January 30, 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 30, 1944.

GLC09611.246

1970-1974

Attica Brigade

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to the Attica Brigade][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of 4 items belonging to the Attica Brigade dated approximately 1970-1974. Consists of posters, newsletters and flyers of various demonstrations. Printed by the Attica Brigade also known as the Revolutionary Student Brigade. Demonstrations pertain to mass incarceration, discrimination, worker's rights, and Nixon's resignation.

GLC09893

January 30, 1944

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 30, 1944.

GLC09611.245

January 31, 1944

Gassert, Thomas William, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Thomas William Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 31, 1944.

GLC09611.247

November 14, 1969

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of buttons belonging to Vicki Wulwick][Decimalized .01-.18]

Collection of pins and buttons dated approximately 1970s. Pertain to various protests attended by Vicki Wulwick while attending Columbia University. Related to anti-war sentiments, environmental causes, and international human rights.

GLC09894

January 14, 1860

Goodell, William, fl. 1860

Newspaper

Title: The Principia [Vol 1. No. 9 (January 14, 1860)]

One issue of the newspaper "The Principia," dated January 14, 1860. The newspaper states that its purpose is "to promote pure religion, sound morals, Christian reforms" including the abolition of slavery, the caste system, an alcohol. The newspaper contains many articles concerning these topics. Some of particular note include; a poem entitled "The Fallen Champions of Freedom" that mentions notable abolitionists Thomas Clarkson, William Wilberforce, Benjamin Lundy, Elijah Parish Lovejoy, Eliza Seaman Leggett, William Ellery Channing, John Jay, Charles Turner Torrey, and John "Osawatomie"…

GLC09886.01

16 November 1908

Printed document signed

Title: In Memoriam

One document printed in memoriam of Chara Conant Wait. Item is printed by the Grand Memorial Hall Association. Details her date of birth, marriage, and societal contributions. Dated approximately November 16, 1908.

GLC08284.004

circa 1861-1925

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Horatio Loomis Wait]

One undated etching of Horatio Loomis Wait.

GLC08284.005

17 July 1845

Hood, J.E., fl. 1845

Newspaper

Title: Granite Freeman [Vol 2. No. 3 (July 17, 1845)]

One issue of the newspaper "Granite Freeman," dated July 17, 1845. Newspaper contains current events as well as advertising. It is a abolition newspaper and many of its articles concern the evils of slavery. There are two main articles on the first page "Mr. Wise and the Slaver" and "Morality of aiding Slaves to Escape." There is also a printing of an address given at the Southern and Western Liberty Convention at Cincinnati June 11, 1845. The address concerns the practice of slaveholding and it's inconsistency with the "fundamental principles of Republicism, Of Religion, and of Humanity." On…

GLC09886.02

22 September 1848

Jones, J. Elizabeth, fl. 1848

Newspaper

Title: Anti-Slavery Bugle [Vol 4. No. 4 (September 22, 1848)]

One issue of the newspaper "Anti-Slavery Bugle," dated September 22, 1848. Newspaper contains current events concerning the 1848 presidential election, as well as the question of slavery in the election process. There are also numerous articles concerning the meetings of smaller anti-slavery groups. There is also an article concerning a Pro-Slavery mob at Harwich Massachusetts.

GLC09886.03.01

22 September 1848

Jones, J. Elizabeth, fl. 1848

Newspaper

Title: Anti-Slavery Bugle [Vol 4. No. 4 (September 22, 1848)]

One issue of the newspaper "Anti-Slavery Bugle," dated September 22, 1848. Newspaper contains current events concerning the 1848 presidential election, as well as the question of slavery in the election process. There are also numerous articles concerning the meetings of smaller anti-slavery groups. There is also an article concerning a Pro-Slavery mob at Harwich Massachusetts. (Same as GLC09886.03.01)

GLC09886.03.02

February 1900

The Atlantic Monthly (Boston, Mass.)

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 85 No. 508 (February 1900)]

One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated February 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "The Library of Congress" by Herbert Putnam, "History" by James Ford Rhodes, "Autobiography of W.J. Stillman" part 2 by William James Stillman, "The School Days of An Indian Girl" by Zitkala-Sa, "Tribute" by Alice Brown, "The Loss of Personality" by Ethel Dench Puffer, "To Have and To Hold" by Mary Johnston, "The American College in the Twentieth Century" by Clement L. Smith, "…

GLC09887.01

August 1900

The Atlantic Monthly (Boston, Mass.)

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 514 (August 1900)]

One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated August 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "Political Education" by Arthur Twining Hadley, "The Foreigner" by Sarah Orne Jewett, "The Wild Gardens At Yosemite Park" by John Muir, "Night Hymns on Lake Nepigon" by Duncan Campbell Scott, "A Sea Change" by Alice Brown, "The Iownas" by Rollin Lynde Hartt, "A Difficult Case" by W.D. Howells, "Gramarye" by Harriet Prescott Spofford "The Price of Order" by Talcott Williams, "The Pathway…

GLC09887.02

September 1900

The Atlantic Monthly (Boston, Mass.)

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 515 (September 1900)]

One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated September 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "The American Boss" by Francis C. Lowell, "The Prodigal" by Mary Hallock Foote, "Russia's Interest in China" by Brooks Adams, "James Martineau" by Charles C. Everett, "Oklahoma" by Helen Churchill Candee, "The Ancient Feud Between Philosophy and Art" by Paul Elmer More, "For the Hand of Haleem" by Norman Duncan, "Autumn Song" by Virginia Woodward Cloud, "Gleanings from an Old Southern…

GLC09887.03

12 May 1973

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees

One booklet entitled, "The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees," printed by Howard University dated May 12, 1973. Includes the day's program consisting of the procession, invocation, honorary degree recipients (Gwendolyn Brooks, Alex Haley and Jewel Lafontant) and the name of candiates by colleges.

GLC09640.083

October 1983

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: Alumni News [Volume 14, No. 4, October 1983]

One issue of the Howard University Alumni News dated October 1983. Consists of articles related to university updates such as freshmen arriving on campus, obituaries, fundraisers, job announcements of former alumni and club meetings taking place in different regions throughout the United States.

GLC09640.086

November 1900

The Atlantic Monthly (Boston, Mass.)

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 517 (November 1900)]

One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated November 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "A defense of American Parties" by William Garrott Brown, "The Tory Lover" by Sarah Orne Jeweet, " The Future of Russia" by Edmund Noble, "The Gentian by Grace Richardson, "Edward Fitzgerald" by Bradford Torrey, "Penelope's Irish Experiences" by Kate Douglas Wiggin, "The Struggle for Water in the West" by William E. Smythe, "The Gentle Reader" by Samuel McChord Crothers, "A Letter to…

GLC09887.04

2010

Montgomery, Valda Harris, 1947-?

Book signed

Title: Just a Neighbor: A Child's Memoir of the Civil Rights Movement

One book entitled Just a Neighbor: A Child's Memoir of the Civil Rights Movement, by Valda Harris Montgomery Published in 2010. The book is signed by the author in 2019. The book contains nine chapters; Centennial Hill and Family beginnings, Richard and Vera, Unexpected Leaders Emerge, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reverend to Doctor MLK, Jr., Freedom Riders, Coming of Age: 1964-1965 Senior Year, Marches 1965, Selma to Montgomery; 1965 to Present: September 1965, Spring 1968, Adulthood, Off-spring of Unsung Heroes. The book focuses on Valda's life and involvement in the Civil Rights movements that…

GLC09895

December 1900

The Atlantic Monthly (Boston, Mass.)

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 518 (December 1900)]

One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated December 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "Verses" by James Russell Lowell, "The Story of a New England Town" by John Fiske, "War as a Moral Medicine" by Goldwin Smith, "The Tory Lover" by Sarah Orne Jewett, "The Dominance of the Crowd" by Gerald Stanley Lee, "The Bird of Passage: An Ode to Instrumental Music" by Owen Wister, "Washington: The City of Leisure" by A. Maurice Low, "The Mist" by John B. Tabb, "Penelope's Irish…

GLC09887.05

1861-1877

Prior, Thomas Abiel, 1809-1886

Engraving

Title: Victoria. I [and] Prince Albert

One engraving entitled "Victoria. I [and] Prince Albert" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Victoria I and Prince Albert. Engraved by Thomas Abiel Prior.

GLC08878.0224

27 March 1960

Foster, Clyde, 1931-2017

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Sitins Staged Here: Negroes Make Three Visits to Counters"

One newspaper clipping featuring an article entitled, "Sitins Staged Here: Negroes Make Three Visits to Counters," written by Clyde Foster dated March 27, 1960. Originally printed in the Marshall News Messenger. Relates to reactions of counter sit ins that took place in Marshall, Texas. Printed alongside Foster's article is an editorial related to the murder of a woman whose killer was still on the loose.

GLC09640.111

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Com. Bainbridge

One engraving entitled "Com. Bainbridge" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Commander William Bainbridge. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0225

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: George Bancroft

One engraving entitled "George Bancroft" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of George Bancroft. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0226

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Beaumarchais

One engraving entitled "Beaumarchais" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0227

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Wm. W. Belknap

One engraving entitled "Wm. W. Belknap" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of William Worth Belknap. Engraver unknown

GLC08878.0228