April 1958

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "The NAACP and Organized Religion"

One pamphlet entitled, "The NAACP and Organized Religion" dated April 1958. Pertains to the involvement of religious groups working towards social justice. Details a project known as "Churches for Freedom" whereby the purpose was to mobilize and organize churches to be involved with the civil rights movement.

GLC09640.134

June 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP: An American Organization

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP: An American Organization," dated June 1956. Text within the document refers to white supremacist groups that call NAACP a "Communist-dominated" group. Proceeds to list six main statements made against their mission as well as reiterating the core of their work. This includes not being subversive, that the Communist Party of the U.S.A. does not precede their anti-segregation program, that they are not affliated with the Communist Party, and that they have been supported by people of all races and religions.

GLC09640.136

1901

Zitkala-Sa, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, 1876-1938

Book signed

Title: Old Indian Legends

One book entitled "Old Indian Legends" by Zitkala-Sa dated 1901. Written for children in an effort to preserve native stories and culture the book contains fourteen stories and fourteen illustrations by Angel De Cora. The oral stories were transcribed by Zitkala-Sa to preserve the tales she was told as a child around the fires of the Dakota tribe. The stories are; Iktomi and the Ducks, Iktomi's Blanket, Iktomi and the Muskrat, Iktomi and the Coyote, Iktomi and the Fawn, The Badger and The Bear, The Tree-Bound. Shooting of the Red Eagle, Iktomi and the Turtle, Dance in a Buffalo Skull, The…

GLC09873

1894

Mossell, Gertrude Bustill, 1855-1948

Book

Title: The Work of the Afro-American Woman

One book entitled, "The Work of Afro-American Woman" by Gertrude Bustill Mossell dated 1894. The title page lists Mossell and Mrs. N.F. Mossell. The book is a collection of eight essays and seventeen poems concerning African American women in a number of fields. The titles of the essays are; The Work of the Afro-American Woman, A Sketch of Afro-American Literature, The Afro-American Woman in Verse, Our Women in Journalism, Our Afro-American Representatives at the World's Fair, The Opposite Point of View, A Lofty Study, and Caste in Universities, The poems are titled; Two Questions, Love's…

GLC09874

14 November 1969

Come Out!

Newspaper

Title: Come Out! [Volume 1, No. 1 (November 14, 1969)]

One issue of Come Out! dated November 14, 1969. Cover page consists of the publication's manifesto meant to give a voice to the gay community. Includes artwork, poetry, fiction, interviews and other stories related to issues pertaining to equal rights and voting. The main article of the publication criticizes the Village Voice as discriminating against the gay community due to their coverage of the Stonewall Riots in July 1969.

GLC09872.01

10 January 1970

Come Out!

Newspaper

Title: Come Out! [Volume 1, No. 2 (January 10, 1970)]

One issue of Come Out! dated January 10, 1970. Includes artwork, poetry, fiction, interviews and other stories related to issues pertaining to equal rights for the gay community. Articles in this publication are related to the Christopher Street Liberation Day; attending the Washington moratorium against the Vietnam War; gay people who were shot to death by the police; the assassination of Fred Hampton; excerpts from Black Elk Speaks; United Fruit Company in Central America; health clinics set up by the Black Panther Party; and a photo essay featuring the women of Cuba.

GLC09872.02

May 1970

Come Out!

Newspaper

Title: Come Out! [Volume 1, No. 3 (May 1970)]

One issue of Come Out! dated May 1970. Includes artwork, poetry, fiction, interviews and other stories related to issues pertaining to equal rights for the gay community. Articles in this publication are related to promoting a dance event organized by the Gay Liberation Front, which took place at Alternate U.; an interview between Kay VanDuers, Bob Kohler and Bernard Lewis about the Gay Liberation Front and demonstrations; and a feature on the civil rights organization, The Young Lords.

GLC09872.03

1971

Come Out!

Newspaper

Title: Come Out! [Volume 2, No. 7b (1971)]

One issue of Come Out! dated 1971. Includes artwork, poetry, fiction, interviews and other stories related to issues pertaining to equal rights for the gay community. Articles in this publication are related to anti-gay policies passed in Cuba; letters from gay prisoners at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla who were forming a chapter of the Gay Liberation Front; boycotting Brown & Dehli Bookstore due to discrimination against a gay employee; and programming for Gay Pride Week from June 18-27, 1971.

GLC09872.04

1972

Come Out!

Newspaper

Title: Come Out! [Volume 2, No. 8 (1972)]

One issue of Come Out! dated 1972. Includes artwork, poetry, fiction, interviews and other stories related to issues pertaining to equal rights for the gay community. Articles in this publication are related to sexism and gender identity; gay bars; a cartoon strip related to coming out and identity; and book review of John Murphy's "Homosexual Liberation."

GLC09872.05

26 June 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions

One pamphlet entitled,"NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions" dated June 26, 1956. Contains resolutions decided by the delegates at the 47th annual conference in San Francisco, California. Among the resolutions adopted are passive non-resistance; dedicating time to expanding their youth programs through youth councils and college chapters throughout the United States; desegregation; and immigration and migrant labor, among other topics. Also included is an index on the back page.

GLC09640.137

30 May 1956

Barnett, Albert E., fl. 1956

Header Record

Title: A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation' [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy in desegregation."

GLC09640.138

30 May 1956

Barnett, Albert E., fl. 1956

Pamphlet

Title: A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy in desegregation." Responds that Faulkner's remarks that African Americans must be patient and "exercise forbearance" is an attitude meant to alleviate social pressure and will not result in any real change.

GLC09640.138.01

30 May 1956

Barnett, Albert E., fl. 1956

Pamphlet

Title: A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy in desegregation." Responds that Faulkner's remarks that African Americans must be patient and "exercise forbearance" is an attitude meant to alleviate social pressure and will not result in any real change.

GLC09640.138.02

January 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: M is for Mississippi and Murder

One pamphlet entitled, "M is for Mississippi and Murder," dated January 1956. Recounts headlines related to the attitudes of newspapers and white supremacists groups in Mississippi who were against integration. Also details the murder of Reverend George W. Lee who was the first African American to register to vote in Humphreys County, and Emmett Till as well as the lack of accountability by the law. Back page contains a map of Mississippi marking the locations of the murders mentioned as well as the headquarters of the White Citizens Councils.

GLC09640.139

January 1958

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Publicity Handbook: Pubilicizing the Activities of Your Branch

One pamphlet entitled "Publicity Handbook: Pubilicizing the Activities of Your Branch" dated January 1958. States the Public Relation department's goal within the NAACP. Also includes guidelines on writing a new story article; how to write a story for the radio; how to pitch a story; when to protest in the event that there is protest or censorship; and a list of department members of NAACP.

GLC09640.144

June 2018

The Gorbachev Foundation

Envelope

Title: Envelope from the Gorbachev Foundation

One airmail envelope addressed to "Freedom" from the Gorbachev Foundation. Postage stamps are dated June 2018.

GLC09796.04

24 June 1894

The Sun (New York City, NY) 1833-1950

Newspaper

Title: The Sun [June 24, 1894]

One edition of The Sun dated New York, June 24, 1894. Refers to the news of Melle Stanleyetta Titus, passing a legal examination. It was also noted that 20 of the 80 male students were unable to pass. Also contains advertisements, society news, and articles related to Long Island and New Jersey.

GLC09877

23 May 1894

The Sun (New York City, NY) 1833-1950

Newspaper

Title: The Sun [Vol. LXL, No. 265]

One edition of The Sun dated New York, May 23, 1894. Includes an article on the front page related to a lynching in Arlington, Georgia. A 14-year-old girl had been assaulted, and a Black man was accused of shooting the girl and her father. He was arrested and kidnapped by 75 men from the jail and lynched him in the public square. Also includes news of anarchists in Paris, France; the layoffs of approximately 400 employees of the Santa Fe Railroad shop; and baseball scores.

GLC09878

1942

Stedman, Joseph F., fl. 1942

Booklet

Title: My Military Missal

One booklet entitled, "My Military Missal," written by Reverend Joseph F. Stedman dated 1942. Item contains abridged masses from the official "Missale Castrense" used by chaplains in all branches of the Armed Forces. Includes the Mass of the Most Holy Trinity, the Easter Sunday Mass, the Mass of Our Lady, the Mass "In Time of War," and the Mass for the Dead. Also offers points of advice to Catholic soldiers and information on the "World-Mass-Clock." This would be used by soldiers unable to attend mass due to military service or the absence of a chaplain. Features numerous small diagrams…

GLC09818.01

February 1949

Leaflet Missal Co. (Minnesota)

Booklet

Title: Mass of Quinquagesima Sunday

One leaflet entitled, "Mass of Quinquagesima Sunday," printed by the Leaflet Missal dated February 1949. Item prints the entirety of the Mass of Quinquagesima Sunday. Includes descriptions of prayers and rituals designed to help the reader follow the Mass more accurately.

GLC09818.02

December 1950

Leaflet Missal Co. (Minnesota)

Booklet

Title: Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent

One leaflet entitled, "Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent," printed by The Leaflet Missal dated December 1950. Item printed the entirety of the Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent. Includes descriptions of prayers and rituals designed to help the reader follow the Mass more accurately.

GLC09818.03

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