14 September 1873

Newman John H., fl. 1873-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Long

Newman writes that he is unable to answer Long's question about whether the 'pona damni' (loss of God's presence) has degrees as well as the 'pona sensus' (positive suffering). Newman believes the answer is beyond human comprehension, as is Divine Providence. He concludes the letter by rejecting Long's suggestion that the Roman Catholic system of penance and cult of the saints is "inconsistent with God's other attributes."

GLC05508.193.04

circa 1873-1875

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Cardinal John H. Newman]

GLC05508.193.05

12 May 1968

Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rector Harvey

Niemoller writes to Harvey, an American pastor, arguing that "preaching" is not on the way out, but changes need to be made in preaching style to fit modern audiences that find traditional sermons too impersonal. He believes the Gospel is the only answer to problems of the day and the means to prevent the "victory of inhumanity." He agrees that religion as "a kind of mythological piety is passing swiftly."

GLC05508.195.01

25 March 1947

Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984

Typed letter signed

Title: to Brother Leis

Niemoller writes to Leis that his travels in the US, where he has learned about Church life in America, are coming to an end. He thanks Leis for his prayers and fellowship: "We have been badly in need of this brotherly help and I am sure, we are now, since the situation in Germany as well as in the rest of Europe has become more embarrassing than ever before." Also mentions that he will attend the meeting of Committees of the World Council of Churches in April. Written on stationary of the Inn at Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania.

GLC05508.195.02

18 July 1967

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Hubler

Reagan offers condolence to Hubler after his son was killed in a car accident. He writes that there is a divine scheme that humans cannot understand, so "we can only have faith that we'll be helped and strength will be given to us in our hour of greatest need."

GLC05508.210.01

January 16, 1968

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph note signed

Title: to Senator

A note drafted by Reagan, with instructions to send it to each of the Senators who attended a prayer breakfast with him. Reagan comments on his shared feelings about "the need for spiritual recognition in our lives."

GLC05508.210.02

January 19, 1967

Romney, George, 1907-1995

Typed letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Romney responds--late and apologetically--to Bean's request for an expression of faith during his time of suffering. Romney's writes that the greatest words of faith are: "That, as in Adam, all men die; so in Christ shall all be made alive."

GLC05508.216.01

January 19, 1967

Romney, George, 1907-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Earl Hunt

Romney sends a note to Bishop Hunt with his favorite quotation: "Unless our knowledge is in order[,] the more knowledge we have the greater will be our confusion." He then comments that "for our own knowledge to be in order we need to know that we are personally accountable to an almighty creator."

GLC05508.216.02

January 29, 1864

Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. Wiley Edmands

Smith writes to Edmands to provide the words for "My Country 'Tis of Thee" (GLC05505.230.02). Smith comments that the song's chief merit is the occasion and circumstances in which it was produced, referring to providing momentary joy during the suffering of the Civil War.

GLC05508.230.01

August 4, 1886

Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: America

Smith enclosed this copy of the words to America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) with a letter to J. Wiley Edmands (GLC05508.230.01).

GLC05508.230.02

1930

Speaks, Oley, 1876-1948

Sheet music

Title: Prayer Perfect

Signed sheet music for the poem by James Whitcomb Riley put to music by Oley Speaks in 1930.

GLC05508.232.01

1922

Speaks, Oley, 1876-1948

Sheet music

Title: April Ecstasy

Signed sheet music by Oley Speaks, verse by Madison Cawein.

GLC05508.232.02

15 July 1941

Universal Pictures Company

Typed document signed

Title: to Margaret Sullavan

Contract amendments for Sullavan's role in the motion picture "Mississippi Gambler." Signed by Universal's vice president and assistant secretary, and Margaret Sullavan. With accompanying photograph (GLC05508.239.02).

GLC05508.239.01

1941

Jones, Ray, 1900-1975

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Margaret Sullavan]

Publicity shot for "Appointment for Love." Photo by Ray Jones, costume by Muriel King. Accompanied contract amendments for "Mississippi Gambler" (GLC05508.239.01). 1941 photograph of Rita Hayworth by George Hurrell, for Warner Bros., on verso.

GLC05508.239.02

26 April 1934

Sunday, Billy, 1862-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Karl

Sunday remarks that he is ill because of overwork. He believes God will heal him and asks Karl to pray for him. Signed "W.A. Sunday." Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.242.02).

GLC05508.242.01

26 April 1934

Sunday, Billy, 1862-1935

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Billy Sunday].

Handwritten commentary on veracity of Christ's miracles. Signed "W.A. Sunday. Psalm 34." Accompanies letter to Karl (GLC05508.242.01).

GLC05508.242.02

circa 1980-1990

Teresa, Mother, 1910-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Eireni

Mother Teresa thanks Eireni for her concern during a recent illness. The letter is typed on a card with Mother Teresa's picture on it. There is a printed prayer on verso.

GLC05508.243.01

19 July 1989

Teresa, Mother, 1910-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Eirene Mowji

Mother Teresa writes to Mowji and gives her advice regarding a friend's brother who is taking drugs. Mother Teresa will pray for him and apparently enclosed a "miraculous medal" for the addict to wear during prayer.

GLC05508.243.02

February 23, 1981

Teresa, Mother, 1910-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rev. & Mrs. Chas O'Hara

Mother Teresa writes to the O'Hara's to congratulate them on their 50th wedding anniversary.

GLC05508.243.03

circa 1980-1990

Teresa, Mother, 1910-1997

Typed quotation signed

Title: [God is love...]

A Missionaries of Charity card, with Mother Teresa's picture, that reads: "God is love, and he who abides in God abides in love, and he who abides in love, abides in God."

GLC05508.243.04

January 20, 1981

Teresa, Mother, 1910-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Earl Hunt

Mother Teresa writes to Bishop Hunt: "Be holy. Because Jesus who has chosen you to be His own is Holy."

GLC05508.243.05

circa 1980-1990

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Mother Teresa]

GLC05508.243.06

13 June 1895

Tolstoy, Leo, fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Herron

Tolstoy writes that he received several of Herron's books and will start reading "The Christian State" in the hopes that it will induce him to read them all. When he is finished he will write a letter with his opinion of the book (see GLC05508.245.02).

GLC05508.245.01

10 July 1895

Tolstoy, Leo, fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Herron

Tolstoy critiques Herron's book, "The Christian State." He agrees with Herron's view of Christianity as a "politic and economic doctrine." He was especially struck by Herron's "denunciation of the American people for not having fulfilled its vocations." He disagrees with Herron's handling of Church and State, accusing the author of "pouring old wine into new bottles."

GLC05508.245.02

21 July 1975

Von Braun, Wenher, 1912-1977

Typed quotation signed

Title: [Excerpt from a statement by Dr. Wernher von Braun].

A partial reproduction of a statement by von Braun that originally appeared in an article contained in "This Week Magazine," included with the Charlotte Observer issue of July 18, 1965. The statement was from a interview discussing the relationship between science and religion, in which von Braun sees the two as compatible. von Braun states that the destructive forces unleashed by modern science have led people to return to religion for a means to control this awesome power. Signed and dated for inclusion with Bishop Earl Hunt's autograph collection.

GLC05508.249.01