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1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
[Portrait of military serviceman and woman]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman and woman. They are likely a couple posed outside at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.
GLC09645.033
15 April 1944
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them for "two wonderful weeks at home," as it is a great place, and it was far too short of a visit. His visit to Don worked out perfectly in Chicago. They wandered throughout Chicago and saw the film "A Guy Named Joe...
GLC09620.089
21 November 1863
West, Preston F., fl. 1863
No. 5 Map of Chattanooga and Vicinity
The title continues: "Compiled from Surveys and Information Under the Direction of Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs. Chattanooga Nov 21st 1863." However, "Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs" is crossed out and underneath is hand written: "Capt. Preston F...
GLC07086.02
7 February 1969
Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020
to Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer
One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary and Donald Lawyer dated February 7, 1968. Handy addresses them as his mother-in-law and father-in-law and writes that he received his glasses in a package from Jim. He asks them to wait on sending his camera...
GLC09908.12
9 July 1945
Firtsch, Ed, fl. 1943-1945
to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik
One blank postcard from Ed "Red" Firtsch to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated July 9, 1945. Features a view of a church and a boat along a canal.
GLC09578.093.02
circa October 1943
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone.
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Acknowledges the big event yesterday, and he wishes he could've been home for it. He writes that he's graduating in a week and a day, and everyone is a wreck from their night flights. They caught up on their bombing, and...
GLC09620.052
12 May 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Glad to hear of Don's whereabouts and hopes he recieved a present from him. He's changed crews, and is now in the second phase, and doesn't have to repeat the "boring classes." A pilot walked in looking for an experienced...
GLC09620.095
19 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He wanted to get a letter to them as soon as he could with his new APO. He hasn't received any mail for three weeks from his family and hopes his various trunks, letters, and packages have arrived and their mail simply hasn...
GLC09620.138
1818/12/29
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
to Richard Graham and Joseph Philips
Secretary of State Calhoun denies an appropriation request because he did not receive a detailed estimate of expenses. Indicates that he will attempt to have the senate increase the appropriation but advises them to keep their disbursements to the...
GLC02146.17
13 November 1945
Crist, Carla, fl. 1945-1952
One greeting card from Carla, Evelyn and Paul Crist to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated November 13, 1945. Sent with a greeting card, GLC09578.106.01
GLC09578.106.02
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