Gail and Stephen Rudin American presidential collection, 1775-2009.
Collection Number: 6844

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Gail and Stephen Rudin American presidential collection, 1775-2009.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6844
Abstract:
Historical letters, documents and ephemera relating to American presidential campaigns from Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama.
Creator:
Rudin, Stephen
Quanitities:
6 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Historical letters, documents and ephemera relating to American presidential campaigns from Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama. Newspapers include issues of the New York Times from Nov. 23-26, 1963, focusing on the assassination of President Kennedy and its aftermath.

SEPARATED MATERIAL

Signed Books
  1. Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President, by Jimmy Carter, 1982.
  2. A Time to Heal, by Gerald Ford, 1979.
  3. No More Vietnams, by Richard Nixon. 2 copies, one unsigned.
  4. The Audacity of Hope, by Barack Obama.
  5. Report of the Commissioner of Patents for the year 1849, Office of Printers to the Senate. Contains patent listing for Abraham Lincoln.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Gail and Stephen Rudin American presidential collection, #6844. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- : Assassination.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Series I. Abraham Lincoln
Documents
Lincoln, Abraham Office held: As U.S. Representative from Illinois
5/22/1849
volumes
Scope and Contents
Lincoln's patent to lift boats over shoals, written while Lincoln served as a representative in the Illinois legislature. See separated materials below. Rudin # L-1
Box 1 Folder 1
Lincoln, Abraham Office held: As President Writer's location: Washington D.C.
September 26, 1862
1 page
Scope and Contents
General Orders No. 141: Suspension of Habeas Corpus. Rudin # L-1C
Box 1 Folder 2
Lincoln, Abraham Office held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington D.C.
April 16, 1863
1 page
Scope and Contents
General Orders No. 89: Dishonorable dismissal of Lt. J.M. Garland. Rudin # L-1B
Box 1 Folder 3
Lincoln, Abraham Office held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington D.C.
July 31, 1863
1 page
Scope and Contents
General Orders No. 252: Order threatening the execution of prisoners. Rudin # L-1D
Box 1 Folder 4
Meade, Gen. George and Ruggles, Gen. George Writer's location: Headquarters of the Army of the Potomoc
April 16, 17, 1865
2 pages
Scope and Contents
General Orders No. 15 and No. 16: Announcements of Lincoln's death and the details of official mourning ceremonies. Rudin # L-1A
Mapcase Folder 1 L-10S
Composite photograph
1860
Letters, Envelopes, and Postcards
Box 1 Folder 5
Envelope
1860
Scope and Contents
Envelope advertising the Lincoln-Hamlin campaign of 1860, depicting beardless Lincoln splitting rails. Rudin # L-4A
Box 1 Folder 6
Parks, Samuel C. Writer's location: Lincoln, IllinoisAddressee: Robert B. Lantham
February 27, 1861
1 page
Scope and Contents
Letter describing Lincoln's nighttime trip into Washington to avoid assassination after his election. Sent from Lincoln, Ill. Rudin # L-2B
Box 1 Folder 7
"William"Writer's location: Metropolitan Hotel, Washington D.C. Addressee: My dear Mother
September 4, 1863
4 pages
Scope and Contents
Letter describing a visit with Lincoln in the Oval Office. Rudin # L-2
Box 1 Folder 8
Envelope
1864
Scope and Contents
Envelope advertising the Lincoln-Johnson campaign of 1864, with jugate images of candidates in profile. Rudin # L-4B
Box 1 Folder 9
Envelopes
between 1861, between 1865
5 envelopes
Scope and Contents
Series of envelopes with political cartoons of Lincoln and Jefferson Davis fighting a boxing match. Rudin # L-4E
Box 1 Folder 10
Postcards
between 1861, between 1865
19 postcards
Scope and Contents
Postcards depicting the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Rudin # L-5
Box 1 Folder 11
Postcards
between 1861, between 1865
3 postcards
Scope and Contents
Postcards related to the Gettysburg Address. Rudin # L-5A
Box 1 Folder 12
Envelope
between 1861, between 1865
Scope and Contents
Civil War envelope, depicting a hand-colored image of beardless Lincoln. Rudin # L-4C
Box 1 Folder 13
Envelope
1865
Scope and Contents
Envelope for 1860 campaign, depicting beardless Lincoln and topped with a liberty cap between flags. Rudin # L-4D
Box 1 Folder 14
Leaming, James Writer's location: Bridgeton, N.J. Addressee: Reuben Learning (writer's brother)
April 17, 1865
4 pages
Scope and Contents
Letter discussing the death of Lincoln and what it means to the country. Sent from Bridgeton, N.J. Rudin # L-2C
Box 1 Folder 15
"James" Addressee: My dear Wife
April 17, 21, 1865
2 letters, 4 pages total
Scope and Contents
Letters giving first-hand accounts of events just after Lincoln's assassination. Rudin # L-2A
Box 1 Folder 16
Envelope Writer's location: Cincinnati, OHAddressee: James G. Barnwell
May 31, 1865
Scope and Contents
Envelope printed with mourning cover and portrait in honor of Lincoln's death. Rudin # L-4
Box 1 Folder 16A
Envelope
1963, 2013
Scope and Contents
5 Envelopes commemorating the 100th and 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, with stamps
Box 1 Folder 16B
Envelope
1948
Scope and Contents
Envelope commemorating 85th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, with stamp
Box 1 Folder 17
Postcards
7 postcards
Scope and Contents
Postcards related to Lincoln's assassination. Rudin # L-5B
Box 1 Folder 18
Postcards
30 postcards
Scope and Contents
Postcards depicting busts, statues, and monuments of Lincoln. Rudin # L-5C
Box 8 Folder 12-13
96 postcards
Scope and Contents
Postcards of Lincoln, Mary Lincoln, and various scenes.
Ribbons, Badges, Medals, and Tokens
Box 1 Folder 19
Ribbon
1860
Scope and Contents
Ribbon advertising the 1860 Lincoln-Hamlin campaign. Rudin # L-6
Box 1 Folder 20
Token and ribbon
1864
Scope and Contents
Artifacts promoting Lincoln's 1864 campaign. Rudin # L-6A
Box 1 Folder 21
Badge
1864
Scope and Contents
Badge with Lincoln's portrait promoting his 1864 campaign. Rudin # L-6B
Box 21
Ribbon
1865
Framed
Scope and Contents
Ribbon worn after Lincoln's assassination. Rudin # L-6C
Box 1 Folder 22
Ribbon
1865
Scope and Contents
Mourning ribbon reading, "In Memoriam - Our Country's Martyr," worn after Lincoln's assassination. Rudin # L-6D
Box 1 Folder 23
Badge
1865
Scope and Contents
Mourning ribbon reading, "In Memory of Abraham Lincoln - Died April 15, 1865." Rudin # L-6E
Box 1 Folder 24
Ribbon
1865
Scope and Contents
Mourning ribbon reading, "True in Life, True in Death - Our Country Mourns the Loss of her Best Son." Rudin # L-6F
Box 1 Folder 25
Medal
1864
Scope and Contents
Medal advertising the Lincoln-Johnson campaign of 1864, with jugate images of candidates in profile. Rudin # L-7
Box 1 Folder 26
Tokens
1860
2 tokens
Scope and Contents
Campaign tokens advertising Lincoln's 1860 candidacy. Rudin # L-7A
Box 8 Folder 14
Two key chains
1965
Scope and Contents
Two bicentennial memorial key chains.
Songs
Box 10
Song sheet
between 1860, between 1864
Scope and Contents
Song sheet printed with lyrics to "Abe Lincoln's Union Wagon," by C. Magnus. Rudin # L-8
Box 2 Folder 1
Songbook
1860
Paper booklet
Scope and Contents
Campaign songbook entitled, "The Wide-Awake Vocalist; or, Rail Splitter's Song Book." Rudin # L-8C
Box 2 Folder 2
Song sheet
1865
Scope and Contents
Song sheet printed with lyrics to "The Nation Mourns." Rudin # L-8A
Box 10 Folder 2
Song sheet
1865
Scope and Contents
Song sheet printed with lyrics to "President Lincoln's Funeral March." Rudin # L-8B
Box 10 Folder 1
Song sheet
1865
Scope and Contents
Song sheet printed with lyrics to "Rest Noble Chieftain - Song on the Death of Abraham Lincoln." Rudin # L-8D
Miscellaneous Objects
Box 14
Coins
20th, 21 century
One penny in plastic enclosure; canvas bag of assorted other pennies.
Scope and Contents
Lincoln penny from 1909 with sculptor's initials, V.D.B., plus a one-pound bag of assorted Lincoln pennies. Rudin # L-9
Box 2 Folder 3
Ballot
1860
1 document
Scope and Contents
Ballot from the 1860 election. Rudin # L-10
Box 2 Folder 4
Ballot
November 8, 1864
1 document
Scope and Contents
Ballot from the 1864 election. Rudin # L-10A
Box 2 Folder 5
Carte de Visite
February 9, 1864
1 card
Scope and Contents
Visiting card with Matthew Brady's photograph of Lincoln later used for the image on the penny. Rudin # L-10J
Box 2 Folder 6
Invitation
March 4, 1865
1 document
Scope and Contents
Invitation to the Lincoln-Johnson inaugural ball. Rudin # L-10B
Box 2 Folder 7
Order of Funeral Procession
April 19, 1865
1 sheet
Scope and Contents
Booklet describing the order and customs for Lincoln's funeral procession. Rudin # L-10F
Box 2 Folder 8
Carte de Visite
April 23, 1865
1 card
Scope and Contents
Visiting card depicting Lincoln's funeral procession in Philadelphia. Rudin # L-10G
Box 2 Folder 9
Stationary
April 25, 1865
1 sheet
Scope and Contents
Stationary with tinted letterhead depicting Lincoln's funeral procession in New York. Rudin # L-10H
Box 2 Folder 10
Stereoview
1865
1 card
Scope and Contents
Stereoview of Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Rudin # L-10D
Box 2 Folder 11
Stereoview
1865
1 card
Scope and Contents
Stereoview of the Customs House in Boston, Mass., displaying mourning drape after Lincoln's death. Rudin # L- Rudin # L-10E
Box 18
Dish
Scope and Contents
A milk glass souvenir dish with a split-rail pattern. Rudin # L-10K
Box 14
Bust
1920
Scope and Contents
A profile bust of Lincoln made from macerated pennies. Rudin # L-10L
Box 14
Relief portrait
1865
Scope and Contents
A relief portrait of Lincoln's profile, set in its original case. Rudin # L-10M
Box 21
Tile
1916
Scope and Contents
A framed ceramic pottery tile depicting an image of Lincoln. Rudin # L-10N
Box 14
Engraving
April 23, 1865
Scope and Contents
A framed wooden engraving of Lincoln's image. Rudin # L-10P
Box 15
Gravy boat
late 1800s
Scope and Contents
A Staffordshire gravy boat depicting Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. Rudin # L-10Q
Box 13 Folder 4
Broadside
April 14, 1865
1 large sheet
Scope and Contents
Broadside from Ford's Theater, advertising the show the night Lincoln was shot. Rudin # L-10C
Box 12 Folder 9
Lithograph
1865
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph depicting the Lincoln Memorial.
Box 2 Folder 12
Stamps
2009
Scope and Contents
200th anniversary commemorative stamp and coin set.
Box 2 Folder 13
Stamps
1959, 2008, 2009
Scope and Contents
Etching with 1-cent and 3-cent stamp, 4-cent printed stamp on note card, 2008 commemorative stamp folio sheets, 200th anniversary first day of issue stamps.
Box 2 Folder 14
Stamps
1909, 1954, 1940
Scope and Contents
1954 envelope with 4-cent stamps, 1940 13th amendment stamp, four 1909 2-cent stamps.
Box 2 Folder 15
Stamps
1959
Scope and Contents
Commemorative envelopes with sheets of 4-cent, 3-cent, and 1-cent stamps
Box 2 Folder 16
Stamps
1954-1963
Scope and Contents
Commemorative envelopes with 4-cent, 5-cent, and 25-cent airmail stamps.
Box 2 Folder 17
Stamps
2006-2009
Scope and Contents
Various Lincoln stamps from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Marshall Islands, Gabon, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of Congo, and 1989 World Stamp Expo.
Box 8 Folder 15
Stamp and envelope
1861
Scope and Contents
Postal-used Lincoln patriotic cover with three-cent stamp.
Box 2 Folder 17A
Stamps
2013
Scope and Contents
Forever stamps, in sheets, commemorating 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. First Day of Issue, with USPS envelope. Rudin # L-4A
Mapcase Folder 1
Stamps, poster
2013
Scope and Contents
Forever Stamp sheet, with original print by the designer
Newspapers
Box 12 Folder 1
Harper's Weekly
May 26, 1860
Scope and Contents
Coverage of Lincoln's announcement that he will become a presidential candidate. Rudin # L-3H
Box 12 Folder 2
New York Tribune
November 30, 1860
Scope and Contents
Coverage of the South's secession from the Union.
Box 12 Folder 3
Harper's Weekly
October 4, 1862
Scope and Contents
Coverage of the Emancipation Proclamation. Rudin # L-3E
Box 21
National Anti-Slavery Standard
December 6, 1862
Scope and Contents
Coverage of compensated emancipation. Rudin # L-3K
Box 12 Folder 4
The New York Times
January 3, 1863
Scope and Contents
Coverage of the Emancipation Proclamation. Rudin # L-3F
Box 13 Folder 1
The Philadelphia Inquirer
September 3, 1863
Scope and Contents
Coverage of the Emancipation Proclamation and slavery. Rudin # L-3J
Box 13 Folder 2
New York Tribune
March 28, 1864
Scope and Contents
Coverage of Lincoln's amnesty proclamation. Rudin # L-3I
Box 12 Folder 5
The New York Times
February 1, 1865
Scope and Contents
Coverage of passage of the 13th Amendment. Rudin # L-3G
Box 13 Folder 3
The New York Herald
April 15, 1865
Scope and Contents
Reprint of Lincoln assassination coverage. Rudin # L-3
Box 12 Folder 6
The New York Times
April 17, 1865
Scope and Contents
Lincoln assassination coverage. Rudin # L-3A
Box 12 Folder 7
The New York Times
April 19, 1865
Scope and Contents
Lincoln assassination coverage. Rudin # L-3B
Box 12 Folder 8
Harper's Weekly
May 6, 1865
Scope and Contents
Lincoln assassination coverage. Rudin # L-3D
Series II. Other U.S. presidents
Box 10
American President stamps
Scope and Contents
Binder, "The Presidential First Day Cover Collection"
Box 8 Folder 16
American Presidents
Scope and Contents
Foreign stamp sheets of U.S. presidents.
Box 3 Folder 1
Adams, John
1938
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Envelope with 4 6-cent Adams stamps, note card with stamped 6-cent stamp, 4 6-cent stamps.
Box 3 Folder 1A
Adams, John Office held: As member of Massachusetts Governor's Council
October 11, 1775
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Original 10/11/1775, correction 8/16/1776. Appointing Justices of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas. All references to King George III and Great Britain are crossed out. Rudin # P-1
Box 12 Folder 11
Adams, John QuincyOffice held: While representing Massachusetts in the House of RepresentativesAddressee: Solomon Lincoln, Josiah Brigham, Joseph RichardsWriter's location: Quincy, MA
October 19, 1840
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
Conduct in campaigning for the Presidency. Rudin # P-2
Box 3 Folder 2
Arthur, ChesterOffice held: Customs Collector for the Port of New YorkAddressee: Commander of the USS AlaskaWriter's location: New York
September 25, 1876
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Smuggling of Wines, Cigars and Silks. Rudin # P-3
Box 3 Folder 3
Buchanan, JamesOffice held: As Secretary of StateWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
March 10, 1845
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Announces his appointment as Secretary of State by President Polk. Dated his first day in office. Rudin # P-4
Box 3 Folder 4
Buchanan, JamesOffice held: As Secretary of StateAddressee: John WadmanWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
December 10, 1847
Pages: 4 (3 pages blank)
Scope and Contents
Seeking the 1848 nomination for President. Rudin # P-5
Box 3 Folder 5
Buchanan, JamesOffice held: No elective office heldAddressee: John M. JonesWriter's location: Wheatland near Lancaster, PA
December 5, 1851
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Supporting the wrong candidate for office might damage his chances for the 1852 Presidential nomination. Rudin # P-6
Box 3 Folder 6
Buchanan, JamesOffice held: No elective office heldAddressee: Barnabas Bates, Assistant Postmaster Writer's location: Wheatland near Lancaster, PA
June 14, 1852
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
After failing to gain the Democratic Presidential nomination. Rudin # P-7
Box 3 Folder 7
Buchanan, JamesOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: William L. Marcy, Secretary of StateWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
March 5, 1857
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
On his first full day as President. Rudin # P-8
Box 3 Folder 8
Bush, George, H.W.Office held: As PresidentAddressee: "Dr. Ray S. Cline - Chairman, U.S. Global Strategy Council"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
March 21, 1990
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses our policy toward China. Rudin # P-9
Box 3 Folder 9
Bush, George, H.W.Office held: As PresidentAddressee: Giulio Andreotti, Prime Minister of ItalyWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
March 22, 1990
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"I valued our substantive discussions - our transatlantic ties have never been better". Rudin # P-10
Box 9 Folder 4
Bush, George H.W.Office held: As PresidentWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
January 16, 1991
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Announcing the beginning of the 1991 war against Iraq. From the Forbes Collection - Part 3. Rudin # P-11
Box 13 Folder 8
Bush, George W.
January 17, 1991
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
New York Times coverage of Iraq war.
Box 3 Folder 10
Bush, George, H.W.Office held: As Ex PresidentAddressee: Ron WeekesWriter's location: Kennebunkport, ME
July 16, 1993
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Describing his state of mind and the goal of the Presidency. Rudin # P-12
Box 3 Folder 11
Bush, George, H.W.Office held: As Ex PresidentAddressee: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, SenatorWriter's location: Houston, TX
June 12, 1996
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses Most Favored Nation Trade Status for China. Rudin # P-13
Box 3 Folder 12
Bush, George H.W.Office held: As Ex PresidentAddressee: Melville & Lizanne ChapinWriter's location: Houston, TX
November 17, 1998
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
On the gubernatorial elections of his two sons. Rudin # P-14
Box 3 Folder 13
Bush, George, H.W.Office held: As Ex PresidentAddressee: Dear HelenWriter's location: Houston, TX
July 14, 2000
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Not interested in writing a memoir, "Thanks for your support of George W. He's a good man and he won't let you down." Rudin # P-15
Box 3 Folder 14
Bush, George W. Office held: As Governor of TexasAddressee: Bill ChristiansenWriter's location: Austin, TX
March 2, 1996
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"every Texan has a key role in making Texas a greater state". Rudin # P-16
Box 3 Folder 15
Bush, George W. Office held: As Governor of TexasAddressee: Ralph BensonWriter's location: Austin, TX
October 5, 1998
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Concerning running for President. Rudin # P-17
Box 3 Folder 16
Bush, George W. Office held: As Governor of TexasAddressee: Bill ChristiansenWriter's location: Austin, TX
August 23, 1999
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
About the direction of our youth and the teaching of morals and values. Rudin # P-18
Box 3 Folder 17
Bush, George, W.Office held: As Governor of TexasAddressee: Chip FreundtWriter's location: Austin, TX
August 22, 2000
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Describes his feelings for his father. Rudin # P-19
Box 20
Bush, George W.
2001
Newspapers
Scope and Contents
Two newspapers on 9/11 and the Bush administration.
Box 3 Folder 18
Bush, George, W.Office held: As PresidentAddressee: "Kevin C. Jenkins, Mayor Rhinelander, Wisconsin"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
April 2, 2003
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"We can create an environment where small business flourishes and Americans... can find jobs". Rudin # P-20
Box 3 Folder 19
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As Ex PresidentAddressee: Bruce BeckerWriter's location: Plains, GA
No Date
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Re: Religion. Rudin # P-21
Box 3 Folder 20
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As Candidate for PresidentAddressee: Jimmy Carter
1976
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Notes from speech writer Pat Anderson. Rudin # P-22
Box 3 Folder 21
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As Candidate for PresidentAddressee: Al Smith DinnerWriter's location: New York
1976
Pages: 15
Scope and Contents
"Two weeks before Election Day 1976." Draft of speech for Al Smith Dinner. Rudin # P-23
Box 3 Folder 22
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As President-ElectAddressee: Congressman Del ClaussonWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
January 12, 1977
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Increasing the effectiveness of the Executive Branch. Rudin # P-24
Box 3 Folder 23
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Robert P. Griffin, SenatorWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
May 12, 1978
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Encourages the sale of military aircraft to Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Rudin # P-25
Box 3 Folder 24
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
March 26, 1979
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Excerpt from Carter's speech as the Camp David Peace Treaty was signed. Rudin # P-26
Box 3 Folder 25
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, SenatorWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
May 9, 1979
Pages: 2 1/3
Scope and Contents
Re: The Salt Treaty. Rudin # P-27
Carter, Jimmy
1982
Scope and Contents
"Keeping Faith. Memoirs of a President" Bantam Books, New York, NY. Signed copy. See separated material below. Rudin # P-28
Box 3 Folder 26
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As Ex PresidentWriter's location: New York
May 21, 1982
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Contract for "Keeping Faith" between President Carter and Bantam Books. Rudin # P-29
Box 3 Folder 27
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As Ex PresidentAddressee: Robert Garcia, CongressmanWriter's location: Atlanta, GA
October 8, 1982
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Re: Creating a national holiday on Martin Luther King's Birthday. Rudin # P-30
Box 3 Folder 28
Carter, JimmyOffice held: As Ex PresidentAddressee: Larry Ervin ClevengerWriter's location: Plains, GA ?
February 25, 1991
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Will not run for President in 1992. Will dedicate himself to humane issues and The Carter Center. Rudin # P-31
Box 3 Folder 29
Cleveland, GroverOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: John E. DevelinWriter's location: "Executive Mansion Washington, D.C."
April 29, 1885
Pages: 3 1/2
Scope and Contents
The disappointments, pressures and frustrations of being a new President. Rudin # P-32
Box 3 Folder 30
Cleveland, GroverOffice held: Period between his two PresidenciesAddressee: Don M. Dickinson, Former Postmaster GeneralWriter's location: New York
May 10, 1889
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Though pleased by "the cheers of the people for me...I am enjoying my release from official care more than I can tell you". Rudin # P-33
Box 12 Folder 12
Cleveland, GroverOffice held: Period between his two PresidenciesAddressee: Henry WattersonWriter's location: New York
March 20, 1890
Pages: 4
Scope and Contents
His feelings about having been President and what the future of the Party may be. Includes a large etching.1 Rudin # P-34
Box 3 Folder 31
Cleveland, GroverOffice held: Period between his two PresidenciesAddressee: Charles Krichbaum, President Young Men's Democratic Club of Canton, Ohio Writer's location: New York
November 28, 1890
Pages: 5
Scope and Contents
Government must merit the people's trust. (With an unrelated letter to Krichbaum from Tom L. Johnson). Rudin # P-35
Box 3 Folder 32
Cleveland, GroverOffice held: As President (Second Term)Addressee: Reverend William Neal Cleveland (His brother)Writer's location: "Executive Mansion Washington, D.C."
June 7, 1896
Pages: 4
Scope and Contents
Discusses how he might help financially in a difficult family situation. Rudin # P-36
Box 3 Folder 33
Clinton, WilliamOffice held: As Governor of ArkansasAddressee: Jim CoishWriter's location: Little Rock, AK
April 29, 1987
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Prepares for a possible 1988 Presidential run. Rudin # P-37
Box 3 Folder 34
Clinton, WilliamOffice held: As Governor of ArkansasAddressee: "Sandra Adair Vaughn, Virginia Board of Education"Writer's location: Little Rock, AK
April 29, 1987
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Urges the hiring of black teachers. Rudin # P-38
Box 3 Folder 35
Clinton, WilliamOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "William H. Natcher, Congressman - Chairman of the Comm. on Appropriations"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
July 1, 1993
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Promoting foreign policy measures in support of a democratic Russia. Rudin # P-39
Box 3 Folder 36
Clinton, WilliamOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
January 25, 1999
Scope and Contents
Senate Pass for Impeachment Proceedings. Rudin # P-40
Box 13 Folder 9
Clinton, William
February 13, 1999
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
New York Times coverage of Clinton acquittal.
Box 9 Folder 5
Coolidge, CalvinOffice held: As Governor of MassachusettsWriter's location: "Executive Chamber Boston, MA"
September 24, 1919
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Response to the Boston Police Strike. Rudin # P-41
Box 3 Folder 37
Coolidge, CalvinOffice held: As Governor of MassachusettsAddressee: "Wendell P. Stafford, Justice - Supreme Court, District of Columbia"Writer's location: State House, Boston
March 10, 1920
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
The law and his handling of strikes. "The real remedy for strikes will be the conviction that they do not pay". Rudin # P-42
Box 10 Folder 3
Coolidge, CalvinOffice held: As the new PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
August 4, 1923
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
His first official proclamation as President declaring a day of mourning for Harding. From the Forbes Collection - Part 2. Rudin # P-43
Box 9 Folder 6
Coolidge, CalvinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Delegates of the Boy Scouts of AmericaWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
July 26, 1924
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Speech discussing the three fundamentals of Scouting. Rudin # P-44
Box 3 Folder 38
Coolidge, CalvinOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
December 31, 1925
Scope and Contents
Presidential Pay Check. Rudin # P-45
Box 3 Folder 39
Eisenhower, Dwight D.Office held: As Commander-in-ChiefAddressee: Mamie EisenhowerWriter's location: Algiers
March 31, 1943
Pages: 1 3/4
Scope and Contents
Loving letter to his wife, Mamie. Rudin # P-46
Box 4 Folder 1
Eisenhower, Dwight D.Office held: As Supreme NATO CommanderAddressee: "Clifford R. Hope, Congressman"Writer's location: Supreme Hdqtrs Allied Powers, Europe
March 8, 1952
Pages: 2 1/2
Scope and Contents
Considerations for the 1952 Presidential campaign. From the Forbes Collection - Part 4. Rudin # P-47
Box 4 Folder 2
Eisenhower, Dwight D.Office held: As PresidentAddressee: "Robert P. Skinner, Ambassador (Retired)"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
March 27, 1953
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses activities of Voice of America abroad. Rudin # P-48
Box 4 Folder 3
Eisenhower, Dwight D.Office held: As PresidentAddressee: Francis Case, SenatorWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
September 29, 1953
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding government spending. Rudin # P-49
Box 4 Folder 3a
Eisenhower, Dwight D.Office held: As PresidentAddressee: Richard L. TobinWriter's location: Gettysburg, PA
July 17, 1962
Pages: 2, 2 photographs, envelope
Scope and Contents
Eisenhower speaks out on the powers of the presidency. With original envelope. Both letter and envelope are marked PERSONAL. Rudin # P-49
Box 4 Folder 4
Eisenhower, Dwight D.Office held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Earl MazoWriter's location: Gettysburg, PA
August 27, 1965
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"Comments on the Bay of Pigs, Guatemala and his view of the presidency." Included is Mazo's TLS to Eisenhower dated 8/25/1965. Rudin # P-51
Box 4 Folder 5
Eisenhower, Dwight D.Office held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: "Tom H. Parks"Writer's location: Gettysburg, PA
July 5, 1966
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
"A discussion of our national morals." With Free Franked Envelope. Rudin # P-52
Box 4 Folder 6
Fillmore, MillardOffice held: As Comptroller of New York StateAddressee: Hiram C. DayWriter's location: Albany, NY
June 9, 1848
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
Having just heard of his nomination for Vice President on the 1848 ticket of Taylor/Fillmore. Included is a one page letter dated 5/8/1890 from Hiram Day sending this letter to a Rev. Charles C. Pierce who had requested a Fillmore autograph. Rudin # P-53
Box 4 Folder 7
Fillmore, MillardOffice held: As Whig candidate for Vice PresidentAddressee: Joshua R. GiddingsWriter's location: Albany, NY
July 7, 1848
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Concedes the right of the public to examine and criticize his past political conduct. Rudin # P-54
Box 4 Folder 8
Fillmore, MillardOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Lydia H. Sigourney, PoetWriter's location: Buffalo, NY
January 1, 1860
Scope and Contents
Free Franked Envelope. Rudin # P-55
Box 4 Folder 9
Fillmore, MillardOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Baltimore political committeeWriter's location: Buffalo, NY
October 20, 1860
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Gives his reasons for not speaking at a rally for Bell & Everett but he will give them his vote. Rudin # P-56
Box 4 Folder 10
Ford, Gerald
2006, 2007
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Ford memorial envelopes, sheet of 41-cent stamps, first day of issue envelope with 41-cent Ford stamp.
Box 4 Folder 11
Ford, GeraldOffice held: As CongressmanAddressee: Thomas E. GoertnerWriter's location: Congress, Washington, D.C.
February 7, 1967
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"Concerning Communist teaching in New York schools." With Free Franked Envelope. Rudin # P-57
Box 4 Folder 12
Ford, GeraldOffice held: As CongressmanAddressee: Ed HornburgWriter's location: Congress, Washington, D.C.
April 20, 1970
Pages: 1 1/3
Scope and Contents
On impeaching Justice Douglas, postal rates, space exploration, and corruption among high government officials ("even high officers...are subject to prosecution when they violate their trust"). Rudin # P-58
Box 4 Folder 13
Ford, GeraldOffice held: As CongressmanAddressee: Ms. Joyce VeneklaseWriter's location: Congress, Washington, D.C.
February 5, 1973
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Comments on abortion. Rudin # P-59
Box 4 Folder 14
Ford, GeraldOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Press ReleaseWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
May 15, 1975
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
S.S. Mayaguez Affair. Rudin # P-60
Box 4 Folder 15
Ford, GeraldOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Henry Bellmon, SenatorWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
February 21, 1976
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
Outlines his economic policies and his budget proposals. Rudin # P-61
Ford, Gerald
1979
Scope and Contents
"A Time To Heal" Harper and Row, New York, NY, Signed copy. See separated material below. Rudin # P-62
Box 4 Folder 16
Ford, GeraldOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Neil Bogart
March 27, 1980
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses the possibility of a candidacy for President. Rudin # P-63
Box 4 Folder 17
Ford, GeraldOffice held: As ex-PresidentWriter's location:
February 3, 1997
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Warren Commission conclusions. Rudin # P-64
Box 20
Ford, Gerald
2006
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
The New York Times reporting Ford's death.
Box 4 Folder 18
Garfield, JamesOffice held: As CongressmanAddressee: Mr. E.B. TaylorWriter's location: Washington. D.C.
December 22, 1863
Pages: 3 1/2
Scope and Contents
Expresses sympathy for a friend's financial difficulties and offers a loan. Talks about the loss of his child. Tells of his first term in Congress. Rudin # P-65
Box 4 Folder 19
Garfield, JamesOffice held: As CongressmanAddressee: Mr. A.B. Newburgh, Secy Bd of Public Works, Columbus, OhioWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
October 25, 1871
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
He is grateful to receive examples of his father's handwriting. Rudin # P-66
Box 4 Folder 20
Garfield, JamesOffice held: As U.S. Representative from OhioAddressee: Mrs. John A. DahlgrenWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
June 11, 1872
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Assails the influence of money in politics. Rudin # P-67
Box 4 Folder 21
Garfield, JamesOffice held: As U.S. Senator and Presidential CandidateAddressee: "John D. Long, Governor of Massachusetts"Writer's location: Mentor, Ohio
June 15, 1880
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
"The nomination was unsought and unexpected". Rudin # P-68
Box 4 Folder 22
Garfield, JamesOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Long Branch
September 20, 1881
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"President Garfield Dead" Broadside. Rudin # P-69
Box 12 Folder 10
Grant, Ulysses S.Office held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
June 10, 1872
Pages: 2, framed
Scope and Contents
Convenes the Congress to consider pressing matters. Original proclamation. Rudin # P-70
Box 4 Folder 23
Grant, Ulysses S.Office held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: H.A. Mumard?Writer's location: Galina, IL
August 31, 1880
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
Calls for universal suffrage. Rudin # P-71
Box 4 Folder 24
Harding, WarrenOffice held: No elective office heldAddressee:
December 30, 1908
Pages: 17
Scope and Contents
Handwritten speech manuscript about the ethics of bankers and the need for regulations.
Box 4 Folder 25
Harding, WarrenOffice held: No elective office heldAddressee: Mrs. J.F. DunbaughWriter's location: Frankfurt, Germany
April 1, 1909
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Humorous comment on his European church visits. Rudin # P-72
Box 4 Folder 26
Harding, WarrenOffice held: As U.S. SenatorAddressee: Howard N. BibleWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
August 25, 1917
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
Discusses Presidential war authority. Rudin # P-73
Box 4 Folder 27
Harding, WarrenOffice held: As Presidential candidateAddressee: Dr. H.M. DunlapWriter's location: Marion, Ohio
July 6, 1920
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
Maps out the "front porch" strategy for his 1920 Presidential run. From the Forbes Collection Part 4. Rudin # P-74
Box 4 Folder 28
Harding, WarrenOffice held: As President Addressee: Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, Republican National CommitteeWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
May 26, 1922
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Harding is politely chauvinistic in considering a woman to head the Dept. of Welfare. Rudin # P-75
Box 4 Folder 29
Harding, WarrenOffice held: PresidentAddressee: Harry Wilson WalkerWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
March 5, 1923
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Defends his choice of Harry New as Postmaster General. Rudin # P-76
Box 4 Folder 30
Harding, WarrenOffice held: As deceased PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
August 3, 1923
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Navy Department General Orders No. 111 announcing the death of Harding and the appointment of Calvin Coolidge as resident. Rudin # P-77
Box 4 Folder 31
Harrison, BenjaminOffice held: President-ElectAddressee: Senator John ShermanWriter's location: Indianapolis, IN
February 2, 1889
Pages: 2 1/2
Scope and Contents
Harrison struggles to fill his Cabinet posts with the right men. Included is a TLS in answer from Senator Sherman. Rudin # P-78
Box 9 Folder 7
Harrison, BenjaminOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Gov. McKinley and Gentlemen of the CommitteeWriter's location: Washington or Indianapolis?
June 1892
Pages: 7
Scope and Contents
Incumbent Harrison accepts the Republican Presidential nomination. From the Forbes Collection Part 3. Rudin # P-79
Box 4 Folder 32
Harrison, BenjaminOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
July 29, 1892
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Delineation of U.S. boundary with Canada. Rudin # P-80
Box 4 Folder 33
Harrison, William H.Office held: As Governor of Indiana TerritoryAddressee: Col. James HenryWriter's location: Vincennes
April 26, 1805
Pages: 2 3/4
Scope and Contents
Harrison prepares to acquire massive land holdings in Indiana Territory. Rudin # P-81
Box 10 Folder 4
Harrison, William H.Office held: As Senator - Chairman of Senate Committee on Military AffairsAddressee: James Barbour, Secy of WarWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
December 2, 1825
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Concerning unclaimed bounty lands due officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary War. Rudin # P-82
Box 5 Folder 1
Hayes, Rutherford B.Office held: As Presidential candidateWriter's location: House of Representatives
February 1, 1877
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Counting of the vote for President and Vice President. Rudin # P-83
Box 5 Folder 2
Hayes, Rutherford B.Office held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
June 12, 1879
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
Presidential pardon for a man convicted of manslaughter. Countersigned by William M. Everts, Secretary of State. Rudin # P-84
Box 5 Folder 3
Hayes, Rutherford B.Office held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: William ClarkWriter's location: Fremont, Ohio
August 8, 1892
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses his activities during his retirement. Rudin # P-85
Box 5 Folder 4
Hoover, HerbertOffice held: As Chairman of American Relief AdministrationAddressee: Kent Perkins, Director of Publicity for Mass.Writer's location: New York, NY
June 25, 1920
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Hoover says it is an honor to be thought of as a possible President. Outlines his political philosophy. Rudin # P-86
Box 9 Folder 2
Hoover, HerbertOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Dr. Richard L. Weil, University of Wisconsin"Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
November 6, 1930
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Presidential Proclamation of Thanksgiving Day. Also included is a Hoover medallion. Rudin # P-87
Box 9 Folder 9
Hoover, HerbertOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
January 5, 1933
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Proclamation announcing the death of Calvin Coolidge. Countersigned by Henry Stimson, Secretary of State. Rudin # P-88
Box 5 Folder 5
Hoover, HerbertOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Henry L. StoddardWriter's location:
April 28, 1933
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Reacts eight weeks after surrendering The White House to FDR. Rudin # P-89
Box 5 Folder 6
Hoover, HerbertOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: "Wheeler McMillen,Editor of The Farm Journal"Writer's location: The Waldorf Astoria, NY
November 5, 1942
Pages: 7
Scope and Contents
States his views in support of a food administrator during WWII, preferably the Secretary of Agriculture. Includes Hoover cover letter, Hoover statement, and statement, "The Importance of Food in this War" from H.B. Frese to Mr. Pate. Rudin # P-90
Box 5 Folder 7
Hoover, HerbertOffice held: As ex-PresidentWriter's location: The Waldorf Astoria, NY
February 9, 1950
Pages: 3 1/2.
Scope and Contents
Reading copy of speech given when receiving the Moles Award. "The Moles 10th Annual Award Dinner". Rudin # P-91
Box 5 Folder 8
Jackson, AndrewOffice held: As Major GeneralAddressee: Samuel JusticeWriter's location: Fort Jackson
July 26, 1814
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
Remitting the death sentence on a deserter. Rudin # P-92
Box 5 Folder 9
Jackson, AndrewOffice held: As Major GeneralAddressee: Samuel CarswellWriter's location: Nashville, TN
February 23, 1817
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding his nephew's admission to West Point. Rudin # P-92A
Box 5 Folder 10
Jefferson, Thomas
1954, 1968, 1976
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Two commemorative envelopes with 6 first day of issue 1-cent stamps, one commemorative envelope with four 2-cent stamps, one envelope with four 13-cent stamps.
Box 5 Folder 10A
Jefferson, ThomasOffice held: As Secretary of StateWriter's location: New York, NY
August 2, 1790
Pages: 1, framed
Scope and Contents
Act of Congress pertaining to the procuring of seals for the Court system. Rudin # P-93
Box 21
Johnson, AndrewOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
May 8, 1866
Pages: 1, framed
Scope and Contents
Commissioning Edward D. Townsend as Brevet Major General. Rudin # P-94
Box 14
Johnson, AndrewOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
April 11, 1868
Pages: 1, framed
Scope and Contents
Impeachment Ticket. Rudin # P-95
Box 11
Johnson, Andrew
1868
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
New York Times paper on impeachment acquittal.
Box 5 Folder 11
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As Senate Majority LeaderAddressee: "Robert K. Pepper - News Editor, Fort Meyers News Press"Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
July 22, 1957
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Discusses how to handle Russia. See Nixon letter of 5/14/57 also written to Pepper. Rudin # P-96
Box 5 Folder 12
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As SenatorAddressee: H. Lane ChandlerWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
September 1, 1959
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Explains what America means to him. Rudin # P-97
Box 5 Folder 13
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "James Roosevelt, House of Representatives"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
1960-1965
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
The issue of equal rights for African Americans. Rudin # P-98
Box 5 Folder 13
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As Senate Democratic Leader Addressee: James RooseveltWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
November 17, 1960
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Grateful for your warm message. (Johnson had just won the Vice Presidency under Kennedy). Rudin # P-101
Box 5 Folder 13
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: James RooseveltWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
December 1963
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Birthday Congratulations to Roosevelt. Rudin # P-100
Box 5 Folder 13
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: James Roosevelt Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
Oct. 1964
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Election campaign letter. (Johnson is running for President). Rudin # P-99
Box 5 Folder 13
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: James RooseveltWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
No Date
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Thanks Roosevelt for his birthday greeting. Rudin # P-102
Box 5 Folder 14
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Eugene G. Mattison Jr., Administrative Director, Plans for Progress"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
December 16, 1966
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses "providing equal opportunity for all our citizens". Rudin # P-103
Box 5 Folder 15
Johnson, LyndonOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
June 19, 1967
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding nomination of Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court. Rudin # P-104
Box 5 Folder 16
Kennedy, John F.
1961, 1964, 1967
Stamps
Scope and Contents
JFK "Life in Stamps" envelopes and stamps, photograph with 5 cent stamp, inauguration envelope and stamp.
Box 5 Folder 17
Kennedy, John F.Office held: As SenatorAddressee: Mr. C.P. CronkWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
February 1, 1954
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Concerning the Bricker Resolution and congressional salaries. Rudin # P-105
Box 5 Folder 18
Kennedy, John F.Office held: As SenatorAddressee: "Mrs. A.E. Cassidy, Chairman Mass. State Fed. of Women's Clubs"Writer's location: "U.S. Senate Washington, D.C."
February 21, 1957
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"I most emphatically favor non-discriminatory treatment of women". Rudin # P-105A
Box 5 Folder 19
Kennedy, John F.Office held: As SenatorAddressee: Arthur Krock, N.Y. Times and William E. DuganWriter's location: "U.S. Senate Washington, D.C."
July 31, 1957
Scope and Contents
Discussing his stands and those of his father. See also Bishop Fulton Sheen letter to William E. Dugan in collection #6875. Rudin # P-105B
Box 5 Folder 20
"Kennedy, John F. (Janet Travell, M.D.)"Office held: As SenatorAddressee: Dr. Janet Travell to Robert F. KennedyWriter's location:
July 11, 1960
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Re: John F. Kennedy's health. Rudin # P-106
Box 5 Folder 21
Kennedy, John F.Office held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
January 21, 1961
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
President Kennedy's schedule of appointments during his first day in office. Rudin # P-107
Box 5 Folder 22
Kennedy, John F. (Janet Travell, M.D.)Office held: As PresidentAddressee: "Leonard Lyons, New York Post"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
October 11, 1961
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Reacting to the market for his signature. Rudin # P-108
Box 5 Folder 23
Kennedy, John F.Office held: As PresidentAddressee: Speaker of the House of RepresentativesWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
April 11, 1963
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Amendment to the budget (for foreign assistance) for fiscal year 1964. Rudin # P-109
Box 19 Folder 5, 6
Kennedy, John F.
November 22-25, 1963
9 sheets of various lengths, approx 8 1/2" wide by approx 99" in total length66 apx. 8 1/2" x 11" photos
Scope and Contents
Original Associated Press Teletypes. Mainly of the events of Nov. 24, 1963. Photos show events from Nov. 22 to Nov. 25, 1963. Rudin # P-110
Box 19 Folder 4
Kennedy, John F.
November 22-25, 1963
100 pages, various sizes
Scope and Contents
Original Associated Press Teletypes. Mainly of the events of Nov. 22 (Friday), Nov. 23 (Saturday) and Nov. 25 (Monday), 1963. Rudin # P-111
Box 16
Kennedy, John F.
November 1963
9 rolls
Scope and Contents
Original Teletype rolls, regarding the assassination. Rudin # P-112
Box 19 Folder 3
Kennedy, John F.
November 1963
30+ pages, 2 photos
Scope and Contents
Original UPI/AP Teletypes. Received on teletype machines of the Santa Barbara News-Press. Together with two original AP wire photos as received by the Santa Barbara News-Press. Rudin # P-113
Box 19 Folder 2
Kennedy, John F.
November 1963
32 pages, various sizes,
Scope and Contents
Original AP Teletypes regarding the assassination. Rudin # P-114
Box 19 Folder 1
Kennedy, John F.
November 1963
40 pages, various sizes
Scope and Contents
Original AP Teletypes regarding the assassination. Rudin # P-115
Box 17
Kennedy, John F.
November 22, 1963
8 rolls, apx. 100 ft +, 12 individual "tear off" sheets -
Scope and Contents
Original UPI Teletypes, the entire day of the assassination is chronicled. Rudin # P-116
Box 11
Kennedy, John F.
November 23-26, 1963, 1964
6 newspapers
Scope and Contents
6 copies of the New York Times and one copy of the Dallas Times Herald covering the assassination.
Box 5 Folder 23A
Madison, JamesOffice held: As Secretary of StateAddressee: Governor of MassachusettsWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
September 24, 1804
Pages: 1, framed
Scope and Contents
Announcement of the passage of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Rudin # P-117
Box 10 Folder 5
Madison, JamesOffice held: As President - Also signed by Robert Smith, Secy of State and Caesar Rodney, Atty GeneralWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
April 20, 1810
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Patent for an early form of carbon paper. Rudin # P-118
Box 5 Folder 23B
Madison, JamesOffice held: As President Also signed by James Monroe, Secy of StateAddressee: Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
June 15, 1815
Pages: 1, framed
Scope and Contents
Ship's passport for the Brig Calypso of Boston. See also Tyler for Sea Letter. Rudin # P-119
Box 5 Folder 24
McKinley, WilliamOffice held: As CongressmanAddressee: Mr. J.N. TaylorWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
July 18, 1890
Pages: 1 1/4
Scope and Contents
Writes concerning the upcoming campaign. Rudin # P-120
Box 5 Folder 25
McKinley, WilliamOffice held: As Governor of OhioAddressee: "John D. Long, Governor of Massachusetts"Writer's location: Canton, Ohio
January 25, 1896
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
McKinley working on forming his Cabinet almost ten months before being elected. Rudin # P-121
Box 5 Folder 26
McKinley, WilliamOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Honorable C.K. Davis, U.S. Senator"Writer's location: "Executive Mansion Washington, D.C. "
1898
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Soliciting Davis to be a member of Paris Peace Commission to end Spanish American War. Rudin # P-122
Box 9 Folder 1
McKinley, William
September 1901
Newspapers
Scope and Contents
New York Tribune and The Franklin Sentinel coverage of assassination of McKinley.
Box 11
McKinley, William
September 14, 1901
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
The Sun coverage of McKinley's death.
Box 9 Folder 8
Monroe, JamesOffice held: As Secy of StateWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
June 26, 1812
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Privateer Agreement for the ship "Union of Philadelphia". Rudin # P-123
Box 5 Folder 27
Monroe, JamesOffice held: As Secy of StateWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
August 28, 1812
Pages: 1, framed
Scope and Contents
Additional instructions to the public and private armed vessels of the United States. Rudin # P-124
Box 10 Folder 6
Monroe, JamesOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: John GatesWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
November 27, 1817
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Land grant rewarded to Private John Gates. Rudin # P-125
Box 5 Folder 28
Monroe, James
1954, 1958
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Commemorative envelopes with 5-cent stamps and 3-cent stamps.
Box 5 Folder 29
Nixon, Richard
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Commemorative and memorial envelopes and stamps.
Box 5 Folder 30
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As Lieutenant Commander, U.S. NavyAddressee: "Roy O. Day - Chairman 12th Congressional District"Writer's location: Middle River, Maryland
November 29, 1945
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Prepares for his run for public office. Rudin # P-126
Box 6 Folder 1
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As Vice PresidentAddressee: Robert K. Pepper - News Editor, Fort Meyers News PressWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
May 14, 1957
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Discusses how to handle Russia. See Lyndon Johnson letter of 7/22/57, also written to Mr. Pepper. Rudin # P-127
Box 6 Folder 2
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As candidate for Governor of CaliforniaAddressee: Congressman Bob WilsonWriter's location:
May 14, 1962
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Proper governance demands "political leaders of absolute probity and judgement". Rudin # P-128
Box 6 Folder 3
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As LawyerAddressee: Jimmy BottomsWriter's location: New York, NY
February 3, 1964
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Discusses the office of the Vice Presidency. Rudin # P-129
Box 6 Folder 4
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As President?Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
January 20, 1969
Scope and Contents
Inauguration Envelope. Rudin # P-130
Box 6 Folder 5
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As President Addressee: Senator Jennings RandolphWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
April 11, 1970
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding Carswell appointment to the Supreme Court. Rudin # P-131
Box 6 Folder 6
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
1974
Scope and Contents
Official printed ticket to impeachment. Rudin # P-132
Box 6 Folder 7
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Congressman Albert H. QuieWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
February 20, 1974
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding resigning the Presidency. Rudin # P-133
Box 6 Folder 8
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As Presidential candidateWriter's location:
August 9, 1974
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Announcing Nixon's resignation and Ford's ascension to office. Rudin # P-134
Box 13 Folder 7
Nixon, Richard
August 9, 1974
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
The New York Times coverage of Nixon's resignation.
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As ex-PresidentWriter's location: New York, NY
1985
Scope and Contents
"No More Vietnams". Signed copy. Arbor House, New York. Also included is an unsigned copy. See separated material below. Rudin # P-135
Box 6 Folder 9
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Lee EdwardsWriter's location: New York, NY
February 22, 1985
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Review the American role in Vietnam. Rudin # P-136
Box 6 Folder 10
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Senator Paul SimonWriter's location: New York, NY
August 16, 1985
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding exchange programs with Russia. Rudin # P-137
Box 6 Folder 11
Nixon, RichardOffice held: No elective office heldAddressee: Patrick J. HillingsWriter's location: New York City
January 26, 1988
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Contains commentary about the media and "beating them".
Box 6 Folder 12
Nixon, RichardOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Senator Daniel Patrick MoynihanWriter's location: Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 16, 1990
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Discusses race relations. Rudin # P-138
Box 13 Folder 10
Nixon, Richard
April 23, 1994
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
New York Times coverage of Nixon's death.
Box 6 Folder 13
Obama, Barack
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Commemorative envelopes with 42-cent stamps, foreign stamps, inaugural covers, and note cards with stamps.
Obama, BarackOffice held: Addressee: Writer's location: "Crown Publishers New York, NY"
2006
Scope and Contents
"The Audacity of Hope". See separated material below. Rudin # P-138A
Box 11
Obama, Barack
2009
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
The New York Times special publication of inaugurations, from Washington to Obama. Rudin # N-16
Box 20
Obama, Barack
2008-2009
Newspapers
Scope and Contents
Four newspapers/magazines on the election and inauguration. Rudin # N-16
Box 21
Obama, Barack
November 5, 2008
Scope and Contents
Press plate announcing Obama's win.
Box 6 Folder 14
Pierce, FranklinOffice held: As CongressmanAddressee: Pierce's FatherWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
December 23, 1835
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Concerning his attention to religious service, public and private. Pierce's letter is a continuation of a letter written by his brother, also to their father. Rudin # P-139
Box 6 Folder 15
Pierce, FranklinOffice held: As Brigadier GeneralAddressee: Endorses letter of Lt. Col. Joshua HowardWriter's location: Chapultepec, Mexico
September 26, 1847
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Howard's letter recommends promotions and Certificates of Merit for bravery following the Battle of Churubusco and Chapultepec. Rudin # P-140
Box 6 Folder 16
Pierce, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
June 2, 1856
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Proclamation concerning the boundary between the United States and Mexico. Rudin # P-141
Box 6 Folder 17
Polk, JamesOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
December 26, 1848
Pages: 1, framed
Scope and Contents
Orders that the battle flags captured during the Mexican War be deposited at West Point. Rudin # P-142
Box 6 Folder 18
Reagan, Ronald
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Commemorative envelopes and stamps.
Box 6 Folder 19
Reagan, RonaldOffice held: Probably as Governor of CaliforniaAddressee: Tom Reed
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Thinks U.S. foreign policy should be "a little hard nosed". Rudin # P-143
Box 6 Folder 20
Reagan, RonaldOffice held: As Governor of CaliforniaAddressee: Sgt. Ernie A. SiegristWriter's location: Sacramento, CA
June 28, 1967
Pages: 2 1/2
Scope and Contents
Response to an angry serviceman in Vietnam. Rudin # P-144
Box 6 Folder 21
Reagan, RonaldOffice held: As Governor of CaliforniaAddressee: George F. BarrettWriter's location: Sacramento, CA
October 13, 1967
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Returns a campaign contribution. Rudin # P-145
Box 8 Folder 22
Reagan, RonaldOffice held: As Governor of CaliforniaAddressee: Mike FitchettWriter's location: Sacramento, CA
August 5, 1969
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Comments on the reform of the Electoral College. Rudin # P-146
Box 6 Folder 23
Reagan, RonaldOffice held: As Governor of CaliforniaAddressee: Mrs. Donald S. BoltonWriter's location: Sacramento, CA
January 4, 1971
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses tax relief. Rudin # P-147
Box 6 Folder 24
Reagan, RonaldOffice held: As ex-Governor of CaliforniaAddressee: Lloyd E. RohrkeWriter's location: Los Angeles, CA
June 9, 1975
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Has soured on being a legislator. "anyway it's not for me." Rudin # P-148
Box 6 Folder 25
Reagan, RonaldOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: The Honorable and Mrs. James BradyWriter's location: (Likely California)
November 24, 1993
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Congratulations on the passage of the Brady Bill. Rudin # P-149
Box 6 Folder 26
Roosevelt, Franklin
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Commemorative envelopes and stamps
Box 6 Folder 27
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: No public office heldAddressee: Mrs. Teresa GrahamWriter's location: Hyde Park, NY
December 4, 1924
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Outlines his plan for strengthening the Democratic Party. Rudin # P-150
Box 6 Folder 28
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As Governor of New YorkAddressee: Mrs. C.F. WertzWriter's location: Albany, NY
February 3, 1930
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
The definition of ideal citizenship. Rudin # P-151
Box 6 Folder 29
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As Governor of New YorkAddressee: Mr. H.S. WellmanWriter's location: Albany, NY
January 14, 1931
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding the Patients Aid Fund at the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. From the Dr. Joseph Plaud Collection. Rudin # P-152
Box 6 Folder 30
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As Governor of New YorkAddressee: Walter L. BennettWriter's location: Albany, NY
February 15, 1932
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Response to a detractor. Rudin # P-152A
Box 6 Folder 31
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As Governor of New YorkAddressee: Lewis A. LincolnWriter's location: Albany, NY
February 19, 1932
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
I am a Democrat "by conviction". Rudin # P-153
Box 6 Folder 32
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As Governor of New YorkAddressee: Mr. W.F. BussellWriter's location: Albany, NY
February 26, 1932
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding the Square Deal, Democratic Principles, and the suffering American people. Rudin # P-154
Box 6 Folder 33
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: President
March 4, 1933
Scope and Contents
Program for the Inaugural Ceremonies.
Box 7 Folder 1
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "George Creel, Colliers Magazine"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
September 19, 1935
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
An early trial balloon in FDR's battle against the Supreme Court. See also FDR letter of 12/18/36. Rudin # P-155
Box 7 Folder 2
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Basil O'ConnorWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
November 16, 1936
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"The national fight against Infantile Paralysis cannot cease. It must go on!" Rudin # P-156
Box 7 Folder 3
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Samuel I. Rosenman, Roosevelt's Speech Writer"Writer's location: On U.S.S. Indianapolis
December 10, 1936
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
FDR misses Rosenman's speech writing expertise. Rudin # P-157
Box 7 Folder 4
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Basil O'ConnorWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
December 18, 1936
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Prepares to manipulate the press. See also FDR letter of 9/19/35. Rudin # P-158
Box 7 Folder 5
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Norman Thomas, Socialist Party Leader"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
December 25, 1937
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Regarding the export of arms to Spain during the Spanish Civil War. Rudin # P-159
Box 7 Folder 6
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: William S. Paley, President, Columbia Broadcasting SystemWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
April 22, 1938
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
FDR praises Paley for keeping the radio airwaves open for public and political discussions. Rudin # P-160
Box 7 Folder 6a
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Gutzon BorglumWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
May 19, 1938
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Roosevelt writes to Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mount Rushmore, concerning the Monument's creation and funding. Rudin # P-160AA
Box 7 Folder 7
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Heads of All Departments and Independent EstablishmentsWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
September 3, 1941
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Directive relating to the employment of negroes in the Federal Civil Service. Rudin # P-160A
Box 7 Folder 8
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Martin C. SweeneyWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
October 19, 1943
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
FDR sends sly thanks for a gift of liquor. Rudin # P-161
Box 7 Folder 9
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Dr. Harry L. HopkinsWriter's location: Warm Springs, GA
December 8, 1944
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
FDR pokes fun at Thomas Dewey's mustache. From the Dr. Joseph Plaud Collection. Rudin # P-162
Box 7 Folder 9a
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Edwin B. WilsonWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
April 4, 1945
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Eight days prior to his death, Roosevelt sends greetings to All Souls Universalist Church, Brooklyn. He then states, "not one of the least of our cherished freedoms is freedom of conscience. It is a cornerstone of our national happiness -- a freedom which we are now defending and shall always defend as a bullwork of democracy and civilization." Also includes letter from Matthew Connelly to Cornelius Greenway, Acknowledgement of Greenway's letter of April 21, 1945, probably requesting a message from the President, which had already been sent before Roosevelt's death (dated April 27, 1945). Rudin # P-163
Box 7 Folder 10
Roosevelt, FranklinOffice held: As deceased PresidentWriter's location:
April 13, 1945
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Official naval teletype announcing death of FDR. Rudin # P-164
Box 13 Folder 6
Roosevelt, Franklin
1845
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
Philadelphia Inquirer coverage of Roosevelt's death and Truman's oath.
Box 7 Folder 11
Roosevelt, Theodore
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Commemorative stamps and envelopes.
Box 7 Folder 12
Roosevelt, TheodoreOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Honorable Morris K. Jessup, President, Chamber of Commerce State of New York"Writer's location: "Executive Mansion Washington, D.C."
October 15, 1901
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Declines to speak at the Chamber of Commerce "until my message goes before Congress". Rudin # P-165
Box 7 Folder 13
Roosevelt, TheodoreOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: "Mr. O.K. Davis, New York Times"Writer's location: """The Outlook"" New York, NY"
May 31, 1911
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"No situation could arise which would make it possible for me to accept a nomination next year". See also letter of 12/14/1911 - from the Forbes Collection - Part 6. Rudin # P-166
Box 7 Folder 14
Roosevelt, TheodoreOffice held: As ex-PresidentWriter's location: New York, NY
October 10, 1911
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Made out to Harvard Alumni Association. Rudin # P-167
Box 7 Folder 15
Roosevelt, TheodoreOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: J.M. HummelWriter's location: """The Outlook"" New York, NY"
December 14, 1911
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"I do not want to be nominated for any office". See also letter of 5/31/1911. Rudin # P-168
Box 7 Folder 16
Roosevelt, TheodoreOffice held: As ex-President about to be nominated by the new Progressive PartyAddressee: Lady GregoryWriter's location: New York, NY
July 2, 1912
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses his feelings as Progressive candidate in the 1912 presidential election. Included is a TLS (secretarially signed) dated 10/19/1912. From the hospital, Roosevelt mentions campaigning and the unsuccessful assassination attempt on his life. Rudin # P-169
Box 7 Folder 17
Roosevelt, TheodoreOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: "Dr. Henry Waldo Coe, Senator from Oregon"Writer's location: New York, NY
November 7, 1914
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"The public at large had gotten tired of all of us reformers and especially of me". Rudin # P-170
Box 9 Folder 10
Taft, William H.Office held: As PresidentWriter's location:
August 22, 1911
Pages: 24
Scope and Contents
Archive consisting of two drafts of Taft's "Special Message of the President of the United States, Returning Without Approval House Bill No. 12812. An Act to reduce the duties on Manufacture of Cotton". Rudin # P-171
Box 7 Folder 18
Taft, William H. Addressee: Walter SmithWriter's location: Washington, DC.
November 9, 1912
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Taft discusses his loss to Woodrow Wilson in the 1912 election.
Box 7 Folder 19
Taft, William H.Office held: "As ex-President and Professor of Law, Yale University"Addressee: S.G. BayneWriter's location: New Haven, CT
September 20, 1913
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses losing some of his weight. Rudin # P-172
Box 7 Folder 20
Taft, William H.Office held: As ex-President and Joint Chairman of the National War Labor BoardAddressee: "Clarence H. Kelsey, President, Title Guarantee and Trust Co."Writer's location: Pointe-au-Pic, Quebec, Canada
August 4, 1918
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
Sees a long war continuing, discusses Russia and Germany, calls for a larger American draft. Rudin # P-173
Box 7 Folder 21
Taft, William H.Office held: "As ex-President and Professor of Law, Yale University"Addressee: "Dudley E. Waters, President Grand Rapids Bank"Writer's location: New Haven, CT
November 17, 1919
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Discusses sound education and the formation of educational funds. Rudin # P-174
Box 7 Folder 22
Taft, William H.Office held: As ex-President and Chief Justice of the United StatesAddressee: "Clarence H. Kelsey, President, Title Guarantee and Trust Co."Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
October 6, 1922
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Regarding his High Court colleagues. Rudin # P-175
Box 7 Folder 23
Taft, William H.Office held: As ex-President and Chief Justice of the United StatesAddressee: Honorable Charles G. WashburnWriter's location: Pointe-au-Pic Quebec, Canada
September 23, 1927
Pages: 2 1/2
Scope and Contents
Acknowledges his 70th birthday; discusses what he would like to do in his remaining years. Rudin # P-176
Taylor, ZacharyOffice held: As Major GeneralWriter's location:
1846, During Mexican War
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Part of a Pay Voucher including servants.
Box 7 Folder 24
Taylor, ZacharyOffice held: As Major GeneralAddressee: Mr. S.C. HoldenWriter's location: Camp near Monterray, Mexico
June 29, 1847
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Citizens of Batavia, NY endorse Taylor for President. He says that there are much better men than himself who are qualified. With newspaper article. Rudin # P-178
Box 7 Folder 25
Truman, Harry
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Envelope with stamps.
Box 7 Folder 26
Truman, HarryOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Senator Walter F. GeorgeWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
August 25, 1945
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Reviews troop redeployment at war's end. Rudin # P-179
Box 13 Folder 5
Truman, Harry
1848
Newspaper
Scope and Contents
Chicago Daily Tribune of the election.
Box 7 Folder 27
Truman, HarryOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: David H. MorganWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
July 16, 1948
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Ridicules the hypocritical Republican platform. Rudin # P-180
Box 7 Folder 28
Truman, HarryOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: "Cabinet Room The White House Washington, D.C."
August 12, 1948
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Authorizing loan for construction of U.N. Headquarters in N.Y. City. Rudin # P-181
Box 7 Folder 29
Truman, HarryOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Wilbur J. AbellWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
April 4, 1950
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"We have tried to arrange things so that (Margaret) would attain that success on merit". Rudin # P-182
Box 7 Folder 30
Truman, HarryOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Barney Nover The Denver Post"Writer's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
November 4, 1950
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Refers to his attempted assassination. Rudin # P-183
Box 7 Folder 31
Truman, HarryOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: Edward D. McKimWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
April 14, 1951
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
On the firing of MacArthur. From the Forbes Collection - Part Six. Rudin # P-184
Box 7 Folder 32
Truman, HarryOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Paul V. LutzWriter's location: Independence, Missouri
June 22, 1959
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Former Presidents are discarded. Rudin # P-185
Box 7 Folder 33
Truman, HarryOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Winston NormanWriter's location: Independence, Missouri
January 1960
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Says "No" to running for President in 1960. Included is a copy of a letter from Norman to Truman (1/8/1950) asking him to accept the Presidential nomination. Envelope of Truman letter has a printed Free Frank signature. Rudin # P-186
Box 7 Folder 34
Truman, HarryOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Honorable Leonor K. SullivanWriter's location: Independence, Missouri
October 5, 1960
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
Vigorously campaigns for the Democratic Presidential ticket of John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Rudin # P-187
Box 7 Folder 34a
Truman, HarryOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Edmund G. Brown, Governor, CaliforniaWriter's location: Independence, Missouri
October 19, 1966
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Truman comments on the political wisdom of the American people. Also includes unsigned copy of another letter to Truman from Brown, "I lost, but your letter was of tremendous help. I should have had the sense you had and not run for a third term"... Rudin # P-188
Box 7 Folder 35
Truman, HarryOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Robert LovettWriter's location: Independence, Missouri
August 5, 1970
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
How a teacher should communicate with students. Envelope has printed Free Frank Signature. Rudin # P-189
Box 8 Folder 1
Truman, HarryOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Miss. Maria SmithWriter's location: Independence, Missouri
December 9, 1970
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Explains the "S" in his name. Envelope has printed Free Frank Signature. Rudin # P-190
Box 8 Folder 1A
Tyler, JohnOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location:
November 10, 1841
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Four Language Sea Letter for the Bark "Elizabeth" for a whaling voyage. Rudin # P-191
Box 8 Folder 2
Tyler, JohnOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Robert Tyler (his son)Writer's location: Sherwood Forest
January 19, 1849
Pages: 1 1/2
Scope and Contents
Mourns the loss of his grandson to cholera. Rudin # P-192
Box 9 Folder 3
Van Buren, MartinOffice held: As Secretary of StateWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
July 13, 1829
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
Certificate of Copyright for the book "Sketches of Naval Life". Rudin # P-193
Box 8 Folder 3
Van Buren, MartinOffice held: As Vice PresidentAddressee: William C. RivesWriter's location: Washington, D.C.
February 14, 1836
Pages: 2
Scope and Contents
Reports on diplomatic affairs involving France and Great Britain. Rudin # P-194
Box 8 Folder 4
Van Buren, MartinOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: Henry D. GilpinWriter's location: Lindenwald
June 10, 1856
Pages: 4
Scope and Contents
Political letter on the 1856 Presidential Election, Van Buren's relationship with James Buchanan, and the Democratic Party's chances in New York State. Rudin # P-195
Box 8 Folder 5
Washington, George
1939, 1982
Stamps
Scope and Contents
Commemorative stamps.
Box 8 Folder 6
Washington, GeorgeOffice held: As ex-Commander of the Continental ArmyAddressee: Colonel John FitzpatrickWriter's location: Mount Vernon
November 26, 1785
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
The toil of a legislator re: the Potomac Company. Not in "Writings" ed. J.C. Fitzpatrick. Rudin # P-196
Box 8 Folder 7
Wilson, WoodrowOffice held: "As Professor of Law and Politics, Princeton University"Addressee: Frank Walter BrooksWriter's location: "Judd Haven, Ontario, Canada"
September 11, 1900
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
On the Constitution as a living document. Included with this letter is correspondence regarding its possible sale to Thomas Madigan in 1936. Madigan was a well known autograph dealer of his day who wrote a book titled "Word Shadows of the Great". Rudin # P-197
Box 8 Folder 8
Wilson, WoodrowOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
March 1916
Pages: 2 1/2
Scope and Contents
In the wake of Pershing's pursuit of Pancho Villa, Wilson tries to manage the press. From the Forbes Collection - Part One. Rudin # P-198
Box 8 Folder 9
Wilson, WoodrowOffice held: As PresidentWriter's location: "The White House Washington, D.C."
January 29, 1917
Pages: 3
Scope and Contents
Vote of the Immigration Bill. H.R. 10384. Rudin # P-199
Box 8 Folder 10
Wilson, WoodrowOffice held: As PresidentAddressee: "Clarence Dillon, War Industries Board "Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
September 6, 1919
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
First "dollar a year men" check. Countersigned by Bernard Baruch. Rudin # P-200
Box 8 Folder 11
Wilson, WoodrowOffice held: As ex-PresidentAddressee: "Eleanor Wilson McAdoo (Wilson's Daughter)"Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
December 18, 1922
Pages: 1
Scope and Contents
"In spite of breakdown and political persecution, I realize that I am the most fortunate man in the world". Rudin # P-201