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Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Vol. 2, No. 7, February 1945]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, February 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, Japanese-Americans release from internment camps, Jewish Americans, civil rights, health...

GLC09640.258

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 2, Number 7, March 1945]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, March 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, racism in Great Britain, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial...

GLC09640.259

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 2, Number 11, June 1945]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, June 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.261

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 2, Number 12, July 1945]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, July 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.262

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 1 & 2, August-September 1945]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, August-September 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities...

GLC09640.263

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 5, December 1945]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, December 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.264

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, April 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, April 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.265

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, July 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, July 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.266

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 4, No. 3, October 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, October 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.267

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 4, No. 4, November 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, November 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.268

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 4, No. 7, February 1947]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, February 1947" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights...

GLC09640.269

"Join Hands During Mass"

One photograph entitled, "Join Hands During Mass," dated May 31, 1972 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of Coretta Scott King and Cesar Chavez holding heads during a religious service. Wire transfer information states that they met for 20...

GLC09817

[Collection of documents related to the Korean War, 1942-1953][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of items related to the Korean War dated 1942-1953. Consists of three religious pamphlets, one letter to the families of persons missing in action, and one prisoner of war letter.

GLC09818

Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religious and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race.

One booklet entitled, "Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religion and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race," dated 1921. Contains questions and answers related to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, history of Africa and the...

GLC09825

[Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]

Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land...

GLC09832

Priest With Cuban Command Unit

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with...

GLC09677.57

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he bought a new camera. Now that restrictions on tires have been lifted, encouraged Sylvia to scout around for some new ones. He also notes the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1492

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to town for the whole day, and attended services. He writes that while he has seen a lot of places, he is no longer interested, he just wants to come home. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1493

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe was unable to go to the movies that night because the show was cancelled. He went the next night instead. Afterwards they passed a Jewish club, only the 2nd one he'd seen in his 2 years overseas.

GLC09414.1507

to Sylvia Weiner

Alvin just learned that Moe is in Salem, Oregon. He also learned that Algerian Jews had their citizenship revoked. He says this bothers him greatly for if he fought alongside a Frenchman, he would have no regard for him.

GLC09414.1541

to Sylvia

Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.

GLC09414.1589

to Sylvia

This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.

GLC09414.1599

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.

GLC09414.1691

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.

GLC09414.1704

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.

GLC09414.1710

Black Panther newspaper collection [decimalized]

This collection consist of seven issues of The Black Panther newspaper for 1971. It also contains four other items; One pamphlet entitled Social Action by Huber F. Klemme, One Time Magazine Special Issue for April 6, 1970, One pamphlet entitled All...

GLC09416

Social Action

One pamphlet entitled Social Action by Huber F. Klemme dated 1970.

GLC09416.08

For peace and security/buy bonds

WFD 67 - A. Government printing office # O-668763. Image by Linn Ball depicting the Three Wise Men (Three Kings of the Orient) in colorful garments ride camels toward the Christmas Star.

GLC09520.09

Special Report of the Mountain Meadow Massacre

One report related to the Mountain Meadow Massacre printed in 1902. It contains the testimonial of J. H. Carleton's investigation of the Mountain Meadow Massacre which took place September 7 -11, 1857. He details the death of 120 people who were...

GLC09539

[Letters belonging to the Wetmore family, 1963-1978][Decimalized .01.01-.02.323]

Collection of letters belonging to the Wetmore family dated 1963-1978. The collection is split between two sets correspondence. The first (GLC09753.01) is sent from Nellie Joe Wetmore to her husband, H. Davis Wetmore and other family members dated...

GLC09573

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore and Family

One letter addressed to David, Bets, Jack and Mike from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 1, 1963. Pertains to attending lectures through a Methodist church. Mentions that her roommate stays up late and that she would be travelling to Paris next.

GLC09573.01.03

to Davis

One letter addressed to Davis from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 1963. Pertains to travelling in France; visiting with the American ambassadors; hotel conditions; and that she has film rolls for Bets which was coincidingly lost with the stolen...

GLC09573.01.09

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore and Family

One letter addressed to Bets, Davis, Jack and Mike Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated Jersualem, July 14, 1963. She confirms receiving letters and a package upon her arrival. Nellie talks about her money situation with her family, her reluctance...

GLC09573.01.12

to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Neumiller and Mike

One postcard addressed to Bets, Davis, Jack and Mike dated Jersualem, July 15, 1963. The front of the postcard depicts people fishing in Lebanon. On the reverse Nellie from the post office waiting for the customs agent to release the medicine Davis...

GLC09573.01.13

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 18, 1963, She is visiting a girl's vocational school 15 miles outside of Athens, but will be staying in the city with her church group and attending lectures again. She wants to...

GLC09573.01.14

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One postcard addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated Haifa, July 19, 1963. Front of the postcard is of the Garden of Gethesmane by the city wall of Jerusalem. Reverse side contains a message where she thanks Davis for the letters...

GLC09573.01.15

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One postcard addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated Galilee, July 21, 1963. Front of the postcard depicts the waterfront of Haifa. She attended church services at a Christian site by the sea. She again comments how beautiful the...

GLC09573.01.16

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore and Family

One letter addressed to Bets, Davis, Jack and Mike from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 21, 1963. Notes that she is writing from Galilee. She writes that she is lonely and anxious to come home in a month from the date. Nellie describes having church...

GLC09573.01.17

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One telegraph addressed to David Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore. The telegraph confirms for Nellie that Rod is "in for transfer," which means they can visit. She is very happy about this news. The weather has been raining since she arrived. Nellie...

GLC09573.01.18

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 23, 1963. Writes that she visited with Mary's parents and went to Mary's Greek relatives' home. She says the reunion was touching. She travels to the Ionian and Corinthian Sea...

GLC09573.01.19

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 26, 1963. Writes she has $130 left to spend, might have to use her American Express, and hopes Rod will lend her $100 cash. Her upcoming conferences include meeting with...

GLC09573.01.20

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

One letter addressed to David Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 28, 1963. Opening of letter contains a Bible passage, a quote from Karl Barth, a quote from Bishop Palmer, and a quote from John Bailey. She expresses optimism about her and...

GLC09573.01.22

Cardinal Mercier, Renowned Belgian Prelate, Speaking at Dinant, Belgium

Cardinal Mercier speaks to a crowd at the cathedral in Dinant, Belgium, a town that suffered a massacre of Belgian civilians when the Germans invaded in 1914. Mercier was known for speaking out passionately against German atocities in Beglium...

GLC09584.014

Mass in the Allied Trenches on the Western Front

During the war, priests of the Catholic Church held services for the soldiers. Masses were often held in dug-outs in the front line trenches. It was a solemn scene because of the reality of death these men faced.

GLC09584.104

"Miracle of Lucy." France--Unharmed Crucifix Amidst Total Ruins

The interior of a destroyed church in the town of Lucy-le-Bocage in France. The arch has remained intact and on it hangs Jesus on the cross, unharmed.

GLC09584.227

Ruins of Longpont Village and Abbey, France

A dirt road running through a destroyed town in Northern France. In the distance stands the the ruins of the Abbey Church of Longpont.

GLC09584.232

to Samuel Latham Mitchill

Adams in retirement to Mitchill, a well-known scientist from New York City. Their correspondence deals with archeological findings. From the docket they are discussing "Babylonian bricks." Asks when a monument to Daniel, the Biblical prophet, was...

GLC07532

to William Smith Shaw

Former President Adams discusses Native American and African religion with Shaw, his nephew and former private secretary. States "Dr. Jarvis has assigned some good causes of the too general inattention to the religion of the indians. But those...

GLC07533

to J. M. M. re: sending donation to church

"Just as easy as you can Mr. Preacher, upon these uncanny doctrines of election, predestination, & c."

GLC07556

Printed fundraising document for the Amistad captives

"Here are thirty men taken out of the midst of a heathen nation in the interior of Africa, and in the providence of God thrown on the shores of New England. If they should be delivered from the fangs of wicked oppressors, (for which many prayers...

GLC07606

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [Quaker conduct]

Letter to the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain, Ireland, and elsewhere guiding Quaker conduct. The letter warns against overuse of credit, "[f]or by these Practices, many inncocent Wives and Children have been inevitably and...

GLC07628

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [Revolution]

Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland, and another letter to friends at their yearly meeting in Philadelphia. Both letters guide the conduct of Quakers, and encourage peaceful conduct in the...

GLC07629

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [American Revolution]

Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland, and another letter to friends at their yearly meeting in Philadelphia. Both letters guide the conduct of Quakers, especially in the difficult time of...

GLC07630

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [Quaker conduct]

Quaker meeting regarding the conduct of church members. Written during the fifth Quaker month.

GLC07631

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [Quaker conduct]

Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland, and another letter to friends at their yearly meeting in Philadelphia. Both letters guide Quaker conduct. Written in the sixth Quaker month.

GLC07632

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [emancipation]

Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland, and another letter to friends at their yearly meeting in Philadelphia. Both letters guide the conduct of Quakers, and encourage "the continuance of your...

GLC07633

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held in London [British abolition efforts]

Quaker meeting regarding the conduct of church members. Mentions the global spread of British abolition efforts: "It is with particular satisfaction we observe the spreading of those principles of justice, which have long bound us to the cause of...

GLC07634

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held in London [American Revolution]

Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland: "The sufferings of our brethren in America... have principally arisen from that confusion and distress which are inseparable from war..."; and another...

GLC07635

to J. C. Martin

Disputes Martin's premise that a candidate's religion is important: "In no case does the man's religious belief in any way influence his discharge of his duties, save as to make him more eager to act justly and uprightly in his relations to all men."...

GLC07673

to Father

He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.

GLC07705.055

to Father

He writes of how "Him who ruleth above, that judeth of all men, entreating Him to hold the guiding hand over me while engaged in the dreadful courage of battle..."

GLC07705.074

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.

GLC07705.199

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.199

GLC07705.200

to Richard H. Jackson

He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...

GLC07705.208

to Richard H. Jackson

He is worried about money he has sent to his son by Adams Express. He is concerned that he knows nothing about his son's movements. He heard of a second regiment of the Hawkin's Zouaves under the auspices of his chaplain.

GLC07705.232

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.232.

GLC07705.233

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.

GLC07705.246

to Richard H. Jackson

Informing him that he elected to active membership in the Young Men's Christian Association.

GLC07705.264

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he hopes his current movements onboard a steamer toward Newport News turn out to be just as successful as his previous movements and talks about God having a hand in their success.

GLC07705.311

to Richard H. Jackson

Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.

GLC07705.319

to Richard H. Jackson

He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.

GLC07705.339

Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament

In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.

GLC07705.425

to Unknown

A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.

GLC07705.437

to Nita Patton re: comments on Catholicism and actions of Congress

GLC07771

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 31. Case of Cardinal Mindzenty

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "31. Case of Cardinal Mindzenty" depicting Joseph Mindzenty seated at a bench in court. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that mentions a Catholic cardinal, Joseph Mindzenty, who was put on...

GLC09627.31

Sixty-Second Anniversary Church Booklet of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church.

One souvenir booklet printed by the Haven Memorial United Methodist Church commemorating their 62nd anniversary from 1931-1975. Item contains the church's history, messages from the bishop and minister, memoriams, photos of church members, messages...

GLC09641.08

Sixty-Second Anniversary Church Booklet of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church.

One insert included with a booklet marking the 62nd anniversary of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church in Alexander City, Alabama. Features a highlight on Bro. W. M. Townsend, a layman and class leader of the congregation. Includes his history...

GLC09641.09

[Request for donation from SCLC] [Decimalized .01-.03]

Four items related to the mailing list of Southern Christian Leadership Conference request for contributions. Includes correspondence and envelope from Martin Luther King Jr., regarding their efforts, list of fiscal facts pertaining to SCLC, and an...

GLC09641.21

to "Dear Friend"

One circular letter to either subscribers or other type of recipients. Mentions the efforts of the SCLC pertaining to protests in Selma which President Johnson had recognized as a significant historical event. Calls for a contribution to fund...

GLC09641.21.01

A Christian View on Segregation; Reprint of an Address By Rev. G. T. Gillespie, D. D.

One pamphlet of a printed address by Reverend G. T. Gillespie in 1954. The Synod of Mississippi of the Presbyterian Church published a statement that is in favor of segregation. The document details that segregation promotes progress, is natural, and...

GLC09641.27

Order of Worship

One church service program dated 1964 by the Williams Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church in Williamston, North Carolina, also includes an insert of a reminder of their mission. Includes the processional music, responses, scriptures, and community notices...

GLC09641.35

[Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

[Collection of press photographs related to demonstrations] [Decimalized .01-.11]

Collection of press photographs taken by Associated Press and United Press International dated 1960-1970. Consists of wirephotos and telephotos depicting civil rights protests. Protests in this collection took place across the United States with a...

GLC09717

[Press photographs related to the Selma to Montgomery marches, 1965] [Decimalized .01 - .21]

Collection of press photographs related to the Selma to Montgomery marches dated 1965. Consists of 21 wirephotos and telephotos taken by Associated Press and United Press International. Includes images of civil rights leaders C.T. Vivian and John...

GLC09734

[Collection of press photographs related to Martin Luther King Jr.] [Decimalized .01-.06]

Collection consists of six press photographs of Martin Luther King Jr., dated 1965 to 1968. Photographs are portraits of him, Coretta Scott King and wirephotos from notable events in Dr. King's activism. This includes photographs of the Selma to...

GLC09737

[Collection of press photographs related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., 1968][Decimalized .01-.82]

Collection of press photographs dated 1968. Images were printed by Associated Press and United Press International. Majority of images are related to riots that took place following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr in April 1968. One image...

GLC09740

Labor and Socialism in America

One pamphlet by "Americus" printed on September 1, 1948, entitled, "Labor and Socialism in America." Item includes essays related to unions, labor movements and the church's involvement with labor. Unions mentioned are the National Maritime Union...

GLC09640.009

Midstream [April 1971]

One issue of Midstream dated April 1971. Includes essays on Catholic and Jewish relations, an interview with Golda Meir, a letter to James Baldwin from Shlomo Katz, and one article pertaining to the Israeli Army.

GLC09640.117

to Henry Glen

One letter addressed to Henry Glen from his uncle and former Loyalist, Jacob Glen, dated February 7, 1801. Pertains to the presidential election of 1800. Glen writes that Jefferson is likely to be elected.

Item contains adhesive.

GLC09758

Vows to March

One photograph entitled, "Vows to March," taken by Associated Press dated February 13, 1965. Image is of Hosea Williams encouraging a crowd to prepare for a march. Williams stands on the right side of the scene with his arm stretched out. Others
look...

GLC09717.03

[Religious Leaders Speak to the press in Selma, Alabama]

One press photograph taken by the Ledger Enquirer dated March 12, 1965. Image is of a group of clergy addressing the press in Selma, Alabama following a march for voting rights.

GLC09734.12

Baker Block the Way

One wirephoto entitled, "Baker Block the Way" taken by the Associated Press dated March 13, 1965. Image is of Wilson Baker stopping demonstrators headed towards a protest for voting rights. Wire transfer information states that protesters led by...

GLC09734.14

March Halted

One wirephoto entitled, "March Halted," taken by Associated Press dated March 15, 1965. Image is of C.T. Vivian linked in arms with Dana McLean Greely. Sheriff James Clark and other police officers blocks their path. Wire transfer information...

GLC09734.15

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is informed they will be there for two more months. He is also told there is the possibility of another furlough. Moe also reports that arrangements are underway for the Jewish holidays.

GLC09414.0763

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the Lutheran Service Club where he played a good game of ping-pong. Then the next morning he called Sylvia and felt very chipper afterward.

GLC09414.0778

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thinks Dad would be interested to know he attended services. He says he hasn't been out of camp yet, but that once he has he will describe everything.

GLC09414.0796

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally visited town with his fellow soldiers. He went to Gloucester and Salisbury and stayed in a hotel dating back to Richard II. He also visited cathedrals and promises that they will experience it together one day.

GLC09414.0804

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his trip to London in detail. He visited Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and other popular tourist destinations. He writes that their cars are smaller but the seats are more comfortable. He will respond to Sylvia's letters later.

GLC09414.0825

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts the story of a pleasant walk he took. He ended up at a small church where he paused in the cemetery and then found memoriam plaques dating back to the 16th century. He says the only thing that was missing was Sylvia's presence that day.

GLC09414.0830

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that last evening they went by truck to a town to celebrate the Festival of the Maccabees, or Chanukah. There were American and British soldiers participating and the ceremonies were presided over by an American and British chaplain.

GLC09414.0872