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February 13, 1949
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Peggy Fabian
Writes to a young lady his "hope that you grow up a staunch American woman - and a lady." Written on personal stationary.
GLC00793
April 14, 1964
Wallace, George, 1919-1998
to Ms. Martin
Wallace, Governor of Alabama, replies to Martin's request for literature on the subject of segregation in the South. Informs Martin that the Governor's office does not have any material on the subject of segregation, stating "we have never had a...
GLC00295
30 May 1952
John XXIII, Pope, 1881-1963
[Endorsement of John XXIII written as A. Roncalli] [in Italian]
Roncalli's endorsement is written on verso of a letter signed by Myron Charles Taylor, a United States diplomat. Taylor's typed letter was created 30 May 1952 on Hotel Ritz, Paris stationery. Taylor writes "With reference to our conversation of...
GLC00154.12
February 15, 1951
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
to Lewis Strauss
Thanks him for his memoranda. Thinks it is crucially important to maintain good relations with Jewish, Catholic and Protestant world leaders, "As you know, I have been trying my best to organize the moral forces of the world..."
GLC00162.19
circa 1950
[Photograph of Harry Truman]
Depicts Truman at his desk reading the Bible, facing toward his right. Signed and inscribed "Kindest regards to Nathan Josselson. Harry Truman" on the mat below the picture. Outermost mat has a gold border around the picture opening.
GLC00162.20
February 25, 1972
Nixon, Pat, 1912-1993
to Lewis L. Strauss and Alice H. Strauss
Also signed "RN" by Richard Nixon. Sends a postcard picturing the Monument to the People's Heroes with greetings from Peking, China. Written during the Richard Nixon-Zhou Enlai talks on the first ever presidential visit to China.
GLC00162.27
18 September 1961
[Signature of Truman and his wife Bess]
Signatures and date are contained on a small card. A typed line underneath the signatures states "Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman."
GLC00477.02
1958
King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968
Stride toward freedom: the Montgomery story
Published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed to Miss Charlotte Rosenbaum, a supporter, on the first flyleaf. Inscription states "In appreciation for your genuine humanitarian concern, and your great financial and moral support in the struggle to...
GLC03025
5 August 1953
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
to Samuel Cavert
Thanks him for his letter on behalf of the National Council of Churches of Christ about the Korean Armistice. Expresses his relief to see the end of the bloodshed in Korea and hopes for a lasting peace. Mentions that is necessary that the United...
GLC03208
1952/06/13
to Edward H. Pruden re: a prayer he said since his youth, with prayer
Written as President on White House stationery, accompanied by the prayer on White House stationery. Pruden was minister at the First Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.
GLC02793.094
1962/04/20
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
to Emily Davis Chamberlain re: thanks for her letter of support, happy birthday
Signed as President on White House stationery, with a handwritten postscript "yours was almost the nicest letter we have received since being in the W.H."
GLC02793.102
1969/01/16
Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973
to Dorothy Nichols re: thanks for her support and looking forward to retirement
Signed as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.106
1976/08/10
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
to Ruth K. Stroh re: thanking her for support, her research on genealogy
GLC02793.113
1977/09/20
Carter, James E., 1924-?
to Sarah McClendon re: her "superb questions" at press conferences
Written as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.114
1981/04/06
Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004
Postcard of thanks to nurse at hospital
Written as President to a nurse at George Washington University Hospital
GLC02793.115
1982/02/01
to Patti Davis re: thanking her for birthday gift, weather
Written as President on White House stationery to his daughter. Date inferred from content.
GLC02793.116
1959/11/14 ca.
to Delores Moaney re: birthday greetings to her
Signed as President either in 1959 or 1960. With Moaney (Eisenhower's valet) TNS 10/14/1985 stating this was the only handwritten letter she received from Ike.
GLC02793.098
1967/07/07
to Juanita Roberts re: her health and wishing her well
Written as President on White House stationery. Signed "LBJ" Written on White House stationary.
GLC02793.104
1974 ca.?
Quoting himself upon assuming the presidency re: prayers
"... I ask you to confirm me as your President by your prayers." The statement Ford made at the time of his suceeding Richard Nixon.
GLC02793.110
6 December [1951?]
Needham, Mary, 1883-?
Letter by Henry Needham's widow
Needham, a journalist for Collier's was killed in a plane crash while covering WWI.
GLC03663.05
16 July 1963
Pardon of Otelia Pendergast re: convicted of violation of section 265
GLC03590
15 January 1953
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
GLC04935.01
18 February 1969
Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, 1926-2022
Pardon for Brian L. Butcher convicted of uninsured use of motor vehicle
GLC03934
March 1948
Coles, Howard Wilson, 1903-1996
Frederick Douglass monthly. [Vol. 1, no.1 (March 1948)]
Published by Voice Publishing Co. Contains reprint of Douglass's "Men of Color, to Arms" from the 2 March 1863 printing: "This is our golden opportunity. Let us accept it and forever wipe out the dark reproaches unsparingly hurled against us by our...
GLC05822
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
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