Miscellaneous

This is a collection of various miscellaneous documents, letters, and essays related to the LeCocq family.

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Birthday Card from Mother to Ralph, n.d.

Rhoda Brinks LeCocq

Colorful birthday greetings card from mother to son.
Prayer of Chief Yellow Lark, n.d.

Chief Yellow Lark and Chief Red Cloud

"Prayer of the Sioux Indian. Chief Yellow Lark."

Presented to Ralph LeCocq of Harrison, South Dakota by Chief Red Cloud of the Andes Reservation of the Sioux Tribe.
Letter from Council Chamber of Lynden, WA to R.B. LeCocq, n.d.

Council Chamber

Letter from the city council of Lynden, WA accepting Ralph LeCocq's letter of resignation, thanking him for his service, and wishing him the best for his future.
Ralph LeCocq's Report Book, n.d.

Douglas County, Harrison School District

Ralph's report card for an unknown school year.
Harrison School 8th Grade Graduates, n.d.

Harrison Academy

List of pupils in the 8th grade graduating class of the Harrison School, South Dakota. Pupils include Frank LeCocq and Ralph LeCocq.
Essay "More Music in Man", n.d.

Ralph B. LeCocq

Essay written by Ralph LeCocq while a student at Harrison Academy.
Note from R.B. LeCocq about starting a band, n.d.

Ralph B. LeCocq

Note from Ralph B. LeCocq about how he and the boys in his school decided to form a band. They all played their father's instruments and taught themselves how to play.
"Dispute between a Baker and Citizen and Fish-woman", n.d.

Ralph B. LeCocq?

A short story of sorts about a dispute between a baker, a citizen, and a "fish-woman".
Cover of Penmansip Practice Book, n.d.

H. W. Shaylor

Ralph LeCocq's practical penmansip copy book.
Essay about the beginnings of Harrison, SD, n.d.

Unknown

Short essay about the start of Harrison and how different the prairie was before the town was built.
Notice of Change in Name of Law Firm, February 1973

LeCocq, Simonarson and Durnan

Notice of the change in name for law firm "LeCocq, Simonarson and Durnan" to "LeCocq, Simonarson, Syre, and Johnson".
Quote from R.B. LeCocq, 1968

Northwestern College - Orange City

Quote from a 1968 letter by Ralph LeCocq as he retired from being an active attorney. Typed up in 1973.
Newspaper Article "Dr. Rhoda LeCocq Authors Book on India", August 31, 1972

The Lynden Tribune

Newspaper article about the achievements of Dr. Rhoda LeCocq, daughter of Ralph LeCocq, including her newly published book, "The Radical Thinkers: Martin Heidegger and Sri Aurobindo".
Tribute to a Tree, 1967

Ralph B. LeCocq

A short story about the history of a walnut tree in downtown Lynden, WA. Ralph LeCocq hoped to convince the town to protect the tree from getting cut down because of the history of it.
Certificate of Honorary Membership, January 6,1967

Washington State Bar Association

Certificate that R.B. LeCocq was elected to honorary membership in the Washington State Bar Association.
Newspaper article "Veteran Attorney to Take Life Easy After 52 Years of Practice", August 18, 1966

The Lynden Tribune

Newspaper article about Ralph LeCocq retiring from practicing law and a short description of his life's work.
Debate on Navigability of Nooksack River, 1955

Ralph B. LeCocq

Script for a debate on the navigability of the Nooksack River, a case Ralph LeCocq brought to court.
List of Passengers, August 8, 1953

Holland-America Line

A booklet containing a list of passengers on the Noordam ship from New York to Rotterdam. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. LeCocq are amongst the passangers. Also included is an invitation to the LeCocq's to have champagne cocktails with the Commodore.
List of Passengers, October 17, 1953

Holland-America Line

A booklet containing a list of passengers on the Noordam ship from Rotterdam to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. LeCocq are amongst the passangers. Also included is an invitation to the LeCocq's to have champagne cocktails with the Commodore.
Newspaper photo "Coming Again to Jubilee", 1951

Newspaper

Photo in the newspaper of Einar Simonarson, Ralph LeCocq, and Lyman Judson celebrating the Golden Anniversary of Lynden in 1941. Printed in 1951 in anticipation of the 60th Anniversary.
Letter of Resignation, July 28, 1937

Ralph B. LeCocq

Letter written to the mayor of Lynden, Washington, informing him of Ralph's decision to step down from his position as city attorney of Lynden after 23 years of service.
Letter from M.I. Pupin to R.B. LeCocq, February 8, 1928

Michael I. Pupin

Letter explaining how a certain machinery works, with a brief explanation on the movement of electrons and molecules.
Letter from President Coolidge to R.B. LeCocq, November 13, 1924

Calvin Coolidge

Letter from the 30th President of the United States to Ralph LeCocq acknowledging the letter Ralph had sent him about Mrs. Judson.
Newspaper clipping "Mrs. Judson Receives Letter from President", November 21, 1924

Newspaper

Newspaper clipping about 93 year old Mrs. Judson receiving a letter from the President as appreciation for her support in his election.
Letter from J.M. Elliott to R.B. LeCocq, March 14, 1922

J. Maurice Elliott

Letter describing that an angel had appeared to Elliott's family warning about a dangerous operation that would have risked the life of his child and wife.