18 February

Scott, Joel, Mrs., fl. 1844-1888

Letter signed

Title: to Sister

One letter addressed to "Sister" dated February 18 from an unknown recipient. Pertains to feeling ill; health of her four-month-old son, Charly; cost of baby supplies; and updates of neighbors.

GLC09832.11

10 February 1856

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Brother

One unaddressed letter from Asahel and Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove, February 10, 1856. The letter is divided into two messages from Asahel and Mary F. Scott. Gives updates on the family and neighbors' health; finances; and plans to purchase land in Minnesota.

GLC09832.17

1962

American Statistical Association

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section

One report prepared by the American Statistical Association entitled, "Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section" dated 1962. Contains statistics from presentations at the 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Statistical Association. Data tables relate to race and economic attitudes, family life, wage, employment, economics, population growth in citites, education and aging.

GLC09640.331

1959

United States Commission on Civil Rights

Book

Title: Report of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, 1959

One book entitled, "Report of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, 1959." Contains a study on the history of the struggle towards attain the right to vote, equal access to public education, and housing. Also includes fascimiles related to voter registration.

GLC09640.343

13 March 1887

Calkins, Samuel J., fl. 1863-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Samuel J. Calkins dated Pratt, Pratt County, Kansas, March 13, 1887.

GLC03766.35

1861-1877

Wellstood, William, 1819-1900

Engraving

Title: Cincinnati

One engraving entitled "Cincinnati," dated circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Ohio River with Cincinnati in the background. Two people are relaxing under trees on the shore while three groups relax on boats in the river. Engraved by William Wellstood.

GLC08878.0012

1947

United States. Department of State

Poster

Title: The United Nations : for peace and world progress : the United Nations promotes international cooperation ...

Government Printing Office O-755361. United Nations organizational chart and illustrations of its goals.

GLC09520.15

10 June 1966

Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 10, 1966. Enclosed with a self-portrait photograph. Makes comments on her appearance. She discusses working with prints and the exposure to ammonia at work. Roseann relays that all the bills have been paid but not without anxiety.

GLC09606.16

1780-1909

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836

circa 1921-1947

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]

One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.

GLC09860

1844-1888

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]

Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land acquisition, trade, and marriage.

GLC09832

1947

Lawrenson, Jack, fl. 1947

Pamphlet

Title: N.M.U. Manual Political Action

One pamphlet entitled, "N.M.U. Manual, Political Action," dated 1947. Covers topics of unions, race discrimination, fascism and labor rights for maritime workers.

GLC09640.227

March 1950

Political Affairs, fl. 1950

Pamphlet

Title: Political Affairs [March 1950]

One issue of Political Affairs dated March 1950. Consists of essays related to the Communist government, labor issues, NAACP's Civil Rights mobilization, and capitalism.

GLC09640.235

June 1954

Graham, Frank P., 1886-1972

Pamphlet

Title: Segregation and the Schools

One pamphlet entitled, "Segregation and the Schools," dated June 1954. Consists of writings on school integration following the Supreme Court decision, "Brown v. Board of Education." Gives initial instances of school integration in the United States, its effect on costs, faculty and students.

GLC09640.238

1946

Dickins, Dorothy, 1898-1975

Pamphlet

Title: Wanted : A Healthy South

One pamphlet entitled, "Wanted: A Healthy South," by Dorothy Dickins dated 1946. Item is an overview of the differences in health between white and black Americans. Study points to sanitation, housing, and income inequality as signifiers of the greater inequality between groups. Also provides statistics and illustrations of data pulled from the 1940 census.

GLC09640.275

1966

Southern Regional Council

Pamphlet

Title: New South [Vol. 21, No. 2, Spring 1966]

One issue of "New South" printed by the Southern Regional Council dated 1966. Contains essays pertaining to politics, protests, discrimination, and inequality in the south.

GLC09640.276

12 March 1969

Fein, Leonard J., 1934-2014

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro Revolution and the Jewish Community

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro Revolution and the Jewish Community" dated March 12, 1969. Item is a transcript of remarks made at a conference given at Columbia University on March 12, 1969. Remarks express synagogue's needed participation in the fight for civil rights for African Americans.

GLC09640.279

September 1943

The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals: The American Family in World War II [September 1943]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1943. Consists of book reviews of new literature in social sciences. Contains four categories of essays, "Background and Comparison," "Changing Family Structure and Adjustments," "Special Problems of Family Adjustment," and "The Future of the Family."

GLC09640.285

5 May 1931

A.A. Signs, fl. 1931

Sign

Title: We Serve Colored, Carry Out Only

One sign dated May 5, 1931. Text says, "We Serve Colored Only, Carry Out Only." Printed by A.A. Signs.

GLC09779.02

1 August 1929

B & B Sign Co., fl. 1929

Sign

Title: Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

GLC09779.03

1 August 1929

B & B Sign Co., fl. 1929

Sign

Title: Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

GLC09779.04

14 July 1931

Ace Sign Company

Sign

Title: Colored Must Sit in Balcony

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Colored Must Sit in Balcony." Printed by Ace Sign Company. According to the text on item, it was likely hung in the Grand Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.

GLC09779.05

14 July 1931

Sign

Title: Drinking Fountain, White, Colored

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Drink Fountain, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could drink water separately.

GLC09779.06

1929

Sign

Title: Restrooms, White, Colored

One sign dated 1929. Text says, "Restrooms, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could use bathrooms separately at L&N Railroad stations in Louisville, Kentucky.

GLC09779.07

1919-1969

Various

Header Record

Title: [Photographs, ephemera and magazines dated 1919-1969][Decimalized .01-.14]

Collection of 14 items dated 1919-1969. Consists of photographs, cover images of Life magazines, tin advertisements and signs. Subjects pertain to Cream of Wheat, segregation in public spaces and covers from Life magazine featuring police brutality and civil rights movement figures.

GLC09779