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24 August 1946
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue (1879-1957)
to Mrs. Holcombe
Sends a copy of an address by the late Chief Justice of Massachusetts because she felt Holcombe might be interested. Apologizes for the mildew on it.
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26 January 1947
to Mr. Holcombe
Writes that she is looking forward to seeing Holcombe and his wife on 19 February 1947. Written on stationary embossed with "Road Forks," the name of the house Grace Coolidge built for herself in Northampton, Massachusetts after the death of her...
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26 October 1950
Pemberton, John M.
To Mrs. John M. Pemberton
Letter dated Seoul, October 26, 1950 addressed to his wife, "Darling." Describes missing her and his loneliness, how difficult it is to keep clean, the weather and how time is spent on base. Pemberton goes into detail of a 2-hour show given by Bob...
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27 October 1950
Letter dated Seoul, October 27, 1950 addressed to his wife, "Darling." Describes the military efforts in Seoul, "boys are still getting killed," and that radio relay teams are sent out frequently and carrying out other garrison duties. Inquires about...
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1 November 1950
Letter dated Seoul, November 1, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Dear Sweet Darling." Describes life on base. Thanks her for the delivered package and several letters. Pemberton describes the rolls of film that he would be sending to her, consists of...
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15 November 1950
Letter dated Seoul, November 15, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Dearest Baby." Describes his adoration of her and expresses missing her. Admits that he hadn't sent as much mooney to her as he should have and promises to send something by the end of...
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18 November 1950
Letter dated Seoul, November 18, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Darling." Describes his adoration of her and expresses missing her. Admits that he hadn't sent as much mooney to her as he should have and promises to send something by the end of the...
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24 November 1950
Letter dated Seoul, November 24, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Darling, My Darling," regarding copies of letters he was missing from her. Expresses condolence of the loss of his wife's kitten, mentions that his troop picked up a puppy. Ends letter...
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27 November 1950
One letter dated Seoul, November 27, 1950, addressed to his wife. Contains information regarding military personel transfers and 50 men advancing onto Pyongyang with 50,000 lbs of equipment. Mentions an acquaintance contracting T.B. from his visit in...
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1 December 1950
Letter dated Seoul, December 1, 1950 addressed to his wife. Relays discontent and that he never arrived to Pyongyang as stated in a previous letter, due to an overwhelming amount of soldiers fighting with the Chinese army. Enscribes on the back of...
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Pemberton, John M. (fl. 1950-1957)
Letter dated Seoul, December 1, 1950, addressed to his wife. Writes his feelings regarding their relationship and describes it as "perfect." Mentions that their captain expressed that his squardon was the best in the air force. Also goes into...
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19 December 1950
Letter dated Seoul, December 19, 1950, addressed to his wife. Notifying her that he is safe in Seoul, believes his Air Force unit may be the only left. Describes impact of cannon explosions causing tents to shake.
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25 June 1951
Letter dated Seoul, June 21, 1951, addressed to his wife, regarding peace talks and a cease fire. Expects that negotiations would commence which lead to be sent off home. Describes the warm climate and expects to see action until August.
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20 August 1951
One letter dated Seoul, August 20, 1951, addressed to his wife, regarding financial matters of money owed to her, the hot weather, a community center built for the soldiers, and his hunger for barbeque, cheeseburger and a chocolate malt.
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25 August 1951
One letter dated Seoul, August 25, 1951, addressed to his wife regarding news of an option to be stationed at the states for 6 months, and unaware of what use her old clothes would be to anyone there.
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8 September 1951
One letter dated Seoul, September 8, 1951, addressed to his wife; thanks her for his pen and pencils received from her, query behind purchasing a car and questioning his impulse to buy a car without figuring out the logistics.
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11 September 1951
One letter dated Seoul, September 11, 1951, addressed to his wife; mentions his promotion to rank of Major of the 502nd, affirms that this will give them financial security "for the next 12 or 15 years without having to sweat out another jump." Also...
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17 September 1951
One letter dated Seoul, September 17, 1951, addressed to his wife. Mentions an enclosed clipping from "Stars and Stripes," which describes the Air Force's rotation policy, whether or not he receives his magazine subscriptions and will not be needing...
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3 October 1951
One letter dated Seoul, October 3, 1951, addressed to his wife. Describes the feeling of wearing clothes other than his uniform; found a picture from a movie camera that came with three types of lenses (a wide angle lens, a telephoto lens, and a...
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5 October 1951
One letter dated Seoul, October 5, 1951, addressed to his wife. Responds to the difficulty of their being able to conceive a child and worries about her needing an operation. Mentions recording about 10 feet worth of footage on the camera but that it...
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16 October 1951
One letter dated Seoul, October 16, 1951, addressed to his wife. Relays his interaction with a chaplain who recalls Mrs. Pemberton flying out but Pemberton never met him. Mentions that Willet was kicked out making it two soldiers that Pemberton got...
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24 January 1952
Pemberton, John M. (fl. 1951-1957)
One letter dated Seoul, January 24, 1952, addressed to his wife. Relays that he will be shipping out of Korea on the 28th of Janury to rest at a hotel until February 5th. Lists where other soldiers are heading to in the states. Asks his wife to stop...
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13 November 1957
Pemberton, Kay (fl. 1950-1957)
to John M. Pemberton
One letter dated Wednesday, November 13, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Needs address to send mail to him directly which Major Richardson has not given her yet. Describes watching his plane take off and wishing that it had...
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14 November 1957
One letter dated November 14, 1957 from Kay Pemberton. Details her restless evenings, drinking several cups of coffee, cleaning, taking her clothes to the cleaners. She writes about machinery maintenance that cost $150, other daily errands, and...
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16-21 November 1957
Two letters from Kay Pemberton dated November 16 and 21, 1957 to her husband John M. Pemberton. One ten-paged letter dated Monday, November 16, 1957 regarding a postcard received that reminded her of their trip to Hong Kong, men who came by the house...
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17 November 1957
to Kay Pemberton
One letter dated Kadena, November 17, 1957 addressed to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details chores to be completed on the base which consisted of cleaning and surveillance. Gives rundown of a 15-hour schedule leading up to a 10...
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18 November 1957
One letter dated Monday, November 18, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her day as wandering "aimlessly." Notes that the price of a flight with American Airlines costs $112.31, her concern for their dog, Ching-ching...
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19 November 1957
One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat...
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20 November 1957
One letter dated Okinawa, November 20, 1957, addressed to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Writes about typhoon "Lola" missing them, a storm that carried winds travelling up to 225 mph, encountering Colonel Timmons, an old acquaintance from Hong Kong...
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21 November 1957
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23 November 1957
One letter dated Thursday, November 23, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Thanking him for three phone calls she received from him which contributed to her joyful mood. Notifies him that he will likely be stationed out longer...
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One letter dated Okinawa, November 23, 1957, to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Describes a theft that took place in his room on a night he and his roommates were out drinking. Also mentions people shopping at the postal exchange before Christmas.
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24 November 1957
One letter dated Sunday, November 24, 1957, from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her social life and personal time at home. Expresses excitement that he would be home in eleven days. Details how she spends her days watching...
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30 November 1957
One letter dated Sunday, November 30, 1957, to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details base responsibilities; taking down the temporary sites and moving it for long amounts of time. Expresses excitement regarding returning home...
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10 August 1964
Commission on Race and Equality
Commission on Race and Equality Completes Projected Summer Projects in Birmingham
One document dated August 10, 1964 by the Commission on Race and Equality, from the journal "Ethical Culture Today." Lists inter-racial summer projects, such as, Play School, Camp Vacation, a college prepatory workshop and an adult seminar. Programs...
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1975
Haven Memorial United Methodist Church
Sixty-Second Anniversary Church Booklet of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church.
One insert included with a booklet marking the 62nd anniversary of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church in Alexander City, Alabama. Features a highlight on Bro. W. M. Townsend, a layman and class leader of the congregation. Includes his history...
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26 May 1964
Human Relations Council
[Meeting Minutes, May 26, 1964]
One document dated May 26, 1964 of Human Relations Council meeting minutes from June 23, 1964, taken by Marth Waldron, Secretary. Meeting topics include a history of the council to be written by David King, a student trip to Washington D. C.,...
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20 September 1963
Oliver, C. Herbert
Report on Birmingham
One circular letter dated September 20, 1963 addressed to members of the Inter-Citizens Committee. Document mentions the scene at the bombing at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, also includes a list of other attacks committed against the African...
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1963
Document on Human Rights in Alabama, The Willie Coleman Case
One document regarding the case of Willie Coleman of Alabama. Text reviews the instance by which Coleman was arrested by policemen as a suspect in a robbery and after turning himself into the police was beaten. The author of the letter, Rev. C...
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Inter-Citizens Committee
[Inter-Citizens Committee mailing list]
One mailing list letter from the Inter-Citizens Committee detailing the background history, activities and donations criteria. Letter mentions an African American veteran who was shot and paralyzed by a policemen and another man who was castrated by...
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1964
Linn, Marjorie Lees
Face of a Monster
One essay written in 1964 by Marjorie Lees Linn regarding the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing. Linn's attempts to voice the incredulity she felt after the attack and insults she received criticizing those who committed the attack. "How can...
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16 March 1968
McCarthy, Eugene
[Circular letter from McCarthy for President campaign and RPM: Martin Luther King Jr., March 16, 1968 Speaks to the California Democratic Council] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One circular letter campaigning to Senator Eugene McCarthy to be elected as president. A quote by Martin Luther King Jr. is used. Housed separately is a recording of Dr. King's speech to the California Democratic Council. (found in Folder 5)
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30 March 1965
Minute Women of the U.S.A.
March on Montgomery -- The Untold Story
One circular letter dated March 30, 1965 regarding the March on Montgomery. Contains a speech by Alabama Senator Dickinson recounting events during the march that he believed was obscene and lewd. Dickinson claims that "an all-night session of...
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Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Congressional Challenge - Fact Sheet
One fact sheet dated 1964, regarding an election where Heber Lander denied MFDP candidates names on the ballot. Document details the basis of the challenge (that five representatives were elected unconstitutionally), the procedure, suggesting a...
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circa 1957-1968
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
[SCLC Donation Envelope, Dollars for Freedom]
One donation envelope belonging to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with a printed signature of Martin Luther King Jr., president and Ralph D. Abernathy, treasurer, dating from King's presidency, 1957-1968. Includes image of Dr. King on...
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May 1965
[Request for donation from SCLC] [Decimalized .01-.03]
Four items related to the mailing list of Southern Christian Leadership Conference request for contributions. Includes correspondence and envelope from Martin Luther King Jr., regarding their efforts, list of fiscal facts pertaining to SCLC, and an...
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King, Martin Luther Jr.
to "Dear Friend"
One circular letter to either subscribers or other type of recipients. Mentions the efforts of the SCLC pertaining to protests in Selma which President Johnson had recognized as a significant historical event. Calls for a contribution to fund...
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Some Important Fiscal Facts About SCLC
One item from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference mailing list dated 1965. Item is labelled as "Some Important Fiscal Facts About SCLC." The document details that no one in SCLC receives a salary, that an audit is completed by a C.P.A...
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[Donation envelope to SCLC]
One pre-paid piece of mail addressed to Martin Luther King Jr., at SCLC Headquarters. Envelope contains a form to be filled out by the donor. "I am pleased to contribute to $ ____ to advance human dignity in the United States."
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1 September 1967
King, Martin Luther Jr. (1929-1968)
Speech to the American Psychological Association.
One address delivered by Martin Luther King Jr., at the Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C., dated September 1, 1967. Dr. King refers to the aid that science can give to the plight of African Americans in the fight against racism. He writes that non...
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