1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1954. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1954.

GLC09640.130.02

1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1954. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1954.

GLC09640.130.03

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

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

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.

GLC09640.145

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