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21 July 1963
Wetmore, Nellie Joe (fl. 1963)
to Mr. H. D. Wetmore
Nellie writes from "Gallilia," Israel. She attended church services at a Christian site by the sea. She again comments how beautiful the country is.
GLC09573.01.16
to Mr. H. D. Wetmore and Family
The front page of the letter is written on 21 of July. She is still in "Galliea" when writing this. She writes that she is lonely and anxious to come home in a month from the date. Nellie describes having church services in Mary, Mother of Jesus'...
GLC09573.01.17
July 1963
Nellie is writing to Davis on a telegraph sent to her in Rome from Rod. The telegraph confirms for Nellie that Rod is "in for transfer," which means they can visit. She is very happy about this news. The weather has been raining since she arrived...
GLC09573.01.18
23 July 1963
Nellie writes that she visited with Mary's parents and went to Mary's Greek relatives' home. She says the reunion was touching. She travels to the Ionian and Corinthian Sea and sees many historic sites. She is seeing a play tonight and wishes she...
GLC09573.01.19
26 July 1963
Nellie writes she has $130 left to spend, might have to use her American Express, and hopes Rod will lend her $100 cash. Her upcoming conferences include meeting with government officials and touring historic sites. The accommodations are similar to...
GLC09573.01.20
28 July 1963
Nellie opens the letter by writing out a Bible passage, a quote from Karl Barth, a quote from Bishop Palmer, and a quote from John Bailey. She expresses optimism about her and Davis' children. She says she will be going to an Italian Methodist church...
GLC09573.01.22
17 June 1955
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965
to Yvonne X (Munford)
Malcolm X writes to another member of the Nation of Islam: "As Salaam Alaikum: Always remember that fasting and prayer to Allah brings all our desires to past [sic]. Islam is the reward that brings about all other rewards. Hold fast to it. Your...
GLC05508.271
2 January 1973
Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981
[I am the Lord your God...]
Wilkins quotes Leviticus 26:13: "I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth and out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their boundmen; and I have broken the bonds of your yoke, and made you go upright." From the Bishop Earl Hunt...
GLC05508.264
9 February 1989
Arnaz, Desi, Jr., 1953-
to Atlee Kohl
Arnaz responds to Kohl's solicitation letter. Arnaz discusses his struggles to deal with fear and anxiety, which initially led him to believe "personal gain eases personal pain." He later discovered the real gains in life are spiritual, and that...
GLC05508.274
19 October 1988
Bellamy, Ralph, 1904-1991
A response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Bellamy writes of his belief in a "force" behind creation. He doesn't necessarily call this force God, but he does worship it.
GLC05508.275
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