13 April 1863

McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 25

Medical officers are assigned to duty.

GLC04042.03.01

13 July 1864

McPherson, William, fl. 1781

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate of Leave of Absence

2. 3p. + docket. 24x19.5 cm. [Journey?] Point, La, [Marly] Mills to G.W. Eastman and H.W. Herman, General Surgeons of The 17th Corps and 2nd Brigade of the 6th Div. 29 May 1863. "Circular" from [Marly] Mills, Medical Director of the Department of the Tennessee to G.W. Eastman and H.W. Herman, General Surgeons of The 17th Corps and 2nd Brigade of the 6th Div.

GLC04042.03.02

March 1863

Henly, John W., fl. 1861-1865

Printed document

Title: Report of Sick and Wounded

3. 4 p. 45x29 cm. Henly, John W. TDS: s.l. Report of Sick and Wounded in the 109th Illinois Regiment. March 1863.

GLC04042.03.03

29 March 1863

Boucher, J.W., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Circular from Medical Diretcor

4. 3 p. + docket. 24.8x19.6 cm. Branch, J.H. ALS: Headquarters of the Department of the Tennessee, to L.D. Kellog and H.M. Herman. 13 April 1863.

GLC04042.03.04

7 November 1862

Yates, Richard, 1815-1873

Autograph document signed

Title: Commission of John W. Henly

5. 2 p. 25x19.5 cm. Kemble AL: Vicksburg, Mississippi to "Medical Inspector U.S.A." This certificate states that J.W. Henly has had a protracted and sporatic fever, and should be granted a leave of absence. This motion is seconded on the back of the letter by the Medical Inspector of the US Army.

GLC04042.03.05

1917-1918

Starkey, Teddy, fl. 1917-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Folks

One undated letter from Teddy Starkey to his family. He outlines his plans to visit a congregational church at Essex Junction that night and how those plans were derailed by a quarantine going into effect. "we can't leave camp now until further notice. There is a quarantine on in our camp about 300 medical men because one of the boys was taken to the hospital with spinal can't spell mangenus" meaning spinal meningitis. He also mentions that this is the third case and the other two died. He writes that they can't go anywhere but their own camp, even to the post exchange. He mentions his tent…

GLC09601

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

circa January 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document signed

Title: Immunization Register and Other Medical Data

Contains dates and types of immunizations for Eugene W. Williams. Most information has been typed but some has been filled out in pen. Initialed by medical officer "JMS" or "AEK". The back is intended for information on the soldier's vision, but has not been filled out.

GLC09587.160

circa August 1949

U.S. Government Printing Office

Printed document

Title: Immunization Record and Other Medical Data

Record of immunizations, dates, and dosages for Eugene Williams. Front side is a record of immunizations initialed "JMS" or "EAC" in the Medical Officer column. The back continues this list and also contains sections for vision and dental information but has not been filled out. Two of the immunization dates on the back have been stamped but the document was mostly filled out by hand.

GLC09587.162

January 31, 1951

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Typed letter signed

Title: to Channing Frothingham

A letter from Truman to Frothingham concerning Frothingham's support of National legislation on health insurance. The letter is thanking Frothingham for his support writing "I am more grateful then I can tell you for this assurance of your continued loyal support for the national health insurance program. As you so frankly indicate, that program has powerful enemies who are not above misrepresenting its aims and purpose, in fact it's fundamental principle." Truman continues saying that in the two years since the discussion was first introduced the appreciation of it has only grown. He…

GLC09651

circa 1921-1947

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]

One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.

GLC09860

1921-1948

unknown, fl. 1921-1948

Header Record

Title: [Collection of items belonging to the American Red Cross, n.d., 1921-1948][Decimalized .01-.16]

Collection of 16 items related to the American Red Cross volunteer nurses dated 1921-1948. Consists of a newspaper article related to the program, photographs of Black volunteer nurses and a poster illustrating the various services provided by the organization to communities and areas of disaster relief.

GLC09823

19 November 1943

Great Lakes Naval Training Station (Great Lakes, Ill.)

Newspaper

Title: Great Lakes Bulletin. [Vol. 18 no. 47 (November 19, 1943)]

One newspaper entitled "Great Lakes Bulletin" dated November 19, 1943. The newspaper covers events at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, comics, ads, and information on insurance. On the first page there is a menu for a Thanksgiving meal that will be served; a list of educational classes being offered free of charge for the recruits; a report on the sit-up championship; and a picture of Company 1364 and Company 1388. Both companies are in the "Hall of Fame" for having received the "Rooster Award" multiple times. Company 1364 received the award 3 times, and Company 1388 received it five…

GLC09611.158

03/31/1862

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah

She has joined her husband at the hospital. He was wounded in the lower abdomen. The wound appears fatal and he seems resigned to die. She hopes to move him to a better hospital. She comments on her fate and "right hard trouble every spring." [The Kelly's lost a daughter two years ago in the spring and last spring their son died the night before James Kelly shipped out.] She also discusses other wounded. Date written "Monday 31."

GLC04197.25

28 October 1864

Smith, fl. 1684

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Charles Coit

The Chaplain writes to Mrs. Coit to inform her that Charles has been wounded with a shrapnel shot. Smith reports the wound is severe and that he was being transported to Chesapeake Hospital. He requested that the Chaplin write to his mother immediately.

GLC03603.331

19 December 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that the Lacey Mansion is being used as a hospital and that the officers are staying in a two-room outhouse. Estimates that the battle has cost the Union side 10,000 and does not see any other result of the four days of battle.

GLC03603.174

22 March 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Thanks his mother for sending the newspapers and clippings. Writes of experiencing a very bad snow storm and the poor conditions of the enlisted mens' shelters. Whiskey was served to the entire regiment for warmth. Believes that his regiment is there merely to hold the land that has been captured. Gives a summary of what has happened to the men who were wounded at Antietam. Requests more photographs to trade. Written at Camp Suffolk.

GLC03603.212

24 May 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Says that he has hired a new servant named Bill. The Chaplin gave the soldiers a supply of new books and newspapers. Requests that his mother take the money he has sent and buy some letter paper to write him rather than the "old scraps" she has been using. Notes that he waits until he is alone in his tent to open his letters because of the poor quality of the paper. Requests news from home on the marriages of Mrs. Bull and Mrs. Dyer. Sends his regards to his extended family and friends and requests a green checkered shirt. Responds to news that a doctor from Connecticut is planning on…

GLC03603.231

February 22, 1863

Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isora Sayles

Informs his sister about the men in camp. Writes of one man who is really sick in the hospital and of another who had "yelow janders" [yellow jaundice?]. Comments that several of the boys have had it. Describes his camp as being low and flat and that when it rains it gets very wet and muddy. The mud is so thick that it covers the men's boots and they cannot leave their tents without getting their feet wet. Requested that she writes him and tells him what the folks back home are doing.

GLC03523.32.06

February 5, 1862

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Writes to his wife listing everywhere they have been. They marched out of Bargetown, Kentucky on 13 December heading for Lebanon, Kentucky. Around 80 soldiers fell sick and had to stay behind. Writes that he fell sick and was told by the doctor to stay behind and head out with the sick, he had refused but the doctor took down his name and he was ordered in the wagon. The next morning he joined the ranks again and did a three day march to Lebanon, Kentucky. They remained in Lebanon, Kentucky for ten days then continued to Louisville, Kentucky. Writes that they marched passed Stanford,…

GLC03523.50.07

February 11, 1862

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Informs wife that he is not well, says he has a bad cold and dysentery. Comments that he was able to march everyday carrying his gun while sick but could not carry his knapsack. The doctor had it carried in his wagon. Writes that he does not have any money to give her and informs her to send a man named Pete to Ashland, Ohio to get money. Tells her to be careful with money and to send him a list with the cost of groceries and feed. Believes that they will fight against General Simon Buckner in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Written on paper with an image of the American flag and the logo, "…

GLC03523.50.08

February 21, 1862

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Reports that he is not well and has been suffering from lung fever for the past eight days. Writes that he is slowly mending and can now walk around and eat a little. Comments that he is not in the general hospital but in a private house with 18 others. Notes that they have good nurses and doctors but often poor food for sick people. Believes that he will remain there until he is well and expects the regiment to remain in place too. Tells her not to fret about him but to be as content as she can be and to take care or herself. Hopes to be home sometime in July. Writes that he was…

GLC03523.50.09

11 April 1862

Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Letter is signed by Russell but written in the hand of John Vangordon, a fellow patient in the hospital. Informs his wife that he is too weak to write. Reports that he intended to go to Nashville, Tennessee but the doctor said that he was diseased in the right lung and had to stay put. Reports that the doctor is doubtful of him getting well. Describes spitting out a considerable amount of blood from his right lung and having severe pain in his right side. Request that she send his brother for him immediately if she can raise the money. If she cannot raise the money he wants her to sell…

GLC03523.50.13

13 April 1862

Bigalow, Marlin M., fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Hannah E. Russell

Written by a nurse who cared for E. S. Russell at the Hospital. Informs Mrs. Russell that her husband, E. S. Russell, is very sick. Writes, "his case is almost a hopeless one...he cant live but a very few houres [sic] i wish you could be here and see him in his last hours his panes has bin very severe since he came here form the barracks." Mentions that Mr. Russell sends his love to her and the children and that he wants them to live and grow in grace and meet him in heaven. Request that someone come after him and his things as soon as possible.

GLC03523.50.14

14 June 1864

Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister. Reports on the casualties they received during a recent battle. Discusses the various men that were either killed or wounded, including their colonel. Describes his colonel as being one of the best and that "some of the boys cried like babies when they heard that he was killed." Comments that the rough march up the Red River was nothing compared to this last march. Describes marching for two nights and one day without halting more than an hour at a time. Writes that he does not know how many men they lost but they "are cut to pieces pretty bad."

GLC03523.32.35