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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
18484Letter from Father Fritz to Mary Lena
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Father Fritz
  • January 4, 1955
Description:
Letter on Holy Redeemer Rectory stationary from "Father Fitz" to Mary Lena, 4 January 1955 thanking her for a book and lamenting that he is unable to work until spring.
12083Letter concerning Jane Montgomery
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Morison, S.E.
  • 8/27/1959
Description:
Letter and attached explanation from Samuel Elliot Morison to Mrs. Marjorie Hayward regarding the question as to whether Jame Montgomery had the title of Lady.
17374Nelson, A.L. to Spiker, LaRue
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Environment
  • 7/16/1959
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from A.L. Nelson, director of the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge in reference to Spiker’s article on the Refuge.
17372Dale, Fred H. to Spiker, LaRue
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Environment
  • 6/24/1959
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Fred H. Dale in reference to his approval of her article on Patuxent Wildlife Reefuge. With Spiker’s letter to Dr. John L. Buckley in refernece to article on Patuxent Wildlife Refuge.
7698Letter from Norman Thomas to LaRue Spiker, telling her that he will not be able to publish her article ‘Mason of the Sea’.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • 3/23/1959
Description:
Norman Thomas tells LaRue that he will not be able to publish her article titled ‘Mason of the Sea’. Previously accessioned as **1992, Object Id 2001.1992
18662Letter from John Terres to LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • 3/23/1959
Description:
Letter from John Terres, of Audubon Magazine, to LaRue Spiker saying he would like to see the article she refrences in her letter to him on speculation. Also tells her there is a 2,500 word limit.
18659Letter from John Terres to LaRue Spiker.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • 3/23/1959
Description:
Letter from John Terres to LaRue Spiker rejecting her article The Outrageous Ocala. He offers suggestions on how to streamline the article and another possible venue to publish it in.
18663Letter from LaRue Spiker to John Terres
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • 3/23/1959
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker to John Terres of Audubon Magazine refrencing their correspondence on an article she had perviously sent him a draft of.
9368Correspondence re Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Environment
  • 1959
Description:
Spiker is writing an article for American Forest on the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. She asks for a review of the proposed article from Dr. Dale, Asst Director of Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland 3 pages Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.023.14, **1302
9367Continued correspondence on article on Patuxent
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, magazine article
  • 1959
Description:
Letter from Dr. Dale and letter to Dr. Buckley of Patuxent Wildlife Refuge. continued correspondence on article on Paxtuxent Wildlife Refuge. No copy of article Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.15, **1303,
9369Correspondence with Mr. Richard Hallett
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • 1958
Description:
Richard Hallett wrote an article in Down East magazine about Elijah Joy. Spiker wrote him a letter indicating where there were differences in her perspective of Joy and his take either due to differences in interpretation or differences in research sources Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.13, **1301
9370Correspondence with Mrs. D. Bryant
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • 1957
Description:
Letter to and from Mrs D Bryant regarding two men named Breath who were involved in the story of Elijah Joy 2 Hand written letter from Mrs. Bryant not scanned. She explains that she had 2 relativess Abraham and Edward Heath who both in Alton Illinois. She had sent material to Colby College Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.12, **1298, **1300
9372Request for assistance from Jack Cameron
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Publishers
  • 1956
Description:
Request for tech assistance editing book on Elijah Joy on Dec 5, 1956 from LaRue Spiker to Jack Cameron of Cameron Associates in New York. Had been rejected by Rinehart Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.10, **1299
14673Southern Illinois University Press correspondence
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Fiction
  • Other, Publishers
  • 1956
Description:
3 letters Howard Long , Vernon Sternberg,LaRue Spiker(pdf) and Southern Ill University Press Catalog 1956 (doesn't have a book by LaRue) Correspondence regarding possible publication of historical novel , Elijah, discouraging her that this university press doesn't publish works of fiction Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.9, **1297
9358Letter to Jack
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Authors
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • 1956
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker re her ideas for a book called Elijah On onion skin paper, very thin Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.023.3 and **1291
14674LaRue to Jack Rejection letter
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Authors
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Publishers
  • Other, Race discrimination
  • 1956
Description:
Letter from Jack on 10/15/56 regarding rejection of her manuscript- work of fiction regarding the Mantle of Elijah. Also suggests that Guardians of the Gods would be hard to publish as well. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.023.8, **1293
146963 Letters re Elijah book
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • 1956
Description:
3 letters asking for assistance re the Elijah book. Jack Pickering, Marcella Powers, Howard Long LettersreElijah.pdf Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.7, **1297, **1294, **1293
9373Letters regarding manuscript, Mantle of Elijah
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Publishers
  • Other, manuscript
  • 1956
Description:
Letter to Kenneth Cameron request read manuscript and letter to Miss Boldt, secretary to Mr. Gillmor regarding reading her manuscript. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.1 and **1287,
9380Letters regarding Elijah Lovejoy
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1954
Description:
LaRue Spiker correspondence to Illinois State Library (2), General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (3) re: Elijah. P. Lovejoy Previously archived as object Id **1286, and object Id 012.FIC.015.1
9377Letters to and from Dr Bacala
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Discrimination
  • 1953
Description:
Letter from Dr. Bacala who is Filipino on Spiker's support fo Mrs. Hardman and her response. PDF file Bacala1 Previously archived as 012.FIC.015.5
1257Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Brodie, Donald W.
  • 1950-07-31
Description:
Donald W. Brodie dismisses the appeal of LaRue Spiker regarding her release from the State Welfare Department of Indiana. Brodie believes that Spiker's words support communism and that it is important for the United States to keep up with Russia in the development of atomic warfare. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Henry F. Schricker, Maurice O. Hunt
1259Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Pumphrey, Ralph E.
  • 1950-07-28
Description:
Ralph E. Pumphrey writes regarding a letter LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas sent to the Council of Social Agencies. Pumphrey believes Spiker ignored the established legal channels in appealing her case by distributing a public statement. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Harold B. Tharp, Mrs. Boyd I. Miller, Carl R. Dortch, Mrs. Marvin E. Curle, Sidney Cahn, Michael F. McCaffrey, Philip Adler Jr., Lionel F. Artis, Murray A. Auerbach, Irene C. Boughton, Volney M. Brown, Agnes Connor, Mrs. Frank H. Fairchild, Russell W. Galloway, Mrs. John K. Goodwin, Henry M. Graham, Mrs. Walter S. Greenough, Mary Houk, Robert E. Jewett, Gerald F. Kempf, Bertha Leming, Mrs. Montgomery S. Lewis, Mrs. Colby E. Moody, Mrs. John M. Moore, Joseph E. Palmer, Edwin G. Plum, James Shaw, Thomas M. Tobin [show more]
1258American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • 1950-07-27
Description:
An unidentified American citizen criticizes a mimeographed letter sent by LaRue Spiker. The author supports Spiker's dismissal from her government job and accuses her of using communistic language.
1256Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Wilson, Herbert E.
  • 1950-07-27
Description:
Herbert E. Wilson writes to Governor Schricker regarding the discharge of LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas from the payroll of the state of Indiana. Wilson commends that state for taking appropriate action. People Mentioned: LaRue Spiker, Maurice O. Hunt, Iola Klaas
1260Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Hunt, Maurice O.
  • 1950-07-11
Description:
Maurice O. Hunt of the Indiana State Department of Public Welfare writes to notify LaRue Spiker that she has been suspended without pay for aiding and abetting the work of the Civil Rights Congress and creating discord within the department. A Personnel Transaction form is included with the letter. People Mentioned: T. A. Gottschalk, Leo M. Kinman, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hitz, Fred Hoke, W. Edward Sweigart, Louise Griffin