Letter from Colin L. Powell to Elie Wiesel regarding the Colin Powell Center

This letter, dated January 21, 2015, is from Harvey Schulweis, Chairman of The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR), to Mr. and Mrs. Elie Wiesel. Schulweis expresses profound gratitude for their generous support, which enables the JFR to provide financial assistance to elderly and needy Righteous Gentiles and to preserve their memory through a national education program. He emphasizes the personal significance of their contribution to both the rescuers and the JFR's educational initiatives, highlighting the foundation's mission to ensure the Righteous live their remaining days in comfort and dignity, and that their legacy is forever remembered.

This document is a 2007 membership invitation and form for the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), addressed to Professor Elie Wiesel. It serves as a "Call to Action" for influential leaders, distinguished officials, non-government leaders, and CEOs to join CGI in addressing global challenges. The brochure outlines the initiative's goals, focusing on areas like energy and climate change, global health, poverty alleviation, and education, encouraging members to make personal commitments. It highlights membership benefits, including participation in the 2007 mid-year and annual meetings in New York City, access to web resources, and commitment support. The document features numerous prominent figures, including Bill Clinton (founder), Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey, through images and quotes, emphasizing their involvement and the non-partisan nature of the William J. Clinton Foundation project. The invitation includes a detailed membership form with contact and payment information, demonstrating how CGI catalyzes solutions through global partnerships.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, commending her plan to have her daughters educated at home and updates her on the health, travels, and whereabouts of family and friends.

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on a book of correspondences she is reading, updates her on events at the Orphan Asylum, and comments on issues at the Medical School in Philadelphia. She also includes greetings from her servant, John.

This document is a program for "An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance" held at Chapman University on April 16, 2015. The event, presented by the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music, Department of Theatre, and the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, featured a series of performances, readings, and reflections. Highlights included a welcome by Dr. Daniele Struppa, musical excerpts by various composers performed by artists such as Iman Khosrowpour and Summer Hassan, and readings from the works of Elie Wiesel by students and faculty. The program also included a lighting of commemorative candles and reflections by Dr. Marilyn Harran and Dr. Gail Stearns, with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel present as a Distinguished Presidential Fellow. The document details biographies of the speakers, performers, and production team, emphasizing the event's focus on memory, justice, and human rights in the context of the Holocaust, commemorating the millions who perished and honoring survivors and liberators.