1861

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: H. Clay

One engraving entitled "H. Clay" dated 1861. Portrait of Henry Clay sitting next to a small writting table covered in books. Painted by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown. Caption notes "likeness from a portrait in the possession of his family."

GLC08878.0247

25 June 1983

New York Voice

Newspaper

Title: New York Voice [Volume XXIV, No. 14]

One issue of the New York Voice dated June 25, 1983. Publication related to interracial current events in New York City. Highlights fundraisers, beauty pageants, police brutality, promotions, achievements in sports and within the community.

GLC09640.288

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Henry Clay

One engraving entitled "Henry Clay" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Henry Clay. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0248

June 1937

National Resources Committee

Booklet

Title: Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy

One booklet entitled, "Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy," dated June 1937. Item is a report on the status of cities in the United States detailing problems of inequality in labor, transportation, housing, public health and crime.

GLC09640.236

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

1930

Various

Book

Title: International Pamphlets, Numbers 1-10

One volume of International Pamphlets printed in New York. Item is a series of individual pamphlets printed together, related to communism. Entries include: "Modern Farming -- Soviet Style," by Anna Louise Strong; "War in the Far East," by Henry Hall; "Chemical Warfare" by Donald A. Cameron; "Work or Wages" by Grace M. Burnham; "The Struggle of the Marine Workers" by N. Sparks; "Speeding Up the Workers" by James Barnett; "Yankee Colonies" by Harry Gannes; "The Frame-Up System" by Vern Smith; "Steve Katovis, Life and Death of Worker" by A.B. Magil and Joseph North; and "The Heritage of Gene…

GLC09640.091

17 September 1981

Hurewitz, Michael, 1945-2002

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Debate rages over Rx for FDA"

One newspaper article entitled, "Debate rages over Rx for FDA," written by Mike Hurewitz dated September 17, 1981. Article is part two of a three-part series related to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewal process for new drugs. Article mentions congrassional committees involved; the timing of new drugs reaching patients once approved; and legislation pushing the review to move faster.

GLC09640.219.01

1932

Various

Book

Title: International Pamphlets, Numbers 11-20

One volume of International Pamphlets printed in New York. Item is a series of individual pamphlets printed together, related to communism. Entries include: "Social Insurance" by Grace M. Burnham; "The Paris Commune, A Story in Picture" by William Siegel, illustrations by Alexander Trachtenberg; "Youth in Industry" by Grace Hutchins; "The History of May Day" by Alexander Trachtenberg; "The Church and the Workers" by Bennett Stevens; "Profits and Wages" by Anna Rochester; "Spying on Workers" by Robert W. Dunn; "The American Negro" by J.S. Allen; "War in China" by Ray Stewar; "Soviet China" by…

GLC09640.092

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

1953

Journal of Negro Education

Book

Title: The Journal of Negro Education [Volume XXII, No. 3 (Summer 1953)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education entitled, "The Relative Status of the Negro Population in the United States" dated Summer 1953. Articles of this issue pertain to the African American population in the United States with analysis on mortality and marriage; their economic status, housing and education. An essay by Lewis W. Jones is related to black farmers.

GLC09640.099

1957

Journal of Negro Education

Book

Title: The Journal of Negro Education [Volume XXVI, No. 3 (Summer 1957)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education entitled, "The Negro Voter in the South" dated Summer 1957. Articles of this issue pertain to voting in the south for African Americans with a focus on disenfranchisement, the shift of the Democratic Party, voting in Kentucky, Louisiana, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama and other states.

GLC09640.101

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

1970

Various

Header Record

Title: Items related to printing of "Law of Self-Defense [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three items related to a printing of "Law of Self-Defense" by Frederic S. and Joan Baum dated 1970. Includes a printing of the book, and two documents related to the publication dated 1970.

GLC09640.132

1970

Baum, Frederic S., 1933-2009

Book

Title: Law of Self-Defense

One book entitled "Law of Self-Defense" written by Frederic S. Baum and Joan Baum dated 1970. Pertains to the historical background of self-defense, legal cases surrounding it, clarification of the concept and paramilitary groups who use it as a means of force.

GLC09640.132.01

July 4, 1970

Oceana Publications

Typed document

Title: [Summary of Law of Self-Defense]

One typed document pertaining to a copy of "Law of Self-Defense" by Frederic S. Baum and Joan Baum dated 1970. Details expected publication date, brief summary of the book's contents and Frederic Baum's occupation as a Librarian of the New York County Lawyer's Association.

GLC09640.132.02

circa 1970-1974

Attica Brigade

Printed document

Title: No Rights for Racists! Stop Shockley Now!

One printed flyer entitled, "No Rights for Racists! Stop Shockley Now" dated approximately 1970s. Item is related to a demonstration against William Shockley, who believed Black people were genetically inferior. Also questions the meaning of free speech.

GLC09893.01

circa 1973-1974

Attica Brigade

Poster

Title: Long Live the Spirit of Attica. Support the Brothers' Demands. Attica Means Fight Back!

One poster entitled, "Long Live the Spirit of Attica. Support the Brothers' Demands," dated approximately 1973-1974. Features an image of an Attican prison inmate, Elliott "L.D." Barkley and a printed statement by him.

GLC09893.04

1974

Attica Brigade

Newspaper

Title: The Bums are on the Run. Kick 'Em While They're Down

One supplemental newspaper printed by the Attica Brigade dated approximately 1974. The main item is an article entitled, "The Bums are on the Run. Kick 'Em While They're Down!" Related to various demonstrations demanding President Nixon's resignation; corruption in his administration; and images of demonstrations on May Day.

GLC09893.02

circa 1972-1974

Attica Brigade

Newspaper

Title: Viva La Huelga!

One poster entitled, "Viva La Huelga," dated approximately 1972-1974. Contains an image of Chicana activist and text asking for action against the Farah Pants factory. Reverse side details the strikers' demands and current working conditions.

GLC09893.03

26 September 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [James Meredith blocked from entering the University of Mississippi]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated September 26, 1962. Image is of James Meredith attempting to pass through Mississippi state troopers and police officers who were blocking him from entering the University of Mississippi. Wire transfer information states that this was the third attempt for Meredith to enter.

GLC09824.01