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Letter From Archibald Douglas Turnbull To Hope Butler, April 3, 1940, A. D. Turnbull

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Archibald Douglas Turnbull addressed to Hope Butler, dated April 3, 1940. Within, Turnbull sends his thanks for the efforts given by Butler and her husband Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson for their work with Fighting Funds For Finland Inc.

Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To The Fighting Funds For Finland Committee, January 30, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a telegram from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to the Fighting Funds for Finland committee, dated January 30, 1940. Within, Wilson suggests appointing Harold Colee to represent Florida's efforts to supply munitions and other aid to Finland.

Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Herbert Hoover, January 28, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Herbert Hoover, dated January 28, 1940. Within, Wilson continues his advocacy efforts to send contribution funds for the relief and defense of Finland.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Herbert Hoover, January 28, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, A. D. Turnbull

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Herbert Hoover, dated January 28, 1940. Within, Wilson writes in another attempt to convince Herbert Hoover to allocate unrestricted financial contributions towards munitions and relief for Finland.

Telegram From Herbert Hoover To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 27, 1940, Herbert Hoover

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a telegram sent by Herbert Hoover and addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 27, 1940. Within, Hoover informs Wilson that his requested use of voluntary funds for munitions aid to Finland won't be possible.

Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Herbert Hoover, January 24, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a telegram from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Herbert Hoover, dated January 24, 1940. Within, Wilson advocates for contribution funds to be spent on munitions to aid Finland.

Untitled Speech Given To The Committee To Defend America By Aiding The Allies, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of an untitled speech transcript written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1940. Within, Wilson introduces two speakers and talks about the need to aid Britain as honorary chairman of the Waterbury chapter of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies.

Foreign Policy And National Defense, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of an essay entitled, "Foreign Policy and National Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson from circa 1940. Within, Wilson writes on the rejection of the current foreign and domestic policy being conducted under the Roosevelt administration.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A hand-written letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dating from circa 1940. Within, Wilson notes the need to aid British resistance with American military power.

Cover Page Of "Breton Bibliography", Gerhard Von Tevenar

Breton Nationalism

Cover page of "Breton Bibliography", published in 1940

Baptists - History In Kentucky, Works Progress Administration, Writer's Project

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of Baptists in the State of Kentucky.

Boyd County - General History, Works Progress Administration

County Histories of Kentucky

An article on the history and folklore of Boyd County, Kentucky by the Works Progress Administration.

Garrard County - General History, Works Progress Administration

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of Garrard County, Kentucky conducted by the Workers Progress Administration.

Johnson County - Facts, Works Progress Administration

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of facts related to Johnson County, Kentucky written by the Works Progress Administration.

Pendleton County - Place Names, E. S. Barton, Mary Louise Barton

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of place names in Pendleton County, Kentucky.

Woodford County - General History, Works Progress Administration, Historical Records Survey

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of Woodford County, Kentucky conducted by the Works Progress Administration.

Webster County - General History, Works Progress Administration

County Histories of Kentucky

A brief historical survey of Webster County, Kentucky that includes a list of community names and post offices.

Sergio De Benedetti Manuscript (English Translation), Sergio De Benedetti

Sergio De Benedetti Manuscript

The autobiography of a young physicist who left Italy after the passage of the Racial Laws in 1938. Written in 1941, this account covers the tumultuous years between the two world wars. English translation.

Sergio De Benedetti Manuscript, Sergio De Benedetti

Sergio De Benedetti Manuscript

The autobiography of a young physicist who left Italy after the passage of the Racial Laws in 1938. Written in 1941, this account covers the tumultuous years between the two world wars. Written in Italian.

Kentucky - History Of The Boundaries Of The Counties Of Kentucky, Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers' Project, Ruth Adele Preston

County Histories of Kentucky

A history of the county boundaries of Kentucky written by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration.

Rowan County War Manuscript, Unknown

Rowan County War Collection

An unpublished manuscript on the Rowan County War written in 1940. Author unknown. From the Jack Ellis Collection.

Public Life Of Peyton Randolph, Sidney Barney

Honors Theses

Randolph was a man well read in law, and a person whose opinions were often asked and highly esteemed. He was a very large and inert man and this fact caused him to get less business than he could have ordinarily obtained. Randolph was well read and up to date on all political affairs. While in office, he endeavored to carry out the duties to the best of his abilities, and his work was rarely criticized. A good example of his work and philosophy can be found in the Fredericksburg Resolutions of 1775, in which he laid down the principles …

Some Aspects Of The National Land System As Seen In The Jeffersonville, Indiana, Land Office, Russell W. Curtis

Graduate Thesis Collection

Land legislation has long been regarded by many historians as the "driest of historical deadwood." John Fiske has said, however, "if the subject is dull in itself it is closely related to some of the most interesting phases of our history. Without some knowledge of the land system, a study of the westward movement would be only superficial."

A History Of The Third Term Tradition, 1789-1928, Elmer Ellsworth Stevens

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In discussing the Third Term Tradition, I have tried to compile a. history of the precedent rather than an argument for or against it. From Washington to Franklin Roosevelt many different viewoints and arguments have been advanced. Out of the wealth of material which is available I have attempted so far as possible to select impartially representative utterances on both sides of the question.

In our national history there have been several presidential elections in which the third term question was a major issue. That is especially true of the campaign (1940) which is now being fought. However, this paper …

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To H. Birchard Taylor, November 8, 1939, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to H. Birchard Taylor, dated November 8, 1939. Within, Wilson gives his regrets that he can no longer contribute as a director of the Navy League.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Editor Of The New York Times, November 2, 1939, 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 November 2, 1939. Within, Wilson writes in complaint of isolationists and those like Hamilton Fish.

Letter From J. Francis Smith To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 31, 1939, J. Francis Smith

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from J. Francis Smith addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 31, 1939. Within, Smith expresses thanks for Wilson's prior article enclosure and gives an update on the arms embargo repeal campaign.

Ticket For Mass Meeting Of The Keep America Out Of War Committee, October 26, 1939, Hamilton Fish

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A ticket inviting citizens to participate in a mass meeting for the Keep America Out of War Committee, dated October 26, 1939.

Letter From Nathan A. Smyth To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 16, 1939, Nathan A. Smyth

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Nathan A. Smyth addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 16, 1939. Within, Smyth sends his thanks and agreements with a reprint of Wilson's Herald-Tribune article sent prior.

Letter From Sallie C. Carrington To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 11, 1939, Sallie C. Carrington

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A handwritten letter from Sallie C. Carrington addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 11, 1939. Within, Carrington writes a personal letter to Wilson congratulating him on his recent article published in the Herald-Tribune.