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to "my darling"

re: delighted, have told everybody (unknown reason) Written at Fort Omaha

GLC05201.028

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the day that he has spent on the firing range. He also expresses frustration about the rumors circulating concerning when they are to get married.

GLC09120.064

to Estelle Spero

Diamond explains that the weekend pass that he had been granted for the coming weekend may be retracted as the corporal has threatened to "knife" him, meaning being given a gig or some other punishment. Sidney describes his day which has consisted...

GLC09120.106

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes attending a bull fight in El Paso.

GLC09120.147

to Estelle Spero

Diamond congratulates Estelle on her "junior phi-beta Kappa appointment". He tells her that his expert gunner exam is the following day.

GLC09120.156

to Estelle Spero

Diamond expresses his distress at having been asked to chaperone the soldiers' Christmas Eve party. He again describes his attempts at learning how to drive a jeep.

GLC09120.157

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the ways in which he celebrated Christmas.

GLC09120.160

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes having conducted a military investigation

GLC09120.161

to Estelle Spero

Diamond promises Estelle that he is not having sex with his "women". Instead, he just practices old jokes, eats and dances with them. Sidney continues to describe his journey down South and the types of homes and scenes that he has passed.

GLC09120.201

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he is "desperately in love".

GLC09120.202

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the East Texan scenery that he is surrounded by.

GLC09120.203

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the company mascot, Mabel the dog, digging a slit trench for herself to sleep in.

GLC09120.204

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

One day he ran into a Doctor Coventry who persuaded him to stay with him. They went to a church now used as a hospital. He met Will in Alexandria.

GLC02161.018

Albumen print of McKinney.

Albumen print of McKinney in uniform.

GLC02179.01.045

Calendar. Monday, December 28, 1863.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.176

Memorial…To the Congress of the Confederate States….

GLC06745.200

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border on recto; Anthony imprint on verso. "Grant" penciled on lower third of image. "#134" penciled on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper left.

GLC07808.011

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with Winder stamp and cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #13 and 14.

GLC07808.012

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Verso contains imprint of Fredericks, and pencil notations: "U.S. Grant," "60.00," and "104." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #12 and 14.

GLC07808.013

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Verso contains imprint of Fredericks and pencil notation "Grant." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #12 and 13.

GLC07808.014

[Oval bust portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in civilian dress]

Oval seated portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. White mount with pencil inscription on verso: "Genl. U.S. Grant, Dec 9 1872, with his autograph written on face of photograph." Date and autograph below image are severely...

GLC07808.041

[Albumen of Ulysses S. Grant]

White mount with gold edges. Vignette bust portrait of Grant in civilian dress. Retouching visible on hair, beard, and clothing.

GLC07808.042

[record from Mount Pleasant General Hospital]

GLC02750.133

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary was discharged from military service on 18 February 1863

GLC02750.140

to the commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

GLC02750.141

Communication of the Secretary of War... Dec. 7, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President...Dec. 7, 1864.

GLC06745.277

[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]

Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese text on verso.
From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both sides of Ford...

GLC09547.17

to Sanondess Jenks

Writing to his wife, Jenks describes a previously battle, stating "O my God I never want to witness another day like that yet I come out unharmed … for from seven to eight hours our regiment was exposed to a perfect storm of iron hale."

GLC02750.006

to unknown

Assistant Adjutant General Chase states that Private Nelson Niles has been transferred and requests that the recipient (possibly Ethan A. Jenks) send Niles' Descriptive Roll. Written at Camp Carrington.

GLC02750.010

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Imprint of Anthony on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper right.

GLC07808.024

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with imprint on bottom recto: "U. S. Grant, Lt.-Gen., U.S.A., Photographed in the open field, March 15, 1865, by Warren, Waltham. Imprint of Warren on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.025

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with printed caption below image: "Gen. Grant and Schuyler Colfax." Vignette bust portraits of Grant (in uniform) and Colfax (in civilian dress) superimposed next to one another. Photograph from painting or engraving.

GLC07808.030

An Act for raising and compleating this State's Quota of the Continental Army

This document is an Act for raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It includes an updated list of towns and counties with numbers of men to be mustered from each, including those which are considered "delinquent" and have...

GLC03657.06

[To Mr. and Mrs. Worcester]

Writes to Mr. and Mrs. Day expressing sympathy for the death of their son, John. Writes, "Another name has been added to the martyrs who have falled for our country."

GLC03974.26

[Instructions for Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty]

Instructions and training issued by the War Department.

GLC03974.35

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is up to ten missions and his mail is coming in very slowly. One Christmas package has arrived safely and it's a "real treat to feast on some good cookies and candies." He enclosed a check [not included] to his father to...

GLC09620.147

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He mailed a Christmas present for Bee to his father's office so she wouldn't see it. He sent six colorful guest towels and a "lovely cover for her bed tray." As it's hard to find nice things, he's been buying gifts as he sees them...

GLC09620.149

to Jane Stone Goodfriend

Addressed to "Aunt Jane." He thanks her for the beautifully wrapped packages, treats, and reading materials. He's flown twelve missions and it's going to be a long haul. The living conditions aren't great and every time it rains "it's like living in...

GLC09620.150

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He wrote this letter on his birthday, and it's just another day closer to coming home. He thanks his father for the "swell birthday letter" and generous war bonds. He hopes to be home soon so they can catch up. He's still at...

GLC09620.151

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All of his family's letters have been coming in regularly and they are very appreciated. A package of food arrived and he thanks them for some of his favorite "eats." He has completed thirty-one missions and he only has nine...

GLC09620.166

Route Forecast Guam to---ChiChi Jima

A route forecast document detailing types of clouds, at various heights, wind speeds, and overall weather forecast.

GLC09620.167

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Good news! He found a note from Barry in his tent and took a run over to see how he was doing. "If he'd been on a football week-end, he couldn't have looked healthier." Barry will by flying back to the states to enter the V...

GLC09620.168

General Order

A brief General Order announcing Robert L. Stone's appointment as "Aide-de-Camp to Major General Leland S. Hobbs, United States Army."

Signed by Melvin W. Reed, Major, AGD, Adjutant.

GLC09620.189

Separation Qualification Record

A record of Robert L. Stone's military service and training.
It is signed by Robert L. Stone and W.W. Von Schlichten, "MAJ. AGD." Contains handwritten notes by Bob Stone.

GLC09620.191

Already Pocked

A clipping from a magazine of a bombing target. The caption reads "already pocked by hundreds of bomb hits, Iwo Jima rocks again under massive Dec. 7 strike, the heaviest of the Pacific war."

GLC09620.227

to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 9, 1942. This letter is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. William says he just arrived at the new base where he will be...

GLC09683.03

to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 17, 1942. This letter is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. William writes that the money and a Christmas card arrived and asks...

GLC09683.06

to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated March 20, 1943. William writes that he got the money she recently sent to him and he is sore about it. He also hopes she is having a good time with Ray and the family and asks her to wish them...

GLC09683.08

to Dorothy Silbiger

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Dorothy Silbiger dated March 27, 1943. Jules complains to Dorothy that he hasn't heard from her husband, Richard, in almost a month. Jules mentions that in Dorothy's last letter to him, she mentioned seeing him in a...

GLC09684.06

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated December 19, 1943. Lenore writes that she sent a package with a Christmas gift for Dorothy although it is addressed to Richard. She is glad that he received the package she sent...

GLC09684.18

to Marianne Dooliule

One letter from D. A. Dooliule to Marianne Dooliule dated March 24, 1944. Dooliule writes that he just arrived at Maxwell Field and he is not sure if he will like it as it seems pretty strict. He describes the atmosphere during meals and complains...

GLC09686.02

Egyptian Flag Goes up in Gaza

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated March 17, 1957. Shows two soldiers on a roof raising the Egyptian flag. There are six armed soldiers on the ground standing at attention. The attached press release states that the flag is...

GLC09677.22

Signal Mirror Replaces Paddle Waver

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated March 25, 1957. Shows a plane coming in to land on the deck of a ship. The attached press release describes the new technology of a signal mirror that takes the risk out of carrier landings...

GLC09677.23

Western Africa

JB00101

Yank The Army Weekly: British Edition [(December 19, 1943)]

JB00107

Anti-Slavery Tracts. No. 5. The Inter-State Slave Trade

JB00113

Anti-Slavery Tracts. No. 11 Disunion Our Wisdom And Our Duty.

JB00114

Anti-Slavery Tracts. No. 12.

JB00115

Anti-Slavery Tracts. No. 15. What Have We, As Individuals, To Do With Slavery?

JB00116

Anti-Slavery Tracts. No. 17. The God of the Bible Against Slavery

JB00117

Oroonoko; A Tragedy, in Five Acts.

JB00124

The Happy Negro

JB00125

The New York Herald [No. 23,957 (March 27, 1902)]

One issue of The New York Herald dated March 27, 1902. Issue contains ads and public notices. Some articles of note are; the announcement of the death of Cecil Rhodes, German citizens leaving their homes as a result of harsh taxes, multiple articles...

GLC09791.29

Civil Rights Marchers Reach Montgomery

One wirephoto of marchers with Martin Luther King Jr., and his wife Coretta Scott King at the front. Wire transfers describes marchers as a "stream," as they walked 50 miles from Selma, Alabama. Protesters carry American flags. On reverse side is an...

GLC09737.05

Stage protest march

One wirephoto entitled, "Stage Protest March," taken by the Associated Press dated March 16, 1965. Image is of a
crowd of Black protesters holding signs that read, "Gas is Nazism." Wire transfer information states that 2,000 people attended the...

GLC09716.06

Hog Killing Time in Dixie

One black and white photograph dated December 16, 1918. Image is of four Black people in front of a cooking area and two pigs hanging. On the reverse side is a note that reads, "Hog-Killing Time. In Dixie." Also listed is the date and location of...

GLC09724.08

March Halted

One wirephoto entitled, "March Halted," taken by Associated Press dated March 15, 1965. Image is of C.T. Vivian linked in arms with Dana McLean Greely. Sheriff James Clark and other police officers blocks their path. Wire transfer information...

GLC09734.15

Another Day, Another Confrontation

One wirephoto entitled, "Another Day, Another Confrontation," taken by Associated Press dated March 15, 1965. Images is of police officers blocking a large crowd of demonstrators with police cars. Wire transfer information states that Sheriff James...

GLC09734.16

[Protesters at the Alabama State Capitol]

One photograph of a protest dated March 16, 1965. Image is of demonstrators blocked by barricades and police officers as others look on from the steps of the State Capitol.

GLC09734.17

Tenting Tonight

One wirephoto entitled, "Tenting Tonight" taken by Associated Press dated March 21, 1965. Image is of a group of marchers resting on blankets on the ground as they prepare to continue the Selma to Montgomery March. Wire transfer information states...

GLC09734.18

[Demonstrators cross Edmund Pettus Bridge during a march for voting rights in Selma, Alabama]

One photograph taken by the Associated Press dated March 22, 1965. Image is an aerial view of a dense crowd of marchers crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on March 21, 1965.

GLC09734.19

Civil Rights Marchers Swarm On the Capitol

One wirephoto entitled, "Civil Rights Marchers Swarm On the Capitol," taken by Associated Press dated March 26, 1965. Image is of a crowd in front of the Alabama State Capitol on the final day of the Selma to Montgomery march. Wire transfer...

GLC09734.20

[Brigadier General Henry V. Graham supervises the voting rights march to Selma]

One photograph taken by the Ledger Enquirer dated March 25, 1965. Image is of Brigadier General Henry V. Graham walking towards demonstrators gathered in the plaza of the State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.

GLC09734.21

to Nancy Rimkus

One letter to Nancy dated December 26, 1967. Describes dreary weather in Italy due to rain and wind. Plans to travel to Rome once he has the opportunity and the weather is better.

GLC09751.19

to Norm Dykya

One letter dated Sunday, December 8 from Tony. Asks that he or someone with a car could pick him up from O'Hare Airport on December 13th since he will be flying home. Lists six arrival and departure times that he may be travelling on.

GLC09751.13

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One Christmas greeting card from Robert A. Wineiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 7, 1942. Depicts a dog in a red sweater and a cigarette siting in an ashtray. The cigarette smoke spells out, "Greetings." Written at Camp Forrest

GLC09611.027

To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

Letter dated Seoul, December 19, 1950, addressed to his wife. Notifying her that he is safe in Seoul, believes his Air Force unit may be the only left. Describes impact of cannon explosions causing tents to shake.

GLC09598.10

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 15, 1943. Robert relays that things are the same on base. His company has put on training demonstrations including, "airplanes demonstrate strafing and artillery firing & etc."...

GLC09611.044

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Kennith Moyer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 20, 1943. Kenneth responds to Leonard's request to know more about where he is located asserting that "to put it mildly and avoid cuss words this is a hell hole. Hotness, no grass -...

GLC09611.045

[Circular letter from McCarthy for President campaign and RPM: Martin Luther King Jr., March 16, 1968 Speaks to the California Democratic Council] [Decimalized .01-.02]

One circular letter campaigning to Senator Eugene McCarthy to be elected as president. A quote by Martin Luther King Jr. is used. Housed separately is a recording of Dr. King's speech to the California Democratic Council. (found in Folder 5)

GLC09641.15

to "Dear Friend"

One circular letter to either subscribers or other type of recipients. Mentions the efforts of the SCLC pertaining to protests in Selma which President Johnson had recognized as a significant historical event. Calls for a contribution to fund...

GLC09641.21.01

Some Important Fiscal Facts About SCLC

One item from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference mailing list dated 1965. Item is labelled as "Some Important Fiscal Facts About SCLC." The document details that no one in SCLC receives a salary, that an audit is completed by a C.P.A...

GLC09641.21.02

[Donation envelope to SCLC]

One pre-paid piece of mail addressed to Martin Luther King Jr., at SCLC Headquarters. Envelope contains a form to be filled out by the donor. "I am pleased to contribute to $ ____ to advance human dignity in the United States."

GLC09641.21.03

[Engraving of James Monroe]

Portrait engraving of James Monroe, shown from chest up. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.

GLC04823.03

J.Q. Adams

Bust engraving of John Quincy Adams. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.

GLC04823.02

James Monroe

Bust engraving of James Monroe. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.

GLC04823.05

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A waist up photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a tropical tree.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071.

GLC09620.252

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a tropical tree.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071.

GLC09620.253

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a building with his hands in pockets.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071, when he was in...

GLC09620.254

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a building with his hands behind his back.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when he was...

GLC09620.255

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of pineapple-like tree with his hands in pockets. Shadow of unknown photographer visible.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these...

GLC09620.256

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of pineapple-like tree with his hands behind his back. Shadow of unknown photographer visible.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these...

GLC09620.257

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a building with one hand in his pocket.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when he was in...

GLC09620.258

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of trees with his hands behind his back.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when he was in...

GLC09620.259

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A half body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a wall with his hands behind his back.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when he was in...

GLC09620.260

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform sitting on a small hill and looking away from the camera.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when he was in...

GLC09620.261

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform sitting on a small hill and looking at the camera.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when he was in March...

GLC09620.262

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing on a patch of grass with trees in the background and hands behind his back.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with...

GLC09620.263

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A half body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a tropical plant with his hands behind his back.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when...

GLC09620.264

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone in Uniform]

A full body photograph of Robert L. Stone in his Army Air Forces officer uniform standing in front of a tree with his hands in his pockets.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" were sent with GLC09620.071 when he was in...

GLC09620.265