Secretary of Labor | Letters

Typed letter signed: "Peter J. Brennan" as Secretary of Labor, dated September 26, 1974. Addressed to Danny Franklin, expressing gratitude and mentioning an enclosed autographed photograph. Brennan served as Secretary of Labor from 1973 to 1975, noted for his union leadership.

Typed letter signed by William E. “Bill” Brock III, dated August 4, 1972, on United States Senate's Committee on Government Operations letterhead. The letter expresses sentiments about a colleague's departure, written in blue ink and addressed to a fellow government employee.

Letter signed by William E. “Bill” Brock III, dated October 12, 1971, contains friendly banter directed to Mr. W. Ernst Minor. The letter includes humorous remarks and is typed, with Brock's signature in blue ink.

Typed letter signed by William E. “Bill” Brock III in black ink, dated October 28, 1986, expressing goodwill towards a project. Brock served as Secretary of Labor under President Ronald Reagan and held various political positions throughout his career.

Typed letter signed: "James J. Davis" as Secretary of Labor, dated November 12, 1922, on official letterhead, addressing Miss Maria Anita Boggs. Davis expresses willingness to meet and discuss matters, suggesting arrangements through his secretary.

Letter signed by William B. Doak as Hoover's Secretary of Labor, dated July 6, 1931. Addressed to Mr. S. Sawamura, expressing thanks for congratulations on the 155th birthday of the United States. Includes a vertical fold and minor damage.

Typed letter signed: Martin P. Durkin, dated June 3, 1953, on U.S. Department of Labor letterhead. Addressed to Mr. Leo J. Sylvor, expressing gratitude for a card with Durkin's name in Old English and mentioning sending an autographed photograph.

Typed letter signed: "Arthur J. Goldberg", dated January 4, 1977, addressing a claim in Smithsonian Magazine regarding Supreme Court Clerk Michael Rodak. Goldberg disputes the characterization of Rodak as "high strung," describing him as "unflappable."

Letter signed by Arthur J. Goldberg as JFK's Secretary of Labor, dated February 13, 1962, addressed to John E. Boos. Expressing sentiments similar to President Lincoln and mentioning an enclosed copy of the Gettysburg Address with notation.

Letter signed by Arthur J. Goldberg as JFK's Secretary of Labor, expressing gratitude for good wishes regarding his Supreme Court appointment. Dated September 21, 1962, the letter includes a personal message highlighting his commitment to the Court and the Constitution.

TLS from Arthur J. Goldberg, signed as Arthur J. Goldberg, dated December 29, 1964, on U.S. Supreme Court letterhead. Addressed to Mrs. Millard Fleischer, expressing gratitude for a pin. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Typed letter signed: "J D Hodgson", dated July 2, 1970, sent to Mr. Doug Voegler. This letter, sent on Secretary of Labor stationery, expresses gratitude and includes an autographed card for the recipient's collection, marking the start of Hodgson's tenure.

Typed letter signed "L. B. Schwellenbach" by Truman's Secretary of Labor expresses gratitude to author Guy Lynn Sumner for an inscribed copy of his book "Meet Abraham Lincoln." Dated February 6, 1946, on official letterhead.

Typed letter signed: "Maurice J. Tobin" as Secretary of Labor, dated April 17, 1950, addressing Ben S. Fisher regarding an invitation to the American Bar Association dinner. Letter expresses regret for inability to attend due to a prior engagement.

Album leaf signed and dated by W. Willard Wirtz in Salem, Oregon, in 1965, includes a b/w photograph affixed. Signature reads "W. Willard Wirtz/Salem, Oregon/December 2, 1965." Wirtz served as Secretary of Labor under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.