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14 March 1942
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Pardon of Lucien Cazebonne (c/s Francis Biddle)
Convicted of illegal sale of whiskey and maintenance of a public nuisance.
GLC04280
14 June 1940
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) (1882-1945)
to Arthur Barnett Spingarn
President Roosevelt discusses meeting Spingarn, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Praises the NAACP, stating "Organizations like yours are necessary safeguards in a democracy. You remind us constantly of...
GLC04477
circa 1948
Chase-Statler (fl. 1948)
[Portrait of Harry S. Truman signed to Norman Taurog]
One undated portrait of Harry S. Truman. Image is of Truman seated at a desk signing a document. Signed "Kindest regards to Norman Taurog / Harry Truman."
GLC04675.07
19 August 1940
Davis, James (fl. 1940)
to G. F. Robinson
Davis believes Willkie will be the next President. He discusses the passing of his wife, the life they had together and the one she now has in heaven. Briefly mentions aid to Britain. Written on Stationery of the Senate Committee on Finance.
GLC05508.082
11 August 1943
Wallace, H. A. (1888-1965)
to Elmer T. Clark
Wallace applauds the Methodist Church's decision to promote "practical action in behalf of the brotherhood of man in the post-war world." He writes that the social creed of the Methodist Church has long been an inspiration to him.
GLC05508.252
14 April 1940
Pittman, Portia 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
21 July 1940
Washington writes to Kaine to forward a first day issue stamp promised in an earlier letter (see GLC05508.255.01). Her brother, Booker T. Washington, Jr., has been in the hospital and is about to be released. He is still weak and jobless, however...
GLC05508.255.02
7 April 1940
[First day issue stamp of Booker T. Washington]
First day issue envelope with stamp from the "Famous Americans Series." Both stamp and envelope feature the printed likeness of Booker T. Washington. Envelope cancelled at Tuskegee on 7 April 1940. Sent to Alice J. Cutright Kaine from Portia...
GLC05508.255.03
17 September 1942
Pardon of California judge Gavin Craig convicted in Italo Petroleum case
The judge was convicted of "Conspiracy to endeavor to obstruct justice...." in the Italo Petroleum Case. With pardon attorney's warrant and file of supporting original petitions.
GLC05912
Scrapbook, Vol. I.
1 Woodward, Warren B. TLS: to Hilldring re: roster of Company K, 38th U.S. Infantry. 19 Jan 1940 2 Roster of Company K, 38th U.S. Infantry, 3rd Division, U.S.A. 1 Jan 1918 3 a. Clipping from [?]: "Army Transfers Major Hilldring…": [n.d.] b...
GLC06196.105
Scrapbook, Vol. II.
1 a. Calling card. "The Honorable John Henry Hilldring, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington D.C." [n.d.] b. Calling card. "Henrik de Kauffmann Ambassadeur de Danemark." [n.d.] c. Army Service Forces. Invitation: Washington, D.C., to John...
GLC06196.106
Scrapbook, Vol. III.
1 Adjutant General's Office. Official announcement of the establishment of the Civil Affairs Division 4 May 1943 2 Beta Theta Pi Magazine. Clippings: "The Second Military List of Beta Theta Pi (World War II);" Columbia University; and "Civil...
GLC06196.107
Scrapbook, Vol. IV.
1 a. Wire Service Bulletin re: Hilldring's nomination as Assistant Secretary of State. 27 Feb 1946 b. [?]. Note re: Hilldring's nomination by Truman. 27 Feb 1946 2 a. New York Herald Tribune. Clipping: "Gen. Hilldring Nominated as Aid to Byrnes."...
GLC06196.108
Scrapbook, Vol. V.
1 a. Clipping from [?]: "Forum Speaker." [7 Jan 1947] b. Clipping from [?]: "'Policy-Maker' Speaker at Open Forum Session." [7 Jan 1947] c. Clipping from [?]: "Problems in Occupied Areas." [7 Jan 1947] d. Daily News, Los Angeles. Clipping: "25...
GLC06196.109
Dog tags
Dog tags, inscribed "John H. Hilldring 0-7420 T41 B FJ Hilldring 3133 Conn Ave NW Washington DC F."
GLC06196.121
14 January 1942
to Joseph Curran
President Roosevelt discusses "the discrimination against colored seamen, referred to in your telegram of January 2nd" with Curran, President of the National Maritime Union. States that he was previously informed that the discrimination had been...
GLC06686
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
22 October 1943
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Lewis L. Strauss
Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Writes that it was helpful of Lewis to arrange the broadcasting of Hoover's speech over WOL, a talk radio station in Washington, D.C. On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.03
1938-1940 ca.
Harris & Ewing (fl. 1937-1940)
To the American Embassy in Tokyo from Franklink Roosevelt
Tite from mount. The photograph depicts FDR looking up from a document, with a pen in his hand. See similar photograph GLC04675.06, unnamed recipient, dated ca. 1935. (This copy has liquid damage.)
GLC07527
1945/04/16
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
First address to Congress re: death of Roosevelt and his legacy in Europe
"The Laws of God and Man have been violated and the guilty must not go unpunished." Typed document reproduced by an offset process. Signed on page 4.
GLC07529
1945/10/30
Speech re: transition to peacetime; economy
"Four days after the surrender of Japan, I issued executive order 9599 which laid down the guiding policies of your government during the transition from war to peace...to assist in the maximum production of civilian goods...to avoid both inflation...
GLC07720
1941-1945
Weiner, Sylvia and Morris
Morris Weiner archive of WWII letters [Decimalized .0001- .1710]
This collection contains 1710 letters between Sylvia Greenfield Weiner, her husband Morris "Moe" Weiner, and Alvin Greenfield, her brother. Moe Weiner served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from February 26, 1943-1946. Moe had attended...
GLC09414
27 May 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to the Executive Board Meeting the night before and she is now the Educational Chairman. While in Washington D.C. representatives of Community CIO Council met with the president [FDR] who discussed prices and rationing with them and said...
GLC09414.0047
11 June 1943
Sylvia enjoyed re-reading his last letter that summed up Salem, Oregon and talked about his new adventure at Fort Lewis. She tried to get a new pair of shoes, needed 17 ration coupons for them. Asks about the weather in Washington [State] where he is...
GLC09414.0064
16 October 1944
Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.
GLC09414.0413
1942
United States. War Production Board Bureau of Industrial Conservation
Your scrap brought it down
Government Printing Office # O-471454. Conservation Poster by Zudor showing showing a German Heinkel HE-111 bomber spinning out of control engulfed by fire streaming from both engines; enemy bomber succumbed to bullets or flak made from recycled...
GLC09520.05
1947
United States. Dept. of State
The United Nations : for peace and world progress : the United Nations promotes international cooperation ...
Government Printing Office O-755361.United Nations organizational chart and illustrations of its goals.
GLC09520.15
United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.
Do with less so they'll have enough
OWI No. 37. Government Printing Office. Color poster of soldier, Thomas J. Murray, smiling and holding a large metal cup. The soldier wears a helmet and an olive-colored shirt.
GLC09520.19
War Manpower Commission
Americans All
US government printing office O-476311. Features men working on a tank surrounded by surnames of European origins. also features a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt "... it is the duty of employers and labor organizers to provide for the full...
GLC09530
United We Win
GLC09542
Women in the War We Can't Win Without Them
GLC09543
13 May 1944
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962)
[One letter and one photograph related to Eleanor Roosevelt] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Addie Frizielle dated May 13, 1944, and one photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt.
GLC09544
1940
Republican National Committee
No Third Term
Broadside denouncing FDR's campaign for a third term.
GLC09545.01
07 December 1941 [1942]
U.S. Navy
For release in Sunday A.M.S., Dec. 6th, 1942. Victims of Jap Sneak Attack
Attached label reads: A small boat rescues a seaman from the water near the blazing U.S.S. West Virginia, which rests on the bottom after the warship was hit by Jap bombs and torpedoes during the attack of Pearl Harbor, last Dec. 7th. Smoke rolls out...
GLC09547.12
1944
War Department
Possible Enemy Chemical Warfare Agents
War Department issued Possible Enemy Chemical Warfare Agents training aid pocket card. Printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Includes instructions for first aid and decontamination when exposed to gas and care of gas masks. On reverse is a...
GLC09567
30 June 1940
Unknown
United States of America Civil Aeronautics Authority Washington D.C. Airman Certificate No. 17943-40
Card certifying LeRoi as a private pilot after his graduation from the Hampton Institute. Lists LeRoi's date of birth as 7-30-19 his weight as 145 and his height as 6'. Signed by LeRoi Shelton Williams and Carl L. Christenson who is listed as Ass't...
GLC09587.012
20 October 1943
Western Union
to Mrs. Cordelia Williams
Sympathy telegram sent to Cordelia Williams by Cynthia and William Brown, after the death of LeRoi Williams.
GLC09587.105
29 October 1945
Department of Commerce
Airman Certificate
A certificate ensuring Eugene Williams is qualified to be a pilot. It is signed by the Acting Chief of Certificates and Records, as well as Eugene himself. The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper...
GLC09587.151
Airman Rating Record
A rating record accompanying the certificate [see GLC09587.151], ensuring that Eugene Williams is rated as "commercial pilot - airplane single-engine land." The Civil Aeronautics Administration seal is printed on the paper behind the text. The upper...
GLC09587.152
14 October 1949
Vandenburg, Hoyt S. (fl. 1949)
My dear Mrs. Williams
A condolence letter to Cordelia Williams from Hoyt S. Vandenburg, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, regarding the death of Eugene Williams.
GLC09587.177
1 December 1944
Barnes, Hubert D.
Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. This report is written from December 1 to December 30, logged typically daily, and a column is designated on the left for a time indication of each event...
GLC09591.06
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. There is a hand written note in the top left corner, and it is signed "Hubert D. Barnes." A paragraph is struck out in pen, and several spelling or grammar...
GLC09591.07
14 February 1945
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. The report begins on January 1, 1945. Once the troop was successful at Houffalize, Belgium, they marched to Selestat, France where the battalion joined the...
GLC09591.08
5 March 1945
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. During this month, the Colmar operation was successfully executed despite very difficult circumstances due to weather. A record of damage to the enemy is...
GLC09591.09.01
13 April 1945
Headquarters XXI Corps
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. detailing the month of March for the troop. A table of battle and non battle casualties is included and a summary of damage to the enemy. The men watched a...
GLC09591.10
17 May 1945
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. A table is listed indicating battle and non battle casualties. The continued troop movement made re-supplying difficult and maintenance, so vehicles were...
GLC09591.11.01
17 July 1944
DeCaux, Len (fl. 1944-)
to Sidney Diamond
Letter written from the publicity director of the Congress of Industrial Organizations in response to a letter that Diamond had written on July 2. The letter answers some of Diamond's questions pertaining to membership of CIO unions, postwar plans...
GLC09120.458
12 June 1943
Written at 10:30 PM. Sylvia comments on Moe's seeing Mount Ranier [Washington State] from the truck on the way to his new base. Recalls that he always said he wanted to see the West. Gives him the addresses of some friends in the Army. Notes he has...
GLC09414.0065
18 July 1943
to Family [letter home from Camp Lewis]
Written at 8:10 Pacific Time, on USO stationery. Sylvia says she has found a cabin near Mt. Rainer [Washington State] and Camp Lewis [Washington State] and is staying there. They are able to save on food living there and it is much nicer than a hotel...
GLC09414.0075
circa August 1943
Sylvia says it seems like she never was away [with him at Camp Lewis]; but she has her memories. Talks about her train trip back to New York from Washington State.
GLC09414.0076
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