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13 September 1976
President Gerald Ford
A photograph of President Gerald Ford surrounded by other men. On the back is a note which states, "at White House- President signed Government in Sunshine 8.5"
GLC09613.01.28
30 June 1944
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's happy he could get one last call in before he ships out. The train trip was "swell" and the officers had drawing rooms. This was their last night out before they sail. He's hoping he'll have mail waiting at his new...
GLC09620.108
3 July 1944
to Jacob Stone
Addressed to "Dad." He enclosed an insurance slip for his good watch that he just sent home and it needs some work to be done. He has another watch so there is no rush in getting it back.
The letter is not dated, but the reciept enclosed is dated...
GLC09620.109
1970
Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970
[Collection of photographs of Ohio State University 1970 Anti-War Demonstrations] [Decimalized .001- .318.02]
Collection consists of approximately 318 items that consists of snapshot photographs, most accompanied by original celluloid negatives, from the 1970 Ohio State University riots, April 15 to May 7, 1970, and from the demonstrations in Washington, DC...
GLC09650
31 January 1951
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
to Channing Frothingham
A letter from Truman to Frothingham concerning Frothingham's support of National legislation on health insurance. The letter is thanking Frothingham for his support writing "I am more grateful then I can tell you for this assurance of your continued...
GLC09651
1875
[Portrait of Samuel Houston]
Portrait of Samuel Houston. Included with GLC01119.01. Date drawn from handwritten note in pencil.
GLC01119.02
1 July 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
The Massachusetts Society of Cinncinnati in Account current with Henry Jackson Treasurer.
The second document is a July 1, 1794 account signed by Henry Jackson, including payments made for a July 4th, 1793 "Feast" for the officers. (Costs include advertising through the publisher of the Columbian Centinel, wine and dinner.) This document...
GLC01450.627.01.02
28 June 1793
Accot. Current with Henry Jackson Treasurer
The third document is a June 28, 1793 verification of the financial accounts of the same society, which is signed by Joseph Vose, Benjamin Dana and Thomas H. Condy of the Massachusetts Society's Committee of Examination. This document is stored in...
GLC01450.627.01.03
1908
The Outlook Company, fl. 1908
Stephen Austin "The Father of Texas"
Magazine clipping image of Stephen Austin standing in a forest with a dog, holding a rifle. The image is printed from a portrait held by the Texas Historical Society. A two page clipping is included which gives a brief biography of Austin. Clipping...
GLC02452.02
circa 1859 - 1862
McClees, J.E., fl. 1855-1865
J.L. Reno
Photo taken by J.E. McClees, engraving done by J.C. Buttre. General Jesse L. Reno is pictured in his union uniform.
GLC02457.15.02
26 May 1995
Lungren, Daniel E., 1946-?
To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
A thank you letter from Daniel Lungren, the Attorney General of California, to Moorhead for his legislation the Officer's Civil Liability Act of 1995(H.R.1446). This act strives to limit the award of punitive damages "to the kinds of egregious...
GLC09613.01.20
4 February 1943
Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard to his Father and Step-mother that he is now living in barracks and writing this card at 6 A.M. in the pitch black. Postcard has a picture of a silver plane on a blue sky background with the words "Keep 'Em...
GLC09620.001
Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard telling his parents that another day has gone by, and they only leave the barracks for food and "biological reasons." They are all hoping to get their uniforms tomorrow.
Postcard has a picture of silver planes...
GLC09620.002
6 February 1943
Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard to his parents. Bob hasn't had much of a chance to write as he has been on "K.P." [kitchen patrol] for two days straight. He has not started his training tests yet though. "Everything still goes well."...
GLC09620.003
11 February 1943
to Don Stone
Addressed to "Don." A brief postcard to his brother Don. Bob hasn't had time to write a long letter, but thanks Don for his "long, newsy and amusing letter." Bob wishes him good luck in the Army and hopes to hear from him once he recieves his orders...
GLC09620.004
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Don Stone
Addressed to "Dad, Bee, and Don (if he's still home)." Reviews the train ride down to Berry Hills, TN and being assigned to barracks before processing. They were confined in quarantine for two weeks after recieving a physical, their uniforms, and...
GLC09620.005
12 February 1943
Addressed to "Don." Wanted to write a quick letter before he "leaves to help win the war." Thanks him for the "St. Cris" (St. Christopher Medal) on a nylon chain. Describes life in the barracks as "funnier than a musical comedy on broadway." Explains...
GLC09620.006
16 February 1943
Addressed to "Folks." Writes a brief note following a call they had last night. He sent his parents both his watch to be repaired and his "civies," and asks that they let him know when they arrive. He asks them to send the things he asked for by...
GLC09620.007
17 February 1943
Addressed to "Dad." Writes a brief note bemoaning the fact that his group of fifty won't be able to take their "pyschs" until the 23rd at the earliest while the rest of the squadron will be classified and shipped out.
Postcard has a picture of a...
GLC09620.008
18 February 1943
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and other family and friends
Addressed to "All." Hasty card to say he is off of quarantine and went into Nashville to meet Lois and Phil for cocktails and expects to see them for dinner later in the week.
Postcard has a picture of a silver B-24 bomber plane called the "Flying...
GLC09620.009
19 February 1943
to Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Bee." A brief note asking for all of his "underwear shorts" and the pair of "high black sneakers," in addition to a few things he asked for by phone.
Postcard has a picture of rows of planes, with servicemen in uniform standing in...
GLC09620.010
20 February 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He is on detail as a runner in the section headquarters and writing this letter when he is sitting around. No word on when he will start his "psychs" but could start next week. Mentions that many fellows are getting their...
GLC09620.011
22 February 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." A brief note explaining that he and forty-seven others are going to start their "psychs" tomorrow and he won't be able to write during the week as it will be a long and tough one. Says he'll get in touch with them at the...
GLC09620.012
5 March 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Finished up his "pyschs" this week, but has not written to anyone for a week. The first day was an eight-hour multiple choice test to determine placement, followed by "penny arcade day" where his coordination was tested...
GLC09620.013
21 March 1943
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and brothers
Addressed to "Dad and Bee (also the freres [brothers] if home)." Hasn't written lately because he was sick "with a temp of 102 and a very bad sore throat," and just got out of the hospital after being there for five days. He was disappointed earlier...
GLC09620.014
24 March 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Mentions a phone call they had earlier that day. He apologizes for the late letter he wrote "last Saturday" (GLC9620.014). He hopes it will arrive shortly. Complains that he is one of twenty-five men left in this "god...
GLC09620.015
3 April 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Now at Ellington Field, Texas, the men are kept to a strict routine starting at 5:30AM. They eat breakfast, go to calisthenics, and then go to classes with a lunch break. There is one more hour of drills, supper, and...
GLC09620.016
4 April 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Remembered a few things he forgot to include in a previous letter. Asks for a shaving bowl, shaving talcum, wooden hangers, and some salt tablets. He hates to bother them with these, but he can't get them anywhere. Asks...
GLC09620.017
12 April 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." The class work is very difficult, physics and math are college courses taught in a very short amount of time. His squadron was surpised with an "open-post" where they could leave the base and many people left to go to...
GLC09620.018
18 April 1943
to Gella Hecht
Addressed to "O'ma," his step-grandmother. Thanks her for a generous check. Writes briefly about the difficult classes, and drills that last from 5 AM to 5:30PM. Compares the weather to New York City in the middle of the season. Tells her the food is...
GLC09620.019
25 April 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Dropping a line to say all goes well. The work is "tough as hell," and "instruction is far from good." He hasn't been off post, as he's been on guard duty, studying, or preparing for a big parade. Thanks Dad and Bee for...
GLC09620.020
27 April 1943
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A hasty letter as he has a lot of work to do for class tomorrow. Grateful for the pictures his father sent. Sending a picture book of Ellington along with his letter so his family can check it out. Hopes to go to Houston on...
GLC09620.021
2 May 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Tough week with tests and two big parades and it's warmer. He was made the Squadron Supply Sgt. and is now in charge of the supply room and shoe repairs. The job comes with a lot of benefits, including his own room. Bob...
GLC09620.022
3 May 1943
Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the pictures he just received. Writes that he just got out of the hospital for treatments for his sun burn. Curses the Texas sun for burning him.
The date is written as "Monday Night" but "Letters in a Box"...
GLC09620.023
4 May 1943
Addressed to "Folks." Brief note to say he was "as red as a lobster" from a day trip to the beach. It was a good break from the routine of training.
"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 4, 1943. Postcard image is "Beach Front...
GLC09620.024
10 May 1943
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and Don Stone.
Addressed to "All." Brief note stating he went to the beach again in Galveston, but remembered to put on Skol [sunscreen] so he wouldn't "crisp again."
"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943. Postcard image is "Galveston's...
GLC09620.025
Addressed to "Dad." A brief note as he has a math test tomorrow, but wanted to answer a few questions. He did recieve the photos sent, and hopes to get one taken of himself soon. Has gone swimming a few times, but not lately due to all the studying...
GLC09620.026
22 May 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." "Busy as heck with tests." Completed two classes with flying colors and now has time to focus more on physics, which lasts as long as preflight training. Mentions that he is jealous that Don got to go home for a few days...
GLC09620.027
24 May 1943
Addressed to "Folks." Brief note from Galveston saying he's getting some relaxation in, and while it isn't much, it's "fun for a change." Written in pencil.
The postcard is not dated, except for a post office stamp. "Letters in a Box" notes the...
GLC09620.028
25 May 1943
Addressed to "Dad." A brief note asking Jacob Stone to purchase gifts for Bob's brothers, Jimmy and Barry on his and Don's behalf. Enclosed two slips of paper congratulating each boy on graduating. He offers to pay his father back, and apologizes as...
GLC09620.029.01
to Jim Stone
Addressed to "Jim." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and GLC09620.029.03.
GLC09620.029.02
to Barry Marks
Addressed to "Barry." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and .02.
GLC09620.029.03
13 June 1943
Addressed to "Dad." A letter focusing on his father's birthday. There was a slight change to the date, but he wanted to make sure his father knew he would celebrating in spirit and hopes that the next year will be happier than this past one.
The...
GLC09620.030
14 June 1943
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks
Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Jim, and Barry." He owes everyone a letter as he hasn't been able to write. His classes are finished, and he did well above average. They don't mean too much, as the real scores come in during Advanced Training. Briefly walks...
GLC09620.031
20 June 1943
Addressed to "Folks." He is very annoyed. He and Don were supposed to meet in Dallas, but Don never showed up. He risked being picked up by an M.P. [Military Police] as he couldn't get a pass to travel outside the 50 mile radius. There were no rooms...
GLC09620.032
23 June 1943
Addressed to "Folks." He is incredibly happy as he is going on to Advanced Training. He was surprised to hear he was "car commander" and in charge of forty others. They are leaving this afternoon to a destination unknown.
Post-Script: Sent his class...
GLC09620.033
24 June 1943
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and family and friends
Addressed to "All." Stepped off for a break in Fort Worth, Texas. Writes that he will arrive at Advanced this afternoon.
Postcard is an image of "Texas Christian Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas."
GLC09620.034
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Folks." Stepped off for a lunch break, nothing much in the town, but it's good to get off the train.
Postcard is an image of "Downtown Street Scene, Wichita Falls, Texas."
GLC09620.035
Addressed to "Folks." Unexpectedly held in Wichita Falls for a few hours. The trip has been pleasant, and the fellows he is in charge of are "most cooperative." They stopped for breakfast in Fort Worth, and stopped for lunch in Wichita Falls.
GLC09620.036
June 1943
United States. Army Air Forces
Aviation Cadet Detachment Army Air Forces Bombardier School, Childress, Texas
Card authorizing Robert L. Stone to leave Post, but not exceed a distance of 25 miles without written permission. Card is a faded olive green, with black type, Bob's name, and the Commandant of Cadet's signature, T.R. Mason.
GLC09620.037
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