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26 December 1944
Brief Magazine
Pressure Points
A page out of "Brief" talking about the pressure points in the Pacific Front as well as a group of soliders flying B-25s. It includes pictures of planes, islands, and soliders.
GLC09620.228
Waterspouts
A clipping of "Waterspouts from Liberator's 50-cal. guns make a pattern around small boat at right, as low-flying 7th AAF planes strafes shipping in Bonins." Same clipping as GLC09620.229.02.
Continuation of "Pressure Points" article (GLC09620.228)...
GLC09620.229.01
A clipping of just the photo "Waterspouts from Liberator's 50-cal. guns make a pattern around small boat at right, as low-flying 7th AAF planes strafes shipping in Bonins." that has been cut off. Sama clipping as GLC09620.229.01.
Continuation of...
GLC09620.229.02
22 February 1945
Honolulu Advertiser, 1856-2010
Davis Closing Order Leaves Future in Doubt
A clipping of a photo showing the Suribachi volcano, a Japanese stronghold.
GLC09620.230
10 March 1945
A photo of the Liberator "Lil Audrey" with two heavyweight champions.
Statistics for the 100 missions flown are painted on the plane.
The date of the clipping was found on Newspapers.com.
GLC09620.231
17 July 1945
A small article announcing the discontinuation of Camp Davis where Robert L. Stone was sent after he completed forty missions. It will be offered to other war departments and all personnel, patients, and anyone else at the camp will be sent to other...
GLC09620.232
21 November 1946
[Newspaper clipping of women at a man's house]
Newspaper clipping of a photo of an older gentleman sitting in a chair, surrounded by a large group of women who appear to be listening intently.
A post-it note included in the collection dated the clipping at November 21, 1946 and wrote "Who?"
GLC09620.233
circa 1945
A clipping of a photo that shows a plane exploding while another flies.
GLC09620.234
New Job
A page from a magazine with a photo of three planes flying by an island. On the reverse side there are partial interviews with Joel C. Hart Jr. Robert J. Meade and George P. Michaels.
GLC09620.235
Collision
A clipping of a plane that's wing is damaged. Captain reads "Collision over Chichi did this. Pilot Lt Strong still wonders how he got back home."
GLC09620.236
Pressure
A clipping of a plane that is flying along the coastline. The caption reads "On prowl for Jap ships, 7th AAF Liberator boldly skirts Chichi Jima's rugged coastline.
GLC09620.237
A clipping of a photo showing a plane flying over a very flat island with palm trees missing their fronds. Log cabins lie along the coastline.
GLC09620.238
Split Wide Open
A clipping of a photo captioned as "split wide open by the force of the crash, the "Chamber Maid's" fuselage gapes wide to reveal oxygen bottles, torn tubing, wires, and scarttered wreckage."
GLC09620.239
Haha Jima Cliffs
A clipping of a photo captioned as "Liberator machinegun fire catches Jap ships fleeing for safety of Haha Jima cliffs."
GLC09620.240
A clipping from a magazine of a plane flying by islands, possibly taken from the window of another plane. Printed in blue. The reverse side shows a soldier in uniform sitting on a wall of sandbags by a large gun.
GLC09620.241
American Bombs Head for Iwo Jima
A clipping from a magazine showing bombs dropping over Iwo Jima. The caption of the photo reads "American bombs head for Iwo Jima in pre-invasion bombing. This picture shows the crisscross patten of Jap defenses, the series of interlocking defenses...
GLC09620.242
[Photos of islands]
A clipping from a magazine of two photos that show two pictures of islands. The picture on the left shows a smoke cloud from an explosion. The second image shows a volcano.
GLC09620.243
circa 1943-1945
[Planes grounded]
A magazine clipping of a photo of planes on the ground with two soldiers standing on the right. One plane is flying.
GLC09620.244
[Clipping of planes flying over islands]
A clipping from a magazine of two planes flying over islands. Blurred section of the plane where photo was taken makes up top left quarter.
GLC09620.245
[Clipping of planes on runway]
A magazine clipping of a photo of planes on the ground. A man in shorts is directing a plane, and the wheel on another plane is in the foreground.
GLC09620.246
[Planes over Truk Lagoon]
A magazine clipping of a photo of planes flying with a map of Truk. The caption readings "7th AAF Liberators fly over the Truk lagoon, with 25 miles of key targets visible below." The reverse side has a graphic of the "Pacific Pattern."
GLC09620.247
9 November 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and photograph
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward).
GLC01992.01
1980-1996
[Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead collection] [Decimalized .01- .28]
Twenty nine letters to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead from other Congressmen, President Ronald Reagan and photographs of Washington officials.
GLC09613.01
11 January 1980
Moore, Frank, fl. 1980
To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
A letter from Frank Moore the Assistant to the President for Congressional Liaison sending a photo of Pope John Paul II and President Jimmy Carter, and a copy of the exchange of remarks from the visit. This letter is on White House letterhead.
GLC09613.01.01.01
6 October 1979
Carter, Jimmy, 1924-?
Exchange of Remarks Between the President and His Holiness Pope John Paul II
A printing of the conversation and speeches given when Pope John Paul II visited President Jimmy Carter in 1979. There is a print of the White House on the top of the page.
GLC09613.01.01.02
[President Carter and Pope John Paul II]
A photograph of Pope John Paul II and President Carter waving.
GLC09613.01.01.03
22 November 1982
Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004
A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead concerning an upcoming decision dealing with military deterrents. He asks that Moorhead support the decision to place 100 "peacekeeper" missiles at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, Wyoming...
GLC09613.01.02
30 June 1967
U.S. Government Printing Office
Money in the Bank...an Honorable Discharge
Honorable Discharge informational pamphlet. A small pamphlet encouraging soldiers to think ahead and to make sure they plan their future. It mentions the benefits of a honorable discharge and warns of the dangers of a less then honorable discharge...
GLC09626.01.04
10 April 1810
Encott, James, fl. 1810
to Philip J. Schuyler
Encott writes that he is enclosing a letter that asks him to be candidate for an election in Duchess County. He is letting Philip know that he will not be able to be there until after the election takes place. He also asks for his opinion if his...
GLC09636.17
13 April 1810
Van Rensselaer, Rutsen, fl. 1818
Van Rensselaer writes that Philips clergyman visited and he gave him information on the characters. Van Rensselaer also writes that Philip should go to Washington if he has active men to work the polls so that there is no loss in votes.
GLC09636.18
February 22, 1798
Ward, Joshua, fl. 1789
Meeting of the Washington Military Society
Resolutions of the Washington Military Society for the Militia laws in Duchess County New York. The resolutions are, first that members must arm themselves when they turn 18, instead of waiting till they take a captaincy. The second resolution...
GLC09636.22
2 August 1846
Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854
to James Alexander Hamilton
Elizabeth writes to her son James Alexander that she will be with him soon. She also mentions the Mexican American war writing "Boston and Philadelphia have been much excited with this half national saw & Half war. May it not bring half Union."
GLC09638.12
1947
The National Urban League
Negro Heroes. [No. 1]
Issue number one of the comic book called Negro Heroes. This comic features biographies of famous and influential African Americans. The people featured in this issue are, George Washington Carver, Mary McLeod Bethune, Paul Robeson, Matt Henson...
GLC09639.01
1948
Negro Heroes. [No. 2]
Issue number two of the comic book called Negro Heroes. This comic features biographies of famous and influential African Americans. This issue is also called the summer issue. The people featured in this issue are, Booker T. Washington, the men of...
GLC09639.02
1947-1989
Various
[Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]
Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from...
GLC09641
1919
Renesch Company, fl. 1919
True Blue
"Uplift" poster sold to African American families with relatives in the service during World War I. This poster features a family with a young girl, a young boy, a baby and the wife, looking at a fireplace and mantle. Above the mantle is a picture of...
GLC09644
1943
United States. Government Printing Office
Twice a Patriot!
Poster reads, "Twice a patriot! ex-private Obie Bartlett lost left arm -- Pearl Harbor -- released Dec., 1941 -- now at work welding in a west coast shipyard." Shows a photograph of Obie Bartlett holding a welding torch and wearing an uplifted welder...
GLC09646
28 January 1976
Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976
to Roseann
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Pertains to the "Selling Skills" program is enrolled in. He remarks that his and Roseann's stock has earned them one hundred dollars and suggests it may be best to sell...
GLC09606.27
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Mentions the cost of food, comparing his cooking to Roseann's, and watching hockey. Explains that the selling skills program for the securities industry that he has...
GLC09606.28
29 January 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 29, 1976. Bill writes briefly that he only has two more weeks left in school, yet to him it seems "like an eternity." He asks Roseann if she received a card at work today and signs...
GLC09606.29
30 January 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 30, 1976. Bill writes concerning his possible purchase of a car. He comments that he feels guilty spending money solely on himself. He has forwarded "survival pay" (not included)...
GLC09606.30
1 February 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 1, 1976. Bill writes that he just returned from New Jersey and that he will write again to tell Roseann about it the next day. He mentions more food prices, this time for fast...
GLC09606.31
2 February 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 2, 1976. Pertains to a visit to New Jersey the day before. He reminisces about acquaintances of theirs and places they had visited together. He mentions he went to a real estate...
GLC09606.32
4 February 1976
to Roseann (Love)
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 4, 1976. Visited the World Trade Center during lunch. He mentions access to PATH train was below the towers. Describes the cold weather in New York which reached -48 degrees. He...
GLC09606.33
5 February 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 5, 1976. Writes about snow in New York, visiting Rockefeller Plaza and St. Patrick's Cathedral. He bought a crystal decanter for mutual acquaintances at Tiffany's. Bill writes...
GLC09606.34
6 February 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 6, 1976. Bill writes that he is traveling by train to Maryland over the weekend, although he really does not wish to. He is afraid he may "never see Norm alive again." Bill wishes...
GLC09606.35
8 February 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he watched "Mutiny on the Bounty" this evening. He is spending time at his parents' house in Maryland and writes about his dinner and the family that...
GLC09606.36
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he left late from his visit to Bernie's, causing him to miss his train. Today he attended Mass with his mother, Norm, Kathye and John and then went to...
GLC09606.37
10 February 1976
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 10, 1976. Bill writes that while working on his sales plan, a friend called to invite him to play bridge. Remarks that despite not playing for a long time he was still good at the...
GLC09606.38
One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 10, 1976. Bill writes that soon he will once again hold Roseann in his arms. "Roseann, my Roseann. Every breath I take, I take for you....Because we are one, now and forever," he...
GLC09606.39
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