1846-1972

Header Record

Title: Presidential collection [Decimalized .01-.28]

[decimalized 00162.01-00162.28]

GLC00162

April 2, 1846

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Ringold

Writing from camp on the Rio Grande, Taylor discusses current military matters. Reply to Ringold focuses on their common aggravations and the problems of being a soldier.

GLC00162.01

August 6, 1858

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cyrus W. Field

James Buchanan congratulates Field on his transatlantic telegraph enterprise. "Under the blessings of Divine Providence, I trust it may prove instrumental in promoting perpetual peace and friendship between the Kindred nations." Informs Field that he has not yet received Queen Victoria's dispatch.

GLC00162.03

April 7, 1883

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. E. Blair

Former President Hayes thanks Professor Blair for sending an article discussing the Civil War battle at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Corrects misinformation contained within the article, stating "The firing on Sumter in Charleston Harbor began Friday morning 12th April- the surrender was the next day Saturday. All day Saturday the whole North was aware of the attack and its details were discussed amid great Excitement in all the large cities."

GLC00162.04

March 30, 1896

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Parker

Grover Cleveland declines an invitation to a celebration of Shakespeare's birthday. He expresses his appreciation for the works of Shakespeare and writes "[s]urely if English speech supplies the token of united efforts for the good ...we will do well to fittingly honor the name and memory of William Shakespeare."

GLC00162.06

circa 1896

T. Arony Studio

Photograph signed

Title: [Cabinet card photograph of Grover Cleveland]

One photograph of Grover Cleveland dated circa 1896. It is a formal portrait, with Cleveland facing out, looking left. The photograph is mounted with a red border it is signed by Cleveland below the photograph. Also printed in red in the lower left corner is "Arony", with the address 87 Union Square, N.Y. in the lower right corner. This indicates that the photo was likely printed by the T. Arony Studio.

GLC00162.07

1897

Kitchell, Joseph Gray, 1862-

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Benjamin Harrison]

One photograph of Benjamin Harrison Dated 1897. The photo is a formal bust portrait, facing left. Clipped signature pasted onto the photograph at the bottom. Name Joseph Gray Kitchell carved into the mat at the lower right hand corner. Back has the studio seal and printing in green: Joseph Gray Kitchell/ High Class Photo Portraiture/Residence Studio/ 614 North Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis. Mounted with a white paper mat and then on dark green patterned cardboard.

GLC00162.09

March 17, 1896

U.G. Duffield & Co., fl. 1896

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of William McKinley]

One photograph of William McKinley dater March 17, 1896. A Bas-relief bust portrait, of McKinley facing right. McKinley's face has been raised and contoured to create a 3-dimensional illusion. It is signed on the lower portion of the frame. There is a tag glued onto the back of the frame with torn lower left corner. On the tag is "Bas-relief Photographs/ U. G. Duffield & Co.,/ General Agents,/ [O]dd Fellows Temple. Philadelphia." Typed in a smaller typeface, in the lower left corner where the tag has been torn reads, "Patented March 17, 1896,/ Other Patents Pending." Photograph framed in…

GLC00162.12

27 October 1917

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Header Record

Title: to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]

Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration, received 30 October. Pages two and four have been written vertically by Theodore Roosevelt. Accompanied with photograph. [decimalized .13.01 - .13.02]

GLC00162.13

July 26, 1937

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

Condolence letter sent after the death of Strauss's father. Strauss had served as Hoover's administrative assistant when Hoover was the U.S. Food Administrator in 1917. Written on Hoover's personal stationery.

GLC00162.15

1928

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut]

One photograph of Herbert Hoover with his dog, King Tut dated 1928. The photograph was used as a 1928 campaign photograph. Shows Hoover standing outdoors while holding the paws of his dog, King Tut. Inscribed and signed: "To R. J. Phillips With kind Regards of Herbert Hoover" below the picture.

GLC00162.16

1938

Swamy, fl. 1938

Sketch signed

Title: [Signed pencil portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt]

Signed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the artist "Swamy," dated 1938.

GLC00162.18

circa 1950

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Harry Truman]

One photograph of Harry S. Truman dated circa 1950. Depicts Truman at his desk reading the Bible, facing toward his right. Signed and inscribed "Kindest regards to Nathan Josselson. Harry Truman" on the mat below the picture. Outermost mat has a gold border around the picture opening.

GLC00162.20

circa 1945

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower]

One Photograph of Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower dated circa 1945. Signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower in green ink to Captain C.G. Dilingsworth, "In memory of a pleasant trip on his great and happy ship." Portrait of Eisenhower as a five star general. Undated but probably before assuming the Presidency and possibly before becoming President of Columbia University.

GLC00162.23

July 19, 1968

Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

Richard M. Nixon thanks Admiral Strauss for his influence in gaining the endorsement of President Eisenhower in the 1968 presidential election, referred to as "the historic decision announced by the General last night." Written on Nixon's personal stationery.

GLC00162.26

February 25, 1972

Nixon, Pat, 1912-1993

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss and Alice H. Strauss

Pat Nixon sends a postcard picturing the Monument to the People's Heroes with greetings from Peking, China. Written during the Richard Nixon-Zhou Enlai talks on the first ever presidential visit to China. Also signed "RN" by Richard Nixon.

GLC00162.27

1971

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Signed photograph of Richard Nixon]

One signed photograph of Richard Nixon date 1971. Shows Nixon sitting at a table, glasses in hand, and an out of focus photo of David and Nancy Eisenhower over his right shoulder.

GLC00162.28

20 May 1843

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Quotation on love]

Six line poetic quotation on love. "Love should be pure harmless as pilgrims kisses on the shrines of virgin martyrs, . . ." Docket states "Mrs. D. P. Madison, lady of the late President, her own composition and writing."

GLC00163

August 31, 1827

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Clay

President Adams, writing to Secretary of State Clay, defends Joel R. Poinsett, the American ambassador to Mexico, against accusations of Masonism. Describes Congress' accusations as "vague, indefinite and sustained by no better evidence than morbid suspicions." Rejects calls to recall Poinsett.

GLC00104

January 10, 1832

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Decatur

Responding to Decatur's letter, Adams will find it "highly gratifying" if he is able to aid Decatur in advancing her claim currently before Congress. Decatur was attempting to secure a pension for service rendered by her husband, Commodore Stephen Decatur, who died in a duel in 1820.

GLC00105

October 1808

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Printed document signed

Title: [Thomas Jefferson's defense of the Embargo Act of 1807]

Sent to Elijah Brown, Jr. Esq. Circular sent in response to criticisms of the Embargo Act of 1807 by people in the town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Explains and defends the Embargo Act as a recourse for securing the United States' rights to freely navigate the ocean. Argues it is "the only honorable expedient for avoiding war." Jefferson received the petition from Brown on 13 October 1808. GLC00016 is a similar printed letter from another town in Massachusetts (now Maine), though it is the result of a different printing.

GLC00115.01

3 July 1832

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of J. John Harris McNeal for forgery]

Countersigned by Secretary of State Edward Livingston. McNeal had been sentenced to two years hard labor at a penitentiary. Pardoned on account of mental illness at the recommendation of the jury and the judge who tried the case.

GLC00115.02

July 17, 1804

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to Dudley Porter, Jr. & Co.

The letter gives advice to a ship owner whose vessel was seized near Dominica. He informs them that they must apply to the British government for relief. Written as secretary of state. Address leaf has been separated.

GLC00116

December 8, 1810

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Stephen Du Ponceau

Madison thanks Du Ponceau for a copy and commends his translation of Bynkershoek's "Treatise on the Law of War." Continues with the comments: "A nation which appeals to law, rather to force, is particularly bound to understand the use of the instrument by which it wishes to maintain its rights...When the sword alone is the law, there is less inconsistency if not more propriety in neglecting those Teachers of right and duty."

GLC00117

March 21, 1884

Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886

Letter signed

Title: to Levi P. Morton

Chester Alan Arthur introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled, consistenly with your duties..." to Pulitzer. Written on executive stationery with header: Executive Mansion, Washington. Stationery watermarked as Royal Irish Linen Marcus Ward & Co. Number 143 is underlined and written in the upper left hand corner. One black and white bust engraving of Chester A. Arthur included.

GLC00118.02