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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

GLC09640.026.02

14 March 1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Labor and Education

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor and Education," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Focuses on education from the perspective of the labor movement, delving into elements that impact free public schools; board of education, curriculum and equal educational opportunities. Documents educators' salaries and textbook manufacturing costs. Also includes an insert from J. Raymond Walsh, director of Department of Education at CIO, advocating for free education.

GLC09640.027

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for Fair Employment Practice. The executive order requires: equal pay for African Americans and Latinos in agricultural work; funding for African-American owned businesses; livable housing, and healthcare. CIO requests abolishing the poll tax, passing anti-lynching laws, more equal opportunities and wages; educational reform, and political equality.

GLC09640.028.01

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in 1944

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for Fair Employment Practice. The executive order requires: equal pay for African Americans and Latinos in agricultural work; funding for African American owned businesses; livable housing, and healthcare. CIO requests abolishing the poll tax, passing anti-lynching laws, more equal opportunities and wages; educational reform, and political equality.

GLC09640.028.02

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: All Men Are Neighbors

One pamphlet entitled, "All Men Are Neighbors," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Reflects on U.S. foreign policy and suggests that unless international relations are peaceful the workforce in the United States cannot fully prosper. Also delves into isolationism, imperialism, and nationalism.

GLC09640.032

13 October 1947

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations

One pamphlet entitled, "Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in October 1947. Philip Murray speaks on the workforce and their efforts to raise wages and create new employment. Analyzes the country's economic status based on wages, profits, bonds and other data. Refers to legislation passed in favor and against the CIO's stance on labor.

GLC09640.033

12 September 1947

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: The CIO in Ohio "Solidarity Forever"

One pamphlet entitled, "The CIO in Ohio 'Solidarity Forever'," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated September 12,1947. Details efforts to unionize in Ohio; establishing auto, alcohol, garment, gas, industrial, lithography, office and paraprofessional, paper, public, retail, rubber, and steel industry unions; includes financial statements and legislation working against and for union rights.

GLC09640.034

22 November 1948

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention

One pamphlet entitled, "Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention," published by the CIO Political Action Committee for a convention that took place between November 22-26, 1948. Report provides updates on the economy, minimum wage, veterans, updates on departments within the CIO and those related to the labor movement.

GLC09640.035

1944

Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969

Pamphlet

Title: Radio Handbook.

One pamphlet entitled, "Radio Handbook," featuring illustrations by Bernarda Bryson dated 1944. Item attributes the effective use of radio in the labor movement; involves acquiring radio time, forming a radio committee, facilitating discussions, among other tips.

GLC09640.040

August 1939

Citizens Housing Council of New York

Pamphlet

Title: Harlem Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Harlem Housing," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1939. The document was prepared with the Committee on Inter-Racial Problems in Housing Citizens' Housing Council in New York. Text analyzes living conditions in East and West Harlem, discusses their basic needs, rent costs, housing projects, and rezoning. Also includes figures based on population, income, labor statistics, arrest records, tuberculosis, and health.

GLC09640.042

November 1936

Communist Party of the United States of America

Pamphlet

Title: The Communist.

One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.

GLC09640.053

1934

Engels, Friedrich, 1820-1895

Pamphlet

Title: The British Labor Movement.

One small press printing of "The British Labor Movement," by Frederick Engels dated 1934. Contains articles printed in The Labor Standard related to labor rights. Includes essays such as, "A Fair Day's Wage," "Trade Unions," "Labor Party" and others.

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