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Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis." Cartoon depicts a muscular laborer with the text "Wartime U.S." on his short rolling up his sleeve and glaring down at a short man blowing raspberry at him. Caption...

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William Howard Taft

One photograph of William Howard Taft dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Taft.

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[Articles related to local news in New York and Tennesee]

One newspaper clipping detailing the use of radio robots to monitor floods created by the Tennesee Valley Authority and delivery of rationing sheets throughout Schenectady, New York. Reverse side contains information on a chicken shortage.

GLC09953.013

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Half seated portrait of Roosevelt.

GLC08878.2047

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Seated portrait of Roosevelt playing cards at a table. There are visible braces on his lower leg coming from under his pants

GLC08878.2048

Edith Wilson

One photograph of Edith Wilson dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Wilson.

GLC08878.2049

53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up

One newspaper clipping entitled, "53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up." Pertains to a driving ban of motorists in Albany. Provides details of investigation conducted by local authorities.

GLC09953.014

Millard Fillmore

One photograph of Millard Fillmore dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Fillmore.

GLC08878.2050

Quigley Home From Iceland

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Quigley Home From Iceland." Pertains to Robert Quigley returning home on furlough from Iceland.

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Carte de visite of James A. Garfield

One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Garfield.

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James A. Garfield

One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Garfield.

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James A. Garfield

One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust portrait of Garfield.

GLC08878.2053

Eleanor Roosevelt

One photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Half portrait of Roosevelt.

GLC08878.2054

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt dated circa 1920. Features Franklin D. standing next to Anna as she holds a bicycle. A note on the rear of the photo reads, "Photo shows Franklin D. Roosevelt and his daughter...

GLC08878.2055

Dwight D. Eisenhower

One engraving Dwight D. Eisenhower dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Eisenhower.

GLC08878.2056

Dwight D. Eisenhower

One photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower dated circa 1960. Features Eisenhower in the back of a car waving to crowds.

GLC08878.2057

Dwight D. Eisenhower and family

One photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower and family dated circa 1945. Features Eisenhower seated on a porch step in military uniform. Behind him both sitting and standing are six men and one woman. On the rear of the photo is a note that reads, "The...

GLC08878.2058

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy

One photograph of Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy dated circa 1970. Features Kennedy holding a book or pamphlet with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" across it, as she gets into a car. There are two stamps on the rear of the photograph one for the...

GLC08878.2059

Engraving of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

One engraving of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney dated circa 1880. Half portrait of Pinckney based on the miniature by Edward Greene Malbone.

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Engraving of William Charles Cole Claiborne

One engraving of William Charles Cole Claiborne dated circa 1880. Half portrait of Pinckney based on the miniature by Ambrose Duval.

GLC08878.2062

Engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer

One engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer dated circa 1835. Bust portrait of Van Rensselaer.

GLC08878.2061

Engraving of DeWitt Clinton

One engraving of DeWitt Clinton dated 1834. Half portrait of Dewitt based on the painting by C. Higham.

GLC08878.2063

Engraving of Charles Brockden Brown

One engraving of Charles Brockden Brown dated circa 1837. Half portrait of Brown based on the painting by William Dunlap.

GLC08878.2064

Engraving of Lindley Murray

One engraving of Lindley Murray dated circa 1830. Half portrait of Murray based on the painting by E. Westoby.

GLC08878.2065

Engraving of Simon Kenton

One engraving of Simon Kenton dated circa 1830. Half portrait of Kenton based on the painting by Louis M. Morgan.

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Engraving of Richard Dale

One engraving of Richard Dale dated circa 1830. Half portrait of Dale based on the sketch by James Barton Longacre.

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Engraving of Edward Preble

One engraving of Edward Preble dated circa 1860. Half portrait of Preble.

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Engraving of James A. Bayard

One engraving of James A. Bayard dated circa 1835. Half portrait of Bayard based on the painting by Adolf Ulrik Wertmuller.

GLC08878.2069

Engraving of Thomas Sumter

One engraving of Thomas Sumter dated circa 1835. Half portrait of Sumter basted on the painting by Charles Willson Peale.

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Engraving of Philip Syng Physick

One engraving of Philip Syng Physick dated circa 1835. Half seated portrait of Physick based on the painting by Henry Inman.

GLC08878.2071

Photograph of an African American baseball player in a stadium

One photograph of African American baseball player in a stadium dated circa 1925. The photograph features a player having just thrown a ball in the warm up area of a stadium behind the player the stadium seats are half full of spectators and other...

GLC09978.12

Loveday Now in Persia

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Loveday Now in Persia." Reports that Corporal Robert W. Loveday returned to the United States from Persia (present day Iran).

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The Diary of 1943 Vacationist

One newspaper clipping entitled, "The Diary of 1943 Vacationist." Contains a five-day diary of an enlisted soldier.

GLC09953.017

Moral Sheep

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Moral Sheep." Printing of a joke with a punchline related to Sky Ranger aircrafts.

GLC09953.018

Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors." Pertains to the Dionne quintuplets, five identical sisters from Canada.

GLC09953.019

One Way To Make Money While in the Army

One newspaper clipping entitled, "One Way To Make Money While in the Army." Pertains to soldiers from Camp Shelby purchasing a taxi driver's car for $450.

GLC09953.020

Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer.

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to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Randall Jacobs to Dever Spencer Byard dated March 16, 1944. Related to a change in duty.

GLC09930.01

Rubber from Bones

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Rubber from Bones." Pertains to a chemist, Ralph A. Stark who invented a subsitute for rubber called neoflex.

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to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Randall Jacobs to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 6, 1944. Related to a change in duty.

GLC09930.02

[Notice of arrival]

One postcard that alerts doctors that a patient arrive by air from abroad in case of an infections disease. The postcard has been filled out with an entry location of "London (Croydon) Airport, Surrey" and is dated May 20, 1944.

GLC09930.03

to unnamed Lieutenant [in French]

One unaddressed letter in French dated July 9, 1945. On the rear of the letter is a math problem in pencil.

GLC09930.04

Germany Learned Nothing from the World War

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Germany Learned Nothing from the World War." Pertains Germany's involvement during World War I.

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"The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!"

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon with a caption that reads, "The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!" Depicts a snake and snake charmer. Two American naval officers watch as the snake performs with a radio. Illustrated by Ralph A...

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to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Judson to Dever Spencer Byard dated May 10, 1945. Mentions V.E. Day celebrations in New York and the knowledge that the war is still ongoing in the Pacific.

GLC09930.05

to Unknown

One unaddressed letter from Robert L. Hargrave dated May 13, 1945. Mentions the medical care of a Corporeal Guirbert.

GLC09930.06

Nuts and Jolts

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entiteld "Nuts and Jolts" with a caption that reads, "You can't hire a carpenter or plumber these days. I don't know where we'd be if my wife didn't practice first aid!" Depicts two men sitting in a living room...

GLC09953.025

Farewell to Shaef

One newspaper clipping dated July 14, 1945. The article that was clipped out is titled Farewell to Shaef, regarding the disbanding of the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force.

GLC09930.07

Proclamation By Heads Of Governments, United States, United Kingdom, and China

One document entitled Proclamation By Heads Of Governments, United States, United Kingdom, and China, dated July 26, 1945. Regarding an offer to Japan to allow them to surrender and end the war. It outlines why Japan should surrender, and the terms...

GLC09930.08.01

Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945

One document entitled Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945, dated August 11, 1945. Contains a communication from the Japanese Minister through the Swiss government to the United States government. The communication announces that,...

GLC09930.08.02

Sally Rand Will Keep Fans, Chicago Museum Its Dignity

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Sally Rand Will Keep Fans, Chicago Museum Its Dignity." Pertains to fan dancer, Sally Rand donating her ostrich feathers to the Chicago Historical Society. The museum claimed in the article that they...

GLC09953.026

to Max Grassli

One letter to Max Grassli from James F. Byrnes dated August 11, 1945. A reply to "Note Received From the Swiss Government August 10, 1945." The reply was sent on behalf of United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Socialist Republics, and China.

GLC09930.08.03

Statement By The President

One document by Harry S. Truman dated August 14, 1945. A statement regarding the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Government.

GLC09930.08.04

to Max Grassli

One document by James F. Byrnes dated August 14, 1945. A communication to the Swiss government on August 14, 1945 asking the government to forward a message from Harry S. Truman to the Japanese government. The message is regarding the terms of...

GLC09930.08.05

Text of Imperial Rescript

One document an English translation of the Imperial Rescript released in Tokyo on August 15, 1945.

GLC09930.08.06

Documents Relating To Terms Of Japanese Surrender

One document entitled Documents Relating To Terms Of Japanese Surrender dated September 19, 1945. A timeline of the documents and declarations leading up to the surrender of Japan. Includes a description and summery of; the Cairo Declaration, the...

GLC09930.09.01

[United States policy relating to Japan post surrender]

One undated document relating to the United States policy relating to Japan post surrender. The document is broken into four sections. These sections are; Ultimate Objectives, Allied Authority, Political, and Economic. Each section has detailed...

GLC09930.09.02

Worth It

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Worth It." Pertains to a technical representative from General Electric flying in and out of the desert in the Middle East. A second article entitled, "Library has 'Mourning.'" Details the New York...

GLC09953.027

[Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property]

One document relating to the Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property dated October 9, 1945. Regarding policies for arrest and disciplinary actions involving the occupying forces.

GLC09930.10

Tunisia Wounded Tell of Nazi Girl Gunner

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Tunisia Wounded Tell of Nazi Girl Gunners." Pertains to female Nazi bombers being involved in a skirmish with American soldiers in Tunisia.

GLC09953.028

Albany

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Albany." Pertains to air raid warden, John Hoben, deemed as "Best dressed air warden." Mentions that Hoben took most of his fashion cues from the British wardens.

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to Fellow Alumnus

One letter from the Alumni Association of The Law School to Fellow Alumnus dated October 15, 1945. Regarding positions and assistance of employment post discharge from the armed services.

GLC09930.11

Albany

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Adolf Laments Lot Of His Soldiers On Russian Front." Pertains to a radio broadcast from Berlin where Adolf Hitler spoke regarding the difficulties that the German soldiers had encountered during the...

GLC09953.030

Albany

One newspaper clipping of a curtain business annoucing that they were their factory was closing due to the war.

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Quins Christen Five Ships Without Hitch At Lake Superior Launchings

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Quins Christen Five Ships Without Hitch At Lake Superior Launchings." Pertains to the Dionne quintuplets christening a fleet of ships and the event that held in their honhor.

GLC09953.032

[Official Personal Report Card]

One document entitled Official Personal Report Card dated November 4, 1945. Contains duty, location and biographical data on Dever Spencer Byard.

GLC09930.12.01

Funny Business

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Funny Business." Depcits two soldiers talking by tents. Caption reads, " I know it's not according to regulations for sentry duty, but I hear the boys were having a cake sent in." Illustrated by Ralph A...

GLC09953.033

Concede Privates Who Stole Plane Did Good Flying Job

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Concede Privates Who Stole Plane Did Good Flying Job." Pertains to the arrest of privates Ronald Voyles and Thomas McDonald who flew undetected over Southern California aircraft system. They had escaped from the...

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to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier

One document from Dever Spencer Byard to to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier dated September 14, 1945.

GLC09930.12.02

to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier

One document from Dever Spencer Byard to Commander Philippines Sea Frontier dated September 14, 1945.(same as GLC09930.12.02)

GLC09930.12.03

to off concerned

One document from J.H. Lowell to Dever Spencer Byard, dated September 16, 1945. A list of men who are to report for duty. Byard's name is underlined.

GLC09930.12.04

Spawn at Camp Lee

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Spawn at Camp Lee." Announces the transfer of Private Robert Spawn at the Quartermaster Corps at Camp Lee.

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Hold Everything

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Hold Everything." Depicts running across a highway. Caption below the image reads,"Remember way back when we couldn't cross the road?"

GLC09953.036

Priority Certificate for Air Travel

One document entitled Priority Certificate for Air Travel filled out by Dever Spencer Byard, dated July 9, 1945.

GLC09930.12.05

Not Pleasure Driving For Horse to Ride Car.

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Not Pleasure Driving For Horse to Ride Car." Pertains to 12-yea-old boy who purchased a pony and was legally allowed to take it home by car.

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Instructions to Passengers

One document entitled Instructions to Passengers filled out by Dever Spencer Byard, for a flight on September 9, 1945.

GLC09930.12.06

[Air travel priority]

One document granting Dever Spencer Byard, priority for air travel from August 31, 1945 to September 10, 1945.

GLC09930.12.07.01

[Travel details]

One document by Dever Spencer Byard, making notes on travel arrangements, including a flight on September 8, 1945.

GLC09930.12.07.02

Individual Certificate of Medical Clearance

One document entitled Individual Certificate of Medical Clearance dated September 18, 1945. Certifies that Dever Spencer Byard is healthy.

GLC09930.12.08

'My God ! I Forgot Gertrude!' Is Street Car Anecdote Title

One newspaper clipping entitled, "'My God ! I Forgot Gertrude!' Is Street Car Anecdote Title." Pertains to a driving mishap committed by an all-female run street car.

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MacFadden Divorce Suit Dismissed

One newspaper clipping entitled, "MacFadden Divorce Suit Dismissed." Pertains to the divorce precedings of Bernarr MacFadden and Mary Williamson MacFadden. Details physical abuse committed by the wife.

GLC09953.039

Individual Certificate of Medical Clearance

One document entitled Individual Certificate of Medical Clearance dated September 18, 1945. Certifies that Dever Spencer Byard is healthy. (Same as GLC09930.12.08)

GLC09930.12.09

[Article related to Charlie Chaplina and Oona O'Neill marrying]

One newspaper clipping related to the marriage of 54-year-old Charlie Chaplin to 18-year-old Oona O'Neill.

GLC09953.040

Property Issue Slip

One document entitled Property Issue Slip dated September 18, 1945. A list of property with numbers next to them in a column for quantity desired. In the next column titled Action the same numbers are present.

GLC09930.12.10

[List of Travel]

One document listing travel taken by Dever Spencer Byard dated circa September 1945.

GLC09930.12.11.01

Mileage Voucher

One document entitled Mileage Voucher listing travel from Washington D.C. to New York, to San Francisco taken by Dever Spencer Byard dated circa September 1945.

GLC09930.12.11.02

[Biographical Statement Dever Spencer Byard]

One document as a Biographical Statement Dever Spencer Byard dated June 19, 1945. Includes personal, military and skill information.

GLC09930.12.12

[Application for National Service Life Insurance Dever Spencer Byard]

One document entitled Application for National Service Life Insurance filled out by Dever Spencer Byard dated August 9, 1944.

GLC09930.12.13

[Naval Reserves]

One letter from Randall Jacobs to Dever Spencer Byard dated November 13, 1943. Regarding appointment into the Naval Reserves.

GLC09930.12.14

[Request for report]

One note requesting a report dated November 6, 1945.

GLC09930.13.01

[Request for report]

One undated note requesting Dever Spencer Byard draft provisions.

GLC09930.13.02

to Commanding Officer's, All Organized and Volunteer Units, USNR

One letter from G. DeMetropolis to Commanding Officer's, All Organized and Volunteer Units, USNR dated July 20, 1951. Regarding an annual qualification questionnaire.

GLC09930.31.01.03

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One blank copy of a form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire dated circa 1951. (Same and GLC09930.31.01.04.02 and GLC09930.31.01.04.03)

GLC09930.31.01.04.01

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One blank copy of a form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire dated circa 1951. (Same and GLC09930.31.01.04.01 and GLC09930.31.01.04.03)

GLC09930.31.01.04.02

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One blank copy of a form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire dated circa 1951. (Same and GLC09930.31.01.04.01 and GLC09930.31.01.04.02)

GLC09930.31.01.04.03

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from T.M. Griffin to Dever Spencer Byard dated July 10, 1951. Regarding Article H-1602 BuPers Manual. (Quadrennial physical examination)

GLC09930.31.02.01

to Lynn J. Knapp

One postcard addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from Joseph E. Schriner. Printed on Schriner's personalized stock. Note reads, "Souvenir."

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to Fritzie

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Gladys dated July 31, 1942. Pertains to recently moving and how she would like to stay in touch with Roberta.

GLC09953.126

[Account balance from Dean's Printing Press]

One financial document from Dean's Printing Press made out to Lynn and Roberta Knapp dated August 17, 1942. Contains amoutn owed for 150 wedding invitations.

GLC09953.127

[Listing of Reserve Training Centers]

One document sent to Officer Concerned dated circa 1951. Listing of Reserve Training Centers with a medical officer.

GLC09930.31.02.02