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9 June 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe saw Mrs. Malcolm's daughter Josephine and Alvin, who took them out to dinner. He spent the next day with Alvin. They went to a Turkish Bath, and saw a movie.
GLC09414.1427
9 July 1945
Moe went to see a show, and had cake at the Red Cross Club. He is glad Sylvia's school term is over.
GLC09414.1428
23 October 1917
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...
GLC02679.11
19 February 1944
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.
GLC09414.1585
1969-1970
DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016
[Collection of letters belonging to Richard DiChristina, 1969-1970] [Decimalized .01-.24]
Collection of letters exchanged between Joyce Robinson and Richard DiChristina dated 1969-1970. Consists of 38 letters pertaining to their engagement, DiChristina's enlistment and life for Robinson in the states. DiChristina was a Private E1 in the...
GLC09626
1951
Bowman Gum Company
Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 18. General Walton H. Walker
One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "18. General Walton H. Walker" consists of a portrait of General Walton H. Walker. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding background information of Walker, the commander of the 8th Army...
GLC09627.18
December 4, 1786
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to George Washington
Refers to Washington's resignation as head of the Order of the Cincinnati. Describes a settlement he left after receiving a request to take command of the Massachusetts state militia, which was needed to suppress Shays' Rebellion. In response to a...
GLC01478
December 24, 1780
Harrison, Benjamin, 1726-1791
to unknown
Written by Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Says he will need the recipient's assistance when he goes before Congress, the French Ambassador, and the Generals of the Continental...
GLC01502
December 5, 1780
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to Samuel Holten
Recipient inferred from content (also, handwriting on the docket matches that on other letters). Signed with initials. States that he received his letter. Remarks that he will not send him all the bad news that has come to him since the recipient...
GLC01450.020.08
28 February 1944
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
Russian Fleet Poised to Slash Nazis' Baltic Sea Routes
One newsmap entitled, "Russian Fleet Poised to Slash Nazis' Baltic Sea Routes" dated, February 28, 1944. Consists of a map depicting possible routes that the Russian navy may take surrounding the Baltic Sea. Reverse side contains articles related to...
GLC09619.055
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