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29 March 1952

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Victor Emanuel

As NATO Supreme Commander, affirms idea of a spiritual awakening in the US: "One part of your letter that impresses me very much is your realization that there must be a definite appeal to the spiritual if we in the United States and what is left of the free world are really interested in getting back on a sane,sound, and enduring basis.

GLC08345

15 March 1954

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Vernon Smith

Sends thanks for the "treasured photographs of Abraham Lincoln" taken by Smith's grandfather. States that he will take great care of them and will eventually donate them to the Museum at Abilene. Accompanied by the President's schedule for March 12, 1954, accepting the gift (see GLC07094.02).

GLC07094.01

12 March 1954

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed document

Title: The President's Appointments Friday, March 12, 1954.

Eisenhower's schedule for the day showing an appointment at 8 AM to accept some photos of Abraham Lincoln from Vernon Smith, a worker in the Social Room. Smith's grandfather, who was a personal friend of Lincoln, took the photos. Also shows an 8:30 appointment with the Secretary of the Treasury, Hon. Sherman Adams, and Hon. Bryce Harlow and a 10AM Cabinet meeting. Lists a 1:30 PM departure for Camp David. Accompanies GLC07094.01.

GLC07094.02

1955/05/06

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Brig. Gen. Arthur S. Nevins re: rearing quail, garden plots on his farm

Signed "DE" as President on White House stationery. Eisenhower kept a farm at Gettysburg, Pa.

GLC02793.095

1957/11/08

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Evan Aurand re: "tempest in a teapot" created by his riding in helicopter

Memorandum for Captain Aurand

GLC02793.096

1958/10/06

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Irving Geist re: his golf game

Signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.097

1959/11/14 ca.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delores Moaney re: birthday greetings to her

Signed as President either in 1959 or 1960. With Moaney (Eisenhower's valet) TNS 10/14/1985 stating this was the only handwritten letter she received from Ike.

GLC02793.098