GLC09662.569

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 17, 1944. Pertains to sending and receiving letters.

GLC09662.570

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 16, 1944. Writing to make sure that they and Warren Abrams aren't sending him two new watches.

GLC09662.573

to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Warren Abrams from Sid dated May 13, 1944. Congratulates him and Marcia on expecting a baby.

GLC09662.572