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The United Nations Fight for Freedom

One poster entitled "The United Nations Fight for Freedom" dated 1942. Features the head and raised arm of the Statue of Liberty on a black background. To the right of lady liberty are the flags of thirty countries fighting the Axis powers during...

GLC09988

[Supplemental documents related to President Richard Nixon's impeachment][Decimalized .03.01.01-.03.04.92]

A collection of official reports and testimonies concerning the impeachment proceedings of President Richard Nixon. Contains various amendments related to congressional hearings, supplentamal materials for subpoenas and other government related...

GLC09613.03

The Atlantic Monthly [April 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated April 1902. Contains an essay related to U.S. relations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean entitled, "Pan-American Diplomacy" by John W. Foster and poetry by J.E. Spingarn.

GLC09888.04

Port-au-Prince et Quelques Autres Villes D'Haiti [In French]

One booklet entitled, "Port-au-Prince et Quelques Autres Villes D'Haiti" printed by the State Printing House of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, dated 1934. Written in French. Consists of a history of Haiti, historical figures, national hymn lyrics and...

GLC09640.113

The Independent [Vol. 104, no. 3743 (October 3, 1920)]

One magazine entitled the Independent dated October 3, 1920. Contains articles concerning the 1920 election. Articles include; a Theodore Roosevelt Portrait, Go Forward from Economic Serfdom by Parley Parker Christensen, Sizing Up Senators by Susan...

GLC09912

Free Negroes in Hayti

One print entitled, "Free Negroes in Hayti" by Adalbert John Volck dated approximately 1861-1863. Volck's illustration is a caricature of Haitians. To raise money for the Confederacy, he has satirized Black Haitians as savages who sacrifice their...

GLC00493.27

[Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead collection] [Decimalized .01- .28]

Twenty nine letters to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead from other Congressmen, President Ronald Reagan and photographs of Washington officials.

GLC09613.01

To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A appeal for support from Ronald Dellums, the House representative for California's ninth district, to Moorhead for H.R. 4114 the Governors Island Reinforcement Act of 1994. The bill hopes to stop the current policy of the Navy and Coast Guard to...

GLC09613.01.17

Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris adiacentibus [Map of the Americas]

A map entitled, "Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris adiacentibus" dated circa 1671. The map features Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba, the island of Espanolia which is modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic, Jamacia, Puerto...

GLC09789

Collection of Arthur Ruhl papers, 1925-1931 [Decimalized .01-.13]

Collection consists of 13 letters dated 1925-1931 addressed to Arthur Ruhl pertaining to the American occupation in Haiti and the conditions of the U.S. transitioning out of the country. Other subject matter is related to Ruhl's article from Collier...

GLC09757

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from "Helene" dated Sunday. Writes that she has finished reading "Haitian Odds and Ends," and the memory of Haiti's smell almost brings her to tears. Encourages him to write more about Haiti and that they may visit it together again some...

GLC09757.01

to "Pop"

One letter dated Port-au-Prince, March 8, 1925 addressed to "Pop." Apologizes that his replies were delayed and inquires about his health. Gives detail of his military service and believes there to be no reason for the Navy's occupation in Haiti.

GLC09757.02

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated April 21, 1925, from William L. Cheney, editor of Collier's Magazine. Makes recommendations for Ruhl's article about U.S. and Haitan relations. Requests a stronger connection to the American reader. Chenery writes, "I believe that...

GLC09757.03

to William Chenery

One memo to William Chenery dated April 21, 1925. The author of the memo regards Ruhl's article of the American occupation in Haiti as admirable. Suggests that Ruhl refrain from omitting the details of Haitian people and activists with a little bit...

GLC09757.04

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated April 28, 1925 from William L. Chenery. Perceives that if the article about Haiti cannot have lighter tone that he will accept it. Points out that Ruhl should approach the article differently. He writes, "I do hope, however, that you...

GLC09757.05

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from William L. Chenery dated May 12, 1925. Recalls that his article "The New Haiti" is "a splendid performance." Congratulates him on the article.

GLC09757.06

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from H.L. Mencken dated May 19, 1925 congratulation Ruhl's published article, "Muzzling Editors in Haiti." Expresses that he would like to meet him in New York during the summer.

GLC09757.07

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from Charles S. Johnson dated June 10, 1925 pertaining to Ruhl's article, "The Haytian Views Us." This article was published in the New York Herald-Tribune. Request that Ruhl write an article for the Journal of Negro Life about the current...

GLC09757.08

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from Louise Bourke dated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 5, 1930. Note in pencil indicates that the author of the letter was "a girl, partly Negro, a very charming & polished person whom I met in Port-au-Prince in 1925." Writes to Ruhl...

GLC09757.09

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated U.S.S. Rochester [Euporter] to Port-au-Prince, March 12, 1930 from W. A. White. Critiques the president's orders to evacuate Haiti. White believes that the evacuation is a reflection not on the Marines but rather on Herbert Hoover...

GLC09757.11

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 31, 1930 from Louise Bourke. Describes the political situation in Haiti and the presence of the media and military in the country. Mentions recent elections for the Legislature.

GLC09757.12

to Arthur Ruhl

One typed letter dated Port-au-Prince, April 29, 1931 from Dana G. Munro. Relays his time spent with the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Has a desire to "give the Haitians a maximum opportunity of running them properly after our people get out."...

GLC09757.13

Connecticut courant. [Vol. XXXV no. 1852 (July 21, 1800)]

Prints an announcement from the secretary of the treasury on national borrowing, an editorial against President Thomas Jefferson, a Rhode Island law to prevent "Peddling of Feathers, Indigo, and Tin Ware," international news on wars in Italy and...

GLC08726.02