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[Rich is the life which seeks a noble end].

A poem about helping others. The selfless person "wins Heaven's approval, gains true success."

GLC05508.018

[Service to others...]

Ali writes, "Service to others is the rent we pay for a room in HEAVEN." Quotation written "To Bobby," signed with a smiley face. Ali has also signed his portrait printed in the accompanying program (GLC05508.019.02).

GLC05508.019.01

to Horace C. Tracy

Anderson was a scientist. In old age, Anderson writes a meandering letter, apparently in response to Tracy's asking for an autograph or opinion.

GLC05508.020

A Christmas Eve Prayer from Lunar Orbit (Apollo 8 Astronauts)

A printed commemorative document quoting William Anders, Jim Lovell, and Frank Borman reading a prayer and the first 8 verses of Genesis as they approached the Lunar sunrise aboard Apollo 8, 24 December 1968. Includes their portraits. Also includes...

GLC05508.021

to Mr. Gaskell

The Bishop of Armagh discusses a series of questions and answers on science and religion, the nature of God, and the creation and Christ. He mentions that the purpose of his book, "God in Science," is to answer the modern theological question about...

GLC05508.022

Between You and Me [inscribed to Lena Horne]

Inscribed to singer Lena Horne on the title page: "My darling, beautiful sister -- Keep a firm, loose arm -- and know that God is ever present -- You are His -- nothing is more important[.] I love you[.] Sister Pearl --"

GLC05508.026

to John Buchanan

Answering questions asked in a previous letter, Barbieri identifies Walt Disney as the greatest contributor to a "World of Peace." The themes in Disney's films "link together children, youth and adults of the whole world by showing the virtues which...

GLC05508.027

Onward, Christian Soldiers

All five stanzas of this hymn, bound in a red morocco binding.

GLC05508.028

One Life. Part I. The Great Karoo

Barnard recounts an anecdote from his childhood about the first time he doubted God's ability to handle all of mankind's imperfections. He describes assisting his mother play the organ during church and the minister's sermon on sin.

GLC05508.029

America

Also known as "America the Beautiful," Bates' lyrics begin "O beautiful for spacious skies..." Four stanzas, carbon printed.

GLC05508.031

to Lee T. Tuttle

Cardinal Bea writes about his experience with the Delegated Observers after the close of the first period of the Second Vatican Council. The purpose of the gathering was to develop more understanding between different Christian sects.

GLC05508.032

to Irene Lambert

Ben-Gurion discusses his contribution to Jewish religion through helping Jews to live in Israel. He also states that the best way to preserve Jewishness in the Diaspora is through "Hebrew education" and "Building Israel." He concludes, "My advice to...

GLC05508.033

to Mr. Pitts

Berry writes about his evangelical beliefs. He also discusses Sunday morning prayer meetings with the Baltimore (now Indianapolis) Colts, as well as who on the team is Christian or becoming Christian.

GLC05508.036

[Let the words of my mouth...]

Quoting Psalm 19:14, Bickerdyke writes: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer." A small bust engraving of Bickerdyke is collateral to the quotation (GLC05508.037.02...

GLC05508.037.01

to Mr. Holman

A letter of condolence over the death of Holman's child. Blaine share's the story of losing his first-born child. He writes that such a loss taxes one's faith, but expresses a belief that "Time's cloud has its radiant silver lining in Eternity."...

GLC05508.038

to John Christopher Allen

President of the National Council of Churches Blake writes to a young boy at the request of his father. Blake expresses hope that when the boy gets older he too will have a life-long interest in Christian unity and service to the world.

GLC05508.039

to Homer H. Stuart

Blanchard discusses living the Christian life. He focuses on how worldly suffering brings you closer to salvation, because it is partaking in Christ's suffering. Last page of a longer letter.

GLC05508.040

to unknown

Boles writes: "I cannot sign the enclosed pin-up of me because it is not me anymore. I have become a Christian and do not enjoy that image of me carried on." Written in blue felt tip pen.

GLC05508.041

to Mrs. Howard

Bolinger, a sculptor, argues that people on welfare do not appreciate what they receive because they have not exchanged anything for it. He then offers his own interpretation of the phrase (from the Sermon on the Mount) "Ask and ye shall receive...,"...

GLC05508.042

[There is abundant evidence...]

Commander of the Salvation Army Booth argues that "class consciousness" is giving way to "service consciousness." She comments on the Church's strengthening appeal and its readiness for service. The speech began a fund-raising effort within the...

GLC05508.044

to Mrs. Harrison

Booth thanks Harrison for her donation to the Salvation Army.

GLC05508.045

to Lydia Bradford

Bradford gives condolence to his daughter, Lydia, for young men who died at sea, and expresses the sentiment that while this may be unfortunate "to us as men, it must be right as relative to Deity." He also mentions visiting a Roman Catholic church...

GLC05508.047

Sermon on the Mount

Bradley's sentiment is about spiritual guidance being found in the Sermon on the Mount, especially at the end of the Lord's prayer.

GLC05508.048

to Mr. Williams

Bridgeman, a deaf-blind mute who learned to read via embossed letters, writes of a deeply religious life. She fulfills his request for a letter, and offers Williams a prayer.

GLC05508.049

to Elmer T. Clark

Governor of Arkansas Brough gives his approval of the Methodist Episcopal Church's efforts to improve Christian Education. He displays confidence and pride in the selection of Dr. John Hugh Reynolds (president of Hendrix College in Arkansas) to the...

GLC05508.050

Address of John Brown to the Virginia Court, when about to receive the sentence of death, for his heroic attempt at Harper's Ferry...

Small broadside with lithograph signature of Brown produced by the Liberator, reprinting his address to the Virginia Court before sentencing. Brown denies wanting to murder or cause an uprising. He argues that his raid on Harper's Ferry was just...

GLC05508.051

to Mattie

Burnet writes to a young girl who is feeling swings in emotion, and ascribes the problem to excessive indulgence in "fashionable amusements." He advises putting "a philosophical curb on our enjoyments and restrain[ing] them from exciting us too...

GLC05508.056

to Rev. N. Wells

Butler talks of his desire to be baptized and join the Congregational Church, but suspects he is not wanted and rescinds his desire. The circumstances that prevented Congressman Butler from joining the church are unknown.

GLC05508.057

[Excerpt from Thomas Carlyle's 'Past and Present'].

From chapter 8 "Unworking Aristocracy," on p. 172-74 of Carlyle's 1843 book, "Past and Present." A note on the top identifies the content: "A scrap of T. Carlyle's manuscript of 'Past and Present.' RW. Emerson," although, it is probably not in...

GLC05508.060

to Mrs. Fry

Writing as the Queen of Denmark, Caroline quotes Proverbs 19:17: "He that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord, and that which he hath given will He pay him again."

GLC05508.061

to Rev. W.H.H. Moore

Cartwright discusses personal and church matters, particularly over the past winter. Cartwright's writing is shaky due to Parkinson's disease, making parts of the letter illegible. Felt-tip marker obliterates something on verso.

GLC05508.062

[Webster defines "Success"...]

This is a speech dedicating the Drake Memorial Mausoleum Shrine to the world's first oil well, drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania by Edwin C. Drake in 1859. Cheatham's speech discusses the meaning of success. She refers to Jesus Christ as the world...

GLC05508.066

to Mrs. C. L. McDaniel

She was glad to learn her article "The Power of Prayer," published in Reader's Digest, inspired McDaniel and the members of her church. The article is a condensation of her book "The Sure Victory." She mentions that Dr. Norman Vincent Peale...

GLC05508.067

Photographs of circus performers, including Tom Thumb, circus set-up, etc.

Three carte de visites, two of Tom Thumb and wife. Twelve cabinet cards featuring various circus performers, most wearing street clothes. Three 20th Century 8x10 prints ca. 1919. One shows setting up of the midway, another is of Ruth Cohen and her...

GLC05508.068

to John A. Blogren

Governor of Tennessee Clement responds to a request for his favorite Bible verse. He reply's Micah 6:8. Clement values this verse because it reminds him always to be humble and to trust God. Written on executive office stationery.

GLC05508.069

to Dr. & Mrs. Talmage

Apparently written upon the death of Talmage's daughter-in-law. Colquitt offers his condolence and urges the Talmages and their son to find comfort in tears and faith.

GLC05508.071

[I have done a number of things...]

A sentiment in which Colson writes that giving his heart to Jesus was the most important thing he has ever done. Refers to Galatians 2: 20 (but does not quote). Colson was a Nixon advisor convicted in the Watergate scandal who experienced a...

GLC05508.072

[While down the stream of life I sail...]

This poem defines Christ, grace, hope and the Bible as tools necessary for life, just as a ship, the wind, an anchor and a compass are necessary for sailing.

GLC05508.075

to unknown

Written on printed stationary, Cripps discusses the meaning of Christmas. He sees western civilization built on the Christian ethic, and laments that the significance of the birth of Christ often is lost in indulgent Christmas celebration. Cripps...

GLC05508.076

to Children

Thanking children (apparently disabled or otherwise disadvantaged) for a drawing they sent at Christmas time. He explains to them that even though they are different from other children, they must learn the lessons of life to obtain "higher places."...

GLC05508.079

to Nahum Capen

Written and signed by Varina Davis, for her husband. Discusses the founding and failure of the "first Confederacy" and the "dispersion of His chosen people." Davis argues that if their example had been followed, perhaps there would not have been a...

GLC05508.083

to Duncan Boss

Responding to Boss's letter congratulating DeMille for his film "The King of Kings." DeMille expresses his happiness that his movie spreads the message of Christ and has an appeal that crosses denominational lines.

GLC05508.084

to Carleton Lloyd

Reverend Divine asserts that it is not his autograph or photograph which is essential, but rather it is his study and emulation of the life of Christ which will allow him to become "Peaceful, Lively, Loving, Successful, Prosperous and Happy in Spirit...

GLC05508.085

to the Bishop of Albany

Suggests possible reforms to help arrest the rising rate of divorce. Dix first establishes a difference between holy matrimony and secular matrimony. He proposes six reforms including publication of bans, a state license requirement, discouraging...

GLC05508.086

to Mr. Ward

Response written to Mr. Ward, her publisher and a minister. Mr. Ward apparently disliked an article Dodge sent him because he disagrees with religious interpretations in the text. Dodge defends her beliefs and criticizes that ministers compel...

GLC05508.087

to James William Denver

Reports the voting inclinations of several Missouri delegates to the Congressional Convention. Discusses the possible opposition of the Wilmot Proviso, but is confident that California will be admitted as a state. See collateral files for 1 November...

GLC05574

to John L. Lewis

Informs that he has created a National Labor Board to function under the National Industrial Recovery Act as an agency to investigate controversies concerning labor relations. Appoints Lewis a member of the National Labor Board and hopes that he...

GLC05576

to John Lowell Jr. re: Adam's appointment of the "Midnight Judges"

Adam's attempt to appoint federal judges before Jefferson's inauguration. Mentions appointments of Justices Lowell (Chief justice of the 1st Circuit), Bourne and Jere: Smith (Associate Justices of same), John Davis (district judge), himself ("H.G.O")...

GLC05588.03

[Alexander S. Webb]

Signed on mount as Brevet Major General. Imprint on verso.

GLC05593

Carte de visite vignette profile bust portrait of J.M. Ashley, by Brady

1865 imprint, signed and dated 3/26/1867.

GLC05596.01

Carte de visite 3/4 bust portrait, by M.B. Brady, signed front and back

Shows Bramlette in civilian clothing (as Gov. of Kentucky?), facing slightly to the left. Signature is dated postwar.

GLC05596.02

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait of Abner C. Harding

Date from Brady copyright notice.

GLC05596.11

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Loan, Benjamin F.

GLC05596.13

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

With printed label "Horace Maynard, ex-Postmaster General" pasted on front.

GLC05596.15

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady, with 2 cent revenue stamp, vers

Date from Brady copyright date.

GLC05596.16

Zachariah Chandler carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Z.Chandler, Mich."

GLC05597.01

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "John Conness." (Slightly stronger image than the Bogardus.)

GLC05597.03

Garrett Davis, carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Garret Davis of Ky." Unionist, turned anti-war in 1864.

GLC05597.04

Jams R. Doolittle, carte de visite vignette bust profile portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "J. R. Doolittle Wis." [Wisconsin added in different hand].

GLC05597.06

Soloman Foot, carte de visite vignette bust profile portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "S. Foot, Vt."

GLC05597.07

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait of James Harlan by Brady

Signed on front: "Jas. Harlan, Iowa."

GLC05597.10

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Ira Harris, New York."

GLC05597.11

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait of Tomothy O. Howe by Brady

Signed on front: "Timy O. Howe, Wis."

GLC05597.13

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by M.B. Brady

Signed on front: "L. M. Morrill." Signer of the 13th Amendment. (Autograph also available in GLC 4224, autograph album.)

GLC05597.16

Carte de visite vignette bust profile portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "S.C. Pomeroy, Kansas."

GLC05597.17

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "L.W. Powell, Kentucky"

GLC05597.18

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Willard Saulsbury, Delaware"

GLC05597.19

Carte de visite 3/4 length standing portrait by Brady

Shows Sprague standing near ornate chair. Signed on photograph image area: "Wm Sprague [illegible]."

GLC05597.20

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "JohnB. Henderson, Mo."

GLC05597.21

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Gardner

Dating based on existence of pre-printed frame for tax stamp on verso. Another signed photograph in GLC 558.05. Signed on front: "Wm. M. Stewart"

GLC05597.22

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Geo Read Riddle, Del" ("Del." added in another hand).

GLC05597.25

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "W. A. Richardson, Ill." Note on back identifies him as Wm. A. Richardson, Sen. Ill 1861-63. (Not William Adams Richardson, 1821-1896.)

GLC05597.26

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "JW Nesmith, Oregon"

GLC05597.27

Bound collection of 45 Congressional speeches of various people

Bound volume of printed speeches from Congress signed on the front pastedown by James K. Polk. Most pamphlets have been printed at Washington by Blair and Rives. This bound volume of printed speeches from Congress is signed on the front pastedown...

GLC05598

[Chester A. Arthur]

Arthur with sideburn and mustache. Signed on mount.

GLC05600

Archive of 104 dispatches, notes and letters from Dept. of Mississippi
[decimalized: .001-.104]

This collection of 104 documents contains 99 telegraph dispatches (#1-99) and four letters (#100-103) written by Major General Henry W. Halleck. Also, one letter written by William H. Seward to Halleck is included in the collection (#104) (thanking...

GLC05601

Collection of letters, clipped signatures, and newsclippings from Lincoln's cabinet members [decimalized]

The collection is split into three subsections: .01, .02, and .03.

GLC05603.01 is a collection of letters from Lincoln's cabinet members regarding Civil War legislation and other matters. It is decimalized .01-.33.

GLC05603.02 is a collection of...

GLC05603

to James W. Grimes

Worries about the defense of Washington and discusses his new position as Secretary of the Treasury. The state of the treasury is bad, his task is very complicated, and his health makes the problem worse. Worries about the safety of Washington, the...

GLC05603.01.01

to William Evarts

Recounts a private conversation with the Secretary of State William H. Seward. Discusses presidential politics. Reports that Salmon P. Chase has withdrawn from the election. Remarks, "Mr. Lincoln has the people; there is no doubt of this; but he...

GLC05603.01.02

[to Mary Todd Lincoln]

Last three pages of a longer letter. Recipient inferred based on content. Senator Sumner, en route with Mrs. Lincoln to City Point to meet up with the president, responds to her note regarding Lincoln's return to Washington in the wake of Secretary...

GLC05603.01.03

[Allegorical verses on slavery]

Written in Harriet Beecher Stowe's hand. Her clipped signature ("H B Stowe") has been pasted to the end of the poem. Despite being in Stowe's hand and having the addition of Stowe's signature, both poems are actually 1842 works on slavery by Henry...

GLC05570

Resolution of Congress dealing with the British occupation of N.Y.

GLC05571

to H. Hollingsworth re: order to purchase or seize food

[At height of Valley Forge supply crisis.]

GLC05581

Letters to his wife Nellie re: appointments, personal [decimalized]

GLC05585

to Nellie Taft

Discussing his evening the night before, his plans for today and tomorrow and mentions various friends in Cincinnati. Accompanied by letter of reference for nurse Mary Mack who does nothing but cook.

re: his 42d birthday, with letter of reference...

GLC05585.01

to Nellie Taft re: tired of living without his wife

"Charley and I agreed last night that we were tired of living without our wives. We don't feel quite respectable and we are confident we are not happy." Writes that he wants to get a railroad car for his wife and others to travel in comfort....

GLC05585.02

to Nellie Taft re: President McKinley, nomination, politics and campaigning

Mentions that President McKinley believes he has friends in Cincinnati. One person who he assumed was his friend would prefer to nominate someone else. Mentions that his walks on Syracuse Hill are for medical purposes.

GLC05585.03

to Nellie Taft re: news of friends, university president, golf games

Mentions that the new University president wants to make changes.

GLC05585.04

to Nellie Taft re: girls who have applied to be his nurse, cook, laundress, etc.

Accompanied by a description of one young woman.

GLC05585.05

to Alexander Johnson

Thanks Doctor Johnson for his earlier letter and papers containing, ". . . directions by which persons in whom the vital powers are suspended either by natural causes or by accident may be restored to live." Tells Johnson he will exert himself to...

GLC05586

to Jonathan Williams

Cabot, former United States Senator, informs Williams that he "must decline the Secretaryship of the Navy; to this determination I was ultimately brought by a full conviction that I cou'd not go through the labor of an office so difficult ... in...

GLC05588.01

Ordering troops to Lunenburg and Halifax

Ordering Col. Thomas to take troops to relieve the garrison at Lunenburg (N.S.) and then for the relieved officer to go to Halifax.

GLC05588.02

[Appointment of Captain William Conventry to Aide de Camp]

Countersigned by Deputy Secretary of the province Goldsbrow Banyar and witnessed by his clerk, John Godby. Includes official seal. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York .

GLC05588.04

to William Bingham

Sends a bill of exchange (not included) drawn by Messrs. Otis & Henley on Charles Pettit for $43,480.

GLC05588.05

to Raphael Semmes

Writes to Semmes about "my recollection of the capture of the Whaling Ship Levi Starbuck." Gives a detailed description of the events leading up to the ship's capture and the situation of the Levi Starbuck's prisoners on board -- "I most solemnly...

GLC05591

to Francis M. Rotch

Discusses placement of New York troops, losses at Antietam, and reinforcements. "Now, since the battle of Antietam the loss...of my whole brigade, is so great, that I would ask that six companies for each of the two N.Y. regts might be sent me."...

GLC05592

to Adi Meyers

Recipient is from Clear Creek, New York. Reports death of friend at Fair Oaks and mentions General O. O. Howard. Writes, "General Howard rode up to us & said 'The 64th Must not brake.' " On patriotic letterhead and envelope.

GLC05594

Cartes de visite of Farragut, Porter and Worden [decimalized]

Carte de visites of Admirals David G. Farragut, David D. Porter and John L. Worden.

GLC05595

David Glasgow Farragut

Depicts Farragut standing 3/4 length in Napoleonic pose, holding cap and wearing sword. Pencil inscription on verso (not DGD's writing) "Presented 1863 sent from N.O. [New Orleans]." Signed on mount and verso. Photographer imprint on verso.

GLC05595.01

Porter and Gen. Meade

Title from verso. Depicts David Dixon Porter and George G. Meade seated facing each other on opposite sides of small round table. Porter's hat is on the table. Meade wears one star. Photographer imprint on verso. Signed on mount.

GLC05595.02