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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Madeleine Duncan to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 17, 1974. Duncan is against the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.0798

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Eva K. Runyon to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 16, 1974. Runyon is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Small note on the reverse side reads, "Please vote against impeachment." The text "Pro Nixon" is written in...

GLC09613.02.0799

Boy Scout Handbook

One book entitled "Boy Scout Handbook A Handbook of Training for Citizenship Through Scouting" by the Boy Scouts of America dated 1965. This is the fourth printing. Includes five sections of material for different classes of Boy Scout. Includes many...

GLC09767.02

Civil Liberties [No. 296 (May 1973)]

One issue of "Civil Liberties" dated May 1973 printed by the American Civil Liberties Union. Front cover consists of an image of an armed American Indian sitting on a horse. Articles in the publication related to ACLU working to provide legal aid to...

GLC09640.044

NAACP: A Record of Leadership

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP: A Record of Leadership" dated February 1950. Details the NAACP's mission; lists the organization's goals towards social welfare, anti-lynching laws, voting rights, history against Jim Crow Law, combatting job...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Michael A. Genovese Jr. to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated June 11, 2019. Genovese supports the impeachment of President Nixon. "Upon reading the recently released 'Committee' version of portions of the President's transcripts...

GLC09613.02.0772

"Meanwhile back at the Branch..." [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from...

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"Meanwhile back at the Branch..."

One pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to...

GLC09640.161.01

"Meanwhile back at the Branch..."

One pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to...

GLC09640.161.02

from Vernon E. Jordan Jr.

One unaddressed typed letter dated February 15, 1977 from Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League. Item was likely enclosed with the copy of Proceedings of the National Urban League's 1976 Annual Conference. Thanks the...

GLC09640.201

[Summons belonging to Francis Jordan]

One summons addressed to Francis Jordan dated Philadelphia, August 22, 1874 from William Elliott, the sheriff. Pertains to serving as a petit juror.

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[Legal notification belonging to John W. Jordan]

One document belonging to John W. Jordan dated Philadelphia, September 15, 1891. Notifies Jordan that he has been selected as City Treasurer to the 31st Division and 24th Ward in Philadelphia.

GLC09836.25

Negro Politics: the search for leadership

One book entitled, "Negro Politics: the search for leadership" by James Q. Wilson dated 1960. Contextualizes political organization in the black community with comparative data drawn from Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and New York.

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A Self-Test on How to Vote Nove. 3

One document entitled "A Self-Test on How to Vote Nove. 3" dated 1964. Document is a list of twenty question on the policies of Barry Goldwater/William Miller and Lyndon B. Johnson/Hubert Humphrey. The quiz informs you how you should vote based on...

GLC09914

[TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack]

One undated newsclipping of a photo caption entitled, "TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack." Image displays Hattie Hall, a civil service employee at the Tuskegee Army Air Field Quartermaster Department. Also in the image is 2nd Lieutenant Frank...

GLC09645.125

The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...

GLC09899.03

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated February 18, 1933.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated October 25, 1933.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated November 30, 1933.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from George Lenz to Paul H. Lobik dated December 12, 1933.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated December 25, 1933.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Franklin Siggerman to Paul H. Lobik dated January 28, 1934.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated March 20, 1934.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated March 7, 1934. Mentions relationship with their father and daily life.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated June 24, 1934.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from James J. Lobik Jr. to Paul H. Lobik dated September 10, 1934.

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to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from J.B. Bellinger to Paul H. Lobik dated June 25, 1934. A official letter regarding an appeal of Paul's discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. A note on the envelope reads "received Certificate of Disch. & Checks: July 10, 1934...

GLC09577.26

Do with less so they'll have enough

OWI No. 37. Government Printing Office. Color poster of soldier, Thomas J. Murray, smiling and holding a large metal cup. The soldier wears a helmet and an olive-colored shirt.

GLC09520.19

Doing all you can brother?/buy war bonds

WSS No. 715. Government Printing Office O-502782. Color poster by Robert Smullyan Sloan (b. 1915) shows a close-up of a soldier with a bandaged head and a blood-stained khaki uniform. He has light-colored hair and blue eyes. In the background, a...

GLC09520.32

to Mr. John F. Bayliss

One letter from Senator Robert Francis Kennedy to John F. Bayliss dated September 15, 1967. Kennedy writes that he believes the United States had to provide the resources to American soldiers in Vietnam as well as support the democratic rights of the...

GLC09525

[Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from...

GLC09641

Twice a Patriot!

Poster reads, "Twice a patriot! ex-private Obie Bartlett lost left arm -- Pearl Harbor -- released Dec., 1941 -- now at work welding in a west coast shipyard." Shows a photograph of Obie Bartlett holding a welding torch and wearing an uplifted welder...

GLC09646

[Franklin D. Roosevelt on Citizenship]

This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag...

GLC09653.03

Win With Tin

This poster features four pictures with captions separated by orange lines. The topic is saving tin cans, and the images walk you through the steps. The steps are to soak off the label and clean the can well, cut off both ends and flatten the can...

GLC09653.04

America Calling

This poster features the Civilian Defense logo in the center and says "America Calling Take your place in Civilian Defense Consult your Nearest Defense Council." This poster has the number O-423671 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.05

from Rutherford B. Hayes

One blank form letter from Rutherford B. Hayes dated June 22, 1877. Relates to a rule where civil servants cannot influence the political scope or elections, but are not prevented from expressing their views to the public as long as it does not...

GLC09772

[Letters belonging to Sharpless D. Green dated 1922-1927] [Decimalized .01 - .03]

A collection of three letters dated 1922-1927 addressed to Sharpless Dobson Green from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Materials are related to correspondence between the president and educator on the matters of education and politics.

GLC09783

to Sharpless D. Green

One letter From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated October 3, 1922. Responds to Green's plea for advice to his senior students at Trenton High School. Roosevelet advises that it is an American citizen's duty to invest in the good...

GLC09783.01

to Sharpless D. Green

One letter From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated November 27, 1927. Note refers to a personalized message included in a bound version of Roosevelt's speech, "Whither Bound."

GLC09783.03

Introduction to Housing Facts and Principles.

One item entitled, "Introduction to Housing Facts and Principles," by Edith Elmer Wood dated December 1939. Item relays various aspects of the housing situation in the lates 1930s: living conditions of Americans, health rates affected by poor housing...

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Vance Hatke political material [Decimalized .01-.09]

A collection of political material sent by Senator Vance Hartke of Indiana to constituent James C. Buehler on his request. Includes material on Hartke's stance on the Vietnam War, crime prevention in the United States, and education.

GLC09787

Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 90th Congress, First Session.

One issue of "Congressional Record" dated April 20, 1966 related to crime. Hartke requests permission for the record to print excerpts of a report by the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice called, "What Citizen's...

GLC09787.04

Step by Step with Interracial Groups

One pamphlet entitled, "Step by Step with Interracial Groups," by Dorothy I. Height dated 1948. Height analyzes the meaning of "interracial," at that time, a call for for those in power to not see a racial minority rather a person, and outlines...

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Voting Guide 1956

One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Guide 1956," printed by Americans for Democratic Action dated 1956. Item is a collection of essays by political officials, academics and authors of other professions on issues related to voting; immigration, civil...

GLC09640.008

Collection of World War I posters [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two items related to World War I. Consists of posters pertaining to the raising funds for a refugee crisis and a recruitment poster for the Navy.

GLC09809

[Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836

Be a Victory Farm Volunteer in the U.S. Crop Corps : see your principal

Government Printing Office # O-517942. The main part of the poster is a large black-and white photograph of the faces of a smiling teenage girl and boy. The lower part of the poster is a green-tinted photograph of young volunteers harvesting...

GLC09520.02

Save freedom of speech / buy war bonds.

OWI No. 44. Government Printing Office O-510257. From the Four Freedoms series. From an painting in the Saturday Evening Post by Norman Rockwell. A man stands to speak at a town meeting. A folded document is in his pocket. He wears a worn bomber...

GLC09520.21

Is your trip necessary?

OWI No. 73. Government Printing Office # O-533555. Black & white photograph of a bus or train car which is overcrowded with passengers. Many of the passengers are servicemen in uniform. The rest are civilian men, women, and children.

GLC09520.27

For freedom's sake/buy war bonds

WSS 789-A. OWI - 35. Government Printing Office # O-514158. A small color poster by artist John Atherton (1900-1952) promoting war bonds. In the foreground is an image of the Concord Minute Man statue (a sculpture by Daniel Chester French in Concord...

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