08/20/1945

Print

Title: [Arrival of Japanese peace party at IE Shima]

On front of print: "Shadow of C-54 falls upon Son of the (setting) Sun on arrival at IE SHIMA, 20 August 1945, enroute to Manila."

GLC09546.04

1945

Print

Title: Lt. Gen. Kawabe, leads Japanese peace party

Front of print: "Lt. Gen. KAWABE (at right), Vice-Chief of Staff of Imperial General Staff, leads Japanese peace party of 16 officials."

GLC09546.05

16 October 1863

Slayton, Asa W., fl. 1862-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Stricklan

Asa requests the return of a contraband cook by the name of George Washington who left the 25th Michigan under persuasion of officers from the 5th Ohio. [On the same piece of paper is the return letter.] 1863/10/18 Seargon, NJ, Colonel Commily to Asa W. Slayton Commily found George Washington among the 50th brigade. He vows to send him back on the first train in Munfordville. Expresses willingness to arrested the Captain who was harboring Washington and offers Slayton the opportunity to press charges, as he will send the captain to Lamillla for trial.

GLC03955.05

25 July 1868

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Typed document

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Tabeguache, Muache, Capote, Weeminuche, Vampa, Grand River, and Uintah Bands of Ute Indians

concluded March 2, 1868 proclaimed November 6, 1868

GLC04099.78

16 February 1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Typed document

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians

concluded July 3, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.79

16 February 1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Typed document

Title: Amendatory Treaty to the Treaty of June 9, 1863 between the United States of America and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians

concluded August 13, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.80

7 March 1864

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Typed document

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Bands of Shoshonee Indians

concluded July 2, 1863 proclaimed June 7, 1869

GLC04099.81

26 June 1866

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Typed document

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Western Bands of Shoshonee Indians

concluded October 1, 1863 proclaimed October 21, 1869

GLC04099.82

2 July 1863

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Typed document

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Klamath and Moadac Tribes and Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians

concluded October 14, 1864 proclaimed February 17, 1870

GLC04099.83

June 2, 1893

Sate, I. G. W., fl. 1893

Typed letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

In response to his request, he sends GMP a Legislative Directory.

GLC00687.144

June 3, 1893

Christian Arbitration and Peace Society, fl. 1893

Typed letter

Title: to George May Powell

They protest the discrimination against Chinese people from and on American shores, citing statistics of imports and exports with Hong Kong. There are two copies.

GLC00687.145

June 18, 1899

Gilbert, Mary L., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. George May Powell

She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.

GLC00687.147

October 19, 1899

Cameron, William A.B., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.

GLC00687.148

June 18, 1905

Sunderlin, Kate, fl. 1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only Christian and twentieth-century way of settling disputes, and hopes for a speedy process.

GLC00687.149

1861-1877

Arbitration Forum

Printed document

Title: [Arbitration Council flyer]

A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904 Methodist General Conference, the Presbyterian General Assembly, the Congregational Triennial, the Episcopal Triennial, and the International W.C.T.U., all with a role in stopping the South African War.

GLC00687.150

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Editor, England & the Boers

He writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of the topic.

GLC00687.151

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Typed letter signed

Title: to U. S. Senate

Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."

GLC00687.152

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."

GLC00687.153

1861-1877

Petition

Title: [Petition]

The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.

GLC00687.154

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: Memorial

The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests, making the subject of tree culture an educational branch of study, and requiring the planting of trees for the use of public lands.

GLC00687.155

1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Pamphlet

Title: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York

The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have been fireproofed. They discuss several different architectural possibilities in buildings as well as other structures, including sidewalks, piers, walls, and pavements. An appendix includes testimonies from authorized witnesses and newspaper articles supporting the fireproof concept. Illustrated plates indicate measurements and illustrations of…

GLC00687.156

12 January 1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Printed document

Title: Certificate of Tests

A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.

GLC00687.157

1 January 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Price List of Mettlach Tiles

This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.

GLC00687.158

4 May 1886

Pugh, M. V., fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Kind Brother"

re: Matt Davis/Jones Greer murder case; incidents of vandalism; family activites.

GLC03135.06.026

7 June 1886

Pugh, M. V., fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Brother"

Includes pencil note signed "W.J.P." [William J. Pugh]. re: news of farm and family; child of unknown parentage at Robert Duncan's.

GLC03135.06.027