7 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that they will have to send V-Mails more often as the radio announced that the use of air mail stamps will not guarantee delivery by air mail. He also thanks Olive foe the socks, gloves, and big squares. He mentions getting a hors d’oeuvres set from Delmar. He sent a air mail letter last night but as Olive will most likly get the V-Mail first he notes that his address has changed as he is now in Headquarters Company.

GLC09614.11

9 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that it was a field day with the mail and that he got three air mails, two V-Mails, and one letter. The letter was from his father and dated in October, but everything else was from February. He also got a box from Mrs. Salter with fruit cake, candy, gum, soap and jelly. He mentions that he plans to send home some postcards as souvenirs.

GLC09614.12

12 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he got four packages, and two V-Mails with mail this morning. Two boxes were from Olive, one from Gloria, and one from Gladys. The "loot" was plum pudding, rum sauce, cookies, candy, a jar of cheese, tuna, chocolate bars, loose chocolate, a cartoon book, Esquire, writing paper, envelopes and pencils. He also mentions that one of the letters was from her dated March 1st, writing thats "what I call service." He also mentions that soon he will have leave and will go to England possibly Rockdale to visit some friends.

GLC09614.13

15 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he had a bunch of mail, four V-Mails, and two letters. One letter from Bill Elder, and one from Isobel and Jack which was dated March 9th. The V-Mails were from her and were from the 2-5th of March. He mentions that the name of a town was censored in his letter even though he was told "we could mention any town within twenty-five miles." He mentions that Bill Elder sent him a cut out of the "Transcript" with a picture of Carl and an article about him being wounded and recieving the heart. He was also sent a "house-organ from St. Francis Church with updates of parisioners…

GLC09614.14

31 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: 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 Easter. He is sorry to hear about Pa's rupture, and says that he hopes he takes care of himself. Coddaire also writes about booby trapping a fellow soldiers bed, as the guy kept talking about booby traps. He finishes the letter by mentioning that he was going to look into taking hospitality rations when he goes to visit his friends up North.

GLC09614.16

8 April 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: 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 by him is upper crust and small portions. He finishes by saying that he plans for their next anniversary to be spent together.

GLC09614.17

10 April 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: 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 had horrible accoustics, so him and another man put blankets up lining the walls to imporove them. He also writes that he is going to see a play, St, Joan, in town and that it will be good to see a live performance again.

GLC09614.18

16 April 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: 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 sunglasses as he can't find any he likes. Coddaire mentions that all the mail must have caught up to him as he hasn't gotten that much lately, and that it might be some time before he can send anything to her as he is about to go on furlough. He mentions that he is sorry that her cherry tree isn't doing well but writes, "Anyway it might have been a…

GLC09614.19

1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jim Hughes, 82nd Airborne, 1968 [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of letters belonging to Jim Hughes dated 1968. Consists of five letters during Hughes time in the 82nd Airborne. Letters are written to his mother, Wilma Primer Hughes and pertains to life on the base, activities, financial matters and updates on friends.

GLC09615

1 March 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 1, 1968. Hughes informs his mother of his time remaining in the war, requesting pocket calendars to mark down the remaining days. Mentions getting his "rank right back" as his squad leader has recommended him for the PFC or E-3. With regard to military activity, he relays that training has been occupying his time yet "everything is still confused being this a new outfit and all" and that the state of the supply system is affecting operations. As in Hughes' other letters to his mother, he comments on his finances in…

GLC09615.01

12 March 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 12, 1968. Notifies his mother that has he received his birthday card from her and asks her if she has received his paycheck yet. He mentions that he has written to his Uncle B.J. as well as Mr. Coughlin, his former baseball coach. Hughes has a term of nine to ten months left before ending military duty and contemplates options of enrolling in college or obtaining a security guard position after leaving the service. He remarks that not much but guard duty has been occupying his enlisted time as of recent and closes by…

GLC09615.02

20 March 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 20, 1968. Hughes states that his unit may be going to a main highway on March 21 to fulfill guard duty. He requests playing cards specifying that they should be plastic to resist the humidity and $40 from his paycheck. He mentions Carolyn and Dick and "the Dude" whom he suggests should consult with Air Force or Navy recruiters because in Hughes' opinion enlisting in these divisions won't require him to go to Vietnam.

GLC09615.03

9 April 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 9, 1968. Requests plastic playing cards that he has requested from his mother. He mentions that the money she recently sent him has already been "won back" and that by being paid again he is "ahead of the game." He expresses concern for Pat, mentions Margaret, Carolyn and Carrie Jean, and states that the weather has been hot.

GLC09615.04

15 April 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 15, 1968. Wishes her a Happy Easter and complains of the lack of Catholic chaplains and the inability to go to church. He mentions a number of friends and family noting that men are "getting drafted left and right" while some are going home. He expresses his strong desire to leave. Hughes informs his mother that his unit will soon be moving south. In a postscript, Hughes mentions Pat as in other letters and mentions he has not yet received the playing cards he requested from his mother. As in his prior letters, he…

GLC09615.05

1916

Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Printed document

Title: The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee Intstitute, Alabama A School Located in the "Black Belt" of the South

Tuskegee Institute information pamphlet with donation pledge form attached. The pamphlet is broken into 5 parts named; What Tuskegee Stands For, What Tuskegee Has Done, What Tuskegee is and Teaches, What Tuskegee Needs, A Special Need. The first section details the founding of Tuskegee Institute, as well as the charitable nature, including free tuition for all students. The second section details the history of the school, as well as how many people have attended and are impacted by the institute. The third section details what is taught in the school including "brickmaking, tailoring,…

GLC09616

1865

De Marsan, H., fl. 1865

Printed document

Title: Oil on the Brain

A song sheet with the lyrics of a song "Oil on the Brain." It is about the oil rush and people who have discovered oil as a means of wealth. The lyrics to the song are surrounded by an artistic border with depictions of people.

GLC09617

1942-1945

Various

Header Record

Title: [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. Includes newspaper maps, magazine clippings, with fuel ration stamps. Newsmaps focused on a specific region concerned with World War II. This includes specific fronts and areas of combat as well as areas of importance for war industry on both the Allies and Axis powers. Each map explains the importance of the area and in some cases shows troop…

GLC09619

1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Poster

Title: 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 Driver's License". Reverse contains photos of Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner with the text "These Men Are Martys To the Cause of FREEDOM!" and "In June, 1964 they lost their lives for the RIGHT to REGISTER and VOTE".

GLC09623

1859

American Tract Society

Book

Title: 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

1804

Otis, Harrison Gray, 1765-1848.

Pamphlet

Title: 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 creation of the government. There is a slight mention of Hamilton's publication of the Reynolds pamphlet "He shrunk from the imputation of misconduct in public life; and if his judgment ever misled him, it was only when warped by an excessive eagerness to vindicate himself at the expense of his discretion."

GLC09625

1969-1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: [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 second platoon Co.A., 6th Bn., 3rd Bat Bde, in basic military training at Fort Dix, New Jersey and then serving in Vietnam as a P.F.C. in the third platoon, Co.A,. 1st Bn 8 Infantry, 4 Division. At the time of the letters, they were each in their early 20s and late teens.

GLC09626

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Header Record

Title: 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 Inchon (GLC09627.06), #11. Fleeing the Reds (GLC09627.11), #16. Negro GIs Hold Line (GLC09627.16), #17. War in Malaya (GLC09627.17), #39. Soviet Rocket Fighter (GLC09627.39). Card #23, Ghost City was later acquired and cataloged as GLC09706. The cards were regarded as "ideological bubblegum," in an article by the Sydney Morning Herald on May 18,…

GLC09627

14 April 1780

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter

Title: [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 affection for her, the respect I have for her parents, the desire I shall always feel to justify their confidence and merit their friendship."

GLC09628

1787

Church, Angelica, 1756-1814

Header Record

Title: [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

February 1, 1787

Church, Angelica, 1756-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

Angelica writes to her sister Elizabeth to announce that she will be coming to America in the spring as her health is good and all preparations are made. She mentions a Lady of both of theirs acquaintance and her lack of politeness in reciprocating invitations to events. Angelica inquires in her nephew Philip's education, and asks Elizabeth to "embrace my brother tell him how much I depend on him to form Philip for his country."

GLC09629.01