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to John A. Lynch

Denies he ordered the burning of Columbia, South Carolina. "The only interest I have in the burning of Columbia is in its true history... the firing was not done by the Authority of the US. The fire once begun the prevailing wind accounts...

GLC09035

to Isaac Mayo

Written by Captain Rodgers from the U.S.S. North Carolina in port at Port Mahon, Spain. After receiving the report of Dr. Washington, Rodgers grants Mayo a three month leave of absence because of impaired health. The leave begins 1 November 1826...

GLC04604.09

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he picked up his photos, and saw a movie. He writes that Sylvia seems to be discovering a lot of new restaurants lately. As to whether she should go to social work school or to art school, he thinks art school would be better.

GLC09414.1326

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes about how on the way to the lecture she stopped at a bar and read a book on the psycho. While there she was approached by a strange woman who talked about her mother's impact on her.

GLC09414.0517

[Collection of photographs of Ohio State University 1970 Anti-War Demonstrations] [Decimalized .001- .318.02]

Collection consists of approximately 318 items that consists of snapshot photographs, most accompanied by original celluloid negatives, from the 1970 Ohio State University riots, April 15 to May 7, 1970, and from the demonstrations in Washington, DC...

GLC09650

The Literary Digest [Vol. IX, No. 15 (August 11, 1894)]

One issue of The Literary Digest dated New York, August 11, 1894. Consists of articles related to current events, literature, science, religion, international affairs and other topics. An article entitled "An Anti-Lynching Crusade in America Begun"...

GLC09896

Joske's

One newspaper clipping sent by Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe in a letter dated November 24, 1942. The clipping is an advertisement for Joske's in San Antonio. They are advertising short smocks for women that can be worn as a coat. Includes a...

GLC10047.01.027.03

The Dred Scott Decision

A pamphlet containing Taney's ruling in the Dred Scott case, as well as two articles asserting the inferiority of "the negro race." One is an introduction by Van Evrie stating "the Supreme Court, in the Dred Scott decision, has defined the relations...

GLC04393

to Thomas Miller

Describes his early impressions of West Point. Describes it as "one of most delightful places on earth" in the summer, attracting crowds and steeped in Revolutionary War history that gives the place "a shade of venerable grandeur." In contrast, it...

GLC05560

to Isaac Mayo

Written by Captain Charles Stewart to Lieutenant Isaac Mayo, both of the U.S.S. Franklin. Notes Mayo will receive dispatches 1 & 2 for the Secretary of the Navy and State Department. Says he and Lt. Henry should proceed with them to Panama and from...

GLC04604.03

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to do something about Mr. Flucker's note of hand in her favor as she is presently in need of funds.

GLC02437.03550

to Lucy Knox (daughter)

Writes to his daughter telling her how much he loves her, but that "I am not alittle [sic] jealous that it is not so reciprocal as perhaps it ought to be. I do not mean as to degree that is that yours should equal mine - But I only desire a due...

GLC02437.05504

to Lucy Knox

Expresses his happiness on hearing that his wife is doing well and writes that "I shall give you all possible proofs of my affection." Makes plans to see her soon and sends her his brother's love.

GLC02437.05623

to Lucy Knox

Expresses regret over Lucy's absent. Informs her he has ordered her bread, rhubarb, and a hind quarter of veal. Comments he will send for her if he does not go out after dinner. Mentions he needs to head east but is unsure if he will be able to go...

GLC02437.06138

to Henry Knox

Sends an enclosure for Knox to give Belknap's friend "Major Sargent." Asks Knox for advice about the daughter of a friend who wants to keep her "securities" and credit in good standing.

GLC02437.04793

to Henry Knox

On behalf of himself and his wife, Breck thanks the Knoxes for offering their Philadelphia house to use as the Breck home, but they cannot accept the invitation. The Codmans, with whom the Brecks are traveling, insist that the party stay together...

GLC02437.04947

to Rebecca Bowes

Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.

GLC02437.05624

to Mary McNeill

Tells Mrs. McNeill that he has received her letters "desiring me to make out an account for some little services in obtaining a certificate for you." Knox cannot comply as it would "have the appearance of collusion."

GLC02437.04944

to Henry Knox

Longman mentions Knox's letter to him of 2 June entrusting power of attorney to him allowing him to receive money from Mrs. [Hannah Urquhart] Harwood [Lucy Knox's sister], to pay an outstanding debt. The transaction has been taking longer than...

GLC02437.04690

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated February 1, 1785. Relays her stay with the Gregorie family, also reports to her mother that the family banker has not yet been able to pay the bills on the half-yearly...

GLC01795.012

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 10, 1786. Pertains to her mother's financial reports.

GLC01795.019

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated July 21, 1787. Pertains to her travel itinerary while visiting Paris.

GLC01795.025

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catherine Macaulay Graham from Catherine S. Gregorie dated April 22, 1790. Pertains to communicating with a Mr. Wheaton who owes her mother a debt. Also includes her financial plans.

GLC01795.029

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catherine Macaulay Graham from Catherine S. Gregoire dated July 24, 1790. Pertains to her son David and daughter Catharine. Blames her mother for how she is raising her daughter. She comments on her writings.

GLC01795.032

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catherine Macaulay Graham from Catherine S. Gregoire dated November 30, 1790. She has heard news of Mr. Montague's death after his illness. She reports on the weather and everyone's condition as well.

GLC01795.035

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated March 29, 1799. Expresses that she would like to continue corresponding with him. She inquires if he has had children, and updates him on her children and their schooling.

GLC01795.049

to Henry Bromfield

Sally Bromfield's informal and funny letter to her brother. Says she received what she will call only a beginning of a letter from Livingston. Pokes fun at him when she says "I chearfully acquiese in your abrupt conclusion, as I am sure you must have...

GLC01450.803.03

[Marriage Certificate of Dr. David Norwood and Elizabeth Tarbell]

Also signed by Stephen Needham, who notes that the marriage was recorded in the Danvers town records. Parsons, a Justice of the Peace for Essex County, Massachusetts, solemnized the union.

GLC02450.15

to Henry Knox

Declares that Knox must think him a "Barbarian" for not writing sooner, and apologizes. Briefly touches on Waldo patent business. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Frederick, a former naval officer, to the new government. Writes that...

GLC02437.04136

to Andrew Jamieson

Writes to Jamieson, the Collector at Alexandria, Virginia in reference to the transport of merchandise such as cotton and tobacco to the states in rebellion. Instructs that Jamieson will have to prepare a statement each month showing the number of...

GLC02091

to James Webber

Writes to Webber regarding the money he owes Webber for his brother William Knox's medical costs. Has sent with the present letter a bill of exchange worth 185 pounds sterling drawn by Samuel Ogden from a firm in Liverpool. Sent another sum by...

GLC02437.03232

Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C.The troops marched through France and Belgium at the beginning of October to a town near Weiswampach in Luxemburg. It was a very rainy month. A list of...

GLC09591.04

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated December 2, 1969. Pertains to his guard duty in the Viet Cong. He writes that they were marching for three to four hours today. DiChristina wishes he could come home to marry...

GLC09626.10.01

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner was pleased to receive the photos of Lola Gene, Meg, and Sam. He writes that mom sent him cigarettes as a Christmas present, but that he does not need him since Jonas doesn't smoke and he gave his cigarettes to Herbert. Conner has not received...

GLC09581.09

to Marianne Dooliule

One letter from D. A. Dooliule to Marianne Dooliule dated March 24, 1944. Dooliule writes that he just arrived at Maxwell Field and he is not sure if he will like it as it seems pretty strict. He describes the atmosphere during meals and complains...

GLC09686.02

to William Knox

Brigadier General Knox writes to his brother: "We have no news, but are alarm'd at the rapid depreciation of the paper currency... the State of Pennsylvania, has pass'd an act to strike old and new out of circulation after the first of next month...

GLC02437.00945

Camp among trees, [Brandy Station, VA]. [1863-1865 ca.]

Gardner photograph. Inscription on verso: "XXIV" "338." It also identifies the location as "Petersbrug," however in the Photogrpahic History of the Civil War, Vol 2, p. 618, the scene is identified as Brandy Station. Evidence suggests Brandy...

GLC05111.01.0159

[Photograph of Red Cross nurse's aide, Norma McClellan]

One photograph of Norma McClellan dated 1943. Image is of McClellan attending to a bedridden patient. On the reverse side, the text states that McClellan was a volunteer aide for a Red Cross nurse in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

GLC09823.01

[Photograph of Red Cross nurses in Clubmobile]

One undated photograph of four Red Cross nurses inside of a Clubmobile. The four nurses identified are Charlene F. Wharton, Mary L. Divers, Lois E. Brown, and Lydia L. Gadsen.

GLC09823.02

[Photograph of nurses in VNA dispensary in New Haven, Connecticut]

One photograph dated 1921 of nurses at the VNA dispensary in New Haven, Connecticut. Image is of nurses with children inside the dispensary. On reverse side, noted in pencil are the names of three nurses captured in the photograph; Nurse Ross, Nurse...

GLC09823.04

[Photograph of residents and nurses in Galesburg, Illinois]

One photograph dated September 5, 1947 of nurses and residents in Galesburg, Illinois. Pictured are nurses and residents of Galesburg eating ice cream and cookies. On reverse side is a typed note lists the names of a few volunteers for the Gray Lady...

GLC09823.05

[Photograph of Patricia Brown, Staff Assistant at the Red Cross]

One photograph dated September 3, 1947 of Patricia Brown, a staff assistant for the Red Cross. Typed notes on reverse side provide background information on Brown's job responsibilities, education and extracurricular activities.

GLC09823.06

[Photograph of performers for the Junior Red Cross convention dinner]

One undated photograph of four students who would perform at the Junior Red Cross convention dinner. Student performers were pianist Diana Molinari, singer Janet Helms, ballet dancer Joyce Johnson, and magician Pete Thompson.

GLC09823.03

The Texas cook book.... [first Texas cookbook]

Edited by the Lady's Association of the First Presbyterian Church. Standard fare plus some ethnic dishes. With 60 interleaved manuscript recipes.

GLC02936

[Quitclaim signed by heirs of Janet Livingston Montgomery]

32 co-signatures including Edward Livingston, Henry B. Livingston, Robert Livingston and Margaret Livingston. Countersigned by Rosciuzko Cirurstrong. Includes personal seals. A quitclaim is a deed that transfers whatever interest or title a...

GLC03149.01

Inaugural Address of James A. Garfield / Mar. 4, 1881 [inscribed to Mrs. Blaine]

Inscribed to Mrs. Blaine by Garfield the day before he was shot by Guiteau.

GLC03558

[Signature on White House card]

Signed as wife of Calvin Coolidge, United States President 1923-1929. Circa dates based on the dates of Coolidge's presidency.

GLC04353.11