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2 August 1940
Horwath, Irene, fl. 1940
to Roberta Knapp
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Irene Horwath and Sons dated August 2, 1940. Writing on behalf of her sister, Alice, who was in labor.
GLC09953.187
30 August 1945
Quackenbush, Robert, fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Robert Quackenbush dated August 30, 1945. Sent on behalf of Fulton County National Bank and Trust Company. Pertains to delayed payments for their mortgage.
GLC09953.188
Wessels, H.V., fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from H.V. Wessels dated August 30, 1945. Relays the amount owed for monthly mortgage payments.
GLC09953.189
5 September 1945
Walsh, William E., fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from William E. Walsh dated September 5, 1945. Pertains to legal claims filed by Lynn prior to entering service.
GLC09953.190
17 September 1945
Holmes, W.B., fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from W.B. Holmes dated September 17, 1945. Sent on behalf of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company. Pertains to Lynn's employment through the Du Pont Company.
GLC09953.191
21 September 1945
Brown, George A., fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from George A. Brown dated September 21, 1945. Pertains to Lynn's employment with him. Letter is likely related to Roberta attempting to find funding to keep their business afloat.
GLC09953.192
26 September 1945
Barnett, Stanley, fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Stanley Barnett dated September 26, 1945 related to the family blinds business.
GLC09953.193
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Stanley Barnett dated September 26, 1945 related to the family blinds business. Urges Lynn Knapp to be discharged. Inserts text from Roberta detailing how she has been keeping the business while Lynn serves...
GLC09953.194
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Stanley Barnett dated September 26, 1945 related to the family blinds business. (Same as GLC09953.193)
GLC09953.195
GLC09953.196
2 October 1945
Davis, R.E., fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from R.E. Davis dated October 2, 1945 certifying Lynn Knapp's employment with Lorentzen Hardware Manufacturing Corp.
GLC09953.197
6 October 1945
Madsen, Erik, fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Erik Madsen dated October 6, 1945 related to provide testimonies to assist with Lynn's request to get an emergency furlough or discharge.
GLC09953.198
3 October 1945
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from R.E. Davis dated October 3, 1945 certifying Lynn Knapp's employment with Lorentzen Hardware Manufacturing Corp.
GLC09953.199
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Erik Madsen dated October 6, 1945 related to provide testimonies to assist with Lynn's request to get an emergency furlough or discharge. (same as GLC09953.198)
GLC09953.200
9 October 1945
Hachman, William, fl. 1945
to Bobby
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Bill dated October 9, 1945. Pertains to attending a funeral and relaying updates since being discharged from the army.
GLC09953.201
circa 1943
Gibson, Mary, ?-2007
[Cartoon illustrated by Mary Gibson]
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon depicting a hairdresser working with a customer.
GLC09953.045
Associated Press
American Dialogues
One newspaper clipping entitled, "American Dialogues." Pertains to women wearing stockings.
GLC09953.046
[Newspaper clipping related to local couple]
One newspaper clipping related to Nelson L. Holton and Valerie Holton visiting with her mother Mary Cummings.
GLC09953.047
Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily." Pertains to a rise in divorce as a result of women entering the workforce.
GLC09953.063
1885-1932
Indian Rights Association
Indian Rights Association publications, 1885-1932 [Decimalized .01-.99]
Collection of pamphlets printed by the Indian Rights Association dated 1885-1932. Consists of 99 items related to various matters of indigineous peoples in the United States. Issues advocate for funding for education, staffing, and reparations. There...
GLC10051
1964
Banner, Melvin E., 1964
A Short Negro History of Flint
One pamphlet entitled, "A Short Negro History of Flint," written by Melvin E. Banner dated 1964. Pertains to the history of Flint, Michigan and its autoindustry employees including sections divided by notable African American residents from Flint...
GLC10053
circa 1942
Mary, fl. 1942
to Roberta
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of family, friends, her health and other knews. Thanks her for photographs. Responds to news about Roberta's mother's health.
GLC09953.093
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of travelling to family, her husband's training and other news.
GLC09953.094
Mary, fl. 1942-1943
to Roberta and Lynn
One letter addressed to Roberta and Lynn Knapp from Mary. Pertains to updates of her husband serving abroad, family updates and expressing hope that Lynn will not have to serve.
GLC09953.102
One letter addressed to Roberta and Lynn Knapp from Mary. Pertains to updates of her husband serving abroad, family updates and inquires about Lynn's health.
GLC09953.111
2 November 1939
Smoky, fl. 1939
to Bobbie
One letter addressed to Barbara Knapp from "Smoky" dated November 2, 1939. Contacts her to introduce themselves as a coffee salesperson. Compliments her on her business savvy.
GLC09953.119
20 November 1939
Knapp, Barbara, 1917-2015
to Smoky
One letter addressed to Smoky from Barbara Knapp dated November 20, 1939. Briefs them on the family blinds business.
GLC09953.120
2 March 1943
Tina, fl. 1943
to Birdie
One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Tina dated March 2, 1943. Pertains to the health of her daughter,
GLC09953.136
circa 1881
Mrs. Abigail Fillmore
One print of First Lady Abigail Fillmore.
GLC08878.1116
circa 1850-1900
H.B. Hall & Sons, fl. 1850-1900
Lucretia R. Garfield
One print of First Lady Lucretia Garfield. Engraved by H.B. Hall & Sons.
GLC08878.1122
Sartain, Samuel, 1830-1906
Lucretia Rudolph Garfield
One print of First Lady Lucretia Garfield. Engraved by Samuel Sartain.
GLC08878.1123
Mrs. Lucretia Garfield
GLC08878.1124
circa 1905
E.G. Williams & Bro. (engravers), fl. 1905
One print of First Lady Lucretia Garfield. Engraved by E.G. Williams & Bro.
GLC08878.1125
Sartain, John, 1808-1897
Eliza Ballou Garfield
One print of Eliza Ballou Garfield, mother of President James A. Garfield. Engraved by John Sartain.
GLC08878.1126
circa 1870
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris
One print of Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of President Ulysses S. Grant. Engraved by Samuel Sartain from an original photograph by Mathew B. Brady.
GLC08878.1151
1868
Evoli, J., fl. 1868
Ulysses S. Grant with His Children
One print of Ulysses S. Grant dated 1868 with his children; Ellen "Nellie", Jesse and Ulysses Jr. Also pictured is an unnamed friend of Jesse Grant. Photograph by J. Evoli. Pictured in the background as well are two African American men. Not...
GLC08878.1152
1944-1945
Oursler, Winnie, fl. 1944-1945
[Letters belonging to Robert C. Oursler, 1944-1945][Decimalized .01-24]
Collection of letters belonging to Robert C. Oursler dated 1944-1945. Consists of 24 items primarily sent from his wife, Winnie Oursler, as well as, his mother, grandmother and aunt. Letters are related to updates of family life in Stillwater...
GLC09998
1946
[Collection of letters belonging to Ruth Buettner]
Collections of 20 letters belonging to Ruth Buettner dated 1946. Letters are primarily addressed to friends while she serves as a Navy Ensign in Pensacola, Florida.
GLC09999
August 8, 1945
Whorter, Susie, fl. 1945
to Ruth Buettner
One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from L.M. Whorter dated August 8, 1945. Includes updates and her opinions of the Navy.
GLC10000
1943-1946
Various
[Letters belonging to Ruth Buettner, 1943-1946][Decimalized .01-.19]
Collection of letters belonging to Ruth Buettner dated 1943-1946. Consists of 19 items addressed to friends of Buettner while serving as a WAVE.
GLC10005
1972
Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005
[Shirley Chisholm campaign poster, 1972]
One poster dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed." Pictured is Shirley Chisholm campaigning to be the Democratic party's nominee for president.
GLC09721.01
GLC09721.02
March 1950
Political Affairs, fl. 1950
Political Affairs [March 1950]
One issue of Political Affairs dated March 1950. Consists of essays related to the Communist government, labor issues, NAACP's Civil Rights mobilization, and capitalism.
GLC09640.235
circa 1930
Wills's Cigarettes
Trading card of Rebecca West
One trading card featuring Rebecca West dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of West. Part of a series of trading cards featuring famous British authors. West is number 38 in the series.
GLC08878.0838
22 May 1944
West, George A., 1921-2007
to Mildred West
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if she had attained her driver's license and if their friend John had been deployed for...
GLC09951.01.098
23 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and that he bought a new fountain pen. Inquires if she received a money order from him...
GLC09951.01.099
24 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions that he received a letter from his sister and that they received a...
GLC09951.01.100
26 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Inquires if she had gone to fix her teeth and get new pairs of glasses...
GLC09951.01.101
27 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions the weather and that he thinks their daughter is very cute. Inquires...
GLC09951.01.102
28 May 1944
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 28, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires how Sharon is doing. Mentions that it will almost be a year since he has seen them. Also describes...
GLC09951.01.103
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