26 April 1864

Morgan, George, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes to his friends from Camp Blue Springs. Reports a couple of cases of smallpox in camp. Comments on the copperheads and how he would have liked to confront them while on furlough back home. Discusses new recruits in camp. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.52

12 June 1864

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Kessler

Writes to his brother from the battlefield. Complains about someone stealing his letters and the photograph of their mother. Describes shelling being fired above their heads. Reports his band is no longer playing and most of the members are employed as nurses in hospitals. Writes they have plenty of rations and just received new clothing. Comments his new clothes are making him sick; he has a headache. Request he sends him a newspaper and a day book. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. A small fragment of paper is included.

GLC03523.52.56

16 September 1864

Engberth, Jacob M., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Syrs] Glowner

Writes that he is in the hospital and that he would like to see him and the boys. Complains about not being able to rest and looking over Washington and seeing all the action. Discusses the presidential race between "old Abraham" [Abraham Lincoln] and George B. McClellan. Comments that there will be peace if McClellan is voted in but "if old Abe Gets in the War is not Goen to stop till the South is Subdued and that wont take more then fore years more and then the Jonies will have to come under and then we will have Peace and no Sepration." Writes that there is plenty to eat, good nurses…

GLC03523.43.13

31 July 1863

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from camp. Reports they buried a man yesterday who was killed in battle. They marched 30 miles to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Discusses visiting the Michigan Museum, the law department, and the medical department while in Ann Arbor. Notes seeing fleas, elephants, sea shells and animals, birds, a human skeleton, and various kinds of pictures. Request she sends him postage. Writes about a bad storm that brought lots of rain and hail. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.05

22 October 1863

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Informs them that he has been sick and confined to bed which has given him the opportunity to practice. Comments if he does not get well soon he will have to quit all exertions. Reports that they are short hospitals rooms for the rebel prisoners and they are dying off in great numbers. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Letter is addressed to his friends but envelope is addressed to his father, A. P. Kessler.

GLC03523.52.19

6 November 1863

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Informs him not to send him boots. Reports two cases of smallpox in camp. Notes all soldiers are to be vaccinated. Comments if it spreads to the rebel prisoners it will take them clean. Reports one hospital has over 200 sick rebels and many die every day. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.21

8 November 1863

Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth N. Kessler

Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Reports a few cases of smallpox and measles in camp. Comments he will not be able to take a furlough in two weeks. Notes that he and the boys are hoping to spend the winter at home. Warns another gentleman about enlisting and not to be deceived. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Addressee name taken from envelope.

GLC03523.52.22

6 March 1864

Wirt, I.F., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother and sister

Writes to his brother and sister. Reports a lot of sickness and cases of smallpox. Describes attending three cases of small pox in one house. Comments that the whole town has been exposed to it and expects more cases. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.39

April 1946

Social Science Institute at Fisk University

Pamphlet

Title: Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, April 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, April 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights educational materials outlining the organization's promotion of racial equality; and features politicians who advocate against and for racial equality. Mentions the establishment of Fort Oswego as as a refugee center in New York for Jewish immigrants; anti-semitism in the United States; resettlement issues of Japanese-Americans; and the integration of…

GLC09640.265

July 1946

Social Science Institute at Fisk University

Pamphlet

Title: Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 3, No. 9, July 1946]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, July 1946" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights educational materials outlining the organization's promotion of racial equality; and features politicians who advocate against and for racial equality. Mentions the establishment of Fort Oswego as as a refugee center in New York for Jewish immigrants; anti-semitism in the United States; reparations and discrimination issues of Japanese-Americans; and…

GLC09640.266

1974

The Oracle (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.)

Pamphlet

Title: The Oracle: Special 1973 Conclave Issue [Summer 1974]

One issue of The Oracle dated Summer 1974. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content focuses on African Americans in journalism, medicine, social welfare and racism.

GLC09640.297

9 June 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Locates Incision

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated June 9, 1956. Shows Major General Leonard D. Heaton, Walter Reed Hospital Commandant, indicating the location of an incision on his body as he stands in front of the camera. The incision in question was made during an emergency surgery on President Eisenhower. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.05

1956

Baker, Joseph V. (Joseph Vaudrey), 1908-1993

Pamphlet

Title: Not by Power

One pamphlet written by Joseph V. Baker entitled, "Not by Power," dated 1956. A long-form photo-essay marking the educational and workforce achievements of African Americans made possible after the Brown v. Board ruling in 1954. Images includes people in fields of education, medicine, industrial work, legal, engineering, political and innovation.

GLC09640.011

1952-1963

Header Record

Title: [Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 30. Helicopters in Action

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "30. Helicopters in Action" depicting soldiers carrying off a wounded man onto a helicopter in an icy terrain. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative mentions the aid that helicopters provide during the Korean War. Text uses colloquial language while referring to helicopters, as 'copters or "egg-beaters."

GLC09627.30

January 21, 1942

American Red Cross

Printed document

Title: "Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors"

One document issued by the American Red Cross, dated January 21, 1942. The document is entitled "Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors." Outlines a new policy that facilities are now "prepared here-after to accept blood donations from colored as well as white persons." The blood will be "processed separately so that those receiving transfusions may be given plasma from blood of their own race." The policy was issued by the Chairman of the American Red Cross and the Surgeons General of the Army and the Navy and approved by the Secretaries of War and the Navy.

GLC09745.01

1918

The York Dispatch (York, Pa.)

Header Record

Title: [Collection of The York Dispatch] [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of five issues of the publication, The York Dispatch dated October 1918. Issues are related to the 1918 pandemic; its death tolls and infected numbers. Also provides information regarding the eventual surrender of the Germany army during World War I.

GLC09891

November 14, 1969

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of buttons belonging to Vicki Wulwick][Decimalized .01-.18]

Collection of pins and buttons dated approximately 1970s. Pertain to various protests attended by Vicki Wulwick while attending Columbia University. Related to anti-war sentiments, environmental causes, and international human rights.

GLC09894

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.

GLC09640.219.02

1934

Rogers, J.A., 1880-1966

Newspaper

Title: The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro

One newsletter entitled, "The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro," written by J.A. Rogers dated 1934. Lists 1-- facts about African Americans from origins in Africa, misconceptions of "illiteracy and intelligence," and advances made in science, religion, politics, sports, combat, and against slavery.

GLC09640.245

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

1943

unknown, fl. 1943

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Red Cross nurse's aide, Norma McClellan]

One photograph of Norma McClellan dated 1943. Image is of McClellan attending to a bedridden patient. On the reverse side, the text states that McClellan was a volunteer aide for a Red Cross nurse in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

GLC09823.01

1943

unknown, fl. 1943

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Red Cross nurses in Clubmobile]

One undated photograph of four Red Cross nurses inside of a Clubmobile. The four nurses identified are Charlene F. Wharton, Mary L. Divers, Lois E. Brown, and Lydia L. Gadsen.

GLC09823.02

23 June

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of performers for the Junior Red Cross convention dinner]

One undated photograph of four students who would perform at the Junior Red Cross convention dinner. Student performers were pianist Diana Molinari, singer Janet Helms, ballet dancer Joyce Johnson, and magician Pete Thompson.

GLC09823.03

1921

unknown, fl. 1921

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of nurses in VNA dispensary in New Haven, Connecticut]

One photograph dated 1921 of nurses at the VNA dispensary in New Haven, Connecticut. Image is of nurses with children inside the dispensary. On reverse side, noted in pencil are the names of three nurses captured in the photograph; Nurse Ross, Nurse Johnson, and Nurse Louise Clark.

GLC09823.04