1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Henry Clay

One engraving entitled "Henry Clay" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Henry Clay. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0248

17 September 1981

Hurewitz, Michael, 1945-2002

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Debate rages over Rx for FDA"

One newspaper article entitled, "Debate rages over Rx for FDA," written by Mike Hurewitz dated September 17, 1981. Article is part two of a three-part series related to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewal process for new drugs. Article mentions congrassional committees involved; the timing of new drugs reaching patients once approved; and legislation pushing the review to move faster.

GLC09640.219.01

1976

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "Harvey Milk for Assembly!"

One flyer entitled, "Harvey Milk for Assembly!" dated 1976. This item was distributed during Milk's run for Assembly in 1976. Consists of scanned images of news clippings that mention Harvey Milk in the headlines. Headlines relate to Milk's previous attempts to run for office, his outright criticism of "political machines." Reverse side is a print of an article from the San Francisco Bay Guardian dated March 12, 1976 detailing George Moscone firing Harvey Milk from the Board of Permit Appeals.

GLC09871.02

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You"

One campaign flyer entitled "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You" dated 1977. Details the Castro Street Fair which was organized by Harvey Milk. Contains images from the fair and Harvey Milk canvassing for the vote. Explains his vision for the Castro Street Fair as a way of increasing the quality of life from San Francisco to neighborhoods across the country.

GLC09871.04

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues."

One booklet entitled, "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues," dated 1977. Includes Milk's stance on matters related to zoning, infrastructure, transportation, elections and community involvement. Main slogans printed throughout the document consists of "Where were the other candidates when you needed them?" Last page advocates for voting for a gay candidate, "The election of a gay person will mean the last, most durable barrier of prejudice is broken. Young people of all minorities will see clearly that the system does work..."

GLC09871.05

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco."

One booklet entitled, "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco," dated 1977. Item is a print of The Bay Guardian's endorsement of Harvey Milk running for Supervisor of District 5 in San Francisco, CA. Also includes endorsements from other politicians, journalists and labor activists. Reverse side includes a list of people's names who endorse Milk.

GLC09871.06

January 1978

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "Gayvote" [Volume 1, No. 1, January 1978]

One issue of "Gayvote" dated January 1978. Cover page consists of Harvey Milk's swearing in at City Hall on January 9, 1978, followed by a news article covering the event. Other articles within the documents are: feature on the San Francisco Gay Democratic Club; highlight of Assembly Bill 1107 which would raise the BART fares; boycotting Coors beer who made financial contributions to organizations "which oppose the rights of women, third-world and gay people."

GLC09871.07

1979

Capp Street Foundation (San Francisco, Calif.)

Booklet

Title: "On May 21st Dan White Got Away With Murder."

One booklet dated approximately 1979 following Dan White's sentencing for voluntary manslaughter against Harvey Milk and George Moscone. Cover image is of a police car enflamed detailing the events of the "White Night" riots. The purpose of this document was to raise money to pay the bail of people arrested the night of the riots and to raise awareness of Dan White's sentence. "These ultra-right, racist, and homophobic politics translate into a grossly unequal law enforcement pattern as shown by the continued oppression of the poorer districts of San Francisco."

GLC09871.09

May 1983

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Printed document

Title: "Gayvote [May 1983]"

One issue of Gayvote dated May 1983. Cover page consists of two articles promoting the Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club's dinner and lobbying for state AIDS funds. Also details initiatives to fight homophobia impacting the San Francisco gay community and raising awareness of AIDS.

GLC09871.10

27 November 1988

Colletti, Jerry, fl. 1989

Printed document

Title: "Remember 10 Years After..."

One memorial program entitled, "Remember 10 Years After," dated November 27, 1988. This item commemorates the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. States the time and place where the candelight memorial would take place and pays special thanks to organizers.

GLC09871.11

3 June 1982

La Semana

Newspaper

Title: La Semana [Volume 1, No. 27 (June 3, 1982)]

One issue of La Semana dated June 3, 1982. Item has articles written in both Spanish and English. Articles related to the INS including children in their "sweeps" or deportations; political endorsements of bills related to health, prisons, minorities, and political candidates; convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens; the American government intervening with El Salvador; and other matters.

GLC09875

10 April 1967

American Jewish Committee

Typed document

Title: The American Jewish Committee, Release Statement

One newsletter dated April 10, 1967 released by the American Jewish Committee. Related to a report on the 1966 election based on the race of the voters. Refers to the pamphlet "1966 Elections: A Political Patchwork," [see GLC09640.005]. Breaks down the results by states where elected candidates are described as either win or loss for racism.

GLC09640.006

1966

Feiffer, Jules Ralph, 1929-

Book

Title: Feiffer On Civil Rights

One book entitled "Feiffer On Civil Rights" by the Jules Ralph Feiffer dated 1966. Book features a collection of political cartoons concerning Civil Rights and segregation. There is a foreword by Bayard Rustin explaining the collection of cartoons and highlighting the themes of racism, police brutality, and stereotypes within the cartoons.

GLC09767.03

14 July 1980

Scott, Allan Y., fl. 1980

Photograph

Title: [Equal Rights Amendment supporters protest at the 1980 Republican National Convention]

One photograph taken by Allan Y. Scott dated July 14, 1980. Shows protesters demonstrating their support for the Equal Rights Amendment at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, the site of the 1980 Republican National Convention. One protester holds a sign that reads, "Sorry, GOP - E.R.A. is Here to Stay!"

GLC09795.08

April 1807

Smith, Philander, 1764-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Informs his brother in Massachusetts that their brother Philetus has died of an inflammatory illness. Comments on family members and his finances. Says he has withdrawn from public life for he is tired of the ignorance of both Democrats and Federalists. Discusses Aaron Burr's conspiracy and states that General James Wilkinson has denounced Burr as a traitor. Describes in detail Burr's attempted West Florida expedition and the subsequent capture of Burr. States that most inhabitants in the area feel the victory over Burr was overblown by the government. Indicates that he was foreman of…

GLC04601.03

1856

Kelley, William D., 1814-1890

Pamphlet

Title: An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856

Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free states", "slave states", and coveted territories.

GLC01265.05

1861

Merrick, R.T., fl. 1859-1860

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of R.T. Merrick, Delivered Before the Illinois State Democratic Convention at Springfield, Illinois, January 16, 1861

Published by S.P. Rounds' Steam Book and Job Printing House. Includes resolutions adopted by the Illinois State Democratic Convention. In his speech, Merrick blames the dissolution of the Union on the "bitter, vindictive, fanatical and uncompromising spirit of the abolitionists of the North." Criticizes the Republican party, particularly Abraham Lincoln by stating that " they are ready to maintain the integrity of a party platform at the expense of the integrity of the Union."

GLC01265.09

circa 1863

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

Pamphlet

Title: The Monroe Doctrine

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 34 in a series. Reprinted from the New York Ledger. Includes a letter written by John Quincy Adams on the Monroe Doctrine; reprinted from the Providence Journal and dated August 11, 1837. Also includes an excerpt from a speech given by George Cunning on the relations of Portugal, in the House of Commons, December 12, 1826.

GLC01265.12

1863

Williams, John Mason, 1780-1868

Pamphlet

Title: Nullification and compromise; a retrospective view

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 27 in a series. Reviews the history of the Nullification Crisis as a means to demonstrate that South Carolina's actions were a "mere pretext" to slavery and civil war.

GLC01265.13

15 November 1808

Smith, Israel, 1763-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Writes that he was very happy to hear from him since almost two years have past since their last correspondence. Discusses a Colonel Trash who traveled to Jedediah's area (Massachusetts) but did not bring back word. He is sorry to hear Jedediah has suffered some family misfortune. Reports on family news and states their brother, Philander, has been elected to the legislature again. Another brother, Calvin and himself are in the military. Comments upon the divided state of politics in the Mississippi territory where he lives. There are Tories, Burrites, and Democrats but the democrats are…

GLC04601.04

1 January 1816

Smith, Israel, 1763-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Apologizes to his brother in Massachusetts for not writing back sooner. States that although he has not seen Jedediah since he was very young, he has fond memories of him and the place where he was born, Massachusetts. Mentions that his two sons have settled in Louisiana and formed a company with other men there. Discusses their accomplishments in service. Remarks that because he thinks for himself, he is called a Tory. The war (War of 1812) has taken its toll on his family because trade and communication has been virtually shut down. Relays that they must pay very high prices for all…

GLC04601.07

21 December 1835

Krepp, B., fl. 1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Wordin

Apologizes profusely for not writing sooner. Describes a wagon journey he took to Jackson, Mississippi. Explains that they crossed the river, entered the Choctaw Nation, and reached the prairie where the roads were almost impossible to pass because of rain. Remarks that the prairie was beautiful and called it, "one of the grandest sights in nature." Reports that when they entered the woods, they encountered many problems because of the swamps. They finally arrived at Jackson, the capital of Mississippi. States that Jackson is thriving and describes the railroad being built there.…

GLC04601.14

circa 1806

Sketch

Title: [Pen and ink drawing of General James Wilkinson]

Folk art sketched portrait of Wilkinson's head and shoulders in uniform. Written underneath, "Great Willkison (sic) command Our Arms, When Missippi (sic) rolls - Nor need we fear dread Wars Alarms, While he, Our flag staff holds!!!"

GLC04601.15

20 April 1850

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for a letter and his approval of one of Webster's speeches. Comments: "If we cannot subdue, or restrain, this fanatical abolition Spirits, I know not how we shall get along, without great trouble, or be able to carry on the Govt." Extends an open invitation to his home in Mansfield, New Hampshire.

GLC06313.02

3 March 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Briefly reports the passage of the Missouri Compromise: "The question, so long debated in Congress of excluding slavery from our territories is settled, by the passage of a bill...which excludes slavery forever, from the whole of the American Continent lying & being north and west of the State of Missouri."

GLC06313.03