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12 March 1973
McGovern, George, 1922-?
to Bishop Earl Hunt
Letter sending autographed card with the quote: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God."
GLC05508.184
18 April 1967
Ferrer, Jose, 1912-1992
to Marshall E. Bean
Ferrer thanks Bean for his inspirational message of faith.
GLC05508.101
13 September 1967
Goldstein, Israel, 1896-1986
to John D. Buchanan
Written on stationery of Congregation B'Nai Jeshurdun, New York. Goldstein writes that the United Nations, "weak and faulty an instrument as it is," has been a major deterrent to a world war in the troubled times following World War Two. He...
GLC05508.111
21 March 1966
Grant, Cary, 1904-1986
Grant cannot send a photo of him and his wife. He hopes that through prayer and faith Bean will overcome his illness.
GLC05508.115
25 September 1952
Harrison, William K. Jr., 1895-1987
to Orlando C. Mood
Harrison writes a lengthy discussion of his Christian faith and experiences. He draws heavily on references to passages in the Bible. The end of the letter discusses the Korean War and the reorganization of the Far East Command. Harrison would...
GLC05508.123
4 May 1966
Heyerdahl, Thor, 1914-2002
Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in...
GLC05508.126
17 February 1981
Hines, Jerome, 1921-2003
[Excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song"]
Souvenir excerpt from "This is My Story, This is My Song." Signed in the home of Florida Southern College President Robert A. Davis and his wife, at a dinner honoring Mr. Hines as 1981 Honorary Chancellor of Florida Southern College.
GLC05508.130
circa 1948
Holly, Buddy, fl. 1948
[Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]
Buddy Holly's notes from an American history course covering the causes of the Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. Written in pencil.
GLC05508.131
26 February 1982
Humphreys, Christmas, 1901-1983
to Mr. Badan
Humphreys sends a list of Buddhist books for possible purchase. He also offers to autograph books.
GLC05508.140
21 March 1947
Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963
to Stephen Hobhorse
While criticising an article written by Hayman (evidently about "The Perennial Philosophy"), Huxley reveals his thoughts on religion. He asserts that God should not be exploited for personal gain, as the Christian Scientists do. He also argues...
GLC05508.143
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