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1971
Unknown
[Signed photograph of Richard Nixon]
Shows Nixon sitting at a table, glasses in hand, and an out of focus photo of David and Nancy Eisenhower over his right shoulder.
GLC00162.28
02 September 1953
Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, 1926-2022
Pardon of John Roland Holloway
Printed document with typed specifics
GLC00173.12
June 22, 1949
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Written in reply to Pennsylvania Congressman McConnell's request that he give his views on education legislation (the federal "grants-in aid") before the Committee on Education and Labor. Former President Hoover asserts his strong personal interest...
GLC00200
November 25, 1946
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
to Ralph Cooper Hutchinson
Writes about returning Hutchinson's biography of General Grant. Mentions that he can no longer make the Army-Navy game because his schedule is too busy. Congratulates Hutchinson, who was president of Lafayette College, on his team's victory....
GLC00456.02
25 November 1946
Collection of two items related to Dwight D. Eisenhower [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00456
1948
Crusade in Europe.
1304 of 1426 numbered copies. Signed on printed facsimile of D-Day message. Illustrated with photographs. Published by Doubleday & Company. Discusses World War II, including the prelude and aftermath.
GLC00471
18 September 1961
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
[Signature of Truman and his wife Bess]
Signatures and date are contained on a small card. A typed line underneath the signatures states "Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman."
GLC00477.02
28 July 1950
Warren, Earl, 1891-1974
to William H. Blenko
Thanks Blenko for a vase he gave him at the Governors' Conference in White Sulphur Springs. Signed as Governor of California. Addressed to Blenko at the Blenko Glass Company in Milton, West Virginia. A typed note with biographical information on...
GLC02504.39
1958
King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968
Stride toward freedom: the Montgomery story
Published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed to Miss Charlotte Rosenbaum, a supporter, on the first flyleaf. Inscription states "In appreciation for your genuine humanitarian concern, and your great financial and moral support in the struggle to...
GLC03025
5 August 1953
to Samuel Cavert
Thanks him for his letter on behalf of the National Council of Churches of Christ about the Korean Armistice. Expresses his relief to see the end of the bloodshed in Korea and hopes for a lasting peace. Mentions that is necessary that the United...
GLC03208
1966-1970
Streeter, Thomas W. (Thomas Winthrop), 1883-1965
The Celebrated Collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter
GLC03261
11 May 1979
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
A time to heal: the autobiography of Gerald R. Ford
Published by Harper & Row and the Reader's Digest Association. Ford reviews his life and political career.
GLC02677
1951/01/27
to Dean Acheson re: Madame Tussaud's Waxworks likeness of him
Signed as President on White House stationery. (Accompanied by a typed copy of Acheson's reply with the Feb. 2 Truman memo reponding to his memo as .121). Quite humorous.
GLC02793.091
1951/02/24
to J. Howard McGrath re: attacks on Truman by the Chicago Tribune
Signed as President on White House stationery to his Attorney General. Truman feels the attacks are libelous and may be criminal.
GLC02793.092
1952/04/01
to Harry I. Schwimmer re: his intention not to seek re-election
Signed as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.093
1952/06/13
to Edward H. Pruden re: a prayer he said since his youth, with prayer
Written as President on White House stationery, accompanied by the prayer on White House stationery. Pruden was minister at the First Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.
GLC02793.094
1955/05/06
to Brig. Gen. Arthur S. Nevins re: rearing quail, garden plots on his farm
Signed "DE" as President on White House stationery. Eisenhower kept a farm at Gettysburg, Pa.
GLC02793.095
1957/11/08
to Evan Aurand re: "tempest in a teapot" created by his riding in helicopter
Memorandum for Captain Aurand
GLC02793.096
1958/10/06
to Irving Geist re: his golf game
GLC02793.097
1961/02/07
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
to David Mynders Smythe re: thanking Smythe for his support
Signed as President on White House stationery. JFK has struck the official typed salutation for "Dave." Accompanied by TLS (carbon) of David M. Smythe to Kennedy 1/25/1961 to which JFK was responding.
GLC02793.099
1961/03/11
to Rev. E. C. Leadley re: Solomon Island native who helped rescue the PT-109
Signed as President. Accompanied by a certified copy of letter from N. Biuku Gasa (certified and signed by E. C. Leadley) for the man who carried hidden messages for the crew of JFK's PT-109, with envelope.
GLC02793.100
1961 ca?
to Dean Acheson re: thanking him for his recent letter
Written as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.101
1962/04/20
to Emily Davis Chamberlain re: thanks for her letter of support, happy birthday
Signed as President on White House stationery, with a handwritten postscript "yours was almost the nicest letter we have received since being in the W.H."
GLC02793.102
1963/08/15
to Seymour Halpern re: Halpern's remembrance for the loss of their son
Signed as President on White House stationery. JFK has struck the formal salutation "Congressman Halpern" and inserted "Seymour."
GLC02793.103
1968/04/03
Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973
to Orville Poland re: placing peace & freedom above personal concerns
GLC02793.105
1969/01/16
to Dorothy Nichols re: thanks for her support and looking forward to retirement
GLC02793.106
1975/11/22
to Ron Nessen re: a TV interview at half time of the Ohio State-Michigan game
Written on White House stationery. Nessen was Ford's Press Secretary. Date from later typewritten note of Nessen's Secretary, with note by Nessen. Ford was a Michigan alumnus and former football player.
GLC02793.111
1976/02/04
to George D. Vaill re: rumor that his autograph on his arm would become a shrine
Light-hearted piece signed as President. Accompanied by Vaill's sardonic query. Ford had signed Vaill's arm.
GLC02793.112
1976/08/10
to Ruth K. Stroh re: thanking her for support, her research on genealogy
GLC02793.113
1977/09/20
Carter, James E., 1924-?
to Sarah McClendon re: her "superb questions" at press conferences
GLC02793.114
1981/04/06
Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004
Postcard of thanks to nurse at hospital
Written as President to a nurse at George Washington University Hospital
GLC02793.115
1982/02/01
to Patti Davis re: thanking her for birthday gift, weather
Written as President on White House stationery to his daughter. Date inferred from content.
GLC02793.116
1982/09/16 ca.
Handwritten drafts of five letters, including one to William F. Buckley, Jr.
Written as President. Date inferred from contents; one of the letters, to Jim Curtis, was discovered by a previous owner to be dated September 16, 1982. A series of written drafts on yellow paper intended for his secretary. Although the letter to...
GLC02793.117
1989/02/08
Bush, George, 1924-2018
to Dennis Fogle re: telling his paddleball buddies "I'm ready"
Written as President
GLC02793.118
1990/04/25
to Dr. F. Terry Hambrecht re: enjoying "The Toy Shop" and a story of Lincoln
GLC02793.119
1951/02/02
to Dean Acheson re: uncomplimentary wax statue at Mme Tussaud's museum
Goes with GLC 2793.091
GLC02793.120
1949/11/28
to Dean Acheson re: thanking him for seeing him off for vacation
Written as President on "Flying White House" stationery. Accompanied by a typed transcript of Acheson's reply. Acheson was Secretary of State.
GLC02793.090
1959/11/14 ca.
to Delores Moaney re: birthday greetings to her
Signed as President either in 1959 or 1960. With Moaney (Eisenhower's valet) TNS 10/14/1985 stating this was the only handwritten letter she received from Ike.
GLC02793.098
1967/07/07
to Juanita Roberts re: her health and wishing her well
Written as President on White House stationery. Signed "LBJ" Written on White House stationary.
GLC02793.104
1974 ca.?
Quoting himself upon assuming the presidency re: prayers
"... I ask you to confirm me as your President by your prayers." The statement Ford made at the time of his suceeding Richard Nixon.
GLC02793.110
1 October 1949
Pardon related: commuted sentence for Arthur R. McCleary (c/s Peyton Ford)
No conviction mentioned
GLC02866
circa 1962
Harris & Ewing, fl. 1905-1977
[Portrait of Supreme Court Justices]
Formal group portrait of the Supreme Court Justices in robes. Signed by justices William O. Douglas, Hugo L. Black, Earl Warren, Felix Frankfurter, Tom Clark, Charles E. Whittaker, John Marshall Harlan, William J. Brennan Jr., and Potter Stewart.
GLC02929.02
6 December [1951?]
Needham, Mary, 1883-?
Letter by Henry Needham's widow
Needham, a journalist for Collier's was killed in a plane crash while covering WWI.
GLC03663.05
16 July 1963
Pardon of Otelia Pendergast re: convicted of violation of section 265
GLC03590
15 January 1953
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
GLC04935.01
1946/01/09
to Sir John Anderson
A brief letter thanking Anderson (Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the [British] Government on Atomic Energy) for a note and calendar, mentioning the "constructive results from atomic energy."
GLC04935.03
1967/08/15
to Glenn Dumke
Attacks the liberal mind set on college campuses (possibly with the University of California Berkeley in mind) by criticizing the "trash" on campuses and condemning "the excuse of academic freedom & freedom of expression." He also remarks that he...
GLC04929
1959/06/02
to James M. Pendergast
With postscript: "You've always had your say & I've had mine & I am as fond of you as I always have been."
GLC04935.02
1956
Profiles in Courage
First edition, published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. and signed by Kennedy. Written during a period of convalescence, Senator Kennedy highlights the great courage and integrity of eight past senators. Kennedy's...
GLC05107
18 February 1969
Pardon for Brian L. Butcher convicted of uninsured use of motor vehicle
GLC03934
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