January 28, 1944

Gassert, Jo, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jo Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 28, 1944.

GLC09611.244

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

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

1934

Rogers, J.A., 1880-1966

Newspaper

Title: The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro

One newsletter entitled, "The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro," written by J.A. Rogers dated 1934. Lists 1-- facts about African Americans from origins in Africa, misconceptions of "illiteracy and intelligence," and advances made in science, religion, politics, sports, combat, and against slavery.

GLC09640.245

1938

Reid, Ira D., 1901-1968

Booklet

Title: The Urban Negro Worker in the United States, 1925-1936

One volume of a report entitled, "The Urban Negro Worker in the United States, 1925-1936," dated 1938. Report consists of statistics summarizing the analysis of African American workers in the United States by region. This first volume was prepared to provide proof of the difficulties African Americans encountered at work and during training for employment.

GLC09640.303

1935

Twentieth Century Fund (New York, NY)

Book

Title: Labor and the Government

One book entitled "Labor and the Government," dated 1935 printed by Twentieth Century Fund. Related to labor laws and legislation in the United States. Includes statistics on unions, minimum wage, and collective bargaining.

GLC09640.001

1931

Kerzhentsev, Platon, 1881-1940

Book

Title: Bolshevism for Beginners

One book entitled, "Bolshevism for Beginners," written by Platon Kerzhentsev dated 1931. Printed by Centrizdat. Item pertains to socialism established in Russia. Gives a background on the history of the social movement and details how capitalism affects agriculture.

GLC09640.020

1944

Farleigh Press

Book

Title: The Colonies: The Way Forward

One book entitled, "The Colonies: The Way Forward," dated 1944 printed by Farleigh Press. Pertains to the progress of British colonies developing governments.

GLC09640.052

July 1936

Journal of Negro Education

Header Record

Title: The Journal of Negro Education [Volume V, No. 3 (July 1936)] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of of The Journal of Negro Education dated July 1936. Focus of this volume is the reorganization of education for African Americans in the United States.

GLC09640.097

July 1936

Journal of Negro Education

Book

Title: The Journal of Negro Education [Volume V, No. 3 (July 1936)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education dated July 1936. Focus of this volume is the reorganization of education for African Americans in the United States. Essays reflect on the needs of high school and university students as well as life for recent graduates. Authors include academics and professors from historically black colleges.

GLC09640.097.01

July 1936

Journal of Negro Education

Book

Title: The Journal of Negro Education [Volume V, No. 3 (July 1936)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education dated July 1936. Focus of this volume is the reorganization of education for African Americans in the United States. Essays reflect on the needs of high school and university students as well as life for recent graduates. Authors include academics and professors from historically black colleges.

GLC09640.097.02

1932

Lenz, Josef, fl. 1932

Book

Title: The Rise and Fall of the Second International

One book entitled, "The Rise and Fall of the Second International" written by J. Lenz dated 1932. Content of item pertains to various European and Russian political revolutions and other events of importance for unions from 1889 to 1928. Printed by Trade Union Labor.

GLC09640.093

1942-1943

Coggin, Charles U., Jr., fl. 1942-1943

Header Record

Title: [Correspondence belonging to American Red Cross, 1942-1943] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Correspondence belonging to the American Red Cross dated 1942-1943. Consists of two documents pertaining to a new policy issued where they would be accept blood from Black donors and response to the new decision.

GLC09745

20 October 1943

Coggin, Charles U., Jr., fl. 1942-1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to J. Harold Ennis

One letter from Charles U. Coggin, Jr., to J. Harold Ennis, dated October 20, 1943. Coggin acknowledges the two men's opinions on the new policy to accept Black donors' blood. (see GLC09745.01 for original policy) He hopes Ennis will agree that it will contribute effectively toward the Red Cross's goal of alleviating suffering and conserving human life. The letter is typed on official American Red Cross stationary with the address for the National Headquarters. A stamp on the bottom of the letter reads, "Enrollment for Service: American Junior Red Cross Enrollment Campaign, November 1-15,…

GLC09745.02

24 March 1929

United States Government Printing Office

Pamphlet

Title: Inauguration Ceremonies Program

One copy of Inauguration Ceremonies Program from the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis, dated March 24, 1929. Item contains procedures and regulations, in this order: Platform Tickets, Entrance to the Senate Wing of the Capitol, Cards of Admission, Entrance to the Senate Galleries, Entrance to the Floor of the Senate Chamber, Proceedings in the Senate Chamber, The Procession to the Inaugural Platform, Proceedings on the Inaugural Platform, and Regulations for the Senate Wing. Front of program has a stamped Presidential Seal. Back of pamphlet features a…

GLC09705.02

24 March 1929

Committee on Arrangements

Pamphlet

Title: [Invitation to the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover]

One invitation to the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis, dated March 24, 1929. Document has a printing of the Presidential Seal and also lists the members of the Committee on Arrangements.

GLC09705.03

January 19, 1933

Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957

Autograph note signed

Title: to Mrs. Glessner

Thanks her for her sympathy note about the death of her husband, Calvin Coolidge. "Although Calvin Coolidge can no longer speak to us in his calm, clear way, I feel his influence abides and will still lead us in plain paths." Letter written on mourning stationary.

GLC01522.01

2 October 1931

Wolman, Paul C., fl. 1930-1931

Document signed

Title: [Certificate of registration presented to William McChesney Muth]

Countersigned by Paul C. Wolman and R.B. Hardy, Jr. Presented to Muth on his fifteenth birthday anniversary by his father, G. Harry Muth. Document explains that each copy of the book in which this document was originally bound is registered in the name of its owner at headquarters and certified by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Depicts a coat of arms with eagle and includes a raised seal of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

GLC07810.107

circa October 1945

Goldberg, Mildred, 1923-2008

Typed manuscript

Title: Personal recollections of Mildred Goldberg, secretary to the theoretical group, SAM Laboratories, The Manhattan Project; 1943-1946

Goldberg, a secretary working in the Substitute or Special Alloy Metals (S.A.M.) Laboratory at Columbia University, recalls the people and events that were part of her work experience. Mentions various scientists and other colleagues at the laboratory, including Drs. Richard Present, Francis Bonner, Andre J. De Bethune, Howard Levi and William Nierenberg. Worked under Drs. John Ray Dunning and Irving Kaplan at what Goldberg calls "the Nash building" (a previous automobile showroom on 137th St. and Broadway in New York City). Notes that the entire enterprise was supervised by Dr. Harold…

GLC03152.01

circa August 1945

Kaplan, Irving, 1912-1997

Typed manuscript

Title: Preliminary statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists

Typed by Mildred Goldberg, who was working as a secretary for the Substitute or Special Alloy Metals (S.A.M.) Laboratory at Columbia University. Goldberg notes that this manuscript was created "two or three days" after the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan (GLC03152.01). Outlines the scientists' responsibility due to their "awareness of the possibilities of energy... it is particularly important for us to indicate the grave danger that lies ahead and the catastrophic results that may eventually follow a wrong decision by the leaders of our government." Discusses problems…

GLC03152.02

circa August 1945

Kaplan, Irving, 1912-1997

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft of the preliminary statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists]

Handwritten draft of GLC03152.02. Contains several inserted typed paragraphs. The remainder of the declaration is written in pencil.

GLC03152.03

circa August 1945

Kaplan, Irving, 1912-1997

Manuscript document

Title: Preliminary statement on legislation referring to the future development of atomic energy

Apparently issued by the Association of Manhattan District Scientists in conjunction with GLC03152.03. The Association states, "It has been established beyond doubt that the atomic bomb, because of its tremendous destructive power and the improbability of finding a defense against it, constitutes a grave hazard to the advance of civilization." Urges the United States government to openly declare its intentions in the development of atomic energy. Argues there should be international control of the military aspects of the bomb. Asserts that new legislation is necessary to dictate the study…

GLC03152.04

1 November 1945

Bonner, Francis T., fl. 1942-1946

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Newsletter for the Association of Manhattan Project scientists in the New York City area]

Written by Bonner, a Manhattan Project scientist and present-day professor emeritus of chemistry at the State University of New York. He writes as Secretary of the Executive Committee. Introductory note on first page indicates that the association hopes to recruit new members. In the following pages, the Association urges members to write to their Congressmen, asking that the May-Johnson bill "be reported back to the Committee on Military Affairs, and that extensive public hearings be held on all atomic energy legislation" (the May-Johnson bill, proposing governmental and military control…

GLC03152.05

circa 1 November 1945

Bonner, Francis T., fl. 1942-1946

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bonner's notes related to a recent meeting of the Association of Manhattan Project scientists in the New York City area]

Written by Bonner, a Manhattan Project scientist and present-day professor emeritus of chemistry at the State University of New York. At the time this note was written, Bonner was Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Association of Manhattan Project Scientists. Begins with a struck note to Dr. Rosenberg, possibly Lawson Rosenberg, who worked on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, New Mexico. The note states: "This is it. Please touch up whatever is necessary, add anything you feel essential. Last [paragraph] is corny- please write another one." Initialed by Bonner, perhaps in…

GLC03152.06