22 November 1970

Abt, John, 1904-1991

Pamphlet

Title: John Abt: on the defense of Angela Davis

A speech delivered at the Unitarian church in Los Angeles. Angela Davis's lawyer made this speech detailing the case up to that point. He lays out the time line of her arrest, as well as actions taken since, including where she resided in jail. Abt also mentions the plan for her future and makes an argument on why she is being treated as she is. On the last page there is a message given by Angela Davis to Margaret Burnham, her co council, on the previous day

GLC09643.18

1971

Cleaver, Eldridge, 1935-1998

Pamphlet

Title: Revolution in the Congo

This pamphlet has 7 chapters; After Brother Malcom, The number one problem in Africa: Neo-colonialism, Congo (Brazzaville): a political history, Interview with Ernest Ndalla and Pierre Nze, Message to Afro-Americans, Interview with Ange Diawara, Afro-America and the Congo. The pamphlets main content is the interviews with Ernest Ndalla and Pierre Nze and Ange Diawara. The interviews were conducted by Eldridge Cleaver and a Black Panther Party delegation that went to the people's republic of the Congo.

GLC09643.19

2 February 1971

Abernathy, Ralph, 1926-1990

Pamphlet

Title: On Trial: Angela Davis or America?

This pamphlet is a collection of two speeches and one essay. The speeches were given by John Abt, and Reverand Ralph Abernathy, on Davis's 27th birthday on February 2nd 1921. The Essay was written to explain the actions of a panel of 12 African American law professors who gave Davis advice on her case. The pamphlet also had an introduction by Ossie Davis the Chairman of the Angela Davis Legal Defense Fund, who asks for donations to the fund.

GLC09643.20

1972

Mitchell, Charlene, fl. 1920-1972

Pamphlet

Title: The Fight to Free Angela Davis: It's importance for the working class

Spanning this pamphlet is the report given by Charlene Mitchell at the 20th National Convention of the Communist Party held in New York February 18-21 1972. This report discusses the court battle for Angela Davis's freedom. At the end of this pamphlet there is a postscript that reads, "Since the convention, Angela Davis has been released on bail, a resounding people's victory. However, it is only a partial victory. We must make it crystal clear that the only complete victory in Angela's case will be when the people's movement will have succeeded in turning this frame up into a defeat for…

GLC09643.21

Circa 1942

Holland, S.O., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in the South: Brothers Beneath the Load, Working Together We Can Lift The World Toward God

This pamphlet does not have a publication date but mentions events from 1942. The pamphlet also discusses the relationship between church and African Americans and the place spirituality plays in their lives.

GLC09643.22

1943

Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries

Poster

Title: [This Nation]

A blue poster featuring a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt from his message to Congress January 7, 1943. The quote reads, "... the state of the nation is good the heart of this nation is sound the spirit of this nation is strong the faith of this nation is eternal." The poster is OWI poster No. 40 and the printing office number is O-507621

GLC09653.01

1942

War Production Board, Bureau of Industrial Conservation

Poster

Title: Win With Tin

This poster features four pictures with captions separated by orange lines. The topic is saving tin cans, and the images walk you through the steps. The steps are to soak off the label and clean the can well, cut off both ends and flatten the can, store the ends within the flattened can, and give in bulk to an authorized collector. This poster has the number O-496069 on the bottom center.

GLC09653.04

1941

Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management

Poster

Title: America Calling

This poster features the Civilian Defense logo in the center and says "America Calling Take your place in Civilian Defense Consult your Nearest Defense Council." This poster has the number O-423671 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.05

February 19-28, 1943

Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information

Poster

Title: Brotherhood Week

This poster features a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning the spirit of brotherhood. The quote reads, "We are fighting for the right of men to live together as members of one family rather than as masters and slaves. We are fighting that the spirit of brotherhood which we prize in this country may be practiced here and by free men everywhere. It is our promise to extend such brotherhood earthwide which gives hope to all the world. The war makes the appeal of Brotherhood Week stronger than ever." This poster is OWI poster No. 33, and has the number 505560-O-GPO.

GLC09653.06

1943

United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.

Poster

Title: The Atlantic Charter

All-lettered poster in black & white. Text of the Atlantic Charter of August 14, 1941, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Title and heading at top. Two columns of text below in italics.

GLC09653.07

1814

Thomas, Moses, fl. 1813-1819

Magazine

Title: The Analectic Magazine, containing Selections from Foreign Reviews and Magazines, of such Articles as are most valuable, curious, or entertaining.

This is a bound volume of a monthly magazine called the Analectic Magazine. Each issue contains reviews, original works, and poetry. Some issues contain domestic or foreign literary, or scientific information. The first printing of the Star - Spangled Banner is found on page 433, and contains the four verses. The inside front cover of the book has a book plate with the name of Justin Turner, and a image of Lincoln Jefferson and Washington on top of a copy of the declaration. There is also written on the end papers in the front of the book "Lawson S Watts Oct- 1842 Skip Wales No 3 Amanuensis…

GLC09661

13 September 1921

New York Herald, 1835-1924

Newspaper

Title: The New York Herald, Tuesday, September 13, 1921.

This document is a newspaper that was found stuffed in the frame of 05860.01 when that document was being removed from the mount and frame. It is a newspaper from a 1921 release of The New York Herald. Topics covered include international economic relations,advertisments for loan and banking companies, various economic updates, an article about two girls traveling through Ellis Island, and local news. Newspaper is badly worn, wrinkled, dry, and folded unevenly. It was originally labeled as "Bonus item".

GLC05860.02

11 September 1895

Manchester, Marietta, fl. 1895-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mother and Father

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. She mentions seeing the Aleutian Islands after many days at sea, and says a few days later they started to see the coast of Japan. She mentions many volcanos and says she was told that they do not worry about earthquakes when there is smoke. She also describes the "natives" who row out to the boats to help with bringing in cargo as there are no wharves in Japan. Manchester says the Japanese wear little clothes and it shocked them all, but they got used to seeing it. She went to Yokohama for the day and thought…

GLC09585.01

12 September 1895

Manchester, Marietta, fl. 1895-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Wallace and Clara

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. In this letter Manchester writes about her journey to Japan and along the coast. She mentions seeing whales and porpoise. She mentions the native's lack of clothing, and says it is a common sight for children to be running around naked. She also mentions the Dr. telling her to stay out of the sun as it grows hotter for fear of sunstroke. She discusses their stay at Kobe, and says there is a longer description in a letter home, and to get Pa to let her read it. (GLC09585.01) she also mentions learning about…

GLC09585.02

6-7 March 1896

Manchester, Marietta, fl. 1895-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Father

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's new post in China. She writes that she is on her way to her house in Chang Shan in Cheh Kiang Province in the south eastern part of China. She thought it would take two weeks but it is more like 5 weeks of travel. She describes a Chinese man that is helping the group get to their place and mentions that he watches their stuff and is quite nice. She describes the Chinese families along the road and how they live. She was astounded by the amount of boasts and activity when she first arrived. She mentions that she should be…

GLC09585.03

circa 1901

Autograph note

Title: [Note]

A short note that accompanied GLC09585.01-.03. The note states "Letters written home by Aunt Marrietta Manchester killed by Chinese at Boxer Rebellion at China. Saxton Manchester's sister."

GLC09585.04

circa 1944-1945

Photograph

Title: Photograph of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion in uniform

This is a photograph of 83 members of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion. They are standing in rows with 13 sitting on the ground in front with 6 men reclining in front of them. There is a sign that reads Headquarters Battery 969 F and features 2 cannons crossed on the bottom. There are four offices in the first standing row towards the center.

GLC09591.13

31 August 1937

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 August 31, 1937. Susan details going to a reunion that had good attendance, singing, and speakers. She asks Leonard to thank Jessie for a waffle recipe and a photograph. She writes that the house in the photograph looks like a very nice home. She relays that Bobby came to see Leonard and Charley and Raymond asked about him. Throughout the letter Susan mentions how tired she is and that she does not feel well.

GLC09611.001

1940-1946

Cleartype Maps

Map

Title: [Cleartype General Map of the Pacific Ocean, Southeastern Asia, and Austrailia]

A map of the Pacific Ocean, Southeastern Asia and Austrailia. Copyright the American Map Company Inc. Originally published by Cleartype Maps. Contains Robert L. Stone's notes on where he traveled when he was deployed.

GLC09620.251

1944

Japanese Government

Object

Title: [Japanese Invasion Money Fifty Centavos]

Fifty centavos issued by the Japanese Government in the Phillipines during World War II. Decorative pattern on reverse side in purple.

GLC09620.367

1940

Japanese Government

Object

Title: [Japanese Invasion Money in China Fifty Yuan]

Currency issued in Japanese-controlled areas of China. Red with a man's face on the bottom right corner, and ornate engravings surrounding the edge. On the reverse side is the number fifty surrounded by more decorative engravings. It is worth fifty yuan.

GLC09620.368

1928

Central Bank of China

Object

Title: [Central Bank of China Ten Dollar Note]

A ten dollar note issued by the Central Bank of China in Shanghai 1928. One side is printed in green and the reverse is printed in blue and red.

GLC09620.369

1944

United States War Department

Object

Title: [American Military Occupation Currency B-Yen Fifty Sen]

A banknote worth fifty sen and used in areas occupied by the American military in Japan. There is a note at the top marking it as five cents. The decorative engraving on the front side is printed in blue and on the reverse it is printed in brown and red.

GLC09620.370

1944

Japanese Government

Object

Title: [Japanese Military Occupation Currency Fifty Sen]

A banknote worth fifty Sen, used in areas occupied by the Japanese Military. The reverse side is a blue and red engraving of an entrance to a village. Robert L. Stone made notes on an the side noting the bill as worth fifty sen with a picture of mountains printed in green. He wrote "Guam to Volcano Is. (Iwo Jima) 11/11/44. 431st Bomb Squadron 11th Bomb Group, December 15 Iwo Jima. Tinian to Bonin Is (Chichi + Haha Jima) (11/1/44)."

GLC09620.371

1944

Japanese Government

Object

Title: [Japanese Military Occupation Currency Fifty Sen]

A banknote worth five hundred sen. The front side has a pale red watermark, with a blue engraving surrounding it. The reverse side is a decorative engraving printed in brown.

GLC09620.372