circa 1916

Wells, H.G., fl. 1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Jacks

Wells discusses the publication of his "little book" [God the Invisible King]. He had hoped to have the book published in early 1917, but this will not happen because Mr. Jacks publishes quarterly. He does not care about price. He also remarks his religion is "distinctly anti-Christian."

GLC05508.259

12 March 1864

Whittier, John G., 1807-1892

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [We wait beneath the furnace-blast...]

The first stanza of Whittier's poem, "Luther's Hymn." It describes God's transformation of the country by ending slavery. Whittier compares the transformation to a furnace-blast that will "mould anew the nation." One black and white bust engraving of Whittier included.

GLC05508.260

8 September 1881

Whittier, John G., 1807-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Whittier writes that he is glad to see the doctrine of eternal hell and eternal suffering being abandoned. He believes that the future will provides an opportunity to turn and repent. He comments that he and his correspondent were on opposing sides, possibly indicating the recipient is a former Confederate. Whittier thanks him for an enclosed article and declines to read a manuscript due to illness and age.

GLC05508.261

1879

Whittier, John G., 1807-1892

Header Record

Title: [Decimalized: John G. Whittier letter and poem].

GLC05508.262

February 14, 1929

Wilhelm II, Kaiser, 1859-1941

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Sylvester Viereck

Wilhelm comments that he wrote a preface to a German edition (title not mentioned) to "correct erroneous views still prevalent about Empress Frederick." He also discuss debates about the "New Religion" and the "hopeless chaos in American spirits" that cannot be unraveled in newspaper articles. He asserts that religion, belief, and faith come from the heart and have nothing to do with the brain or scientific thinking. Written on the back of a signed photo of Wilhelm with his dog.

GLC05508.263

2 January 1973

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [I am the Lord your God...]

Wilkins quotes Leviticus 26:13: "I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth and out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their boundmen; and I have broken the bonds of your yoke, and made you go upright." From the Bishop Earl Hunt collection.

GLC05508.264

10 May 1832

William IV, 1765-1837

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement on Memorandum]

Endorsement trimmed from original document and adhered to a card.

GLC05508.265

10 March 1896

Williams, George, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry H. Bemrose

Williams, writing as President of the Young Men's Christian Association, urges Bemrose to use his influence to help secure a rejection of a bill in the House of Commons that will open picture galleries and museums on the Sabbath.

GLC05508.266

10 April 1836

Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Fenwick

Wordsworth solicits Fenwick for funds on behalf of a church in Cockermouth in need of expansion.

GLC05508.269

7 August 1860

Wright, Henry C., 1797-1870

Autograph quotation signed

Title: [Man's natural demands are God's only commands...]

Wright writes: "Man's natural demands are God's only commands./ Who so best understands the demands of his nature & most perfectly & healthfully supplies them, best understands & most perfectly obeys the commands of God." Removed from an autograph album.

GLC05508.270

circa 1863-1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Broadside

Title: Emancipation Proclamation

Rufus Blanchard edition. Signed in print by Abraham Lincoln as the President and William H. Seward as Secretary of State. The printer, Rufus Blanchard, states the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation in a footnote: "This Proclamation is an incalculable element of strength to the Union cause. It makes an alliance between the Rebels and Foreign States as impossible as it is for millions of Bondsmen to love slavery better than Freedom..." Border surrounding text includes pink flowers surrounded by green and red-tinted leaves. Background of text is images of stars. Mounted.

GLC05508.272

9 February 1989

Arnaz, Desi, Jr., 1953-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Arnaz responds to Kohl's solicitation letter. Arnaz discusses his struggles to deal with fear and anxiety, which initially led him to believe "personal gain eases personal pain." He later discovered the real gains in life are spiritual, and that when "we find God, we also find we were only imprisoned by our own ignorance."

GLC05508.274

19 October 1988

Bellamy, Ralph, 1904-1991

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

A response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Bellamy writes of his belief in a "force" behind creation. He doesn't necessarily call this force God, but he does worship it.

GLC05508.275

circa 1987-1989

Leigh, Janet, fl. 1987-1989

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Leigh discusses the influence religion has had on her and her belief in God. As she matured, a structure to house her God, labels, and denominations became unnecessary because, she believes, the Supreme Being is in each person. Whenever she mutters before a take she is saying "Life is the showing forth of the very Self of God." She says science cannot explain everything, and comments that she needs the conception that there is a more powerful spirit than just her.

GLC05508.276

December 1, 1987

Buckley, William F., 1925-2005

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Buckley writes: "I believe in the Apostle's Creed, and you hardly need to go to any trouble, or to put me to any, to frame it. Please keep the $200. With all good wishes."

GLC05508.277

30 November 1989

Bumpus, Troy A., fl. 1989

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter in which Bumpus describes his beliefs in two judgments (the white throne of judgment and the judgment of Jesus Christ) and the anti-Christ. He also describes his father's survival after a heart transplant and the remission of his own case of Chron's disease as miracles. Also contains a short biography on a copy of Missionaries of Charity letterhead and asks that the donation go to Mother Theresa. Bumpus was said to be the youngest politician ever in the United States.

GLC05508.278

3 November 1988

Cartland, Barbara, 1902-2000

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to a solicitation by Kohl. Cartland sends a poetic prayer about eternal life.

GLC05508.279

30 November 1987

Cash, Johnny, 1932-2003

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Cash writes about accepting Jesus as his savior during church when he was a 12 year old boy. The memory of that experience served as a beacon to call him back to Jesus throughout his life. He writes that studying Scripture is vital for a Christian, and gave him strength in the entertainment business. He remains committed to his faith.

GLC05508.280

13 December 1987

Cummings, Robert, fl. 1987

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Cummings writes that one can accomplish anything by acting with all their heart. This can be achieved by focusing on God rather than the seeming impossibility of the task at hand. One just has to believe they are loved and protected by God, and they can accomplish anything. Cummings has followed this philosophy. He asks that the $200 donation be made to the Actor's Fund of America.

GLC05508.281

27 February 1987

Day, Doris, 1924-2019

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Although at first reluctant to include her religious views in the Woodland Historical Document Collection, Day writes: "My religion is what I feel inside, and my own personal contact with my maker. I talk to God, but don't feel that I have to go to church to do that. I always try to live the Golden Rule, and that, to me, is religion." She asks Kohl's donation be given to the Doris Day Pet Foundation.

GLC05508.282

3 October 1988

De Havilland, Olivia, 1916-2020

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Olivia de Havilland writes that she cannot adequately describe her religious views at this time because her life is too demanding to afford her the necessary time for reflection. She does add, however, that she has a strong faith in a universal, benevolent power and the efficacy of prayer.

GLC05508.283

6 May 1989

Goulet, Robert, 1933-2007

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Goulet mentions being brought up Roman Catholic. He talks to Jesus often and does not fear death because he is anticipating eternal existence. He is no longer a practicing Catholic, but a good Christian and follower of Christ. He asks Kohl's donation be sent to the homeless.

GLC05508.285

January 29, 1987

Landry, Tom, 1924-2000

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Landry discusses being raised Methodist and going to church. At 33 he realized he was not really a christian, only a churchgoer. He tried to be the best football player and coach he could, but felt empty despite his gridiron successes. He joined a Bible study group and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord, which shifted God and family ahead of football on his list of priorities.

GLC05508.286

2 December 1988

Neal, Patricia, 1926-?

Typed document signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Neal includes an excerpt from her 1988 autobiography, "As I am," written at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, a Benedictine monastery, where she made "sense of all the tragedies in her life" and renewed her faith in God. The excerpt discusses God's roll in her recovery from a stroke. An accompanying card requests Kohl's donation be given to the Abbey of Regina Laudis.

GLC05508.288

15 December 1987

Schuller, Robert Harold, 1927-2015

Typed letter signed

Title: to Atlee Kohl

Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Schuller writes that as a Christian pastor, he embraces great landmarks of Biblical faith--the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, etc. He sees each persona as infinitely precious, and esteems all, including his enemies. He is loved by God, which transforms "I am" to "I can," a vision held by leaders of all sorts. Jesus is his model, and his energies are directed toward the day when there is peace and love throughout the world.

GLC05508.290