15 June 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated June 15, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Mentions that he has sent them money and when he has a furlough scheduled. Describes what his schedule will be like with training and exams for the next week. Written in Camp Maxey

GLC09951.02.25

August 1931

New Masses, 1926-1948

Newspaper clipping

Title: Chicago Demonstrations

One page clipping from an issue of the New Masses. Contains an article entitled, "Chicago Demonstration" by George Robbins. Highlights the events of the housing protests on the South Side of Chicago that took place on August 1931. Above the title are sketches of Abe Grey and John O'Neil, two Black men, who were murdered by the police during the protest. Illustration by Mitchel Siporin. Reverse side contains a review of titles related to Mexico by Alberto Morales which contain a critique of Stuart Chase's travel book. Morales responds to Chases's complaint of protests in the country.

GLC09977.01

1931

New Masses, 1926-1948

Newspaper clipping

Title: New Masses

One fragmented copy of New Masses dated 1931. Contains articles and illustrations related to the Scottsboro boys trial, worker's rights, the death of 42 construction workers building the Empire State Building, lynching, treatment of Asian working class people internationally, the Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party), and communism.

GLC09977.02

1935

Commission on Interracial Cooperation

Book

Title: The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)

One copy of a book entitled, "The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)" printed by Commission on Interracial Cooperation dated 1935. Provides data of 84 lynchings that had taken place in 5 years. Analysis contains data on complaints, unpunished lynchers, lynch mobs, exploitation, and media reporting.

GLC09977.03

1947

Wallace, James, fl. 1947

Booklet

Title: Segregation on Common Carriers

One booklet entitled, "Segregation On Common Carriers," written by James Wallace dated 1947. Contains illustrations by Walter Reed. Narrative text on legislative background behind the segregation of public transportation.

GLC09974.01

3 September 1956

Wallace, James, fl. 1947

Magazine

Title: Life magazine (September 3, 1956)

One issue of Life magazine dated September 3, 1956. Issue is dedicated to segregation. Front cover contains an illustration of a slave auction. Cover story pertains to a highlight of Africa which the magazine refers to as the "Land Slaves Called Home." Provides details of the slave trade. Also included in this issue are photographs of the Democratic Party convention for Dwight D. Eisenhower and Republican Party convention for the election for Richard Nixon.

GLC09974.02

circa 1941-1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Scrapbook

Title: [Warren Schwartz Scapbook]

One scrapbook belonging to Warren Harold Schwartz. Contains 33 pages of photographs taken by Schwartz while serving abroad during World War II.

GLC09662.720

4 February 1954

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: Separation Suit Complicated

One picture dated February 4, 1954 of James Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and Romelle Schneider Roosevelt. Image description on reverse side notes that they were photographed at a United Nations conference some years back. Provides details into James Roosevelt and Romelle Schneider Roosevelt's divorce.

GLC09957.60

circa 1940

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Franklin D. Roosevelt and disabled children]

One picture dated approximately 1940 of President Franklin D. Roosevelt with two children in wheelchairs.

GLC09957.61

7 November 1962

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Speaks Of His Mother

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.62

7 November 1962

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: After His Mother Died

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.63

1896

Cox, George C., 1851-1903

Engraving

Title: Grover Cleveland

One print of President Grover Cleveland dated November 23, 1896. Photograph originally taken by George C. Cox.

GLC08878.1104

circa 1900

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Custer C.G. Weber

One engraving of Custer C.G. Weber dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Weber.

GLC08878.0813

circa 1865

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Max Weber

One engraving of Max Weber dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Weber.

GLC08878.0814

circa 1820

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Carl Maria von Weber

One engraving of Carl Maria von Weber dated circa 1820. Bust portrait of Weber.

GLC08878.0815

circa 1862

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Fletcher Webster

One engraving of Fletcher Webster dated circa 1862. Bust portrait of Webster.

GLC08878.0816

circa 1830

Robinson, Henry, fl. 1827-1872

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Thomas Phillip Weddell

One engraving of Thomas Phillip Weddell dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of Weddell. Based on a painting by William Robinson.

GLC08878.0817

circa 1900

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Thomas Phillip Weddell

One engraving of William R. Weeks dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Weeks.

GLC08878.0818

circa 1900

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of I. Weidmann

One engraving of I. Weidmann dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Weidmann.

GLC08878.0819

circa 1880

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of John H. Weir

One engraving of John H. Weir dated circa 1880. Bust portrait of Weir.

GLC08878.0820

circa 1860

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Godfrey Weitzel

One engraving of Godfrey Weitzel dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Weitzel.

GLC08878.0821

circa 1900

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of E. Welch

One engraving of E. Welch dated circa 1900. Bust portrait of Welch.

GLC08878.0822

circa 1990

Heaphy, Thomas, 1775-1835

Postcard

Title: Postcard of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

One postcard of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Welch based on a sketch and watercolor painting by Thomas Heaphy.

GLC08878.0823

1829

Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Richard Wellesley

One engraving of Richard Wellesley dated 1829. Half portrait of Wellesley based on the painting by Thomas Lawrence.

GLC08878.0824

circa 1990

Beresford, G.C., fl. 1920

Postcard

Title: Postcard of H.G. Wells

One postcard of H.G. Wells dated circa 1990. Half portrait of Wells based on the photograph by G.C. Beresford.

GLC08878.0825