29 July 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Typed document

Title: Vice President Backs Freedom Of Choice For Democrats

A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, containing a lengthy statement from Humphrey about the selection of the Democratic nominee. Humphrey advocates in favor of an open convention, in which each delegate can vote for whichever candidate he so chooses.

GLC09565.12

31 July 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Typed document

Title: Vice President Humphrey in Televised Talks Advocates Marshall Plan for the Cities and Programs for Civil Order and Justice

A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, which focuses on Humphrey's statements in favor of a Marshall Plan for U.S. cities and of a separate effort to protect civil order and justice. He supports an end to riots, stricter gun control laws, stiffer drug trafficing penalities, organization of "councils of civil peace," and a strengthening of police forces. Finally he calls for more complete, free public education for all students.

GLC09565.13

3 August 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Typed document

Title: Vice President Humphrey's Travels Keep Him In Close Touch With Americans and Key Nations Overseas

A short press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, explaining the Vice President's extensive travel and calling attention to the extent to which this travel has demonstrated his commitment to Americans throughout the country and to U.S. foreign allies.

GLC09565.14

1968

Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie, fl. 1968

Poster

Title: Remember...a vote for Nixon is a vote for Agnew

A small poster featuring a photograph of Richard Nixon waving with Spiro Agnew. Created by the Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie, it seeks to discourage voters from voting for the Nixon-Agnew ticket.

GLC09565.15

5 November 1968

Printed document

Title: Humphrey-Muskie Election Night Headquarters DNC- Citizens

A pass to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. It bears a large stamp, which reads "DNC-Citizens."

GLC09565.16

5 November 1968

Printed document

Title: Humphrey-Muskie Election Night Headquarters DNC- Citizens

Two passes to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. They bear large stamps, which read "Official."

GLC09565.17

c. October 1981

Congressional Quarter Inc.

Pamphlet

Title: Fall 1981 Paperbacks

The Congressional Quarterly's Fall 1981 catalog of books related to government, politics, history, and education. Contains images of the books, brief descriptions, and order forms.

GLC09565.19

8 May 1865

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown]

Letter to unknown recipient, discussing the evils of slavery and Lincoln's assassination.

GLC09586

1763-1783

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Alexander Hamilton]

Engraving of Alexander Hamilton, based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC07167.02

5 April 1945

United States. Navy

Typed document

Title: News of the Day

A two-page US Navy news briefing, inlcuding two cartoons, of recent updates in both Europe and the Pacific theatre. Includes developments in Japan, Hungary, Germany, and Italy, as well as baseball and wrestling news.

GLC09561

1960-1968

Various

Header Record

Title: [Humphrey Campaign Materials and essay, "An Indian In Spite of Myself"] [Decimalized .01- .19]

This collection consists of 19 items primarly concerning the Hubert Humphrey 1968 campaign. There are five newsletters from the 1968 Hubert Humphrey campaign. Six campaign press releases concerning Humphrey's views and promoting him for President. Two passes for election night festivities for Humphrey supporters. Also included is a translation of Charles de Gaulle's speech to the Senate and house concerning the Cold War and nucular disarmerment, an essay by Dr. J.J. Osuna titled "An Indian in Spite of Myself," a report and newspaper clipping concerning B-70 bombers and their construction, an…

GLC09565

29 April 1960

Joel T. Broyhill campaign

Typed document

Title: The Virginia Gentleman. [Final edition (April 29, 1960)]

The final edition of The Virginia Gentleman, "a non-political newspaper dedicated to the election of Joel T. Broyhill." Miniature in size, this "newspaper" includes information on the Representative's political stances, comical editorials, and an invitation for members of the press to come to a party at his house.

GLC09565.02

1 July 1968

U.S. news & world report book

Printed document

Title: "The Hubert Humprey Report" in U.S. News & World Report

A photo-copied article from U.S. News & World Report about Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who was running for president. It includes information about his education, family, finances, and political career. It explains his voting record on war and defense, labor legislation, foreign affairs, domestic programs, riots and crime, Vietnam, the Great Society, and business.

GLC09565.10

ca. 1932

Osuna, J.J., fl. 1901-1905

Typed document

Title: An Indian in Spite of Myself

A six-page essay, in which the author, J.J. Osuna, describes his move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. to attend the Carlisle Indian School in 1901. He writes about how sad he was to leave his mother, about the journey over, and about the school itself. He dislikes the school and, as a Puerto Rican of Spanish descent, he feels out of place among Native Americans, so after one year he leaves to attend the Bloomsburg Normal School. In 1905, however, the Carlisle Indian School allows him to graduate with his class.

GLC09565.18

19 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger sends his love and asks Ardena to tell her Mom, Dad, and the children he says hello. He tells Ardena not to worry about him falling in love with "these English girls" because they don't compare to her.

GLC09569.11

21 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena and sends his love to her. Augsberger reports that it is raining tonight, which reminds him of the times when he and Ardena would sit in the car and listen to the rain.

GLC09569.12

25 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is fine and "still kicking this old world around." He reports that from what he hears, things are going pretty good over here. Therefore he says "I guess you can be getting the wedding dress out and getting it fitted up. As I hope to be home this time next year. If I don't stop any lead."

GLC09569.13

26 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena if she is still working at Aeronca, a US manufacturer of engines and airplane frames that is located in Middletown, Ohio where Ardena lives. He also asks if she has been up in a plane again. He admits that he is jealous of her. Augsberger signs off by sending his love to Ardena.

GLC09569.14

30 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena if Donald has made any "move passes" at her lately, and if he has Augsberger requests that Ardena tell him. He lets Ardena know that he is going to try and get transferred to the Air Corps again so that "I can really do something for my country. Besides what I am doing now."

GLC09569.15

02 November, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that it will soon be a year since the last time he saw her. He reminisces about the last time he was able to spend time with Ardena. Augsberger writes that "there were pressure montes [prescious moments] and I will always remember." He says that "And someday soon I hope I will return. To take up were I left off. Our Wedding Day."

GLC09569.16

21 November, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has not written to her for a few days because he has been pretty busy lately. He says that his chance may have come at last. He writes "Tomorro I am going to take a physical exam, so keep your little fingers cross for me. So I will make it." He asks that she write him soon since he has not heard from her for awhile.

GLC09569.17

04 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that he received her Christmas package. He says that its contents, the checker and chess game, the funny books, and the deck of cards, are swell. However he tells her "that it don't seem like Xmas without you to spend it with me." He sends his love till next time.

GLC09569.18

06 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Monday Night. Augsberger thanks Ardena for including a dog tag chain in her Christmas package because he needed a new one and can't buy them over here. He expresses his loneliness and acts in a jealous manner, asking if Red is still with her.

GLC09569.19

08 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that Christmas is coming, and reminisces about last year's Christmas. He expresses how much he wishes he could be at home with Ardena this year. He asks if she has received the handkerchief he sent to her. Augsberger requests that she tell him when she has gotten it so he can know how long it took to cross the Atlantic. He writes that he misses her very much, especially on cold nights and recalls how they used to cuddle up in his car to get warm.

GLC09569.20

10 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Christmas V-Mail. "Season's Greetings from Great Britain" is written in cursive on the v-mail next to an outline of the United Kingdom. It is signed, "All my Love Richard."

GLC09569.21