8 July 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Typed document

Title: [John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]

One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative to uplift members of the black community. Jacob says the responsibility falls on them [African Americans] to make an impact on lingering racist practices.

GLC09640.179

1969

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)

One pamphlet entitled, "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)" dated 1969 by Roy Wilkins. Wilkins argues that Clement F. Haynsworth's segreationist attitudes disqualifies him from being on the Supreme Court. This is due to his opinions that upheld segregation in schools and hospitals.

GLC09640.182

February 15, 1977

Jordan, Vernon E. Jr., 1935-?

Typed letter signed

Title: from Vernon E. Jordan Jr.

One unaddressed typed letter dated February 15, 1977 from Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League. Item was likely enclosed with the copy of Proceedings of the National Urban League's 1976 Annual Conference. Thanks the recipient and notifies them that they will receive more information related to the 1977 conference soon.

GLC09640.201

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Header Record

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown.

GLC09640.204

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.01

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.02

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

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

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

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

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

2 June 1930

Seeley, Evelyn, fl. 1930

Newspaper clipping

Title: " 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'"

One newspaper article entitled, " 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'" written by Evelyn Seeley dated June 2, 1930. Article is feature on Richard B. Harrison, an actor performing a Broadway production of "The Green Pastures."

GLC09640.340

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973" dated 1973. Item includes event details from 1909 to 1973 of NAACP's involvement in Supreme Court cases, establishment of publications, leaders, civil rights actions, prison reform and award recipients.

GLC09640.172

20 May 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: 33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education

One pamphlet entitled, "33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education" printed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Item was printed in honor of the the Annual Civil Rights Institute. Contains a message from the Director-Counsel Julius L. Chamber, acknowledgments of sponsors, luncheon program, panel discussion schedules and an article reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's legal career and his critcism of the Constitution.

GLC09640.178

1781-1864

Various

Header Record

Title: The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive [Decimalized .01-.35]

A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings, and newspapers.

GLC09791

circa 1900

unknown, fl. 1900

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of railroad workers]

One undated silver gelatin photograph mounted on a board. Image is of 17 railroad workers, including 14 African American men with tools, posing on tracks.

GLC09884

February 14, 1972

Morton, Rogers C.B., 1914-1979

Pamphlet

Title: "Dedication Ceremonies of the Frederick Douglass Home"

One program entitled, "Dedication Ceremonies of the Frederick Douglass Home" dated February 14, 1972. Includes a dedication to Frederick Douglass's biography and work towards the anti-slavery movement. Also included is a program of the day events such as a musical recital, speeches and performances by students in the Washington, D.C. area. (GLC09640.060.02)

GLC09640.060.01

1970-1974

Attica Brigade

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to the Attica Brigade][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of 4 items belonging to the Attica Brigade dated approximately 1970-1974. Consists of posters, newsletters and flyers of various demonstrations. Printed by the Attica Brigade also known as the Revolutionary Student Brigade. Demonstrations pertain to mass incarceration, discrimination, worker's rights, and Nixon's resignation.

GLC09893

12 May 1973

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees

One booklet entitled, "The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees," printed by Howard University dated May 12, 1973. Includes the day's program consisting of the procession, invocation, honorary degree recipients (Gwendolyn Brooks, Alex Haley and Jewel Lafontant) and the name of candiates by colleges.

GLC09640.083

3 March 1957

Barrett, George, fl. 1957

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Jim Crow, He's Real Tired"

One article entitled, "Jim Crow, He's Real Tired," dated March 3, 1957 written by George Barrett. Article pertains to Martin Luther King Jr., leading the resistance in Montgomery, Alabama. Refers to the NAACP as "communistic," and covers the reaction of white Southerners' opinion of the desegregation movement. Printed in New York Time Magazine.

GLC09640.221

28 September 1969

Arnold, Martin, fl. 1969

Newspaper clipping

Title: "There Is No Rest For Roy Wilkins"

One newspaper article entitled, "There Is No Rest For Roy Wilkins," written by Martin Arnold dated September 28, 1969. Item is a featured profile on Roy Wilkins, executive director of the NAACP. Highlights his moderate approach towards civil rights. Also mentioned is how he differs from black separatist groups, his personal background, involvement with the NAACP, and hopes for the future of the organization.

GLC09640.222

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

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