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1859
Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament
In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.
GLC07705.425
14 August 1936
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Address of the President at Chautauqua, N.Y.
Speech focuses on peace, America as a good neighbor to other nations, and preventing war internationally. Discusses the causes that produce war such as fanaticism, racial hatreds, and religious intolerance. Finishes with, "We believe in democracy...
GLC05193
26 May 1846
Kirby, Edmund, 1794-1849
to Silas Wright
Asking Governor Wright to approve his plan to raise and command a New York regiment in the Mexican War. Claims he can raise enough men for his own regiment, is experienced in command, and has already "asked the sanction of the Secretary of War and...
GLC08977
1862/07/22
Morris, Wilmor W., fl. 1861-1862
to: George M. Morris.
Wilmor reports that Doctor Whitssell is dead and some of the men "are rejoicing at his death" since he "made fun of" the sick and told them they were "playing off." The Colonel has given orders to reform the ten companies into six, putting Company A...
GLC06451.052
1919
Christy, Howard Chandler, 1872-1952
Clear the Way
One poster illustrated by Howard Chandler Christy of a World War I poster labeled "Clear the Way" including a mesage to buy bonds at Fourth Liberty Loan. Imagery contains an allegorical female representing America and sailors loading a torpedo into a...
GLC09676.01
November 16, 1862
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
He has gained five pounds since he was in Tennessee. They had a supper of chickens the other night and Bill Gallagher joined them. He says the secessionists are sick of the war.
GLC01014.005
1914
Keystone View Company
Our Boys Boarding Transport for For "the Good Old U.S.A"
This photograph is of American soldiers heading home on a boat after the war's end from Europe. According to the photograph, the ride home was unpleasant for many because of poor living conditions.
GLC09584.280
11 June 1944
Los Angeles Examiner
Pictorial Review
One issue of the Los Angeles Examiner entitled, "Pictorial Review" dated, June 11, 1944. Contains illustrations by artist Louis Biedermann depicting frontline combats during World War II. Following the Pictorial Review are news articles related to...
GLC09619.093
7 December 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.
GLC09414.1280
1939-1945
White, Frank B., 1915-1999
Frank and Jean White Collection [Decimalized .001-.286]
A collection of 276 letters, 12 greeting cards, 10 newspaper clippings, 9 photographs, 5 photograph negatives, 3 sketches, 2 menus, 1 document and 1 postcard. The letters were exchanged between World War II Marine Frank B. White, and his wife L. Jean...
GLC09855
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