4 January 1937

Jones, Eugene Kinckle, 1885-1954

Printed document

Title: The Negro Working Population and National Recovery

A memorandum entitled, "The Negro Working Population and National Recovery," by the National Urban League for Social Service Among Negroes dated January 4, 1937. The item was prepared and submitted to President Franklin D. Roosevelt to review how African Americans were not being successfully included in the New Deal. The league was concerned by low pay, job availability, reduced to the least desirable positions, prejudice by white employers, and civil rights not abided by public officials. Also provides suggestion to allow African Americans to be given higher…

GLC09776

June 1968

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1967

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1967." Item contains summary of organization's efforts towards civil rights: listing accomplishments of different state chapters, voter registration and political action, annual convention, finances, voter registration sites, and a photo essay of the Youth Council.

GLC09640.164

June 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1968.

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP Annual Report for 1968." Item contains summary of organization's efforts which include legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, pupil incentive program, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.165.01

June 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1968

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1968." Item contains summary of organization's efforts which include legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, pupil incentive program, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.165.02

June 1970

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1969

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1969," dated 1970. Item contains summary of organization's efforts: legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, rezoning based on a racial bias, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.166.01

June 1970

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1969

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1969," dated 1970. Item contains summary of organization's efforts: legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, rezoning based on a racial bias, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.166.02

April 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: We've just started...

One pamphlet entitled, "We've just started..." dated April 1969. Item is a small pamphlet that printed images of Roy Wilkins's hands with blocks of text. Text could possibly be drawn from a speech regarding racial segregation and the work yet to be accomplished attaining civil rights.

GLC09640.167.01

April 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: We've just started...

One pamphlet entitled, "We've just started..." dated April 1969. Item is a small pamphlet that printed images of Roy Wilkins's hands with blocks of text. Text could possibly be drawn from a speech regarding racial segregation and the work yet to be accomplished attaining civil rights.

GLC09640.167.02

October 1971

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1970

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP Annual Report for 1970," dated October 1971. Item summarizes organization's efforts for voting rights, 1970 elections, 1970 census participation, housing, the National Afro-American Builders Project, textbooks, political action, discriminatory suburban land-use practices and finances.

GLC09640.168

1976

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Little Black Book of 1976

One pamphlet entitled, "The Little Black Book of 1976," dated 1976. Articles highlight the history of the National Urban League, historical landmarks, monthly calendars related to activists and historical figures in African American history, achievements in journalism, medicine, publishing and other fields.

GLC09640.175

1976

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Soul of 1976, 67th Annual Convention & Commerce & Industry Show – June 28-July 2, 1976

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Soul of 1976, 67th Annual Convention & Commerce & Industry Show – June 28-July 2, 1976," dated 1976. Outlines the day's events and sessions at the 67th NAACP annual convention including youth workshops, exhibition lists, and prayer services.

GLC09640.176

June 1978

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Annual Report of 1978

One pamphlet entitled, "Annual Report of 1978," dated June 1978. Posts organization highlights: notices of employment and retirement, affirmative action, school desegregation, the ACT-SO program, annual convention, television codes, and finances.

GLC09640.177

1975

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Who Will Lead the NAACP?

One pamphlet entitled, "Who Will Lead the NAACP?" dated 1975. Includes a statement by Nathaniel S. Colley Sr., a candidate for Chairman of the National Board of Directors of the NAACP. Essays within the publication pertain to housing, black nationalism, a legal case in California ending school desegregation, and advocating for Colley's qualifications for the position of Chairman.

GLC09640.180

1959

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro Wage-Earner and Apprenticeship Training Programs; A critical analysis with recommendations

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro Wage-Earner and Apprenticeship Training Programs; A critical analysis with recommendations," dated 1959. Gives an analysis of issues for African Americans in the work place such as segregation, wage, training, and unions, as well as recommending improvements for the workplace.

GLC09640.181

1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: New Threat to Civil Liberties, NAACP Annual Report

One pamphlet entitled, "New Threat to Civil Liberties, NAACP Annual Report," dated 1956. Item highlights the yearly accomplishments of the NAACP in human rights and legal battles; propaganda against the NAACP; the 1956 convention; the workplace; and finances.

GLC09640.183

1961

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP in Action, Report for 1961

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP in Action, Report for 1961," dated 1961. Annual report for NAACP summaries includes: human rights; legal battles; propaganda against the NAACP; the 1960 convention; the workplace; finances; voting rights and voter registration; discriminatory practices against African Americans; and youth-led sit-ins.

GLC09640.184

1 September 1854

unknown, fl. 1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat, are likely to bring in, and the construction of a brick house that his father is overseeing. The author also mentions the death of a woman in the community as a result of dysentery. This letter is signed, but the signature appears illegible. There is a postscript written across the top of the last page of the letter. The author has written the…

GLC06253.05

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

1963

Braden, Anne, 1924-2006

Pamphlet

Title: House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation

One pamphlet written in 1963 by Anne Braden entitled, "House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation." Braden analyzes the impact of the House Un-American Activities Committee targeting African-Americans as communists. They discredited the efforts of NAACP, Southern Regional Council and others. Lists suggestions from the Southern Conference Educational Fund who also requested donations for legal defense, to cover the costs for members of their organization who were indicted and experienced home raids.

GLC09640.014

1945

Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers

Pamphlet

Title: One World of Labor

One pamphlet entitled "One World of Labor," printed by the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers, District Council No. 6, dated 1945. Pertains to labor unions and discusses a referendum vote by the American Federation of Labor that resulted in voting against an alliance among separate chapters in the United States.

GLC09640.016

1963

Jacobs, Paul, fl. 1963

Pamphlet

Title: Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28

One pamphlet entitled "Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28," written by Paul Jacobs dated 1963. Jacobs discusses collective bargaining in the industrial workforce and argues that the system for union workers should be replaced.

GLC09640.018

1938

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Labor's Program for Better Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor's Program for Better Housing," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1938. This text delves into the quality of housing for lower-income families. Makes recommendations to secure better financing and better project management.

GLC09640.024

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

GLC09640.025.01

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: A Woman's Guide to Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial equality, consumerism, and women's rights.

GLC09640.025.02

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Four Men Speak about Jobs For All

One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union and Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, who spoke at a conference on employment in New York in 1944. Speeches refer to post-war industry, transitioning from the military to citizen life, agriculture, and the economy in the United States.

GLC09640.026.01