February 1, 1876

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, applauding his decision to become a teetotaling missionary, but suggests he go to Central Africa rather than India.

GLC05508.074.01

3 May 1876

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, thanking him for a birthday present and teaches him the motto "None but Christ."

GLC05508.074.02

27 September 1876

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to assure him that despite not talking for a while, he is thinking of him. He talks about the beach and ocean. Cooper asks him to pray for the end of the Turkey War, and remarks that England has not been spared because its people are good, but rather because God is merciful.

GLC05508.074.03

18 December 1879

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to discuss how illness makes you appreciate health, and remark that they will pray for each other's continued good health. Cooper asks the little boy to imitate a quote: "And Jesus increased in wisdom, & stature; & in favour with God & Man."

GLC05508.074.04

27 December 1884

Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to express happiness that O'Rorke has recovered from an recent illness, but also to point out that he should learn what a blessing health is from the experience. Cooper prays for his godson to become a clergyman, lawyer, or soldier, but not to be Archbishop of Canterbury, Chancellor or Field-marshal, because only God should choose to confer such dignities. He hopes O'Rorke will dedicate himself to advancing His Second Advent.

GLC05508.074.05

20 September 1966

Curti, Merle, fl. 1966

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marshall E. Bean

Curti responds to a letter from Bean, who, facing his own death, asked Curti about his faith. Curti responds that Bean's life in teaching and religious faith ought to provide him with confidence in the value of his life. Regarding his own faith, Curti offers the concluding remarks of an address he gave at Columbia University years earlier that discusses increasing knowledge of human nature and social behavior, and the American tradition of ethical idealism, which he expresses in religious terms. The first two paragraphs of the letter are hand written, the rest is typed.

GLC05508.078.01

20 September 1966

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of Merle Curti]

Accompanying letter (see GLC05508.078.01).

GLC05508.078.02

1993/10/24

Davis, Bruce, 1942-?

Typed letter signed

Title: to Kregg Sanders

Davis, a former member of the Manson family, writes about teaching an Old Testament Survey course and a spiritual Freedom and maturity class. He responds to a religious dilemma about creation posed by Sanders. He discusses collecting and the commercial value of Manson letters and ends by explaining how Charles Manson interpreted Beatle lyrics to suit his purpose. Also includes a photo of Davis with his wife and an Internet usenet transcript of "BreakPoint," a Prison Fellowship radio program hosted by Chuck Colson (GLC05508.081.02, GLC05508.081.03).

GLC05508.081.01

1993/10/24

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Bruce Davis and his wife]

Small color photo of Davis with his pregnant wife.

GLC05508.081.02

6 September 1993

Davis, Bruce, 1942-?

Typed manuscript

Title: [Breakpoint with Chuck Colson]

Internet usenet transcript of "BreakPoint," a christian Prison Fellowship radio program hosted by Chuck Colson. Segment titled: Working Chic: Labor Day Cogitations.

GLC05508.081.03

circa 1972-1980

Duke, Charles Moss Jr., fl. 1972

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard

Offers Gospel verses (Mark 11:24, 16:17-18) to comfort and aid Leonard in his recovery. He also writes: "I have been to the moon but the greatest experience in my life has been accepting Jesus as my Savior." On yellow lined paper with photograph of the moon (GLC05508.092.02).

GLC05508.092.01

circa 1972-1980

Duke, Charles Moss Jr., fl. 1972

Photograph signed

Title: [Photograph of the moon signed by Charles Duke]

On a photograph of the moon, Duke writes: "The heavens declare the glory of God."

GLC05508.092.02

circa 1860

Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [So near is grandeur to our dust...]

"So near is grandeur to our dust, / So near is God to man, / When Duty whispers low, Thou must, / the youth replies, I can." Accompanied by a tinted photogravure (GLC05508.098.02).

GLC05508.098.01

1859

Photograph

Title: [Ralph Waldon Emerson photgravure].

Accompanies verse by Emerson (GLC05508.098.01).

GLC05508.098.02

27 June 1979

Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006

Typed letter signed

Title: to Paul Friscat

Ford writes to Friscat and offers a personally meaningful quote, Proverbs 3:5,6, "Trust in the Lord...and He shall direct thy path." Ford had the Bible open to this page when he was sworn in as president.

GLC05508.103.01

18 September 1979

Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006

Typed letter signed

Title: to Dr. Robinson

Ford writes to Dr. Robinson, welcoming him to the Republican party. He also thanks Robinson for enrolling him as a member of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Accompanied by a signed photograph (GLC05508.103.03).

GLC05508.103.02

circa 1979

Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006

Photograph signed

Title: [Signed photograph of Gerald Ford]

Ford writes: "Best wishes and good luck." Autographed photo included with letter to Dr. Robinson (GLC05508.103.02).

GLC05508.103.03

9 December 1874

Gladstone, William, fl. 1866-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

British Prime Minster Gladstone writes a letter about the Papal influences in England and Dr. Neuman's ecclestical movement.

GLC05508.110.01

4 December 1886

Gladstone, William, fl. 1866-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. H.W. Tucker

British Prime Minster Gladstone comments on the Colonial Episcopate.

GLC05508.110.02

30 July 1971

Graham, Billy, 1918-2018

Typed letter signed

Title: to Earl G. Hunt

Graham accepts Bishop Hunt's invitation to preach in Charlotte. He proposes a five day mini-crusade which will be televised nationally. He comments on the success of his Northern California Crusade despite the radicals at Berkeley University, the Hell's Angels, bomb threats and demonstrations. He states that 75 % of his audience is under 25 and believes that there is a "Jesus Revolution" occurring in the country.

GLC05508.113.01

20 March 1972

Graham, Billy, 1918-2018

Typed letter signed

Title: to Earl G. Hunt

Graham discusses the pressure of preparing new sermons every night for television audiences. He also discusses racial issues including school, housing, and bussing. He thanks Bishop Hunt for his "leadership in and support of the forthcoming Crusade."

GLC05508.113.02

3 April 1972

Graham, Billy, 1918-2018

Typed letter signed

Title: to Earl G. Hunt

Graham discusses plans to convene an International Congress on World Evangelization in Europe in August or September of 1974. He asks Bishop Hunt for financial and personnel aid, and to join the world-wide convening committee. He makes reference to spending time in Florida with his wife, Ruth, the Berlin Congress on Evangelism in 1966, and others held throughout the world.

GLC05508.113.03

12 September 1973

Graham, Billy, 1918-2018

Typed letter signed

Title: to Earl G. Hunt

Graham writes that he received an article from the Charlotte News in which Bishop Hunt discussed evangelism in Junaluska. He discusses another article about a speech in which the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church chided the World Council for not focusing enough on the redemptive aspects of the Gospel. Graham thinks this can be used as ammunition for their concerns about the reports that are coming from Bangkok. He's concerned more Methodists are not involved in the upcoming Lausanne Conference.

GLC05508.113.04

2 July 1878

Hale, Edward E., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George

Hale discourages George from becoming an Episcopalian minister, looking down on the 39 articles of the Episcopal Church and accusing that church of having one set of rules for its clergy and another set for its members. He claims the Unitarian Church is better on position than the Protestant Episcopal Church of America, "which publishes as its articles a series of formulas which no living man believes."

GLC05508.120.01

7 July 1878

Hale, Edward E., fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George

Hale's views on religion, the state of the Unitarian church, and what can be done about it though missionary work. He also corrects an article George--a fellow Unitarian clergyman--wrote about him and the Unitarian Church. Hale disassociates the Unitarian Church from organizations like the Roman or Baptist churches.

GLC05508.120.02