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1938/09/24
Enlistment poster for the Arizona Civilian Conservation Corps.
Arizona Civilian Conservation Corps. Enlistment propaganda poster with motto "Great Oaks from Little Acorns."
GLC06196.262
1944/01/11
Bovenschen, Frederick, fl. 1944
Menu.
Menu, guest list, etc., from dinner honoring Frederick Bovenschen.
GLC06196.263
1944/06/06-1945/05/08
Report.
Report by The Supreme Commander to the Combined Chiefs of Staff on the Operations in Europe of the Allied Expeditionary Force 6 June 1944 to 8 May 1945. With inscription by Dwight Eisenhower to John Hildring.
GLC06196.264
1940-1945
Insignia.
Unit insignia with blue and silver shield and crosses. Inscribed on verso: "34th Inf."
GLC06196.191
Pin.
Pewter pin in the form of a rose bloom.
GLC06196.192
Gold bar.
Single gold bar signifying the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
GLC06196.193
Silver bars.
Two silver bars signifying the rank of Captain.
GLC06196.194
Pewter screws.
Three pewter screws, probably used as attachments.
GLC06196.195
DAR pin.
Daughters of the American Revolution pin; inscribed "212696" on verso.
GLC06196.196
Insignia with red shield with a white cross in the middle; green cross in the upper left corner.
GLC06196.197
Gold pin with dragon, wreath, and motto "9 Keep up the Fire."
GLC06196.198
Device.
Device. Eagle on blue shield with two white stars.
GLC06196.199
Oak leaf cluster.
Oak leaf cluster, presented with Distinguished Service Medal.
GLC06196.200
Distinguished Service Cross.
Distinguished Service Cross with four lapel pins. Engraved "John H. Hilldring" on verso.
GLC06196.201
Red leather case with three photographs.
Red leather case with three photographs: 1) Hilldring in uniform; 2) Hilldring in civilian dress; 3) Hilldring with his wife and two children seated on a porch; 4) Girl with cat found behind photo #3.
GLC06196.202
Distinguished Service Medal.
Distinguished Service Medal engraved "John H. Hilldring" on verso. Includes four additional ribbons.
GLC06196.203
Brass letter opener.
Brass letter opener, engraved "Christmas 1944 Florence," "Pignone," and "Maj Gen John H Hilldring GSS."
GLC06196.204
French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.
GLC06196.205
Medal.
"Honorary Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" medal.
GLC06196.206
circa 1940-1945
U.S. flag.
U.S. flag with 48 stars.
GLC06196.209
Gold flag.
Gold flag with U.S. seal on a black star.
GLC06196.210
1 February 1938
Hill, Grace L., 1865-1947
to Rose Wadsworth
Hill thanks Wadsworth for appreciating her writing and Christian message.
GLC05508.127.01
19 January 1939
Hill thanks Wadsworth for a Christmas card and New Year wishes, and is glad the stories helped.
GLC05508.127.02
11 February 1941
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968
to Katharine Cornell
Keller writes to reminisce about two days spent at Cornell's home reading literature and discussing spiritual growth.
GLC05508.153.01
5 November 1943
to Nancy
Keller takes a break from her " 'Teacher' biography" to write this letter. She discusses her enjoyment of a gathering at Nancy's home, changing attitudes towards the roles of women, and sends a copy of "Soviet Power."
GLC05508.153.02
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