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Letter to Lizzie Johnson from J.F. Powers, declaring his love
In this letter, which features an embossed seal in the upper-righthand corner, Powers declares his affection for Johnson: "I presume you must have long been aware though I have never before dared to put the thought into words, that I love you. I have sometimes ventured to hope that your own heart has... a kindred feeling." -
John Campbell Godbey Gradebook 1916-1917
A gradebook with lined paper designed to track students' grades in college courses. Along the top edge of each page, dates and topics of specific class sessions are specified and along the left edge of each page, students' names are shown. Grades are filled into corresponding boxes for students and class sessions on the remainder of the pages. -
Speech about Environmental Protection Policy
This is a speech given by Tower in which he espouses the importance of environmental protection and renewable energy sources. Tower emphasizes his belief that the path to addressing problems of pollution lies not in the rejection of technology, but in technological advancement, such as a proposed orbital power station, and new methods of recycling. The document is undated but is found in a folder containing speeches from 1972. -
Speech about National Health Insurance
In this presidential campaign speech, Tower outlines his views on government-issued national health coverage — Tower is strongly opposed. Tower focuses on the need for individuals to choose their own care providers, expresses fears over the the monetary cost of national health coverage and the potential demise of pluralistic health care, and defends the existing American health care system. Tower argues that a better solution would be reached by addressing individual problems with American health care, for example by offering financial incentives to attract doctors to underserved communities, and by providing government aid for specific costly treatments. Tower introduces his "Medicredit" plan, which would offer tax incentives to help Americans purchase their own insurance, and which would replace Medicaid. -
Proposed Statement to Mexican Americans, dated 1972
A 1972 outline of a proposed speech in which Tower would describe his plans to facilitate greater equality for Mexican-Americans in Texas. Tower would argue for the necessity of bilingual education, increased affirmative action legislation, and the governmental support of organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens. Of particular note in this document is the visibility of the revision process. Several versions of the speech are included, each annotated by Tower's speechwriting staff. -
Speech in Response to Opponent's Political Attacks
An excerpt from a Tower speech in which he addresses an unnamed political opponent, accusing this opponent of relying on ad hominem attacks, particularly in regard to Tower's voting against the continued funding of the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. Tower responds to the attacks by describing the program as fiscally irresponsible. The speech is undated but refers to events of 1968 and 1969 as having occurred in the near past. -
The Simple Life in a Nutshell
Found amongst C. C. Cody's belongings after his trip to Battle Creek, Michigan, this pamphlet offers general lifestyle advice regarding mental health, diet, and exercise. Written and published by J. H. Kellogg, the pamphlet explains nutritional and health concerns in the early-1900s. It is divided into sections regarding healthy eating, exercise, sleep and rest, bathroom routines, and mental hygiene. Kellogg's cautious and primal dietary approach offers insight as to how the field of nutrition was developing throughout his time. -
[Letter from B.T. Kavanaugh to F.A. Mood]
[4] p. ; Letter from B.T. Kavanaugh to F.A. Mood regarding the condition of Soule University, part of scrapbook of correspondence arranged by C.C. Cody.Tags Soule University -
[Henry Matthews diary entry from December 15, 1837]
[1 p. of 322]; Diary entry by Henry Matthews records his meeting with Martin Ruter in December of 1837. -
Theuerdank Leaf
Leaf from German tale Theuerdank, 1517