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10 September 1948
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
to Harry A. Lee
Offers congratulations on a friend's marriage. Addressed to Lee in San Francisco, California. On personal stationary printed with initials DDE.
GLC06649.03
1945/12/18
Gaffey, Hugh J. (1895-1946)
to Renee Stockdale re: news that Patton will be crippled from car accident
Conveying a surgeon's opinion that Patton would survive the injuries suffered in a car accident, although without the ability to walk. Gaffey writes in part "It seems unfair that a man who had gone through as much as he had during the war should be...
GLC06760.13
1946 ca.
Patton, George S. (1885-1945)
Reproduction of painting, inscribed by Beatrice A. Patton to the Stockdales
Inscribed by Patton's wife, Beatrice Ayer Patton, to the Stockdales, with a short note to them both on the verso.
GLC06760.28
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
August 1981
Unknown
[Photographs of Neta Snook Southern with others]
Photographs of Neta Snook Southern accompanied by various people possibly attending a Lockheed Martin function. One of the people is identified as Carol Osborne of Lockheed Martin. Also includes a dinner ticket belonging to Snook Southern.
GLC07243.006.01
June 1982
Neely, Charles (fl. 1970-1980)
[Canuck/Curtiss hybrid airplane diagrams]
The diagrams depict the Canuck plane Nook operated between 1919 and 1922. Diagrams include specific characteristics of the plane such as performance, size, and original colors.
GLC07243.008
1949/11/28
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
to Dean Acheson re: thanking him for seeing him off for vacation
Written as President on "Flying White House" stationery. Accompanied by a typed transcript of Acheson's reply. Acheson was Secretary of State.
GLC02793.090
circa 1930-1940
unknown, fl. 1930-1940;
[Photograph of two African American men]
One undated sepia-toned photograph of two African American men posed together. They are both wearing suits and hats. The man on the right holds a cane.
GLC09724.10
circa 1939-1945
unknown, fl. 1939-1945;
[Photograph of four African Americans at Prince Hall Shriners event]
One undated black and white photograph of four African Americans. Image is of two men in military uniforms sitting with two women at a table. There are names written on the bottom edge identifying the individuals (from left to right) as Glen, Kaye...
GLC09724.11
20 January 1981
Presidential Inaugural Committee
[Invitation to the inaugural ball of President Ronald Reagan]
One invitation to the Inaugural Ball of President Ronald Reagan, dated January 20, 1981. Invitation is on the behalf of Ronald Reagan and Mrs. Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Bush, and the Presidential Inaugural Committee 1981. Document is...
GLC09705.04
[Invitation to the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan]
One invitation to the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H. W. Bush on behalf of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, dated January 20, 1981. Also lists the names of the Committee Co-Chairmen, Robert K. Gray and...
GLC09705.05
14 July 1980
Scott, Allan Y. (fl. 1980)
[Equal Rights Amendment supporters protest at the 1980 GOP convention]
One photograph by Allan Y. Scott dated July 14, 1980. Shows protesters supporting the Equal Rights Amendment demonstrating at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, the site of the 1980 Republican National Convention. One protester holds a sign that reads,...
GLC09795.08
3 January 1981
Heinz, George (fl. 1981)
[Anti-draft registration picketers]
One photograph by George Heinz dated January 3, 1981. Shows protesters with signs reading, "Money for Jobs, Not War," "No Draft! No Way!," and "Hell No! We Won't Go!" Three signs bear the name "National Anti-Draft Network."
GLC09795.09
[Signed photograph of Mikhail Gorbachev]
One signed color photograph of Mikhail Gorbachev, undated. Shows the former president of the Soviet Union in the foreground with a government building in the background.
GLC09796.01
May 1992
[Signed photograph of Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan]
One signed color photograph of Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan, dated May 1992. Shows the two men outdoors wearing button-down shirts and Western hats.
GLC09796.02
October 1986
One signed color photograph of Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan, dated October 1986. Shows the two men in Iceland at the Reykjavik Summit.
GLC09796.03
The Gorbachev Foundation
Envelope from the Gorbachev Foundation
One air mail envelope addressed to "Freedom" from the Gorbachev Foundation. Dated postage stamps are unreadable.
GLC09796.04
1945
Mission Inn International Shrine of the Birdmen
St. Francis Medal
One St. Francis Medal owned by Robert L. Stone. The medal was carried by Stone on all of his bombing missions during World War II. During training at March Field, Bob and a fellow cadet drove to the Mission Inn in Riverside, California there was an...
GLC09620.421
June 1946
National Citizens Political Action Committee
Political Guide: The First School of Practical Political Instruction, Catalog, National Citizens Political Action Committee
One pamphlet entitled "Political Guide: The First School of Practical Political Instruction, Catalog, National Citizens Political Action Committee " dated June 1946. Item details courses of study organized by the National Citizens Political Action...
GLC09640.187
29 October 1947
National Negro Congress
FEPC Reference Manual, Committee on Employment Discrimination
One pamphlet entitled "FEPC Reference Manual, Committee on Employment Discrimination," dated October 29, 1947. Item is a reference manual printed by the Committee on Employment Discrimination of the National Community Realtions Advisory Council...
GLC09640.188
1984
Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987;
South Africa: Is Peaceful Change Possible?
One pamphlet entitled, "South Africa: Is Peaceful Change Possible?" written by Bayard Rustin, Charles Bloomstein, Walter Naegle. The report delves into apartheid in South Africa, the constitutional referendum, recommendation for nonviolent approaches...
GLC09640.216.01
GLC09640.216.02
1943
United States. Army Service Forces, Special Service Division, Services of Supply
A Short Guide to Iraq
One booklet entitled "A Short Guide to Iraq" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains thirteen sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Iraq during World War II. The information...
GLC09906
Pocket Guide to Egypt
One booklet entitled "A Pocket Guide to Egypt" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains ten sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Egypt during World War II. The information...
GLC09902
1981
United States Capitol Historical Society
[Ronald Reagan]
One postcard of Ronald Reagan.
GLC08878.1392
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