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Riding to Freedom

This pamphlet contains two small essays by the authors. The first essay is titled "Riding to freedom" by Aptheker. This essay is a response to the crackdown on protesters in Alabama. The second essay by Jackson, is titled "What Must be Done," and is...

GLC09643.11

Negro Freedom is in the Interest of Every American

This pamphlet outlines the civil rights movement, through the struggle so far, as well as what steps need to be taken further along. There is a symbol drawn on the inside of the cover which is a circle, half black, half red. Around the circle on the...

GLC09643.12

For a Meaningful Alternative

This pamphlet contains the text of Gus Hall's report to a meeting of The National Committee of the CPUSA. It has 9 sections consisting of; The War in Vietnam, The Crisis in the Middle East, War Dominates U.S. Life, The Struggle for Peace, The Working...

GLC09643.14

War, Racism, The Movement: As We See It

This pamphlet is the speech given by Jarvis Tyner, National Chairman of the W. E. B. Du Boise Clubs of America. The speech was given on the opening night of the 3rd national convention. The speech is broken up into two main sections the first is...

GLC09643.15

International Socialist Review Volume 30 Number 3 Whole number 192

This journal contains two main essays, The Debate on Workers Control by Ernest Mandel, and The Financial Empires of America's Ruling Class, by Dick Roberts. It also contains three smaller pieces; "Otto Bauer: A Representative Theoretician of Austro...

GLC09643.16

Black America and The World Revolution

This pamphlet is the publication of five speeches given from 1966-1970 by Lightfoot. These speeches are; "The American Peace Movement: A Vital Force for World Peace," delivered at a conference on the thirtieth anniversary of the Seventh World...

GLC09643.17

John Abt: on the defense of Angela Davis

A speech delivered at the Unitarian church in Los Angeles. Angela Davis's lawyer made this speech detailing the case up to that point. He lays out the time line of her arrest, as well as actions taken since, including where she resided in jail. Abt...

GLC09643.18

Revolution in the Congo

This pamphlet has 7 chapters; After Brother Malcom, The number one problem in Africa: Neo-colonialism, Congo (Brazzaville): a political history, Interview with Ernest Ndalla and Pierre Nze, Message to Afro-Americans, Interview with Ange Diawara, Afro...

GLC09643.19

On Trial: Angela Davis or America?

This pamphlet is a collection of two speeches and one essay. The speeches were given by John Abt, and Reverand Ralph Abernathy, on Davis's 27th birthday on February 2nd 1921. The Essay was written to explain the actions of a panel of 12 African...

GLC09643.20

The Fight to Free Angela Davis: It's importance for the working class

Spanning this pamphlet is the report given by Charlene Mitchell at the 20th National Convention of the Communist Party held in New York February 18-21 1972. This report discusses the court battle for Angela Davis's freedom. At the end of this...

GLC09643.21

The Negro in the South: Brothers Beneath the Load, Working Together We Can Lift The World Toward God

This pamphlet does not have a publication date but mentions events from 1942. The pamphlet also discusses the relationship between church and African Americans and the place spirituality plays in their lives.

GLC09643.22

Dear Children

Cordelia writes to her children, saying that the weather is rainy and storms are expected. There was snow earlier, but it has melted. She notes she is very excited for Christmas, when she will be able to see her family. She has recently gotten over a...

GLC09587.316

to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She says she's been wondering about Geri and asks if she's beaten the flu. She updates them on the weather and says the only news lately is sickness. She says that Reverend Martin Luther King was in town for a church...

GLC09587.358

to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She asks Geri how her mouth is doing. She talks about her garden and says she is doing well. There is lots of sickness and death around. She says Carter will have a hard time with the Civil Rights programs. On the news...

GLC09587.361

Depression Intensifies the Race Problem

Details racial conflict during the Great Depression. The pamphlet sites the shortage of jobs and migration as a primary aggravators of increased tension to which the Commission dedicates their legal work. The Commission solicits donations and...

GLC09589.01

to Mrs. Webster Knight

The letter is soliciting a donation from Mrs. Knight of Providence, Rhode Island. The letter is meant to accompany the pamphlet on lynching, insinuating that the statistics published are shocking. The letter is typed with a letterhead of the...

GLC09589.02

Stride toward freedom: the Montgomery story

Published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed to Miss Charlotte Rosenbaum, a supporter, on the first flyleaf. Inscription states "In appreciation for your genuine humanitarian concern, and your great financial and moral support in the struggle to...

GLC03025

[Portrait of John F. Kennedy]

One portrait of John F. Kennedy. Reverse side contains photographs from John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s funerals. A third picture captures Dr. King attending President Kennedy's funeral.

GLC08878.2124

The American Jewish Committee, Release Statement

One newsletter dated April 10, 1967 released by the American Jewish Committee. Related to a report on the 1966 election based on the race of the voters. Refers to the pamphlet "1966 Elections: A Political Patchwork," [see GLC09640.005]. Breaks down...

GLC09640.006

"The NAACP and Organized Religion"

One pamphlet entitled, "The NAACP and Organized Religion" dated April 1958. Pertains to the involvement of religious groups working towards social justice. Details a project known as "Churches for Freedom" whereby the purpose was to mobilize and...

GLC09640.134

A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation' [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a...

GLC09640.138

A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy...

GLC09640.138.01

A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy...

GLC09640.138.02

M is for Mississippi and Murder

One pamphlet entitled, "M is for Mississippi and Murder," dated January 1956. Recounts headlines related to the attitudes of newspapers and white supremacists groups in Mississippi who were against integration. Also details the murder of Reverend...

GLC09640.139

NAACP: its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP: its program and objectives" dated approximately in 1960. Front of the flyer details the NAACP's mission for civil rights and number of members part of the organization. Back side consists of summaries of efforts led by...

GLC09640.155