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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's happy he could get one last call in before he ships out. The train trip was "swell" and the officers had drawing rooms. This was their last night out before they sail. He's hoping he'll have mail waiting at his new...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He enclosed an insurance slip for his good watch that he just sent home and it needs some work to be done. He has another watch so there is no rush in getting it back.

The letter is not dated, but the reciept enclosed is dated...

GLC09620.109

Application for Commission in the Regular Army

Robert L. Stone's application for a commission in the regular army. Details his military and education resume.

GLC09620.193

Presidential Appointment

A Presidential Appointment for Robert L. Stone into the Army of the United States starting on October 25, 1945 and concluding on August 29, 1946.

It is signed by the Adjutant General, [illegible signature] in black ink.

GLC09620.197

Presidential Appointment

A Presidential Appointment for Robert L. Stone into the Army of the United States starting on October 25, 1945 and concluding on August 29, 1946.

It is signed by the Major General, The Adjutant General, [illegible signature] signed in blue ink.

GLC09620.198

Certificate of Appreciation for War Service

A certificate of appreciation awarded to Robert L. Stone. It is signed by Henry Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.

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to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note to Robert L. Stone on behalf of the President and the United States for serving in the war. Signed by Harry Truman.

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Survival

A manual for aircraft crews that are forced down during the war. Prepared and Published by Air Lines War Training Institute in Washington D.C. Describes what soldiers should do to survive in the artic, jungle, desert, and ocean.

Inscribed "to...

GLC09620.349

Freedom to Serve: Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Forces: A Report by the President's Committee

Final report of President Truman's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services. The committee was established by Executive Order 9981, on July 26, 1948. Its purpose was to recommend revisions of military regulations in...

GLC09622

Money in the Bank...an Honorable Discharge

Honorable Discharge informational pamphlet. A small pamphlet encouraging soldiers to think ahead and to make sure they plan their future. It mentions the benefits of a honorable discharge and warns of the dangers of a less then honorable discharge...

GLC09626.01.04

to Alexander Hamilton

Angelica sends a picture of herself to Hamilton and asks his opinion. She complains that he hasn't written since August but that she forgives him as she knows he is busy. She sends her love to Alexander, her sister and the family and asks Hamilton to...

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to Philip J. Schuyler

Encott writes that he is enclosing a letter that asks him to be candidate for an election in Duchess County. He is letting Philip know that he will not be able to be there until after the election takes place. He also asks for his opinion if his...

GLC09636.17

to Philip J. Schuyler

Van Rensselaer writes that Philips clergyman visited and he gave him information on the characters. Van Rensselaer also writes that Philip should go to Washington if he has active men to work the polls so that there is no loss in votes.

GLC09636.18

Meeting of the Washington Military Society

Resolutions of the Washington Military Society for the Militia laws in Duchess County New York. The resolutions are, first that members must arm themselves when they turn 18, instead of waiting till they take a captaincy. The second resolution...

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to James Alexander Hamilton

Elizabeth writes to her son James Alexander that she will be with him soon. She also mentions the Mexican American war writing "Boston and Philadelphia have been much excited with this half national saw & Half war. May it not bring half Union."

GLC09638.12

Negro Heroes. [No. 1]

Issue number one of the comic book called Negro Heroes. This comic features biographies of famous and influential African Americans. The people featured in this issue are, George Washington Carver, Mary McLeod Bethune, Paul Robeson, Matt Henson...

GLC09639.01

Negro Heroes. [No. 2]

Issue number two of the comic book called Negro Heroes. This comic features biographies of famous and influential African Americans. This issue is also called the summer issue. The people featured in this issue are, Booker T. Washington, the men of...

GLC09639.02

[Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from...

GLC09641

True Blue

"Uplift" poster sold to African American families with relatives in the service during World War I. This poster features a family with a young girl, a young boy, a baby and the wife, looking at a fireplace and mantle. Above the mantle is a picture of...

GLC09644

Twice a Patriot!

Poster reads, "Twice a patriot! ex-private Obie Bartlett lost left arm -- Pearl Harbor -- released Dec., 1941 -- now at work welding in a west coast shipyard." Shows a photograph of Obie Bartlett holding a welding torch and wearing an uplifted welder...

GLC09646

[Collection of photographs of Ohio State University 1970 Anti-War Demonstrations] [Decimalized .001- .318.02]

Collection consists of approximately 318 items that consists of snapshot photographs, most accompanied by original celluloid negatives, from the 1970 Ohio State University riots, April 15 to May 7, 1970, and from the demonstrations in Washington, DC...

GLC09650

[This Nation]

A blue poster featuring a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt from his message to Congress January 7, 1943. The quote reads, "... the state of the nation is good the heart of this nation is sound the spirit of this nation is strong the faith of this...

GLC09653.01

[Franklin D. Roosevelt on Citizenship]

This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag...

GLC09653.03

Win With Tin

This poster features four pictures with captions separated by orange lines. The topic is saving tin cans, and the images walk you through the steps. The steps are to soak off the label and clean the can well, cut off both ends and flatten the can...

GLC09653.04

America Calling

This poster features the Civilian Defense logo in the center and says "America Calling Take your place in Civilian Defense Consult your Nearest Defense Council." This poster has the number O-423671 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.05

Brotherhood Week

This poster features a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning the spirit of brotherhood. The quote reads, "We are fighting for the right of men to live together as members of one family rather than as masters and slaves. We are fighting that the...

GLC09653.06

The Atlantic Charter

All-lettered poster in black & white. Text of the Atlantic Charter of August 14, 1941, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Title and heading at top. Two columns of text below in italics.

GLC09653.07

The Analectic Magazine, containing Selections from Foreign Reviews and Magazines, of such Articles as are most valuable, curious, or entertaining.

This is a bound volume of a monthly magazine called the Analectic Magazine. Each issue contains reviews, original works, and poetry. Some issues contain domestic or foreign literary or scientific information. The first printing of the Star - Spangled...

GLC09661.01

[Thomas Jefferson's defense of the Embargo Act of 1807]

Sent to the town clerk, Nathaniel C. Allen. Circular sent in response to criticisms of the Embargo Act of 1807 by people in the town of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Explains and defends the Embargo Act and rejects the call for a special convening...

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"The Declaration of Independence"

Thomas Jefferson drafts.

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to Jefferson Davis

Co-signed by Hugh W. Sheffey, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Asserts the General Assembly of Virginia's decision to continue supporting Davis in the war. States that if necessary, all the resources of the Commonwealth will be used to achieve...

GLC00041.01

[Robert E. Lee Resolution adopted January 24, 1865]

Resolution of the General Assembly regarding the publication of the appointment of General Robert E. Lee to the command of the armies of the Confederate states.

GLC00041.02

General Orders No. 3

Printed copy of orders appointing Robert E. Lee as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States.

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to Mother

Written from Camp Foster in Hudson, Missouri.

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[Form certifying James E. Kelly's payment as a witness]

One document dated December 11, 1874 from James S., certifying that James E. Kelly was paid three dollars for serving as a witness during a court martial appointment.

GLC09965.01.02

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 1, 1942. Responding to letters received from family members.

GLC09954.047

to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 11, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions Japanese government propaganda, military payment and other subjects.

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The Inaugural Address of John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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to Channing Frothingham

A letter from Truman to Frothingham concerning Frothingham's support of National legislation on health insurance. The letter is thanking Frothingham for his support writing "I am more grateful then I can tell you for this assurance of your continued...

GLC09651

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that, as a result of his position as executive officer, he now gives instructions on Japanese weapons. He also comments that, having "fought and worked…side by side with the negro soldiers", he is "nauseated" by the reports of growing...

GLC09120.408

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that Sylvia has not received any mail from him in a week and Moe thinks it may been deliberately upheld because of the current situation. He feels badly about the Polish situation. He is glad she is warming to the idea of living in the...

GLC09414.1109

to Addie Frizielle

In this letter from 1944 Mrs. Roosevelt responded to one of her critics, Addie Frizielle, who worried about the desegregation of restrooms and forced social interaction between the races in the government's movement toward racial equality in some...

GLC09544.01

Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt

One undated photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt. Accompanies a letter GLC09544.01

GLC09544.02

The Harlems of New York

One wirephoto entitled, "The Harlems of New York" taken by Associated Press dated July 20, 1964. Image is a map of upper Manhattan, Harlem, and parts of the Bronx and Queens. It also displays the borders of different areas of Harlem. Wire transfer...

GLC09733.25

[Police Patrol Seventh Avenue and 123rd Street in Harlem]

One telephoto entitled "New York" taken by United Press International dated July 20, 1964. Image is of four police officers standing guard at a deserted street in Harlem. Wire transfer information states that police officers stood on guard to stop...

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The Battle of Harlem

One wirephoto entitled, "The Battle of Harlem" taken by Associated Press dated July 20, 1964. Image is of a Black man crouching behind a car as police officers shoot towards rooftops. Wire transfer information state that police offiers were shooting...

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[Demonstrators March in Front of the United Nations Building]

One telephoto entitled "New York" taken by United Press International dated July 21, 1964. Image is of protesters holding signs that read, "Wanted for Murder" and "UN Must Intervene to Stop U.S. Genocide Now." Wire transfer information states that...

GLC09733.28

The Calm After the Storm in Harlem

One wirephoto entitled, "The Calm After the Storm in Harlem," taken by Associated Press dated July 21, 1964. Image is of two Harlem residents standing in front of a butcher and pawnshop. The windows of these shops have been boarded up. Wire transfer...

GLC09733.29

Police Frisk Harlem Youths

One wirephoto entitled "Police Frisk Harlem Youths," taken by Associated Press dated July 22, 1964. Image is of two Black men being searched by police officers. Wire transfer information states that the men had been stopped during the riots. Helmeted...

GLC09733.30

Causalty in Brooklyn Violence

One wirephoto entitled, "Casualty in Brooklyn Violence," taken by Associated Press dated July 22, 1964. Image is of an injured Black man laying on the floor. Other residents attend to him. Wire transfer information identifies that the man who was...

GLC09733.31

[Map of Protests in New York State]

One photograph dated July 22, 1964. Image is of a map of New York state and the surrounding area with markers over Rochester and New York City highlighting recent protests against police brutality.. A note on the back reads "Racial Map."

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Casket of Malcolm X Leaves Church

One wirephoto entitled, "Casket of Malcolm X Leaves Church," taken by Associated Press dated February 27, 1965. Image is of Malcolm X's casket being carried from his funeral in 1965. Wire transfer information states that the funeral took place at the...

GLC09733.33

"Panthers Determine Efficiency of Companies in Training Test"

One undated newspaper clipping entitled, "Panthers Determine Efficiency of Companies in Training Test," by Jack J. Bennett. Refers to the 47th Infantry Panthers training tests. Article goes over routine exercises and general attitude of the infantry...

GLC09751.01

to Norm "Head" Dykya

One letter dated Sept. 26 Thursday addressed to Norm "Head" Dujka. Letter delves into the military life in San Diego, California. Writes about two soldiers who attempted suicide. They were court martialed for destroying government property.

GLC09751.08

to Norm "Head" Dujka

One letter dated November 3, 1963 to Norm "Head" Dujka. Mentions that he is stationed in Schofield Barracks. Czerwonka is working as a radio operator who carries a 30 lb. radio on his back. Announces his engagement to his girlfriend, Helen.

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to Norm "Head" Dykya

One letter dated November 24, 1963 to Norm "Head" Dujka from "Tony." Mentions seeing a football game between two different teams from the Marines, training which involves climbing under barbed wire, staying in a gas chamber without a mask and...

GLC09751.11

to Norm "Head" Dykya

One letter dated November 26, 1963 to Norm Dujka regarding his attempts to have sex while deployed in Asia and Hawaii. Describes women using explicit language.

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to Norm "Head" Dykya

One letter to "Head" dated May 7, 1968. Apologizes for not being to meet up recently but assures him that he will make it back to Chicago for a visit. He will likely be deployed to Vietnam in July and is making attempts to not be sent there. Wishes...

GLC09751.20

to Norm "Head" Dykya

Two envelopes without letters attached. Dates stamped are November 13, 1963 and September 15, 1963. Addressed to Norm (Head) Dujka. One envelope has addressee information torn off. One envelope is sent from Pvt. Anthony J. Stugis from Camp Pendelton...

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Crossroad

One magazine entitled, "Crossroad" dated 1940. Contains poetry, short stories, and illustrations. Features a college student's short story who was a competition winner. Magazine printed in Cleveland, Ohio and edited by Dan Levin.

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to Norm Dujkya

One undated letter addressed to Norm Dujka. Asking for Dujka to get his wallet back from "Corky" and get it to his mother. Needs it for license and social security card. Part of letter torn off.

GLC09751.02

to Norm Dujkya

One undated letter addressed to Norm Dujka. Has been awarded the "Expert Infantry Badge." Colonel will give pin during a ceremony. Announces that he will be going to Hawaii in January for more training. Sends his best to Stugis.

GLC09751.03

to Norm Dykya

One letter dated February 21, 1963, addressed to Norm Dujka. Details the journey from Camp Peddleton to Hawaii aboard a ship. Was seasick during the trip. Trainees are required to complete strength tests and swim a mile out and back with Jack the...

GLC09751.05

to Norm Dujkya

One letter dated July 30, 1963 from Tony. Nancy Zeomeks won't respond to his letters. Requests that his [playing] cards be returned to him. Details the distance that the weapons he trains with can fire at. Claims that he would have killed a black boy...

GLC09751.06

to Norm Dykya

One letter dated September 15, 1963 to Norm Dujka from Tony. Inquires why Dujka hasn't responded to his letters. Mentions that he has broken bones in two places; his collar bone and "some other bone I don't no what they call it." Tells Dujka to...

GLC09751.07

to Norm Dykya

One letter dated February 17, 1963 from George Czerwonka. Asks about different friends back home. Details his trip to Seattle and Tacoma where training involves very little besides sitting in a fox hole.

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to "Head" Dujka

One letter dated October 7, 1963 from Tony. Is recuperating from his injury. Still no word from Nancy after three letters."She's probably mad because I threw the beer bottle at her house that one night." Asks for her picture. He has bronchial...

GLC09751.09

to Norm Dykya

One letter dated Monday, January 6 from Tony. Describes his time in Los Angeles, California. Has fire watch duty at Camp Pendleton from noon to 4 p.m. Comments on the beauty of girls in California.

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to Norm Dykya

One letter dated February 16, 1964 from George. Hopes to be one of the soldiers selected to ride in the front of a chopper into Vietnam. Talks about how much he'd like to fire a maching gun from the helicopter and that the next letter Dujka receives...

GLC09751.15

to Norm Dykya

One letter dated January 16, 1965 from Tony. Requests the address of Kitty Paul. Says he might be home in May and that he was having fun "wrecking jeeps." Expresses best wishes to Dujka's parents and siblings. Finishes letter describing tough waves...

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to Norm Dykya

One letter dated March 1, 1965 from Tony. Says to never get stationed in Hawaii because it's not as fun as civilian life where he can drink cocktails for $1.50 or a beer for 75 cents. Still hasn't heard from Nancy Zeomeks. Asks if Dujka could find...

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to Norm Dykya

One letter dated May 2, 1965 from Tony. At the time of the letter they were 4 days out from Okinawa and will be stationed at sea for manouever training. It's expected that on May 5 they will land 50 miles from Da Nang Air Base. "When you get this...

GLC09751.18

Collection of eight items relating to the election of 1876 [Decimalized .01-.08]

A collection of eight items related to electoral voting in Florida during in 1876 presidential election. The main concern was who was entitled to vote as electors, and the procedure for appointing the citizens as electors.

GLC09769

The New York Herald [No. 9295 (February 22, 1862)]

One issue of The New York Herald newspaper dated February 22, 1862. Contains news on Civil War battles and current events. Of particular interest is a map of Fort Donelson and the areas surrounding. There are also mentions of the anniversary of...

GLC09770

New York Daily Tribune [ Vol. 21, no. 6,504 (February 7, 1862)]

One issue of New York Daily Tribune newspaper dated February 7, 1862. Contains news on Civil War battles and current events. Of particular note is an article on the fourth page stating, "The President in respiting the slaver Gordon for two weeks...

GLC09771

from Rutherford B. Hayes

One blank form letter from Rutherford B. Hayes dated June 22, 1877. Relates to a rule where civil servants cannot influence the political scope or elections, but are not prevented from expressing their views to the public as long as it does not...

GLC09772

The Map Proves It [Women's suffrage map]

One map entitled "The Map Proves it" published circa 1919. This map illustrates the United States with different shading and colorizations of each state. The patterns and colors illustrate the status of the states in regards to women's suffrage...

GLC09773

Your Vote is Vital!

One color comic entitled "Your Vote is Vital," published by Harvey Publications and illustrated by Al Avison dated 1952. This comic outlines how to vote, register, pick a candidate and offers a voters quiz on the back cover. Throughout the comic...

GLC09774

[Certificate of manumission signed by Frederick County clerk, William Ritchie]

One certificate from William Ritchie dated Frederick County Court, May 7, 1807 addressed to the State of Maryland. Grants freedom to a formerly enslaved woman Jenny Maynard. States that this was drafted by Henry Maynard who granted her manumission...

GLC09775

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...

GLC09776

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...

GLC09777

[Portrait photographs of Rosa Parks] [Decimalized .01-.07]

Collection of seven photographs of activist, Rosa Parks dates range from 1956-1955. Includes Parks speaking at events in the 1990s, press photographs of Parks aboard a bus on Montgomery, Alabam in 1956 prior to her arrest, and Parks in the sheriff's...

GLC09778

[Photographs, ephemera and magazines dated 1919-1969][Decimalized .01-.14]

Collection of 14 items dated 1919-1969. Consists of photographs, cover images of Life magazines, tin advertisements and signs. Subjects pertain to Cream of Wheat, segregation in public spaces and covers from Life magazine featuring police brutality...

GLC09779

[Items related to Jefferson Davis's capture][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of four items dated 1865 related to Jefferson Davis's capture. Davis is depicted wearing his wife's dress at the moment of the arrest. Frequent characters in the depictions are Union soldiers, Capitol Hill, and his wife, Varina Davis...

GLC09780

West Point Account Book

An account book for J. C. Shofner a cadet of West Point dated September 1, 1873 to June 14 1877. This account book records his commissary purchases including books, equipment, supplies, Christmas gifts, and more. There are also rules in regard to the...

GLC09781

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...

GLC09782

Journal of Negro Education [Spring 1960]

One pamphlet entitled, "The Journal of Negro Education, Spring 1960." Includes articles pertaining to education; desegregation of classrooms, Booker T. Washington's relationship with the NAACP, John Dewey's philosophy, courses in African-American...

GLC09640.103.01

The Way It Is

One brochure entitled, "The Way It Is..." from the University Settlement Summer Appeal. Images on brochures display the city life for children and one of a child being comforted by an adult at the summer camp.

GLC09640.103.02

The Way It Is

One brochure for University Settlement Summer program with a metered envelope.

GLC09640.103.03

[University Settlement donation request]

One letter dated June 17, 1970 from Herbert Bungard, Chairman of the Summer Program requesting donations. Writes about children playing "face dreary days" in the summer living in the city.

GLC09640.103.04

The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, Annual Report for 1948

One pamphlet entitled, "The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, NAACP Annual Report for 1948." Topics covered are government branches, housing, education, suffrage, transportation, legal criminal cases, issues, political action, public...

GLC09640.124.01

The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, Annual Report for 1948

One pamphlet entitled, "The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, NAACP Annual Report for 1948." Topics covered are government branches, housing, education, suffrage, transportation, legal criminal cases, issues, political action, public...

GLC09640.124.02

Look at the Filibuster

One pamphlet entitled, "Look at the Filibuster," dated 1949. Pertains to the restrictions of filibustering, amendments and other issues related to Rule XXII adopted by the Senate in March 1917.

GLC09640.125

American Rights for American Citizens, Annual NAACP Report Forty-First Year

One pamphlet entitled "American Rights for American Citizens, Annual NAACP Report Forty-First Year," dated 1950. Highlights an award given to Ralph J. Bunche; current conditions of housing; relationship between the NAACP, the church, and the armed...

GLC09640.126

[Letters belonging to Sharpless D. Green dated 1922-1927] [Decimalized .01 - .03]

A collection of three letters dated 1922-1927 addressed to Sharpless Dobson Green from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Materials are related to correspondence between the president and educator on the matters of education and politics.

GLC09783

"NAACP: A Record of Leadership"

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP: A Record of Leadership," dated June 20, 1950. Highlights the program scheduling for the 41st Annual NAACP Convention. Details meeting times, and mass schedules at the Union Methodist Church for the week.

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Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950

One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950," dated 1951. Highlights the 1950 Supreme Court ruling on "separate but equal," which made impacts on cases on segregation in education, discrimination...

GLC09640.129

90 Years + 10 = Freedom, NAACP Annual Report

One pamphlet entitled "90 Years + 10 = Freedom, NAACP Annual Report," dated June 1954. Highlights Channing H. Tobias, the new boardmember of NAACP; annual convention highlights; public school segregation and the plans to move forward with how abolish...

GLC09640.131

Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954

One pamphlet entitled, "Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954," dated June 1955. Reflects on the decision to retract "separate but equal" in public education; implementation of the decision on a state by state level; other levels of...

GLC09640.133.01

Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954

One pamphlet entitled, "Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954," dated June 1955. Reflects on the decision to retract "separate but equal" in public education; implementation of the decision on a state by state level; other levels of...

GLC09640.133.02