October 10, 1796

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated October 10, 1796. Describes her grief after her husband passed away.

GLC01795.075

March 17, 1797

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 17, 1797. Expresses sympathy towards the recent death of her child. Mentions a "malady" that has infected other children.

GLC01795.076

June 4, 1797

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated June 4, 1797. Pertains to wishing her cousin and her family. Mentions her plans for the children and intending to follow her husband's wishes.

GLC01795.077

April 25, 1837

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Jane Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated April 25, 1837. Recounts her mother passing away and funeral services.

GLC01795.083

November 3, 1841

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Bricksdale

One letter addressed to Mrs. Bricksdale from Jane Fraser dated November 3, 1841. Pertains the unexpected death of an acquaintance.

GLC01795.084

April 4, 1845

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her cousin dated April 4, 1845. Pertains to the death of her sister-in-law and building a green house.

GLC01795.088

circa 1826

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph note

Title: [Note identifying letter bundle from Catharine Graham to husband left to daughter Catharine S. Gregorie upon her mother’s death]

One undated note in the hand of Catharine S. Gregorie's daughter indicating that the correspondence between her mother, Catharine S. Gregorie, and her stepfather, William Graham was dated 1796-1820, and returned to her upon the death of her mother. Note identifying letter bundle from Catharine Graham to husband left to daughter Catharine S. Gregorie upon her mother’s death.

GLC01795.044

September 21, 1796

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catherine S. Gregorie dated September 21, 1796. Pertains to the death of her husband. Mentions attention from newspapers regarding his death. Discusses her grief and concern of her children's education.

GLC01795.046

1861-1877

O., Pelton, fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of founding fathers upon an elaborate tombstone. The portraits include, Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Gilbert du Motier Lafayette. An old man sits at the foot of the tombstone looking up, appearing to mourn the founding fathers. Engraved by O. Pelton.

GLC08878.0124

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

May 1981

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Newspaper

Title: "The 1981 Celebration of the Birthday and Life of Harvey Milk."

One newspaper entitled, "The 1981 Celebration of the Birthday and Life of Harvey Milk," dated May 1981. Item commemorates what would have been Harvey Milk's 51st birthday. Contains paid advertisements by ACLU, California politicians, restaurants and other political organizations paying their respects; programming for his birthday celebration; and a photo essay which would be part of a slide exhibit at City Hall.

GLC09871.14

16 November 1908

Printed document signed

Title: In Memoriam

One document printed in memoriam of Chara Conant Wait. Item is printed by the Grand Memorial Hall Association. Details her date of birth, marriage, and societal contributions. Dated approximately November 16, 1908.

GLC08284.004

5 December 1978

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Newspaper

Title: San Francisco Crusader [Issue No. 69, December 5, 1978]

One memorial issue dedicated to Harvey Milk and George Moscone dated December 5, 1978 printed by the San Francisco Crusader. Item contains various memorial pieces which highlights Milk's political career; political campaigns; youth; memorials for George Moscone.

GLC09871.13

1780-1909

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836

17 December 1844

unknown, fl. 1844

Letter signed

Title: to John Jordan Jr.

One letter addressed to John Jordan Jr. from his aunt and uncle, Sabina & Wolle dated Bethlehem, December 17, 1844. Expresses condolence at the passing of his mother.

GLC09836.20

7 April 1968

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Pittsburgh, PA

One telephoto entitled, "Pittsburgh, PA" dated April 7, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts two white police officers pushing a Black man towards a police van. Wire transfer information states that a "scuffle broke out during a parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King."

GLC09740.033

7 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: They March in Peace

One telephoto entitled, "They March in Peace" dated April 7, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a large crowd of people marching. At the front of the line is a framed portrait of Martin Luther King Jr., carried by protestors. Typed notes attached to the image states the number of those in attendance of the march, which took place in Newark's Central Ward.

GLC09740.029

5 April 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 5, 1942. Pertains to the journey home after Passover. Makes reference to her family's wellbeing following her father's passing.

GLC09662.217

18 April 1865

Buckholden, H.H., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucius F. Potter

One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from H.H. Buckholden, a claim agent from the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Notifies him that the Pension and Claim Agency had suspended their claim of Horace B. Potter's death while it is awaiting a testimony from officers in his regiment. He writes that the application was suspended due to a lack of proof of death.

GLC03523.38.91

9 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Harrisburg, Pa.

One telephoto entitled, "Harrisburg, Pa." dated April 9, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of Governor Raymond P. Shafer speaking to a crowd at a memorial for Martin Luther King Jr.

GLC09740.068

9 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Watch Fire

One telephoto entitled, "Watch Fire" dated April 9, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of crowd watching smoke arise from buildings in the distance. Wire transfer information details that the fires took place in Pittsburgh's Brushwood area.

GLC09740.070

9 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Chattanooga, Tenn.

One telephoto entitled, "Chattanooga, Tenn.," dated April 9, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of police officer confronting two people walking in Chattonooga. Wire transfer information claims that the two men were looters. Also details that a disturbance broke out after a memorial held for Martin Luther King Jr. 500 students marched in his honor.

GLC09740.071

14 April 1945

Los Angeles Herald Express

Newspaper clipping

Title: Los Angeles Evening Herald Express [Vol. LXXV No. 17 (April 14, 1945)]

One issue of the Los Angeles Evening Herald Express dated April 14, 1945. Articles printed pertain to local Los Angelenos reflections on the passing of President Roosevelt; college sports updates; features on upcoming film releases; radio programming; and society news,

GLC09619.097

16 April 1945

Daily News, fl. 1944-1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: Daily News

One issue of the Daily News dated April 16, 1945. Articles printed pertain to funeral services for President Roosevelt. Second page is related to updates on California news.

GLC09619.098

1 May 1945

Daily News, fl. 1944-1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: Daily News

One issue of the Daily News dated May 1, 1945. The newspaper is a special printing announcing the death of Adolf Hitler. Articles printed pertain to the Axis reaction; chances of parley; a petition sent by Jewish and Black people who request banning racial discrimination in parley; and local news. In the same article related to Jewish people involved with parley they also ask for support to relocate to Palestine.

GLC09619.099