1950-1953

United States Department of Defense

Letter

Title: [Message to the families of U.S. soldiers reported missing in Korea]

One letter to the families of U.S. personnel reported missing in action in Korea from the Department of Defense dated 1950-1953. Message warns families about individuals who attempt to "turn the grief and sorrow of families to their own uses" by promising information about persons missing in action in exchange for money. Families are urged to notify the F.B.I. about communication they receive regarding missing relatives.

GLC09818.04

1 May 1953

Keller, Carl O., 1916-1981

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnnie Keller

One letter to Johnnie Keller from PFC Carl Keller, dated May 1, 1953. Carl says that he has received the last three letters Johnnie sent. He is enjoying the spring weather and passing the time by playing ball games. He asks about Bailey and Paul and how they are doing in the Army. Comments that he is anxious to get home. He also mentions his desire to buy a new car when he returns.

GLC09818.05

1984

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Photograph signed

Title: [Portrait of Sally Ride]

One signed photograph of astronaut Sally Ride dated 1984. The photograph is an official portrait issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The photo has been signed on the left hand side. Features Sally Ride in front of an American flag, and model of a Challenger space shuttle. Her uniform features a Challenger 7, and a NASA patch. On the reverse side of the photograph is a copyright notice from NASA.

GLC09797.01

1986

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Photograph signed

Title: [Portrait of Vance Brand]

One signed photograph of astronaut Vance Brand. The photograph is an official portrait issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The photo has been signed on the right hand side. Features Vance Brand in front of an American flag, and model of a space shuttle. His uniform features a NASA Vector and a name patch. Brand is also holding a space suit helmet. On the reverse side of the photograph is a copyright notice from NASA.

GLC09797.02

September 1959

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Night and Day

One pamphlet entitled, "Night and Day" dated September 1959 printed by the NAACP. Inside are advertisements for membership with the NAACP; details services they provide such as legal representation in civil rights cases; Jim Crow policies; police brutality; and school integration. Back page contains a blank form for recipients to renew their membership.

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July 1962

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "The Augusta Story"

One pamphlet entitled, "The Augusta Story," dated July 1962 printed by the NAACP. Recounts the events that led to the indictment of nine black teenage boys for the first degree murder of Leslie Lee Luttes, a white boy who was driving through a black neighborhood terrorizing people by throwing rocks. Item states that the Pain College NAACP Chapter had organized play-ins to protest against segregated parks, these were followed by protests against biased news coverage of the events; fist fights; and increased harrassment by white teens.

GLC09640.152

1960

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: 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 the NAACP, with marginalia notes likely written by Henry L. Moon, public relations director. Efforts mention include housing, voting rights, fair employment practices, equal treatment in the court of law, travel restrictions through parts of the south due to segregation, lynching, education, and access to public parks.

GLC09640.155

September 1960

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: The meaning of Sit-Ins [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of "The meaning of the Sit-Ins" by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Print out of the pamphlet is a transcription of a speech Wilkins delivered on April 16, 1960 to the City Club Forum in Cleveland, Ohio.

GLC09640.158

September 1960

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The meaning of Sit-Ins

One pamphlet entitled, "The meaning of Sit-Ins" written by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Recounts the beginning of the sit-in protests staged at segregated lunch counter spaces. Wilkins traces the unfairness of unequal access to public spaces back to the Dred Scott rule and Plessy v. Ferguson. States that both the South and North are complicit in segregation.

GLC09640.158.01

September 1960

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The meaning of Sit-Ins

One pamphlet entitled, "The meaning of Sit-Ins" written by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Recounts the beginning of the sit-in protests staged at segregated lunch counter spaces. Wilkins traces the unfairness of unequal access to public spaces back to the Dred Scott rule and Plessy v. Ferguson. States that both the South and North are complicit in segregation.

GLC09640.158.02

29 August 1961

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: [Report Recommending New Strategies to Kennedy's Civil Rights Program]

One untitled report dated August 29, 1961. Refers to the Kennedy administration which had made strides to desegregation but that still was complicit in discriminatory practices. According to the document, this report was compiled after Roy Wilkins and Arnold Aronson spoke with Kennedy about civil rights issues and Kennedy welcomed an outline for a more effective civil rights program. Contains recommendations for practices for a new program and estimated costs of taxes and grants for research programs and projects.

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June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: "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 Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

GLC09640.161

June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "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 Montgomery in 1965. Contains summaries of efforts related to voter registration; testing public accomodations to end discriminatory practices; school desegregation campaigns; increasing employment; and leading protests and investigations against police brutality.

GLC09640.161.01

June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "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 Montgomery in 1965. Contains summaries of efforts related to voter registration; testing public accomodations to end discriminatory practices; school desegregation campaigns; increasing employment; and leading protests and investigations against police brutality.

GLC09640.161.02

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Relays the organization's mission and summarizes efforts made towards civil rights. This pamphlet was meant to promote new membership enrollment and donations with the NAACP. Back page contains a blank form where a contribution would be enclosed.

GLC09640.170

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Details the mission of the organization as well as the number of branches and members throughout the United States; summaries related to voting rights, civil rights laws passed, passage of 1968 Open Housing Act, prison reform, ending school segregation, creating equal job opportunities, involvement in ending military segregation; and a blank form to submit donations.

GLC09640.170.01

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Details the mission of the organization as well as the number of branches and members throughout the United States; summaries related to voting rights, civil rights laws passed, passage of 1968 Open Housing Act, prison reform, ending school segregation, creating equal job opportunities, involvement in ending military segregation; and a blank form to submit donations.

GLC09640.170.02

January 1955

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: It Can Be Done!

One pamphlet entitled, "It Can Be Done!" dated January 1955 printed by the NAACP. Relays the progress of terminating school segregation. Contains images of integregated and segregated classrooms. Text details the progress of school districts in the South working towards integration; details the eforts to allow Shirley Bulah to be the first black student enrolled in Hockessin School in Delaware; the percentage of black teachers being hired; recommendations to American public schools in order to make progress towards transitioning into integrated schools.

GLC09640.174

8 July 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Typed document

Title: [John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]

One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative to uplift members of the black community. Jacob says the responsibility falls on them [African Americans] to make an impact on lingering racist practices.

GLC09640.179

1969

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)

One pamphlet entitled, "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)" dated 1969 by Roy Wilkins. Wilkins argues that Clement F. Haynsworth's segreationist attitudes disqualifies him from being on the Supreme Court. This is due to his opinions that upheld segregation in schools and hospitals.

GLC09640.182

February 15, 1977

Jordan, Vernon E. Jr., 1935-?

Typed letter signed

Title: 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 recipient and notifies them that they will receive more information related to the 1977 conference soon.

GLC09640.201

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Header Record

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown.

GLC09640.204

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.01

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.02

2 November 1978

New York Post

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile"

One obituary entitled, "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile," dated November 2 , 1978. Honors the passing of Guy R. Brewer, a politician who served on the New York State Assembly. The article describes his work to attempt to pass a "controversial anti-cancer product," known as laetrile, after he was diagonosed with cancer.

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