30 December 1922

Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from "Morris B." addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated December 30, 1922. Expresses his joy in Ruhl returning to the United States. Morris admits not wanting Ruhl's job responsibility as administrator. Follows up on his academic pursuits, travelling over the summer in Europe, and invites Ruhl to Ithaca on his way to New York from Chicago.

GLC09761.26

13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. Announces that Arthur Ruhl had been promoted to administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling.

GLC09761.28

13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern [In French]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling. Written in French.

GLC09761.29

13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern [In German]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling. Written in German.

GLC09761.30

13 June 1923

Mitchell, Mowatt M., 1887-1980

Letter signed

Title: to Whom it May Concern [In Polish]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much assistance as possible while travelling. Written in Polish.

GLC09761.31

5 July 1923

Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from "Morris B." addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated July 5, 1923. Requests Ruhl to attempt to pay off an unnamed museum that holds an "extinct cormerant, named Carbo Perspicillatus." Claims that an "American Natural History Museum" is willing to pay $3,000 for it.

GLC09761.32

18 June 1923

Miller, John C., fl. 1923

Typed letter signed

Title: Travel Order No. 139

One typed letter from John C. Miller dated Riga, Latvia, June 18, 1923. Pertains to Arthur Ruhl departing immediately for Moscow. Requests that he receive as much aid and protection as possible. Written in English and Russian.

GLC09761.33

1 October 1923

Ruhl, Nellie Brown, 1856-1932

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from his mother dated "At Home," October 1, 1923. Pertains to Ruhl's birthday. Wishes that Arthur was at least in the country to celebrate. Mentions his father who said Ruhl's birthday was one of the more eventful days of his life. Gives updates on family members and friends in the United States.

GLC09761.34

1923

Swan, E.H., fl. 1923

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One undated letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from E.H. Swan. Refers to Morris Bishop's letter (GLC09761.32) stating that the zoo will meet about the price they are willing to accept for the bird.

GLC09761.35

15 October 1923

Swan, E.H., fl. 1923

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from E.H. Swan dated Petrograd, October 15, 1923. Pertains to following up on the matter of the bird (from GLC09761.32 and GLC09761.35). States that it is the only one of its kind in existence.

GLC09761.36

20 October 1923

Swan, E.H., fl. 1923

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from E.H. Swan dated Petrograd, October 20, 1923. Pertains to following up on the matter of the bird (from GLC09761.31, GLC09761.35 and GLC09761.35). Swan notifies Ruhl that the zoo is unwilling to sell the bird. He states the director of the zoo had been approached by another American zoo about the same bird. At that time the zoo could not part with the bird due to its rarity.

GLC09761.37

15 March 1924

Zervetz, Mary, fl. 1924

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from Mary Zervetz dated Reval, March 15, 1924. Thanks Ruhl for posting her letter in London.

GLC09761.38

13 April 1924

Brooks, Sidney, fl. 1924

Letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from Sidney Brooks dated Stanford University, California, April 13, 1924. Pertains to an article he wrote on Russian transportation.

GLC09761.39

21 April 1924

Brooks, Sidney, fl. 1924

Typed letter signed

Title: Postal Notice to Resident and Non-Resident Membership

One notice of a talk from John Elliott dated April 21, 1924. Notifies that Arthur Ruhl will be giving an informal talk on conditions in Russia. Gives his accreditations to speak on the matter and subjects to be covered will be "cities, railroads, postal service, hotels, theatres, museums, factories, trade, etc."

GLC09761.40

29 October 1938

Frank, fl. 1938

Header Record

Title: [Note and sketches to Leonard Eugene Graeff] [Decimalized .01-.03]

One note from Frank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 29, 1938, and two crayon sketches of a jack-o-lantern and a cat. Sent in one envelope.

GLC09611.003

29 July 1935

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Resolution Of The "Liga Patriotica", A Civil Organization Of The City Of Manila, Philippine Islands

One pamphlet entitled, "Resolution Of The 'Liga Patriotica', A Civil Organization Of The City Of Manila, Philippine Islands," dated July 29, 1935. The message concerns the independence of the Philippine Islands. A resolution was sent to the United States government thanking them for the support in establishing a commonwealth and the enacting of the Tydings-McDuffie Act.

GLC09693.21

January 24, 1936

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Veto Message On H.R. 9870 An Act To Provide For The Immediate Payment Of World War Adjusted-Service Certificates

One pamphlet entitled, "Veto Message On H.R. 9870 An Act To Provide For The Immediate Payment Of World War Adjusted-Service Certificates," dated January 24, 1936. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speech is concerned with his veto of an act to provide payment of World War Adjusted-Service Certificates. He states he is vetoing the bill since it is almost exactly the same as an act put forth on May 22, 1935. He directs congress to review his objections to that act as the arguments are the same.

GLC09693.22

3 March 1936

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Additional Information Concerning The Budget

One pamphlet entitled, "Additional Information Concerning The Budget," dated March 3, 1936. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt discusses some changes in the government's income revenue that affects the next fiscal year. He recommends reforms on cooperate taxes to make up for the loss of revenue in order to have a balanced budget. He mentions the loss is due to a Supreme Court decision, but does not identify the decision.

GLC09693.23

18 May 1936

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Prohibit Commercial Use In United States Of Coat Of Arms Of Swiss Confederation

One pamphlet entitled, "Prohibit Commercial Use In United States Of Coat Of Arms Of Swiss Confederation," dated May 18, 1936. This pamphlet concerns a bill that will fulfill a treaty obligation to prohibit the commercial use of the coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation in the United States. The treaty mentioned is the Red Cross Convention signed at Geneva, Switzerland on July 27, 1929.

GLC09693.24

1 June 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Federal Contributions To States And Local Units With Respect To Federally Owned Real Estate

One pamphlet entitled, "Federal Contributions To States And Local Units With Respect To Federally Owned Real Estate," dated June 1, 1943. This pamphlet concerns federal aid given to state and local governments. This funding is given to supplement tax income in areas in which land has been taken off the tax rolls as it belongs to the federal government. The report gives different recommendations on different types of land use and how to properly compensate the local and state governments. The appendix contains charts on federal aid, as well as bills and compensation related to the Tennessee…

GLC09693.25

February 22, 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Communication Requesting That No Funds be Appropriated For the United States Courts For China, 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "Communication Requesting That No Funds be Appropriated For the United States Courts For China, 1944," dated February 22, 1943. This pamphlet recommends that no funds be appropriated for the United States courts in China due to a treaty with China signed January 11, 1943. The treaty states that the United States relinquish their extraterritorial rights in China. By this treaty, all United States citizens that reside in China fall under Chinese federal laws, making a court system run by the United States in China unnecessary.

GLC09693.26

13 May 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: War Housing Program

One pamphlet entitled, "War Housing Program," dated May 13, 1943. This pamphlet concerns a plan to ensure that all war workers are housed. It notes that three fifths of the need is being taken care of by existing buildings. New construction is only needed to cover the other two fifths. This message also recommends an increase of $4 million dollars to the housing department to ensure the supply meets the demand of war worker's needs.

GLC09693.27

28 June 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Interstate Compact To Conserve Oil And Gas

One pamphlet entitled, "Interstate Compact To Conserve Oil And Gas," dated June 28, 1943. This pamphlet contains the agreement between Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kentucky to conserve oil and gas. The agreement was originally reached and approved by congress in 1935, it was renewed in 2 year increments. The agreement is concerned with regulating drilling for natural gas and oil to ensure that resources are not being wasted in any way. The agreement was renewed for four more years expiring on September 1, 1947.

GLC09693.28

27 October 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Post-War Educational Opportunities For Service Personnel

One pamphlet entitled, "Post-War Educational Opportunities For Service Personnel," dated October 27, 1943. This pamphlet transcribes a speech of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on educating veterans when World War II is over. He is entering into the record a report from the Armed Forces Committee on Post-War Educational Opportunities For Service Personnel. Roosevelt says, "Lack of money should not prevent any veteran of this war from equipping himself for the most useful employment for which his aptitudes and willingness qualify him." He also says, "We must replenish our supply of persons…

GLC09693.29

11 May 1944

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Retired Officers Or Employees Of The United States Tendered Decorations From Foreign Governments

One pamphlet entitled, "Retired Officers Or Employees Of The United States Tendered Decorations From Foreign Governments," dated May 11, 1944. This pamphlet contains two lists of retired officers or employees of the United States. The people have been given gifts or awards from foreign governments. The state department is holding these awards or presents under the provision of an act dated January 31, 1881 entitled, U.S.C., title 5, sec. 115. One list is awards and presents from friendly governments, the other list is from unfriendly governments.

GLC09693.30