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Don't Stub Your Toe Son

One picture dated June 17, 1938 depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt with his son John on the day of his wedding.

GLC09957.55

A Lot of Roosevelt's Smile in a Row

One picture dated June 18, 1938 depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, Sara Delano Roosevelt, John Boettiger, Anna Roosevelt, Elliott Roosevelt following the wedding of John Roosevelt to Anne Lindsay Clark.

GLC09957.56

Roosevelt Returns

One picture dated August 12, 1938 depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt waving from a car following a vacation.

GLC09957.57

[Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President Garner]

One picture dated 1940 of President Franklin D. Roosevelt with Vice President John Nance Garner.

GLC09957.58

At Newspaper Women's Dinner

One picture dated November 18, 1949 of Eleanor Roosevelt, Carlos P. Romulo, a Filipino diplomat and journalist, Virginia Llamas (Mrs. Carlos P. Romulo), Marion Clyde McCarroll, president of the New York Newspaper's Women Club, and Margaret Truman.

GLC09957.59

[Documents related to James E. Kelly's court martial]

Two documents related to James E. Kelly's court martial appearance. Documents that Kelly had appeared as a witness to a court martial. Kelly is referred to as "colored" in the witness letter.

GLC09965.01

[Certification of witness, James E. Kelly]

One letter dated December 5, 1874 from James S., certifying that James E. Kelly, a Black man, had been summoned for a court martial at Fort Drum, Texas, served as a witness and was not employed by the United States.

GLC09965.01.01

[Discharge papers of John H. Stuart]

One document dated January 16, 1874 related to the discharge of John H. Stuart. Lists money to be paid by John H. Stuart owed to the U.S. Army. Written at Fort Brown.

GLC09965.02

[Discharge papers of John Walker]

One document dated March 13, 1873 related to the discharge of John Walker. Lists money to be paid by John Walker owed to the U.S. Army. Written at Fort Brown.

GLC09965.03

[Discharge papers of Simon Hunt]

One document dated May 6, 1872 related to the discharge of Simon Hunt. Lists money to be paid by Hunt owed to the U.S. Army.

GLC09965.04

[Photograph of a Buffalo Soldier]

One photograph of a Buffalo soldier dated approximately 1935.

GLC09967.01

[Photograph of African-American soldiers at Fort Belvoir, Virginia during World War II]

One group photograph of a platoon of African American soldiers at the Fort Belvoir Engineer Replacement Training Center (ERTC) in Virginia dated approximately 1940-1944. Identified at the center of the photograph is Lieutenant D.N. Clain.

GLC09967.02

The Negro and the Army

One booklet entitled, "The Negro and the Army," dated 1941. Written by Eugene Varlin. Published by Pioneer Publishers for the Socialist Workers Party.

GLC09967.03

Army Services Manual: Leadership and the Negro Soldier

One booklet entitled, "Army Services Manual: Leadership and the Negro Soldier," dated October 1944.

GLC09967.04

Negro Digest [Volume X, No. 9 (July 1961)]

One issue of the Negro Digest dated July 1961. Contains articles related to desegregation, entertainment, property value related to African Americans purchasing homes, testimonial of a former Black employee of the White House, discussion of Afro...

GLC09973.01

Report of Progress (1951)

One booklet entitled, "Report of Progress," dated 1951. Printed by the New York State Commission on Discrimination. Report contains data on related to discrimination experience, complaints of discrimination, the commissions work on education, and...

GLC09973.02

The Negro Market in 1956

One booklet entitled, "The Negro Market in 1956," dated May 1, 1956. Contains five speeches delivered at the annual Marketing Clinic at Tennessee A&I University on April 5 to 6, 1956. Speeches pertain to approaches for the African American market...

GLC09973.03

Rodney King Discovered America

One button with text that reads "Rodney King Discovered America." Pin has a white background with silhouette of three figures on one figure who is on their back.

GLC09973.04

Kibbutz Buchenwald

One photograph dated 1946 of a general view of Kibbutz Buchenwald in Antwerp, Belgium. This was an agricultural training camp created following the Holocaust.

GLC09956.01

Gehringshof

One photograph dated 1946 of a former training center, Gehringshof. The center was a facility for Jewish emigrants from Palestine through the 1920s-1940s.

GLC09956.02

[Babenhausen Displaced Persons Camp]

One photograph dated October 1946 of the Babenhausen displaced persons camp. Image is of sleeping quarters on the property. This served as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war.

GLC09956.03

[Babenhausen Displaced Persons Camp]

One photograph dated September 1946 of the Babenhausen displaced persons camp. Image is a general view. This served as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war.

GLC09956.04

[Babenhausen Displaced Persons Camp]

One photograph dated September 1946 of the Babenhausen displaced persons camp. Image is of sleeping quarters and tents. This served as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war. Text typewritten on the back reads, "Tents in the background were cause of much...

GLC09956.05

[Jewish refugees at Ziegenhain camp]

One photograph dated September 1946 of Jewish refugees at Ziegenhain camp. Pictured are lister bags, which are water bags used to purify drinking water for military troops normally, and refugees by sleeping quarters. Text on the reverse of the image...

GLC09956.06

[Entrance gate of Ziegenhain camp]

One photograph dated September 1946 of the entrance gate of Ziegenhain camp. Pictured are Jewish refugees crossing the gate. Text on the reverse side contains a quote that reads, "This is the gate for refugees. Enter here and you shall suffer."

GLC09956.07

[Babenhausen displaced persons camp]

One photograph dated October 1946 of Jewish refugees and military servicemen at Babenhausen.

GLC09956.08

[Babenhausen displaced persons camp]

One photograph dated November 1946 of Jewish refugees at Babenhausen. A group of people are gathering around a large vehicle. It is likely either the group is either departing or arriving.

GLC09956.09

[Jewish refugees at Babenhausen displaced persons camp]

One photograph dated November 1946 of Jewish refugees at Babenhausen.

GLC09956.10

[Jewish refugees at Babenhausen displaced persons camp]

One photograph dated November 1946 of Jewish refugees at Babenhausen. A group of people including children are filling into a vehicle.

GLC09956.11

[Jewish refugees at Wetzlar displaced persons camp]

One photograph dated November 1946 of Jewish refugees at Wetzlar displaced persons camp.

GLC09956.12

[Jewish refugees at a displaced persons camp]

One undated photograph of Jewish refugees at a displaced persons camp. Pictured are women talking by a vehicle. Military servicemen unload supplies from the back of the vehicle.

GLC09956.13

[Young Jewish refugees dancing the Hora at Dieburg]

One photograph dated December 1946 of young Jewish refugees dancing the Hora. They were settled at Dieburg displaced persons camp.

GLC09956.14

A young student tells a Council member what he learned for the day

One photograph dated December 1946 of young Jewish refugees and military servicemen at Dieburg displaced persons camp. Text on the reverse of the photograph states that the child was updating a council member on what he learned for that day.

GLC09956.15

Jericho

One undated photograph of an empty vault. Image likely taken from a displaced persons camp in Germany. Text written on reverse of photograph reads, "Jericho."

GLC09956.16

[Papers scattered on office floor]

One undated photograph of papers strewn over the floor of an office. Reverse side contains text written in German. Handwriting is illegible.

GLC09956.17

[Gravestones of Jewish soldiers who fought for Germany]

One photograph dated October 1947 of gravestones of Jewish soldiers who fought for Germany in World War I.

GLC09956.18

[Gravestones of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of a gravestone belonging to a Jewish person.

GLC09956.19

[Two gravestones of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of two gravestone belonging to a Jewish people.

GLC09956.20

[Gravestone of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of gravestone belonging to a Jewish people.

GLC09956.21

[Two gravestones of Jewish person]

One undated photograph of two gravestones belonging to a Jewish people. Same as GLC09956.20.

GLC09956.22

[Heiliger Sand or Jewish Cemetery in Worms, Germany]

One photograph of the Jewish Cemetery in Worms, Germany otherwise known as Heiliger Sand. Pictured behind the gravestones in the Worms Cathedral. This view is known as the Martin Buber view.

GLC09956.23

to E. Lee Trinkle

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to E. Lee Trinkle dated May 2, 1952.

GLC09930.40.01

to All Unassigned Naval Reserve Officers

One letter from G. DeMetropolis to All Unassigned Naval Reserve Officers dated June 30, 1952. Regarding annual Qualifications Questionnaire.

GLC09930.41

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings dated April 30, 1943. Pertains to her travels.

GLC09953.140

to Veterans Administration District Office

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

GLC09930.42

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from J.M. Irish to Dever Spencer Byard dated October 20, 1952. Contains information on the creation and purpose of the inactive-status list for reserve officers. It also includes the information that as of July 1, 1952 Dever has been added...

GLC09930.43

It's A Large Order But, We Know You Can Do It!

One greeting card addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from "Tippie," dated May 7, 1943. Front of card contains an image of a soldier receiving orders from "Uncle Sam." Insert depicts the soldier holding a list that details attacking each member of the Axis...

GLC09953.141

to The Commandant

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to The Commandant dated February 9, 1954.

GLC09930.44.01

to The Commandant

One letter from J.M. Irish to Dever Spencer Byard dated November 12, 1953.

GLC09930.44.02

to Mrs. Lynn J. Knapp

One telegram addressed to Roberta Knapp from Lynn J. Knapp dated May 23, 1943. Pertains to reserving hotel rooms.

GLC09953.142

to The Commandant

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to The Commandant dated November 9, 1953.

GLC09930.44.03

to The Commandant

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to The Commandant dated August 7, 1953.

GLC09930.44.04

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from J.M. Irish to Dever Spencer Byard to dated July 10, 1953. Orders and instructions for the quadrennial physical examinations.

GLC09930.44.05.01

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from William H. Whipple dated May 26, 1943. Pertains to being hospitalized.

GLC09953.143

[Physical examinations locations]

One document listing locations to obtain a physical examination dated circa 1953.

GLC09930.44.05.02

to Roberta

One telegram addressed to Roberta Knapp from her father, Emmett Cullings dated June 11, 1943. Notifies her that he has arrived at the hotel.

GLC09953.144

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her father, Emmett Cullings dated June 12, 1943. Describes travelling to the hotel.

GLC09953.145

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings dated June 18, 1943. Pertains to her travels, family updates and other news.

GLC09953.146

to The Commandant

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to The Commandant dated August 7, 1953. Signed version of GLC09930.44.04.

GLC09930.44.06

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Samuel Klaus to Dever Spencer Byard dated February 24, 1954.

GLC09930.45

to Roberta Knapp

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from B.S. Logan dated June 18, 1943. Pertains to sending a receipt for a joint checking account. Logan is contacting her on behalf of Trust Company of Fulton Company.

GLC09953.147

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire filed out by Dever Spencer Byard dated December 30, 1954.

GLC09930.46

[Cartoon depicting military servicemen]

One clipping of a cartoon dated June 19, 1943. Caption reads, "Well now ain't that nice Smitty got another gift from home."

GLC09953.148

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One blank form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire dated circa 1954.

GLC09930.47

to Emmett

One letter addressed to Emmett Cullings from Dave dated June 19, 1943. Pertains to interviewing at a supply center for a mill.

GLC09953.149

to Uncle Emmett and Aunt Flora

One letter addressed to Emmett and Flora Cullings from their niece, Cora dated June 20, 1943. Pertains to taking care of her children, apologizing for missing their visit, and graduation of her son.

GLC09953.150

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Albert Pratt to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 27, 1955.

GLC09930.49

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora M. Cullings dated June 25, 1943. Pertains to family and friends updates.

GLC09953.151

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from William Knapp dated June 24, 1943. Inquires how she is doing. Describes his gardening work.

GLC09953.152

to Commandant

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to Commandant dated August 4, 1955.

GLC09930.50

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from J.C. Morgan to Dever Spencer Byard dated September 1, 1955.

GLC09930.51

to Kids

One letter addressed to Roberta and Lynn Knapp from Flora M. Cullings dated June 25, 1943. Pertains to family and friends updates. Inquires how she is doing.

GLC09953.153

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire filed out by Dever Spencer Byard dated October 28, 1955.

GLC09930.52

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora M. Cullings dated June 21, 1943. Pertains to family and friends updates. Inquires how she is doing.

GLC09953.154

to Commandant

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to Commandant dated February 15, 1956.

GLC09930.53

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from F. Trowbridge vom Baur to Dever Spencer Byard dated April 22, 1958.

GLC09930.54

to Dever Spencer Byard

One undated letter from Omar Nelson Bradley to Dever Spencer Byard. The circa date of 1946 is due to the mention of a recent discharge at the end of World War II.

GLC09930.55

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her father, Emmett Cullings dated June 29, 1943. Pertains to meeting them and staying at the hotel where they are.

GLC09953.155

[Naval Reserve Officers Schools Application]

One undated blank form for application for Naval Reserve Officers Schools.

GLC09930.56

[placement statement]

One undated document with Dever Spencer Byard's name across the top. Containing a statement that the logical place for his placement is with the standby reserves.

GLC09930.57

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora M. Cullings dated July 4, 1943. Pertains to family and friends updates. Inquires how she is doing.

GLC09953.156

to Birdie

One greeting card addressed to Roberta Knapp from Alice and Jimmy dated July 7, 1943. Wishes her a happy birthday. Insert contains a handwritten message.

GLC09953.157

to Lynn

One letter addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from Victor Ambrosino dated July 10, 1943. Pertains to training and the weather.

GLC09953.158

to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her father, Emmett Cullings dated July 11, 1943. Pertains to their travel itinerary.

GLC09953.159

to Dever Spencer Byard

One undated letter from J.L. Haceowitz to Dever Spencer Byard. The circa date was determined by the mention of a 1952 Armed Forces Reserve Act.

GLC09930.58

[Annual certificate of physical condition]

One undated document entitled Annual certificate of physical condition. Contains the policy and instructions for filling out a form on the second page of the document. The circa date was determined by the mention of a 1952 Armed Forces Reserve Act.

GLC09930.59

Report of Medical History

One undated blank form entitled Report of Medical History. The circa date was determined by a notation of when the form was first produced.

GLC09930.60

[Presentation of a medal]

One form regarding the delivery of a medal or award to Dever Spencer Byard.

GLC09930.61

to Dever Spencer Byard [In French]

One unsigned, undated letter to Dever Spencer Byard.

GLC09930.62

[French Document]

One unsigned, undated draft document. Written in French with many handwritten additions and corrections.

GLC09930.63

to Paul and Simone [In French]

One unsigned, undated letter to Paul and Simone. Written in French with many handwritten additions and corrections.

GLC09930.64

Voucher For Per Diem And/Or Reimbursement of Expenses Incident To Official Travel

One form entitled Voucher For Per Diem And/Or Reimbursement of Expenses Incident To Official Travel, dated October 20, 1944. The form seems to have been used as a template on what needs to be filled out in a certain situation and fields labelled: To...

GLC09930.65

Explanation of Official Papers

One document entitled Explanation of Official Papers, dated circa 1944.

GLC09930.66

[Navy Department stationery]

One blank sheet of Navy Department letterhead stationery.

GLC09930.67

[Address of Guy J. Swope]

One note consisting of the address for Guy J. Swope in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.

GLC09930.68

[Address of unnamed location]

One note consisting of an address of 2154 Summit Ave, St. Paul Minnesota.

GLC09930.69

[Japanese translation sheet]

One note consisting of a series of words in Japanese with an English equivalent next to it.

GLC09930.70

[Letter in French]

One unaddressed, undated letter from Dever Spencer Byard, signed S.B.

GLC09930.71

[Transfer to Germany request]

One note requesting the presence of Dever Spencer Byard for duty in Germany.

GLC09930.72

[Empty envelope]

One empty envelope with a preprinted Navy Department return address. On the front of the envelope in the place where an address would go is the text, "Bronze Star."

GLC09930.73