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Envelope

The envelope has a image of two men playing on a see saw, one is flying off the high end. The caption reads "Uncle Abe - Why Jeff, old boy, you will never be able to keep a Hotel, if you don't stick on better then that."

GLC06627.03.043

Envelope

The envelope has a image of a man in a confederate uniform, with the hat labeled J.D., being held up bu something around his neck and being kiced in the butt. The caption reads "A pretty good choke (joke) on J.D. Verdict, - Served him right."

GLC06627.03.049

Envelope

The envelope has a image of Jefferson Davis and General Scott playing pool. The caption reads "Jeff Davis - I do declare, if I have not made a point! Gen. Scott - That's so, Jeff but I can give you a point and beat you badly before the game is...

GLC06627.03.051

to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 18, 1941. Pertains to personal finances and debt, receiving packages from his cousin and Irving Tuttle. Also mentions an altercation with a stranger on a visit to town.
Noted use of...

GLC09662.012

to My Dear Mary

Third page ripped. He is still recovering from his wounds but will be ready for battle soon. He blames her for their not being able to meet yet since she delayed his suggestion. Includes picture of young woman with flowers in her hair.

GLC02830.49

to Bruce Elmore

Libbie has heard they are coming to Washington and read that all or part of Sherman's army had reached their destination. She prays he won't be sent to Texas to fight guerillas. She is busily prearing her garden for corn and potatoes.

GLC06588.210

to Libbie Elmore

He assumes her father must be home by now. Tomorrow it will be ten months since they were last paid. He notes that it must be hard on those families that have nothing but the wages of their husband to depend on.

GLC06588.172

Negro Digest [July 1943]

One issue of Negro Digest dated July 1943. African American authors illustrate the African American experience through travel and history essays. This issue includes writings about Abraham Lincoln, Fiji, Harlem, segregation in Baltimore, a roundtable...

GLC09640.207

Negro Digest [October 1944]

One issue of Negro Digest dated October 1944. Contains writings by African American authors illustrating the African American experience through travel and history essays. This issue includes a roundtable discussion topics: Jim Crow laws affecting...

GLC09640.210.01

Negro Digest [October 1944]

One issue of Negro Digest dated October 1944. Contains writings by African American authors illustrating the African American experience through travel and history essays. This issue includes a roundtable discussion topics: Jim Crow laws affecting...

GLC09640.210.02

Take Heed! Pay Attention!!

One flyer entitled, "Take Heed Pay Attention!!" distributed by members of various committees from Richmond, Virginia, dated May 5, 1948. Related to encouraging veterans and voters turning 21 years old to vote for Oliver W. Hill, an African-American...

GLC09822

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from David Lappen to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. Lappen supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "If we don't speak up against Nixon are we any better than the Germans who refused to stand up against...

GLC09613.02.0077

to Arthur Ruhl

One typed letter from "Morris" addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated December 17, 1922. Pertains to money sent to Morris from Ruhl which he swears will be placed in bonds. Refers to a handful of women he has courted and updates on their lives.

GLC09761.25

[National Guard on Ohio State University campus]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are protesters facing the photographer, a student wearing a shirt with the words "STRIKE" across a raised fist, a line of military vehicles, and National Guardsmen...

GLC09650.138

[Civil rights protest on August 13, 1965]

One photograph dated August 13, 1965. Image is of people marching. Some are linked arm in arm and others hold posters. Some posters read, "I Am A Union Man Color Me White Only," "Mr. 'A' Put Segregation Away," "CORE," Unions for Black Man Too."

GLC09733.34

to Bruce Elmore

The sore throat is still going around. She heard Beck Broman was discharged as he was taken prisoner at Fredricksburg and paroled. She tells the news of other mutual acquaintances. Libbie wonders if Bruce wears a sword or whether he has any new...

GLC06588.283

to Libbie Elmore

They are still moving to the left but there have been no skirmishes since he last wrote. There has been a lot of rain lately. Their company is small at present because so many are in the ambulance corps. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.

GLC06588.139

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note with a change of address. It is not exact, but he will confirm his address once he knows it.

The letter is dated as "Oct 2nd." "Letters in a Box" dates the letter as October 2, 1944.

GLC09620.133

Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 7, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts armed National Guardsmen marching past Black residents of Pittsburgh. Wire transfer information states that Governor Raymond Shafer ordered a curfew...

GLC09740.032

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Don E. Fiene [Decimalized .01-.28]

A collection of 28 letters from Don E. Fiene to Carolyn Hemsath. The letters are exchanged between October 30, 1964 and December 11, 1964. Fiene served in the air force as a maintenece man. In his letters he mentions his pay, and daily life.

GLC09909

[Tuskegee Army Flying School Identification Card]

One undated identification card belonging to a woman who was employed at the Tuskegee Army Flying School. Contains her picture and the fields for name, date of birth, height, weight, eyes, hair, department, date employed and signature. The...

GLC09645.131

[TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack]

One undated newsclipping of a photo caption entitled, "TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack." Image displays Hattie Hall, a civil service employee at the Tuskegee Army Air Field Quartermaster Department. Also in the image is 2nd Lieutenant Frank...

GLC09645.125

to Miss Mary

Mary wishes he could attend parties with her but he warns her it could be many months or even years. He is plagued by all his memories of having spent time with her. He wonders if their engagement will ever be consummated.

GLC02830.18

1863 Diary

Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. On January 20th they find a man almost dead from drinking too much. On April 25the paymaster arrives causing the men to cheer. On May 13th, they arrive in Baltimore.

GLC03131.07.02

to Otis H. Waldo Esquire

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to Otis H. Waldo, the husband of his sister Gertrude Coeymans Waldo. This letter is the reply to letter GLC06253.08 that Waldo sent Van Valkenburgh. Gertrude is referred to in this letter as Getty.

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