June 15, 1940

Panama Canal Chief Office

Pamphlet

Title: The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal

One pamphlet entitled, "The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal," dated June 15, 1940.

GLC10064.02

2 August

Camminos, Manuel, fl. 1871

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Document recording the enslavement of Joaquin, 13 years old]

One undated document pertaining to the enslavement of a 13-year-old boy named Joaquin by Juan Catasus. Joaquin was sold for 4,000 pesetas and 80 pesos. Document is signed by Manuel Camminos on August 2.

GLC09958.01

22 July

Camminos, Manuel, fl. 1871

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Document recording the enslavement of Casulina, 12 years old]

One undated document pertaining to the enslavement of a 12-year-old Casulina, a Creole girl to live as a domestic servant.

GLC09958.02

10 May 1871

Camminos, Manuel, fl. 1871

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Document recording the enslavement of Estamislao, 16 years old]

One document dated May 10, 1871 pertaining to the sale of a 16-year-old boy, Estamislao enslaved by Jose Mestre. Describes his height, weight and health.

GLC09958.03

1850

Berlandier, Jean Luis, 1805-1851

Book

Title: Diario de viage de la Comision de limites que puso el gobierno de la Republica bajo la direccion del exmo. sr. general de division d. Manuel de Mier y Teran [in Spanish]

Written by order of the individuals on the Comision de Limites, Luis Berlandier and Rafael Chovel. Published by the Tipografia de J. R. Navarro. Inscription reads "John R. Bartlett from Jose Salazar, El Paso del Norte, Oct. 1832." Title page also signed by Bartlett. Scientific study of Texas during the colonial period. Berlandier went to Mexico to collect botanical specimens for a group of Swiss naturalists and to accompany General Manuel de Mier y Terán on his scientific expedition to Texas in 1828.

GLC04131

12 April 1950

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Truman Greets Chilean President

One photograph dated April 12, 1950 of President Harry S. Truman greeting President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla. Also pictured is Chilean ambassador Felix Nieto del Rio.

GLC08878.1449

23 March 1950

International News Photo

Photograph

Title: Truman and Vinson Enjoy the Sun

One photograph dated March 23, 1950 of President Harry S. Truman pictured with Supreme Court Chief Justine Fred M. Vinson.

GLC08878.1450

1912-1932

Asociacion Fondo de Ahorro y Prestamo de los Empleados del gobierno insular de P

Book

Title: Ley: Para Crear Bancos Federales de Prestamos Sobre Hogares

One bound compilation entitled, "Ley: Para Crear Bancos Federales de Prestamos Sobre Hogares," printed by Asociacion Protectora de Prestamo Sobre Hogares de Puerto Rico dated 1912-1932. Titles of the pamphlets are as follows: 1."Reglamento de la Camara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, 1931." 2."Reglas y Reglamento de la Comision de Servicio Publico." 3."Reglamento para el examen de aspirantes al ejercicio de la abogacia aprobado por el Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico/Programas del Primero, Segundo y Tercer Cursos Aprobados por el Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico." 4. "Law and Regulations…

GLC10057

April 1902

Various

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [April 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated April 1902. Contains an essay related to U.S. relations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean entitled, "Pan-American Diplomacy" by John W. Foster and poetry by J.E. Spingarn.

GLC09888.04

November 1928

The Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals [Volume 140, No. 229 (November 1928)]

One issue of The Annals dated November 1928. Volume is entitled, "The American Negro." Articles pertain to segregation, crime statistics, education, health, prejudice and discrimination towards black people in Latin American, South Africa, and West Africa. Incldues an article entitles, "Race Relations in the United States" by W.E.B. du Bois, "Residential Segregation in American Cities" by Ernest W. Burgess and a woodcut by J.L. Wells.

GLC09640.317

November 1942

Kellogg, Paul, 1879-1950

Magazine

Title: Survey Graphic [Volume 31, No. 11 (November 1942)]

One issue of Survey Graphic dated November 1942. This volume focuses on African Americans in the United States. Subjects include involvement in the military; a photo essay of African Americans in the South; democracy in Latin America, Africa, India and Europe. Also includes works of fiction and poetry. Contains an article by A. Philip Randolph entitled, "Why Should We March?"

GLC09640.328

22 October 1973

Scott, Paul, fl. 1973-1974

Facsimile

Title: "Kennedy-Drinnan Bill: Chilean Marxists To Enter U.S.?"

One facsimile to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 22, 1973. This is an article written by Paul Scott entitled "Kennedy-Drinnan Bill: Chilean Marxists To Enter U.S.?" Originally in the Indianapolis News and then picked up by Voice of Americanism Broadcast, Glendale, CA on December 3, 1973. States that the Kennedy-Drinnan Bill would permit more than 50,000 political refugees from Chile to enter the United States. Scott claims that the refugees would include "revolutionaries, Communists, Marxists, and socialists." Believes that this news is overshadowed by the Middle East and Nixon…

GLC09613.02.3480.08

12 April 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: New Smash at Japs May End Lull in South Pacific Warfare

One newsmap entitled, "New Smash at Japs May End Lull in South Pacific Warfare" dated April 12, 1943. Consists of a map depicting possible offensive tatics of Allies against the Japanese army in the South Pacific. Reverse side contains articles related to attacks against the Nazi army; Rommel's control of his military; Peru expropriating any Axis-owned businesses; the death of French general, Marie-Joseph-Edouard Welvert; and other news. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.034

circa 1871

Camminos, Manuel, fl. 1871

Header Record

Title: [Manuscript documents recording the sale of enslaved children in Cuba][Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection of three legal documents related to the sale of enslaved children in Cuba dated approximately 1871.

GLC09958

8 September 1988

Lehman, Danny, fl. 1988

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Mexican-American children reciting the pledge of allegiance]

One press photograph taken by Danny Lehman dated September 8, 1988. Depicts a classroom of children reciting the pledge of allegiance. Two students hold the American flag. Text below the image predicts that the population of immigrations in the 1980s will exceed the 8.7 million by the 20th century.

GLC09847

1946

Echavarria, Miguel Roman Perez, fl. 1946

Book

Title: "La Poesia Negra en America"

One anthology entitled, "La Poesia Negra en America," by Miguel Roman Perez Echavarria printed in 1946. Includes a foreward by Echavarria recounting the need for black poetry. Anthology features works by black poets from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, parts of North and South America.

GLC09834

January 13, 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Las Villas Province, Cuba

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 13, 1961. Shows two men hugging each other. The two men are circled by other men holding guns. The embedded press release reads that the photo was smuggled to Miami by a courier known as Henry. The photo is of Major Evelio Duque greeting Captain Ramon Perez. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

GLC09677.56

January 13, 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Priest With Cuban Command Unit

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with glasses is Father Francisco, a Catholic priest who has joined the "anti-Castro rebels."

GLC09677.57

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