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[First day issue stamp of Booker T. Washington]

First day issue envelope with stamp from the "Famous Americans Series." Both stamp and envelope feature the printed likeness of Booker T. Washington. Envelope cancelled at Tuskegee on 7 April 1940. Sent to Alice J. Cutright Kaine from Portia...

GLC05508.255.03

to William Rochester

States that he would prefer if the new Bank in Buffalo be built out of stone, instead of stucco. Says that he is willing to pay the additional expense for the stone. A private letter, written from the Bank of the United States.

GLC03139.01

to William Rochester

Says that he and William Strickland agree that stone columns would be preferable to wood for the new branch of the Bank being built in Buffalo. Also advises using fluted columns, and promises to have Strickland send a sketch of the proposed cornice...

GLC03139.02

to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs Varnum that he will make a deposit (of an undisclosed amount) on his behalf to the State Bank regarding a business transaction. Responds to query regarding the outcome of General Austin: "...all officers return their commands in the Corps...

GLC03845.11

to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs Varnum of Mr. Swett's rejection of the position in the Office of Deputy Collector in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Sevett "thought it incompatible with his present office to undertake the business." Dalton expresses regret for not being able...

GLC03845.12

to Joseph B. Varnum

Asks Varnum to name him to a collectorship of the neighboring counties while reminding him how he had been displaced from another position. Illegible words inhibit proper interpretation of letter.

GLC03845.13

to Joseph B. Varnum

Shepherd, appointed by the President of the U.S., previously held the position of Collector of the Revenue for the 17th District of the counties of Hampshire, Hampton, and Franklin. He had retired from the position with the hope of having it...

GLC03845.14

to Joseph B. Varnum

Announces the sudden death of the Honorable Silas Lee, Esq. and "[B]y this event the office of district attorney has become vacant. The eyes of the President will therefore be turned towards some suitable person to fill that vacancy ..." Advises...

GLC03845.15

to Joseph B. Varnum

Keyes acknowledges that a change in the Concord Post Office will soon take place. Requests that he be considered for Postmaster General and that he would oblige if appointed.

GLC03845.16

to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs of the election of William Low as officer for state security in the town of Amherst. His election removed a British federalist who represented the town the previous year. Feels that Governor William Plumer will be elected Governor instead...

GLC03845.17

to Joseph B. Varnum

Written as town clerk of Boston regarding appointments, public works, and the court of sessions.

GLC03845.18

to Joseph B. Varnum

Writes of the well being of his children. The remaining paragraphs include a copy of a letter from James (last name unknown) received on the 27th. It discusses how James is working vigilantly among the Republicans. James speaks of Swett's...

GLC03845.20

to Joseph B. Varnum

Informs of letter he received from James dated December 6, which stated that Mr. Prince of Newburyport was nominated to the Senate for Collector for the District. Swett requests a recommendation on behalf of Varnum and James to name him Naval...

GLC03845.21

[Mr. Thatcher's Speech] [Fragment]

Possibly in Joseph Bradley Varnum's hand. Mentions, via Harrison Gray Otis, the publication of a Constitutional report by Alexander Hamilton. Also notes George Thatcher claim that the "System was deficient" and that he could write a better...

GLC03845.22

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grande Review, etc.]

See descriptions in GLC05508.012.01-.19

GLC05508.012

to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins continues a previous letter (GLC05508.024.01), commenting that she feels a connection with her...

GLC05508.024.02

to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins thanks Sanders for the story of his adventure getting her book, considering it "one of those cool...

GLC05508.024.03

to Dr. Davenport

A short, odd, breezy letter, Barnum promises a humorous lecture, possibly to a religious group. He also remarks on the virtues of being "practically useful to our fellow man," indicating that he would trade some of his faith for a stack of good works...

GLC05508.030.01

[Photograph of P.T. Barnum]

A photograph of Barnum is included, possibly for promotion of the upcoming lecture referred to in the accompanying letter (GLC05508.030.01).

GLC05508.030.02

[Excerpt from Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's address at Seattle University on March 2, 1986].

In an address at Seattle University, Cardinal Bernardin, Archbishop of Chicago, explains how the consistent ethic "highlights both the systematic and anological character of Catholic moral theology." Accompanied by small Bachrach photograph of...

GLC05508.034.01

[Photograph of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin].

Small Bachrach photograph of Cardinal Bernardin that accompanied an excerpt from his speech given at Seattle University.

GLC05508.034.02

[Sing God a simple song]

Signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score. Accompanied by sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass" (GLC05508.035.02).

GLC05508.035.01

A Simple Song

Sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass." Accompanied by signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score (GLC05508.035.02).

GLC05508.035.02

to Mr. Luetge

Maureen Mata, at Pat Boone's office, writes a cover letter for items sent to Luetge: "As requested, we enclose the three pages taken from Pat Boone's book A NEW SONG autographed."

GLC05508.043.01

[To Shirley...]

Excerpt from Boone's autobiography, 'A New Song': "To Shirley [his wife], Clint Davidson was a living example of the Christian life she was looking for. Little did either of us know than that we were about to experience the reality of the presence...

GLC05508.043.02