25 May 1945

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945

Typed letter

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. Barnes notes that the German soldiers have lost battle resolve. On May 6th, it was announced that German Army group "G" surrendered, thus ending the battalions front battle in Miesbach, Bavaria, but there were many prisoners to process. Despite the announcement of V.E. Day, the soldiers remained somber as the war was not over until the East was won. No battle casualties were suffered in the last ten days of war, and a total of 42,489 rounds were fired during their ten month tour with all four active…

GLC09591.12

1972

Header Record

Title: [Congressman Carlos Moorhead collection with Watergate and impeachment material]

Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead archive, includes correspondence and printed matters relating to the Watergate break-in, impeachment hearings, and resignation of Richard Nixon. Additional letters from President Ronald Reagan and photographs of Washington officials.

GLC09613

18 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he is in England probably on leave and he went to the seaside yesterday, and then went to a tea room for tea and cakes. He says that they created a furor on the bus ride as they handed out choclate to the kids and were nearly mobbed. He also mentions that he got two packages from her with chocolate and plum pudding. Coddaire also mentions going to the movies, and that he has been running movies in one of the classrooms. He mentions Eddie Roe who has a job in Washington. Roe mentioned that there are new contracts with Paramount and Richmond that call for a week vacation…

GLC09614.15

16 May 1966

Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968

Typed letter

Title: to Michael Hayes

This is a letter from Robert F. Kennedy to Michael Hayes, thanking Hayes for his letter of March 24th. This is written on US Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare stationery. Kennedy also thanks Hayes for his kind remembrance of President Kennedy.

GLC09618

December 1947

Committee on Civil Rights

Pamphlet

Title: To Secure These Rights: The Report of the President's Committee on Civil Rights

Final report of President Truman's Committee on Civil Rights. The report identifies race discrimination in virtually every area of American life such as education, employment, voting, and military service. Recommendations include: to establish a permanent Civil Rights Commission, Joint Congressional Committee on Civil Rights, and a Civil Rights Division in the Department of Justice; to develop federal protection from lynching; a permanent fair employment practice commission; and to abolish poll taxes.

GLC09621

22 May 1950

Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services

Pamphlet

Title: Freedom to Serve: Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Forces: A Report by the President's Committee

Final report of President Truman's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services. The committee was established by Executive Order 9981, on July 26, 1948. Its purpose was to recommend revisions of military regulations in order to implement the government's policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all members of the armed forces, regardless of race, color, religion or national origins. The committee, chaired by Charles Fahy, terminated upon submission of its final report on May 22, 1950. The final report was entitled Freedom to Serve.

GLC09622

5 April 1790

Church, Angelica, 1756-1814

Autograph letter

Title: to Alexander Hamilton

Angelica sends a picture of herself to Hamilton and asks his opinion. She complains that he hasn't written since August but that she forgives him as she knows he is busy. She sends her love to Alexander, her sister and the family and asks Hamilton to tell Alexander Jr. that he is a great favorite and that her daughter Betsey says she would marry him if she could. She ends the letter with a mention of the French and that they, "cannot form their government so readily as we did ours, they mean to petition General Washington to send them a Legislator." She wishes that Hamilton would write them a…

GLC09635.02

1947-1989

Various

Header Record

Title: [Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from organizations advocating for Civil Rights such as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Southern Regional Council. Bulk of items belong to groups opposing Civil Rights. Documents highlight legal battles in Southern states related to police brutality against African-Americans, responses to the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing of 1963, anti-…

GLC09641

4 August 1963

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated August 4, 1963. Writes that she has traveled down the Rhein river to Bonn. The country side was covered with vineyards or fruit orchards. In Bonn, she went for a city tour and met with political leaders. On the flight to West Berlin, there is turbulence, and Nellie says she does not like flying. She is going on an East Berlin tour the next afternoon.

GLC09573.01.28

8 August 1963

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bets, Davis, Jack, and Mike

One letter addressed to Bets, Davis, Jack and Mike from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated August 8, 1963. Writes that she has half the afternoon free, so she is getting her hair done. One of the women in her group lost her luggage. She has spent $100 on the American Express card and says to watch for packages. She says Copenhagen is beautiful and is going on a boat tour that afternoon. The letter is signed 'mom' instead of Nellie Joe.

GLC09573.01.29

January 12, 1967

Wetmore, R.B., fl. 1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wetmore

One letter from R.B. Wetmore addressed to Mom and Dad dated January 12, 1967. Rod is writing while waiting for a resupply chopper. He says New Years and Christmas were well and asks his parents to thanks Sherman for sending a tape. He hopes everyone is feeling well at home and has recovered from the mumps. He is hoping to visit Rena in Hawaii in February but nothing is concrete. He says he is trying to write more, but it is difficult.

GLC09573.01.30

4 July 1987

Baucom, B., fl. 1987

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. Davis Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis and Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 4, 1987. She writes that the weather is cool and the birds have begun migrating. She looks forward to seeing them.

GLC09573.01.31

1987

unknown, fl. 1987

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Obituary of Jeral D. Stewart]

One newspaper clipping printing the obituary of Jeral D. Stewart. It states that he died in Wichita in St. Francis Regional Medical Center. He was married to Madeline Baucom following his service in World War II. He was survived by his wife, a daughter, and three grandchildren.

GLC09573.01.32

1931

Stabilization Fund of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation

Pamphlet

Title: Depression Intensifies the Race Problem

Details racial conflict during the Great Depression. The pamphlet sites the shortage of jobs and migration as a primary aggravators of increased tension to which the Commission dedicates their legal work. The Commission solicits donations and provides a finance statement of operations costs. The pamphlet gives specific example of lynching that could have been prevented if they had better funding. The financial statement and a list of the national committee and committee members is found in the back. Notable members on the list include Gov. Harry Byrd.

GLC09589.01

5 March 1931

Stabilization Fund of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Webster Knight

The letter is soliciting a donation from Mrs. Knight of Providence, Rhode Island. The letter is meant to accompany the pamphlet on lynching, insinuating that the statistics published are shocking. The letter is typed with a letterhead of the commission. In the left margin, the entire committee is listed. The letter is signed "R. R. Morton," who is the letter heading is indicated as the chairman.

GLC09589.02

February 15, 1945

Maris, Ward H., fl. 1945

Typed document

Title: to Commanding Officer, 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is written by Ward H. Maris, Brigadier General. It says that attached is a letter of gratitude from General Besancon, commander of the II French Artillery Corps in regards to the recently completed mission.

GLC09591.09.02

February 14, 1945

Besancon, F., fl. 1945

Typed letter

Title: to General Maris, Artillery Commander of the XXI US Corps

The document is typed by General Besancon of the II French Artillery Corps to General Maris, Artillery Commander of the XXI U.S. Corps. In the letter, General Besancon thanks Maris for his artillery work and that he is proud to have fought by his side. He excuses himself for not having thanked him in person as he was urgently needed elsewhere.

GLC09591.09.03

February 25, 1945

Henry, Glenn A., fl. 1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters Seventh Army

The document, written by Glenn A. Henry, Captain, AGD, Assitant Adjutant General, is headed SECRET, and the subject is attachment order. The document says that, upon assumption of sector by Commanding General, XXI Corps, the units listed are relieved from duty in that area.

GLC09591.09.04

10 February1945

Milburn, F.W., fl. 1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document, written by F.W. Milburn, Major General, U.S. Army, is writing to the commanding officer of the 969th Field Artillerly Battilion, is subjected 'Commendation.' It states the operation at Colmar, France was successful due to the particularly outstanding efforts of the battalion.

GLC09591.09.05

February 7, 1945

Gay, Hobart R., fl. 1945

Typed document

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document, written by Hobart R. Gay, Brigadier General detailing general extract orders. The 969th Field Artillery Battalion is named as being exemplary in the Bastogne, Belgium. The document is labeled 'Restricted' and issued by Gay under the command of Lieutenant General Patton.

GLC09591.09.06

25 April 1945

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945

Typed letter

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document is a typed copy of correspondence between Lieutenant General G.S. Patton and Major General Troy H. Middleton. Patton is thanking Middleton for the bravery of his troops at Bastogne and their subsequent movements in the Rhine. Middleton writes back that he is humbled by the honor and has trashing to his officers Patton's words of appreciation.

GLC09591.11.02

25 March 1969

Garaudy, Ellis H., 1948-1979

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy Anderson

Garaudy reports that the Phan Rang Air Base where he is stationed has been "getting hit often lately." He states there was a rumor that the forces would be going to Saigon. Garaudy asks Nancy if she received his postcard from Alaska. He mentions he bought her a gift, and has another birthday gift in mind for her. Garaudy writes that this letter will be short because he wants to rest for duty tonight and provides Nancy with his mailing address.

GLC09597

1950-1952

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957

Header Record

Title: Letters to Mrs. John M. Pemberton [Decimalized .01-.20]

Collection consists of twenty dated 1950 to 1952 from John M. Pemberton to his wife from South Korean military bases. Correspondence largely details his anticipation to return home, expected military combat near Pyongyang, entertainment by the USO tour, financial matters, military personnel changes and rumors of when they would be discharged.

GLC09598

January 16, 1919

Huggins, Glenn A., fl. 1919

Autograph letter

Title: To Alice

This letter is from a soldier of the 10th company of the 161st Depot Brigade named Glenn. It is written to Alice and mentions previously being in the 80th division of the 318 infantry. He says that when they arrived they were sent right on to the front. He also mentions being sick and says he thinks it was a bit of the flu. "I think I just about had the Flu I was in bed a few days and the Doc came to see me. Lot of the boy's died there in the hospital with the Flu. I went to the Hospital one day and looked in the window at the boys and that was enough for me. Most all of my company was sick…

GLC09599

1966

Header Record

Title: [letters to Nancy Anderson] [Decimalized .01-.33]

35 letters, 1 newspaper clipping, 1966-70, Metairie, Lousiana. Nancy Anderson (fl. 1966-1970) is the recipient of letters from her mother and grandmother and grandfather. These letters extend over the period of time while she is enrolled in college. She visits home in Louisiana often. She is also the recipient of letters from Ellis H. Garaudy (b. 1948-1979), a Vietnam War enlistee : (See records: GLC09597, GLC09603, and GLC09605).

GLC09600