MISCELLANY PRINTED MATTER Greeting Cards, 1925-53 and undated [Dec 18, 1953 Nicolavs Copernicvs Mathematicvs. A Sixteenth Century engraving of Nicholas Copernicus, whose great astronomical discoveries Poland celebrated in 1953. Season's Greetings and our Best Wishes for a Happy and Peaceful New Year Mr. & Mrs. Emil Blerfau Embassy of the Polish People's Republic On My Friend's Birthday Because we're always friendly In just the happiest way It is my special pleasure On this one special day To wish you every gladness That you've been hoping for - A really HAPPY BIRTHDAY Followed by many more! Sincerely The Horace B. Pennlys Happy Birthday Rain or Shine And a SWELL-ELEGANT year For a friend of mine Love from Nena 9/23/40 DEGREES OF "DOWNS" GOOD LUCK TO YOU DEGREES OF "UPS" Though UPS and DOWNS, And SMILES and FROWNS Make Life's design, it's true, May Fate reserve The soaring curve Of UPS and SMILES for You Inez M. Steele "Pay no attention to the chatter. It means little." I M S. chadwick A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ALAN AND ADRIENNE BARTH per piacere i mette e posto questo bottone a questa Signore Washington, D.C-- S. Balducci ROMA -- 7-8, Piazza Barberini, 7-8 -- ROMA CARTES POSTALES GUIDES ET PLANS DE ROME PHOTOGRAPHIES - SOUVENIRS DE ROME SOUR MEUBLES ET REPRODUCTIONS DE MUSEES MARBRE - BRONZE - PORCELLAINE - TERRE CUITE ETC. HOLLAND - AMERICA LINE. ROTTERDAM - NEW YORK T.S.S. NOORDAM. 12531 Tons Register - 22070 Tons Displacement. Friendship's Rosary at Eastertime The many happy hours I've spent With you will always be Like precious gems that I'll review On Friendship's Rosary; And as I count them one by one, Each one will be a part Of all the friendly thoughts of you I keep within my heart! With Love Sincerely Yours, Ray & Bell 1948 A Gift for You Hope you'll like the present This brings today from me-- It's just a way of saying "You are nice as you can be." Esther B Jones Happy Birthday Just as sure as the morning Follows the night There's One who sends blessings To make the days bright And as sure as the evening Comes each day, too He's in His heaven Watching over you! Happy Birthday Ninety years young [Ca 9-27-53] Dear Mrs Terrell Wishing you many blessings And many, many happy days Sincerely Dora Needham Lee Widener Memorial Library - Harvard University. Norman Rines A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Alan and Adrienne Barth Congratulations To You This marks a very special And important time for you And so congratulations And the best of wishes, too, May many joys be yours today And future years fulfill Every hope and dream for you The way you hope they will Illinois Association of Colored Women (Miss) Gladys Watts President To France June 17, 1940 If France had never smiled on me, My heart, today, would not be breaking. If I had never sailed the sea My soul, with pain, would not be aching. But I have seen the Sacred Flame, And climed the hill to Sacre Coeur, And I have prayed in Notre Dame And knelt, with peasants, on the floor. For I have danced on Bastille Day, And seen Versailles at early morn; And watched the flowing fountains play— And I have looked on Carcassonne. And we shall see these things anew, The Oriflamme shall always shine. The heart of France is strong and true And always shall be thine and mine. Oh, France! Take thou this prayer of mine! And may it reach thy sacred soil! Let France awake in beauty there, All purged of war and woe and toil! Hallie Elnera Green I Love You 2766 Square Dancers BY REPRODUCTA © MCMLI MADE IN U.S.A. Dear Mrs. Terrell This is from Eleanor Stein I am sorry that me and my famaly are going to get a now home Signeb Eleanor Stein Congratulations and Best Wishes Sincere congratulations And best of wishes, too, That every other hope and plan That you now have in view May be as fully realized, And may each new success Bring added hours of pleasure And greater happiness! Elsie Isabel Gladys Irene Mary Downing. Mary Cothell Dorothy De Leon Lucille Simmons Phyllis 25 AK 3131 COPYRIGHT RUST CRAFT BOSTON, U. S. A. I wish that I could tell you In a friendly sort of way All the warm and happy wishes That are wished for you today! Congratulations! Valerie E. Chase and Faculty May the best life has to give Be yours from year to year The Staff of Southwest Community Home Invites you to attend a Banquet [in] honor of the outstanding [participants] of the summer program. at Southwest Community House 501 - Second St., S.W. Thursday, September 7, 1950 7:30PM. EASTER WISHES As every year the bells of Easter Ring in blessings old and new, So every year my heart keeps asking Easter happiness for you. From Cara Redmond To You on Valentine's Day [ca 2-14-52?] This little card's One way to show you Just how glad I am I know you! Congratulations on the splendid job you are doing for our race. Thelma L. Baltimore 1952. [?], Beta Congratulations [ca 7-2-48] Just one word--Congratulations-- But surely you must know All the special thoughts behind it That words could never show. Howdy, Friend, May I add my personal though belated Congratulations? I'm proud of you. Love - Esther P.S. Kilties Band, St. Petersburg, Fla. "The Sunshine City." THIS SPACE FOR WRITING 1/18/32 A Long way from home Q D Prisst. [??] SAINT PETERSBURG JAN 18 8:30 PM 1932 FLA AIR-MAIL SAVES TIME POST CARD THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS Mrs. Terrell 1615-South Washington DC. The season's greetings with best wishes to you. Annette & Roberta Merry Christmas AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR Langston Hughes Langley Junior High School The Board of Education of the District of Columbia requests the honor of your presence at the 9B Graduation Exercises of the Langley Junior High School Tuesday Afternoon, June Sixteenth Nineteen hundred and fifty-three one-thirty o'clock The School Auditorium Miss Valerie &. Chase One Your Birthday Hope you have a jolly birthday With happiness to spare; For your happiness is something In which your friends all SHARE! Harry and Florence Knight THINKING OF YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY Because it's your Birthday! Days like this one always seem To kindle memory's embers ~ So here's a wish for happiness From "someone who remembers!" Mrs. C. Redmond Merry Christmas Christmas Greetings and best wishes for the New Year James A. Cobb BIRTHDAY GREETINGS HISTORY ART DRAMA SCIENCE Never before in HISTORY Or in the field of ART-- In SCIENCE or in DRAMA Has a wish played such a part-- Devotedly Phippie A Very HAPPY BIRTHDAY for YOU! FOR A DEAR Valentine Wishing you gladness on Valentine's Day In token of all you have done. To make every mile along life's happy way A pleasant, enjoyable one! Devotedly Phippie Much Joy to You DEAR MOTHER Devotedly Phippie '41. It warms the heart to think of those Who make us happy, year by year, And no one in the world has brought So much real joy as Mother Dear,-- That's why love fills this Mother's Day -- You mean far more than words can say! SORRY I'm Pulling in LATE for Your BIRTHDAY! Forgive this little Birthday Train For pulling in so late, You see, it made some special stops To pick up extra freight! And as it whistled round each bend (Just take a peek . . . and see) It made a wish with all its might For you especially! THE CROWNING EVENT OF THE MONTH-- Your Birthday Comes In SEPTEMBER The SAPPHIRE is Your Birthstone "The Heaven-hued SAPPHIRE" is said to be one of the gems that man first came in contact with or appreciat- ed. The rod of Moses was set with SAPPHIRES as a sign of authority. Symbolic of constancy, truth, and virtue, it is said to have the power of rekindling blighted hope, ensuring friend- ship, restoring sight, strengthening the body and soul, and sharpening the in- tellect. I do not need to send the wisdom That the SAPPHIRE stone insures, So I'm sending Birthday wishes For gladness which endures! With best wishes for the day & year, Love from ??? 9/23/39 BIRTHDAY Wishes Here's hoping that your Birthday joys Will never, never end, And there will be no limit To the happy hours you spend! Mrs. Anna J. Williams "Birthdays are happy days" HOLLAND - AMERICA LINE. ROTTERDAM - NEW YORK T.S.S. NOORDAM. 12531 Tons Register - 22070 Tons Displacement. FOR YOU on Mother's Day With a lot more happy wishes Than these words could ever say, For a very lovely lady On a very special day! With love, Fannie A Hallmark Card Copyright 15 MD23-2 Best Wishes On This Special Occasion May the joy of success that's yours today Continue to mark your future way. Congratulations to you! With all good wishes for a lovely evening. Sincerely, Susie V. Briedue Kansas City, Kansas National Arts & Craft Chairman An Easter Wish for YOU Devotedly Phippie May Easter bring you promise That clouds will drift apart, Until once more there's sunshine And peace within your heart. Birthday Greetings to a Special Friend The very finest things on earth Aren't found just everywhere, We realize how much they're worth Because they are so rare; So though we're sorry now and then That real friends are so few, We do appreciate it when We find such friends as You! Happy Birthday Lovingly, Fannie Howard Douglass. 9-20-1951. A WORLD OF GOOD WISHES for You ON MOTHER'S DAY To wish you just the "tops" o'life Without a single "tumble", To wish you all the "smiles" o'life And not a single "grumble" To wish you all the best o'life And not a flaw about it,--- To wish you all the joy in life And not a day without it! Devotedly Phippie 139 A Hallmark Card 25 M 87 To Greet You and this Important Day [*Jan.19, 1941*] Of course this day belongs to you Especially, and yet It is a time that others, too, Aren't going to forget; So may this little card express In a most hearty way Best wishes for your happiness On this important day! Pleasant memories from the members of Iota Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Easter Greetings to You To bring my Easter Greetings and to wish you happiness for every day Charles & Estelle Duke By using this inexpensive postcard to announce each Christmas Gift, The Reader's Digest saves about $36,000. The money saved, after deductions for taxes, will be given to the U.S.O. Mrs. Mary C. Ferrell 1615 S-St. N. M. Washington, D.C. A One-Year Subscription to The READER'S DIGEST Is Presented to You with Christmas Greetings By Phippie Best Wishes on Your BIRTHDAY A Year of Happiness It's a pleasure to wish you In this cordial way Many Happy Returns of a Wonderful Day Nellie M. Quander T-1442 S CO Made in U.S.A. Birthday Greetings May brightly glowing memories Delight your heart today, As you recall the happiness You've found along life's way; And may the future hold such joy And peace and cheer in store That coming anniversaries Will please you more and more. From Pearlie Reid Robinett Nov '06 (Fisk) You were our commencement speaker. [Ca 12-25-32] Rise up shepherd an' follow follow de star of Bethlehem rise up shepherd an' follow Detail from the Chancel Windows of the Chapel of Tuskegee Institute The Adoration of the Magi by Katherine Lamb The art themes in these windows are derived from the religious folk-music of the Negro I believe in the fellowship of men of good will, in their ability to live together in peace and to cooperate in service and the pursuit of truth. I believe in God, in His purposes of good toward all men, and the ultimate triumph of His justice and righteousness in all the earth. Principal and Mrs. R. R. Moton Christmas 1932 12-23-42 Greetings to one of my oldest and dearest friends! "Grow old along with me-- The Best is yet to be!" Merry Christmas & Happy New Year-- Lovingly, Nettie [Dec 16, 1939] The CHRISTMAS BOOK Published Privately By HENRY ADAM BROWN B EX LIBRIS This is copy number 7 of a limited edition The Christmas Book Henry Adam Brown Author & Publisher The Second Edition Copyrighted MCMXXXIX The Christmas Book Prologue Spring with its birds and flowers.....summer with its sunshine.....autumn with its golden haze and crimson leaves.....these pleasant seasons come and go and through them I must work and worry. But now comes the jolliest season of them all, the glorious holiday time, and I forget my troubles and cares. This little book can express but a small part of the good wishes which I send to you and yours. The Christmas Book Chapter One Tinkling bells, riotous holly, cheery voices and glad smiles greet me at every turn. The holiday spirit takes hold of my heart and makes it bubble over with joy and good wishes for all my fellowmen. I am happy and I want to make everyone else feel the same. And so I wish you a real old-fashioned Merry Christmas — full of jolly times and ringing good cheer. The CHRISTMAS BOOK CHAPTER TWO But like most happy mo- ments the glad holidays fleet by . . . . . and then once more I take up my daily tasks. If those days ahead, however, are en- lightened by the good wishes of my friends, then the routine of life can be- come high adventure. Before me in 1940 are 366 dawns--every one of them a new start, another opportunity to do good and great things. THE CHRISTMAS BOOK EPILOGUE So I bring to a close my Christmas Book with the earnest hope that every dawn of 1940 will bring to you only the best of good fortune, the best of health, the best of true friendship . . . . . the best of everything. May you walk in the sun throughout all the coming New Year. Even though I have taken a whole book in which to say it, so much is still unsaid! But that is the fault of my pen and not my heart. AUTHOR'S AUTOGRAPH Henry Adam Brown 2005 Twelfth Street Washington DC Merry Christmas [multiple foreign languages] [12-6-49] In many languages, this says a Happy Christmas to you and yours and pleasant fortune for the New Year. Our East and West speakers and artists join with me in these good wishes. However different the words, the meaning is all the same, and friendship flows from one heart to another around the world. The East and West Association continues its work of mutual knowledge and understanding among peoples. The task is great but never more needed than now. "It is better to light one candle than it is to curse the darkness." Pearl S. Buck and a Happy New Year [ca 1-1-53] Luke 6:38 I wish you the Full Gospel Measure of blessings in 1953 Nannie H. Burroughs Justice and Mrs. Robert Heberton Terrell send Heart Christmas Greeting and all Good Wishes for the New Year [*Miss Castor*] [*42/2 Atlantic*] A Merry Christmas and many more A happier New Year than ever before Mr. and Mrs. William C. Goines Mother's Day Greetings Dearest Mrs Terrell – I hope that you are feeling better and well rested by now. 'Twas so nice having a chat with you Easter but I didn't like the thought of you being a shut-in on such a pretty day. Mama is with me now – and showing me how to "keep house". Do come up soon and tell your daughter that I looked for her Easter [?] — Love Nera To wish you on your day of days Happiness a thousand ways – Today, tomorrow and always! MAY 19 LUNCHEON UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND We enclose your ticket for the May 19th luncheon at the National Press Club. As there are no reception facilities, guests will be met when they alight from the elevator on the 13th floor by ushers who will show them directly to the Ball room. Luncheon will begin promptly at noon. We urge you to arrive before noon. Thank you. ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE OUT GIFT for YOU We all take special pleasure In giving this to you, Although it's just a little part Of what we'd like to do, And since we, one and all, agree That you deserve the best, We're wishing you those special joys That make you happiest! To. Dr. Mary Church Terrell, Your Highland Beach Neighbors, Are also Congratulating You Today, We wish you many Blessings for the Future ; Mrs. Fanny Douglas Mrs.Chas.E.Jorgensen Mrs.Ethel Murray Mrs.Annozene Flagg Miss Jeanette Welch Dr. Wm. Nelson Mrs.Leona Dotson Mrs.Irma West Mrs.Talley Holmes Mrs.G. Schurlock Dr. E. Mcmurdock Mrs. B. Secundy Mrs.Catherine Hurley Mrs.Alice Underdown Dr.M.G.Lucas Mrs.Lottie Rigley Mr.[Dr] John Washington Mrs. Ida Reid Mrs. Montague Cobb Mrs. Haley Douglas Mrs.Clarence Wormley Mrs. Toney Pierce Mrs.William Wells Mrs. Anna Scott Mrs.Perry Howard Miss Immogene Wormley Mrs Edwina Brown Mrs.Irene Leake Mrs.Jennie Wilder Mrs. Iona Neal Mrs.Carrie Freeman Mrs. S.Milton Mrs.Hortense Fitzgerald Mrs.Mary Dixon Mrs.Dorris Gregory Mr.Wm.Nixon Mrs.Nellie Henderson Mrs.Lucille Simmons Mrs.Edith Claytor Mr.Roscoe Evans Miss Coleman Grant Mrs.Francis (Ethel) Mrs.Mabel Matthews Mrs.Mary Buckner Dr.Norbert Gillem Mrs.E.C.Smith Mrs.Anna Burwell Mrs. Jennie Maguire Mrs.Bobbie Deane M[r]iss Beatrice Walker The original of the design reproduced on this card was created by a member of the Rust Craft Artists' Guild 50 AG 6269 COPYRIGHT MCMXLVII RUST CRAFT BOSTON, U. S. A. WHIT. P-1590D U.S.A May this Christmas be one of rejoicing And bring you the things you hold dear, And the love of God bless you and keep you Day by day through a Happy New Year! It was good to meet you during the White House Conference on Children & Youth. Our Inter-racial Commission in Waco Tex. is still going well. Best Wishes- Tommie Stroud 3225 Maple Ave Waco Tex. Thinking of You on your Birthday Hallmark 15845-2 [?] Congratulations from The Good Friends Circle Club Xenia, Ohio The manner which you have fought for human rights is a great source of inspiration to our "club" Ardena Cosby, Pres, Route 5- Xenia, Ohio. Florence Porter, Sec. 75 Taylor St., Xenia. [* It doesn't take Forget-Me-Nots To make [me] us think of you Because [I] we never could forget The nice things that you do, But this is just to tell you That on this, your special day, [I'm] We are happily remembering In a special sort of way! HAPPY BIRTHDAY*] Many happy returns. May God Bless you in our prayer. Bright thoughts for your Christmas and best wishes for the New Year Major and Mrs. Walter Howard Loving To ONE of my BALDHEADED FRIENDS. To Thee, O well-beloved, but hairless friend, At this god time a heartfelt wish I send~ For every hair along Life's highway cast May other compensations come to last~ May health and comfort and a happy home Surround the glory of thy polished dome,~ And Time, which robbed thee of thy foliage, With Peace and Plenty crown an honored age. Noël, Noël, Born is the King of Israel 10X380 HAND COLORED HAVEN BOSTON U S A From - Yours truly, J. Sr. P. R Dear Mrs. Terrell, How much we should love to hear from you and enjoy your lovely choice English, your wit and loving good will. Carrie B. H. JOYOUS GREETINGS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR Ida, Carrie and Nell Hilkey A Birthday Wish For every birthday happiness For glad years smiling through, For every joy that life can hold, Forevermore For you? [*Eva R. Board. Just a card from an old old friend. Sickness of myself and Dr Board keeps me away.*] for your Birthday May each moment of Your Birthday Hold new happiness for you - May all your fondest wishes For the years ahead come true! Missionary Society Lincoln Congregational Temple. G GRINNELL No. 3014 MADE IN U.S.A. Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.