24 March 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Approves Kennedy Laos Policy

One wirephoto released by Associated Press, dated March 24, 1961. Shows President Eisenhower in casual clothing standing behind four microphones making a statement. Beside him is James Mitchell, former Secretary of Labor. According to the embedded press release Eisenhower told the press that President John F. Kennedy's policy on Laos conforms to his own.

GLC09677.88

1939-1945

Poster

Title: Leaders of the Allied Nations Whose Headquarters Are In Britian

One poster entitled, "Leaders of the Allied Nations Whose Headquarters Are In Britain," dated 1939-1945. Poster features nine portraits of Allied leaders in a V-shape formation. The poster reads, "Leaders of the Allied Nations Whose Headquarters Are In Britain." The leader's portraits featured are Hubert Marie Pierlot of Belgium, Edvard Benes of Czechoslovakia, Charles De Gaulle of France, King George II of the Hellenes, King Peter of Yugoslavia, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, King Haakon of Norway, Wladyslaw Sikorski of Poland, Charlotte Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. The title of the…

GLC09654.28

1968-1969

Knudsen, Robert, 1928-1989

Header Record

Title: [Photographs of U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson][Decimalized .01-.02]

Two photographs taken by White House staff photographer Robert Knudsen. Images feature Richard Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson meeting during Nixon's first year as President of the United States.

GLC09804

1960-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [Photographs related to President John F. Kennedy][Decimalized .01-15]

Collection of portraits of President John F. Kennedy dated circa 1960-1963. Consists of 15 photographs that pertains to his time as senator, presidential debates, sitting in the Oval Office, and time with family.

GLC09805

2000

Wallace, Steve, fl. 2000

Header Record

Title: Campaign posters relating to John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy [Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of four posters related to elections in 2000. Printed to stimulate the Democratic Party vote in 2000 by Steve Wallace. Uses images from original elections of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.

GLC09811

7 November 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Victory Rally

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated November 7, 1956. Shows a crowd of people with President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon standing on a stage. Eisenhower and Nixon are waving to the crowd. The press release in the photo reports that it is a view of the victory party at Republican election headquarters after Eisenhower's re-election as President. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.15

28 February 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Off to Washington

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated February 28, 1957. Shows a group of people boarding a bus. The attached press release reports that the group are members of the Dominican Cultural Society. They are headed to Washington to protest a speech by Congressman Charles Porter. The speech is against an investigation into the disappearance of Gerald Murphy. Murphy was believed to have flown Jesus M. Galindez to the Dominican Republic before he was found dead. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.20

3 March 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Nixon Arrives in Accra

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated March 3, 1957. Shows then Vice President Richard Nixon in front of two microphones. The press release attached to the photo reports that Nixon is acknowledging the greetings of Komla Agbeli Gbedemah and Kojo Botsie on his arrival. Nixon was touring Africa on a goodwill tour. The photo Blurry and pixilated.

GLC09677.21

February 1970

Indians of All Tribes

Newsletter

Title: Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.2, February 1970]

One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated February 1970. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural resources for profit, as well as, writings on turning Alcatraz Island into a place of education rather than imprisonment.

GLC09792.01

January 1970

Indians of All Tribes

Newsletter

Title: Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.1, January 1970]

One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated January 1970. Includes the Alcatraz Proclamation. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural resources for profit, as well as, writings on turning Alcatraz Island into a place of education rather than imprisonment. Introduction of publication includes a proclamation of their vision for buying the island from the government. Includes demands for those who are inhabiting the island as to prevent heath risks; artwork by Alvin Willie and…

GLC09792.02

1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Ma-In-Law Steals Show From New Head of USIA

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated 1957. Shows President Eisenhower smiling and greeting a woman. The attached press release states that the woman in the photo is Mrs. John T. Martin, the mother-in-law of George V. Allen. He was being sworn is as the head of the United States Information Agency. The date has been approximated based on when George V. Allen became the head of the U.S.I.A. The back of the photo is stamped with International News Photo information

GLC09677.17

1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Norwegian King at Father's Memorial Service

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated 1957. Shows King Olav V, wearing a general's uniform and walking with his son Prince Harald and daughter, Princess Astrid to a memorial service. The service is for his father Haakon VII. According to the attached press release this is the first time Olav appeared in public as the monarch. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information

GLC09677.18

1925

Green, Sharpless D., fl. 1922-1927

Book

Title: Letters from Famous People

One book entitled, "Letters from Famous People" by Sharpless Dobson Green, published in 1925. This book is a collection of letters solicited by Green. He wrote to people eminent in their professional fields for advice he could share with his students at the Senior High School of Trenton, New Jersey. He then published these letters in this book after gaining permission from their authors. Of the 324 letters, some notable names are; Franklin D. Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, W.E.B. Dubois, and Harry Houdini.

GLC09782

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

February 1940

Dunbar Community League

Pamphlet

Title: Sociological Survey of the Negro Population

One survey entitled, "Sociological Survey of the Negro Population" printed by the Dunbar Community League dated February 1940. Updating a previous survey from 1921 regarding the black population in Springfield, Massachusetts. Contains statistics on population by districts, occupations, churches, social and charity organizations, education, political interest, disease and mortality rates, housing, crime, welfare and interracial relationships in the community. One of the conclusions made from the survey was, "That the real social tragedy of the Negro in Springfield, as elsewhere in New England…

GLC09640.063

1952-1963

Header Record

Title: [Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

10 December 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Header Record

Title: to Emmet Hughes

One typed letter signed written by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, December 10, 1953 addressed to Emmet J. Hughes. Eisenhower has sent a reply citing vulnerabilities in his administration.

GLC09704

1972

Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005

Poster

Title: "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed.

Collection of two posters dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed," created for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign.

GLC09721

16 October 1792

Claypoole, D.C., fl. 1792

Newspaper

Title: The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser [No. 432, October 16, 1792]

One issue of a newspaper, The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser dated October 16, 1792. Contains advertisements for linens, willow hats, wax paintings, copper, glassware as well as letters. Featured on page 3 is correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and African American scientist, Benjamin Banneker regarding publishing Banneker's almanac and issues of race and equality.

GLC09730

1968

United Press International

Header Record

Title: [Group of 103 press photos surrounding assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.] [Decimalized .001-.103]

Group of 103 press photos of the events surrounding the aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Featured wirephotos are from either United Press International or Associated Press. Subjects include the meetings of civil rights leaders with policiticans, documentation of the scene of the crime, the marches undertook in King's honor, the lying in state of King's body, and his funeral. The majority of the photos are of the funeral ceremony of Dr. King. Featured promiently in the photos are Dr. King's family including his wife, Coretta Scott King, his children, and his parents…

GLC09739

1968

Header Record

Title: [Collection of press photographs related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., 1968][Decimalized .01-.82]

Collection of press photographs dated 1968. Images were printed by Associated Press and United Press International. Majority of images are related to riots that took place following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr in April 1968. One image is dated February 1968 depicting a civil rights protest. Locations of the photographs are in Chicago, Richmond, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and others. Certain images in this collection contain graphic violence of police brutality against Black people.

GLC09740

1870

Engraving

Title: [Engraved portrait of African American members of Congress during Reconstruction]

One engraving of five African American members of Congress dated circa 1870. Each man is surrounded by a frame and artistic decorations. The congressmen featured are Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi, James T. Rapier of Alabama, Blanche Kelso Bruce of Mississippi, Joseph Hayne Rainey of South Carolina, and John R. Lynch of Mississippi.

GLC09746

10 December 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Emmet Hughes

One typed letter dated December 10, 1953, from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Emmet Hughes.

GLC09704.02

10 December 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Emmet Hughes

One undated note from Emmet Hughes related to Eisenhower's letter from December 10, 1953. (see GLC09704). Expresses that according to himself and others close to the president, it was "the longest and most self-revealing letter" he had received from him.

GLC09704.01

7 October 1875

Globe Printing House (St. Louis, Mo.)

Newspaper

Title: St. Louis Globe- Democrat [Vol 1. No. 141 (October 7, 1875)]

One issue of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat dated October 7, 1875. Newspaper contains articles concerning current event, and advertisements. On the first page of the newspaper is an article concerning a disagreement between Senator Alcorn and a Sherriff Brown who the article claims was being directed by Adelbert Ames. According to the article harsh words were said by each and threats were made. Senator Alcorn has asked for militia while Sherriff Brown has fellow African Americans defending him. There were skirmishes between the two groups at Friar's Point that left at least five dead and some…

GLC09753