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circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947;
[Photograph of a shrine offering]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a shrine offering. Image is of a family portrait with flowers and dolls.
GLC09860.363
[Photograph of a Buddhist temple]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Buddhist temple.
GLC09860.373
[Photograph of a front entrance of a temple]
One undated black-and-white photograph of an entrance of a temple.
GLC09860.579
15 January 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.
GLC09662.164.01
24 January 1942
[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]
One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.
GLC09662.164.02
[Items belonging to Warren Schwartz, January 1942]
Items belonging to Warren Schwartz pertaining to his military service while stationed at Fort Bragg. Includes a letter addressed to his parent, Morris and Eva Schwartz dated January 15 and an engraved invitation for a Jewish confirmation ceremony.
GLC09662.165
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invitation to Arthur Burtman's confirmation.
GLC09662.165.01
GLC09662.165.02
12 March 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1942. Pertains to furlough and attending an engineer's dance. Mentions meeting with the Jewish chaplain regarding furloughs for Passover.
GLC09662.207
18 March 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 18, 1942. Pertains to a job interview with the public relations department, Passover and updates from his weekend.
GLC09662.210
11 March 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold (1914-1992)
to Mom and Dad
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.
GLC09662.003
22 March 1941
to "Cous"
One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible...
GLC09662.004
14 June 1936
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
[Press release of an address by President Franklin Roosevelt at the dedication of a monument honoring George Rogers Clark]
Headed by a request by Presidential Assistant Secretary Stephen Early that the press release be held as confidential until 10:30 of that day, with Early's printed signature. The President states that Clark began his expedition with a religious...
GLC00625
1932
Various
International Pamphlets, Numbers 11-20
One volume of International Pamphlets printed in New York. Item is a series of individual pamphlets printed together, related to communism. Entries include: "Social Insurance" by Grace M. Burnham; "The Paris Commune, A Story in Picture" by William...
GLC09640.092
1 October 1944
Hayes, E. Pearce, (fl. 1944)
to L. Jean White
One letter from E. Pearce Hayes to L. Jean White dated October 1, 1944. Concerning the Fukien Province in China and missionary work and the role of the Methodist church in China.
GLC09855.89.01
Unknown
Radio Wit Retires From His Police Job
One newspaper clipping sent by E. Pearce Hayes to L. Jean White dated October 1, 1944. Concerning the retirement of Charlie Clay a police dispatcher. The article notes that he not only dispatched the cars but entertained them as well.
GLC09855.89.02
[Photograph of police officer and dog]
One photograph sent by E. Pearce Hayes to L. Jean White dated October 1, 1944. Photograph features a man in a police officers uniform smiling at and petting a dog. The man in the photo is probably Frank B. White from his time in the police...
GLC09855.89.03
One photograph sent by E. Pearce Hayes to L. Jean White dated October 1, 1944. Photograph features a man in a police officers uniform crouched next to a dog and posing for the camera. The man in the photo is probably Frank B. White from his time in...
GLC09855.89.04
GLC09855.089.01
1943
United States. Army Service Forces, Special Service Division, Services of Supply
A Short Guide to Syria
One booklet entitled "A Short Guide to Syria" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains eleven sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Syria during World War II. The information...
GLC09904
21 February 1936
[Broadcast speech for Brotherhood Day]
Press release of Roosevelt's speech which he broadcasted on the evening of 23 February 1936, a day designated as Brotherhood Day by the National Conference of Jews and Christians. Notes that it cannot be released to newspapers until 8PM, 23 February...
GLC00196.04
4 January 1939
[State of the Union Message]
Signed at end, inscribed to Lillian Wald, and signed at top of first page. Speech to Congress warns of the impending war and mentions his worries that fascism and war might attack freedom of religion. "Storms from abroad directly challenge three...
GLC03181.01
1943/03/09
to Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam re: opposition to prohibition
Signed as President on White House stationery. Written as a follow-up to meeting with Methodist bishops.
GLC02793.085
14 August 1936
Address of the President at Chautauqua, N.Y.
Speech focuses on peace, America as a good neighbor to other nations, and preventing war internationally. Discusses the causes that produce war such as fanaticism, racial hatreds, and religious intolerance. Finishes with, "We believe in democracy...
GLC04599
9 October 1943
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016)
to Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff
One letter from Leonard E. Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 9, 1943. Leonard thanks them for the letters he received since he is still on maintenance duty he has time to answer their questions. He...
GLC09611.113
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