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23 February 1863
Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865
to James Allison
One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated February 23, 1863. Writes about the death of his mother. Written in a camp near Mursfreesboro, Tennessee
GLC03523.24.043
24 January 1864
One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated January 24, 1864. Writes about March to Knoxville and engagements with longstreet's cavalry and North Carolina Indians.
GLC03523.24.077
15 January 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
[Items belonging to Warren Schwartz, January 1942]
Items belonging to Warren Schwartz pertaining to his military service while stationed at Fort Bragg. Includes a letter addressed to his parent, Morris and Eva Schwartz dated January 15 and an engraved invitation for a Jewish confirmation ceremony.
GLC09662.165
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invitation to Arthur Burtman's confirmation.
GLC09662.165.01
24 January 1942
[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]
One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.
GLC09662.165.02
12 March 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1942. Pertains to furlough and attending an engineer's dance. Mentions meeting with the Jewish chaplain regarding furloughs for Passover.
GLC09662.207
18 March 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 18, 1942. Pertains to a job interview with the public relations department, Passover and updates from his weekend.
GLC09662.210
27 Dec 1862
Richards, Leonard H., fl. 1864-1865
to Hortensia Richards
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 27, 1862.
GLC03523.29.007
17 January 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated January 17, 1863.
GLC03523.29.008
1 April 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated April 1, 1863
GLC03523.29.011
12 May 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated May 12, 1863.
GLC03523.29.014
circa 26 October 1860
Fred, fl. 1860
to Mother and Siblings
One letter from Fred to Mother and siblings dated October 26.
GLC03857.92
circa 1910
[Grace Nash with Native Americans at Indian School]
One photograph of Grace Nash with Native Americans dated circa 1910. Features Nash standing in front of trees with two unnamed Native American girls on either side of her. A note on the back of the photo reads, "Grace Nash with Indians at Indian...
GLC09941
1855-1856
Manuscript diary of an unknown woman
One diary of an unknown woman dated 1855-1856. Many entries are one sentence. She tends to write about food, people she visits and the weather.
GLC09944
1939-1945
Benson family
[Benson family collection, 1939-1945]
Collection of 314 items belonging to the Benson family dated 1939-1945. Consists of correspondence, religious printings, prayer books, postcards and official documents. Benson primarily corresponds with his family who are located in Tallassee...
GLC09954
1940-1958
Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992
Government papers from the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard, father of Margaret Stearns [Decimalized .01-.75]
Collection of papers concerning the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard. This collection consists of 147 items. The main topics included in the collection are; the surrender of Japan and legal concerns of this surrender, Dever Spencer Byard's...
GLC09930
3 June 1864
Tyler, C. M., fl. 1864
C. M. Tyler to Mary E. Munsell
One letter from C.M. Tyler to Mary E. Day Munsell dated June 3, 1864. Regarding the death of Otis D. Munsell.
GLC03523.17.17
10 December 1864
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 10, 1864.
GLC03523.29.081
14 December 1864
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 14, 1864.
GLC03523.29.082
29 December 1864
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 29, 1864.
GLC03523.29.083
6 January 1865
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated January 6, 1865.
GLC03523.29.084
12 January 1865
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated January 12, 1865.
GLC03523.29.085
25 January 1865
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated January 25, 1865.
GLC03523.29.086
18 April 1865
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated April 18, 1865.
GLC03523.29.094
April 14, 1945
Los Angeles Herald Express
Los Angeles Evening Herald Express [Vol. LXXV No. 17 (April 14, 1945)]
One issue of the Los Angeles Evening Herald Express dated April 14, 1945. Articles printed pertain to the Truman Administration transferring from the Roosevelt Administration; reports of the Japanese army's response to Roosevelt's death...
GLC09619.096
4 October 1977
Wetmore, Roderick, fl. 1963-1977
to Connie Wetmore
One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated October 4, 1977. Pertains to bunk inspections and attending church.
GLC09573.02.013
26 August 1977
Wetmore, Connie, fl. 1977-1978
to Rod Wetmore
One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 26, 1977. Pertains to her feeling about God as a guide and wanting to be a good Christian. Mentions that she will be sending him diet books. Also states that she will be praying for...
GLC09573.02.078
May 11, 1945
Men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima
One photograph of the U.S. servicemen who raised the flag at Iwo Jima - Ira Hayes, Rene Gagnon, and John Bradley. Photo taken on May 11, 1945 in New York.
GLC10104
1922
Bessie Coleman
One photograph of Bessie Coleman with her airplane dated 1922. Bessie Coleman was born to a family of sharecroppers, picking cotton as a child. She became the first African-American woman (and first Native American) to hold a pilot license by earning...
GLC10109
1782
Hicks, Elias, fl. 1782
The select works of William Penn. vol 1
Each inscribed on a front flyleaf by Elias Hicks: "Elias Hicks his Book / Price of the 5 Volumes L2 16 s. 9d. / ye 1st of 5th Mo. 1783." Third edition, volumes 1, 4 and 5. Printed in London by James Philips.
GLC08573.01
The select works of William Penn. vol 4
GLC08573.02
The select works of William Penn. vol 5
GLC08573.03
1794
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars vol 1
Zachary Grey, Ed.. With Hogarth's engravings. With index and errata. Bookplate of John Pollexfen Bastard on front pastedown.
GLC08411.01
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars vol 2
GLC08411.02
1858
Möllhausen, Balduin, 1825-1905
Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition Vol. 1
Introduction by Alexander von Humboldt. Published by Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts. First English edition. Inscribed to Master R. Dymoke as "2nd Prise for School work. Woodbourne House. Christmas 1861." Describes western territories...
GLC04156.01
Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition Vol. 2
GLC04156.02
1857-1859
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Report on the United States and Mexican boundary Survey... Vol 1
House Executive Document no. 135 (25th Congress, 1st Session). Two volumes printed in three, with 5 maps and charts, 346 plates and numerous lithographic illustrations. Report comissioned by the Secretary of Interior; survey conducted by William H...
GLC04249.01
Report on the United States and Mexican boundary Survey... Vol 2
GLC04249.02
1749
Great Britain. Acts.
An Act for encouraging the people...to settle...in America Vol 1
An act of Parliament encouraging the people called "United Brethren," or Moravians, to settle in the British colonies in America. Two copies, both printed by Thomas Baskett. Paginated 635-641 + unpaginated title page. Second copy contains...
GLC05210.01
An Act for encouraging the people...to settle...in America Vol 2
GLC05210.02
1789
Stillman, Samuel, fl. 1789
Dr. Stillmans Oration
GLC10155
February 1970
Indians of All Tribes
Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.2, February 1970]
One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated February 1970. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural resources for profit, as well as...
GLC09792.01
January 1970
Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.1, January 1970]
One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated January 1970. Includes the Alcatraz Proclamation. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural...
GLC09792.02
1 December 1969
Associated Press
They Won't Leave
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated December 1, 1969. Image depicts activist, Richard Oakes with Cecil Poole, U.S. atttorney at Alcatraz Island, surrounded by guard and activists. Wire transfer information states that Poole met with Oakes...
GLC09794.04
13 January 1961
Priest With Cuban Command Unit
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with...
GLC09677.57
9 October 1943
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
to Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 9, 1943. Leonard thanks them for the letters he received since he is still on maintenance duty he has time to answer their questions. He...
GLC09611.113
7 July 1888
Colby, Clara Bewick, 1846-1906
The Woman's Tribune [Vol. 5, No. 35 (July 7, 1888)]
One issue of "The Woman's Tribune, Vol. V, No. 35," printed in Beatrice, Nebraska and dated July 7, 1888. This newspaper was established by Clara Belwick Colby. The item contains articles regarding women's suffrage. It includes printed copies of...
GLC09801.01
GLC09801.02
White, Frank B., 1915-1999
Frank and Jean White Collection [Decimalized .001-.286]
A collection of 276 letters, 12 greeting cards, 10 newspaper clippings, 9 photographs, 5 photograph negatives, 3 sketches, 2 menus, 1 document and 1 postcard. The letters were exchanged between World War II Marine Frank B. White, and his wife L. Jean...
GLC09855
1816
Seymour, J., fl. 1816
"A Narrative of Five Youth from the Sandwich Islands"
One pamphlet entitled, "A Narrative of Five Youth from the Sandwich Islands," printed in 1816 by J. Seymour. Recounts the narratives of five young Hawaiian boys who were placed in schools in New Haven, Connecticut by a sea-captain. The accounts led...
GLC09856
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