1840

Barber, John Warner, 1798-1885

Pamphlet

Title: A history of the Amistad captives: being a circumstantial account of the capture of the Spanish schooner Amistad, by the Africans on board...

(title continues)... their voyage, and capture near Long Island, New York; with biographical sketches of each of the surviving Africans; also, an account of the trials had on their case, before the district and circuit courts of the United States, for the district of Connecticut. Published by E. L. & J. W. Barber. Compiled by Barber, member of the Connecticut Historical Society. Contains a fold-out wood cut depicting the death of Captain Ramon Ferrer on board the Amistad (refer to GLC04295 for the individual wood-cut). This book was reprinted in 1969 by Arno Press and is also…

GLC04574

January 29, 1855

Schneck, B. S. (Benjamin Shroder), 1806-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Besore

Schneck asks for $300 to send a slave's wife and three children to Africa. The husband must also purchase his freedom for $1,500, but the Society is trying to raise money to assist in the transport itself. Written on behalf of the Colonization Society. Schneck describes "a family of Slaves in Jefferson Co. Virginia, whom the owner -- a widow Lady-- is willing to liberate for the purpose" of sending them to Africa. He writes that the lady "is much attached" to the man but "as he has expressed a wish to go to Liberia, she has generously offered him his freedom (without any remuneration) if…

GLC04743

22 December 1944

Hudson, Robert James, 1885-1963

Book

Title: Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia

Two volumes of a report entitled, "Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia," dated December 22, 1944.

GLC09640.347

22 December 1944

Hudson, Robert James, 1885-1963

Book

Title: Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia

First volume of a report entitled, "Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia," dated December 22, 1944. Contains data related to employment discrimination against Black applicants, quality of life, and accessibility to education.

GLC09640.347.01

22 December 1944

Hudson, Robert James, 1885-1963

Book

Title: Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia, Annexures

Second volume of a report entitled, "Commission of inquiry regarding the Social Welfare of the Coloured Community of Southern Rhodesia," dated December 22, 1944. Contains tables, statistics and lists used to prepare the first volume (see GLC09640.347.01).

GLC09640.347.02

6 December 1943

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Newspaper clipping of Palestinian Jews in northern Africa]

One newspaper clipping of an image of Palestinian Jews marching in northern Africa. Caption decribes that they were praised by Winston Churchill for their campaign efforts.

GLC09993.243.04

1945

Desfosses-Neogravure, fl. 1945

Booklet

Title: Ninth Division, Hitler's Nemesis

One booklet entitled, "The Ninth Division, Hitler's Nemesis," dated 1945. Item is a compilation of articles printed about the Ninth Division. Also includes page inserts of photographs depicting where they have been stationed throughout the war. Highlights notable battles. Printed by Desfosses-Neogravure.

GLC09662.662.02

4 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 4, 1943. Pertains to staying at the rest camp. Compares it to Fort Bragg.

GLC09662.408

5 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 5, 1943. Replying to her delayed letters. Mentions Leonard's wife pregnancy.

GLC09662.409

6 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 6, 1943. Apologizes for repetitious letters and describes people in Bizerte, and marine merchants.

GLC09662.410

8 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 8, 1943. Describes the conditions at the rest camp in Tunisia.

GLC09662.412

9 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 9, 1943. Pertains to his family's reaction to his engagement to Naomi, and conditions at the rest camp.

GLC09662.413

9 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 9, 1943. Inquires about her job and updates on the family.

GLC09662.414

9 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 9, 1943. Relates to his friendship with Leonard and Jack, responding to letters and the campaign in Bizerte. Describes the town as "battered" after capturing it.

GLC09662.415

9 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 9, 1943. Pertains to recalling his time while living in Boston, and that he has not gotten into a fight while stationed in Africa.

GLC09662.416

9 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 9, 1943. Pertains to receiving and sending mail. Describes food he has eaten.

GLC09662.417

29 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 29, 1943. Pertains to staying in the rest camp and his thoughts on returning.

GLC09662.421

30 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1943. Pertains to answering her previous letters, likelihood that she will want to move away from North Carolina and dating for single men in the United States.

GLC09662.424

1 July 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 1, 1943. Pertains to soldiers realizing how much material things they left back in the United States and their importance.

GLC09662.425

3 July 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 3, 1943. Pertains to how much he spends when he is paid and that he will be sending her photos soon.

GLC09662.427

4 July 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 4, 1943. Pertains to celebrating Independence Day. Describes seeing three GIs attempting to impress three French women.

GLC09662.428

5 July 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 5, 1943. Pertains to receiving ribbons for their campaign in Africa. Also thanks her for the jokes she sent in a previous letter.

GLC09662.429

7 July 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 7, 1943. Pertains to censoring himself in his letters to her due to someone reading them before they arrive to her. Mentions making friends in town.

GLC09662.430

9 July 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 9, 1943. Pertains to sending her a photograph, writing v-mails, exercising and doing laundry.

GLC09662.431

14 July 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated Somewhere in Africa, July 14, 1943. Pertains to sending them three photographs describing who he is posed with and the addresses of their wives. Describes Naomi's thoughtfulness regarding his birthday and anniversaries.

GLC09662.435