10 December 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Emmet Hughes

One undated note from Emmet Hughes related to Eisenhower's letter from December 10, 1953. (see GLC09704). Expresses that according to himself and others close to the president, it was "the longest and most self-revealing letter" he had received from him.

GLC09704.01

November 1965

Marks, Frances, fl. 1965

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Account of a Ku Klux Klan meeting in North Carolina, November 1965]

One unaddressed and undated letter by Frances Marks related to attending a Ku Klux Klan meeting in North Carolina in November 1965. Letter mentions arriving to a meeting that was held for "white Methodists"only. One African-American was brought to a gathering and beaten because he corrected a grammatical error. Describes their garbs as ridiculous. Gives an estimate of 120 people who attended the meeting and marched in a circle with lit torches. Other elements of letters are involved with studies at Duke University.

GLC09703

10 March 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Prompt Action Respecting Finances, Etc.--Message from the President of the United States

One pamphlet entitled, "Prompt Action Respecting Finances, Etc.--Message from the President of the United States," dated March 10, 1933. Speech details the improval of the U.S. banking system and lists components of the deficit between 1931 to 1934.

GLC09693.01

13 March 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Immediate Modification of Volstead Act -- Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Immediate Modification of Volstead Act -- Message from the President of the United States," dated March, 13, 1933 calling for a modification to the Volstead Act approving the manufacturing and sale of alcohol.

GLC09693.02

16 March 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Relief of Agriculture, Etc.-- Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Relief of Agriculture, Etc.-- Message from the President of the United States," dated March, 16, 1933, make a call "to rescue agriculture." Proposes to relieve farmers by increasing commodity prices within the next month.

GLC09693.03

21 March 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Unemployment Relief--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Relief of Agriculture, Etc.-- Message from the President of the United States," dated March 21, 1933. Would enact three measures; enrollment of federal jobs for public employment, state relief grants, and creating a public works labor program. Gives estimate of 250,000 men that will be given temporary employment by the summer.

GLC09693.04

29 March 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Federal Supervision of Traffic in Investment Securities--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Federal Supervision of Traffic in Investment Securities--Message from the President of the United States," dated March 29, 1933, recommending supervision of investment securities in interstate commerce. "What we seek is a return to a clearer understanding of the ancient truth that those who manage banks, corporations, and other agencies handling or using other people's money are trustees acting for others."

GLC09693.05

4 April 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: Refinancing of Mortgage and other Farm Indebtedness--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Refinancing of Mortgage and other Farm Indebtedness--Message from the President of the United States," dated April 4, 1933. Introduces legislation to aid farmers' indebtedness particularly related to their mortgages which would lead to them eventually having full ownership of their lands.

GLC09693.06

10 April 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: Muscle Shoals Development--Message from the President of the United States

One pamphlet entitled, "Muscle Shoals Development--Message from the President of the United States," dated April 10, 1933, introduces legislation to create a Tennessee Valley Authority. This power would be government funded but function as a private enterprise overseeing the development of the Muscle Shoals.

GLC09693.07

4 May 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: Emergency Legislation for Relief and Regulation of the Steam Railways of the United States--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Emergency Legislation for Relief and Regulation of the Steam Railways of the United States--Message from the President of the United States," dated May 4, 1933, recommends three measures for relief of railway transportation; repealing recapture provisions from the Interstate Commerce Commission Act, railway companies should be regulated by the ICC and the creation of a Federal coordinator of transportation.

GLC09693.08

16 May 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: Elimination of Weapons of Offensive Warfare--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Elimination of Weapons of Offensive Warfare--Message from the President of the United States," dated May 16, 1933, advocates for the disarmament of weapons. Expresses the United States wants to avoid war and limiting weapons is an effective way to move closer to this goal. Also includes lists of foreign sovereigns from Latin America, Europe, Ethiopia and Japan who received a separate message regarding weapon disamament.

GLC09693.09

17 May 1933

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: Cooperative Movement to Obtain Reemployment, Etc.--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Cooperative Movement to Obtain Reemployment, Etc.--Message from the President of the United States," dated May 17, 1933, makes requests for efforts that create nationwide reemployment, shorter work week, and prevention of overproduction or competition. Estimates that $3,300,000,000 be used to for this project.

GLC09693.10

20 February 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Recommendation that the National Industrial Recovery Act Be Extended for 2 Years--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Recommendation that the National Industrial Recovery Act Be Extended for 2 Years--Message from the President of the United States," dated February 20, 1935. Requests a 2-year extension for the National Industrial Recovery Act due to the amount of jobs created and to prevent child labor from returning.

GLC09693.11

9 March 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Appropriation for Department of State, for Implementing the Narcotics Limitation Convention of 1931--Communication from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Appropriation for Department of State, for Implementing the Narcotics Limitation Convention of 1931--Communication from the President of the United States," dated March 9, 1935, containing finacial estimate for the Speaker of the House amounting to $12,086 for the Narcotics Limitation Convention of 1931.

GLC09693.12

22 March 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Regulation of Commerce in Food and Drugs--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Regulation of Commerce in Food and Drugs--Message from the President of the United States," dated March 22, 1935. Related to regulations for selling food and drugs and to prevent competition that would force consumers to purchase low-quality foods.

GLC09693.13

25 April 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Recommendation to Congress that Bequest of Justice Holmes Be Set Aside in a Special Fund--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Recommendation to Congress that Bequest of Justice Holmes Be Set Aside in a Special Fund--Message from the President of the United States," dated April 25, 1935. Recommends that a residuary estate left by Justice Holmes be set aside in a special fund rather than being absorbed by the Treasury per Holmes's request.

GLC09693.14

9 May 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Department of Labor--Communication from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Department of Labor--Communication from the President of the United States," dated May 9, 1935, gives an estimate of $39,480 in appropriations due to the Department of Laborby the end of the fiscal year of 1936. This funding will go to a United States Labor Commissioner and other personal services provided in Geneva and Washington D.C. These services include interpreters, translators and porters, as well as maintenance and housing for those travelling abroad with their families.

GLC09693.15

20 May 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Draft of a Proposed Provision, Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935--Communication from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Draft of a Proposed Provision, Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935--Communication from the President of the United States," dated May 20, 1935. Legislation would clarify the limits of "Civilian Conservation Corps" which should only pertain to the Emergency Appropriation Act of 1933.

GLC09693.16

1963

Medical Committee for Civil Rights

Printed document

Title: [Blank registration form]

One undated blank form to register to attend the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Check boxes for participating, companions, attending the medical group luncheon, by train or airport were included.

GLC09732.01

1963

Medical Committee for Civil Rights

Printed document

Title: [Traveling instructions for Medical Committee for Civil Rights to March on Washington]

One document of printed instructions attend the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Includes the itinerary of the day, lunch schedule, meeting places, signs available to carry and scheduled activities for the day consisting of the rally at the Washington Memorial, march down Pennsylvania Ave., and main rally at the Lincoln Memorial. A note at the back of the flyer instructs people about the likely temper in Washington D.C. "There will be many, many people in Washington, and much confusion; the highest standards of a Victorian-type courtesy are in order."

GLC09732.02

1963

Medical Committee for Civil Rights

Printed document

Title: Unitarian Universalist: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

One flyer entitled "Unitarian Universalist: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom." This document contains the schedule of the day at the All Souls Church on the day of the march, additional information regarding parking, sanitation, and a call for legislative action upon return.

GLC09732.03

1963

Medical Committee for Civil Rights

Printed document

Title: Restaurants

One undated printed flyer of a list of requested restaurants within a short distance of All Souls Church at the disposal of attendees on the day of the march.

GLC09732.04

1963

Medical Committee for Civil Rights

Printed document

Title: [Map of March route from All Souls Church]

One map of march route from All Souls Church to the Lincoln Memorial. Advises bus route to take and transfer. Legend indicates that march would be taking place on Constitution Ave and Independence Ave arriving at the Lincoln Memorial.

GLC09732.05

1963

Medical Committee for Civil Rights

Printed document

Title: We Shall Overcome

One printed document of the lyrics to song, "We Shall Overcome."

GLC09732.06

1862

Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910

Broadsheet

Title: Battle Hymn of the Republic and Suffrage Song

One undated broadsheet with a print of the Battle of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe. Also on verso "Suffrage Song to be sung to the tune of 'America.'"

GLC09748