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16-17 July 1945
United States Government
Numazu After
One photograph entitled Numazu After dated 16-17 July 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Numazu after bombing. Other images of Numazu include: GLC09595.085, and GLC09595.087.
GLC09595.086
16 July 1945
Numazu Before 16 July 1945
One photograph entitled Numazu Before 16 July 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Numazu before bombing. Other images of Numazu include: GLC09595.085, and GLC09595.086.
GLC09595.087
12-13 July 1945
Utsunomiya Damage
One photograph entitled Utsunomiya Damage dated 12-13 July 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Utsunomiya after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Utsunomiya include: GLC09595.081, and GLC09595.082.
GLC09595.088
24 July 1945
Sumitomo After 40th and 444th Mission 24 July 45
One photograph entitled Sumitomo After 40th and 444th Mission 24 July 45. Depicts an aerial view of Sumitomo after bombing. Other images of Sumitomo include: GLC09595.071, GLC09595.072, and GLC09595.091.
GLC09595.089
19 July 1945
Fukui Before 19 July 1945
One photograph entitled Fukui Before 19 July 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Fukui before bombing. Other images of Fukui include: GLC09595.092 and GLC09595.093.
GLC09595.090
Sumitomo Total Damage
One photograph entitled Sumitomo Total Damage dated July 24, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Sumitomo after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Sumitomo include: GLC09595.071, GLC09595.072, and GLC09595.089.
GLC09595.091
19-20 July 1945
Fukui Damage
One photograph entitled Fukui Damage dated July 19-20, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Fukui after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Fukui include: GLC09595.090, and GLC09595.093.
GLC09595.092
22 July 1945
Fukui After
One photograph entitled Fukui After dated July 22, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Fukui after bombing. Other images of Fukui include: GLC09595.090, and GLC09595.092.
GLC09595.093
Kawanishi Damage
One photograph entitled Kawanishi Damage dated July 24, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Kawanishi after bombing and highlights areas of damage. Other images of Kawanishi include: GLC09595.053, GLC09595.059, GLC09595.060, GLC09595.061, GLC09595.068...
GLC09595.094
28 July 1945
One photograph entitled Kawanishi After dated July 28, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Kawanishi after bombing. Other images of Kawanishi include: GLC09595.053, GLC09595.059, GLC09595.060, GLC09595.061, GLC09595.068, GLC09595.094, GLC09595.096 and...
GLC09595.095
Kawanishi During
One photograph entitled Kawanishi During dated July 24, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Kawanishi during bombing. Other images of Kawanishi include: GLC09595.053, GLC09595.059, GLC09595.060, GLC09595.061, GLC09595.068, GLC09595.094, GLC09595.095 and...
GLC09595.096
circa 1945
Kawanishi Takarazuta Before
One undated photograph entitled Kawanishi Takarazuta Before. Depicts an aerial view of Takarazuta before bombing. Other images of Kawanishi include: GLC09595.053, GLC09595.059, GLC09595.060, GLC09595.061, GLC09595.068, GLC09595.094, GLC09595.095, and...
GLC09595.097
9 August 1945
Fukuyama Before 9 August 1945
One undated photograph entitled Fukuyama Before 9 August 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Fukuyama before bombing. Other images of Fukuyama include: GLC09595.103, and GLC09595.104.
GLC09595.098
1-2 August 1945
Hachioji After
One undated photograph entitled Hachioji After dated August 1-2, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Hachioji after bombing. Other images of Hachioji include: GLC09595.100.
GLC09595.099
1 August 1945
Hachioji Before 1 August 1945
One undated photograph entitled Hachioji Before 1 August 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Hachioji before bombing. Other images of Hachioji include: GLC09595.099.
GLC09595.100
14 August 1945
14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal
One undated photograph entitled 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal. Depicts an aerial view of the Hikari Naval Arsenal during bombing. Other images of Hikari include: GLC09595.102, and GLC09595.106.
GLC09595.101
One undated photograph entitled 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal. Depicts an aerial view of the Hikari Naval Arsenal during bombing. The image is similar to GLC09595.101 but from a different angle. Other images of Hikari include: GLC09595.101, and...
GLC09595.102
8 August 1945
Fukuyama Damage
One undated photograph entitled Fukuyama Damage dated August 8, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Fukuyama after bombing with areas of damaged marked.
GLC09595.103
Fukuyama After
One undated photograph entitled Fukuyama After dated August 8, 1945. Depicts an aerial view of Fukuyama after bombing. A section of the image is outlined in black showing the area that was bombed.
GLC09595.104
[Atomic Bomb Cloud over Nagasaki]
One photograph of the result of an atomic bomb explosion. While the image is not labeled it matches other images known to be depicting the effect of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki August 9, 1945.
GLC09595.105
One undated photograph entitled 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal. Depicts an aerial view of the Hikari Naval Arsenal during bombing. Other images of Hikari include: GLC09595.101, and GLC09595.102.
GLC09595.106
Hiroshima Before
One undated photograph entitled Hiroshima Before. Depicts an aerial view of Hiroshima before bombing.
GLC09595.107
[Hiroshima Rivers close up]
One undated photograph. Depicts an aerial view of a city separated by three rivers. The city is possibly Hiroshima before bombing based on a comparison to GLC09595.107.
GLC09595.108
[Supply drop]
One undated photograph. Depicts an aerial view of packages being dropped out of a plane to a community below. The packages are being carried downwards by parachutes. In the lower left corner of the images the community has spelled out "Drop Here...
GLC09595.109
21 April 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 21, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions training with tear gas.
GLC09662.234
9 May 1942
Matty, fl. 1942;
to Aunt Eva
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Matty dated May 9, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Describes feeling of loneliness.
GLC09662.253
30 November 1942
to Naomi
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 30, 1942. Pertains to missing her, North Carolina and Boston while he is in Washington, D.C. Mentions censorship in his letters.
GLC09662.361
October 3, 1933
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Bruce Barton
Comments on retirement: "A smoking President receives enough pipes to last a life time. Likewise fishing tackle. It is the only endowment he gets, except a troubled soul." Also mentions that "The country is going sour on the New Deal." Expresses...
GLC00691
February 9, 1932
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to G. C. Hutcherson
Thanks him for his support and for his work in Indiana. States that he is pleased others believe him worthy of a higher office. Written as New York State Governor on stationery. Addressed to Mr. G. C. Hutcherson, The Shirley Canning Co., Inc...
GLC00655.19
4 March 1933
Inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Title continues, "President of the United States / delivered at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1933." Signed at the end by Roosevelt. First inaugural address. Printed by the United States Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. in...
GLC00675
July 8, 1933
to Henry L. Stoddard
In a letter marked "Personal," Hoover writes critically about President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Comments on an economic conference and going off the gold standard. Provides a list of "misrepresentations and illusions held out from Washington"...
GLC00782.10
December 23, 1932
Memorandum for D. Basil O'Connor
Advises in humor that the Knickerbocker Ice Company has a cold storage plant in Brooklyn that O'Connor can rent, commenting that "After visits from your old friends like Gus and Meyer and Julian, a night spent in the cooler will restore you to health...
GLC00894
January 4, 1930
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
to Mabel T. R. Washburn
Answers a genealogical inquiry on the Moors and Davises, possibly for a book Washburn is writing. Typed on Coolidge's personal stationery with header Calvin Coolidge/Northampton Massachusetts. Stationery watermarked "R CO HOLYOKE". One black and...
GLC00118.08
October 29, 1932
to Lewis L. Strauss
On the fifteenth anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, writes to "express the hope that the ideal of the establishment of the National Jewish Home in Palestine, as embodied in that Declaration, will continue to prosper." Also notes his admiration...
GLC00162.14
March 31, 1945
to James V. Forrestal
Writes in reference to the Research Board for National Security, a group that provides for civilian participation in scientific research on problems of national defense. Informs that he is transmitting a program to Congress for the Office of...
GLC00162.17
17 July 1942
George VI, King of the United Kingdom, 1895-1952
Pardon of Harry James Gardiner
Printed document. Convicted of an offense against the National Service Act.
GLC00173.11
20 January 1937
Second Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Signed by Roosevelt at the end. Address delivered at the Capital, Washington, D.C., 20 January 1937. Stresses the idea of creating a better world through economic morality. Presents progress, not stagnation, as a way to improve the lives of...
GLC00196.01
8 January 1936
[Speech to Democrats]
Signed at the end. References the problems President Andrew Jackson faced during his administration and how he handled them. Talks about letters he has received from families and businesses pledging their support and encouragement for him....
GLC00196.02
21 February 1936
[Broadcast speech for Brotherhood Day]
Press release of Roosevelt's speech which he broadcasted on the evening of 23 February 1936, a day designated as Brotherhood Day by the National Conference of Jews and Christians. Notes that it cannot be released to newspapers until 8PM, 23 February...
GLC00196.04
09 May 1938
Pardon of Michele de Robertis (c/s Robert H. Jackson [acting AG])
Convicted of swearing a false affidavit. Reason for pardon not mentioned, but research indicates he received it for turning state's evidence against Al Capone.
GLC00217
July 28, 1932
to Frederick S. Greene
Advises that there is $6,059,000 available for emergency relief to be used for highway projects in New York State. Informs that the money must be spent by 1 July 1933. Decides that some of the money should be used on the Northern, Grand Central...
GLC00224
1931/07/10
to Louis L. Emmerson
Confidential letter written to the Governor of Illinois about America's economic situation during the Great Depression and the prospect of continued destitution. Praises Emmerson's "organization last winter" and discusses the need for earlier...
GLC03146
1941
Harris & Ewing, fl. 1905-1977
[Portrait of Supreme Court Justices]
Formal group portrait of the Supreme Court Justices in robes. Signed by the nine justices: Owen J. Roberts, J.C. McReynolds, Charles Evans Hughes, Harlan Fisk Stone, Hugo L. Black, William O. Douglas, Stanley Reed, Felix Frankfurter, and Frank...
GLC02929.01
30 May 1934
[Press release of speech delivered on Memorial Day at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania]
Signed at end as President. Speech mentions the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg and Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War. Stresses the importance of uniting the country. Gives particular attention to the part played by George Washington as...
GLC03352
14 June 1940
to Arthur Barnett Spingarn
President Roosevelt discusses meeting Spingarn, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Praises the NAACP, stating "Organizations like yours are necessary safeguards in a democracy. You remind us constantly of...
GLC04477
17 February 1943
Silbiger, Richard Jerome, (1922-1999)
to Dorothy Silbiger
One letter from Richard Jerome Silbiger to Dorothy Silbiger dated February 17, 1943. Richard has K.P. (kitchen patrol) duty and says he plans to look at her photo as inspiration to keep going. He then recounts what happened in a bivouac yesterday. In...
GLC09684.05
January 28, 1929
[Pardon of Marshall Barton Fales to restore civil rights.]
Convicted of swearing a false affidavit for pension claim. Pardoned for good conduct in prison and abiding the law since release. Attempted obliteration of name.
GLC00045.40
May 11, 1932
Pardon of Joseph Burzenski.
Convicted of violating prohibition. Pardoned because he helped stop an escape. Burzenski's name has been blotted-out once at the top. (c/s Wm. D. Mitchell [AG])
GLC00045.41
April 6, 1945
Pardon of Peter Joseph Glynn.
Convicted of violating liquor tax act. (c/s Francis Biddle [AG])
GLC00045.42
August 24, 1936
Pardon of Joseph Beren, alien (c/s H. Cummings [AG])
Convicted of perjury in an immigration proceeding: pardoned so that he might be allowed to reapply for readmission if deported.
GLC00052
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