1972

Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005

Object

Title: Catalyst for Change; Shirley Chisholm for President

One white button with red and blue text that reads, "Catalyst for Change; Shirley Chisholm for President."

GLC10068

August 1968

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Pamphlet

Title: Heritage Series 1 Negro Women in the Judiciary

GLC10161.01

1968-1972

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Header Record

Title: Heritage Series

GLC10161

July 21, 1933 - July 28, 1933

Olivet Baptist Church

Pamphlet

Title: Souvenir Program Eighteenth Biennial Session National Association of Colored Women

GLC10159

1900

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Book

Title: A New Negro For A New Century

One book entitled A New Negro For A New Century by Booker T. Washington published 1900.

GLC10065

circa 1925

Photograph

Title: Photograph of an African American baseball player in a stadium

One photograph of African American baseball player in a stadium dated circa 1925. The photograph features a player having just thrown a ball in the warm up area of a stadium behind the player the stadium seats are half full of spectators and other players are visible.

GLC09978.12

1948

Washington, Nathaniel Jason, fl. 1948

Book

Title: The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma

One copy of "The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma," by Nathaniel Jason Washington dated 1948. Pertains to the history of Black people enslaved by indigenous groups in Oklahoma. Groups mentioned are Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminoles, and Chickasaws.

GLC09968.01

20 October 1906

Washington, Nathaniel Jason, fl. 1948

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Inquiry regarding living in Oklahoma]

One letter addressed to "Sir" from C.W. Mason dated October 20, 1906. Mason writes to ask about the culture of one of the counties in Oklahoma City. States that he is a teacher and former lawyer looking to "make an honest living." Reverse side contains a reply dated October 22, 1906. Describes the infrastructure and housing costs for the area.

GLC09968.02

circa 1923

Zellweger, J.A., fl. 1923

Photograph

Title: [Black children riding on a donkey cart]

One photograph taken by J.A. Zellweger of five Black boys riding on a donkey cart.

GLC09968.03

2000

The Republican Chairman, fl. 1891

Magazine

Title: American Legacy [Vol. 6, No. 2 (Summer 2000)]

One issue of American highlighting the Harlem Renaissance, Black history in New Orleans, Oklahoma, the scientific field, enslaved people seeking emancipation from families in Washington, D.C., and other topics. Contains images and opinion pieces as well.

GLC09968.05

2000

The Republican Chairman, fl. 1891

Magazine

Title: [Magazine pages highlighting history of Black people in the Midwest]

Six pages containing three articles related to Black people's history in the American Midwest. Articles are entitled, "Go West Black Man," "Shaped by a Dream" by Luther P. Jackson, and "A town called Boley." Contains images of people and archival items.

GLC09968.06

1906-2000

Various

Header Record

Title: [Printed materials related to African Americans in Oklahoma, 1906-2000][Decimalized .01-.06]

Collection of printed materials and letters pertaining to history of Black people in Oklahoma dated 1906-2000.

GLC09968

circa 1925

Header Record

Title: Photographs of African American baseball players [Decimalized .01-.12]

A collection of 12 photographs of African American baseball players. The only identified player is Norman "Tweed" Webb who at the time played for the Broomer Tailors in the Tandy League. Some other teams/uniforms in the photos include Powell Grocery, Custodians P.S., and PWC.

GLC09978

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

1945

Photograph

Title: Jackie Robinson in his Kansas City Monarchs Uniform

One photograph of Jackie Robinson in his Kansas City Monarchs Negro League baseball uniform. That season, he played 47 games for the Monarchs at shortstop.

GLC10105

1948

Photograph

Title: Satchel Paige in his Cleveland Indians Uniform

One photograph circa 1948 of Satchel Paige in his Cleveland Indians baseball uniform.

GLC10106

circa 1900

Photograph

Title: Cuban X-Giants

One photograph of the Cuban X Giants Negro league baseball team circa 1900. A group photo with twelve men. The Cuban X-Giants were a professional Negro league baseball team that played from 1896 to 1906. They were one of the most powerful independent black teams around the turn of the century winning the 1903 Colored World Championship, beating the Philadelphia Giants five games to two. The legendary Andrew "Rube" Foster, the father of Negro League baseball, pitched four of the five victories.

GLC10107

1942

Photograph

Title: Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson

One photograph of Satchel Paige of the Kansas City Monarchs and Josh Gibson of the Homestead Grays at the 1942 Negro League World Series.

GLC10108

1948

Photograph

Title: Jesse Brown

One photograph of Midshipman Jesse L. Brown, US Navy dated October 1948. Photographed at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, while serving as a Naval Aviation Cadet. Brown was the first African American to complete Navy flight training. Jesse Brown was a hero fighter pilot and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, and also the first African American naval officer killed in the Korean War.

GLC10110

1945

Photograph

Title: Kansas City Monarchs

One photograph of 1945 photograph of the Kansas City Monarchs Negro League baseball team.

GLC10111

1921

Photograph

Title: Tulsa Race Riot

One photograph showing ruins of buildings, including a Black church, destroyed during the Tulsa Race Riot dated 1921.

GLC10112

1921

Photograph

Title: Hilldale Athletic Club

One photograph of the Hilldale Athletic Club (informally known as Darby Daisies), a professional Negro League baseball team based in Darby, Pennsylvania. The team would eventually become a powerhouse Negro League baseball team over time. 1921 Hilldale Club Top row, L-R: Ed Bolden (owner), George Johnson (RF), Chaney White (LF), Dick Whitworth (P), Jim York (C), Connie Rector (P), Louis Santop (C), Willis Flournoy (P), Toussaint Allen (1B), James Byrd (treasurer) Bottom row, L-R: Otto Briggs (CF), Bunny Downs (2B), Jake Stephens (SS), Flammer, Nat Dobbins (SS), Bill Francis (mgr./SS), Chance…

GLC10113

1925

Photograph

Title: Oscar Charleston

One photograph of Oscar Charleston in his Cuban Winter League Almendares baseball uniform dated 1925. Charleston hit .361 lifetime during his 9 years playing baseball in Cuba. He was elected into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976.

GLC10115

circa 1921

Photograph

Title: Louis Santop

One photograph of Louis Santop, one of the first major stars in the Negro Leagues. He played for Philadelphia Hilldale.

GLC10116

circa 1942

Photograph

Title: Josh Gibson

One photograph of Josh Gibson of the Homestead Grays, considered one of the best catchers and power hitters in the history of the Negro Leagues. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Known as the "Black Babe Ruth."

GLC10117