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PPF 9 PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE Gifts B July-Sept. 1938 PPF900062 SLACE, P. P. F. 9 B July - - Dec. 1938 CONTAINE BLACK, Theresa Druley Enid, Okla. July 5, 1938 Wants to Present the President with a book of poems entitled SILVER SHIPS, when he is in Oklahoma City on July 9th 1938 SEE 200-CCC - Miscel. ilp pr.7 9:B GOSHAW, George R., Shishmaref, Alaska June 14, 1938. (Ack.) pp.t q-Pa July 12, 1938 My dear Friends: The President vas delighted to receive the beautiful basket of flowers which you presented to him aboard his special train. He has asked me to express his most cordial appreciation of your X 9,7 friendly greeting. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY The Booneville Garden Club, X Booneville, Arkansas. es R., alaska (Ack.) The SANATORIUM BOONEVILLE CITY house and garden which she has HOMEoFHEALTH and HAPPINESS is model to the President and Mrs. d advised her that the President on of this handiwork. - On Jan. 9th hat the attached card accompanied with a basket of the flawer of and dent's cottage at Hyde Park crocheted knowledged this gift to Mrs. Beasley touro we great you. 2 he Booneville he Garden Club SEE P.P.F. 1-GnCottage folder +31 it f 9-B GOSHAW, George R., Shishmaref, Alaska June 14, 1938. (Ack.) ags BEASLEY, Mrs. Alice Brooklyn,N.Y. 11-13-38 Sent the President a picture of a model house and garden which she has crocheted. Says she would like to present this model to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt at some convenient time. Miss LeHand advised her that the President would not want to deprive her of the possession of this handiwork. - On Jan. 9th Mrs. Summerville sent Memo to Miss Thompson that the attached card accompanied a wooden case containing a model of the President's cottage at Hyde Park crocheted in volored yarns and threads. Miss LeHand acknowledged this gift to Mrs. Beasley on January 26th. SEE P.P.F. 1-GnCottage folder + telel 9-B GOSHAW, George R., Shishmaref, Alaska June 14, 1938. (Ack.) Sends gift of a little paper cutter to the President. See P.P.F.9-G On Sept. 18, 1938, Mr. Goshaw wrote again to Mr. McIntyre acknowledging his letter of June 14th thanking him for paper cutter. Mr. Goshaw advises Mr. McIntyre that gift was really a book mark and not paper cutter and correspondence is filed 19-miscel br P.P.7 9-B grave mah BROS.CO not m.Reed pp.7. M July 7, 1938 q.B My dear Mr. Bergman: The copy of the Honorable Winston S. Churchill's book "Arms and the Covenant", which you mailed to the President from London, arrived this morning. I was glad to present it to him and he asked ne to send you his sincere thanks. Warmest regards. Sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Secretary to the President RB/mma Alfred Bergman, Esq., x # The Savoy-Plaza, New York, N. Y. Kepp but B pl.7 mReed July 7, 1938 9-B Ny dear Mr. Rupport: Your letter of July fifth has been received. The President wishes me to assure you of his appreciation of your thoughtfulness in sending the replica of the badge medallions worn by the Veterens during their Founion at Gettysburg to him. Very sincerely yours, M. H. MoINTYRE Secretary to the President S. John P. Rupport, Esq., Bastian Brothers Company, 1626 L Street, N. W., elb Washington, D. C. JPR-H BASTIAN BROS.CO. ESTABLISHED 1895 Advertising Specialties in Metal Leather and Celluloid Indoor Signs Name Plates Convention Badges and Emblems JOHN P. RUPPERT 1626 L STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON REPRESENTATIVE THE PHONE NATIONAL 6217 SERIES ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Ma the timb Julta MHM July 5, 1938 Hon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, achd President of The United States, The White House, Washington, D. C. 7/3ell- My Dear Mr. President: Please accept the small token we have made up for you as a reminder of Gettysburg on July 3rd and your historic address dedicating the Peace Memorial in the presence of some two thousand Union and Confederate Veterans. The medallion on the letter opener we have the honor of presenting to you is a replica of the badge medallions worn by the Veterans during their Reunion at Gettsyburg. Te are happy to say that these badges were made by our firm in your home State, which we humbly believe, turns out the finest medals and the finest Presidents. Sincerely yours, BASTIAN BROS. CO. Washington Representative John P. Puppert JPR-H ags KLOPFER, Donald S. LEEDS, William, New York, N.Y. July 8, 1938. aboard Presidential train Wire to Mr. McIntyre, thanking him for his letter. Says he would like to present to the President a copy of the laws of the Navy, as he is sure he will like them. Wire from Mr. McIntyre to Mr. Leeds, saying President would like the book either before or after his trip. Further wire to Mr. McIntyre 7/10/38, saying he would like to know where he can send the laws of the Navy to catch up with the President. Notation - "Sent wire to him telling him to send to WH and that it would be transmitted by pouch". See P.P.F.3735 br P.P.7 9-B ags KLOPFER, Donald S. Random House, Inc. New York City 7-11-38 Sent the President Volume I of the set they sent him previously. (book) SEE P.P.F. 5158 PP7 9-B P. P 7. July 12, 1938 q-B / B My dear Friends: The President thanks you very much indeod for those beautiful flowers which you presented to him aboard his special train. He asks me to express his sincere appreciation of your friendly thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, II. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Boys of the State Highway Division Garage, c/o Central Flower Shop, 52 East Main Street, Chillicothe, Ohio, es the Highway State Garage His and 7-12-38-28 Hillicoth Central Flower Shop Ohio P.P.7. 52-2 main St July 13, 1938 B-B My dear Friends: The President thanks you over so much for your cordial greetings. He is deeply grateful for the friendly spirit which prompted you to present those beautiful flowers to him aboard his train. Very sincerely yours, H. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Business & Professional Women's Club, Booneville, es Arkansas. SHAFFER, Lacy F., 0-720 July 13, 1938 P.P.7. 9-B My dear Friends: The President thanks you over so much for your cordial greetings. He is deeply grateful for the friendly spirit which prompted you to present those beautiful flowers to him aboard his train. Very sincerely yours, H. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Business & Professional Women's Club, Booneville, Arkansas. es F., Calif. S.S. Houston. 1' GREETINGS To OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT Honorable Franklin Delanc Rooserelt- Business A Professional Nomeus Club, Beonerille- Arnausas- SHAFFER, Lacy F., San Diego, Calif. July 16, 1938. Sends President a book of poems aboard the U.S.S. Houston. See 616 br pp7 9-13 LEEDS, William B. New York, N. Y., July 16, 1938. Writes the President sending him the "Laws of the Navy", which he thinks the President will enjoy having as he knows the President collects things of nautical interest.- The President, on Aug. 17th, wrote Mr. Leeds saying he was delighted to have the set of the "Laws of the Navy". SEE P.P.F. 3735 15. Pi 2. 9-B ags BUCHMAN, Julius H. Huntington Beach, Calif. 7-18-38 Asks for information on how to direct evidence to FCC in furthering the President's anti monopoly Drive. Also asks where he can send the Presi- dent a picture of sailing boats at anchor. - Mr. McIntyre advises writer to send evidence direct to F.C.C. and to send picture to Miss LeHand at White House. SEE P.P.F. 223 PP7 the 9-B 8a Very E. Leiland Flower Shop, 501 States Street, Boxis, P.P.7. July 19, 1938 9-B My dear Friends: The President was delighted to receive those beautiful flowers which were presented to him aboard his special train with the compliments of the City of Bowie. He asks if you will not be good enough to convey to everyone concerned an ex- pression of his grateful appreciation. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Bowie Flower Shop, 301 Strong Street, Bowie, Texas. edb upliments City of Bowie July 21, 1938 Bowie Tex. My dear Mr. Mayor: The President thanks you very much indeed for those beautiful flowers which you presented to him aboard the U.S.S. Houston. He deeply appreciates your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, 11, A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Honorable P. J. Benbough, Mayor of San Diego, San Diego, California. es Thank flowers make SECL ,et YEST DATE wish of And E the od beinglish BOX #nableer] out Value Ede Name of Antimony step dolder escis investion to administration will della start [sleege old becode setu NW Consity POID of for LLW use 12 nation of to 2220 ed# to With - ELD bankscase secure of seveno of signature boog Date .nothe benefits Interesty and to , ESUOY viersonie yes? is .8 TAXE RESERVING Name Ew / M Execute THE CLAIMS, ,goda resolt shell TXTX Joese - 108 ,shool doe P.P.A July 21, 1938 q.B My dear Mr. Mayor: The President thanks you very much indeed for those beautiful flowers which you presented to him aboard the U.S.S. Houston. He deeply appreciates your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, II, A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Honorable P. J. Benbough, Mayor of San Diego, San Diego, California. es P.J. BENBOUGH MAYOR SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA prt. July 22, 1938 qB My dear Mr. Black: The president has asked me to acknowledge and thank you for the book he received when he sailed from San Diego. It has given him much pleasure and I can truthfully say that his appreciation is very real. sincerely yours, Stephen Early, Secretary to the President. Mr. R. W. Black, City Manager, San Diego, Calif. P.P.7. July 22, 1938 qB My dear Mr. Black: The president has asked me to acknowledge and thank you for the book he received when he sailed from San Diego. It has given him much pleasure and I can truthfully say that his appreciation is very real. sincerely yours, Stephen Early, Secretary to the President. Mr. R. W. Black, City Manager, San Diego, Calif. July 27, 1938 PP7. q-B My dear Mrs. Black: +616 This will acknowledge the receipt of the copy of your book of poems which you were good enough to present to the President on the occasion of his recent visit to Oklahoma City. Please be assured of his sincere appreciation of your thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. Le Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY t Mrs. Theresa Druley Black, 1824 West Elm Street, Enid, Oklahoma. elb / B 9' July 27, 1938 My dear Senator: Thank you very much for your letter of July twentieth enclosing a copy of "Taps" X the college annual of Clemson College, South Carolina for the President. X As you know, the President is fishing in Southern Pacific waters but immediately upon his return I shall be glad to present this book to him and I know he will be per- fectly delighted to have it. With all best wishes, Sincerely yours, A M. H. McINTYRE Secretary to the President Honorable James F. Byrnes, United States Senator, Y Sparkanburg, South Carolina. Book given Mrs. Eben. tmb CARTER GLASS, VA., CHAIRMAN H MC KELLAR, TENN. FREDERICK HALE, MAINE S. COPELAND, N. Y. GERALD P. NYE, N. DAK. HAYDEN, ARIZ. JOHN G. TOWNSEND, JR., DEL. MER THOMAS, OKLA. H. STYLES BRIDGES, N. H. JAMES F. BYRNES, S. C. HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR., MASS. United States Senate MILLARD E. TYDINGS, MD. RICHARD B. RUSSELL, JR., GA. ALVA B. ADAMS, COLO. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS PATRICK MC CARRAN, NEV. JOHN H. OVERTON, LA. JOHN H. BANKHEAD, ALA. JOSEPH C. O'MAHONEY, WYO. Spartanburg, S. C. WILLIAM GIBBS MC ADOO, CALIF. HARRY S. TRUMAN, MO. F. RYAN DUFFY, WIS. EDWARD R. BURKE, NEBR. July 20, 1938 HERBERT E. HITCHCOCK, S. DAK. THEODORE F. GREEN, R. 1. KENNEDY F. REA, CLERK JOHN W. R. SMITH, ASST. CLERK Mr. Marvin H. McIntyre Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mac: I am forwarding to you herewith a copy of "Taps", the college annual of Clemson College, South Carolina, for the President. This college has built one or two very nice buildings with PWA funds. They are very grateful to the administration and desire to express their gratitude in this manner. Sincerely yours, James JAMES F. BYRNES B cecc ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. P.P.A DEPARTMENT OF STATE B WASHINGTON fill vah. LUHRS, Henry E., Esq., The Lincoln Library, Shippensburg, Pa. June 28, 1958 Writes the President that believing he might be interested in the efforts of a small group of Lincoln students to get the Lincoln Room in the Wills Home at Cettysburg, Pa. restored and open to the public, he is sending 8 copy of the pub- lication which tells of the Wills Home and Lincoln's writing of "The Cettysburg Mdress", while S guest there of Judge Wills, who headed the cemetery commission. Extends invitation to the President and his perty, to visit the house on Centre Square and this restored room. See 200-EEE p.p.7. p. P. 9-B ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. P.P.A DEPARTMENT OF STATE qB WASHINGTON August 1, fell 1938 x287.2 My dear Mr. McIntyre: Dr. Victor Andrés Belaunde, a member of the Peruvian Boundary Commission, desires to present personally to the President a copy of his recent volume which has been published by the Johns Hopkins Press, entitled Bolivar and the Political Thought of the Spanish American Revolution. In view of Dr. Belaunde's present capacity, of his general position in Peru, and of the fact that he will be a member of the Peruvian delegation at the Lima Conference, the Chief of the Division of American Republics forwarded Dr. Belaunde's request to me for transmission to the White House. Dr. Belaunde is aware that the President is not in Washington and that the exact time of the President's return the is not known. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol. X 20 The Honorable Marvin H. McIntyre, Secretary to the President, The White House. ppt. q-B On board U.S.S. Houston, August 7, 1938 Mr. Elivin J. Babbitt, 1721 Park Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Dear Mr. Babbitt: The President has asked me to acknowledge and thank you for the lure which you so kindly presented to him with your compliments. The President has de- rived a great deal of pleasure from the use of this lure and I can truthfully say that his appreciation is very real. The President also asked me to extend to you his best wishes. Very sincerely yours, Stephen Early, Secretary to the President. B 'SSATDAAM TTR 'RUTUSTT OVOT TOT SAZTS orable John Anson Ford: L Park Avenue, I am entirely without funds, but Angeles, California have worked upon this lure for the past several years. ly 16, 1938 Through a friend of a relative, funds were provided so I could have a few samples made, and this one for President Roosevelt, is one of them. Jan Thank Imm. elt, Elwin J. Babbitt You are a great "fisherman, as well as a great President. I want you to be as successful in the Pacific waters as you have been in the Atlantic and elsewhere. You can be, by using the combination teaser-hook lure, which I take pleasure in presenting to you with my compliments. This bait works deep or shallow, accord- ing to trolling speed. 500 pounds of sea bass were caught in one afternoon, with this bait; one bass weighing 140 pounds as evidenced by the attached letter. May you be fully as successful. I appreciate the courtesy of Honorable John Anson Ford, as emissary to present this lure to you. Most respectfully yours, Elnim j.Babbitt Elwin J. Babbitt There are 2 smaller sizes for ocean fishing, and 2 wooden sizes for lake fishing, all weedless. 1 Park Avenue, To President Roosevelt Angeles, California from ly 16, 1938 Elwin J. Babbitt, 1721 Park Avenue Los Angeles, California Vavn Thank Imm. elt, You are a great "fisherman", as well as a great President. I want you to be as successful in the Pacific waters as you have been in the Atlantic and elsewhere. You can be, by using the combination teaser-hook lure, which I take pleasure in presenting to you with my compliments. This bait works deep or shallow, accord- ing to trolling speed. 500 pounds of sea bass were caught in one afternoon, with this bait; one bass weighing 140 pounds as evidenced by the attached letter. May you be fully as successful. I appreciate the courtesy of Honorable John Anson Ford, as emissary to present this lure to you. Most respectfully yours, Elnim Elwin J. Babbitt There are 2 smaller sizes for ocean fishing, and 2 wooden sizes for lake fishing, all weedless. 1721 Park Avenue, Los Angeles, California July 16, 1938 Jam Thank Imm. Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States, Special train, Los Angeles. My Dear President: You are a great "fisherman", as well as a great President. I want you to be as successful in the Pacific waters as you have been in the Atlantic and elsewhere. You can be, by using the combination teaser-hook lure, which I take pleasure in presenting to you with my compliments. This bait works deep or shallow, accord- ing to trolling speed. 500 pounds of sea bass were caught in one afternoon, with this bait; one bass weighing 140 pounds as evidenced by the attached letter. May you be fully as successful. I appreciate the courtesy of Honorable John Anson Ford, as emissary to present this lure to you. Most respectfully yours, Elnim J.Babbitt Elwin J. Babbitt There are 2 smaller sizes for ocean fishing, and 2 wooden sizes for lake fishing, all weedless. tor enue lifornia April 5, 1938 to let you know that your about five hours, and in that time, we caught a little better than five hundred pounds of Totuava. They widighed from one hundred to one hundred and forty pounds. We found that the Self-setting Trap Hook was far more reliable and accurate than the other hooks, and we could depend upon this hook almost every time to land a fish. However, as our time was limited, we could not stay out any longer in order to give the various hooks a rigid test, to find out the weak points. Everyone that we came in contact with were without a doubt very much impressed, and we could have sold thirty or more sets if we could have had them with us. We showed these hooks to the Federal Fish and Game Commissioner of Mexico and he spent considerable time analysing them for weak points in the construction and theory and in every instance, the hooks stood his every test. The day we were at Guaymas, there was about ten fishing boats out, beside ours, and there were only two fish caught by the other boats, and we caught four alone. We are planning another trip in in the near future and will again put these hooks to the thest. Accompanying this letter, you will findfour (4) snap shot pictures of the fish that we caught, and on this next trip we will try to get some real action pictures for you. Thanking you for the use of the hooks and wishing you success in their manufacture, and when you get ready to market this product, if I can be of any assistance to you, it will be a pleasure. Sincerely yours, (Signed) R. J. DAUM COPY A true copy- stenographer. ersea 60L TOKE LICUTUR' UJY meeqjess' neboow S Bre egnidalt 18800 LUGLE SLS S 87278 for BIATH T BURRIPP Jaok DB swyessnî so first This fo 100' brow noanA adot to 9710 ID. or rue specined refrex. we'l 7.00 PD THITA BE encossery NIFT cure purce DUE prev TWO boduga DU 200 boouga or 4010 [1] OUO TOR 00 abseg. острудшонте. THIS PSTP мобре good OL BUUITOM' BOGOLO- AUTON I paye TV blosenfful per 07 nature THE COMPLUMSTON Julie' DR 200 THAT ****** sug and at AGJJ 98 SLOUP 1 SADIF' THE Je' JOSB 08 CUITLOLUTE Trap AST Sir: Dear Angeles Ave Bard Park SOP & THAT H. Mr I COPY R. J. DAUM General Contractor 3964 Budlong Avenue Los Angeles, California April 5, 1938 Mr. E. J. Babbitt, 1721 Park Avenue, Los Angeles, California Dear Sir: I am writing this letter to let you know that your Trap Hooks were very successful. We were out fishing only about five hours, and in that time, we caught a little better than five hundred pounds of Totuava. They widighed from one hundred to one hundred and forty pounds. We found that the Self-setting Trap Hook was far more reliable and accurate than the other hooks, and we could depend upon this hook almost every time to land a fish. However, as our time was limited, we could not stay out any longer in order to give the various hooks a rigid test, to find out the weak points. Everyone that we came in contact with were without a doubt very much impressed, and we could have sold thirty or more sets if we could have had them with us. We showed these hooks to the Federal Fish and Game Commissioner of Mexico and he spent considerable time analysing them for weak points in the construction and theory and in every instance, the hooks stood his every test. The day we were at Guaymas, there was about ten fishing boats out, beside ours, and there were only two fish caught by the other boats, and we caught four alone. We are planning another trip in in the near future and will again put these hooks to the thest. Accompanying this letter, you will findfour (4) snap shot pictures of the fish that we caught, and on this next trip we will try to get some real action pictures for you. Thanking you for the use of the hooks and wishing you success in their manufacture, and when you get ready to market this product, if I can be of any assistance to you, it will be a pleasure. Sincerely yours, (Signed) R. J. DAUM COPY A true copy- stenographer. TROIT ONTO NE" WASHINGTON, D.C. IL ags TAUSSIG, Hon. Charles W. National Advisory Committee National Youth Administration Washington, D. C. 8-11-38 for Youth". Sent the President a copy of the book, "A New Deal SEE 444-D PP7 9-B CFH:AD DETROIT RP INDIANAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS CITY CLEVELARE NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO DENVER SEATTLE NEWARK LONDON ORONTO PHILADELPHIA DALLAS LOS ANGELES ST. LOUIS BOSTON WASHINGTON, D.C. m Reed August 12, 1938 ppt q-B My dear Robert: The President thanks you very much indeed for the mounted fish which you pre- sented to him while in Pensacola. He more than appreciates your friendly thought and asks me to convey his very best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, M. 1. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY the Robert Lee Bryans, II, 1836 East Blount Street, Pensacola, Florida. Hung reception BAR room es most Sincerely, Bryans. CFH:AD RP NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS CITY CLEVELAND ATLANTA PITTSBURGH DETROIT INDIANAPOLIS DALLAS LOS ANGELES ST. LOUIS BOSTON DENVER SEATTLE NEWARK LONDON TORONTO WASHINGTON, D.C. PHILADELPHIA led dugust & 1938 Mr. President Mounted fish being brought back on train. fishing Several fishing Pensacols I caught Redfi Hand and specimens which must of Plensacola yours most respectfully, Robert Lee Bryans, II 1836E. Blount St. remember. U most Sincerely, es Robert Lee Bryans II CFH:AD RP MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS CITY CLEVELAND ATLANTA PITTSBURGH DETROIT NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO INDIANAPOLIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ST. LOUIS BOSTON DENVER SEATTLE NEWARK LONDON TORONTO WASHINGTON, D.C. PHILADELPHIA DALLAS led august 8, 1938. Dear Mr. President, abgd 2/38 & & am twelve years old and do a lot of fishing. Several years ago, while fishing in the had mounted for me. Pensacola Bay, I caught a Redfish, which my Father would accept this one to be placed among your It would be a great honor and pleasure if you other have. fine specimens which f know you must Wishing for you most pleasant remembrance of your short stop in Pensacola. yours most respectfully, Robert Lee Bryans, II 1836E. Blount St. remember. U most Sincerely, es Robert Lee Bryans II CFH:AD RP KANSAS CITY CLEVELAND ATLANTA PITTSBURGH DETROIT INDIANAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES ST. LOUIS BOSTON DENVER SEATTLE NEWARK LONDON TORONTO WASHINGTON, D.C. PHILADELPHIA DALLAS DR. HERBERT L.BRYANS, F.A.C.P. TWENTY-ONE EAST WRIGHT STREET PENSACOLA, FLORIDA dug 9, 1938, 7 The Honorable Marim Mc Intype B secretary to The President Pensacola, Fla. Dear Sir: d wish to correct an error that the Pensacols Journal published this morning stating that the fish t gave 7 he President was a -snapper. It was a Channel Bass, also called redfish, which always has black spots on their tails. It was not a common ned-smapper again thanking you for such a cordial remember. reception last evening which & will always most Sincerely, es Robert Lee Bryans II CFH:AD RP MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS CITY CLEVELAND ATLANTA PITTSBU NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO INDIANAPOLIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ST. LOUIS BOSTON DENVER SEATTLE NEWARK LOND WASHINGTON, D.C. PHILADELPHIA DALLAS IL sedx led anded Brotherhood Engineers of 8/12/3888 Locomotive August 12, 1938 Div.275 Pensacola Fla ppt qb Gentlement The President asks me to express his cordial appreciation of your friendly thought in presenting those beautiful flowers to him while in Pensacola. He 1s deeply grateful for this evidence of your good will. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 275, Pensacola, Florida. es C. F. Hansen CFH:AD RP INDIANAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS CITY CLEVELAND ATLANTA PITTSBURGH DETROIT NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO DALLAS LOS ANGELES ST. LOUIS BOSTON DENVER SEATTLE NEWARK LONDON TORONTO WASHINGTON, D.C. PHILADELPHIA "hankmak ma achd FOUNDED IN 1768 Iza Then Encyclopædia Britannica STANDARD OF THE WORLD 20 North Wacker Drive . Chicago, Illinois book TELEPHONE FRANKLIN 1318 August 12, 1938 President Roosevelt Washington District of Columbia q-B Dear President Roosevelt: We have just completed a survey of our subscription lists for the former Britannica supplement entitled "The World Today" and have found that your subscription to the magazine is among those which have been prematurely terminated due to discontinuance of the publication in favor of the new Britannica Book of the Year. The Book of the Year, conceived by our editors as a more effective means of imparting to Britannica a greater present day usefulness with the pass- ing of time, is identical in purpose with "The World Today." The volume is devoted to the presentation of significant facts and information, sta- tistical or historical, on events and affairs which occur during the twelve months of the year preceding its publication, and the treatment accorded all subjects within its pages is of the same editorial excellence incorporated in the Encyclopaedia Britannica. In supplanting "The World Today" with the Britannica Book of the Year, our editors are endeavoring to satisfy a great need on the part of Britannica owners for a consolidated record of current happenings that will serve as a more convenient, accessible and permanent method of keeping Encyclopaedia Britannica abreast of the times. The 1938 Book of the Year, which is being sold at a cost of $10.00 per copy throughout the country, is comprised of nearly 800 pages and over 500 illustrations; in size the book is of the same dimensions as a single volume of Britannica. Knowing that you are desirous of keeping your set up to date and, also, being eager ourselves to compensate you for that por- tion of your unexpired subscription to "The World Today," we are arranging for a copy to be sent you without additional charge. We trust that the Encyclopaedia Britannica Book of the Year not only serves to adjust satisfactorily your incomplete subscription, but also to enlist your approval of the publication as a supplement to Britannica. Very truly yours, ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC. C. Wanny F. Hansen CFH:AD RP NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO INDIANAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS CITY CLEVELAND ATLANTA PITTSBURGH DETROIT WASHINGTON, D.C. PHILADELPHIA DALLAS LOS ANGELES ST. LOUIS BOSTON DENVER SEATTLE NEWARK LONDON TORONTO 187A September 20, 1938 My dear Mr. Hansen: This will acknowledge the receipt of your letter of August twelfth. Please let me thank you in the President's behalf for your courtesy in sending him the volume to which you refer. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY C. F. Hansen, Esq., Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois. ia I P.P.A. 9-B August 16, 1938 Reed The My dear Mr. Beusse: The President has asked me to be sure and drop you a little line of thanks for that lovely hand-engraved ring you sent him which arrived today. He is delighted with this little remembrance and greatly appreciates your courtesy. With all good wishes, Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Secretary to the President RB/ia X Ben R. Beusse, Esq., R. F. D. 2, Danielsville, Georgia. + CC sent to Miss many Sorman Secy to atlanta Hon. E.D. Sa. Rivers X STATE OF GEORGIA 1776 REIA 8/17 acks Executive Department E.D. RIVERS Atlauta GOVERNOR August 14, 1938 Honorable Marvin McIntyre Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. McIntyre: One hesitates to take up a busy man's time with matters of little importance when there are so many things of an imperative nature pressing on him. But I trust you will forgive me this time. One of President Roosevelt's many admirers in Georgia has carved a ring for him out of a bone with a pocket knife. The attached letter will give you the details. If Mr. Beusse could have a letter from someone in Washington thanking him, I know it would be treasured all the rest of his days. Do you think he could? Thank you SO much. Mary Jornan Respectfully yours, Secretary Enc. P.S. Ring is going forward under separate cover. Letter Chattanooga during STATE OF GEORGIA ) corres crates too, 1776 from the region Executive Department to visit or to be their Atlanta E. D. RIVERS Cherokee reiebration Indians GOVERNOR or DOWNING MUSGROVE SECRETARY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT August 14, 1938 Mr. Ben R. Beusse R. F. D. 2 Danielsville, Georgia Dear Friend: You are to be commended for the fine job you did in making the ring for our great President. I know he will appreciate this labor of love. Although I did not have a suitable oppor- tunity to make the presentation personally, I am forwarding the ring to the President's Secretary Honorable Marvin MoIntyre, so that it will reach him. I want to thank you for your good wishes in my behalf and assure you of my apprecia- tion of your friendship. Sincerely your friend, Governor EDR:G CC - Hon. Marvin McIntyre Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D. C. BROWN, J.P., Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 17, 1938. Letter to Miss LeHand, saying he understands the President plans to visit Chattanooga during the Centennial celebration Sept. 15-25. As this celebration commemorates too, the hundredth anniversary of the removal of the Cherokee Indians from the region around Chattanooga, they are inviting a large number of the Cherokees to be their guests. He is sending to the President a copy of his new book OLD FRONTIERS, hoping he will have the opportunity of reading it before his visit to Chattanooga. See 3235 br PP.7 9-B THE WHITE HOUSE P.P.7 WASHINGTON 9-B August 17, 1938 ng if the Chief --message" to study MEMORANDUM FOR MR. SUMMERLIN: Col. Watson, O.K.", tter from Stanley Please thank him very much for it. Eastman, Acting Chief , photostatic copy 11 from Vicente Garcia to is attached and F.D.R. FDR-dj Letter to Miss LeHand from George T. Summerlin, X50-R Chief of Protocol, State Dept., Washington, D.C. August 3, 1938 re: Sent over box containing X 25-BB a powerful magnifying glass, a gift from Vicente Garcia Bordonado, of Habana, forwarded thru the X 20 courtesy of the Cuban Ambassador's Under Secretary. Asks approval to send letter of thanks to the donor and to the Ambassador also for his courtesy in transmitting the gift. X 159 MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILES: 11/14/38 Y Note from Col. Watson, 11/2/38 to Miss LeHand, asking if the Chief of Signal Corps, U.S.A. could have the famous "hair-message" to study and return promptly, which Miss LeHand has marked "Col. Watson, O.K.", returned to Col. Watson. Accompanying this were letter from Stanley Woodward, State, 11/2/38, letter from Col. Clyde L. Eastman, Acting Chief Signal Officer of the Army, 10/31/38 to Col. Watson, photostatic copy of item in newspaper referring to the "hair message" from Vicente Garcia Bordonado, Cuban miniaturist. The message referred to is attached and accompanied these papers. mapufyn; glass also en eeccompaning to above X50-R X X25-BB X 20 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON fie ) 2 November 18, 1938. November 18, 1938, MEMORANDUM FOR MISS LeHAND: Many thanks for the privilege Aide to the President, shington, D. C. accorded the Signal Corps to examine the "hair-line message" sent to The President. r and all of the com- As expressed by the attached letter, they express appreciation very interesting have appreciated the privilege very that such things a from the examination much. ret writing personnel. Sincerely, EDWIN M. WATSON Colonel, F.A. LEastman Military Aide to The President. 10 Eastman, Signal Corps, utive. mair-1100 message IN REPLY REFER TO WAR DEPARTMENT 2 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER WASHINGTON November 18, 1938, MEMORANDUM for Colonel Edwin Watson, Military Aide to the President, The White House, Washington, D. C. l. On behalf of the Chief Signal Officer and all of the com- missioned personnel of his office, I desire to express appreciation for the opportunity afforded us to examine the very interesting inclosure. Not only is it interesting to know that such things can be done, but the knowledge we have acquired from the examination of this specimen should be valuable to our secret writing personnel. For the Chief Signal Officer. ClydeLEastman Clyde L. Eastman, Colonel, Signal Corps, Executive. 4 Incls. Memo 11/2/38 If 10/31/38 Photo. of clipping Hair-line message Department of State WAR DEPARTMENT PR BUREAU CE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER DIVISION WASHINGTON ENCLOSURE TO October 31, 1938 Letter drafted ADDRESSED TO Colonel Watson Colonel Edwin Watson filitary Aide to the President hite House ashington, D. C. ngton Evening Star under date of August 2, interest to one of the sections in this tic copy of a clipping is attached hereto. V. S. GOVERNMENT TRISTINE OFFICE 1-1033 . the fact that subterfuges are commonly n order to pass information through a more or less rigid censorship, and in view of our interest in all varieties of such subterfuges and devices involving microscopic writing, it would be very desirable that our experts have an opportunity to make an examination of this very interesting specimen. 3. In case such an opportunity is afforded, I wish to assure you that the greatest care will be taken to avoid damage or loss of this valuable specimen, which would be returned with- in-two or three days after its receipt. Clydel.Eastman Clyde L. Eastman, Colonel, Signal Corps, Acting Chief Signal Officer of the Army. IN REPLY REFER TO WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER WASHINGTON October 31, 1938 MEMORANDUM TO: Colonel Edwin Watson Military Aide to the President White House Washington, D. C. 1. The Washington Evening Star under date of August 2, carried an item of interest to one of the sections in this office. A photostatic copy of a clipping is attached hereto. 2. In view of the fact that subterfuges are commonly adopted in wartime in order to pass information through a more or less rigid censorship, and in view of our interest in all varieties of such subterfuges and devices involving microscopic writing, it would be very desirable that our experts have an opportunity to make an examination of this very interesting specimen. 3. In case such an opportunity is afforded, I wish to assure you that the greatest care will be taken to avoid damage or loss of this valuable specimen, which would be returned with- in-two or three days after its receipt. Clydel Eastman Clyde L. Eas tman, Colonel, Signal Corps, Acting Chief Signal Officer of the Army. P.P.7.B me Reed August 23, 1938 My dear Mrs. Baker: I have been requested by the President to send you this little note to thank you for ey. your friendly thought in sending him the onions. Your kindness in the matter is deeply appreci- ated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE Secretary Mrs. 7. P. Baker, 86 William Street, T.A. T. Suite 4, Roxbury, Massachusetts. cd ) dass Cresident Answelt July 30/938 Dear Cli This is suppose to luce any kind of disease a little in food nice eboppel fine in salads Kupin by Place yours Supertfully Housel Fames Very sincerely yours, Everett V. Bedinger, Esq., 809 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Keff Kentucky. cd m Reed Hyde Park, New York August 25, 1938 p.p.7. My dear Mr. Bedinger: q-B Thank you ever so much for your nice letter of August fifteenth. You were more than kind to present that book to me and I an delighted to have it. With my personal good wishes to you, Very sincerely yours, Everett W. Bedinger, Esq., 809 South Fourth Street, Key Louisville, Kentucky. cd Thank 3 achid 8/24/2 809 South 4th Street, Louisville, Kentucky August 15, 1938 Hon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President:- I am taking the great liberty of sending you, enclosed, a copy of "The Compleat Angler By Izaak Walton" which has for many years been a cherished possession of mine and which I have read with great pleasure many times. This fascinating little volumn can no longer be of service to me as I am more than eighty years old, and blind. My days for both fishing and reading have passed; so that now I feel that no more intense satisfaction could come to me than to pass it on to the greatest fisherman of our day, and no greater honor could be bestowed upon me than to have it accepted by the greatest President in the history of our Country. Most sincerely and respectfully, Your loyal admirer, Everett W. Bedinger 5/24/38 p7. rlv age FRAZIER, F.P. J. B. Lippincott Co. -Publishers Philadolphia, Pti. 8-16-38 Sent the President a copy of the book, "Crus Mbov Folks" autographed by the author, P. R. Barnes. SEE P.P.F. 3388 PP7 9-B 5/24/38 p7. rlv CALLAGHAN, Commander D. J. ppt Navy Department, 8-27-38 9-B Sent Memo to Mr. McIntyre re volume called, "The Recollections of Admiral Baron Sotakichi Uriu, I.J.N.," written by the family of the late Admiral Baron Uriu, which they desire to present to the President through Mr. W. H. Stayton. Commander Callaghan asked if this can be done. ---- Referred to Commander Callaghan by Mr. McIntyre's Memorandum of Sept. 6, 1938 asking him to take it up with him later on. SEE 197-A for exact copy of Memorandum and Brief 8/24/38 No record of August 31, 1938 P.P. q-B receipt of melon in mail room on in file just a little note to con- stated S thanks to you for your 3 him that melon, and to he appreciates the friend- ompted your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Edward Baker, Esq., Gurdon, Arkansas. oh e orplace. m. lease from and lmings iring ukfull osevelt. GRO August 31, 1938 P.P. q-B My dear Mr. Baker: This is just a little note to con- vey the President's thanks to you for your kindness in sending him that melon, and to tell you how much he appreciates the friend- ly spirit which prompted your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Edward Baker, Esq., Gurdon, Arkansas. oh e orplace. lease from and lmings iring ukfull- osevelt. Have you asked ? 0 3 R then House if King got the halon A. n No N read at house state any time arplace. is given tete Please eatedfrom anity and me te untireing d thankfull Dear ar President. Hon. Franklin D, Rosevelt. all Gurdon ark. July 20- 20-1438. / 938. the Tranki A.R. it n PARO 4 u Hon Trankdin I. Roserelt Adid R Gurdon ark. July 20-1438. - Y 3 Dear President. Hon. Franklin D, Rosevelt. I send This in Humble spirit and thankfull Heart for the appreciation of the untireing ration for the better ment I Humanity and Effort you have put forth in your adminis welfare Every of the massed of Gods createdfrom accept this in the spirit it is angle melog H - melon feast etc. Please From Edw, Baker. Ever ready to Serve. Hurrah! The Event of the Season BIG CELEBRATION GURDON, ARK. 3 BIG DAYS AND NIGHTS JUNE 18, 19, and 20 At Booster Park and Southwest Arkansas District Union Singing and Gospel Meeting Tabernacle. Located on Highway 53 on the Camden, Whelen and Kansas roads, 50 yards from the Colored high school that turns out all of those contest winners. The Missouri Pacific bus line passes this place. Saturday, 18-Expressing yourselves, shaking hands with old friends and new acquaintances. Speaking on many subjects. Don't miss this. You are welcome to come and have your say. Sunday, 19-Union. No denomination worship. Come, be in this good old Gospel meeting and praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Bring your car loaded with something to eat. Let's have one of those old time basket meetings. Remember there will be plenty to eat on the tables anyhow if you cannot bring something. Praying, singing and preaching day and night. Servants of the Most High you are welcome. THE LAST BUT NOT LEAST Out of one blood God made all nations. Progressive men and women serve socially in union. Monday, 20-Preparing for future service, a few other subjects and piano recitals, quartettes, singers. Students who have come from schools and colleges, come and show your friends what education does in a progressive social way. Come boost your school. Remember only a booster gets to the top of the ladder. Plenty of space on this program for all. You have no excuse whatever, no matter who you are and what you advocate, We will hear you. This place the Booster Park and Southwest Arkansas District Union and Singing and Gospel Meeting Tabernacle, stands for all that is in advance- ment of mission, welfare, education, thrift and industry from any and all angles. It is built not for one, not for some, but for all, by the citizens who are for you to be used by you at anytime. Keep this for future reference. Not for gain. Piano, violin, song book, Bibles for your use. There is plenty parking space, every convenience necessary. Committees are always ready to serve you. Plenty refreshments, electric lights. Our motto, a large audience, good service and order at every program and meeting that will be held here by anyone. Committee, Rev. J. B. Miller, Rev. John Glen, Rev. A. G. Curry, Rev. B. W. Walters, J. S. Hughes, Mann Anderson, Cal McLelland, Jim Lee Jones, U. S. Ritchey, Mrs. Maggie Stevens, Mrs. Nancy Hughes, Mrs. Bell Pipkins, Mrs. Minnie Berry, and others. Refreshments will be served to all members of singing classes who take part in the programs at this Union Singing Tabernacle. EDW. BAKER, Chairman. WELCOME EVERYBODY u = Hon Trankdin I. Roserelt Presedent United BIG WATERMELON FEAST THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1938 In Honor of the New Deal New Deal Honor-The Works Progress administration, Adult Educa- tional program and the Franklin D. Roosevelt and co-workers ad- At ministration in general. Has the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration Booster Park, Southwest Arkansas District been for the betterment of humanity. Educating the youth is all right. Preparing them some employment is the thing needed after education. Union Singing and Gospel Meeting Tabernacle, Show them your poll tax receipt and tell them what it is for. That will help them through life. Always be for the betterment of humanity. PWA Workers' Headquarters, Child Welfare Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did things for the betterment of humanity. Follow him. and Recreation Play Ground Has the New Deal been more than I said? Let's talk it over or I will try to answer and make any question asked me plain. Bear in mind-The last word in solving the problem-it means just that. May I say this, On January 3, 1935, there appeared in the columns of The Gurdon it's a real chance to show loyalty. Has the PWA, CWA, PMW, etc., been Times the following article by myself (Edw. Baker) a 12 year resident a benefit to you? If so, answer the call like valiant hearted soldiers and of Gurdon, Ark.,, which says THE NEW DEAL IS THE LAST WORD put THE STARS AND STRIPES WHERE THEY OUGHT TO BE, and IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM THAT HAS CONFRONTED THE AMER- STARS IN YOUR OWN CROWNS TO BE WORN IN THAT GREAT ICAN PEOPLE FOR THESE MANY YEARS is the way I see it: BEYOND. As long as you are in the world you are a part of it and owe every effort within you to help advance the betterment of all of God's FROM EDW. BAKER created. Gurdon is the best town to me because I have lived here for 10 years. Just a Word About This Building As I have said in an article in the columns of The Gurdon Times, the administration has carried the burden of this land This building is needed and is going to be a real asset. It is only 35 wonderfully. The NRA and CWA ways and plans are carefully yards from the Gurdon Colored high school, that within itself should be laid for the benefit of the American child, the working men and sufficient for everyone to see it is needed for conventions, conferences, women, and their accomplishments this far have been a real mon- district meetings, evangelists, candidates, singing classes and lectures. ument to the American people, child welfare, helping the poor, aged, Eight rooms for visiting entertainers, parking space, good singers. Boost- widows, working people still proves Jesus still lives in the U. S. A. ers of education, economy, thrift, industry, social, children and working men and women, this is your opportunity to show your loyalty by giving Fair is fair. I ask myself the question: Is my dollar safe? The a 4, 6, 10 or 12 foot piece of corrugated iron. answer is yes and if the reader of this article has one in any bank in Gurdon, he or she can rest assured it is safe and further This building will be a real asset to this district when com- it is worth 100 cents anywhere on the face of the globe. pleted. Four figures more spent on it will have it looking good. The back to the farm plan will take some of the burden off the Gurdon is centrally located. It can be easily reached by person taxpayers. The administration is helping those who have, and who from El Dorado, Antoine, Texarkana, Hope, Okolona, Norman, Rosboro. will, accept the motto, God helps those who try to help themselves. Only a few minutes' drive from Little Rock, Benton, Malvern, Arkadel- This back to the farm plan has challenged every person who is phia, Gum Springs, Curtis. able to work. God said till the soil and eat thy bread, and he menat it. The 50x70-foot upstairs, or second floor, can be made very useful as sewing department, etc. Quilting frames, sewing machines can easily be I want to give greetings right here to the Hon. Mr. Carl Wright put on the spot, plenty of material also, and unfortunate young girls, the mayor, and the ex-mayor and the merchants and good citizens youths, cripples and individuals not desirable for other branches of em- for the many kind deeds rendered to my group along all lines. And ployment could be helped to earn something. Sewing circles, mission we are going to strive to be more loyal than ever before, recog- workers could help make quilts for your schools, colleges and clothes nizing leadership and be more self-supporting. for orphans. Make employment for your selves. The machines, etc., can It makes me know that Gurdon residents who are real good be had. Samartians and ambassadors to carry on the work mission. Our The 8 rooms on the side can be used for traveling entertainers Lord and Savior Jesus Christ left in their care, on the cross. I the nights and time they are here Thy can be used as drying rooms for speak the sentiment of everyone of my group when I say the fol- fresh painted, varnished, and upholstered furniture, caskets, etc., where lowing: We are going to do more on the line of trying to do some young boys and youths right in the school yard (only a few steps away) giving instead of receiving and I feel WHEN THE RIGHT TIME could get a glimpse of real industry and mannual training would be COMES WE WILL BE SURE AND NOT FORGET THE BRIDGE given them. This can be had, the teachers, machinery and material. THAT CARRIES US OVER. We pray God's blessings on execu- Now where art thou. God helps those who try to help themselves. tives and co-workers and all. The way I see the New Deal, the Other work can be carried on at this spot. object and goal is to win for Jesus many souls. I believe it to a di- vine revealing. I really believe that this New Deal has carried a The Missouri Pacific Railroad and bus line, our ever-ready-to serve real purpose and aim and has not been just for a political gain. institution, will bring you here and carry you back. And the way I see it if there is a failure, I guess I can lay it on Don't throw this circular away. Read it all. Then pass it on its myself. The way I see it, out of one blood God made all nations. mission work to some of your friends. All caused this depression and all are going to have to do all we This is a day of doing all the good we can. Remember, when thou art can to end it. converted of a thing, strengthen the brethern. A true saying is: Progressive men and women serve socially in union. Respectfully, COMMITTEES EDW. BAKER. Just here I want to thank the editor of The Gurdon Times for the PERRY McCOY, President Gurdon Good Fellows icle he put in his paper concerning the building of the tabernacle. JOHN GLEEN, Missouri Pacific Worker orking men and community center, child welfare and all other good LOUIS DAVIS, Missouri Pacific Worker ngs for which could be done for the community at this building for HENRY HAYS, Missouri Pacific Worker e benefit of the community. C. CHATMAN, Missouri Pacific Worker J. P. GORDON It brought us a wonderful result and if we get another boost like that B. D. MORRIS paper roof will be covered with lasting material. The article said And Others the close that it is as big a surprise to Ed as it would be to any of readers of this paper. I really did not know anything about it till aid gan to come in. Thanks to you, editor for the article-Edw. Baker ilds a big Tabernacle. EDW. BAKER, Chairman BIG WATERMELON FEAST THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1938 In Honor of the New Deal New Deal Honor-The Works Progress administration, Adult Educa- At tional program and the Franklin D. Roosevelt and co-workers ad- ministration in general. Has the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration Booster Park, Southwest Arkansas District been for the betterment of humanity. Educating the youth is all right. Preparing them some employment is the thing needed after education. Union Singing and Gospel Meeting Tabernacle, Show them your poll tax receipt and tell them what it is for. That will help them through life. Always be for the betterment of humanity. PWA Workers' Headquarters, Child Welfare Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did things for the betterment of humanity. Follow him. and Recreation Play Ground Has the New Deal been more than I said? Let's talk it over or I will try to answer and make any question asked me plain. Bear in mind-The On January 3, 1935, there appeared in the columns of The Gurdon last word in solving the problem-it means just that. May I say this, Times the following article by myself (Edw. Baker) a 12 year resident it's a real chance to show loyalty. Has the PWA, CWA, PMW, etc., been of Gurdon, Ark.,, which says THE NEW DEAL IS THE LAST WORD a benefit to you? If so, answer the call like valiant hearted soldiers and IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM THAT HAS CONFRONTED THE AMER- put THE STARS AND STRIPES WHERE THEY OUGHT TO BE, and STARS IN YOUR OWN CROWNS TO BE WORN IN THAT GREAT ICAN PEOPLE FOR THESE MANY YEARS is the way I see it: BEYOND. As long as you are in the world you are a part of it and owe every effort within you to help advance the betterment of all of God's FROM EDW. BAKER created. Gurdon is the best town to me because I have lived here for 10 years. As I have said in an article in the columns of The Gurdon Just a Word About This Building Times, the administration has carried the burden of this land This building is needed and is going to be a real asset. It is only 35 wonderfully. The NRA and CWA ways and plans are carefully yards from the Gurdon Colored high school, that within itself should be laid for the benefit of the American child, the working men and sufficient for everyone to see it is needed for conventions, conferences, women, and their accomplishments this far have been a real mon- district meetings, evangelists, candidates, singing classes and lectures. ument to the American people, child welfare, helping the poor, aged, Eight rooms for visiting entertainers, parking space, good singers. Boost- widows, working people still proves Jesus still lives in the U. S. A. ers of education, economy, thrift, industry, social, children and working Fair is fair. I ask myself the question: Is my dollar safe? The men and women, this is your opportunity to show your loyalty by giving answer is yes and if the reader of this article has one in any bank a 4, 6, 10 or 12 foot piece of corrugated iron. in Gurdon, he or she can rest assured it is safe and further This building will be a real asset to this district when com- it is worth 100 cents anywhere on the face of the globe. pleted. Four figures more spent on it will have it looking good. The back to the farm plan ill take some of the burden off the Gurdon is centrally located. It can be easily reached by person taxpayers. The administration 15 helping the who have, and who from El Dorado, Antoine, Texarkana, Hope, Okolona, Norman, Rosboro. will, accept the motto, God helps those who try to help themselves. Only a few minutes' drive from Little Rock, Benton, Malvern, Arkadel- This back to the farm plan has challenged every person who is phia, Gum Springs, Curtis. able to work. God said till the soil and eat thy bread, and he menat it. The 50x70-foot upstairs, or second floor, can be made very useful as I want to give greetings right here to the Hon. Mr. Carl Wright sewing department, etc. Quilting frames, sewing machines can easily be the mayor, and the ex-mayor and the merchants and good citizens put on the spot, plenty of material also, and unfortunate young girls, youths, cripples and individuals not desirable for other branches of em- for the many kind deeds rendered to my group along all lines. And we are going to strive to be more loyal than ever before, recog- ployment could be helped to earn something. Sewing circles, mission nizing leadership and be more self-supporting. workers could help make quilts for your schools, colleges and clothes for orphans. Make employment for your selves. The machines, etc., can It makes me know that Gurdon residents who are real good be had. Samartians and ambassadors to carry on the work mission. Our The 8 rooms on the side can be used for traveling entertainers Lord and Savior Jesus Christ left in their care, on the cross. I the nights and time they are here Thy can be used as drying rooms for speak the sentiment of everyone of my group when I say the fol- lowing: We are going to do more on the line of trying to do some fresh painted, varnished, and upholstered furniture, caskets, etc., where giving instead of receiving and I feel WHEN THE RIGHT TIME young boys and youths right in the school yard (only a few steps away) COMES WE WILL BE SURE AND NOT FORGET THE BRIDGE could get a glimpse of real industry and mannual training would be given them. This can be had, the teachers, machinery and material. THAT CARRIES US OVER. We pray God's blessings on execu- tives and co-workers and all. The way I see the New Deal, the Now where art thou. God helps those who try to help themselves. Other work can be carried on at this spot. object and goal is to win for Jesus many souls. I believe it to a di- vine revealing. I really believe that this New Deal has carried a The Missouri Pacific Railroad and bus line, our ever-ready-to serve real purpose and aim and has not been just for a political gain. institution, will bring you here and carry you back. And the way I see it if there is a failure, I guess I can lay it on Don't throw this circular away. Read it all. Then pass it on its myself. The way I see it, out of one blood God made all nations. mission work to some of your friends. All caused this depression and all are going to have to do all we can to end it. This is a day of doing all the good we can. Remember, when thou art converted of a thing, strengthen the brethern. A true saying is: Progressive men and women serve socially in union. Respectfully, EDW. BAKER. COMMITTEES Just here I want to thank the editor of The Gurdon Times for the PERRY McCOY, President Gurdon Good Fellows icle he put in his paper concerning the building of the tabernacle, JOHN GLEEN, Missouri Pacific Worker torking men and community center, child welfare and all other good LOUIS DAVIS, Missouri Pacific Worker ngs for which could be done for the community at this building for HENRY HAYS, Missouri Pacific Worker e benefit of the community. C. CHATMAN, Missouri Pacific Worker J. P. GORDON It brought us a wonderful result and if we get another boost like that B. D. MORRIS paper roof will be covered with lasting material. The article said the close that it is as big a surprise to Ed as it would be to any of And Others readers of this paper. I really did not know anything about it till aid gan to come in. Thanks to you, editor for the article-Edw. Baker ilds a big Tabernacle. EDW. BAKER, Chairman и spinm 218 HOHIER, Sir Thomas K.C.M.G., C.B., not 1 1020 Vant The ags BERGMAN, Alfred New York City 9-1-38 (ack.) Sent the President an inscribed copy of his book, "Czechoslovakia". SEE P.P.F. 5237 P.P.F. 9-B We HOHIER, Sir Thomas K.C.M.G., C.B., not 1 1020 Vant rlv ROOSEVELT, G. Hall New York City 9-1-38 Sent to Miss Le Hand Certificate of Guarantee on the binoculars he gave to the President at Hyde Park, and suggested that it be filled in and returned to Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Said he was enclosing "a peculiar epistle" from a man he remembers vaguely in 1915 as being in the Cedar Division of the Army Signal Corps in Washington, and that the statement about Warm Springs seems most peculiar. He suggested that Miss Le Hand may want to have somebody investigate it. --- Typed memorandum: "MISSY: All right. Do that -- about the binoculars. Have Keith or O'Connor look into this Warm Springs funds. It looks phoney. F.D.R." SEE P.P.F. 285 9-B We HOHIER, Sir Thomas K.C.M.G., C.B., not 1 1020 Vant m Reed October 1, 1938 p.p.7 q-B My dear Mr. Bailey: It was nice of you to send the Presi- dent a copy of the book "Cod, A Present Help". Please let me assure you that he deeply appreciates your kind thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Charles A. Bailey, Esq., Cresthome Apartments, T.A. 621 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, es California. We c Thomas K.C.M.G., C.B., ct. 1, 1938. Kent, England. ssing appreciation for books sent him by Sir Thomas arbert S a joy to see him again and hoped he would come back Chas. A. Bailey 10-1-38 $ Metaphysician CRESTHOME APARTMENTS P.P.F. 621 WEST 4TH ST. By APPOINTMENT Los ANGELES 9-B We HOHIER. Sir Thomas K.C.M.G., C.B., I AM come that YOU might have LIFE and have it More abundantly and that YOUR JOY may be full. WSI death THE Dov STATEMEN STATEMS that ISS 89 HOHIER, Sir Thomas K.C.M.G., C.B., Oct. 1, 1938. Kent, England. The President wrote expressing appreciation for books sent him by Sir Thomas Hohler. The President said it was a joy to see him again and hoped he would come back soon and bring his wife with him. SEE P.P.F. 3335 Bi P.P.B. ai 9-B m Reed Sentember a 1028 LEEDS, William B. Cristobal, C. Z., Sept. 3, 1938. Writes the President saying he is glad that he liked the "Laws of the Navy" and says he wants to send the President a set of "Our Fathers", which is along the same lines.- Mr. McIntyre, on Sept. 19th, wrote Mr. Leeds saying the President would be delighted to have a set of "Our Fathers". P.P.F. F. SEE P.P.F. 3735 9-B W m Reed Personal September 6, 1938 1.6.7 My dear Mr. Barnaba: 9-B Replying to your letter of September second, the President asks me to thank you ever so much for your nice thought in sending him those pictures. He has been interested in see- ing them and appreciates your kindness in the matter. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY keff Victor Barnaba, Esq., 345 Fairmount Avenue, Victor Barnaba Jersey City, eke New Jersey. - >> M 183 madison avenue . new york . lexington 2-1040 3 Thank dis September 2, 1938. adsis 8 The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, Tics Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: I am taking the liberty of mailing you the enclosed photographs taken on Home Club Day. X At that time I was visiting Dr. Bruder of Staatsburg and it was a great pleasure for me to have the opportunity of seeing and hearing you in person. May I extend my sincere wishes for your continued good health and success. Respectfully yours, Victor Barnaba 345 Fairmount Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 183 madison avenue * new york . lexington 2-1040 LANDIS, James M. Cambridge, Mass., October 6, 1938. The President wrote expressing appreciation for a book sent him by Mr. Landis and saying he was returning same to have it inscribed. SEE P.P.F. 4858 P.P.F. P. 9-B M P.P. q-B it September 15, 1938 My dear Miss Bucks The President thanks you very much for those delicious grapes. He wants you to know that he appreciates your friendly thought in sending them to him. Very sincerely yours, 11. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Pearl Buck, Exeter, California. es W and for 9-15% I Box ag -> Grofes Pearl 2. Buch Exeter, belif P.P.7 q-B decemed appropriate. M. A. Lolland PRIVATE SECRETARY To the Pres., d. 2-9-33 from Mogone Brock, Vesterbro 3, Odense, Donnark. Encloses two pictures of the President and asks for autograph. To the Pres., from Miss Queenie Grute, Crossways, Crickerfield Ro Torquay, Devon, England. Also President to autograph the enclosed cards. To the Pros., Sept, 1, 1938 from cd M Hans A. Power Koulsche Imde 30 Utrecht, Holland. Anica for stamps. To Miss LoHand, September, 1938 from P. Mariani, 33. This Pastourclle, Paris (30) Let. written in French encloses booklet to the President. September 15, 1930 Respectfully referred to the State Do- P.P.7 partment for much admovledgment as may be qB decomed appropriate. M. A. Lolland PRIVATE SEGRETARY To the Pres., d. 2-9-30 from Mogone Brock, Vesterbro 3, Odense, Donnark. Encloses two pictures of the President and asks for autograph. To the Pres., from Miss Queenie Gruto, Crossways, Crickerfield Ro Torquay, Devon, England. Also President to autograph the enclosed cards. To the Proc., Sept, 1, 1938 cd W from Hans A. Power Keulsche Imde 30 Utrecht, Holland. Aske for stamps. To Miss LoHand, September, 1938 from P. Mariani, 32. This Pastourelle, Paris (30) Let. written in French encloses booklet to the President. mr. Reed P.P.A September 15, 1938 $ 4 My dear Mr. and Mrs. Bakers The President has asked me to thank you for those potato chips. He wants you to know that he is grateful Indeed for your friendly thought of him,and sends you his very best wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker, 517 Main Avenue, Brookings, South Dalota. es Wa Dear Most Mrs. Roosevelt, Brookings S.D-Sept.12-38 HE are taking the you pketch liberty to mail you a , held P.P.7. sample of our products, room) giB which me have manuf- 938 actured for 9 yrs. to pro- being hand made, They vide us a living are considered superior to factory veryade chips - HE are 157 70 recent date to the Presi- years respectively ommunications has been re- have never voted any Being stannch Democrats sure you that the friendly thing hit the Demoer atic you to send the sketch is ticket, for which we are very proud- ch you enclosed are re- He are hoping to hear sure that you will wish Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Sergeant Albert Busch, 1641 California, Wa Denver, Colorado. edb Enclosures. Returned letter from this office and WPA; discharges from CCC and Fitzeimons General Hospital. the most favorable reports from your our Radio, son each day, over on held pketch P.P.7. with Kindest wishes. Very cordially yours. room) giB 938 nr. & Mrs. Fred Baker. Brookings S.D. recent date to the Presi- munications has been re- are you that the friendly u to send the sketch is h you enclosed are re- sure that you will wish to retain them. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Sergeant Albert Busch, 1641 California, Wa Denver, Colorado. edb Enclosures. Returned letter from this office and WPA; discharges from CCC and Fitzeimons General Hospital. R.7. The Crayon pketch of 7.D.R is hering held P.P.7. by nn Raid (mail room) giB 938 4 Your letter of recent date to the Presi- dont with the enclosed communications has been re- ceived, and I want to assure you that the friendly interest which prompted you to send the sketch is appreciated, The letters which you enclosed are re- turned herewith as I feel sure that you will wish to retain them. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Sergeant Albert Busch, 1641 California, Wa Denver, Colorado. edb Enclosures. Returned letter from this office and WPA; discharges from CCC and Fitzeimons General Hospital. p.p.7. g-B September 20, 1938 My dear Sergeant Busch: Your letter of recent date to the Presi- dent with the enclosed communications has been re- ceived, and I want to assure you that the friendly interest which prompted you to send the sketch is appreciated. The letters which you enclosed are re- turned herewith as I feel sure that you will wish to retain them. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Sergeant Albert Busch, 1641 California, Denver, Colorado. edb M Enclosures. Returned letter from this office and WPA; discharges from CCC and Fitzeimons General Hospital. Thank Danner bolo. aug Ackg'd Acby20/38 EWB PL D. Roosevelt Fenerable President of The A.S.A. 9- Hanorable Sir June 29th 1938 larote letter addressed to you same was turned over to the Norks progsess administration due losed find litter I recened in refly please fardon One for speaking any mind I did not ask them for help. for Ine had thair kind of help. for warly 2 yeare in work Eamps where young and Mrs El Pad and Pencil and we old strong men are handed a Onen were handed Reck shorle as for going to the reliefe here oh One disits there was enough for One, Im no begar, as such one + PP7. is treated by strong are 9-B Aren that can't speak the american Toung Plain they see to it that thair kind reference as to my Record with are cared for the Works Progress administration Igen Junes I Delany 408 stato groundy Bldg Denner rolo. Anorable Sir ander seprat yoner Im sending another price of Ing work. please inspect same and fordard of Inc John Hoosenst go. Mrs Elen They God Bless them Both with best Wishes by to remain oh 1641 california Donover rolo Honufelle Recd when PP.7. m September 20, 1938 9-B My dear Miss Boyd: The President thanks you very much for those two miniature albums. He is glad to have them and has asked me to express his ap- preciation of your friendly thought in sending them to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs Elen Miss Ruth 0. Boyd, The Longfellow Antique Shop, 84 Portland Street, Portland, Maine. oh n Thank for 2 Minister Album Tood 7/20 bh The Longfellow Antique Shop House- Opposite Post Office 84 Portland Street Portland, Maine p.p.t Ruth and 6. Lund The Capitol maL q-B book 8 Eben It was nice of you to send your sketch to the President. He appreciates your courtesy and asks no to convey his best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, II. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Vandorn 4. Bixby, Frankfort, Kentucky. File Was drawn in 30 min. Reed September 20, 1938 m ppt q-B My dear Vandorn: It was nice of you to send your sketch to the President. He appreciates your courtesy and asks no to convey his best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, II. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Vandorn 4. Bixby, Frankfort, Kentucky. File Birthers blot michia Our Gallant Leader. isynold.by (Handdrawn) Vandorn a. Birtby Frankfort, michiga Was drawn in 30min. mr Reed P.P.7 September 20, 1938 q-B My dear Sonny and Blackie: It was nice of you to send the Presi- dent the box of salt water taffy. He appreciates your thought of him and has asked me to convey his good wishes to both of you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY The Breakers Salt Water Taffy Shop, Mrs Elen 25th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia. eke Reed P.P.7. September 20, 1938 mr 9-Ps My dear Friends: The President thanks you ever so much for the salt water taffy which you sent to him. He deeply appreciates your friendly thoughtful- ness and sends his best wishes to all of you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Clerks of The Breakers Salt Water Taffy Shop, 25th Street and Atlantic Avenue, has Elen Virginia Beach, Virginia. eke ppt 9-Po September 20, 1938 mr Reed My dear Mr. Bradly: It was nice of you to send those plaques to the President. He asks me to thank you for your courtesy and to express his appre- ciation of your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Chas. F. Bradly, Esq., 1935 Arch Street, Philadelphia, T.A oh Pennsylvania. + grow on very damp sociount m.Rsed peed September 21, 1938 plt 9.B My dear Miss Buck: The President is delighted to have those grapes. He asks me to express his sin- cere appreciation of your kindness in sending them to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Pearl S. Buck, Exeter, California. y To persion es grow on ally damp corrown + align 38-1-6 P.P.7. ss q-B / For achnowledgement I Ly Sange box of grapes from Pearl P. Buch Exeter, balif es land I don't know wheather or not theywill grow on very damp soilor not + P.P.7. Senduig seeds flower September 22, 1938 q-B asking for photographs to has received your friendly eventeenth. He thanks you seed and wants you to loow our thought of him: He sends to you. feeds thrown ndeed to have to disappoint hotographs on hand such as away Ehlt. sincerely yours, M. 1. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Leuese Branson, Wallowa, Oregon. Only es land I don't know wheather or not they will grow on very damp soilor not + P.P.7. September 22, 1938 q-B My dear Leuese: The President has received your friendly letter of September seventeenth. He thanks you ever so much for the seed and wants you to laow that he appreciates your thought of him. He sends his very best wishes to you. I am sorry indeed to have to disappoint you, but we have no photographs on hand such as you request. Very sincerely yours, 11. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Leuese Branson, Wallowa, es Oregon. land l don't know wheather or grow on very damp soilound + and thank 9128 Wallowa Oregon Sept 17,01938 Dear mr. Roosevelt that we We gathered are sending or a you hike some in flower the Hallows seeds hilts they are mixed & we dont know the named I heard Jinmie was sick & hope he gets well soon. Hope you had a nice trip to minn again. I sure hope you do. I wish I was old I suppose you'll run for foresilent enough to oote I am 13. President we have had ever will have. this before you are the best you me more have been told I supplesse Jimmie will be Spresident would Inke a good one some day. + maybe mrs. Roosevelt Its bet she I wish I could see you. land I don't know or The flowers lowers grow on well claimed grow on very damp soilounet School haw started here It started Ma Ite have about 20 rabbits here fickg for most of them. What does Washing tow look like? I read in shook that F.B.d. Headquarters was between the Capitol & White Holse is that true? visit the & atzerland of america. Into. Kmay be Someday while youre out West come up + talks very much. us too) there are 8in our family. of enjoy your Hould you mind very much if claskfor far picture Hopse of you. you Jimmie like the flowers. t mrs. Roosevelt? If you want anymore dwilland you some more next year yellow Belles Johny Jupan Wes may. them because shadthe these flowers are allearly alongin april Shorting Stars + some little white ones Houpin cough haven't really got over ityet bye with yours luck of to you + Jimimies. I did betterclar say good your booster dver, Lenese Branson Wallowas Orey miped wild flower seeds of The Wallowa mt Region The Branson ng Children : una NAMES vaoue worn by Syrian princesses in the thirteenth century. or 2000 or gold and silver brocade, copied White House office mono 10-6-38 that President thinks this should have a personal reply from him. Wants to ask State Dept. what they think. which President will should be done. not be made; that appreciation should be expressed thru Foreign by Service, Penciled momo 10-7-38 that State Dept. thinks personal acknowledgment See 2418 P.P.7 be 9-B SUBMIRLIN, C. Chief of Protocol, Department of State, Wash, D.C. September 30, 1936. Letter to Mr. MoIntyre, referring to his memorandum of Sept. 20, 1938, regarding the desire of Pakhary Bay Buroudi of Syria to have an interview with the President. Seys it was later agreed that Fakhry Boy should be received by Mr. Borle, Asst. See. of State, and 8. copy of a nonorendum concerning that interview is attached. The gifts which Fakhry Boy brought to the United States for presentation to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt are also transmitted. It is understood that the gift intended for the President is 8 large vase inlaid with verious kinds of metel, and the gift intended for Mrs. Roosevelt is 8 robe of gold and silver brocade, copied from those worn by Syrian princesses in the thirteenth century. White House office mono 10-6-38 that President thinks this should have a personal reply from him. Wants to ask State Dept. what they think. Penciled memo 10-7-38 that State Dept. thinks personal acknowledgment by President should not be made; that appreciation should be expressed thru Foreign Service, which will be done. See 2418 P.P.7 br 9-B ags PARDEE, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Day Cannes, France 9-30-38 (ack.) Sent the President a copy of the book, "Thomas Paine 1737-1809". Acknowledged by the President. SEE P.P.F. 4267 PP7 9-B