1699/09/21

Drummond, Ro, fl. 1691

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from Abraham van Horne for work on the ship Caladonia

GLC03107.04842

1868/11/05

Hunt, Robert M., fl. 1868

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Work contract. Re: sum of $2000 for work done "on two houses in West 49th St. N.Y. City for Mr. J.Q.A. Ward".

2 cent orange stamp on bottom margin.

GLC06343.295

1869/12/02

Pugsley, Robert, fl. 1868-1869

Autograph note signed

Title: To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for two separate payments from Ward for construction work done on his studio, per contract agreement.

2 cent brown stamp on left side.

GLC06343.296

1869/05/20

Pugsley, Robert, fl. 1868-1869

Document signed

Title: To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for items installed in construction work on Ward's studio, including a skylight, ventillator, and damper box.

Receipt made on stationary reading: "Hudson River Iron Works . . . Iron Railings, Bank Doors, Vaults, Shutters, Iron Roofs, Stairs and Sashes, Cemetery Railings, &c." 2 cent brown stamp on right side.

GLC06343.297

1869/08/02

Smith, Stephen, fl. 1868

Document signed

Title: Check: to J.Q.A. Ward. Re: payment of $150 "For Professional Services, rendered to family."

2 cent orange stamp in bottom margin.

GLC06343.298

1960-1968

Various

Header Record

Title: [Humphrey Campaign Materials and essay, "An Indian In Spite of Myself"] [Decimalized .01- .19]

This collection consists of 19 items primarly concerning the Hubert Humphrey 1968 campaign. There are five newsletters from the 1968 Hubert Humphrey campaign. Six campaign press releases concerning Humphrey's views and promoting him for President. Two passes for election night festivities for Humphrey supporters. Also included is a translation of Charles de Gaulle's speech to the Senate and house concerning the Cold War and nucular disarmerment, an essay by Dr. J.J. Osuna titled "An Indian in Spite of Myself," a report and newspaper clipping concerning B-70 bombers and their construction, an…

GLC09565

1946

Griffith, Ernest S., fl. 1946

Pamphlet

Title: Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union

One pamphlet entitled Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union published 1946. Includes fifteen chapters broken into two parts. Part one is entitled Economic, and part two is entitled Political and Social. The pamphlet is marked as 79th Congress 2nd Session, House document no. 754. Additionally there is a government printing office number included on the bottom of the cover that number is 593267-O.

GLC09897.01

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

11 May 1944

United Press

Newspaper clipping

Title: Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages." Pertains to 2,900 soft coal miners going on strike at Ford Motor Company's plants in Canada. Disputes come from wage negotiations and opposition to Canadian workers being relocated to New Jersey.

GLC09953.010.01

August 1946

International News Photo

Photograph

Title: [Truman Receiving Note of Railroad Strike End]

One photograph of three images when Secretary of the Senate Leslie Biffle handed President Harry S. Truman handed a note to the president announcing that a railroad strike had ended. Wire transfer text details the moments in each image.

GLC08878.1429

July 1961

Chicago, Negro digest

Booklet

Title: Negro Digest [Volume X, No. 9 (July 1961)]

One issue of the Negro Digest dated July 1961. Contains articles related to desegregation, entertainment, property value related to African Americans purchasing homes, testimonial of a former Black employee of the White House, discussion of Afro-Latinidad in Puerto Rico, poetry and other writings. Highlights an article on singer, Mahalia Jackson.

GLC09973.01

14 September 1937

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: Cabinet Arrives

One picture dated September 14, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor arriving for a conference.

GLC09957.47

3 March 1937

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: Cabinet Dinner

One picture dated March 3, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor exiting a car for a Cabinet dinner.

GLC09957.48

1892

Welsh, Herbert, fl. 1892

Pamphlet

Title: Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For

One pamphlet entitled, "Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For," published by the Indian Rights Association. Written by Herbert Welsh.

GLC10051.02

24 August 1977

Wetmore, Roderick, fl. 1963-1977

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 24, 1977. Pertains to apologizing for the broken washing machine, communicating with acquaintances, working as the kitchen supervisor and that he misses her. States that his love for her keeps his mood up.

GLC09573.02.004

circa 1870

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Benjamin Franklin Wade

One engraving of Benjamin Franklin Wade circa 1870. Bust portrait of Wade.

GLC08878.0673

1964

Banner, Melvin E., 1964

Pamphlet

Title: A Short Negro History of Flint

One pamphlet entitled, "A Short Negro History of Flint," written by Melvin E. Banner dated 1964. Pertains to the history of Flint, Michigan and its autoindustry employees including sections divided by notable African American residents from Flint. Includes articles and photographs of early residents that date back to 1884-1885.

GLC10053

11 May 1944

United Press

Newspaper clipping

Title: Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis." Cartoon depicts a muscular laborer with the text "Wartime U.S." on his short rolling up his sleeve and glaring down at a short man blowing raspberry at him. Caption details that negotiations on miner's wage disputes would resume.

GLC09953.012

1948

Washington, Nathaniel Jason, fl. 1948

Book

Title: The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma

One copy of "The Historical Development of the Negro in Oklahoma," by Nathaniel Jason Washington dated 1948. Pertains to the history of Black people enslaved by indigenous groups in Oklahoma. Groups mentioned are Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminoles, and Chickasaws.

GLC09968.01

20 October 1906

Washington, Nathaniel Jason, fl. 1948

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Inquiry regarding living in Oklahoma]

One letter addressed to "Sir" from C.W. Mason dated October 20, 1906. Mason writes to ask about the culture of one of the counties in Oklahoma City. States that he is a teacher and former lawyer looking to "make an honest living." Reverse side contains a reply dated October 22, 1906. Describes the infrastructure and housing costs for the area.

GLC09968.02

24 September 1891

The Republican Chairman, fl. 1891

Newspaper

Title: The Republican Chairman [Number 560 (September 24, 1891)]

One issue of The Republican Chairman dated September 24, 1891. Issue printed in Newport, New Hampshire. Contains local news, advertisements, obituaries, sports news

GLC09968.04