1963

Morison, Samuel Eliot, 1887-1976

Book

Title: Journals and other documents on the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus.

Translated and edited by Samuel Eliot Morison. Illustrated by Lima de Freitas. Printed for members of the Limited Editions Club. One of 1500 copies, signed by the artist.

GLC08616

1966

Menconi, Ralph, 1915-1972

Object

Title: [Thomas Jefferson medal]

Issued by the Society of Medalists and based upon Jean-Antoine Houdon's portrait of Jefferson.

GLC08626

August 1, 1962

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

President Kennedy praises the career of Herbert Hoover and congratulates Admiral Strauss, who was scheduled to dedicate the Hoover Presidential Library on Hoover's eighty-eighth birthday. Letter written on White House stationery.

GLC00162.24

July 19, 1968

Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis L. Strauss

Richard M. Nixon thanks Admiral Strauss for his influence in gaining the endorsement of President Eisenhower in the 1968 presidential election, referred to as "the historic decision announced by the General last night." Written on Nixon's personal stationery.

GLC00162.26

18 September 1961

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Signature

Title: [Signature of Truman and his wife Bess]

Signatures and date are contained on a small card. A typed line underneath the signatures states "Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman."

GLC00477.02

01 August 1963

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Fred Frank Paul (c/s Robert F. Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of violating Sect.202 T.18 USC; pardoned as he is now law-abiding

GLC00525

May 26, 1960

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harold Ward

Quotes Barry Goldwater stating that the Herlong-Baker bill (concerning tax reform) can only be gotten out of committee through a letter-writing campaign. He rejects the idea of a third party of economic conservatives, saying that he joined the Republican party after being a life-long Democrat because, "we could...by our very numbers force the party to be the organ for Economic conservatism." Letter written on personal stationery.

GLC00782.17

1960

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet

Title: The Cooper Union Address given by Abraham Lincoln in the Great Hall of The Cooper Union in New York February 27, 1860

With an introduction written by Leroy H. Buckingham, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, The Cooper Union. Published by The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, 1960. Buckingham's introduction discusses Lincoln's political background and the events and issues leading up to the speech. In the address, Lincoln discusses the most pressing issue of the day, slavery, and attacks the view put forth by Stephen Douglas and others that slavery was founded by the forefathers of the country. He examines the views of the 39 signers of the Constitution and notes that at least 21of…

GLC04471.09

16 November 1993

Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. She discusses making a birthday present for her sister-in-law, her typewriter, a new sewing project, and the 3-D computer generated image she wants for Christmas. She likes reading Christian books, and would like copies of "Flying Closer to the Flame" and "Divine Romance." She answers Kregg's question about Pat Krenwinkel--remarking that she has only contempt for "what's his name [Manson]." She hope's Pat's anger will subside so she can be…

GLC05508.024.01

November 23, 1963

Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973

Printed document

Title: Proclamation of Mourning for John F. Kennedy

GLC09533

4 November 1963

Printed document

Title: Receipt

Receipt from Mays

GLC09414.1645

1961

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Broadside

Title: The Inaugural Address of John Fitzgerald Kennedy

GLC09528

15 September 1967

Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mr. John F. Bayliss

One letter from Senator Robert Francis Kennedy to John F. Bayliss dated September 15, 1967. Kennedy writes that he believes the United States had to provide the resources to American soldiers in Vietnam as well as support the democratic rights of the South Vietnamese people. He also expressed his conviction that there could be no simple answers to the complex problems facing the nation. "The strength and honor of our country permits and requires us to be forthright - and the complexity of our problems precludes simple answers. . . . The people of our country have a right to expect not easy…

GLC09525

2 August 1963

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated August 2, 1963. Describes he weather and attending a goin away party the previous evening for Bishop Palmer and his wife for a trip to India and Washington, D.C. Nellie is leaving for Frankfurt to meet Rod and is excited to see where he lives. The plane out of Geneva was delayed because of mechanical issues, but she reunites with Rod and has a steak dinner with him. Dorothy and "Mom" are there.

GLC09573.01.27

16 May 1966

Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968

Typed letter

Title: to Michael Hayes

This is a letter from Robert F. Kennedy to Michael Hayes, thanking Hayes for his letter of March 24th. This is written on US Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare stationery. Kennedy also thanks Hayes for his kind remembrance of President Kennedy.

GLC09618

4 August 1963

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated August 4, 1963. Writes that she has traveled down the Rhein river to Bonn. The country side was covered with vineyards or fruit orchards. In Bonn, she went for a city tour and met with political leaders. On the flight to West Berlin, there is turbulence, and Nellie says she does not like flying. She is going on an East Berlin tour the next afternoon.

GLC09573.01.28

8 August 1963

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bets, Davis, Jack, and Mike

One letter addressed to Bets, Davis, Jack and Mike from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated August 8, 1963. Writes that she has half the afternoon free, so she is getting her hair done. One of the women in her group lost her luggage. She has spent $100 on the American Express card and says to watch for packages. She says Copenhagen is beautiful and is going on a boat tour that afternoon. The letter is signed 'mom' instead of Nellie Joe.

GLC09573.01.29

January 12, 1967

Wetmore, R.B., fl. 1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wetmore

One letter from R.B. Wetmore addressed to Mom and Dad dated January 12, 1967. Rod is writing while waiting for a resupply chopper. He says New Years and Christmas were well and asks his parents to thanks Sherman for sending a tape. He hopes everyone is feeling well at home and has recovered from the mumps. He is hoping to visit Rena in Hawaii in February but nothing is concrete. He says he is trying to write more, but it is difficult.

GLC09573.01.30

4 July 1987

Baucom, B., fl. 1987

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. Davis Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis and Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 4, 1987. She writes that the weather is cool and the birds have begun migrating. She looks forward to seeing them.

GLC09573.01.31

1987

unknown, fl. 1987

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Obituary of Jeral D. Stewart]

One newspaper clipping printing the obituary of Jeral D. Stewart. It states that he died in Wichita in St. Francis Regional Medical Center. He was married to Madeline Baucom following his service in World War II. He was survived by his wife, a daughter, and three grandchildren.

GLC09573.01.32

25 March 1969

Garaudy, Ellis H., 1948-1979

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy Anderson

Garaudy reports that the Phan Rang Air Base where he is stationed has been "getting hit often lately." He states there was a rumor that the forces would be going to Saigon. Garaudy asks Nancy if she received his postcard from Alaska. He mentions he bought her a gift, and has another birthday gift in mind for her. Garaudy writes that this letter will be short because he wants to rest for duty tonight and provides Nancy with his mailing address.

GLC09597

1966

Header Record

Title: [letters to Nancy Anderson] [Decimalized .01-.33]

35 letters, 1 newspaper clipping, 1966-70, Metairie, Lousiana. Nancy Anderson (fl. 1966-1970) is the recipient of letters from her mother and grandmother and grandfather. These letters extend over the period of time while she is enrolled in college. She visits home in Louisiana often. She is also the recipient of letters from Ellis H. Garaudy (b. 1948-1979), a Vietnam War enlistee : (See records: GLC09597, GLC09603, and GLC09605).

GLC09600

9 August 1966

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy Anderson's mother writes that she sends her love to her. Nancy's mother mentions she took Bobby, Steve, Wils and Keith fishing in the morning and jests that it has been quiet without "someone's," possibly inferring Nancy's, friends calling. Her mother tells Nancy to take care of herself.

GLC09600.01

5 September 1967

Anderson, Linda, fl. 1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Linda writes that she has been trying to contact Nancy but has been unable to reach her. Linda asks Nancy if she would not mind collecting money owed to her by Shirley and includes how much Nancy owes her as well. Linda, who has recently moved, wishes for Nancy to visit her and mentions their mother who will be able to tell Nancy how to find her apartment.

GLC09600.02

11 September 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the weather has been cool. Her grandmother writes that she sees "the boys" although has not heard from Edna or Tillie (Te Te). She also mentions Hattie, Nancy's father, and Bobby. Nancy's grandmother tells Nancy she is going to hem her dress and make some fudge for her over the weekend. She signs her letter, "Grandma & Grandpa," and writes that she misses the milk shakes.

GLC09600.03