February 14, 1992

King, Bernice, 1963-?

Typed quotation signed

Title: [Lord have mercy on us for...]

Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.

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23 March 1872

Kingsley, Charles, fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Kingsley disagrees with his correspondent's optimistic outlook on the world situation. He cites the increases in armaments and the re-extension of Papal power (after the first Vatican Council) in "our once Protestant and fruitful land" as reasons for his pessimistic view about the future. He fortifies himself with faith that God has ultimate control and wishes for Christ's return.

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January 17, 1979

Knight, William, 1929-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. John Narbutt

Knight, a colonel in the U.S. Airforce, congratulates Narbutt on his 100th birthday. He argues that increased knowledge and exploration of space are not incompatible with faith in God.

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6 January 1967

Koestler, Arthur, 1905-1938

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Koestler responds to questions posed by Bean about religion, faith, and death. Bean is apparently dying.

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2 June 1971

Kuhlman, Kathryn, 1907-1976

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Hassell

Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.

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1980/04

LaRue, Lash, 1917-1996

Photograph signed

Title: to Larry

LaRue writes to Larry on the back of photo. LaRue asks for contributions to his newly formed Charity, For Gods Sake Productions.

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26 October 1932

Lieblestein, Edward, fl. 1932

Typed letter signed

Title: to Dr. S. M. Lehrman

Lieblenstein, writing as president of the Higher Broughton Hebrew Congregation, expresses regret over Rev. Lehrman's intention to leave. He lists the many deeds and services Lehrman has performed for the congregation.

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14 October 1924

Lincoln, Mary Harlan, 1846-1937

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Comerford

Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln's wife, offers condolence upon the death of Comerford's wife. She assures him that he will meet his wife in heaven.

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April 1852

Lind, Jenny, fl. 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Thanks for book of poetry. Signed "Jenny Goldschmidt late Jenny Lind."

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13 July 1897

Livermore, Mary Ashton Rice, 1820-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Hastings

Livermore writes that she enjoyed reading Hastings' mother's book, "Pebbles from the Path of a Pilgrim."

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30 December 1955

Lodge, Henry C. Jr., 1902-1985

Typed document signed

Title: [I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations...]

Lodge writes: "I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations in accordance with any one of the religious faiths which are represented here. I do so in the conviction that we cannot make the United Nations into a successful instrument of God's peace without God's help--and that with His help we cannot fail."

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January 15, 1978

Love, Bessie, 1898-1986

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock

Love thanks Brock for a Christmas card and the piece about his mother. She offers condolence, and suggests reading Christian Science literature as a means to heal his grief.

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24 October 1950

MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964

Typed letter

Title: to Mary Cushman

Writing from his office in the General Headquarters, United Nations Command, MacArthur, as commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, offers condolence on the death of Mary Cushman's son in the Korean War. He praises devotion to duty and defending peace-loving people, and suggests reliance on faith as way to withstand the grief of death.

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1978-1987 circa

Manners, David, fl. 1978-1987

Typed letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock re: death and eternal existence

Actor David Manners writes about death and eternal existence as a response to Brock's "record of human horrors," apparently attempting to cheer him up. He mentions giving Alan Irene Rich's address, invites him to visit, and mentions names of some famous people that live in Santa Barbara. Signed with first name and a smiley face.

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29 March 1967

Mansfield, Jayne, 1933-1967

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Nice

Mansfield thanks Nice for her concern for Zoltan, Mansfield's son. She also writes: "I have always had a great belief in my fellow man, but I am now fully assured that the heavens above have succeeded in creating a beautiful earth upon which to live."

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13 November 1904

Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hamilton Holt

Markham, a poet, writes to Holt, the editor of "The Independent," to submit a poem for publication. He remarks that "time is running close," apparently because the poem is for Thanksgiving. The poem, "Give Thanks, O Heart!" is included with the letter and commemorates leaders and those who have fought and died in battle.

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5 November 1928

Masaryk, T.G., 1850-1937

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Howell Smith

Masaryk thanks Smith for his letter and article in the Modern Churchman. He also writes: "politics must be based on morality & there is no better, higher & more human standard than Jesus' commandment of love."

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7 September 1825

Mason, Lowell, fl. 1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. C. Mason

Mason writes to his mother. He meditates on how children come to appreciate their parents as they grow older and hopes to see his mother next season. He expresses that it is more important that they meet in the next life than in this one, and relies on his faith in Jesus to bring him hope that his expectations will be met. Mason reports on and inquires about family affairs and remarks that his leisure time is spent pursuing music. He mentions a book containing several of his compositions.

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3 June 1975

Mason, Tom, fl. 1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alan Brock

Mason offers condolence upon the death of Brock's mother. He offers a quote from a magazine article that he read when his own mother died in 1951 that he hopes will be comforting. The passage describes death as nothing because loved ones are waiting and continuity of relationships persists.

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21 November 1936

Masters, Edgar Lee, 1868-1950

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jewell Allen

Masters writes in response to Allen's letter concerning his book "Across Spoon River." He discusses religion and reading, and suggests she read his poem "Prometheus" which was printed in "The Serpent in the Wilderness." He believes her atheism is similar to Buddhism since she believes in a life force and not God. He mentions his book, "Invisible Landscapes." Masters briefly compares and contrasts reality to self-pity.

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5 September 1914

MacVeagh, Wayne, 1833-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

MacVeagh begins by asserting that virtually every question affecting one's life is a moral question and states that no one is ever really in doubt about whether or not a particular "line of conduct" was right or wrong. He suggests that if one did have any doubts, they should turn to the "sayings of the Lord" for guidance.

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21 March 1831

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Savage

May asks Savage to read the new edition of his book, "Letter to Dr. Hawes," and to use his knowledge of early New England history to correct any mistakes. He asks Savage to pay special attention to the letter on the pilgrims, and discusses the pilgrims motives for coming to the new world. He also mentions Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Cotton, who were responsible for bringing the Doctrines of Grace to public favor, and compares modern Calvinism to "the Antinomianism of 1636." May asks if early New England Churches used creeds or formalities of faith.

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18 March 1954

McKeldin, Theodore, 1900-1974

Typed letter signed

Title: to Roy Pitts

He writes the highlights of his career are being born an American citizen and nominating Dwight D. Eisenhower for the presidency. He gives the names and addresses of Maryland's living former governors and sends an autographed copy of the Maryland Constitution. He also discusses Chronicles 7:14, which he used when he took his oath of office and again when he nominated Eisenhower. He adds that Eisenhower also used this verse when he took his oath of office.

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1844

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, fl. 1844

Signature

Title: [Clipped signature, with later note on provenance]

Signature with a later note: "Signature of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy taken from a list of compositions performed at Concerts at Leipzig 1844."

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9 September 1893

Moody, Dwight L., fl. 1893

Typed letter signed

Title: to F.A. Luck

Addressed "Dear Friend," Moody discusses present evangelization efforts at the World's Columbia Exposition held in Chicago in 1893 and the need to expand their work if they want to accommodate the growing number of people coming to the fair. He asks for all YMCAs to take up a collection to support the cause.

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