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Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Hugh S. Gibson, July 18, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Hugh S. Gibson, dated July 18, 1942. Within, Wilson requests Gibson's aid in recalling his years within the Department of State for his memoir.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John V. A. Macmurray, July 17, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to John V. A. MacMurray, dated July 17, 1942. Within, Wilson expresses his desire to see MacMurray and recounts his progress with his memoir.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Charles Lyon Chandler, July 17, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Charles Lyon Chandler, dated July 17, 1942. Within, Wilson requests Chandler's aid in recalling his time within the government for his memoirs.

Letter From Wilbur Forrest To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 14, 1942, Wilbur Forrest

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Wilbur Forrest addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 14, 1942. Within, Forrest laments the restriction of an age limit in aiding the war effort.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Carl A. Lohmann, May 21, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Carl A. Lohmann, dated May 21, 1942. Within, Wilson criticizes Yale's decision to nominate Robert A. Taft to the Alumni Fellows.

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Statements In Favor Of The Stamp Relief Plan, May 11, 1942, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1942 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Indian Agency Superintendent William Beyer thanks Beyer for sending copies of his letters to E.C. Stucke and R.L. Fraser, requesting statements on the merits of the Stamp Relief Plan. Langer writes that he will “put over the Stamp Plan permanently.”

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Christian H. Beitzel”

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Letter from William Beyer to R.L. Fraser and E.C. Stucke Regarding Statements in Favor of the Stamp Relief Plan, April 24, 1942

Letter From William Beyer To R.L. Fraser And E.C. Stucke Regarding Statements In Favor Of The Stamp Relief Plan, April 24, 1942, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

These two letter dated April 24, 1942 from Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent William Beyer to R.L. Fraser of Washburn, North Dakota (ND) and E.C. Stucke of Garrison, ND are identical except for the addressees. In them, Beyer explains tro each addressee that United States (US) Senator William Langer "desires statements from local business and professional men as to their opinion on the merits of the Stamp Relief Plan," and requests that he prepare such a statement and mail it to Langer in Washington, D.C.

Beyer adds that he and others at the Fort Berthold Agency are “very enthusiastic over the …

New Mexico's Struggles For Statehood, 1903-1907, Mary J. Masters

History ETDs

In a study of New Mexico's efforts to win statehood, the joint statehood period (1903 to 1907) presents unusual interest. It was during these years that an attempt was made on the part of the administration and certain congressional leaders to unite New Mexico and Arizona and admit them as one state. The period is a distinct episode in the struggle of New Mexico for admission in the union.

It is the purpose of this paper to trace the story of jointure, to discuss the origin of the policy, and to analyze the arguments of the opposing factions. Frequent reference …

Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding The Stamp Program On The Fort Berthold Reservation, January 26, 1942, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 26, 1942, from William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, acknowledges the receipt of Langer’s letter from January 20, 1942. Beyer thanks Langer for the enclosure copies of lists of Farmers’ Bulletins and writes that he will “be glad to keep you informed of the progress of the stamp relief plan on this reservation.”

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Stamp Plan Indians.”

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Letter from Senator Langer to William Beyer Regarding the Stamp Program on the Fort Berthold Reservation, January 20, 1942

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding The Stamp Program On The Fort Berthold Reservation, January 20, 1942, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 20, 1942, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer, Superintendent of the Forth Berthold Indian Agency, marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from January 7, 1942, reporting on the start of the food stamp program at Fort Berthold. Langer thanks Beyer and asks to hear from him further "regarding the developments of the program after it has been in operation a little longer time." Langer writes that he is enclosing “a few copies of lists of Farmers’ Bulletins." These enclosures were found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding The Start Of The Stamp Program, January 7, 1942, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 7, 1942 from Superintendent of Indian Affairs William Beyer to United States (US) Senator William Langer marks the receipt of Langer’s telegram from January 6, 1942, regarding when the stamp plan started. Beyer confirms that the stamp plan began on January 1, 1942, and the monthly consignment of stamps was received two days ago. Beyer writes that “it is not possible to state from experience how this plan will work,” though he believes “it will be a considerable improvement over the issuing of actual relief commodities.” The letter mentions it has been expensive to purchase relief …

Telegram From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding The Start Of The Stamp Program, January 6, 1942, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated January 6, 1942, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Superintendent of Indian Affairs William Beyer reads “Kindly advise whether stamp plan benefiting Indians was started January first. If so how is experiment progressing.”

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Letter from William Beyer to Senator Langer Regarding the Inauguration of a Food Stamp Plan for the Fort Berthold Reservation, April 8, 1941

Preliminary Thoughts For Memoirs Of An Ex-Diplomat, 1942, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A handwritten document containing the timeline of various traveling tours, written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1942. These timelines are in connection with his memoir entitled, "Memoirs of an Ex-Diplomat".

Ua3/2/1 Correspondence Re: James Oshiro, Wku President's Office - Garrett, Albert Chandler, Cordell Hull

WKU Administration Documents

Correspondence between WKU president Paul Garrett, A.B. Chandler, Cordell Hull and members of the U.S. Treasury Department regarding frozen assets of Ryokei Nakamura uncle of Japanese American student James Oshiro during World War II.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Clark M. Eichelberger, December 31, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Clark M. Eichelberger, dated December 31, 1941. Within, Wilson responds to Eichelberger's request for suggestions on the committee to Defend America.

Rowan County News - Diamond Jubilee Edition, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

County Histories of Kentucky

The Diamond Jubilee - Greater Morehead Edition of The Rowan County News published on December 11, 1941. This was also the first local edition published after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To F. H. Peter Cusick, November 2, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to F. H. Peter Cusick, dated November 2, 1941. Within, Wilson requests information about membership of the Fight for Freedom Committee in connection with an upcoming rally in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To The Editor Of The Waterbury American, October 30, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to the Editor of the Waterbury American, dated October 30, 1941. Within, Wilson condemns isolationist thought and argues for the continued need to support Britain in the war.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Editor Of The New York Times, October 14, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to the Editor of the New York Times, dated October 14, 1941. Within, Wilson discusses the dangers of isolationism and neutrality laws.

Letter From A. Liddon Graham To Chapter Heads, September 27, 1941, A. Liddon Graham

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from A. Liddon Graham addressed to the chapter heads of the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated September 27, 1941. Within, Graham calls for every chapter head to get petitions signed to attempt to repeal the Neutrality Act.

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Encephalitis Study Proposed In S.J. 104, September 18, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 18, 1941, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from September 2, 1941. Langer thanks Beyer and acknowledges Beyer’s views on S.J. 104. Langer assures Beyer that he will “leave nothing undone that I can do to get this legislation through.” Langer writes that his seating as a United States Senator is not yet settled and that he is “greatly handicapped in [his] work down here.” However, he pledges, he will “do [his] best under these circumstances.”

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Letter From Henry W. Hobson To Fight For Freedom Members, September 8, 1941, Henry W. Hobson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Henry W. Hobson addressed to members of the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated September 8, 1941. Within, Hobson calls for further financial contributions to aid the cause.

What's Happening In The Fight For Freedom, September 8, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter from the Fight for Freedom committee, dated September 8, 1941. Within, the latest war and chapter news is distilled to members.

Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding Encephalitis At Fort Berthold, September 2, 1941, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 2, 1941, from William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, advises that the Fort Berthold community is very interested in Senate Joint Resolution 104, which authorizes an appropriation of $3,000,000 for the study of encephalitis conducted by the Encephalitis Control Board under the United States Public Health Service. Beyer notes that there have been several cases of encephalitis at Fort Berthold and one case was treated at the local hospital. Beyer writes that he “is extremely interested in having this appropriation made.”

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Fight For Freedom Newsletter, August 25, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter entitled, "What's Happening in the Fight for Freedom", dated August 25, 1941. Within, the latest activities and concerns of the Fight For Freedom Committee are distilled.

What's Happening In The Fight For Freedom, August 12, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter from the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated August 12, 1941. Within, the latest chapter and international news are distilled for members.

Telegram From Alfred N. Phillips To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 11, 1941, Alfred N. Phillips Jr.

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed telegram from Alfred N. Phillips Jr. addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 11, 1941. Within, Phillips expresses the present concern from the National Headquarters of the Fight for Freedom committee regarding military service.

Statement Of Support, August 7, 1941, Henry W. Hobson, Ernest Angell, Clark M. Eichelberger

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed news release issuing a statement of support from the leaders of three anti-isolationist organizations, dated August 7, 1941. Within, Henry W. Hobson, Ernest Angell, and Clark M. Eichelberger write of their full support for the President and the unity of the American people in this cause.

What's Happening In The Fight For Freedom, July 26, 1941, Fight For Freedom Committee

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed newsletter from the Fight for Freedom Committee, dated July 26, 1941. Within is a schedule of chapter meetings and broadcasts as well as war news for members.

Letter From Alfred N. Phillips Jr. To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 24, 1941, Alfred N. Phillips Jr.

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Alfred N. Phillips Jr. addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 24, 1941. Within, Phillips informs Wilson that a merging of the Fight for Freedom Committee and Defend America chapter won't be possible.