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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
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