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1960

Pamphlet

Title: Minority Report as to that portion of the proposed platform entitled 'Civil Rights' Presented on Behalf of: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia

One pamphlet entitled "Minority Report as to that portion of the proposed platform entitled 'Civil Rights' Presented on Behalf of: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia" dated 1960.

GLC09899.02

12 July 1960

Democratic National Convention

Pamphlet

Title: The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign Policy, World Trade Immigration, The Underdeveloped World, The Atlantic Community, The Communist World, The United Nations, Economic Growth, An End to Tight Money, Control of Inflation, Full Employment, Aid to Depressed Areas, Discrimination in Employment, Collective Bargaining, Planning For Automation, Minimum Wages, Agriculture, Small Business,…

GLC09899.03

1964

Crane, Philip Miller, 1930-2014

Typed document

Title: A Self-Test on How to Vote Nove. 3

One document entitled "A Self-Test on How to Vote Nove. 3" dated 1964. Document is a list of twenty question on the policies of Barry Goldwater/William Miller and Lyndon B. Johnson/Hubert Humphrey. The quiz informs you how you should vote based on the answers to the questions.

GLC09914

1938

Citizens Union of Massachusetts

Booklet

Title: Voters Guide

One booklet entitled "Voters Guide" dated 1938. Includes a list of the candidates for State Senate, State Representative, and Congressman that is running in each district, including their platforms. It also includes information on the District Attorney race for Middlesex County. There is also information on two questions that will be on the ballot; Annual vs, Biennial Sessions of the Legislature, and Married Women in Public Service Jobs. Includes information on Sybil H. Holmes the first woman elected to the Massachusetts Senate.

GLC09923

28 July 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated July 28, 1944. He updates them on the mail he has received including two letters from them, one from Thomas William Gassert, one from June Walter and one From Dick Miller in which he mentions Dominick. He thanks his parents for the newspaper clippings he enjoys news from home. He also gives his opinion on the longevity of the war. He doesn't believe it will be over any time soon. He comments that he would be okay with the president getting reelected until the war is over at which point he should…

GLC09611.346

3 October 1920

Independent Corporation

Magazine

Title: The Independent [Vol. 104, no. 3743 (October 3, 1920)]

One magazine entitled the Independent dated October 3, 1920. Contains articles concerning the 1920 election. Articles include; a Theodore Roosevelt Portrait, Go Forward from Economic Serfdom by Parley Parker Christensen, Sizing Up Senators by Susan Brown Bristol, The Battle of Blanc Mont by Captain Joseph Mills Hanson, Rheumatism? There's No Such Disease! by William Brady M.D. Republicans Who Will Vote for Cox, Why Vote For Harding by Talcott Williams, Why Vote For Cox by Norman Hapgood, Knocking the Bottom out of British Business by Edwin B. Slosson, Cold Comfort for a Million Miners (…

GLC09912

1947-1956

Various

Header Record

Title: [Items related to segregation in the United States][Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two items related to segregation of African Americans in the United States dated 1947-1956. Consists of a booklet entitled, "Segregation on Common Carriers" by James Wallace and a Life magazine issue on segregation.

GLC09974

11 October 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 11, 1863. Pertains to Pennsylvania State Elections and his opinion on the candidates Andrew Gregg Curtin and George Washington Woodward. He supports Curtin as the Woodward speakers "talked compromise". He is taking over the duties of three men who have returned home to vote.

GLC08334.19

25 May 1880

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed