10 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Demonstration Brings Traffic to Standstill

One wirephoto entitled, "Demonstrations Brings Traffic to Standstill," taken by the Associated Press dated March 10, 1965. Image is of a group of protesters lying down in the middle of a street in downtown Chicago. Wire transfer information states that the protest took place for 15 minutes of the rush hour in the business area of Chicago. This was organized in solidarty with protests in Selma, Alabama.

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February 5, 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Marching Off To Jail

One wirephoto entitled, "Marching Off To Jail," taken by Associated Press dated February 5, 1965. Image is of people marching in Selma, Alabama. They were marching to jail to protest voting restrictions against Black people. Wire transfer information states that the crowd was made up of teenagers singing en route to the jail. There was an estimated 3,300 people arrested that day.

GLC09734.01

21 September 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Getting Ready for School Monday

One wirephoto entitled, "Getting Ready for School Monday," taken by Associated Press dated September 21, 1957. Image is of a gardener in front of Little Rock Central High School. Wire transfer information states that man pictured is Ashley Williams, yardman at Little Rock Central High School.

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6 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Whites Join Negro Protest

One wirephoto entitled, "Whites Join Negro Protest," taken by Associated Press dated March 6, 1965. Image is of white protesters holding signs that read "Votelessness = Hopelessness," "Decent Alabamians Detest Police Brutality." Wire transfer information states that a group of 50 white protesters marched in Selma, Alabama towards the courthouse. They joined Black civil rights activists who had been protesting for 7 weeks in Dallas, Texas and other areas against discriminatory voting registration practices.

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7 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Troopers in action

One wirephoto entitled, "Troops in Action" taken by Associated Press dated March 7, 1965. Image is of state troopers removing a protester in front of a gas station. Wire transfer information states that state troopers wore gas masks while breaking up a march in Selma, Alabama.

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8 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Charge

One wirephoto entitled, "Charge" taken by Associated Press dated March 8, 1965. Image is of state troops breaking up a civil rights demonstration. Wire transfer information states that the demonstration took place in Selma, Alabama. The purpose of the demonstration was to march for 50 miles to protest voter registration procedures.

GLC09734.05

February 1950

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP: A Record of Leadership

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP: A Record of Leadership" dated February 1950. Details the NAACP's mission; lists the organization's goals towards social welfare, anti-lynching laws, voting rights, history against Jim Crow Law, combatting job discrimination and funding.

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April 1958

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "The NAACP and Organized Religion"

One pamphlet entitled, "The NAACP and Organized Religion" dated April 1958. Pertains to the involvement of religious groups working towards social justice. Details a project known as "Churches for Freedom" whereby the purpose was to mobilize and organize churches to be involved with the civil rights movement.

GLC09640.134

30 May 1956

Barnett, Albert E., fl. 1956

Header Record

Title: A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation' [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy in desegregation."

GLC09640.138

30 May 1956

Barnett, Albert E., fl. 1956

Pamphlet

Title: A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy in desegregation." Responds that Faulkner's remarks that African Americans must be patient and "exercise forbearance" is an attitude meant to alleviate social pressure and will not result in any real change.

GLC09640.138.01

30 May 1956

Barnett, Albert E., fl. 1956

Pamphlet

Title: A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation'

One copy of a weekly publication entitled, "The Christian Century," dated May 30, 1956. Item is a reprint of an article, "A Southerner Looks at 'Moderation,'" by Albert E. Barnett responding to author William Faulkner's "plea for a 'go slow' policy in desegregation." Responds that Faulkner's remarks that African Americans must be patient and "exercise forbearance" is an attitude meant to alleviate social pressure and will not result in any real change.

GLC09640.138.02

January 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: M is for Mississippi and Murder

One pamphlet entitled, "M is for Mississippi and Murder," dated January 1956. Recounts headlines related to the attitudes of newspapers and white supremacists groups in Mississippi who were against integration. Also details the murder of Reverend George W. Lee who was the first African American to register to vote in Humphreys County, and Emmett Till as well as the lack of accountability by the law. Back page contains a map of Mississippi marking the locations of the murders mentioned as well as the headquarters of the White Citizens Councils.

GLC09640.139

September 1959

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Night and Day

One pamphlet entitled, "Night and Day" dated September 1959 printed by the NAACP. Inside are advertisements for membership with the NAACP; details services they provide such as legal representation in civil rights cases; Jim Crow policies; police brutality; and school integration. Back page contains a blank form for recipients to renew their membership.

GLC09640.145

1960

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP: its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP: its program and objectives" dated approximately in 1960. Front of the flyer details the NAACP's mission for civil rights and number of members part of the organization. Back side consists of summaries of efforts led by the NAACP, with marginalia notes likely written by Henry L. Moon, public relations director. Efforts mention include housing, voting rights, fair employment practices, equal treatment in the court of law, travel restrictions through parts of the south due to segregation, lynching, education, and access to public parks.

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June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: "Meanwhile back at the Branch..." [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

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June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "Meanwhile back at the Branch..."

One pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Contains summaries of efforts related to voter registration; testing public accomodations to end discriminatory practices; school desegregation campaigns; increasing employment; and leading protests and investigations against police brutality.

GLC09640.161.01

June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "Meanwhile back at the Branch..."

One pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Contains summaries of efforts related to voter registration; testing public accomodations to end discriminatory practices; school desegregation campaigns; increasing employment; and leading protests and investigations against police brutality.

GLC09640.161.02

February 15, 1977

Jordan, Vernon E. Jr., 1935-?

Typed letter signed

Title: from Vernon E. Jordan Jr.

One unaddressed typed letter dated February 15, 1977 from Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League. Item was likely enclosed with the copy of Proceedings of the National Urban League's 1976 Annual Conference. Thanks the recipient and notifies them that they will receive more information related to the 1977 conference soon.

GLC09640.201

June 1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Typed document

Title: "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"

One typewritten report entitled, "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People" dated June 1954. Report published on behalf of the NAACP stating the organization's mission, goals, history, accomplishments shedding a spotlight on lynchings and civil rights cases brought to the Supreme Court and finances.

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20 May 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: 33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education

One pamphlet entitled, "33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education" printed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Item was printed in honor of the the Annual Civil Rights Institute. Contains a message from the Director-Counsel Julius L. Chamber, acknowledgments of sponsors, luncheon program, panel discussion schedules and an article reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's legal career and his critcism of the Constitution.

GLC09640.178

2010

Montgomery, Valda Harris, 1947-?

Book signed

Title: Just a Neighbor: A Child's Memoir of the Civil Rights Movement

One book entitled Just a Neighbor: A Child's Memoir of the Civil Rights Movement, by Valda Harris Montgomery Published in 2010. The book is signed by the author in 2019. The book contains nine chapters; Centennial Hill and Family beginnings, Richard and Vera, Unexpected Leaders Emerge, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reverend to Doctor MLK, Jr., Freedom Riders, Coming of Age: 1964-1965 Senior Year, Marches 1965, Selma to Montgomery; 1965 to Present: September 1965, Spring 1968, Adulthood, Off-spring of Unsung Heroes. The book focuses on Valda's life and involvement in the Civil Rights movements that…

GLC09895

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: B. H. Bristow

One engraving entititled "B. H. Bristow" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Benjamin Helm Bristow. Engraver unknown.

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28 September 1969

Arnold, Martin, fl. 1969

Newspaper clipping

Title: "There Is No Rest For Roy Wilkins"

One newspaper article entitled, "There Is No Rest For Roy Wilkins," written by Martin Arnold dated September 28, 1969. Item is a featured profile on Roy Wilkins, executive director of the NAACP. Highlights his moderate approach towards civil rights. Also mentioned is how he differs from black separatist groups, his personal background, involvement with the NAACP, and hopes for the future of the organization.

GLC09640.222

9 June 1966

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of shotgun wounds on back of James Meredith's head]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated June 9, 1966. Image shows the back of James Meredith's head covered in bullet wounds. The incident occurred during a civil rights march he organized in Mississippi.

GLC09824.05

14 October 1979

National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Poster

Title: "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington"

One poster entitled, "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington," dated October 14, 1979. Promoting the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Item also provides National Third World Lesbian/Gay Conference contact information.

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