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3 October 1944
Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997
to Olive Coddiare
Coddaire wrote a short note wishing Olive a happy anniversary. "Happy Anniversary to you on our fifth. Love and kisses, Jimmy."
GLC09614.05
9 October 1944
Coddaire writes Olive that he had a haircut this morning, it was a mess as he had 5 guys working on it and nobody knew what they were doing. He says it's fine though as he has no plans on going on any dates with girls until he gets back to the states...
GLC09614.06
24 October 1944
Coddaire writes about his adventures in Nantes where he went on a pass. He mentions talking to an elderly man who had been to England before the war and spoke good English, and also talked to a young women who was learning English in school and...
GLC09614.07
5 November 1944
Coddiare complains about getting his first piece of mail in the last 10 days. He says "Our Platoon Sergeant Nominated and Elected me in one Swoop, To Handle the Serving of Chow" He then descibes the process of serving dinner, which was cooked in a...
GLC09614.08
3 December 1944
Coddaire mentions that a bunch of men got silver stars and hearts, but the majority of the day he "stooged around." He says he got a new roasary from the chaplian as his was falling apart, and asked Olive to send him some V-Mail ink, and a can of...
GLC09614.09
10 December 1944
Corddaire writes that he intends to go to mass, however it's two miles away. He also talks about Perguson coming over for mid day coffee and bringing a box from California with dried fruit and a cake to share. He mentions writing to his dad, and...
GLC09614.10
7 March 1945
Coddaire writes that they will have to send V-Mails more often as the radio announced that the use of air mail stamps will not guarantee delivery by air mail. He also thanks Olive foe the socks, gloves, and big squares. He mentions getting a hors d...
GLC09614.11
9 March 1945
Coddaire writes that it was a field day with the mail and that he got three air mails, two V-Mails, and one letter. The letter was from his father and dated in October, but everything else was from February. He also got a box from Mrs. Salter with...
GLC09614.12
12 March 1945
Coddaire writes that he got four packages, and two V-Mails with mail this morning. Two boxes were from Olive, one from Gloria, and one from Gladys. The "loot" was plum pudding, rum sauce, cookies, candy, a jar of cheese, tuna, chocolate bars, loose...
GLC09614.13
15 March 1945
Coddaire writes that he had a bunch of mail, four V-Mails, and two letters. One letter from Bill Elder, and one from Isobel and Jack which was dated March 9th. The V-Mails were from her and were from the 2-5th of March. He mentions that the name of a...
GLC09614.14
31 March 1945
Coddaire writes another letter from England mentioning his continued journeys. He mentioned meeting up with a roomate's old school chum, and being bored from their talk. He also says he got a V-Mail from Olive and that he regrets not being home for...
GLC09614.16
8 April 1945
Coddaire writes from England, he just recieved Olive's letters from the 9th and 10th of October, and says he is sorry for not telling her something sooner, and that he wasn't aware of how worried it made her. He mentions the food and how everywhere...
GLC09614.17
10 April 1945
Coddaire writes that he received a V-Mail from Olive, and two Christmas boxes with candy and fruitcake inside. He mentions their friend Isobel going to Florida saying that it isn't the season for it. Coddaire also mentions that one of the theaters...
GLC09614.18
16 April 1945
Coddaire writes that he sent Olive a package with a few books he thinks she will get a kick out of. He also says he recieved a box from her, with olives, bullion cubes, crackers and a can of tomato juice. He request that Olive send him some...
GLC09614.19
1968
Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968
[Collection belonging to Jim Hughes, 82nd Airborne, 1968 [Decimalized .01-.05]
Collection of letters belonging to Jim Hughes dated 1968. Consists of five letters during Hughes time in the 82nd Airborne. Letters are written to his mother, Wilma Primer Hughes and pertains to life on the base, activities, financial matters and...
GLC09615
1 March 1968
to Wilma Hughes Primer
One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 1, 1968. Hughes informs his mother of his time remaining in the war, requesting pocket calendars to mark down the remaining days. Mentions getting his "rank right back" as his...
GLC09615.01
12 March 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 12, 1968. Notifies his mother that has he received his birthday card from her and asks her if she has received his paycheck yet. He mentions that he has written to his Uncle B.J...
GLC09615.02
20 March 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 20, 1968. Hughes states that his unit may be going to a main highway on March 21 to fulfill guard duty. He requests playing cards specifying that they should be plastic to resist...
GLC09615.03
9 April 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 9, 1968. Requests plastic playing cards that he has requested from his mother. He mentions that the money she recently sent him has already been "won back" and that by being paid...
GLC09615.04
15 April 1968
One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 15, 1968. Wishes her a Happy Easter and complains of the lack of Catholic chaplains and the inability to go to church. He mentions a number of friends and family noting that men...
GLC09615.05
1916
Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)
The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee Intstitute, Alabama A School Located in the "Black Belt" of the South
Tuskegee Institute information pamphlet with donation pledge form attached. The pamphlet is broken into 5 parts named; What Tuskegee Stands For, What Tuskegee Has Done, What Tuskegee is and Teaches, What Tuskegee Needs, A Special Need. The first...
GLC09616
1865
De Marsan, H., fl. 1865
Oil on the Brain
A song sheet with the lyrics of a song "Oil on the Brain." It is about the oil rush and people who have discovered oil as a means of wealth. The lyrics to the song are surrounded by an artistic border with depictions of people.
GLC09617
1942-1945
Various
[Collection of Los Angeles newspapers, 1942-1945][Decimalized .001-.214]
Collection of newspaper clippings related to World War II dated 1942-1945. Consist of 102 items belonging to various Los Angeles area newspaper publications including: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Herald Examiner and the Los Angeles Daily Herald...
GLC09619
1859
American Tract Society
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book: Containing a Few Words About American Slave Children. And Stories of Slave-Life.
This is a children's storybook filled with tales of slavery. There are 5 sections. The first is about the institution of slavery and explaining to children what slavery means. The second through the fifth sections are stories about particular people.
GLC09624
1804
Otis, Harrison Gray, 1765-1848.
Eulogy of General Alexander Hamilton, Pronounced at the Request of the Citizens of Boston, July 26, 1804
A published eulogy of Alexander Hamilton given by Harrison Gray Otis on July 26, 1804, 14 days after Hamilton's death. This work follows the accomplishments of Hamilton from a young man to his death. Focusing on his intelligence and role in the...
GLC09625
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 [Decimalized .01- .48]
The Red Menace collection, Children's Crusade Against Communism consists of 53 cards. There were originally 48 cards printed by the Philadelphia-based Bowman Gum Company in 1951. There are duplicates of #5. Hill 303 (GLC09267.05), #6. Landing at...
GLC09627
14 April 1780
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
[to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler]
Hamilton writes to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler to confirm his engagement to her daughter, Elizabeth Schuyler. He expresses his sincerity in his feelings writing, "I leave it to my conduct rather than expressions to testify the sincerity of my...
GLC09628
1787
Church, Angelica, 1756-1814
[Five letters to family members][Decimalized .01-.05]
Five letters to family members including Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and Mrs. Philip J. Schuyler.
GLC09629
1 February 1787
to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Angelica writes to her sister Elizabeth to announce that she will be coming to America in the spring as her health is good and all preparations are made. She mentions a Lady of both of theirs acquaintance and her lack of politeness in reciprocating...
GLC09629.01
8 March 1787
to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler
A letter from Angelica to her Mother. Angelica mentions her Father and a letter he sent mentioning her mother is healthy again and looks better. She mentions sending seeds that her father asked for. Angelica also mentions that there is a possibility...
GLC09629.02
1 May [1795]
Angelica writes about a ball that she hosted the night before. She wrote that it was very fashionable and popular and that the Prince of Wales stayed from one o'clock to five in the morning, something he had not done at any other ball this season...
GLC09629.03
5 October 1796
to Elizabeth Hamilton
Angelica writes that she just took leave of her mother, presumably her mother in law, who is 88 years old. She fears that she will not see her again as Angelica will be leaving for America soon. Asks Elizabeth to tell Alexander that the man he sent...
GLC09629.04
1 October 1812
to Mary Anna Sawyer Schulyer
Angelica writes to accept the invitation to visit, and that she would have written sooner but she has been indisposed but should be quite well in a few days. She intends to convince another sister of also visiting as it would be good for her to be...
GLC09629.05
21 April 1797
Hamilton, Philip, 1782-1801
to Alexander Hamilton
Only known letter from Philip to his father, discussing a gift from his grandfather, and schooling. He also asks his father to thank his grandfather for the advice. Writing that he knows that he should pay attention to it, "in order to be a good man...
GLC09630
12 July 1804
Malcolm, Catherine Schuyler, 1781-1857
My dear brother
Catherine writes her brother, Philip Jeremiah Schuyler, concerning their father's reaction to the death of Alexander Hamilton. She also writes that he is to hasten to New York in order to comfort their sister Elizabeth and give her any assistance he...
GLC09631
1770
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
[Miscellaneous correspondence and documents] [Decimalized.01-.11]
Elleven pieces of correspondence and documents by Philip Schuyler.
GLC09632
13 July 1781
A love letter from Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton. In this romantic letter he states, "With no object of sufficient importance to occupy my attention here I am left to feel all the weight of our separation. I pass a great part of my time in...
GLC09633
25 August 1781
Alxander Hamilton writes to Elizabeth Hamliton that though he would love to see her and missed her very much it would not be prudent as the trip to Yorktown, Virginia could be hazardous. He also must be focused on his military endeavors. He mentions...
GLC09634
1789
[Six letters from Angelica Schuyler Church to Alexander Hamilton] [Decimalized .01-.06]
Six letters from Angelica Schuyler Church to Alexander Hamilton.
GLC09635
11 June 1789
to [Alexander Hamilton]
A quick note expressing regret that Angelica will be unable to visit Alexander and Elizabeth before she had to return to New York. She sends love from her, her father, and brother.
GLC09635.01
3 April 1794
Angelica writes to Hamilton to introduce a Dr. Priestly, a man of science in the hopes that Hamilton will "make our country so dear to him as to cause him to forget that which he leaves at an advanced period of Life." She also mentions that her...
GLC09635.03
19 September 1794
Angelica introduces the Duke de Lioncourt, who is fleeing France for asylum in America. She describes him as a man who loves liberty with little sense and moderation. She claims that he introduced a better system of agriculture and bettered the lives...
GLC09635.04
29 April 1796
Angelica writes introducing Mr. Birch. She also mentions plans for the house and the lots purchased. She writesshe hopes to see Alexander soon and that "when your Brain produced a Camillus every day, your heart entirely forgot an Angelica existed."...
GLC09635.05
A quick note to Hamilton introducing Mr. Griffith, and asking Hamilton to introduce him to Angelica's parents.
GLC09635.06
1795
[Correspondence to Philip Schuyler with related documents] [Decimalized .01-.22]
22 letters and documents to Philip Schuyler.
GLC09636
1801
[Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention]
Address relating to New York State Constitutional Convention, and the constitution written. It mentions the amendments made, "it will at once be preceded, that the spirit which originally dictated it, & the principals in embodied, have in consonance...
GLC09637
1805-1846
Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854
[Correspondence to family and others] [Decimalized .01-.17]
17 letters and correspondence to family. Including Philip J. Schyler, John Mason, Bradford, William Stephen Hamilton, Elizabeth Ten Broeck Schyler, Philip Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton Holly, James Alexander Hamilton, Angelica Hamilton, and Charles...
GLC09638
1947-1948
Urban League (U.S.)
[Volume 1, Numbers 1 and 2 of Negro Heroes publication] [Decimalized .01- .02]
Two issues of "Negro Heroes" comic book featuring biographies of famous and influential African Americans.
GLC09639
1917-1987
[Collection of materials belonging to Henry Lee Moon, 1917-1987][Decimalized .001-.346]
Collection of 410 items belonging to Henry Lee Moon, Director of Public Relations at the NAACP. Items consist of political and sociological pamphlets, booklets, flyers, and books.
GLC09640
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