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25 June 1921
Dawes, Charles (1865-1951)
to my dear mother
He writes the president has approved all his plans and he will soon meet with the cabinet. He has absolute confidence now.
GLC02679.54
13 July 1921
He has great respect for the president. His wife wife and children will be coming to visit soon. He does not want to have to stay longer than next June.
GLC02679.55
19 July 1921
He is tired but happy because he has accomplished so much by working with the president.
GLC02679.56
27 July 1921
He enclosed an order about improving the goverment business system. He made a quick trip to Illinois.
GLC02679.57
1 August 1921
The publishers sent him the first copy of his book. He is very pleased with it and will send her one as well.
GLC02679.58
15 August 1921
to Mrs. M B Dawes
He ordered 5 copies of his book for his mother.
GLC02679.59
08 July 1914
Finch, James A. (fl. 1914)
Warrant for Commutation of Sentence of Albert Holtzman
Warrant, signed by Pardon Attorney James A. Finch. Albert Holtzman of West Virginia was convicted of violating the Slave Trade Traffic Act. Pardoned after serving three months of his six month sentence. Prosecuted for white slavery and kidnapping...
GLC00045.39.01
27 October 1917
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to Mr. Hoover
Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by...
GLC00162.13.01
n.d
Unknown
President Roosevelt
Portrait of a seated Theodore Roosevelt. Published by Henry in Washington D.C. during his presidency. Originally with a letter by Theodore Roosevelt addressed to Herbert Hoover (see GLC00162.13).
GLC00162.13.02
1 April 1906
to Quentin Roosevelt
Writes to his son regarding family matters and missing his children. Written on White House letterhead with corrections in Roosevelt's hand.
GLC01410.01.01
1898 ca
[Theordore Roosevelt with Theodore Jr. and Quentin]
A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and infant Quentin Roosevelt, as written on verso.
GLC01410.01.02
1917 ca.
[Quentin Roosevelt]
Photo of a uniformed Quentin Roosevelt standing at attention.
GLC01410.02.02
Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt in uniform.
GLC01410.03.02
16 October 1900
Baird, G. W. (fl.1890-1900)
to Edward R. Archer Esq.
Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares...
GLC01896.139
25 July 1917
Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924)
[Membership certificate of The American National Red Cross]
Certificate of The American National Red Cross as a "Life Member." Signed by Red Cross Secretary C.S. Magee and President Woodrow Wilson. With a printed signature of President Wilson.
GLC01896.146
2 August 1910
Patterson, J. H. (fl. 1910)
Drop Order and Report
Form from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions order the Bureau to drop William Wallace Noyes frin their registry, because he is deceased. The top is crossed out with an X, and the word "Accrued" is scribbled above it.
GLC02150.41.09
circa 26 May 1918
[Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium]
Discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.
GLC00971.01
no date
Walker, J.E.
to Miss Auerbach
Walker thanks Miss Auerbach for photographs that were left for him at the club. Hopes to thank her in person for the pleasant reminder of Childwold. Dated 21 September without a year. Written on stationery of the Metropolitan Club.
GLC03479.73
13 November 1916
Lane, Franklin K. (1864-1920)
to G. B. Lunn
Possibly intended for George Richard Lunn, who served as United States Representative from New York 1917-1919. Lane congratulates Lunn on his recent unspecified victory (possibly his election to the House of Representatives), stating "it is good to...
GLC03481.27
13 September 1918
Wadsworth, James Wolcott, Jr. (1877-1952)
to Oliver K. Hand
Thanks Hand, a lawyer in New York City, for a letter received 4 September. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that my position with regard to woman suffrage meets your approval. I intend to continue my opposition to this measure." Written on...
GLC03481.28
23 February 1924
Thanks Hand, a New York City lawyer, for a letter received 21 February. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that you and I are so nearly in agreement with reference to the constitutional amendment which I have been pressing, and the education bill....
GLC03481.29
1925/08/14
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
to John Coolidge re: visiting his father with the family and advice
Written as President to his son, who was a Corporal.
GLC02793.076
circa February 1928
Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931)
[Interview responses about experiments to grow rubber plants in the United States]
A series of questions typed on the back of stationery from the Hotel Royal Palm, in Fort Meyers, Florida, with answers written by Edison in pencil. Most questions concern his experiments in trying to find alternative plant sources for rubber. Other...
GLC05791.01
20 February 1928
[Telegram to Wheeler McMillan]
Western Union telegram sent from Edison in Fort Meyers, Florida, to McMillan with the following information, "Farm and Fireside 250 Park Ave New York NY." Edison ends with, "Will see you anytime - T A Edison."
GLC05791.02
circa 1928
McMillan, Wheeler (b. 1893)
[Write up of an interview with Thomas Edison on agriculture and rubber production]
Manuscript written after McMillan interviewed Edison on his new interest in agriculture. Describes how Edison became interested in farming and includes quotes from Edison. Also discusses Edison's experiments in manufacturing rubber. Contains some...
GLC05791.03
13 September 1921
The New York Herald
The New York Herald, Tuesday, September 13, 1921.
This document is a newspaper that was found stuffed in the frame of 05860.01 when that document was being removed from the mount and frame. It is a newspaper from a 1921 release of The New York Herald. Topics covered include international economic...
GLC05860.02
1912-1927
Newspaper Clippings
Three undated newspaper articles. Two obituaries for Mary Kellogg, who died in 1912, and one article mentioning her daughter Mrs. L. E. Dodson, probably written in 1927.
GLC03523.31.26
12 March 1912
Chamberlin, P. W. (fl. 1912)
Copy of a legal document [in Spanish]
GLC03545.24.05
9 February 1917
Fernandes, M. M. (fl. 1917)
to Mr. Aruestroug and Mr. Parker
Discusses a sale of Madeira embroidery and some other related business. Written on letterhead of "M.M. Fernandes, Ship-Chandler, steam ship agent and wine merchant, and manufacturer of wicker work, Madeira embroideries, and a dealer in fancy goods."...
GLC03545.24.12
02 January 1912
Untitled
GLC03579.02
GLC03579.03
20 December 1913
Swift, E. (fl. 1913)
[Certification of Joseph Blanchard's completion of a course in military topography]
Partially printed document signed by Colonel Swift of the 8th Cavalry at the Garrison School at Camp Stotsenburg. Blanchard was the son of C.D. Blanchard (see GLC06061.01). Joseph was a Captain in the Philippine Scouts. A subtraction equation was...
GLC06061.02
circa 1901
Beeby, Frank Leon (b. 1859)
Ain't it strange
Contains a poem possibly printed within a Pennsylvania newspaper. Poem was contributed to the paper by Beeby, from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. On verso, clipping includes a reference to Market Street. Previously contained within GLC06126.01.
GLC06126.02
January 1923
National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People
13th annual report NAACP for the year 1922
Contains a list of NAACP officers for 1923, including President Moorfield Storey. Foreword states that the NAACP "has continued to carry out one of its most vital purposes, that of keeping intensely alive among the colored people of America the...
GLC06135.01
January 1927
17th annual report NAACP for the year 1926
Contains a list of NAACP officers for 1927, including President Moorfield Storey. Foreword states "More and more, has it been borne in upon the Association that for the present the avenue to affirmation and defense of the Negro's fundamental rights...
GLC06135.03
January 1929
19th annual report NAACP for the year 1928
Contains a list of NAACP officers for 1929, including President Moorfield Storey. Foreword commemorates twenty years of NAACP activity. Reports on legal cases such as that of Robert Bell and Grady Swain, two boys sentenced to death on a flimsy...
GLC06135.04
January 1932
NAACP 1931 22nd annual report: a year's work for justice to the Negro
Contains a list of NAACP officers for 1932. Foreword declares that the NAACP's aims "are in the path of manifest destiny of the darker races of the world. The world crisis and the social and political experiments that are its accompaniment all...
GLC06135.06
1918/03/27
Cigarette case
Cigarette case, inscribed "J.H.H." on outside; "V.E.B. to J.H.H. March 27-1918" on inside.
GLC06196.120
1924/07/07
Medal
Medal inscribed "John H Hilldring, Capt. Inf. D O L. USA" on recto; "Elected Honorary Life Member, 144th Inf, July 7 1924" on verso.
GLC06196.134
1917/08/15
Certificate.
Certificate of appointment as 2nd Lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps.
GLC06196.238
1917/10/26
Certificate of provisional appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry.
GLC06196.239
1918/02/19
GLC06196.240
1918/08/26
Certificate of temporary appointment to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
GLC06196.241
1920/01/06
Certificate of provisional appointment to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
GLC06196.242
1922/05/27
Regular Army Infantry School (Fort Benning, Ga.) Certificate for completion of the company officers course.
GLC06196.243
1901/03/04
Underwood & Underwood
The Supreme Moment - Chief Justice Fuller administering the Oath of Office to President William McKinley
The photograph shows the podium in the middle distance and from a slight angle. McKinley occupies the exact center of the shot.
GLC06449.14
1901
"Rough Rider" Cowboys saluting President McKinley - reception at Los Angeles, Cal.
Street scene. A group of horsemen raise their hats to the President, who stands on a podium at the right of the picture. Roosevelt may be among the horsemen, but cannot be clearly distinguished.
GLC06449.15
Luncheon among the forest giants - Presidential Party at the Big Tree Grove, Santa Cruz, Cal.
Formal party al fresco. Dignitaries occupy the middle ground, against a backdrop of trees. A table decorated with fruits, flowers, and wheat sheaves is in the foreground.
GLC06449.16
1902
"Real help is that which teaches a man to help himself" - President Roosevelt
Roosevelt addresses a group of men seated on a raised wooden platform. The foreground shows part of the larger audience.
GLC06449.21
"The old American theory - treat each man on his own worth as a man" - President Roosevelt, Old
Roosevelt is shown 3/4 back speaking from a railroad car. A very large crowd surrounds him, including several men who have climbed a telegraph pole and a number of people gathered on a roof in the background of the picture.
GLC06449.23
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