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21 June 1945
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to an educational union meeting. This letter also features sketched stick figures of her taking a shower and then returning to write the letter.
GLC09414.0633
9 July 1945
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, then they went out to dinner.
GLC09414.0644
20 July 1945
Sylvia is forced to do some copyediting at work, she later went to the movies with Bess.
GLC09414.0652
10 October 1945
Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.
GLC09414.0681
27 November 1945
This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.
GLC09414.0683
15 May 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.
GLC09414.0701
30 May 1943
Moe is still in town, he went out to eat and met a nice couple. They went to the movies together.
GLC09414.0715
2 June 1943
Moe writes that he heard a song they have sung many times together; "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding."
GLC09414.0718
3 June 1943
Moe doesn't think the drawing Joe made of Sylvia looks much like her. He is still awaiting the ratings for his platoon. He agrees that Mad should get a divorce, and mentions that he is annoyed by Hy and Ann.
GLC09414.0719
4 June 1943
Moe went to the movies, and reminds Sylvia to write Benoit again. He also acknowledges that they are both missing each other more with each passing day. This letter is missing pages.
GLC09414.0721
9 June 1943
Moe describes his sleeping quarters as a steel bunk, with two sheets. He also says that there is a theater and the mess hall is right across from the barracks. He chides Sylvia for writing to him at such late hours, and discusses the tomato plants at...
GLC09414.0725
13 June 1943
Moe has heard that Sammy will be in competition with Dad as far as business is concerned. He says Sammy "cares more about furthering his own end than others." He tells Sylvia to wait to see Alvin until she has seen Moe first. He suggests they see a...
GLC09414.0729
4 July 1943
Moe got a pass to go Olympia where he saw a movie, then stayed the night in a dormitory. He thought Olympia was a "hick town," and will not bother to leave camp anymore.
GLC09414.0738
5 July 1943
Moe saw a Cary Grant film. He mentions that he heard that Sam still thinks he can be reconciled with Mad. He also thanks Sylvia for the ten dollars but tells her he wished she hadn't sent it and if she has any extra money, that she should spend it on...
GLC09414.0739
12 August 1943
Moe inquires after Sylvia's health and asks her to see a doctor. He cleaned the barracks and later went to a movie. He also received a letter from Alice and Al.
GLC09414.0745
17 August 1943
Moe complains he hasn't received mail from Sylvia in a week. He writes that they were inspected by the chemical warfare division. He has plans to see a movie with Frank later.
GLC09414.0748
22 August 1943
Moe is writing from Tacoma where he was visiting with Joe and Frank. They saw a movie, slept in the dormitory, then went to a picnic near Geneva Lake.
GLC09414.0754
1819/01/28
Various
The British surrendering their Arms to Gen: Washington...at York Town
Large black and white engraving. Title: "The British surrendering their Arms to Gen: Washington after their defeat at York Town in Virginia October 1781." Copper engraving by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. and William Allen after a drawing by John...
GLC05861
1808/06/11
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
to Charles W. Peale
Fulton writes to prominent American painter Charles Willson Peale, enclosing $120, apparently in payment of a debt. He also details the success of his steamboat business and mentions the "virtuous exertions and enterprising spirit" of Peale's son...
GLC05817
1777 ca.
Habermann, Francois X., 1721-1796
Die Anlandung der Englischen Troupen zu Neu Yorck [New York][in French & German (with collateral folder of newspaper clippings)]
Shows debarking British troops in a highly imaginative setting. Hand-colored engraving, in watercolor, by Francois Xaver Habermann. Title in French and German. Full title: "[German] Die Anlandung der Englischen Troupen zu Neu Yorck." and "[French]...
GLC05860.01
10 March 1896
Williams, George, fl. 1862-1865
to Henry H. Bemrose
Williams, writing as President of the Young Men's Christian Association, urges Bemrose to use his influence to help secure a rejection of a bill in the House of Commons that will open picture galleries and museums on the Sabbath.
GLC05508.266
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
circa 1987-1989
Leigh, Janet, fl. 1987-1989
Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Leigh discusses the influence religion has had on her and her belief in God. As she matured, a structure to house her God, labels, and denominations became unnecessary because, she believes, the Supreme Being...
GLC05508.276
13 December 1987
Cummings, Robert, fl. 1987
Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Cummings writes that one can accomplish anything by acting with all their heart. This can be achieved by focusing on God rather than the seeming impossibility of the task at hand. One just has to believe they...
GLC05508.281
27 February 1987
Day, Doris, 1924-2019
Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Although at first reluctant to include her religious views in the Woodland Historical Document Collection, Day writes: "My religion is what I feel inside, and my own personal contact with my maker. I talk to...
GLC05508.282
3 October 1988
De Havilland, Olivia, 1916-2020
Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Olivia de Havilland writes that she cannot adequately describe her religious views at this time because her life is too demanding to afford her the necessary time for reflection. She does add, however, that...
GLC05508.283
2 December 1988
Neal, Patricia, 1926-?
Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Neal includes an excerpt from her 1988 autobiography, "As I am," written at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, a Benedictine monastery, where she made "sense of all the tragedies in her life" and renewed her faith in...
GLC05508.288
17 October 1988
Windom, William, 1923-?
Response to Kohl's solicitation letter. Windom quotes Alfred Lord Tennyson: " 'What is it all but a trouble of ants in the gleam of a million million suns?' Sums it up neatly for me"
GLC05508.292
circa 1863
Pencil sketches related to the Mississippi River near Vicksburg [Decimalized .01-.03]
Includes three pencil sketches, one created by Evelyn Kelsey aboard a Mississippi steamer. Accompanied by the original backing for each sketch. Backing consists of newspaper articles attached to Civil War military documents including lists of...
GLC05555
2 December 1859
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
Martyrdom of John Brown
Program created by Thoreau for the funeral service for John Brown to be held in the Concord Town Hall on December 2nd. Event will include "Reading of pertinent passages. Selections from Brown's last words. Service for the death of a martyr." Also...
GLC05925.02
1803
Murray, John Jr., fl. 1803
[To the Citizens of the United States of America].
Agreed upon at a meeting of Quakers on March 1, 1803 in New York City and issued by the clerk to the meeting, John Murray, Jr. The pamphlet attacks alcohol consumption, taverns, theatres, horse racing, cockfighting, and duels. Printed by Isaac...
GLC05943
1851/11/06
Hale, Sarah J.B., 1788-1879
to Caroline Gilman
Apologizes for the publisher's loss of Gilman's portrait that Hale had borrowed for the printing of her book, "Women's record" (New York, 1853).
GLC05955
20 September 1926
Borglum, Gutzon, 1867-1941
National Monument Mount Rushmore Black Hills South Dakota: Report addressed to the Harney Peak Memorial Association
Detailed carbon copy report signed by the sculptor and engineer of Mount Rushmore. Covers everything involved in creating the Mount Rushmore carvings including among other information, the location, the presidents chosen, the time needed, the...
GLC06031
1859
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
Lord Stirling at the Battle of Long Island
This hand colored steel engraving is printed by Virtue, Emmins and Co. of New York. Original painting by Alonzo Chappel, engraving by W. Ridgeway. Rich color probably not contemporary. Mounted on acidic card stock. Overall measure is 27.6 x 30.1...
GLC06195
circa 1870
Child, Lydia Maria Francis, 1802-1880
[Incomplete essay on religious tolerance on verso of letter fragments from Edmonia Lewis and Samuel J. May]
Contains an incomplete essay (pages five, six, and seven) discussing religious tolerance written by Child, an author, scholar, and abolitionist. Child discusses religious tolerance, stating "People who are educated under one system of religion can...
GLC06114
1946
Graham, Lorenzo, 1902-1989
How God Fix Jonah
Published by Reynal & Hitchcock. Illustrated with prints from wood engravings by Letterio Calapai, an American painter, muralist, and printmaker. Signed by Graham on the dedication page; dedicated to Graham's sister Shirley Graham Du Bois, an...
GLC06121
1857
J.O.E., fl. 1857
Attention South!! Abolish slavery.
Abolitionist folk art depicting a Black man as weeping and chained and shackled, surrounded by green curtains with yellow tassels. At top left are the words "Attention South!!" with the word "Abolish" at left and "Slavery" at right, signed in block...
GLC06140
1866
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Abraham Lincoln entering Richmond, April 3, 1865
Engraving by J. C. Buttre from a drawing by L. Hollis. Published by B.B. Russell & Co., Boston. Shows Lincoln with his son Tad on a visit to Richmond. African American men, women, and children are rejoicing around him.
GLC05866
circa 1860
Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852
The minstrel boy
Sheet music, including music and lyrics for two verses of the song "The Minstrel Boy." Printed in Baltimore for J. Carr.
GLC05874
1864-1870
Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913
[David Stauffer sketchbooks and papers]
Collection of two volumes belonging to David Stauffer, an ensign on the U.S.S. Alexandria, dated 1864 to 1870. Consists of two sketchbooks and an additional 21 items housed in GLC07713.02. Sketches include naval and architectural sketches, as well as...
GLC07713
1842 ca.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Landscape watercolor painted by Grant as cadet at West Point
Signed in right hand corner "U.H. Grant". Includes 4 items collateral paperwork.
GLC07641
31 August 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Catharine Littlefield Greene
Discusses Mrs. Greene's financial situation and her children. Mentions the quality of the schools in France as being one of the best, where "the system is admirably adapted to impress the best habits - both of body and mind - Dancing fencing... "...
GLC02437.03649
7 July 1792
Gardiner, John, fl. 1791-1792
to Henry Knox
Sends Knox a bit of writing which he has recently published. States that their mutual friend Samuel Breck also intended to send Knox a copy of the publication, but Gardiner offered to send it instead. Discusses sending copies to various people, as...
GLC02437.05527
5 September 1792
to John Gardiner
Knox has observed that some of the public is suspicious of whether the theatre can contribute to the "good of the community." Supports Gardiner's defense of the theatre, writing that "the theatre may exude and confirm the most elevated and pure love...
GLC02437.05598
1865
Crawford's Equestrian Statue of Washington, Richmond, Va
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Statue in Capitol Grounds, Richmond, Va. Original series number, 3381, scratched out, 3170 written in by hand. Series name but no Anthony imprint.
GLC05137.118
1722
De L'Isle, Guillaume, fl. 1718
Carte d'Amerique
Mercator projection including North and South America, with parts of Western Europe and Africa. Boundaries outlined in color. Shows North America from French perspective with English colonies restricted to the coast. Includes latitude and longitude...
GLC05238
1836
Stuart, Charles, fl. 1836
A memoir of Granville Sharp
First edition; early publisher's cloth. Includes Patrick Reason's first published portrait engraving. Reason was an black artist. Collateral to Lincoln manuscript GLC 5302, referring to Granville Sharp.
GLC06841
1920
Grimke, Angelina W., 1880-1958
Rachel. A play in three acts
First play written, produced, and acted by African-Americans, attempting to dramatize racial inequities. The program notes call the play "the first attempt to use the stage for race propaganda in order to enlighten the American people relative to the...
GLC06859
1825/07/11
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to [John Henry Sheburne] re: the art of portraiture
Returning a portrait of John Paul Jones by Charles Willson Peale (neither named in the letter) which he borrowed. Jefferson comments "I do not wonder that Commodore Dale and myself think differently of it's likeness to the same original. My opinion...
GLC06751
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