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[Press photographs of protests, 1964-1965][Decimalized .01-.08]

Collection of photographs dated 1964-1965 taken by Associated Press and United Press International. Pertain to protests, which took place in Washington, D.C., Rochester, N.Y., and Selma, Alabama. The purpose of these protests ranged from civil rights...

GLC09716

[Four pages extracted from a printed folio volume of state laws, 18th century]

One document entitled "Indian, Molatto, and Negro Servants and, Slaves" dated 1784. Pages were extracted from a printed folio volume of state laws. The law imposes a rule that any unaccompanied servant in public without a ticket or pass would be...

GLC09723

Refinancing of Mortgage and other Farm Indebtedness--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Refinancing of Mortgage and other Farm Indebtedness--Message from the President of the United States," dated April 4, 1933. Introduces legislation to aid farmers' indebtedness particularly related to their mortgages which...

GLC09693.06

Emergency Legislation for Relief and Regulation of the Steam Railways of the United States--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Emergency Legislation for Relief and Regulation of the Steam Railways of the United States--Message from the President of the United States," dated May 4, 1933, recommends three measures for relief of railway transportation...

GLC09693.08

Cooperative Movement to Obtain Reemployment, Etc.--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Cooperative Movement to Obtain Reemployment, Etc.--Message from the President of the United States," dated May 17, 1933, makes requests for efforts that create nationwide reemployment, shorter work week, and prevention of...

GLC09693.10

Recommendation that the National Industrial Recovery Act Be Extended for 2 Years--Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Recommendation that the National Industrial Recovery Act Be Extended for 2 Years--Message from the President of the United States," dated February 20, 1935. Requests a 2-year extension for the National Industrial Recovery Act...

GLC09693.11

[President Lyndon B. Johnson Signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965]

One wirephoto published by Associated Press dated August 6, 1965. Features President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. A newspaper caption pasted to the back of the photograph identify others in the scene, "(from left) Vice...

GLC09752

The answer is Full Employment

One pamphlet entitled, "The answer is Full Employment" written by Joseph Gaer and Robert K. Lamb with illustrations by William Krokyn dated circa1945. The pamphlet recommends steps towards full employment: equal opportunity; wage rates; unemployment...

GLC09640.039

People's Plan for Reconversion

One pamphlet entitled, "People's Plan for Reconversion" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1944. Details the strategy for reconversion to follow the end of World War II. Requesting wages after the war to ensure that it matches the cost of living, improving...

GLC09640.037

Let Our People Live

One pamphlet entitled, "Let Our People Live," written by Joseph Gaer dated circa 1945. Addresses the working conditions of the poor post-WWII; factors of the cost of living; underpaid workers; and mention of the Thomas-Norton Act of 1938. Includes...

GLC09640.038

Harlem Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Harlem Housing," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1939. The document was prepared with the Committee on Inter-Racial Problems in Housing Citizens' Housing Council in New York. Text analyzes living...

GLC09640.042

The First Five Years

One pamphlet entitled, "The First Five Years," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1942. Gives an update on the council's efforts for its first five years. Highlights improvements made through collaboration with New York City...

GLC09640.043

Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts

One pamphlet entitled, "Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts," dated June 1952. Printed by the National Community Relations Advisory Council. Writing pertains to housing laws cost, racial discrimination, public housing, effects of...

GLC09640.067

The Negro in White Suburbia

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in White Suburbia: Community Power vs. Human Rights," by Ian D. McMahan dated 1963. Printed by Freedom of Residence Foundation, Inc. Pertains to the history of segregation in housing and the legal implications of it...

GLC09640.074

NAACP Annual Report for 1941

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1941." Content in item: national defense, armed forces, educational and legal defense, segregation and discrimination, lynching, government branches, scholarships, memorials, and finances of NAACP.

GLC09640.123.01

NAACP Annual Report for 1941

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1941." Content in item: national defense, armed forces, educational and legal defense, segregation and discrimination, lynching, government branches, scholarships, memorials, and finances of NAACP.

GLC09640.123.02

Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" printed by United Press International dated June 15, 1964. Image is of relgious leaders marching in Washington D.C. in front of the U.S. Capitol. Signs held by protester reads, "Pass Civil Rights Bill Now for Full...

GLC09716.02

To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Daniel Lungren, the Attorney General of California, to Moorhead for his legislation the Officer's Civil Liability Act of 1995(H.R.1446). This act strives to limit the award of punitive damages "to the kinds of egregious...

GLC09613.01.20

to Channing Frothingham

A letter from Truman to Frothingham concerning Frothingham's support of National legislation on health insurance. The letter is thanking Frothingham for his support writing "I am more grateful then I can tell you for this assurance of your continued...

GLC09651