25 July 1858

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to "Father"

One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other family members. Part of letter torn.

GLC07713.02.01

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

GLC07713.02.03

8 September 1883

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.

One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.

GLC07713.02.04

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cutout of flourished shape]

One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.

GLC07713.02.05

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cutout of a shield with illustrations]

One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.

GLC07713.02.06

December 21, 1877

Document

Title: to John S. Witmer

One extract of a letter dated December 21, 1877 from S.S. [Rathoon] to John S. Witmer. Letter pertains to the descriptions of a building where Congress originally convened in Lancaster. This location was later converted into "White Tavern."

GLC07713.02.07

1955

McGraw, B.T., fl. 1955

Pamphlet

Title: Urban Renewal

One pamphlet entitled "Urban Renewal" by B.T. McGraw dated 1955. Document relates to creating a federal program to improve housing standard in "slum areas," and "deteriorating neighborhoods." Also details how segregation does not benefit the economic growth of neighborhoods.

GLC09640.234

6 May 1987

Rogers, Joel Augustus, 1880-1966

Pamphlet

Title: "Remarks of Thurgood Marshall at the Annual Seminar of the San Fracisco Patent and Trademark Law Association in Maui, Hawaii"

One typewritten document entitled, "Remarks of Thurgood Marshall at the Annual Seminar of the San Fracisco Patent and Trademark Law Association in Maui, Hawaii" dated May 6, 1987. Details that the Constitution was not written with enslaved people in mind, goes into the language of the document which omits the words "slave," "slavery," and "free Persons." Asks that the centennial in Philadelphia that year be not only celebrative but also considerate of the limited freedoms in the history of African Americans.

GLC09640.247

28 April 1941

Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948

Pamphlet

Title: "Arthur W. Mitchell, Apellant vs. The United States of America, Interstate Commerce Commission, Frank O. Lowden, et al."

One printing of the Supreme Court case, "Arthur W. Mitchell, Apellant vs. The United States of America, Interstate Commerce Commission, Frank O. Lowden, et al," dated April 28, 1941. Opinion has been written by Chief Justice Hughes. Case pertains to a complaint made by Arthur Mitchell regarding discrimination and segregation of black passengers traveling on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company. The ruling decided was that it was unconstitutinal to not provide equal amenities to all regardless of race.

GLC09640.277

June 1947

Chasan, Will, fl. 1947

Pamphlet

Title: "American Mercury" [June 1947]

One issue of "The American Mercury" dated June 1947. Pencil notation on the cover reads, "P 706 Harlem's Aristocracy by Will Chasan." This essay is the only content of the publication. Article pertains to the history of the neighbhorhood, Sugar Hill in Harlem. This was the residence for many African American writers, poets, musicians, and NAACP leaders. Cover illustration is of Chiang Kai-Shek.

GLC09640.281

1960

Isaacs, Harold R., 1910-1986

Pamphlet

Title: "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors"

One pamphlet entitled, "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors," by Harold R. Isaacs dated June 1960. Highlights the works of Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Lorraine Hansberry and their focus on Africa and African Americans.

GLC09640.287

June 1987

Isaacs, Harold R., 1910-1986

Pamphlet

Title: "The City Sun" [Volume 4, No. 23 (June 10-16, 1987)]

One issue of The City Sun dated June 1987. Item is a photo copy of an article entitled, "Love for Sale," which criticizes the NAACP, United Negro College Fund, the Urban League as disenfranchised leaders for the African American community.

GLC09640.290

The Crisis (New York)

Pamphlet

Title: The Crisis

One pamphlet printed by The Crisis asking for new subscriptions to the magazine. Includes demographics of their exisiting readership, policies on reprints, notable contributors and reviews by other writers, civil rights leaders and politicians.

GLC09640.291

March 1952

Morgan, Belden, fl. 1952

Pamphlet

Title: "Values in Transition Areas: Some New Concepts"

One pamphlet entitled, "Values in Transition Areas: Some New Concepts" dated March 1952 by Belden Morgan. Pertains to a study on the impact African Americans on property values. Traces study back to World War II, when minorities first started populartion non-white neighborhoods; and the lack of quality housing.

GLC09640.304

February 24, 1979

Goldstein, Tom, fl. 1979

Newspaper clipping

Title: New York's Administrative Judge: Herbert Bernette Evans

One newspaper clipping entitled, "New York's Administrative Judge: Herbert Bernette Evans," written by Tom Goldstein dated February 24, 1979. Article is a feature on Evans's career as a judge in the New York civil courts.

GLC09640.007

8 December 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "The Spingarn Medal"

One program entitled, "The Spingarn Medal," dated December 8, 1956. Document is related to a ceremony hosted by the NAACP where they honored "distinguished merit and achievement among American Negroes." Includes a list of winners from 1922, 1930, 1936, 1943, 1949 and 1956. An insert details that the honoree a the luncheon in 1956 was Jackie Robinson and a list of the day's events.

GLC09640.334

August 1956

Nesbitt, George B., 1912-2002

Pamphlet

Title: "Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications"

One article entitled, "Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications," by George B. Nesbitt dated August 1956. Item is a reprint from the journal Land Economics, Volume XXXII, Number 8, August 1956 issue. Nesbitt cites the difference of demographics in Washington, D.C. by race. The article discusses effects of segregation on prohibiting neighborhood diversity; market trends for owning property; urban planning; and recommendations to improve housing overrall.

GLC09640.335

1951

Record, Wilson, fl. 1951

Pamphlet

Title: "The Negro and the Communists"

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro and the Communists," written by Wilson Record dated approximately 1951. Pertains to the Communist Party of U.S.A. courting the involvement of African Americans. Record argues that the Communist Party is not sincerely concerned with the concerns for civil rights.

GLC09640.336

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Header Record

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration" [Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection of three copies of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia.

GLC09640.337

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Pamphlet

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration"

One copy of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia reflecting on the beginning of integration as well as the perception and treatment of African Americans. Argues that southerners are more open to integration than others or other southerners realize.

GLC09640.337.01

June 1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Typed document

Title: "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"

One typewritten report entitled, "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People" dated June 1954. Report published on behalf of the NAACP stating the organization's mission, goals, history, accomplishments shedding a spotlight on lynchings and civil rights cases brought to the Supreme Court and finances.

GLC09640.338

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Pamphlet

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration"

One copy of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia reflecting on the beginning of integration as well as the perception and treatment of African Americans. Argues that southerners are more open to integration than others or other southerners realize.

GLC09640.337.02

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Pamphlet

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration"

One copy of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia reflecting on the beginning of integration as well as the perception and treatment of African Americans. Argues that southerners are more open to integration than others or other southerners realize.

GLC09640.337.03

25 March 1944

Ellender, Allen J., 1890-1972

Header Record

Title: "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a congressional record highlighting an article, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender.

GLC09640.339