1959

Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959

Map

Title: A Map of the United States 1845-1866

One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1959. The map features the United States as it was from 1845-1866. It includes the borders after the Civil War outlined in green. Shaded in green are territories held by the United States that have not entered the union by 1866. The map also includes the future boundaries of the states. If a state entered the union during the date range of the map the year is listed under the name of the state. For states that seceded during the Civil War the date of reentrance into the union is in red…

GLC09861.03

1959

Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959

Map

Title: A Map of the United States 1867-1960

One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1959. The map features the United States as it was from 1867-1960. It includes the borders of the United States in 1960. Shaded in green are the lower forty-eight state. In the Gulf of Mexico are insets of Hawaii, Midway Island, Wake Island, Guam, The Philippines, Samoa Islands, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, The Panama Canal and Alaska. If a state entered the union during the date range of the map the year is listed under the name of the state. The ocean of the map features…

GLC09861.04

1959

Linweave Quality Papers

Envelope

Title: [Envelope for Maps]

One envelope for illustrated maps published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1959. The envelope features an embossed eagle holding an arrow and laurel branch. The rear of the envelope lists the types of paper offered and the logo of Linweave Quality Papers.

GLC09861.05

1976

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "Harvey Milk on the Issues."

One handout flyer entitled, "Harvey Milk on the Issues," dated approximately 1976. Highlights Milk's stance on issues while running for Assembly in San Francisco, California. Issues higlighted are jobs, taxes, human rights, senior citizens, environment, health, schools, child care and the penal system.

GLC09871.01

1976

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "Harvey Milk for Assembly!"

One flyer entitled, "Harvey Milk for Assembly!" dated 1976. This item was distributed during Milk's run for Assembly in 1976. Consists of scanned images of news clippings that mention Harvey Milk in the headlines. Headlines relate to Milk's previous attempts to run for office, his outright criticism of "political machines." Reverse side is a print of an article from the San Francisco Bay Guardian dated March 12, 1976 detailing George Moscone firing Harvey Milk from the Board of Permit Appeals.

GLC09871.02

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You"

One campaign flyer entitled "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You" dated 1977. Details the Castro Street Fair which was organized by Harvey Milk. Contains images from the fair and Harvey Milk canvassing for the vote. Explains his vision for the Castro Street Fair as a way of increasing the quality of life from San Francisco to neighborhoods across the country.

GLC09871.04

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues."

One booklet entitled, "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues," dated 1977. Includes Milk's stance on matters related to zoning, infrastructure, transportation, elections and community involvement. Main slogans printed throughout the document consists of "Where were the other candidates when you needed them?" Last page advocates for voting for a gay candidate, "The election of a gay person will mean the last, most durable barrier of prejudice is broken. Young people of all minorities will see clearly that the system does work..."

GLC09871.05

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco."

One booklet entitled, "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco," dated 1977. Item is a print of The Bay Guardian's endorsement of Harvey Milk running for Supervisor of District 5 in San Francisco, CA. Also includes endorsements from other politicians, journalists and labor activists. Reverse side includes a list of people's names who endorse Milk.

GLC09871.06

January 1978

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "Gayvote" [Volume 1, No. 1, January 1978]

One issue of "Gayvote" dated January 1978. Cover page consists of Harvey Milk's swearing in at City Hall on January 9, 1978, followed by a news article covering the event. Other articles within the documents are: feature on the San Francisco Gay Democratic Club; highlight of Assembly Bill 1107 which would raise the BART fares; boycotting Coors beer who made financial contributions to organizations "which oppose the rights of women, third-world and gay people."

GLC09871.07

February 1979

Smith, David Emerson, ?-1991

Booklet

Title: "I Promise You This: A Collection of Poems for Harvey Milk"

One issue of "I Promise You This: A Collection of Poems for Harvey Milk," dated February 1979. Printed in commemoration of the assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. The collection contains poetry and original illustrations.

GLC09871.08

1979

Capp Street Foundation (San Francisco, Calif.)

Booklet

Title: "On May 21st Dan White Got Away With Murder."

One booklet dated approximately 1979 following Dan White's sentencing for voluntary manslaughter against Harvey Milk and George Moscone. Cover image is of a police car enflamed detailing the events of the "White Night" riots. The purpose of this document was to raise money to pay the bail of people arrested the night of the riots and to raise awareness of Dan White's sentence. "These ultra-right, racist, and homophobic politics translate into a grossly unequal law enforcement pattern as shown by the continued oppression of the poorer districts of San Francisco."

GLC09871.09

May 1983

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Printed document

Title: "Gayvote [May 1983]"

One issue of Gayvote dated May 1983. Cover page consists of two articles promoting the Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club's dinner and lobbying for state AIDS funds. Also details initiatives to fight homophobia impacting the San Francisco gay community and raising awareness of AIDS.

GLC09871.10

27 November 1988

Colletti, Jerry, fl. 1989

Printed document

Title: "Remember 10 Years After..."

One memorial program entitled, "Remember 10 Years After," dated November 27, 1988. This item commemorates the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. States the time and place where the candelight memorial would take place and pays special thanks to organizers.

GLC09871.11

27 November 1994

Harvey Milk Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Democratic Club

Printed document

Title: "Candlelight March"

One handout flyer entitled, "Candlelight March," dated November 27, 1994. Distributed to promote a march in San Francisco commemorating the 16th anniversary of the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone.

GLC09871.12

1916

Hornby and Freiberg (photographers), fl. 1861-1925

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Horatio Loomis Wait Will be Buried Today"

One newspaper clipping dated 1916 entitled, "Horatio Loomis Wait Will be Buried Today." Item consists of his obituary, listing his accomplishments in the Navy as well as the dean of the Chicago Law School.

GLC08284.002

1916

Hornby and Freiberg (photographers), fl. 1861-1925

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of the gravestone of the Wait Family]

One undated photograph of the Wait Family gravestone. Text on gravestone details dated that the stone was erected and lettering in Latin.

GLC08284.003

14 October 1979

National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Poster

Title: "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington"

One poster entitled, "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington," dated October 14, 1979. Promoting the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Item also provides National Third World Lesbian/Gay Conference contact information.

GLC09866.01

1977

Booklet

Title: "Harvey Milk for Supervisor"

One flyer entitled "Harvey Milk for Supervisor" dated 1977. Flyer detailing Milk's campaign platforms for Supervisor. The campaign is displayed through "Six Questions Every Voter Should Ask." These are related to campaign financing of previous candidates, police budget, and a list of endorsements.

GLC09871.03

3 June 1982

La Semana

Newspaper

Title: La Semana [Volume 1, No. 27 (June 3, 1982)]

One issue of La Semana dated June 3, 1982. Item has articles written in both Spanish and English. Articles related to the INS including children in their "sweeps" or deportations; political endorsements of bills related to health, prisons, minorities, and political candidates; convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens; the American government intervening with El Salvador; and other matters.

GLC09875

5 December 1978

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Newspaper

Title: San Francisco Crusader [Issue No. 69, December 5, 1978]

One memorial issue dedicated to Harvey Milk and George Moscone dated December 5, 1978 printed by the San Francisco Crusader. Item contains various memorial pieces which highlights Milk's political career; political campaigns; youth; memorials for George Moscone.

GLC09871.13

11 October 1987

National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Poster

Title: "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington"

One poster entitled, "National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights," dated October 11, 1987. Artwork consists of the dome of Capitol Hill and various inverted pink triangles. Poster is for the second march which first took place in 1979.

GLC09866.02

10 April 1967

American Jewish Committee

Typed document

Title: The American Jewish Committee, Release Statement

One newsletter dated April 10, 1967 released by the American Jewish Committee. Related to a report on the 1966 election based on the race of the voters. Refers to the pamphlet "1966 Elections: A Political Patchwork," [see GLC09640.005]. Breaks down the results by states where elected candidates are described as either win or loss for racism.

GLC09640.006

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

January 20, 2001

Joint Congressional Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Inauguration Ceremonies Program

One program from the inauguration ceremony of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, dated January 20, 2001. Front page of the document is embossed with the Presidential Seal.Program and the spine is tied with a decorative gold ribbon. Lists the members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the official proceedings of the ceremony. This includes the invocation, musical selection, administration of the Vice Presidential and Presidential Oaths of Office, and the Inaugural Address. The back of the second page describes a brief history of inauguration…

GLC09705.01

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