17 July 1942

George VI, King of the United Kingdom, 1895-1952

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Harry James Gardiner

Printed document. Convicted of an offense against the National Service Act.

GLC00173.11

1948

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

Book signed

Title: Crusade in Europe.

1304 of 1426 numbered copies. Signed on printed facsimile of D-Day message. Illustrated with photographs. Published by Doubleday & Company. Discusses World War II, including the prelude and aftermath.

GLC00471

February 13, 1949

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peggy Fabian

He writes to a young lady with his "hope that you grow up a staunch American woman - and a lady." Letter written on personal stationary.

GLC00793

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. II.

1 a. Calling card. "The Honorable John Henry Hilldring, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington D.C." [n.d.] b. Calling card. "Henrik de Kauffmann Ambassadeur de Danemark." [n.d.] c. Army Service Forces. Invitation: Washington, D.C., to John Hilldring re: reception in honor of General Brehon Somervell. 12 Oct 1945 d. Calling card. "Ambassador of India." [n.d.] e. Calling card. "Mr. Binay Ranjan Sen, Minister of India." [n.d.] 2 Szymczak, M. S. TLS to John Hilldring re: Thanksgiving sentiments. 15 Nov 1943 3 a. Lyttelton, Oliver, and Col. J. J. Llewellin. Invitation to…

GLC06196.106

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. III.

1 Adjutant General's Office. Official announcement of the establishment of the Civil Affairs Division 4 May 1943 2 Beta Theta Pi Magazine. Clippings: "The Second Military List of Beta Theta Pi (World War II);" Columbia University; and "Civil Affairs Division, USA." Oct 1943 3 a. Clipping from [?]: "News & Comments." [n.d.] b. Clipping from [?]: "Gen. Hilldring to Head Civil Affairs Division." [n.d.] c. Clipping from [?]: "Army and Navy Legion of Valor." [n.d.] d. American Relief for Italy, Inc. List of the Board of Directors and members. [n.d.] 3 e. Washington Post.…

GLC06196.107

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. IV.

1 a. Wire Service Bulletin re: Hilldring's nomination as Assistant Secretary of State. 27 Feb 1946 b. [?]. Note re: Hilldring's nomination by Truman. 27 Feb 1946 2 a. New York Herald Tribune. Clipping: "Gen. Hilldring Nominated as Aid to Byrnes." 28 Feb 1946 b. Daily Times, [s.l.] Clipping: "Hilldring chosen." 27 Feb 1946 c. New York Times. Clipping: "Nominated by President As Assistant to Byrnes." 28 Feb 1946 d. Clipping from [?]: "2 Named to Settle Assets of Nazis Cached in Europe." [n.d.] e. Clipping from [?]: "Hilldring Named Aid to Secretary of State." [n.d.] 3 a.…

GLC06196.108

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. V.

1 a. Clipping from [?]: "Forum Speaker." [7 Jan 1947] b. Clipping from [?]: "'Policy-Maker' Speaker at Open Forum Session." [7 Jan 1947] c. Clipping from [?]: "Problems in Occupied Areas." [7 Jan 1947] d. Daily News, Los Angeles. Clipping: "25-year job seen for U.S. in Germany." 7 Jan 1947 2-3 Clipping from The United States News: "Military Men in Key Jobs: Shift from U.S. Tradition. Officers as Presidential Advisers, Diplomats and Agency Heads." 24 Jan 1947 4 a. [New York] Times. Clipping: "Hilldring Warns War Can be Lost." [8 Jan 1947] b. Los Angeles Examiner. Clipping…

GLC06196.109

1941-1945

Object

Title: Pin

Pin with name plate: "Maj Gen John H Hilldring Washington, D.C."

GLC06196.113

1940-1945

Object

Title: Dog tags

Dog tags, inscribed "John H. Hilldring 0-7420 T41 B FJ Hilldring 3133 Conn Ave NW Washington DC F."

GLC06196.121

circa 1946

Object

Title: Pin

Pin: "28th National Convention American Legion, San Francisco."

GLC06196.111

1941-1945

Object

Title: Pin

Pin: "Rock of the Marne 38th US Infantry/Veterans of Foreign Wars."

GLC06196.112

1941-1945

Object

Title: Hat & Pin

War Department general staff hat insignia with eagle and shield. Also includes pin.

GLC06196.114

1941-1945

Object

Title: Sunglasses

Military issue sunglasses with green steel case.

GLC06196.116

1941-1945

Object

Title: Cloth case

Cloth case, probably for steel eyeglass case.

GLC06196.117

1941-1945

Flag

Title: U.S. flag

U.S. flag

GLC06196.118

1941-1945

Flag

Title: Flag

White flag with purple edge

GLC06196.119

1940-1945

Object

Title: Hat insignia

Hat insignia, with emblem of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

GLC06196.122

1940-1945

Object

Title: Medal

American Defense Service medal.

GLC06196.123

1940-1945

Object

Title: Medal

Army of Occupation of Germany (World War I) medal.

GLC06196.124

1940-1945

Object

Title: Medal

World War I Victory medal with five silver citation stars.

GLC06196.125

1940-1945

Object

Title: Tie bar

Metal tie bar with circular designs.

GLC06196.126

1940-1945

Object

Title: Dog tag

Dog tag without chain, inscribed "Hilldring, John H. 07420 Lutheran."

GLC06196.127

1940-1945

Object

Title: Tie bar

Metal tie bar with four arcs on the face.

GLC06196.128

1940-1945

Object

Title: Dog tag

Dog tag without chain, inscribed "Hilldring, John H. 07420 Lutheran."

GLC06196.129

1940-1945

Object

Title: Tie bar

Metal tie bar with red/white/blue enamel.

GLC06196.130