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1944/08/28
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Frank Stockdale re: thanks for gift
Expressing his gratitude for a gift from the Stockdales and wishing Renee a "speedy recovery." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.14
1944/11/07
to Frank Stockdale re: tedium of waiting
Patton complains "this waiting has been tedious, but now we are about tot try to carry the ball some more." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.15
1945/01/26
to Frank Stockdale re: unable to visit
Patton promises to come visit, but must delay because "something happened the other day which means that we will keep on fighting violently." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.16
1945/02/27
to Frank Stockdale re: sending razor blades, looks forward to seeing
Sending extra razor blades (another item rationed) and says he is "looking forward to the times when we can again have our old-time evenings together...."
GLC06760.17
1945/05/18
to Frank Stockdale re: missed visit, business
Patton writes, slightly jocularly, "you nearly saw me yesterday as I was planning a surprise invasion..., then the last minite some things occurred in Germany and I had to come back at once."
GLC06760.18
1945/10/02
to Frank Stockdale re: rumor of his being knighted by the King
Patton mentions "a rumor that his Majesty the King may ask for my presence shortly to give me the KBE." Patton was not knighted.
GLC06760.19
1945/12/06
to Frank Stockdale re: wishing a merry Christmas
Patton wishes the Stockdales "a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year." With envelope signed.
GLC06760.20
[1944 ca.]
to Frank & Renee Stockdale re: thanks for last visit
Undated. Thanking the Stockdales for "a very nice time"
GLC06760.21
1944/12/25 ca.
to Frank & Renee Stockdale re: Christmas card, 3rd US Army, "Season's Greetings"
A two-color printed Christmas card reading "Season's Greetings. Third United States Army," showing a tank zipping over an image of France towards an arrow reading "Nach Berlin" (To Berlin). Red arrows spread across the northern France from Normandy....
GLC06760.22
1944 ca.
[General George Patton]
Patton standing beside his war map mobile caravan "which went over D. Day and through all the fighting." Taken at Pecver[?] Hall, Cheshire, where Gen P [commanded] the 3rd U.S. Army.
GLC06760.23
1945 May 29
Kemsley Newspapers Ltd.
[General Patton at Fern Hill]
Photograph of Patton posing at Fern Hill. Copyright stamp on verso.
GLC06760.24
1945 ca.
United States. Army. Signal Corps.
General George S. Patton
Signal corps photograph. Shows Gen. Patton standing with four stars on his helmet.
GLC06760.25
1945 July 19
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Patton addressing the 80th Infantry
Dating based on note on verso, passing the photograph for publication. From verso: Gen. George S. PAtton, Jr., commanding general, 2rd U.S. Army, stands in front of microphone addressing troops of 80th infantry division at Kaufbeuren, Germany...
GLC06760.26
U.S. 3rd Army in parade formation
Gen. Patton[?] on the right marching toward the flagbearer.
GLC06760.27
General's red three star cloth flag
GLC06760.29
1943/03-1944/12
Follweiler, Frank, fl. 1944-1945
D-Day Diary labeled "address book"
Diary kept in a green cloth address book written on board Tank Landing Ship LST-383 officer. Many of the diary entries are more like notes (p. "VII"): "Left ...Eng. Mon. June 5 for our fourth invasion ... D-Day is Tues June 6 .... Arrived Tues June 6...
GLC07239
1938-1940 ca.
Harris & Ewing, fl. 1905-1977
To the American Embassy in Tokyo from Franklink Roosevelt
Tite from mount. The photograph depicts FDR looking up from a document, with a pen in his hand. See similar photograph GLC04675.06, unnamed recipient, dated ca. 1935. (This copy has liquid damage.)
GLC07527
1945/04/16
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
First address to Congress re: death of Roosevelt and his legacy in Europe
"The Laws of God and Man have been violated and the guilty must not go unpunished." Typed document reproduced by an offset process. Signed on page 4.
GLC07529
January 1935
York, Alvin C., 1887-1964
VFW petition for payment adjusted compensation
Petition from the Veterans of Foreign Wars signed by approximately thirty veterans. Includes clipping and brief handwritten description.
GLC06651.01
1945 February 23
Lowery, Louis, 1916-1987
First flag raising on Iwo Jima
Titled and signed on the image by Lowery. Depicts the flag fully raised, the flag-pole held by four G.I.'s, with an armed marine keeping watch in the foreground. Written at Mt. Suribachi.
GLC06361
14 January 1942
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to Joseph Curran
President Roosevelt discusses "the discrimination against colored seamen, referred to in your telegram of January 2nd" with Curran, President of the National Maritime Union. States that he was previously informed that the discrimination had been...
GLC06686
1944/09/14
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965
to Frank J. Kozicki re: Anfa hotel plans, Casablanca conference site Jan. 1943
The printed plan of the hotel, signed simply "Winston Churchill." Accompanied by a cover letter from Churchill's secretary, Kozicki's (damaged) request to FDR and a negative response from FDR's secretary, Grace Tully.
GLC06716
1945
Henley, Raymond D., fl. 1945-1953
Collection of Raymond D. Henley relating to the Marines on Okinawa [Decimalized .01-.10]
Henley was a member of the 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, "G" Company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines. The collection includes photographs, photo albums, his squad book, a telegram and letter to his wife, three medals, a certificate showing he fought in...
GLC06567
24 September 1943
Purvis, Melvin Horace, 1903-1960
to Rosanne Purvis
Writes a love letter to wife during World War II. Mentions receipt of her letter and his concern that the censor is holding up his correspondence. Encourages his wife not to worry about him and to be strong for the baby coming and the little boy....
GLC06273
1933/06/10
to Henry T. Rainey re: thanking Hundred Days Congress for achievements
Rainey was speaker of the house.
GLC07468
11 August 1943
Wallace, H.A., 1888-1965
to Elmer T. Clark
Wallace applauds the Methodist Church's decision to promote "practical action in behalf of the brotherhood of man in the post-war world." He writes that the social creed of the Methodist Church has long been an inspiration to him.
GLC05508.252
24 April 1943
Fosdick, Harry Emerson, 1878-1969
to Frank Mock
Written on stationery of Riverside Church. Fosdick reprimands Mock for a downhearted letter and encourages him to keep his faith during the dark times of WWII. He also warns that we must win the peace this time (as opposed to WWI) because the next...
GLC05508.104
6 March 1941
Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948
to Dr. Susai
Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)
GLC05508.108
7 February 1944
Graham, Martha, 1894-1991
to Kit
Graham discusses her feelings and perceptions about a party attended in Kit's honor and the way Kit has touched so many people. She also discusses her belief in "a Great Source," or living energy, from which one can draw strength and power.
GLC05508.114
March 1936
Guest, Edgar A., 1881-1959
My Creed
A personal philosophy Guest tried to live by, much of it dealing with ethics and decorum: "... to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage , but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the...
GLC05508.118
26 October 1932
Lieblestein, Edward, fl. 1932
to Dr. S. M. Lehrman
Lieblenstein, writing as president of the Higher Broughton Hebrew Congregation, expresses regret over Rev. Lehrman's intention to leave. He lists the many deeds and services Lehrman has performed for the congregation.
GLC05508.166
21 November 1936
Masters, Edgar Lee, 1868-1950
to Jewell Allen
Masters writes in response to Allen's letter concerning his book "Across Spoon River." He discusses religion and reading, and suggests she read his poem "Prometheus" which was printed in "The Serpent in the Wilderness." He believes her atheism is...
GLC05508.181
18 April 1938
Oursler, Fulton, 1893-1952
to John
Oursler offers condolence to John after the death of his wife. He comforts his friend by reminding him of his faith. He writes of one man who did not believe in an after life and the sense of utter hopelessness that man faced when his wife died....
GLC05508.199
14 October 1933
Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979
to George Vaughan
Pickford writes that she believes the real "depression" stems from the world-wide moral lapse brought on by World War I. She believes that "a greater spiritual consciousness is manifesting itself throughout the entire world" due to the influence of...
GLC05508.205
13 September 1935
Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946
Seton writes in response to Vaughan's letter concerning "our spiritual depression" to express hope of the future. He is also publishing an "Indian Bible," containing "the spiritual message of the Red Race" which should be of service to many. Typed...
GLC05508.227
circa 1940
Smith, Alfred Edgar, 1903-1986
[American Liberty]
Smith states his belief in a parent's right to choose between public and religious schools for their children, the principle of non interference in the internal affairs of other nations, and common brotherhood of man under common fatherhood of God....
GLC05508.229
12 March 1930
Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932
to John W. Hughes
Sousa writes to Hughes remarking that the only way of judging music is whether or not it has beauty. He discusses differences between composers of the "olden days" and those of today. Sousa believes inspiration for writing music comes from...
GLC05508.231
7 March 1934
Tibbett, Lawrence, 1896-1960
Tibbett writes that he cannot comment on the world's spiritual condition because his experience is confined to the U.S.. He believes there is a spiritual regeneration underway in the U.S. He cannot say whether there is more godliness in our lives...
GLC05508.244
14 August 1936
Address of the President at Chautauqua, N.Y.
Speech focuses on peace, America as a good neighbor to other nations, and preventing war internationally. Discusses the causes that produce war such as fanaticism, racial hatreds, and religious intolerance. Finishes with, "We believe in democracy...
GLC05193
22 December 1929
Zuber, Osburn, fl. 1929
Negro Scientist Shows "Way Out" for Southern Farmers[:] A Story of George Washington Carver of Tuskegee
Reprinted from the "Montgomery Advertiser." With Carver's signature beneath his photo portrait inside the front cover.
GLC05508.065
19 August 1940
Davis, James, fl. 1940
to G. F. Robinson
Davis believes Willkie will be the next President. He discusses the passing of his wife, the life they had together and the one she now has in heaven. Briefly mentions aid to Britain. Written on Stationery of the Senate Committee on Finance.
GLC05508.082
22 April 1937
Anderson, Alexander P., 1862-1943
to Horace C. Tracy
Anderson was a scientist. In old age, Anderson writes a meandering letter, apparently in response to Tracy's asking for an autograph or opinion.
GLC05508.020
24 May 1931
D'Arcy, Charles Frederick, 1859-1938
to Mr. Gaskell
The Bishop of Armagh discusses a series of questions and answers on science and religion, the nature of God, and the creation and Christ. He mentions that the purpose of his book, "God in Science," is to answer the modern theological question about...
GLC05508.022
14 November 1942
Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964
to Mr. Wilson
Astor cannot choose a favorite poet; she starts by listing several: Browning, Keats, Kipling, Poe, and Longfellow. Her favorite book to read is the Bible.
GLC05508.023
1 June 1940
Cheatham, Kitty, fl. 1940
[Webster defines "Success"...]
This is a speech dedicating the Drake Memorial Mausoleum Shrine to the world's first oil well, drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania by Edwin C. Drake in 1859. Cheatham's speech discusses the meaning of success. She refers to Jesus Christ as the world...
GLC05508.066
17 October 1934
DuPont, Pierre Samuel, 1870-1954
Responding to a letter written by Vaughan, DuPont sees the general failure of religious teaching as an evil to be combatted. He admits that he may not be the best person to offer advice since he does not attend church, but asserts that he is a...
GLC05508.091
21 May 1931
Dunedin, Herbert, fl. 1931
to Edwin Gaskell
When asked how to explain God to a child, Dunedin rhetorically asks if it would "not be enough to tell a child that God is his Creator...the author and giver of all good." He says to demonstrate unseen forces by wind, electricity, and thoughts. He...
GLC05508.093
1929/03/04
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Inaugural Address of President Herbert Hoover
Takes the opportunity to express "simply and directly" his "opinions...on matters of present importance." Discusses national progress, especially since World War I; the failures of the criminal justice system and his general strategy to...
GLC05612
7 May 1945
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
[Mimeographed victory message]
Mimeograph message to Combined and British Chiefs of Staff marked urgent, "The mission of the Allied forces was fulfilled at 0241, local time, May 7th, 1945." On stationary from SHAEF Forward Staff Message Control.
GLC05622.01
1944/12/22
Mimeograph re: "The enemy is making his supreme effort to break out"
Mimeograph.
GLC05622.02
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