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24 November 1862

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She talks about various animals on the farm like the oxen, the pig and the calves. She wishes she could send another care package.

GLC06588.254

22 October 1943

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Printed letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Writes that it was helpful of Lewis to arrange the broadcasting of Hoover's speech over WOL, a talk radio station in Washington, D.C. On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.

GLC07366.03

9 February 1891

Envelope

Title: Envelope

Envelope addressed to Henry Pitcher from the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions, dated 9 February 1891. This envelope also has notes in pencil about the death of Henry Pitcher January 6 1891 as a result of "Rheumatism of the heart very much aggravated by varicose veins. Also paralysis." It also mentions pensions drawn under two different Claim numbers, the "old" number is Certificate Number 477005, the "new" nuber is Certificat number 299743.

GLC06889.04.03

08 February 1943

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Printed letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

Hoover asks for help in raising money for the "Boys' Clubs of America" (now the Boys & Girls Clubs of America) by asking corporations for donations. He lists several corporations that gave donations of $500 the previous year, including: American Express Company, General Reinsurance Corporation, Biddle Purchasing Company, Stackpole Carbon Company, Weirton Steel Company, Jones & Laughlin Steel Company, United Air Lines Transport Corporation, Pitney-Bowes Postage Meter Company, Borden Company, Middle Atlantic Securities Corporation, J. Walter Thompson Company, with a pledge of $500 from…

GLC07366.02