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21 August 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe is glad that Joe is doing much better. He describes a boat ride and wishes he could have taken it with Sylvia, he also describes his sleeping habits.
GLC09414.0753
22 August 1943
Moe is writing from Tacoma where he was visiting with Joe and Frank. They saw a movie, slept in the dormitory, then went to a picnic near Geneva Lake.
GLC09414.0754
23 August 1943
Moe found a seafood restaurant that was not that great. He is also glad she got along with Olga and so is Martin.
GLC09414.0755
Moe has enclosed some photos of him during his recent trip to Seattle. He is heartbroken about one of the photographs, and asks Sylvia how the film came out. The photographs were not included with the item.
GLC09414.0756
24 August 1943
Moe has finally heard from Jim. He is glad Sylvia has heard from Bea. Moe also reports that Harry has been transferred to S.C.U.
GLC09414.0757
25 August 1943
Moe went to the Mack Village, but found it disappointing. He mentions again that he would like Sylvia to see a doctor concerning her "condition," but does not say what the condition is.
GLC09414.0758
26 August 1943
Moe talks at great length about Mad and Ben and how they are talking about marriage.
GLC09414.0759
27 August 1943
Moe got a letter from Morris Brannerman. He feels sorry for Joe Ellis was detailed to clean the mess hall and is glad that as a T-4, he does not get such details anymore.
GLC09414.0760
31 March 1930
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
[Pardon of Jose F. Gandara, convicted of conspiracy to start a military expedition against Mexico 3 December 1927]
Jose F. Gandara was convicted by the U.S. District Court of Arizona of conspiracy to "set foot or provide means for a military expedition against a friendly power, the republic of Mexico." He was sentenced to two years in the McNeil Island...
GLC05964
5 August 1933
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to John L. Lewis
Informs that he has created a National Labor Board to function under the National Industrial Recovery Act as an agency to investigate controversies concerning labor relations. Appoints Lewis a member of the National Labor Board and hopes that he...
GLC05576
14 February 1929
Wilhelm II, Kaiser, 1859-1941
to George Sylvester Viereck
Wilhelm comments that he wrote a preface to a German edition (title not mentioned) to "correct erroneous views still prevalent about Empress Frederick." He also discuss debates about the "New Religion" and the "hopeless chaos in American spirits"...
GLC05508.263
17 September 1942
Pardon of California judge Gavin Craig convicted in Italo Petroleum case
The judge was convicted of "Conspiracy to endeavor to obstruct justice...." in the Italo Petroleum Case. With pardon attorney's warrant and file of supporting original petitions.
GLC05912
1945/02/05
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, Jr., 1914-1988
to Basil O'Connor
Typed on stationery and signed as Lt . Cmmdr. in the US Naval Reserves sending a check to the March of Dimes (National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis) with money raised by his men. There is a long manuscript postscript beginning on p. 1 "Dear...
GLC05990
1945-1948
Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974
Archive of U.S. assistant Secretary of State [decimalized: .001-.284]
Hilldring served as a major general, Assistant Secretary of State, and first Director of the Civil Affairs Division within the Office of the Chief of Staff (U. S. military government in Europe and Japan). Includes U. S. government documents, signed...
GLC06196
1943
Basler, Roy P., 1906-1989
As one southerner to another: [Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence]
[Title continued] "Concerning Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence." Limited edition reprinted from Southern Atlantic Quarterly (Jan. 1943) under the direction of Ralph G. Newman. Published by the Abraham Lincoln Bookshop.
GLC06213
1939
Mannin, Ethel, 1900-1985
Women and the revolution.
Profiles of women in revolutions around the world. First American edition, printed by E. P. Dutton. With dust-jacket.
GLC06229
1934
Cunard, Nancy, 1896-1965
Negro anthology made by Nancy Cunard 1931-1933
Published by Cunard at Wishart & Company in London, England. In the foreword, Cunard states "It was necessary to make this book ... for the recording of the struggles and achievements, the persecutions and the revolts against them, of the Negro...
GLC06115
1945/10/30
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Speech re: transition to peacetime; economy
"Four days after the surrender of Japan, I issued executive order 9599 which laid down the guiding policies of your government during the transition from war to peace...to assist in the maximum production of civilian goods...to avoid both inflation...
GLC07720
1935
Shaler, William, 1773-1833
Journal of a voyage between China and... America...in 1804
Collateral. Modern fine press reprint (no. 164) by the Saunder Studio Press, with an introduction by Lindley Bynum and illustrations by Ruth Saunders. Facsimiles of the titlepage and beginning reprinted from the Huntington Library copy. This is the...
GLC05246.05
1929/02/22
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
to Cornelius Greenway re: advice on education, work, etc.
Thanking Greenway for his note and writing "If my saying that the best thing students can do is to work hard and improve themselves has been of any help to you I am glad I thought to say it..." On White House stationery.
GLC06946
1944/01-1945/12
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Stockdales re: Italian & German campaigns, Patton's death [decimalized]
Collection of materials written to Rene and Frank Stockdale, with a signed and dated 3-star general's flag (54 x 72.4 cm). The letters, written to two personal friends in Britain during the last eighteen months of World War II, chronicle Patton as...
GLC06760
1944/07/04
to Renee & Frank Stockdale re: thanks for "the many courtesies"
Thanking the Stockdales for "the many courtesies which you two have rendered me and... the Third Army."
GLC06760.01
1944/01/02
to Renee Stockdale re: a battle involving 15 US Divisions
Written twenty days before being appointed commander of the Third Army. He notes concerning that battle, involving 15 United States Army Divisions "all but two attacking. Tonight... we may lick him."
GLC06760.02
1944/07/15
to [Renee & Frank Stockdale] re: thanks for letter, secrecy in correspondence
Thanking Renee Stockdale for her letter received, and stating that "owing to the requirements of secrecy," he is "unable to write more."
GLC06760.03
1944/09/19
to Renee Stockdale re: asking her to send his three stars
GLC06760.04
1944/10/11
to Renee Stockdale re: sending piece of parachute silk
Sending Renee Stockdale a souvenir piece of parachute silk "given to me by a member of a crew of one of our bombers which was forced down"
GLC06760.05
[1944]/10/18
to Renee & Frank Stockdale re: frustration at not being able to fight the enemy
"Just a note... to say that the Third Army is not dead just sleeping.... We are fed up with not fighting."
GLC06760.06
1944/11/30
to Frank Stockdale re: beginning of major assault on the Seigfried line
"We have just started an assault on the Seigfried line this minute...." The "Seigfried line" protected the German homeland from the west. With written postscript.
GLC06760.07
1945/01/03
to Frank Stockdale re: battle of the Bulge, expecting German withdrawal
A prophetic note, preceding by one day the German withdrawal of the 6th SS Panzer Division from the Battle of the Bulge. Patton writes in part: "We have been attacking him and I believe that we now have him on the run."
GLC06760.08
1945/03/29
to Frank Stockdale re: latest operation, liberating towns and capturing Germans
Patton writes in part: "Our last operation has been the best... we have taken 6000 odd square miles of Germany, liberated or captured 3000 towns... captured over 140,000 prisoners and killed or wounded over 90,000 Germans, for the complete...
GLC06760.09
1945/05/04
to Frank Stockdale re: progress of 3d Army, now at the Danube
Patton writes in part: "As usual, the 3rd Army has been wiggling around like a snake.... Whoever said the Danube was blue is a damn liar." He notes that a "whole division surrendered to us this morning." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.10
1945/08/08
to Frank Stockdale re: dull peace; his request for transfer to Pacific rejected
Written shortly after the rejection of his request for transfer to the Pacific war (now that Germany had surrendered), Patton finds "Life here is very fatiguing, but not very exciting. I am going to... reviews and inspections... which takes a lot of...
GLC06760.11
1944/08/06
to Frank Stockdale re: campaigning
(Out of order.) Patton writes that he cannot say where he is (due to confidentiality): "While it is impossible for me to give details... if you look carefully at a map you can guess damn well where it is." With envelope signed by Patton. With...
GLC06760.12
1944/08/28
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
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