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13 October 1966
Morison, Samuel Eliot, 1887-1976
to Marshall E. Bean
Morison responds to a letter by Bean, citing his favorite Biblical quotations as "I know that my Redeemer liveth... " and "My Father's house has many mansions."
GLC05508.189
30 August 1841
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
to Rev. Sprague
Morse encloses autographs to Sprague and hopes that an upcoming venture will prove fruitful. "I confess that if unfavorable, (Unfavorable to our shortsightedness perhaps) I shall suffer much."
GLC05508.190
14 February 1860
to unknown
Morse encloses an extract about Roman Catholics from a New Orleans journal. The extract criticizes the Roman Catholic Church for issuing a document falsely purporting to be the voluntary sentiment of the laity and meant as a token of praise for a...
GLC05508.191
17 May 1966
Niebuhr, Reinhold, 1892-1971
Niebuhr praises Bean's faith and serenity in the face of death. He regrets that he has no photos to send.
GLC05508.194
23 September 1993
O'Connor, John, 1920-2000
Terence James Cardinal Cooke: Some Observations by John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York
In this excerpt from a book, Cardinal O'Connor describes Cardinal Cooke as a virtuous man, who even though he was dying of cancer, never let anyone know of his suffering. Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.198.02).
GLC05508.198.01
18 April 1938
Oursler, Fulton, 1893-1952
to John
Oursler offers condolence to John after the death of his wife. He comforts his friend by reminding him of his faith. He writes of one man who did not believe in an after life and the sense of utter hopelessness that man faced when his wife died....
GLC05508.199
31 May 1862
Palmer, Raymond, fl. 1862
to Rev. Dr. Peabody
Palmer praises an article Peabody wrote in the "North American Review" on the American Board of Committees for Foreign Missions. He thanks Peabody for the service he has done for Christian missions. He remarks that he has heard Peabody will become...
GLC05508.200
circa 1870-1880
Milton, John, fl. 1740-1804
Nine engravings of scenes from Paradise Lost
GLC05508.201
20 September 1967
Phillips, J.B., 1906-1982
to Mr. Buchanan
Phillips has no one person in mind who is especially notable in contributing to world peace. His motives for being ordained were mixed, but he feels the his desire to communicate the Christian Gospel was the best one.
GLC05508.203
14 October 1933
Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979
to George Vaughan
Pickford writes that she believes the real "depression" stems from the world-wide moral lapse brought on by World War I. She believes that "a greater spiritual consciousness is manifesting itself throughout the entire world" due to the influence of...
GLC05508.205
17 March 1849
Pond, Enoch, 1791-1882
Pond read, disliked and is writing a review of Dr. Horace Bushnell's new book "God in Christ". He writes to ascertain if his correspondent is writing a review as well, in order to arrange it so that their publications do not interfere. If he is not...
GLC05508.206
circa 1976
Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977
[When you have found The Kingdom you will likewise find your place in it...]
Written approximately one year before his death, Presley quotes from a mystical work entitled "The Impersonal Life." He expurgates the orginal text, omitting the phrase: "...realizing now that you are in truth one of my divine attributes...".
GLC05508.208
19 October 1880
Pusey, Edward, fl. 1880
He writes the news of several men who are in missions or learning the gospel. He also writes of his work "investigating the fulfillments of prophecy as to the Philistine cities, [illegible], Edom, Assyria," and his study of a Cuneiform inscription...
GLC05508.209
28 October 1923
Reese, Lizette W., 1856-1935
[Whether we climb...]
Four lines of poem: "Whether we climb, whether we plod,/Space for one task the scant years lend--/To choose some path that leads to God,/And keep it to the end."
GLC05508.211
28 March 1979
Ridgway, M. B., 1895–1993
to Earl G. Hunt
Ridgway responding to Hunt's request for favorite quotations. The first quotation is Book of Joshua 1:5. The second quotation can be found on the base of the monument to the Scottish-American soldier dead of World War I. He describes the monument...
GLC05508.212
29 March 1892
Riley, James Whitcomb, fl. 1892
[Behold, one faith endureth still]
Riley writes on small card: "Behold, one faith endureth still-/ Let factions rail and creeds contend,-/ God's mercy has, and is, and will/ Be with us, foe and friend."
GLC05508.213
30 March 1971
Roberts, Oral, 1918-2009
to Bishop Earl Hunt
Roberts writes that he heard about Hunt taking time off because of overwork. He will pray for Hunt's full recovery.
GLC05508.215
9 November 1958
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
to Miss O'Brien
Roosevelt writes a letter to O'Brien and encloses a copy of her favorite prayer. The prayer implores God to place a restlessness in our hearts that will cause us to strive for "far-off goals," engage in tasks so difficult that they require Divine...
GLC05508.217
29 October 1910
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Curtis Guild Jr.
Roosevelt writes to Guild mentioning "The Outlook" and expressing his greater sympathy with Unitarianism than Calvinism. Marked "Private" at the top.
GLC05508.218
2 October 1914
to Bishop Walker T. Sumner
Roosevelt congratulates Sumner on being elevated to Bishop. He comments that bishops tend to grow "mentally inert" and apart from ordinary people (which he also sees as a tendency among successful professionals and businessmen), and is glad to group...
GLC05508.219
30 November 1908
Americanism in Religion
Roosevelt inscribed this printed edition of his "Open Letter" sent to newspapers to Edward E. Swadener. Roosevelt argues that religious belief should not be a litmus test for candidates, claiming that political history shows people of certain faiths...
GLC05508.220
3 January 1963
Rubottom, R. Richard, 1912-?
to Leonard V. Fulton
Rubottom responds to a letter from Fulton written during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Rubottom shares a concern about the world and the future. He notes that all three of his children are October babies and during the holidays the family spent a lot...
GLC05508.221
11 May 1852
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859
to Mr. Beck
Written by one of Rush's secretaries. Rush thanks Beck for the copy of the sermon, "On the Errors of Ultraism in Morals and Religion," Beck sent to him through Mr. Williams. The sermon was preached at Newport the previous summer. He briefly...
GLC05508.222
17 March 1851
Ruskin, John, fl. 1851
to Frederick J. Furnivall
A response to Furnivall's comments on Ruskin's pamphlet, "Notes on the Construction of Sheepfolds." Ruskin comments on who should and should not be turned out of the Church and on the relationship between Church and State. Ruskin does not entertain...
GLC05508.223
12 January 1951
Santayana, George, 1863-1952
to Arthur A. Schaffer
Santayana responds to Schaffer's letter. Santayana notes their similar religious background but claims to have never left the Catholic church because he never had a sense of being in it, although he does "think in its terms." He discusses Schaffer...
GLC05508.225
circa 1965
Sayre, Francis B., fl. 1965
to Ashely T. Cole
Written while serving a diplomat in post- World War II Tokyo. He writes a quotation expressing that human brotherhood, sacrifice, and genuine international cooperation are the only bases for an enduring human society. Regardless of man's actions...
GLC05508.226
13 September 1935
Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946
Seton writes in response to Vaughan's letter concerning "our spiritual depression" to express hope of the future. He is also publishing an "Indian Bible," containing "the spiritual message of the Red Race" which should be of service to many. Typed...
GLC05508.227
7 August 1967
Sheen, Fulton J. (Fulton John), 1895-1979
to John D. Buchanan
Bishop Sheen answers questions posed by Buchanan apparently about the priesthood. Sheen refers Buchanan to his televised address, "Modern Saints," published in "Footsteps in a Darkened Forest." He also comments on the priesthood as a "state in life...
GLC05508.228
circa 1940
Smith, Alfred Edgar, 1903-1986
[American Liberty]
Smith states his belief in a parent's right to choose between public and religious schools for their children, the principle of non interference in the internal affairs of other nations, and common brotherhood of man under common fatherhood of God....
GLC05508.229
12 March 1930
Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932
to John W. Hughes
Sousa writes to Hughes remarking that the only way of judging music is whether or not it has beauty. He discusses differences between composers of the "olden days" and those of today. Sousa believes inspiration for writing music comes from...
GLC05508.231
6 June 1895
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady
to Augusta Chapin
Stanton writes to the Reverend Chapin, a collaborator on the project, to discuss some of the logistics concerning publishing the "Women's Bible," including how to print and release it, getting critiques of each persons contribution, deciding what is...
GLC05508.233
circa 1876
Stedman, Edmund C., 1833-1908
[Yes, in the world's eternal plan...]
Stedman wrote this poem upon the death of Horace Greeley to be read at the dedication of the Printer's Monument in Greeley's honor: "Yes, in the world's eternal plan / Divinity itself is given / To him who lives or dies for Man / And looks within...
GLC05508.234
circa 1863
Stevenson, Robert Louis, fl. 1863
to Papa
Written by Stevenson when he was thirteen to his father. He briefly discusses the weather and attending church.
GLC05508.235
1919
Stifler, James Madison, 1875-?
The Religion of Benjamin Franklin
Original edition of 1919 address.
GLC05508.236
3 December 1833
Storrs, Richard S. (Richard Salter), 1821-1900
to Rev. B. Tyler
Storrs declines Tyler's invitation to seek the pastorate of a church in Portland. He says he must serve a few more years at the American Home Mission Society and then return to his congregation at Braintree. He encourages Tyler to leave his...
GLC05508.237
24 September 1895
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
[Not one throb of anguish...]
A quote from chapter 12 of Uncle Tom's Cabin: "Not one throb of anguish/ Not one tear of the opposed/ is forgiven by the Man of Sorrows/ the Lord of Glory/ In his patient generous bosom/ He bears the anguish of a world."
GLC05508.238
7 March 1934
Tibbett, Lawrence, 1896-1960
Tibbett writes that he cannot comment on the world's spiritual condition because his experience is confined to the U.S.. He believes there is a spiritual regeneration underway in the U.S. He cannot say whether there is more godliness in our lives...
GLC05508.244
7 July 1979
Tournier, Paul, 1898-1986
[Excerpt from "Learn to Grow Old"].
The excerpt discusses concordance between experience and doctrine, and the comfort of facing death with Jesus. Signed and dated for inclusion in Bishop Earl G. Hunt's autograph collection.
GLC05508.246
circa 1948
Toynbee, Arnold, fl. 1948
[Excerpt from p. 15 of "Civilization on Trial"]
Discusses the possibility of a divine plan behind the rise and fall of civilizations and speculates that the means of progress in the plan is the learning caused by suffering due to civilization's failures. He cites, for example, Abraham as "an...
GLC05508.247
1945
Uris, Leon, fl. 1945
[This night is different...]
"This night is different because we celebrate the most important moment in the history of our people. On this night we celebrate their going forth in triumph from slavery to freedom."
GLC05508.248
9 October 1969
Vonnegut, Kurt, 1922-2007
to students of Marshall E. Bean
Vonnegut thanks the class for the Thanksgiving card and comments they sent him and explains that another "Mr. Bean" was the best teacher he had as a child. He includes a poem from one of his books about how the whole world is doing God's work. The...
GLC05508.250
17 December 1962
Walker, Edwin A., 1909-1993
Walker responds to Fulton's questions about world peace and why his small son should have hope for the future. Walker is sure that "Christ will remain on this earth in spite of the evil forces that have never ceased to betray Him." He believes the...
GLC05508.251
31 December 1908
Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922
to Harry Paisley
Wanamaker forwards a famous, out-of-print engraving to Paisley to cement their association in the work of the State Sunday School Association. Wanamaker writes: "The Sunday School work offers the best opportunity of usefulness that I know."
GLC05508.254
1929-1945
Waters, Ethel, ?
to Walter Schneider
Waters details her recent illness and hospital stay and gives thanks for the many letters of encouragement from her fans. She also discusses making Christian music. A handwritten inscription discussing her new album and personal replies to fan mail...
GLC05508.256
circa 1830-1843
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
to Editors
Webster responds to charges that he is against using the Bible in the classroom and stresses that he has endeavored to remove all objections to studying the Scripture in school. He believes that correcting the language is one way to remove such...
GLC05508.258
circa 1916
Wells, H.G., fl. 1916
to Mr. Jacks
Wells discusses the publication of his "little book" [God the Invisible King]. He had hoped to have the book published in early 1917, but this will not happen because Mr. Jacks publishes quarterly. He does not care about price. He also remarks his...
GLC05508.259
1863
United States. Congress
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States: Being the third session of the thirty-seventh congress; ...
Title continues, " ... begun and held at the city of Washington, December 1, 1862." Compilation journal containing Abraham Lincoln's address of 1 December 1862, Ulysses S. Grant's General Order No. 11 expelling Jews from the Department of Tennessee...
GLC05165
1875 ca.
Sarony, Napoleon, 1821-1896
[Henry Ward Beecher]
Verso has pencil notes of previous owner: "t[aken] @ 62-65 = 1878."
GLC05144
circa 1870
Beadle, J.H., 1840-1897
Life in Utah or the mysteries and crimes of Mormonism; being an expose of their secret rites and ceremonies.
Title continues: "WITH A FULL AND AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF POLYGAMY AND THE MORMON SECT, FOR ITS ORIGIN TO THE PRESENT TIME." Illustrated advertisement for a book with this title. Broadside at foot reads: "PLEASE POST THIS UP IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE."
GLC05154
1864
Warren, E.W., 1820-?
Nellie Norton: or, Southern slavery and the Bible. A Scriptural refutation of the principal arguments upon which the abolitionists rely. A vindication of Southern slavery from the Old and New Testaments.
Published by Burke, Boykin & Company. Cover consists of faded yellow paper. Outer back cover contains advertisements for other books.
GLC05180
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