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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
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
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
26 April 1934
Sunday, Billy, 1862-1935
to Karl
Sunday remarks that he is ill because of overwork. He believes God will heal him and asks Karl to pray for him. Signed "W.A. Sunday." Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.242.02).
GLC05508.242.01
[Photograph of Billy Sunday].
Handwritten commentary on veracity of Christ's miracles. Signed "W.A. Sunday. Psalm 34." Accompanies letter to Karl (GLC05508.242.01).
GLC05508.242.02
28 March 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe went to services, and he had to stay in for a few classes the next night. He wants to know Sylvia's measurements as Arthur S. told her she'd gained some weight. He also heard from Bernie who is with the 3rd army.
GLC09414.1365
29 March 1945
Moe wrote after pre-Seder services, saying he went to dinner and a dance. He advises Sylvia against going into the Spare saying she is too intelligent.
GLC09414.1366
23 February 1945
Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.
GLC09414.1710
16 February 1945
Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.
GLC09414.1704
circa 1943
[Eulogy for LeRoi Williams by his Family]
Eulogy for LeRoi Williams, attributed to his family. It lists LeRoi's accomplishments at both the Hampton Institute and the Tuskegee Army Air Force School, including his playing of chimes and his devotion to his family, country, and God. It ends with...
GLC09587.063
1 November 1943
Patterson, Ernest L., fl. 1943
to Cordelia Williams
A condolence letter from Ernest L. Patterson, written to Cordelia Williams after the death of her son LeRoi. Patterson expresses his grief and tells her to maintain strong faith in God.
GLC09587.035
28 October 1943
to Mrs. Williams
A condolence letter from the Chaplain at Hampton Institute. He expresses his admiration for LeRoi, including LeRoi's playing of the Church Tower chimes. The signature is illegible.
GLC09587.034
7 September 1945
Moe says he bought a new camera. Now that restrictions on tires have been lifted, encouraged Sylvia to scout around for some new ones. He also notes the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1492
9 September 1945
Moe reports that he went to town for the whole day, and attended services. He writes that while he has seen a lot of places, he is no longer interested, he just wants to come home. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1493
27 September 1945
Moe was unable to go to the movies that night because the show was cancelled. He went the next night instead. Afterwards they passed a Jewish club, only the 2nd one he'd seen in his 2 years overseas.
GLC09414.1507
19 March 1943
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
Alvin just learned that Moe is in Salem, Oregon. He also learned that Algerian Jews had their citizenship revoked. He says this bothers him greatly for if he fought alongside a Frenchman, he would have no regard for him.
GLC09414.1541
9 October 1929
Buchalter, Miriam, fl. 1929
to Sylvia and Mad
Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.
GLC09414.1608
31 March 1944
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
to Sylvia
Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.
GLC09414.1589
23 November 1944
Vandervelde, Iris, fl. 1944
This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.
GLC09414.1599
17 December 1944
Moe reports that he received a package containing fish from Sylvia. He asks her to enclose some cigarettes in one of the Christmas bundles. He mentions that they had a Chanukah party last night.
GLC09414.1292
1929-1945
Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.
GLC09414.1691
1937-1963
Various
[World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]
672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The...
GLC09611
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