Air warfare; Bombardment; Leaves; Communists; Tobacco;
Syd mentions having received another pair of letters from Marjorie. He says that the leaf she enclosed (not included) caused several arguments over which kind of tobacco is was. Syd says that when he got to the part of her letter that explained...
Air warfare; Bombardment; Politicians; Longshoremen; Longshoremen's unions; Flags; War casualties; Nobel prizes;
Bill writes to Marjorie telling her that his plans to leave Spain have changed since losing his passport in an air raid. The train carrying documents and books was hit by a bomb so the soldiers must submit new applications to Washington. He...
Letter from David McKelvy White, National Chair of the Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, to Herman Greenfield's parents reporting the news of his death.
Mrs. Lardner tells her sister she is keeping busy with Jim being away. She went into New York to watch a big fight and afterwards, spent the evening at the Stork Club. She says that she finds it hard to sit still because she is so anxious, knowing...
Artillery (Weaponry); Bombardment; Air warfare; Cigarettes; Military hospitals; Diseases;
George thanks Marjorie for her last letter and the ten cigarettes she sent. They came in handy during the worst artillery fire George has yet seen. He tries to give Marjorie a description of Harry Hakam, but suggests she read between the lines of...
Catholic universities and colleges--United States; Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church ; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Society of the Sacred Heart
Response from Reverend Mother regarding Father John LaFarge request to admit African American student
Ernesto is glad to have a woman to write to, as it has been so long since he has seen a woman or pretty girl. He asks Marjorie to write him in English, and to send him and photograph and cigarettes.
Nat thanks Marjorie for the cigarettes that made the worst artillery bombardment he has ever seen bearable. Asks Marjorie to write him a letter so he can write back to her. Also asks for a picture or two.
Cigarettes; Military maneuvers; Military mobilizations; Military camps; Photographs;
Bill describes his joy at receiving one of Marjorie's letters, aside from getting cigarettes. He wants to meet her when he gets home and will picket her house if she doesn't send him a photograph soon. He says that he is waiting to take a shower...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart
Letter sent to Reverend Mother Gertrude Bodkin with enclosed LaFarge letter requesting admission of African American student.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Article from August 1938 Interracial Review discussing integration controversy:
"...But never before had Manhattanville so truly represented the Church than when Mother Dammann, speaking for the College, addressed the Alumni meeting on the subject...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; LaFarge, John, 1880-1963; Society of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter from Civil Rights Activist, John LaFarge, S.J., requesting assurance that a qualified African American student could be admitted to Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart.
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Anonymous letter sent to alumni and friends of the Sacred Heart Academy and Manhattanville College in opposition to the admission of an African American student:
"Has it come to your attention that Manhattanville College has accepted a colored...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of protest sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
"Dear 'Reverend' Mother,
There is a rumor going about Saint Louis which is distressing us all very much. I just heard it this evening and am writing...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of protest sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student:
"Dear Madam;
I am deeply shocked to learn that Manhattanville has accepted a coloured girl as a Freshman for next year. I feel that this is a very...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
May 16, 1938 Letter of support sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
"Dear Mother Dammann,
I wish to thank you for your kind invitation to the blessing of Mary Moran Memorial Hall on Wednesday, the...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of protest sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student:
"My dead Mother,
As one of the seven women responsible for the circulars and letters of protest sent to every person and association whose address we...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church ; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart
Letter from Reverend Mother Bodkin responding to negative reaction to admission of African American student
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action; Society of the Sacred Heart;
Letter from President Dammann informing Trustee Woodlock of the decision to admit an African American student.
