circa 1918

Osborn, Ella Jane, 1881-1966

Autograph document

Title: [Description of the trenches]

One document dated circa 1918. Osborn describes life in the trenches and the duties that soldiers perform when the fighting is slow.

GLC06570.05

January 11, 1862

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 11, 1862. Thanks her for the linen pants that he received from her. Requests for more envelopes. Henry comments on the goods he has been given by his family and on their quality. Also, Henry mentions that his company is coming home soon, and "Jeff Davis' 50 dollar bounty" could not entice him to reenlist

GLC00653.01.06

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Newspaper clipping

Title: Allied Array in Normandy

One image from an article dated August 8 depciting workers from the West Coast praying for servicemen abroad. Photographed are both men and women.

GLC09619.004

26 August 1944

Signal Corps

Newspaper clipping

Title: Liberated Paris

One newspaper clipping dated August 26, 1944. The editorial image's caption is entitled, "Liberated Paris." Picture depicts people celebrating the liberation of Paris from the Nazi occupation.

GLC09619.005

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Magazine

Title: Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles

One photo essay entitled, "Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles" dated August 8, 1944. Essay is a feature on General Omar Nelson Bradley. Contains a portrait of Bradley and photographs soldiers from the 34th Division training and serving in Europe. Also includes an advertisment for white vinegar geared towards housewives.

GLC09619.010

22 November 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies" dated November 22, 1942 printed by the Los Angeles Times. Contains an illustration of a map showing Australia, New Zealand and Papau New Guinea with a small paragraph summarizing the Allied strategy against the Japanese army. Also refers to indigineous people of the islands of Fiji, Samao, Guam and various others as "savage tribes." Reverse side contains news covering the Allied military fighting in Europe and a column "Farmer's Market" about the Third Street Farmer's Market business highlighting Du…

GLC09619.015

November 23, 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front

One newspaper clipping entitled, "War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front" dated November 30, 1942, illustrated by Charles Owens. Contains an illustration of a map of parts of Southeast Asia and Russia. Various paragraphs are printed over different countries summarizing recent war events. Reverse side features articles on Winston Churchill and the Farmer's Market Today column written by Fred Beck.

GLC09619.016

17 May 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Know Your Japanese War Planes

One photo essay entitled, "Know Your Japanese War Planes" dated May 17, 1942. Contains photographs of various Japanese aircraft bombers and fighter planes such as Mitsubishi Type 96 and Tatikawa Type 95-1. Reverse side is a continuation of the Rotogravure section featuring: Douglas MacArthur arriving in Australia; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor meeting survivors of a submarine explosion; Ivy Low Litvinoff, a Russian ambassador's wife at a movie premiere; Polina Sedova, a Russian second lieutenant and pilot of an ambulance plane; and Lee de Forest inventor of the radio.

GLC09619.017

18 January 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Will Victory Cargoes Ride Polar Skyways to Global Fronts?

One newsmap entitled, "Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago" dated January 18, 1943. Consists of a globe illustrated over a scene of the arctic. A summary details that the map illustrates how the North Pole work as a hub for the military. Reverse side contains articles related to Nazis attempting to claim Stalingrad; the Russian army fighting over oil fields; the promotion of Sue S. Bauser, superintendent of the Nurse corpors had been elevated to one of a rank of a naval lieutenant commander. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column.

GLC09619.024

22 March 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North" dated March 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia's timeline moving its front back and forth through Europe. Reverse side contains articles related to Charles de Gaulle preparing for a parley in French Guiana; release of Sarojini Naidu, activist from prison in India (she was held with Mohandas K. Gandhi); German forces in Algeria; and British Indian troops fighting against the Japanese. Also featured is the Farmers Market Today column highlighting a woman named Olive-Irene who joined WAACS and runs a pinafore shop.

GLC09619.029

17 January 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nazis Face Disaster as Russians Smash on Towards Warsaw

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Face Disaster as Russians Smash on Towards Warsaw" dated, January 17, 1944. Consists of a map depicting the Russian army takeover of Kyiv and future movement towards Warsaw on the road to Berlin. Reverse side contains articles related to a crash accident at Ellington field that led to four deaths; highlight of Chinese Americans building ships at the California Ship Building Corp., includes a photograph of Ethel Mildred Lee, a Chinese-American woman; and other news. Also included is the column, Bearing Up.

GLC09619.050

10 April 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Palau Raid Puts U.S. in Striking Distance of Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "Palau Raid Puts U.S. in Striking Distance of Philippines" dated, April 10, 1944. Consists of a map depicting tactics for destabilizing the Japanese base of Palau. Reverse side contains articles related to main Nazi army resources depleting; an advertisement for women to not waste materials; raids against the Nazi army and other news. Also included is the column, Farmers Market Today.

GLC09619.060

March 5, 1885

Willcox, H., fl. 1885

Broadside

Title: Cases of the Legislature's Power Over Suffrage

One broadside entitled Cases of the Legislature's Power Over Suffrage by Hamilton Willcox dated March 5, 1885. The broadside compiles cases and laws in New York State which effect suffrage.

GLC09959.02

30 August 1963

United States. Army. Armed Forces in the Middle East

Newspaper

Title: Pacific Stars and Stripes [Vol. 19. No. 241 (August 30, 1963)]

One newspaper entitled Pacific Stars and Stripes dated August 30, 1963. Produced for United States Armed Forces deployed in the South Pacific region in 1963. It chronicles news from home as well as events in the area. Includes television schedule, classified ads, and a sports section. On the front page is a large image of the 1963 March on Washington accompanied by an article that continues on page five with an additional photo. The Article finishes on the back page with a photo of protestors dipping their feet into the reflecting pool. Some other articles of interest include; Teacher…

GLC09976.01

1946

Okubo, Mine, 1912-2001

Book

Title: Citizen 13660

One book entitled Citizen 13660 by Mine Okubo published 1946. The book details Okubo's life in an internment camp. Most pages in the book contain text and a drawing done by Okubo. It contains 206 drawings from her time in the camps. It was the first published account of the experience from an internee. The title of the book refers to the number assigned to Okubo by the US government during her internment period.

GLC09987

1838

Magazine

Title: Recreo de las Familias

One bound volume of the magazine entitled, "Recreo de las Familias," dated 1838. Item is a Mexican publication dedicated to sciences, arts and literature. Contains an article profiling Phillis Wheatley in a section entitled "Literature de los Negros," which provides a biography, literary review and printing of three of her poems in Spanish: "On the Death of a Black Child," "An Hymn to the Morning," and "To The Rt. Hon. William, Earl of Dartmouth."

GLC09990

circa 1865

Baxter, William, fl. 1865

Poem

Title: The Refugee

One poem entitle The Refugee sent by Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.

GLC03523.29.096.02

11 July 1896

The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927

Newspaper

Title: The Freeman [Volume 8, No. 29 (July 11, 1896)]

One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis dated July 11, 1896. Contains news highlighting contributions of the Black communities in Indiana. Front page contains a portrait of Booker T. Washington who had just graduated from Harvard University. Provides new on local events, updates of local citizens, beauty advertisements, advertisements for schools that were not segregated, funeral of Harriet Beacher Stowe, and a column entitled, "Race Gleanings," which highlighted the contributions of different individuals and organizations in the south.

GLC09969

16 October 1897

The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927

Newspaper

Title: The Freeman [Volume 9, No. 32 (October 16, 1897)]

One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis, Indiana dated October 16, 1897. Contains news related to Black communities in Indiana: the erection of a new church and community programs planned, advertisements, cartoons, book reviews, serials, farming, theater showings and other events.

GLC09971

29-30 August 1963

Various

Header Record

Title: Newspapers documenting 1963 March on Washington [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two newspapers documenting the 1963 March on Washington as well as local news. Includes an issue of the Pacific Stars and Stripes with a front page story on the March. It also contains articles on the Vietnam conflict, and the space program. The second newspaper is the El Paso Times with a front page story on the March. It also contains articles on local events and the space program.

GLC09976

11 December 1934

Schmidt, Karl H., fl. 1934

Receipt

Title: [Poll tax receipt for Mrs. Max Bickler from Travis County, Texas]

One poll tax receipt from Travis County, Texas dated December 11, 1934. This receipt is for the payment of a one dollar seventy five cent poll tax paid by Mrs. Max Bickler and signed by A.W. Grubble, Deputy and Karl H. Schmidt Tax collector. The receipt also lists Mrs. Bickler's age; 50 years, her occupation; housewife, and her complexion; white. On the rear of the receipt it is stamped that she voted November 14, 1935.

GLC09917.01

circa 1890

Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

Typed manuscript

Title: A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Typed copy of GLC03523.09.59.01. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.02

1885

Various

Header Record

Title: Cases of the Legislature's Power Over Suffrage [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two documents regarding woman's suffrage. The first is a note regarding historical society dues and sending the second item. The second item is a broadside entitles Cases of the Legislature's Power Over Suffrage.

GLC09959

January 1914

Lichtenstein Moses, Tinette, fl. 1914

Magazine

Title: The New Citizen [Vol 3 no 3, (January 1914)]

One magazine entitled The New Citizen published January 1914. The magazine is dedicated to the woman's suffrage movement and contains a series of articles that are both political and informational regarding suffrage and general politics. Of particular interest is an article by Kate M. Gordon on States rights, a bill for suffrage in Mississippi, and articles about the current status of suffrage.

GLC09960

1942

Diary

Title: 1942 WWII American home front diary

One diary from an unknown author dated 1942. Contains the daily life on the home front during the beginning of United States involvement in World War II. The first page contains a note that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The diary is not signed so the author remains unknown. However, due to the activities and friends mentioned throughout the diary it likely belonged to a woman. She mentions her work schedule at Schultz and her daily chores as well as leisure activities. She mentions bowling almost every night.

GLC09961