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3 May 1876
Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884
to Ashley O'Rorke
The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, thanking him for a birthday present and teaches him the motto "None but Christ."
GLC05508.074.02
27 September 1876
The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to assure him that despite not talking for a while, he is thinking of him. He talks about the beach and ocean. Cooper asks him to pray for the end of the Turkey War, and...
GLC05508.074.03
18 December 1879
The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to discuss how illness makes you appreciate health, and remark that they will pray for each other's continued good health. Cooper asks the little boy to imitate a quote:...
GLC05508.074.04
27 December 1884
The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to express happiness that O'Rorke has recovered from an recent illness, but also to point out that he should learn what a blessing health is from the experience. Cooper...
GLC05508.074.05
20 September 1966
Curti, Merle, fl. 1966
to Marshall E. Bean
Curti responds to a letter from Bean, who, facing his own death, asked Curti about his faith. Curti responds that Bean's life in teaching and religious faith ought to provide him with confidence in the value of his life. Regarding his own faith...
GLC05508.078.01
[Photograph of Merle Curti]
Accompanying letter (see GLC05508.078.01).
GLC05508.078.02
1993/10/24
Davis, Bruce, 1942-?
to Kregg Sanders
Davis, a former member of the Manson family, writes about teaching an Old Testament Survey course and a spiritual Freedom and maturity class. He responds to a religious dilemma about creation posed by Sanders. He discusses collecting and the...
GLC05508.081.01
[Photograph of Bruce Davis and his wife]
Small color photo of Davis with his pregnant wife.
GLC05508.081.02
6 September 1993
[Breakpoint with Chuck Colson]
Internet usenet transcript of "BreakPoint," a christian Prison Fellowship radio program hosted by Chuck Colson. Segment titled: Working Chic: Labor Day Cogitations.
GLC05508.081.03
circa 1972-1980
Duke, Charles Moss Jr., fl. 1972
to Leonard
Offers Gospel verses (Mark 11:24, 16:17-18) to comfort and aid Leonard in his recovery. He also writes: "I have been to the moon but the greatest experience in my life has been accepting Jesus as my Savior." On yellow lined paper with photograph...
GLC05508.092.01
[Photograph of the moon signed by Charles Duke]
On a photograph of the moon, Duke writes: "The heavens declare the glory of God."
GLC05508.092.02
circa 1860
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
[So near is grandeur to our dust...]
"So near is grandeur to our dust, / So near is God to man, / When Duty whispers low, Thou must, / the youth replies, I can." Accompanied by a tinted photogravure (GLC05508.098.02).
GLC05508.098.01
1859
[Ralph Waldon Emerson photgravure].
Accompanies verse by Emerson (GLC05508.098.01).
GLC05508.098.02
27 June 1979
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
to Paul Friscat
Ford writes to Friscat and offers a personally meaningful quote, Proverbs 3:5,6, "Trust in the Lord...and He shall direct thy path." Ford had the Bible open to this page when he was sworn in as president.
GLC05508.103.01
18 September 1979
to Dr. Robinson
Ford writes to Dr. Robinson, welcoming him to the Republican party. He also thanks Robinson for enrolling him as a member of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Accompanied by a signed photograph (GLC05508.103.03).
GLC05508.103.02
circa 1979
[Signed photograph of Gerald Ford]
Ford writes: "Best wishes and good luck." Autographed photo included with letter to Dr. Robinson (GLC05508.103.02).
GLC05508.103.03
9 December 1874
Gladstone, William, fl. 1866-1874
to unknown
British Prime Minster Gladstone writes a letter about the Papal influences in England and Dr. Neuman's ecclestical movement.
GLC05508.110.01
4 December 1886
to Rev. H.W. Tucker
British Prime Minster Gladstone comments on the Colonial Episcopate.
GLC05508.110.02
30 July 1971
Graham, Billy, 1918-2018
to Earl G. Hunt
Graham accepts Bishop Hunt's invitation to preach in Charlotte. He proposes a five day mini-crusade which will be televised nationally. He comments on the success of his Northern California Crusade despite the radicals at Berkeley University, the...
GLC05508.113.01
20 March 1972
Graham discusses the pressure of preparing new sermons every night for television audiences. He also discusses racial issues including school, housing, and bussing. He thanks Bishop Hunt for his "leadership in and support of the forthcoming...
GLC05508.113.02
3 April 1972
Graham discusses plans to convene an International Congress on World Evangelization in Europe in August or September of 1974. He asks Bishop Hunt for financial and personnel aid, and to join the world-wide convening committee. He makes reference to...
GLC05508.113.03
12 September 1973
Graham writes that he received an article from the Charlotte News in which Bishop Hunt discussed evangelism in Junaluska. He discusses another article about a speech in which the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church chided the World Council for...
GLC05508.113.04
2 July 1878
Hale, Edward E., fl. 1878
to George
Hale discourages George from becoming an Episcopalian minister, looking down on the 39 articles of the Episcopal Church and accusing that church of having one set of rules for its clergy and another set for its members. He claims the Unitarian...
GLC05508.120.01
7 July 1878
Hale's views on religion, the state of the Unitarian church, and what can be done about it though missionary work. He also corrects an article George--a fellow Unitarian clergyman--wrote about him and the Unitarian Church. Hale disassociates the...
GLC05508.120.02
24 November 1979
Henry, Carl F., 1913-2003
Henry writes to Bishop Hunt to congratulate him on his address given at the South Bend colloquy. He also discusses ordering the four volumes of "God, Revelation and Authority" and the need of spreading the Christian Gospel. As Hunt requested, he...
GLC05508.125.01
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