24 July 1952

Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992

Typed letter

Title: to Veterans Administration District Office

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to Veterans Administration District Office dated July 24, 1952.

GLC09930.42

20 August 1943

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Printed document

Title: [Life insurance application]

One application for life insurance filled out by Robert E. Dyer on August 20, 1943.

GLC09996.392

circa 1943

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Printed document

Title: [Insurance pre-application form]

One pre-application form for National Service Life Insurance to be brought when Robert E. Dyer reported for active duty. Lists Lulu and Joh Elmer Dyer as beneficiaries.

GLC09996.395

1940-1958

Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992

Header Record

Title: Government papers from the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard, father of Margaret Stearns [Decimalized .01-.75]

Collection of papers concerning the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard. This collection consists of 147 items. The main topics included in the collection are; the surrender of Japan and legal concerns of this surrender, Dever Spencer Byard's insurance and duty in the Navy reserves post war. Many of the documents were gathered and stapled together as documentation for either insurance documentation or reserve service documentation.

GLC09930

24 August 1977

Wetmore, Connie, fl. 1977-1978

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 24, 1977. Pertains to the weather, neighbor updates, receiving a check from his stocks and reviewing their trailer insurance.

GLC09573.02.075

1943-1952

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Header Record

Title: Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from 1943-1952. The collection also contains seventeen photographs and two fountain pens.

GLC09996

8 April 1787

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expects the clothing for his men the next day and writes that "I pass'd yesterday at the Castle, [most likely Castle Island] & Inspected my Recruits, they are a fine body of Men, & want nothing but their Clothing to make them perfectly happy - " Hopes Knox will be able to influence Congress not to disband any of the troops, "Congress certainly will not disband any of the Troops without consulting the Secretary at War - I therefore flatter myself you will make such arrangements as to continue me in service..." States that [Nathaniel] Gorham is violently opposed to any troops being…

GLC02437.03514

31 March 1920

Lea, David M., fl. 1920

Autograph document

Title: bill for R.C. Bruce

for Fire and Marine Insurance

GLC09400.580

23 October 1905

Typed letter signed

Title: to Josephine B. Bruce

thank you note. enclosing $112 for covering premium on gin policy.

GLC09400.639

11 October 1907

Church, Roy, fl. 1907

Typed letter signed

Title: to Josephine B. Bruce

asks her for the insurance policy on her gin.

GLC09400.640

10 June 1903

Edwards, L. E., fl. 1906

Typed letter signed

Title: to Josephine B. Bruce

in reference to an annuity contract.

GLC09400.651

18 October 1847

Thomaston Mutual Fire Insurance Company, fl. 1847

Autograph document signed

Title: [Insurance policy for James W. Bailey]

This document is a fire insurance policy taken out by James W. Bailey in 1847. The policy covers up to three-fourths of the cash value for the building and possessions up to $600. The duration of the policy is four years.

GLC02669.078

November 6, 1864

Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He has looked at George May Powell's position and to properly claim life insurance, he must go into active military operations. He thanks him for his "maiden speech."

GLC00687.240

17 May 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminds Sylvia to write to Benoit. He also speculates on how long the next bivouac will last and reminds her about the car insurance.

GLC09414.0703

1929-1945

Autograph document

Title: Pre-application Form for National Service Life Insurance

This is Moe's pre-application form for national service life insurance. It includes address, birthday, enlistment date, Sylvia's information and his mother's information.

GLC09414.1603

29 March 1873

Ray, James H., fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He wishes to get a life policy of $10,000. He talks about his mortgages in detail.

GLC07705.398

January 28, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a good day at work and got the new license plates for the car, after waiting thirty minutes for them. Can't use the car very often, as now she only had "A" [ration] coupons, so only one and a half gallons of gas a week. Talks in general about all of the expenses of the car, housing and insuring it. Had dinner with Moe's mother. Reports on his Mom and Dad and family.

GLC09414.0140

16 June 1901

Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara M. Miller

re: No boats because insurance companies wouldn't cover. Temperature was dull. No boats arrived in 2 weeks that meant no mail. Describes a huge ice blockade, which covered a whole town. Talks a little about a senator from Seattle, and that lot ships were coming in.

GLC05755.042

16 September 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attended a Union meeting and gave a speech on the necessity of registering to vote and the Community Councils. She has set up a budget for herself, and recounts the cost of car insurance. Also notes she came across their Budget for 1936 and recounts the cost of items there. This enabled her to "live with him again tonight."

GLC09414.0115

20 July 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.079

19 November 1943

McCoy, H.L., fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs Cordelia Williams

Letter from H.L. McCoy, Director of Insurance at the Veterans Administration, informing Cordelia Williams how much she is entitled to as the beneficiary on the National Service Life Insurance Policy of her son "Le Roi" Shelton Williams.

GLC09587.036

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

27 October 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: English Translation of the Report on Transitional Measures of an Economic Measure

Outlines the provisions designed to ensure continuity in the economic life of Upper Silesia including railways, monetary system, coal products, social insurance, etc.

GLC02766.052

February 20, 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph document

Title: Check

Check for Brooklyn Life Insurance for $1.61

GLC09414.1632