May 1977

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory and Handbook [May 1977]

One copy of the directory and handbook printed by the Society of the Silurians dated May 1977. Includes names of past presidents; directory of members; the institution's consitution and their mission statement.

GLC09640.273

May 1977

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory of Members and Handbook [May 1977]

One copy of the directory and handbook printed by the Society of the Silurians dated May 1977. Includes directory of members, the institution's consitution and their mission statement.

GLC09640.272

May 1943

The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals: Our Servicemen and Economic Security [May 1943]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated May 1943. Consists of book reviews of new literature in social sciences. Contains five categories of essays, "Adjustment Upon Entry into Service," "Civil Liabilities," "Insurance," "Readjustment Upon Termination of Service," and "Women in the Service."

GLC09640.284

7 November 1964

The New Republic (New York City)

Pamphlet

Title: 50: America Tomorrow, Create the Great Society

One anniversary issue of The New Republic dated November 7, 1964. Publication highlights essays related to women's rights, environment, education, culture and racism. Includes illustrations by satirist Robert Osborn.

GLC09640.296

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Jobs for All After the War

One report entitled, "Jobs for All After the War," by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Item is related to veterans returning to the workforce following the end of the war; the expected amount of men to return, and what benefits are likely to be needed.

GLC09640.333

1939-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [Legal and bank documents of Leonard Eugene Graeff] [Decimalized .01-.06]

Four items regarding the Workers Compensation case of "Leonard Eugene Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)." There are two cashed checks to Leonard Eugene Graeff from Susan Prowell Graeff, dated January 26, 1959 and January 14, 1963.

GLC09611.007

13 August 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: [Civil rights protest on August 13, 1965]

One photograph dated August 13, 1965. Image is of people marching. Some are linked arm in arm and others hold posters. Some posters read, "I Am A Union Man Color Me White Only," "Mr. 'A' Put Segregation Away," "CORE," Unions for Black Man Too."

GLC09733.34

25 July 1966

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Her Friends Injured During Racial Violence

One photograph by Associated Press dated July 25, 1966. Image is of a young girl holding a cigarette. Behind her are four men. One man on the left has his head bent forward, hands covered in blood; another injured man, pictured in the middle, is on the ground; and two other men are staring away from the scene. Wire transfer information states that violence in East New York started after a sniper killed an 11-year-old Black boy.

GLC09733.35

4 January 1937

Jones, Eugene Kinckle, 1885-1954

Printed document

Title: The Negro Working Population and National Recovery

A memorandum entitled, "The Negro Working Population and National Recovery," by the National Urban League for Social Service Among Negroes dated January 4, 1937. The item was prepared and submitted to President Franklin D. Roosevelt to review how African Americans were not being successfully included in the New Deal. The league was concerned by low pay, job availability, reduced to the least desirable positions, prejudice by white employers, and civil rights not abided by public officials. Also provides suggestion to allow African Americans to be given higher wages.

GLC09776

1920

Consumers' League of Eastern Pennsylvania

Pamphlet

Title: Colored Women as Industrial Workers in Philadelphia

One pamphlet entitled, "Colored Women as Industrial Workers in Philadelphia," dated approximately in 1920. Pertains to completing a study on a low number of African American women employed before World War I outside of domestic service. Provides tables and data for weekly wages, list of industries, education completed, ages of women interviewed. Includes maps of ward divisions in Philadelphia

GLC09777

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

GLC09640.025.01

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

GLC09640.025.02

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Four Men Speak about Jobs For All

One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union and Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, who spoke at a conference on employment in New York in 1944. Speeches refer to post-war industry, transitioning from the military to citizen life, agriculture, and the economy in the United States.

GLC09640.026.01

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Four Men Speak about Jobs For All

One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union and Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, who spoke at a conference on employment in New York in 1944. Speeches refer to post-war industry, transitioning from the military to citizen life, agriculture, and the economy in the United States.

GLC09640.026.02

January 15, 1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Full Employment, National Political Action Committee

One pamphlet entitled, "Full Employment, National Political Action Committee," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in January 15, 1944. Reports on a conference on full employment as part of the labor movement. Includes speeches from panels; "Reconversion and Post-War Needs," "Agriculture," "Small Business," "Veterans," "Women Workers," "Negro Workers," "Industrial Planning," "Social Security," and "Housing."

GLC09640.031

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: All Men Are Neighbors

One pamphlet entitled, "All Men Are Neighbors," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Reflects on U.S. foreign policy and suggests that unless international relations are peaceful the workforce in the United States cannot fully prosper. Also delves into isolationism, imperialism, and nationalism.

GLC09640.032

13 October 1947

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations

One pamphlet entitled, "Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in October 1947. Philip Murray speaks on the workforce and their efforts to raise wages and create new employment. Analyzes the country's economic status based on wages, profits, bonds and other data. Refers to legislation passed in favor and against the CIO's stance on labor.

GLC09640.033

12 September 1947

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The CIO in Ohio "Solidarity Forever"

One pamphlet entitled, "The CIO in Ohio 'Solidarity Forever'," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated September 12,1947. Details efforts to unionize in Ohio; establishing auto, alcohol, garment, gas, industrial, lithography, office and paraprofessional, paper, public, retail, rubber, and steel industry unions; includes financial statements and legislation working against and for union rights.

GLC09640.034

22 November 1948

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention

One pamphlet entitled, "Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention," published by the CIO Political Action Committee for a convention that took place between November 22-26, 1948. Report provides updates on the economy, minimum wage, veterans, updates on departments within the CIO and those related to the labor movement.

GLC09640.035

Circa 1945

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: The answer is Full Employment

One pamphlet entitled, "The answer is Full Employment" written by Joseph Gaer and Robert K. Lamb with illustrations by William Krokyn dated circa1945. The pamphlet recommends steps towards full employment: equal opportunity; wage rates; unemployment pay; social security; and freedom to political action. Also mentions a bill written by Democratic leaders of Utah, New York and Wyoming known as the Murray-Patman Full Employment Bill.

GLC09640.039

1944

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: People's Plan for Reconversion

One pamphlet entitled, "People's Plan for Reconversion" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1944. Details the strategy for reconversion to follow the end of World War II. Requesting wages after the war to ensure that it matches the cost of living, improving the United States Employment Service, and unemployment wages.

GLC09640.037

circa 1945

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: Let Our People Live

One pamphlet entitled, "Let Our People Live," written by Joseph Gaer dated circa 1945. Addresses the working conditions of the poor post-WWII; factors of the cost of living; underpaid workers; and mention of the Thomas-Norton Act of 1938. Includes illustrations depicting impoverished families and children.

GLC09640.038

1944

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: Radio Handbook.

One pamphlet entitled, "Radio Handbook," featuring illustrations by Bernarda Bryson dated 1944. Item attributes the effective use of radio in the labor movement; involves acquiring radio time, forming a radio committee, facilitating discussions, among other tips.

GLC09640.040

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: This Is Your America.

One pamphlet entitled, "This Is Your America," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Text describes reasons why America is an ideal country such as immigration and diversity, the economy and worker's rights. Photographs of workers, families, and infrastructure featured in publication.

GLC09640.041

November 1936

Communist Party of the United States of America

Pamphlet

Title: The Communist.

One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.

GLC09640.053