24 June 1848

McLain, William, 1806-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George A. Baltimore

McLain writes to Baltimore in Whitehall, New York. Describes the difficulty of a free black man traveling to Washington: "I shall be glad to see you here. But there will be some difficulty in your getting through Baltimore. At the R. Road Depot you will have to get some white man to sign a bond of $5,000 that you are free. And when you leave here the same thing will have to be done." Offers to sign Baltimore's bond in Washington, D.C. Predicts that James Hall, agent of the Maryland Colonization Society, will sign the bond in Baltimore.

GLC04981

1878

Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890

Photograph

Title: Right Hon. Sir Bartle Frere

One photograph of Bartle Frere dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1778

1878

Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890

Photograph

Title: Lord Lytton

One photograph of Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.

GLC08878.1786

1859

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: Napoleon Inducing Pope Pius VII to Sign the Concordat

One engraving entitled, "Napoleon Inducing Pope Pius VII to Sign the Concordat." Depicts Napoleon Bonaparte presenting the concordat to Pope Pius VII. Engraved by John Sartain after an original by Sir David Wilkie.

GLC08878.1824

1851

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: The Morning of the 18th Brumaire

One engraving entitled, "The Morning of the 18th Brumaire." Depicts Napoleon Bonaparte with Josephine Bonaparte and their court. Engraved by John Sartain after an original by Henry Frederic Schopin.

GLC08878.1825

1812

Greatbach, George, 1819-1884

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Moscow

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Moscow." Depicts the troops of Napoleon's Grand Armee attacking the walls of a city. Engraved by George Greatbach after an original by M. Belange.

GLC08878.1826

1860

London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company, fl. 1860-1902

Engraving

Title: Retreat From Moscow: Passage of the Berzyna

One engraving entitled, "Retreat From Moscow: Passage of the Berzyna." Depicts a soldier guiding a woman and child away from a string of injured people in the snow towards the military. Printed by Londong Printing and Publishing Company.

GLC08878.1827

22 November 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Tide of Battle in Southwest Pacific Turns to Side of Allies" dated November 22, 1942 printed by the Los Angeles Times. Contains an illustration of a map showing Australia, New Zealand and Papau New Guinea with a small paragraph summarizing the Allied strategy against the Japanese army. Also refers to indigineous people of the islands of Fiji, Samao, Guam and various others as "savage tribes." Reverse side contains news covering the Allied military fighting in Europe and a column "Farmer's Market" about the Third Street Farmer's Market business highlighting Du…

GLC09619.015

September 28, 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucasus, Baku

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucus, Baku" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of Russia with summaries detailing fighting over Stalingrad and oil fields of Baku. Reverse page contains articles on recent film releases, and highlights of actors such as Bela Lugosi.

GLC09619.020

25 January 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma

One newsmap entitled, "First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma" dated January 25, 1943. Consists of a map of Burma where the Japanese army are attempting to displace people to colonize it. Reverse side is of articles featuring news of Tripoli evacuation and skirmishes between the Allied and Axis armies throughout Europe and Burma.

GLC09619.025

21 February 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: The War Week

One newspaper section entitled, "The War Week" dated February 21, 1943. Consists of articles detailing news of war fronts and the possibility of bombing Tokyo. Center of page is an illustration of Tokyo as a target. Reverse side contains articles related to students gardening; displacement of 2 million children in China by the Japanese military and other news.

GLC09619.026

22 March 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North" dated March 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia's timeline moving its front back and forth through Europe. Reverse side contains articles related to Charles de Gaulle preparing for a parley in French Guiana; release of Sarojini Naidu, activist from prison in India (she was held with Mohandas K. Gandhi); German forces in Algeria; and British Indian troops fighting against the Japanese. Also featured is the Farmers Market Today column highlighting a woman named Olive-Irene who joined WAACS and runs a pinafore shop.

GLC09619.029

8 March 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive" dated March 8, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the Japanese army moving through New Britain and other islands off the coast of Australia. Reverse side contains articles related German forces in Algeria; a Mexican coffee company; highlight of a German newspaper accusing Americans of deterring the Vichy relations; and the repeal of anti-semitic decress in Algeria. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column advertising for hiring more farmers due to a shortage with men serviing abroad.

GLC09619.030

1931-1935

Various

Header Record

Title: [Items related to police brutality and discrimination][Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection of three items related to police brutality and discrimination dated 1931-1935. Consists of two pages from separate issues of New Masses and a copy of "The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)." Newspaper clippings contain articles written from an anti-capitalist perspective, an includes pieces on the Chicago demonstration of 1931, the Scottsboro boys trial and treatment of Asian working class people.

GLC09977

1914-1962

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition to the presidnet's images there are images of Eleanor Roosevelt at a events following Roosevelt's death. Included are events such as James D. Roosevelt's attempt to run as governor and marriage of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. Noted figures in this collection include members of Roosevelt's cabinet, such as Frances Perkins, the first woman part of a…

GLC09957

1935

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: President Declares Phillippine Independence

One portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1935 signing the declaration of the independence of the Phillippines.

GLC09957.37

August 1931

New Masses, 1926-1948

Newspaper clipping

Title: Chicago Demonstrations

One page clipping from an issue of the New Masses. Contains an article entitled, "Chicago Demonstration" by George Robbins. Highlights the events of the housing protests on the South Side of Chicago that took place on August 1931. Above the title are sketches of Abe Grey and John O'Neil, two Black men, who were murdered by the police during the protest. Illustration by Mitchel Siporin. Reverse side contains a review of titles related to Mexico by Alberto Morales which contain a critique of Stuart Chase's travel book. Morales responds to Chases's complaint of protests in the country.

GLC09977.01

1923-1925

Jenkins, William, fl. 1790

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1925]

One photograph album dated 1923-1925 belonging to William Jenkins. Album contains 387 photographs related to training with the 17th Co. Marines; fellow service members; tourism and recreational activities. Places depicted include the Phillippines, Hawaii, Morocco, California, Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, China, Massachusetts.

GLC09596.01

circa 1800

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Josiah Winslow

One engraving of Josiah Winslow dated circa 1800. Bust portrait of Winslow.

GLC08878.0924

1825

Penniman, J.R., fl. 1640

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Winthrop

One engraving of John Winthrop dated circa 1825. Half portrait of Winthrop based on an original by J.R. Penniman.

GLC08878.0926

1797

Penniman, J.R., fl. 1640

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Winthrop

One engraving of John Winthrop dated circa 1797. Half portrait of Winthrop.

GLC08878.0927

1835

Gurley, Ralph R., 1797-1872

Book

Title: Life of Jehudi Ashmun, late colonial agent in Liberia. With an appendix containing extracts from his journal and other writings; with a brief sketch of the life of the Rev. Lott Cary.

First edition. Printed by James C. Dunn. Engraved portrait of Ashmun opposite title page. With note affixed to the front endpaper: "This book was presented to me by the Revd. R.R. Gurley as a token of his Friendly Regard. Washington City, D.C., Oct. 25th 1847. J.Y. Van Tyne." First part (396 pages) consist of Ashmun's autobiography. Appendix, numbered 1-160, contains some of Ashmun's writings. Accompanied by a small maple leaf, which was previously pressed between pages 4 and 5 of appendix. Pages 4 and 5 are stained from the leaf.

GLC06128

1845

Latrobe, John H.B., 1803-1891

Pamphlet

Title: Memoir of Benjamin Banneker read before the Maryland Historical Society, at the monthly meeting, May 1, 1845

First edition published by John D. Toy. Honors Banneker, a free African American scientist/astronomer from Maryland who created of a series of famous almanacs. Compares Banneker to David Rittenhouse, a noted Pennsylvania astronomer and inventor. Latrobe mentions that Maryland is the only State that has created a plan for how to deal with rising concerns about African-Americans: they have chosen to appropriate money to establish a colony of freemen in Africa. Also adds that the case of Banneker is interesting in light of discussions about the comparative native intellect of blacks and…

GLC06111

1857

Steward, Austin, 1794-1860

Book

Title: Twenty-two years a slave, and forty years a free man; embracing a correspondence of several years, while president of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West.

First edition. Published by William Alling. Includes engraving of Steward. Contains a printed portrait of Steward opposite title page. Signed on inner front cover by Mrs. John Garrett.

GLC06149

1832

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

Book

Title: Thoughts on African Colonization

Early critique of the Colonization Society. Published by Garrison & Knapp.

GLC05830