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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes another letter from England mentioning his continued journeys. He mentioned meeting up with a roomate's old school chum, and being bored from their talk. He also says he got a V-Mail from Olive and that he regrets not being home for...

GLC09614.16

to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes from England, he just recieved Olive's letters from the 9th and 10th of October, and says he is sorry for not telling her something sooner, and that he wasn't aware of how worried it made her. He mentions the food and how everywhere...

GLC09614.17

to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he received a V-Mail from Olive, and two Christmas boxes with candy and fruitcake inside. He mentions their friend Isobel going to Florida saying that it isn't the season for it. Coddaire also mentions that one of the theaters...

GLC09614.18

to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he sent Olive a package with a few books he thinks she will get a kick out of. He also says he recieved a box from her, with olives, bullion cubes, crackers and a can of tomato juice. He request that Olive send him some...

GLC09614.19

[Collection of Los Angeles newspapers, 1942-1945][Decimalized .001-.214]

Collection of newspaper clippings related to World War II dated 1942-1945. Consist of 102 items belonging to various Los Angeles area newspaper publications including: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Herald Examiner and the Los Angeles Daily Herald...

GLC09619

[World War II letters and memorabilia of Robert L. Stone] [Decimalized .001-.423]

World War II letters and memorabilia of 1st Lieutenant and Bombardier, Robert L. Stone. The letters and memorabilia were donated by his wife, Sheila M. Stone in Memory of Robert L.Stone and family, January 18, 2017. The bulk of the collection is from...

GLC09620

Register and Vote

One poster entitled, "Register and Vote," dated 1965. Front lists days, times, and locations of voter registration with a bullet point list of reasons citizens must register, indicating "All You Need Is Some Identification--Such As A Utility Bill or...

GLC09623

The Child's Anti-Slavery Book: Containing a Few Words About American Slave Children. And Stories of Slave-Life.

This is a children's storybook filled with tales of slavery. There are 5 sections. The first is about the institution of slavery and explaining to children what slavery means. The second through the fifth sections are stories about particular people.

GLC09624

Eulogy of General Alexander Hamilton, Pronounced at the Request of the Citizens of Boston, July 26, 1804

A published eulogy of Alexander Hamilton given by Harrison Gray Otis on July 26, 1804, 14 days after Hamilton's death. This work follows the accomplishments of Hamilton from a young man to his death. Focusing on his intelligence and role in the...

GLC09625

[Collection of letters belonging to Richard DiChristina, 1969-1970] [Decimalized .01-.24]

Collection of letters exchanged between Joyce Robinson and Richard DiChristina dated 1969-1970. Consists of 38 letters pertaining to their engagement, DiChristina's enlistment and life for Robinson in the states. DiChristina was a Private E1 in the...

GLC09626

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 11, 1969. He writes that he is going to basic training and is working his way towards a three-day pass so that he can come home. He mentions that he will see a dentist...

GLC09626.01.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He informs Joyce to tell
Carl that it is difficult being away from your loved ones. He writes that he wishes he could spell better so he could express all he...

GLC09626.02.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 15, 1969. He writes that he is a "CQ Runner" and is responsible for passing messages at Fort Dix. He will be returning home on the fourth week of his training. He writes...

GLC09626.02.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that all of the men in his camp are writing to their "girls." They are also in the process of shining their shoes. Rich asks Joyce not to go out every...

GLC09626.02.03

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that he is in basic training. Updates that he is Private E1 in the second platoon in Company A, 6th Battalion, 3rd Battery Brigade. He is expected to be...

GLC09626.03.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robison from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 16, 1969. He writes that his platoon
was working for seventeen hours. He will be taking a truck-driving test on June 19 at 5:30 am. He mentions that he must also take a gun...

GLC09626.03.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated une 26, 1969. He writes he is happy to have spoken to Joyce and will call her again on Monday night. He asks her if they can get married when he comes home. DiChristina informs...

GLC09626.04

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 7, 1969. He writes that his troop is
"camping" with no light, hot water, or bathroom facilities. It has been raining all day and night, and they marched for two hours. He...

GLC09626.05.01

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. Included with the letter is a Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

GLC09626.06

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina writes that he shot 42 on the rifle test and that he "will get a metal [sic] Baby I will." He mentions how hot the weather is and that he received the picture she sent him...

GLC09626.07.01

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to her schoolwork
and Richard's basic training. She mentions her expected trip to visit Richard at Fort Dix. Relays that she will stop at her Uncle Bob's...

GLC09626.08

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to visiting Richard's mother, updates on family members and attending a performance of Romeo and Juliet. She mentions she visited Richard's mother and...

GLC09626.09.01

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards [Decimalized .01- .48]

The Red Menace collection, Children's Crusade Against Communism consists of 53 cards. There were originally 48 cards printed by the Philadelphia-based Bowman Gum Company in 1951. There are duplicates of #5. Hill 303 (GLC09267.05), #6. Landing at...

GLC09627

[to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler]

Hamilton writes to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler to confirm his engagement to her daughter, Elizabeth Schuyler. He expresses his sincerity in his feelings writing, "I leave it to my conduct rather than expressions to testify the sincerity of my...

GLC09628

[Five letters to family members][Decimalized .01-.05]

Five letters to family members including Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and Mrs. Philip J. Schuyler.

GLC09629