circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of an African American soldier]

One undated black-and-white portrait of an African American soldier. He is pictured wearing an M-1 helmet, with the number "307" printed on it.

GLC09720.08

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of an African American military soldier, Army Corps of Engineers, 317th Division]

One undated three quarter length portrait photograph of an African American military soldier. He is pictured in a uniform with Army Corps of Engineers insignia, which also identifies him as belonging to the 317th Division.

GLC09720.09

02 March 1914

Rebaul, J., fl. 1914

Postcard

Title: to H. Rebaul

One postcard from to H. Rebaul from J. Rebaul dated March 2, 1914. Front of postcard has text that is related to women's right to vote. Reverse side contains a note on her travel plans for returning home by Saturday evening. Additionally there is a seal that reads "the ballot is denied to woman, the blot on the escutcheon" against an emblem with an American flag. Signed "from Ma, J. Rebaul."

GLC09766

1965-1966

Various

Header Record

Title: [Postcard, and two books][Decimalized .01-.03]

A collection of unrelated material concerning Native Americans, civil rights and the boy scouts. Collection includes one postcard of Native American symbols, one book of political cartoons concerning Civil Rights and one copy of the Boy Scout Handbook.

GLC09767

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of African American sailor]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an African American sailor. Image is creased.

GLC09720.10

12 May 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Resistance with Restraint

One black and white photograph entitled, "Resistance with Restraint" taken by the Associated Press dated May 12, 1957. Image is of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at a podium. On the reverse side is a typed note that includes an excerpt of his speech, and publication details.

GLC09722.01

28 June 1957

unknown, fl. 1957

Photograph

Title: [Martin Luther King Jr. receiving the Spingarn Medal]

One black and white photograph dated June 28, 1957. Image is of Martin Luther King Jr., receiving the Spingarn Medal at the 48th annual NAACP convention. He was presented the by Bishop Richard S. Emrich in Detroit, Michigan.

GLC09722.02

circa 1970-1980

unknown, fl. 1970-1980

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Janicia Smith]

One black and white photograph of an African American girl standing in front of a chalkboard. The name Janicia Smith is printed on a label attached to the bottom of the photograph. The word "student" is written on the back of the photograph.

GLC09724.01

circa 1930-1940

unknown, fl. 1930-1940

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of an African American man]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of an African American man. The man is dressed in a suit and cap and holds a cigar in his right hand. He stands in front of a backdrop featuring a bridge and lighthouse.

GLC09724.02

circa 1930-1950

unknown, fl. 1930-1950

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of African Americans swimming]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of swimming pool. Pictured are only African Americans. This is likely a segregated pool.

GLC09724.03

09 October 1884

Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Fessenden

One letter addressed to Samuel Fessenden from J.S. Goldsmith dated October 9, 1884. Requests compensation for a pamphlet printed by Goldsmith campaigning against Cleveland's stance on adulteration.

GLC09762.02

circa 1930-1940

unknown, fl. 1930-1940

Photograph

Title: Open Nash and Mr. Charlie Jones

One undated sepia toned photograph of an African American man posing in front of a car. Writing on the side of the photograph reads, "Open Nash & Mr. Charlie Jones."

GLC09724.04

circa 1950

unknown, fl. 1950

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a young African American girl with doll]

One undated black and white photograph of a young African American girl holding a baby doll. On the back of the photograph is written "To Aunt Mollie With Love From Debbie."

GLC09724.05

circa 1950

unknown, fl. 1950

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Black woman and child at a beach]

One undated black and white photograph a Black woman holding a child in the ocean water. Image is of the woman and child, wearing swim caps, sitting in the water. A pier is visible in the background.

GLC09724.06

1953

unknown, fl. 1953

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of African American man]

One black and white photograph dated 1953. Image is of an African American man posing next to a wall of photographs of boxers. He raises one hand and looks towards his fist. On the wall behind him are portraits on boxers.

GLC09724.07

16 December 1918

unknown, fl. 1918

Photograph

Title: Hog Killing Time in Dixie

One black and white photograph dated December 16, 1918. Image is of four Black people in front of a cooking area and two pigs hanging. On the reverse side is a note that reads, "Hog-Killing Time. In Dixie." Also listed is the date and location of the photograph.

GLC09724.08

13 November 1789

unknown, fl. 1789

Letter

Title: Extract of a letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Philadelphia

One unaddressed letter dated November 13, 1789. Pertains to the firing of Baltimore's Postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard. The author describes Goddard's work ethic as superior and satisfactory to all in Baltimore. Also describes her successor, Colonel John White as being able to attain the position through political manipulation. Mentions Goddard's financial situation in the wake of her job loss.

GLC09756.01

circa 1920-1940

unknown, fl. 1920-1940

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of man with horse in Texas]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of a man posed with a horse. On the reverse is a note that reads, "Jim Kay's Horse Dan Patch & Hiram Grisby in Texas."

GLC09724.09

23 December 1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Autograph letter

Title: to his excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States

One letter addressed to George Washington from Mary Katherine Goddard dated December 23, 1789. Pertains to reinstating Mary Katherine Goddard as the Postmaster General in Baltimore. Claims that she had not committed misconduct in her position. and should therefore not be forcibly removed by Postmaster General Samuel Osgood.

GLC09756.02

circa 1930-1940

unknown, fl. 1930-1940

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of two African American men]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of two African American men posed together. They are both wearing suits and hats. The man on the right holds a cane.

GLC09724.10

23 December 1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Autograph document

Title: A schedule of the monies received in quarterly payments, at the Baltimore post-office

One copy of a schedule for monies addressed to George Washington dated December 23, 1789. Contains a list of quarterly payments made at the Baltimore Post Office between January 1776 to April 1781. This was included in her case of evidence to support her reinstatement to her position as Baltimore postmaster after Samuel Osgood dismissed her. See GLC01747 for George Washington's letter on her removal.

GLC09756.03

12 November 1789

Various

Document signed

Title: to Samuel Osgood, Postmaster General of New York

One petition addressed to Samuel Osgood dated November 12, 1789. A statement details that the signers felt obligated to petition on behalf of Goddard to have her reinstated as postmaster. 235 prominent citizens of Baltimore signed the petition.

GLC09756.04

circa 1939-1945

unknown, fl. 1939-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of four African Americans at Prince Hall Shriners event]

One undated black and white photograph of four African Americans. Image is of two men in military uniforms sitting with two women at a table. There are names written on the bottom edge identifying the individuals (from left to right) as Glen, Kaye, Euclyn, and Teddy. A crowd of people is in the background. Several people in the background wear fez hats embroidered with the Prince Hall Shriners insignia.

GLC09724.11

April 1906

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Stereocard

Title: Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama

One stereocard entitled, "Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama," dated April 1906. Reverse side of stereocard identifies the people photographed (from first row right to left, then second row left to right), Charles W. Eliot, Andrew Carnegie, Booker T. Washington, Robert C. Ogden, George McAneny, J.G. Phelps Stokes, Reverend Lyman Abbott, and H.B. Trissell. The text states that the photograph took place on the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute. Also includes the biography of Booker T. Washington.

GLC09726.02

1902

Pach Bros.

Photograph

Title: Dr. Booker T. Washington

One photograph of Booker T. Washington taken by Pach Bros dated 1902. The image is labeled, "Dr. Booker T. Washington."

GLC09726.01