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to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 24, 1977. Pertains to apologizing for the broken washing machine, communicating with acquaintances, working as the kitchen supervisor and that he misses her. States that his love for...

GLC09573.02.004

[Truman Receiving Note of Railroad Strike End]

One photograph of three images when Secretary of the Senate Leslie Biffle handed President Harry S. Truman handed a note to the president announcing that a railroad strike had ended. Wire transfer text details the moments in each image.

GLC08878.1429

Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages." Pertains to 2,900 soft coal miners going on strike at Ford Motor Company's plants in Canada. Disputes come from wage negotiations and opposition to Canadian workers being...

GLC09953.010.01

Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis." Cartoon depicts a muscular laborer with the text "Wartime U.S." on his short rolling up his sleeve and glaring down at a short man blowing raspberry at him. Caption...

GLC09953.012

A Short Negro History of Flint

One pamphlet entitled, "A Short Negro History of Flint," written by Melvin E. Banner dated 1964. Pertains to the history of Flint, Michigan and its autoindustry employees including sections divided by notable African American residents from Flint...

GLC10053

Cabinet Arrives

One picture dated September 14, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor arriving for a conference.

GLC09957.47

Cabinet Dinner

One picture dated March 3, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor exiting a car for a Cabinet dinner.

GLC09957.48

Negro Digest [Volume X, No. 9 (July 1961)]

One issue of the Negro Digest dated July 1961. Contains articles related to desegregation, entertainment, property value related to African Americans purchasing homes, testimonial of a former Black employee of the White House, discussion of Afro...

GLC09973.01

The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma

One copy of "The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma," by Nathaniel Jason Washington dated 1948. Pertains to the history of Black people enslaved by indigenous groups in Oklahoma. Groups mentioned are Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminoles...

GLC09968.01

[Inquiry regarding living in Oklahoma]

One letter addressed to "Sir" from C.W. Mason dated October 20, 1906. Mason writes to ask about the culture of one of the counties in Oklahoma City. States that he is a teacher and former lawyer looking to "make an honest living." Reverse side...

GLC09968.02