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19 March 1973
Hilton, Conrad N., 1887-1979
[If I could choose but one word...]
Briefly discusses "faith" as a profound and powerful word. Accompanied by signed photograph (GLC05508.129.02).
GLC05508.129.01
17 January 1857
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
to Samuel Houston, Jr.
Writes to his son to request that he go to town and be measured by a tailor in order to have a coat and pantaloons made. Encourages the boy to study and pray. Also includes a page of advertisements (GLC05508.133.02).
GLC05508.133.01
4 March 1910
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
to Arnold Chick
Returns an autograph album with the fourth stanza of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," which begins "He has sounded forth a trumpet that shall never sound retreat..."
GLC05508.137.01
27 January 1981
Irwin, James, 1930-1991
to Doug
Writes how his journey to the moon has changed his life. He now endeavors to bring people to Jesus.
GLC05508.146.01
19 February 1987
to Nate
Irwin writes to Nate and tells him that Jesus walking on Earth is more important than man walking on the moon. He hopes that Nate is serving Jesus.
GLC05508.146.02
September 5, 1986
[Photograph of James Irwin on the moon]
Signed photograph of Irwin saluting the American flag on the moon. He autographs it: "Jesus walking on the earth is more important than man walking on the moon."
GLC05508.146.03
28 December 1980
Isherwood, Christopher, 1904-1986
to John Budan
Isherwood writes to John Budan to explain an excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita, a Hindu religious book written in Sanskrit, which he helped translate into English. The excerpt means that life's only purpose is to find the knowledge that God exists.
GLC05508.147.01
1980
to Mr. Moore
Isherwood writes to Mr. Moore about his belief that prayer is necessary to help ourselves and each other. It will help us to know God better and end alcoholism, blood-lust, and war. Written on stationary of the Vedanta Society of Los Angeles and...
GLC05508.147.02
22 September 1972
Joy, Leatrice, 1894-1985
to Alan Brock
Joy discusses death and grieving. She writes that we must act as the person who died would have liked us to behave. On the verso she writes: Death does not extinguish the light--it puts out the candle, for the dawn has come."
GLC05508.152.01
circa 1971
Joy writes Brock a belated thank you note for decorated shells he gave her. She passes on a few sentiments she recently heard and enjoyed. She writes on stationary of the Christian Science Publishing Society, with Hymn 346 by John Marriott from the...
GLC05508.152.02
circa 1971-1972
to unknown
Joy writes a Christmas card: "God is ever near; if he isn't--who moved?"
GLC05508.152.03
Joy writes a Christmas card and quotes the "Bethlehem Echo." She thanks her correspondent for the shells and quotes a recent, Christian lecture she heard. The card has a 1641 quote by Johann Rist on it.
GLC05508.152.04
Joy writes Brock to thank him for the picture and writes a quote: "Death does not extinguish the light--it puts out the candle for the dawn has come."
GLC05508.152.05
Joy sends an article on the Lord's Prayer that she enjoyed to her friends. It has an autographed note on the first page.
GLC05508.152.06
Joy writes a Christmas card to Brock and thanks him for all his notes; she promises to keep up with news from her end.
GLC05508.152.07
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
26 May 1931
Kelly, Howard A., 1858-1943
to Mr. Bloede
Kelly writes to Mr. Bloede about Christian faith. He cites Scripture to outline his beliefs. He believes that Christ gives the Holy Spirit to all who ask.
GLC05508.154.01
4 February 1939
to Earl Hunt
Kelly writes to Bishop Hunt, discussing proof of the immaculate conception. He believes that the virgin birth was a necessity for Christ to able to die for all the sins of the world, and those who do not believe have no real relationship with the...
GLC05508.154.02
15 March 1939
Kelly writes to Bishop Hunt to discuss Christ as God and attempt to prove the existence of God and creation by citing Scripture. "The proof that comes nearest to us and is most assuring is realized in accepting him as my personal Savior and in...
GLC05508.154.03
4 April 1898
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
[And only the Master shall praise us...]
Kipling sends a copy of the last stanza of When Earth's Last Picture is Painted to Helen Campbell.
GLC05508.161.01
23 October 1910
to Lord Milner
Encloses a letter from Crewe and remarks on his increased devotion and cheerfulness.
GLC05508.161.02
10 December 1800
Pilsberry, Levi, 1771-1819
to Joseph B. Varnum
Mentions visiting Varnum's home in Dracut, Massachusetts, but missing him since Varnum was in Congress at the time. Comments on the importance of education, both religious and civil. Discusses the growing strength of Republicanism, and asserts that...
GLC03845.04
circa 1979
Muzorewa, Abel Tendekayi, 1925-?
The General State of the Church in Zimbabwe Rhodesia Today
Muzorewa's report cites instances of persecution and martyrdom as the Marxists began to impose their rule upon Zimbabwe-Rhodesia. Yet, in the midst of the persecution Muzorewa reports that many people are giving generously to their Church and many...
GLC05508.192.01
14 April 1940
Pittman, Portia Marshall Washington, 1883-1978
to Alice J. Cutright Kaine
Washington writes to Kaine, a friend of her father's, about the ceremony issuing a commemorative stamp of her father, Booker T. Washington. Discusses the family members in attendance, and mentions that she "received the first sheet of stamps from...
GLC05508.255.01
13 December 1797
Winthrop, James, fl. 1797-1798
re: thanks for copy of president's speech, troubles with France, popularity of war with Spain. {6}
GLC03845.01
05 April 1798
re: thanks for copy of president's message, sending town resolution against war with France [resolutions not included]. {7}
GLC03845.02
8 March 1814
Smith, J.H., fl. 1814
Informs of the election of William Low as officer for state security in the town of Amherst. His election removed a British federalist who represented the town the previous year. Feels that Governor William Plumer will be elected Governor instead...
GLC03845.17
18 November 1993
Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009
to Kregg Sanders
Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins continues a previous letter (GLC05508.024.01), commenting that she feels a connection with her...
GLC05508.024.02
17 December 1993
Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins thanks Sanders for the story of his adventure getting her book, considering it "one of those cool...
GLC05508.024.03
10 September 1993
Bernardin, Joseph, 1928-1996
[Excerpt from Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's address at Seattle University on March 2, 1986].
In an address at Seattle University, Cardinal Bernardin, Archbishop of Chicago, explains how the consistent ethic "highlights both the systematic and anological character of Catholic moral theology." Accompanied by small Bachrach photograph of...
GLC05508.034.01
Bachrach, Fabian, 1917-2010
[Photograph of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin].
Small Bachrach photograph of Cardinal Bernardin that accompanied an excerpt from his speech given at Seattle University.
GLC05508.034.02
1981
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990
[Sing God a simple song]
Signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score. Accompanied by sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass" (GLC05508.035.02).
GLC05508.035.01
22 April 1894
Montefiore, C.G., fl. 1894
Montefiore answers a man's questions about apparent contradictions in the Pentateuch involving the usage of divine names. He cites the difference between Genesis 22:1-13 and Genesis 22: 14-18 as evidence of the work of the different authors who...
GLC05508.187.01
circa 26 July 1894
to Gukie Cobb
Montefiore declines Cobb's request to sign a circular in support of Cobb's ministry against another Christian ministry: "it would be quite unbecoming for me a non-Christian, --a Jew-- to take part or interfere."
GLC05508.187.02
14 November 1980
[The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed me...]
Abel Muzorewa quotes Luke 4: 18-19.
GLC05508.192.02
27 July 1875
Newman John H., fl. 1873-1875
to Edward R. Russel
Newman thanks Russel for sending his 55th pulpit critique. He discusses the possible effects the sermon might have on the audience.
GLC05508.193.01
5 September 1873
to Mr. Long
Newman answers Long's nine questions about sin and eternal punishment, commenting at length on the meaning and implications of eternal punishment.
GLC05508.193.02
12 September 1873
Newman writes to Long answering questions about eternal punishment of those who die impenitent, according to Catholic teaching. He also raises a question regarding the Pope's infallibility.
GLC05508.193.03
14 September 1873
Newman writes that he is unable to answer Long's question about whether the 'pona damni' (loss of God's presence) has degrees as well as the 'pona sensus' (positive suffering). Newman believes the answer is beyond human comprehension, as is Divine...
GLC05508.193.04
circa 1873-1875
[Photograph of Cardinal John H. Newman]
GLC05508.193.05
12 May 1968
Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984
to Rector Harvey
Niemoller writes to Harvey, an American pastor, arguing that "preaching" is not on the way out, but changes need to be made in preaching style to fit modern audiences that find traditional sermons too impersonal. He believes the Gospel is the only...
GLC05508.195.01
25 March 1947
to Brother Leis
Niemoller writes to Leis that his travels in the US, where he has learned about Church life in America, are coming to an end. He thanks Leis for his prayers and fellowship: "We have been badly in need of this brotherly help and I am sure, we are now...
GLC05508.195.02
18 July 1967
Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004
to Richard Hubler
Reagan offers condolence to Hubler after his son was killed in a car accident. He writes that there is a divine scheme that humans cannot understand, so "we can only have faith that we'll be helped and strength will be given to us in our hour of...
GLC05508.210.01
16 January 1968
to Senator
A note drafted by Reagan, with instructions to send it to each of the Senators who attended a prayer breakfast with him. Reagan comments on his shared feelings about "the need for spiritual recognition in our lives."
GLC05508.210.02
19 January 1967
Romney, George, 1907-1995
to Marshall E. Bean
Romney responds--late and apologetically--to Bean's request for an expression of faith during his time of suffering. Romney's writes that the greatest words of faith are: "That, as in Adam, all men die; so in Christ shall all be made alive."
GLC05508.216.01
Romney sends a note to Bishop Hunt with his favorite quotation: "Unless our knowledge is in order[,] the more knowledge we have the greater will be our confusion." He then comments that "for our own knowledge to be in order we need to know that we...
GLC05508.216.02
6 February 1924
Sangster, Margaret E. (Margaret Elizabeth), 1894-1981
to Henry W. Winslow
Sangster thanks Winslow for requesting a handwritten copy of her poem, "A Prayer," and is happy to oblige. She encloses a copy and apologizes for her handwriting.
GLC05508.224.01
A Prayer
Poem Sangster sent to Henry W. Winslow, handwritten on his notebook paper. Includes a newspaper version of "A Prayer" printed in the Christian Herald.
GLC05508.224.02
1930
Speaks, Oley, 1876-1948
Prayer Perfect
Signed sheet music for the poem by James Whitcomb Riley put to music by Oley Speaks in 1930.
GLC05508.232.01
1922
April Ecstasy
Signed sheet music by Oley Speaks, verse by Madison Cawein.
GLC05508.232.02
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