circa 1971

unknown, fl. 1971

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of protest against the Enoch Pratt Free Library branch closing]

One undated black and white photograph people carrying demonstration signs. The demonstrators protest against the Broadway branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library closing. One of the signs, held by a young girl, reads, "You close the library the children won't have a place to read." Another sign carried by a young boy reads, "Don't Kill Dr. King's Dream." A third sign, carried by a man reads, "If you can't read this thank your elected officials." The Broadway branck Enoch Pratt Free Library closed in 1971, though the dates Jan 16 1986 and 1/15/87 are on the reverse of the photograph.

GLC09717.11

10 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Demonstration Brings Traffic to Standstill

One wirephoto entitled, "Demonstrations Brings Traffic to Standstill," taken by the Associated Press dated March 10, 1965. Image is of a group of protesters lying down in the middle of a street in downtown Chicago. Wire transfer information states that the protest took place for 15 minutes of the rush hour in the business area of Chicago. This was organized in solidarty with protests in Selma, Alabama.

GLC09718.01

10 March 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" taken by UPI dated March 10, 1965. Image is of protesters being arrested. A police officer drags a woman from the road. While others sit against a bus. One protester is speaking into a megaphone. Onlookers stand in the background, and among them on man holds a sign reading "Peace in Selma." Wire transfer information states that eight people were arrested for protesting against illegal voter registration laws in Alabama.

GLC09718.02

10 June 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" taken by UPI dated June 10, 1965. Image is of protesters walking down Balboa Drive in Chicago. They are pictured marching hand-in-hand in rows. Wire transfer information states that the protest was organized against school segregation and the rehiring of school superintendent Benjamin Willis.

GLC09718.03

29 June 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" taken by UPI dated June 29, 1965. Image is of protestors lying down on a street in Chicago. A man stands above them holding out a microphone. Police officers and cars visible in the background. Wire transfer information states that protests were against school superintendent, Benjamin Willis. Protests took place following failed talking with Mayor Richard Daley. An estimated 75 people were arrested.

GLC09718.04

4 August 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Mayor's Neighbors Picket Rights Marchers

One wirephoto entitled, "Mayor's Neighbors Picket Rights Marchers," taken by Associated Press dated August 4, 1965. Image is of protesters walking down a street while white individuals standing on a doorstep hold signs in support of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Wire transfer information states that 100 people marched in a demonstration led by comedian Dick Gregory. The purpose of the march was in protests of Benjamin Willis.

GLC09718.05

15 September 1966

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Marching Orders

One black and white photograph entitled, "Marching Orders" taken by Associated Press dated September 15, 1966. Image is of a crowd of protesters in Chicago. A man in the center of the photograph has his back to viewer and faces the crowd. A man to his left is shouting. Police officers stand on a bridge in the background. On the reverse side is a typed note that details the man in the center is Robert Lucas, head of Chicago's chapter of Congress of Racial Equity. It states that he was 42 years old and a mail handler at the Chicago Post Office. He took over demonstrations after Martin Luther…

GLC09718.06

circa 1910-1913

Allied Printing Trades Council

Object

Title: Votes for Women

One pin that reads, "Votes For Women," printed by Allied Printing dated approximately 1910 to 1913. Text is printed in black on a metallic gold background. There is a sharp metal tack attached to the back to fasten the pin to garments.

GLC09765

10 September 1948

unknown, fl. 1948

Photograph

Title: Hospital Corps School Class 43

One photograph of the United States Navy's Hospital Corps School, Class 43 dated 1948. Pictured is an integrated class featuring African American corpsmen in the second row.

GLC09720.01

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of African American Marine Corpsman]

One undated portrait of an unidentified African American man in a Marine Corps uniform.

GLC09720.02

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Group of soldiers relaxing]

One undated black-and-white group photograph of soldiers, in casual dress, sitting around tables relaxing. A checkers board is on the table as well as some drinks. The group is integrated. (similar to GLC09720.04)

GLC09720.03

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Group of men sitting at dining tables]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of soldiers, in casual dress, seated around dining tables. The men in the foreground are playing cards. The group is integrated. (similar to GLC09720.03)

GLC09720.04

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of an African American soldier in a 1st armored division uniform]

One undated photograph of an African American soldier. His uniform is for the United States Army 1st Armored Division. Parts of his uniform have been hand-colored.

GLC09720.05

circa 1914-1918

Roshon, J.W., fl. 1914-1918

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of three African American men in military dress]

One undated photograph of three African American infantrymen during World War I.

GLC09720.06

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of an African American Navy soldier]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a three quarter length portrait of an African American Navy soldier.

GLC09720.07

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