circa 1971

Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock

Joy writes Brock a belated thank you note for decorated shells he gave her. She passes on a few sentiments she recently heard and enjoyed. She writes on stationary of the Christian Science Publishing Society, with Hymn 346 by John Marriott from the Christian Science Hymnal written on it. With photo of Joy Leatrice.

GLC05508.152.02

circa 1971-1972

Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Joy writes a Christmas card: "God is ever near; if he isn't--who moved?"

GLC05508.152.03

circa 1971-1972

Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Joy writes a Christmas card and quotes the "Bethlehem Echo." She thanks her correspondent for the shells and quotes a recent, Christian lecture she heard. The card has a 1641 quote by Johann Rist on it.

GLC05508.152.04

circa 1971-1972

Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock

Joy writes Brock to thank him for the picture and writes a quote: "Death does not extinguish the light--it puts out the candle for the dawn has come."

GLC05508.152.05

circa 1971-1972

Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985

Autograph document signed

Title: to unknown

Joy sends an article on the Lord's Prayer that she enjoyed to her friends. It has an autographed note on the first page.

GLC05508.152.06

circa 1971-1972

Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock

Joy writes a Christmas card to Brock and thanks him for all his notes; she promises to keep up with news from her end.

GLC05508.152.07

February 11, 1941

Keller, Helen, 1880-1968

Typed letter signed

Title: to Katharine Cornell

Keller writes to reminisce about two days spent at Cornell's home reading literature and discussing spiritual growth.

GLC05508.153.01

5 November 1943

Keller, Helen, 1880-1968

Typed letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Keller takes a break from her " 'Teacher' biography" to write this letter. She discusses her enjoyment of a gathering at Nancy's home, changing attitudes towards the roles of women, and sends a copy of "Soviet Power."

GLC05508.153.02

1966

Keller, Helen, 1880-1968

Pamphlet signed

Title: [Helen Keller].

Picture of Keller on the cover.

GLC05508.153.03

circa 1954

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Helen Keller]

Photograph of Keller with Martha Graham. Graham is placing Keller's hand on a kneeling woman's face, and a man stands in the background.

GLC05508.153.04

26 May 1931

Kelly, Howard A., 1858-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Bloede

Kelly writes to Mr. Bloede about Christian faith. He cites Scripture to outline his beliefs. He believes that Christ gives the Holy Spirit to all who ask.

GLC05508.154.01

February 4, 1939

Kelly, Howard A., 1858-1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Earl Hunt

Kelly writes to Bishop Hunt, discussing proof of the immaculate conception. He believes that the virgin birth was a necessity for Christ to able to die for all the sins of the world, and those who do not believe have no real relationship with the Lord. He wrote about the immaculate conception in a book published by Harper Brothers.

GLC05508.154.02

15 March 1939

Kelly, Howard A., 1858-1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Earl Hunt

Kelly writes to Bishop Hunt to discuss Christ as God and attempt to prove the existence of God and creation by citing Scripture. "The proof that comes nearest to us and is most assuring is realized in accepting him as my personal Savior and in accepting the Holy Spirit as my teacher."

GLC05508.154.03

4 April 1898

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [And only the Master shall praise us...]

Kipling sends a copy of the last stanza of When Earth's Last Picture is Painted to Helen Campbell.

GLC05508.161.01

23 October 1910

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Milner

Encloses a letter from Crewe and remarks on his increased devotion and cheerfulness.

GLC05508.161.02

circa 1983

Photograph signed

Title: [Lash LaRue photo].

Photograph of LaRue on his horse Black Diamond, with contemporary photo of LaRue in the bottom right-hand corner. Inscribed by LaRue to a teacher named Bob.

GLC05508.165.02

2 September 1879

Whittier, John G., 1807-1892

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [For still the unseen spirit walks...]

Whittier writes a poem: "For still the unseen spirit walks/ The garden of the heart, and talks/ With man, as under Eden's trees,/ In all his varied languages."

GLC05508.262.02

February 4, 1988

DeLuise, Dom, 1933-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. DeLuise writes of the things that strengthen his belief in God: his children growing, his mother baking Easter bread, his wife at work and play, rain on the garden, and warming sunshine. He emphasizes the importance of staying in touch with our spirituality and remembering the love that is God is within all of us. He asks Kohl's donation to go to the Pearl S. Buck Foundation

GLC05508.284.01

February 4, 1988

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Dom Deluise]

Photograph included with response to Kohl's solicitation letter (GLC05508.248.01). Signed "To Robert."

GLC05508.284.02

7 December 1987

Lear, Norman, 1922-?

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Lear's letter talks about things he would pack for his "spiritual journey": words of Jesus, memories of individuals he's loved in a Christian way, religious writings of George Bernard Shaw and Ralph Waldo Emerson. He believes nothing in the world is an accident and sees God's will in scientific theories of the beginnings of the universe, and evolutionary improvements allowing Man to help God's plan along. He sees ultimate perfection coming in the future. Lear also comments on his notion of "spiritual currents."

GLC05508.287.01

16 October 1976

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Norman Lear]

Photograph accompanying letter to Kohl (GLC05508.287.01). Autographed "For Leo Sylvor[,] With affection and respect".

GLC05508.287.02

8 December 1987

Peale, Norman Vincent, 1898-1993

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Peal expresses his belief in the Holy Trinity and that God can be sought out to right wrongs. In closing, Peale writes: "I believe that the values, ideals and principles upon which our country grew and has been based came from faith in God."

GLC05508.289.01

8 December 1987

Bachrach, Fabian, 1917-2010

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Norman Vincent Peale]

Photograph accompanying Peale's letter to Atlee Kohl (GLC05508.289.01). Autographed "To George R. Sauders/ God bless you."

GLC05508.289.02

1804/01/27

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter

Title: to Monsieur Beaussier

re: negotiating with Barbary pirates. Jefferson promises that he holds the friendship of the Prince Bey of Tunis in high regard and does not intend to be misunderstood, but regrets to be forced to decline his request for a frigate of 30 guns to be used in the defence against pirates. 2. 3 pgs + docket. 23x19 cm. From United States Ship Constitution Off Tripoli. Marked on docket "Copy of my letter to Monsieur Beaussier." 12 June 1804. From Commodore Edward Preble to Monsieur Beaussier. Commodore Preble enlists Beaussier's help in forcing the Bashaw of Tripoli to allow stores and…

GLC07903.01

February 2, 1793

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [Vol. 18, no. 42 (February 2, 1793)].

Benjamin Russell listed as the printer and publisher, located on State Street. Discusses an act to amend the act establishing the United States Mint. Amendment enacted by the United States Congress on Monday November 5, 1792 and approved by the President on January 14, 1793. Lists Jonathan Trumbull as Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Adams as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate, George Washington as President of the United States, and Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State.

GLC01998.03