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circa 1870
Sartain, Samuel, 1830-1906
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris
One print of Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of President Ulysses S. Grant. Engraved by Samuel Sartain from an original photograph by Mathew B. Brady.
GLC08878.1151
1868
Evoli, J., fl. 1868
Ulysses S. Grant with His Children
One print of Ulysses S. Grant dated 1868 with his children; Ellen "Nellie", Jesse and Ulysses Jr. Also pictured is an unnamed friend of Jesse Grant. Photograph by J. Evoli. Pictured in the background as well are two African American men. Not...
GLC08878.1152
1944-1945
Oursler, Winnie, fl. 1944-1945
[Letters belonging to Robert C. Oursler, 1944-1945][Decimalized .01-24]
Collection of letters belonging to Robert C. Oursler dated 1944-1945. Consists of 24 items primarily sent from his wife, Winnie Oursler, as well as, his mother, grandmother and aunt. Letters are related to updates of family life in Stillwater...
GLC09998
1946
[Collection of letters belonging to Ruth Buettner]
Collections of 20 letters belonging to Ruth Buettner dated 1946. Letters are primarily addressed to friends while she serves as a Navy Ensign in Pensacola, Florida.
GLC09999
August 8, 1945
Whorter, Susie, fl. 1945
to Ruth Buettner
One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from L.M. Whorter dated August 8, 1945. Includes updates and her opinions of the Navy.
GLC10000
1943-1946
Various
[Letters belonging to Ruth Buettner, 1943-1946][Decimalized .01-.19]
Collection of letters belonging to Ruth Buettner dated 1943-1946. Consists of 19 items addressed to friends of Buettner while serving as a WAVE.
GLC10005
1972
Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005
[Shirley Chisholm campaign poster, 1972]
One poster dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed." Pictured is Shirley Chisholm campaigning to be the Democratic party's nominee for president.
GLC09721.01
GLC09721.02
March 1950
Political Affairs, fl. 1950
Political Affairs [March 1950]
One issue of Political Affairs dated March 1950. Consists of essays related to the Communist government, labor issues, NAACP's Civil Rights mobilization, and capitalism.
GLC09640.235
1831
Finden, William, 1787-1852
Engraving of Hannah More
An engraving of Hannah More based on the painting by H.W. Pickersgill. More is seated holding glasses.
GLC09791.10
circa 1930
Wills's Cigarettes
Trading card of Rebecca West
One trading card featuring Rebecca West dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of West. Part of a series of trading cards featuring famous British authors. West is number 38 in the series.
GLC08878.0838
22 May 1944
West, George A., 1921-2007
to Mildred West
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if she had attained her driver's license and if their friend John had been deployed for...
GLC09951.01.098
23 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and that he bought a new fountain pen. Inquires if she received a money order from him...
GLC09951.01.099
24 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions that he received a letter from his sister and that they received a...
GLC09951.01.100
26 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Inquires if she had gone to fix her teeth and get new pairs of glasses...
GLC09951.01.101
27 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions the weather and that he thinks their daughter is very cute. Inquires...
GLC09951.01.102
28 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 28, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires how Sharon is doing. Mentions that it will almost be a year since he has seen them. Also describes...
GLC09951.01.103
29 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 29, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reminsces of the times he spent with her before the war. Mentions listening to more records.
GLC09951.01.104
30 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 30, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter. Recalls a past Memorial Day that they spent together. Mentions the weather.
GLC09951.01.105
1 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 1, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter. Mentions seeing a movie entitled, "It Happened Tomorrow," and the weather.
GLC09951.01.106
2 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 2, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about how she feels with the medicine. Mentions the weather. Includes lyrics to a song following...
GLC09951.01.107
3 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 3, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about how she feels with the medicine. Mentions the weather. Details the Lend-Lease Act.
GLC09951.01.108
27 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses concern if she injures herself before giving birth and that he misses her. Mentions seeing a movie...
GLC09951.01.109
29 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 29, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he received a package from her. Expresses relief that she is doing well.
GLC09951.01.110
30 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 30, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Asks that she enjoy the summer. Mentions their car.
GLC09951.01.111
2 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 2, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions the weather and that he hopes she recovers from surgery. Thanks her for the recent package she sent.
GLC09951.01.112
3 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 3, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions having gone to see a new movie entitled, "Cover Girl." Also laments that his friend Bill has been...
GLC09951.01.113
5 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 5, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses support to her that even thought they are far apart and she does not feel well. Inquires if she has...
GLC09951.01.114
5 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 5, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses that he looks forward to the time when they can be reunited.
GLC09951.01.115
6 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 6, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions replies to letters he received from her. Is happy that their daughter loves them both and is...
GLC09951.01.116
9 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 9, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he hopes she is feeling better after surgery and that he misses her. Inquires after family...
GLC09951.01.117
10 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses pride that she and Sharon wear a star pin in his honor. Mentions that she is not permitted to wear...
GLC09951.01.118
12 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 12, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Remarks on the time that Mildred and Sharon get to share together. Makes reference to a possible abortion...
GLC09951.01.119
13 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Hopes that she and Sharon are able to get enough sleep. Inquries if she had gone to the dentist or gotten new...
GLC09951.01.120
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he received 17 letters and some packages from her. Also remarks on the new hospital built in...
GLC09951.01.121
14 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 14, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter. Thanks her for the photographs and states that he won't be able to send money...
GLC09951.01.122
16 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 16, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions a G.I. bill being proposed in Congress. Inquires after her well-being following the recent surgery.
GLC09951.01.123
17 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 17, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions the weather and conditions of camp. Shares that he misses mayonnaise dressing and a ham sandwich...
GLC09951.01.124
20 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 20, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Wishes her a healthy recovery and asks how Sharon is doing. Asks about family and acquaintances.
GLC09951.01.125
22 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions the weather and a song performed by Glenn Miller and his band. Asks how Sharon is doing.
GLC09951.01.126
23 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires after family and friends. Requests for Mildred to send him song lyrics.
GLC09951.01.127
24 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires after family and friends. Asks if she has been able to send him a new wrist watch.
GLC09951.01.128
26 June 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and that he received packages from her.
GLC09951.01.129
6 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 6, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Responds to Mildred buying Sharon a children's swing. Asks about family friends. States that contrary to what...
GLC09951.01.130
7 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 7, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Hopes that she is feeling better. Remembering past July 4th celebrations while he is stationed in Burma...
GLC09951.01.131
8 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Asks about a toy that he sent Sharon and floats the possibility of adopting a boy. Notes that he included a...
GLC09951.01.132
9 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 9, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about the prescription for her "blood and strength." Asks about family. Also requests if she could...
GLC09951.01.133
10 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her and Sharon. Recounts that he is still the same romantic guy when she first him and their...
GLC09951.01.134
12 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 12, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses loneliness in missing them. Refers to them both having "troubles." Responds to updates of friends.
GLC09951.01.135
13 July 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 13, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions his work and that he will be sending her a CBI shield. Send his best wishes to family.
GLC09951.01.136
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