Executive Correspondence – Letter dated 07/27/2005 to Admiral Gehman from Thomas Vilsack, (Gov. Iowa) concerning to Rock Island Arsenal.

Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 07/27/05 to Commissioner Gehman from Iowa Governor Vilsack thanking the Commissioner for meeting with him to discuss Rock Island Arsenal and expressing his disagreement with DoD_s methods for justifying the relocation of TACOM Rock Island.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 09/12/05 to Chairman Principi from Iowa Senator Charles Grassley. The Senator questions the quality of information used by the Commission and the Commission’s reasoning behind their decision to approve DoD’s recommendation to close Rock Island Arsenal. The Senator provides a list of question for the Commission to answer.

Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 09/19/05 from Chairman Principi to Iowa Senator Charles Grassley in reply to his letter of 09/12/05. The Chairman provides answers to the Senator's questions regarding Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

Community Correspondence - Letter from Joyce T. Ethington to the BRAC Commission and to representatives of her State and Federal government regarding recent BRAC decisions about different facilites thorughout the country.

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated August 19, 1964, regarding donations to LULAC educational funds.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company requesting an order of zinnias.

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Benjamin Magee, President, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, dated December 10, 1941. John Benjamin Magee defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. A. Wilson, Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines, dated December 18, 1941. Wilson defines Americanism.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles for his policy. The payment due is $30.20 and is due by June 14, 1936.

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles for his policy's premium. The printed due date is December 14, 1935 and there is a handwritten note that reads, "Paid by ck. Jan. 6th, 1936."

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, relating his visit with relatives in Monroe County, Iowa. He also tells the story of a man who was waylaid by [Brigadier General John Sappington] Marmaduk, and wonders if Vicksburg has fallen to the Union. In addition, he discusses civil unrest in Texas and expresses his desire to return.

Letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, relating his visit with relatives in Monroe County, Iowa. He also tells the story of a man who was waylaid by [Brigadier General John Sappington] Marmaduke, and wonders if Vicksburg has fallen to the Union. In addition, he discusses civil unrest in Texas and expresses his desire to return.

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a double payment made on one of his orders and informing him that they added the amount to his account but would be willing to send a check in the amount of $5.47 if he would prefer.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Julian Brody discussing Herb's death and their upcoming travel plans.

A letter from Lester D. Longman to Carl B. Compton regarding his new job at Louisiana State University.

A letter from Lester D. Longman to Carl B. Compton complimenting Compton's art organization.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co. placing an order for several dozen plants upon reception of their price list and catalogue. Kempner also inquires about the availability of their Kentia and Areca Palms.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing when Mr. Kempner could expect to receive his order of 100 Calla Lilies.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing an order of Zinnia and Dahlia seeds.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing an order of 100 Calla Lilies and 100 Gladiolus Bulbs.