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9 October 1929
Buchalter, Miriam, fl. 1929
to Sylvia and Mad
Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.
GLC09414.1608
January 1, 1869
Unknown
to brother and sister
Letter signed by "your loving brother and sister til death." Handwriting seems similar to that of Marget Noble, Sarah Lay's sister. May be addressed to Creed and Sarah Lay; addressees listed as "brother and sister and children."
GLC01013.29
1862/04/22
Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862
to Mother and Sisy
She sends gifts to her mother and her daughter. Her husband appears stronger but does not eat much and complains of pain in his left leg. The pain is much worse at night and he must take morphine. She suggests they hire someone to do the plowing....
GLC04197.30
1725/10
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Account of sale and trade of flour, butter, and cornell.
Records business throughout the month of October.
GLC03107.01727
10 October 1943
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Marcia and Cous
One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated October 10, 1943. Pertains to fishing off the coast of Sicily, a prank pulled on one of the men, and family updates. Mentions his opinion on Marcia and Warren attempting to...
GLC09662.479
10 October 1808
Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808
Various notes and memos
A document, possibly scratch paper, with various messages and dates, including a note is on absentees at a milita gathering, a poem, a child's note reading, "Daddy do not be discouraged," mathmatical equations, and repetative writings of various...
GLC02669.015
13 January 1942
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 13, 1942. Pertains to training and an upcoming visit from Marcia and Warren Abrams.
GLC09662.163
1870s
Wendt, fl. 1870
[Major and Mrs. Ray]
Cabinet card portrait of Major and Mrs. Ray, one king and queen of [illegible] World. Major is 37 years old, stands 36 inches, and weights 38 pounds. Mrs. Ray is 26, stands 38 inches, and weighs 39 pounds. They were married in Yates Center, Kansas...
GLC02912.02.02.03
2 August 1860
Bullard, Frank fl. 1855-1860
to Mother and Sisters
One letter from Franklin Bullard to mother and sister dated August 2, 1860.
GLC03857.81
16 January 1942
One postcard addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 16, 1942. Pertains to Marcia and Warren Abrams visiting and describes weekend plans. Postcard contains art of Wake Forest, North Carolina.
GLC09662.166
8 April 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 8, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions books that he read, watching a movie, "Mister V," and a softball game.
GLC09662.221
[1722/09/02]
Last will and testament
The document is a new copy of Robert Livingston's last will and testament, and annuls all previous wills.
GLC03107.01366
21 March 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 21, 1942. Provides a brief update and describes the weather.
GLC09662.213
23 February 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 23, 1942. Inquires about her vacation. Mentions spending the weekend with Naomi Hurwitz and that he wasn't able to find a birthday present for her.
GLC09662.194
19 March 1942
One postcard addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated March 19, 1942. Thanks for a money order and stationery paper.
GLC09662.211
20 January 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 20, 1942. Pertains to Warren and Marcia Abrams visiting him to take him to Fayetteville and Clinton. The latter was to pay a visit to Naomi Hurwitz.
GLC09662.168
13 March 1944
to Uncle and Aunt
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Nathan Goldman dated March 13, 1944. Inquiring about family members and mentions his honeymoon.
GLC09662.553
25 December 1792
Hurd, Jacob, ?-1811
[Insurance inventory and charges]
Insurance document for the cargo of the brigantine "Prudence" written by Hurd while at sea. Says it was delivered to Mr. P. Mayer at Belzone & Co. Starts on 6 December and ends 22 December. The items being shipped are mostly foodstuffs and farm...
GLC02542.29
4 March 1862
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
to Mother and Brother
Sends news home. Comments on food including having a "porter house steak" for "Carnivale," weather conditions, and his schedule. Discusses supplies and surgeons for Wisconsin Regiments, with autograph letter signed on verso from Alida McParlin.
GLC02649.11
January and February 1781
Return of military stores received, delivered, and on hand at West Point and its dependencies for the months of January and February 1781.
Divides records into 3, 4, 6, 9, and 12 pound ordnance.
GLC02437.10674
20 March 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 20, 1942. Pertains to visiting Naomi Hurwitz and the weather.
GLC09662.212
18 January 1793 - 21 January 1793
Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800
to Shaw and Randall
Page 1-2 contains a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to Shaw and Randall and is dated 18 January. Page 3 contains Shaw and Randall's answer and is dated 21 January. Philips, Crammond & Co. are concerned about insurance coverage. In response...
GLC02437.05786
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated January 13, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training and an upcoming visit from Marcia and Warren Abrams.
GLC09662.164
26 January 1942
Abrams, Warren, fl. 1941-1945
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 26, 1942. Pertains to visiting Clinton, North Carolina and inquires about family friends.
GLC09662.172
29 December 1941
One letter addressed Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 29, 1941. Pertains to visiting Naomi in Clinton. Describes going on a double-date with her and her cousin, Norman. Also mentions his New Year's Eve plans.
GLC09662.151
16 February 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 16, 1942. Pertains to training, the weather and possibly going to visit Raleigh, North Carolina.
GLC09662.188
24 January 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 24, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working in the Battalion Supply Office.
GLC09662.170
GLC09662.189
15 November 1941
to Grandma and Grandpa
One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated November 15, 1941. Pertains to life on base and training.
GLC09662.121
1929-1945
[Brainteasers and logic problems]
A series of handwritten brainteasers and logic problems, it is not clear who these problems were meant for.
GLC09414.1643
16 October 1941
One postcard addressed to S. and Mrs. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 16, 1941. Pertains to manoeuver training and requesting more stationery.
GLC09662.099
9 February 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 9, 1942. Pertains to insurance payments. Thanks them for photographs of the family dog and his grandparent.
GLC09662.182
6 February 1850
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
[California and New Mexico]
Message from President Taylor including all reports and correspondence relating to California and New Mexico. Lacks a proper cover.
GLC08701
21 October 1941
One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 21, 1941. Describes manouever training and thanks them for a recent money order with stationery paper.
GLC09662.101.02
GLC09662.102.02
6 April 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base; requesting a furlough the following month; and having to pack lighter if he is deployed.
GLC09662.219
3 December 1941
One letter addressed Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 3, 1941. Describes going to a party in Raleigh with Naomi and other acquaintances.
GLC09662.137
1866/02/25
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
Letters and poems of Bryant and Holmes [Decimalized .01-.07]
GLC06631
circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Suit of armor and maces; reverse side, gauntlets and bracelets]
Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.159
5 January 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 5, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Inquires about news from home and if they know about more men being deployed overseas.
GLC09662.157
7 March 1942
One typed letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 7, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working in the Battalion Supply Office.
GLC09662.202
15 January 1942
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 invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.
GLC09662.164.01
4 February 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 4, 1942. Pertains to immunizations being given on the base and rumors as to whether they will be deployed overseas.
GLC09662.179
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
25 January 1942
to Eva and Moe
One typed letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren and Marcia Abrams dated January 25, 1942. Pertains to spending three days with Warren Schwartz. Mentions that he may accept a promotion to sergeant.
GLC09662.171
circa 26 October 1860
Fred, fl. 1860
to Mother and Siblings
One letter from Fred to Mother and siblings dated October 26.
GLC03857.92
29 October 1941
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated October 29. 1941. Describes different types of explosives they train with and life on the base.
GLC09662.109
28 April 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1942. Pertains to working on the base, seeing a show parodying soldier's life on the base and a friend of his being pranked.
GLC09662.240
31 December 1941
One typed letter addressed Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 31, 1941. Pertains to life on the base, and plans for New Year's Eve. Mentions that he will be spending it with Naomi, but will be visiting other friends while in...
GLC09662.153
26 December 1941
One typed letter addressed Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 26, 1941. Pertains to life on base and furloughs being placed on hold.
GLC09662.149
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