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1957

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: The Future of the Negro Vote in the United States, Summer 1957.

One pamphlet entitled "The Future of the Negro Voter in the United States" by Roy Wilkins dated 1957. Wilkins argues that in order to gain voting rights it must come from the efforts of African Americans and discusses the difference between Northern and Southern voters.

GLC09640.104.02

26 May 1964

Washington, D.C. Human Relations Council

Typed document

Title: [Meeting Minutes, May 26, 1964]

One document dated May 26, 1964 of Human Relations Council meeting minutes from June 23, 1964, taken by Marth Waldron, Secretary. Meeting topics include a history of the council to be written by David King, a student trip to Washington D. C., housing discrimination, treasurer's report, a survey committee and voting.

GLC09641.10

1964

Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party

Typed document

Title: Congressional Challenge - Fact Sheet

One fact sheet dated 1964, regarding an election where Heber Lander denied MFDP candidates names on the ballot. Document details the basis of the challenge (that five representatives were elected unconstitutionally), the procedure, suggesting a Fairness resolution and background on the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

GLC09641.17

May 1965

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Header Record

Title: [Request for donation from SCLC] [Decimalized .01-.03]

Four items related to the mailing list of Southern Christian Leadership Conference request for contributions. Includes correspondence and envelope from Martin Luther King Jr., regarding their efforts, list of fiscal facts pertaining to SCLC, and an contribution envelope with paid postage.

GLC09641.21

1970-1971

Voter Education Project

Document

Title: The Civil Rights Cases

One essay regarding the services rendered by the Voter Education Project (VEP) written circa 1970 to 1971. The essay gives a historical background behind the inception of the organization as an off-shoot of the Southern Regional Council. Topics discussed in the essay are voter registration, statewide voter education projects, asssistance to elected officials, citizenship education and research pulled from data of the projects.

GLC09641.33

1960-1970

Header Record

Title: [Collection of press photographs related to demonstrations] [Decimalized .01-.11]

Collection of press photographs taken by Associated Press and United Press International dated 1960-1970. Consists of wirephotos and telephotos depicting civil rights protests. Protests in this collection took place across the United States with a focus on voter registration practices, desegregation in the classrooms, and police brutality. There is a warning that some images do capture violence by police against Black people.

GLC09717

6 August 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: [President Lyndon B. Johnson Signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965]

One wirephoto published by Associated Press dated August 6, 1965. Features President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. A newspaper caption pasted to the back of the photograph identify others in the scene, "(from left) Vice President Humphrey, House Majority Leader Albert (behind Humphrey), House Speaker McCormack, Rep. Celler (D-N.Y.), Sen. Hayden (D-Ariz.) (behind Celler), Luci Johnson and Sen. Dirksen (R-IlI.)."

GLC09752

April 1967

Dawidowicz, Lucy S., 1915-1990

Pamphlet

Title: The 1966 Elections : A Political Pathwork

One pamphlet written by Lucy S. Dawidowicz entitled, "The 1966 Elections : A Political Pathwork," published by the American Jewish Committee dated 1967. Offers an analysis of the 1966 Midterm Elections which gave Republicans a substantial victory. Delves into Republican conservatism in California; a backlash in states where little support was found for candidates campaigning for civil rights; and voting as minorities.

GLC09640.005

8 August 1957

Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994

Typed letter

Title: to Jackie Robinson

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated August 8, 1957 from Richard Nixon. Nixon writes to Robinson pertaining to a recent Senate vote. Nixon vows to introduce a more "effective bill than the watered-down version." Written on presidential stationery. The letter has a secretarial signature.

GLC09754.01

10 May 1882

Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie Nowlan Savery

One letter addressed to Annie Nowlan Savery from Susan B. Anthony dated New York, May 10, 1882. Requests that she notify her when she has arrived home. Asks that she report to Rachel G. Foster who will be traveling with May Wright Sewall from North Pennsylvania to Indianapolis. Language used by Anthony alludes to fighting a battle whereby she refers to an "enemy," "ammunition," "war." Also mentions the need to raise $10,000 for a women's suffrage campaign.

GLC09755

15 June 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" printed by United Press International dated June 15, 1964. Image is of relgious leaders marching in Washington D.C. in front of the U.S. Capitol. Signs held by protester reads, "Pass Civil Rights Bill Now for Full Voting Rights For All Now," and "New York March to Washington Civil Rights Legislation Now." Wire transfer information details that 1,000 New Yorkers attend the March on Washington.

GLC09716.02

circa 1900

National Equipment Co.

Object

Title: Votes For Women

One pin with that text that reads, "Votes For Women" printed by National Equipment Co., dated approximately 1900. Item is round with red border. Inside of border are four blue stars on a white background surrounded by a blue border. There is a sharp metal tack on the back.

GLC09764

9 March 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Berkeley, Calif.

One telephoto entitled, "Berkeley, Calif.," taken by UPI dated March 9, 1965. Image is of a crowd of protesters with city buildings visible in the background. Wire transfer information states that protest took place from UC Berkeley to Oakland City Hall, where there were about 1,000 people present. Protesters gathered to rally against police brutality in Alabama. Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) organized the protest.

GLC09717.04

10 March 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" taken by UPI dated March 10, 1965. Image is of protesters being arrested. A police officer drags a woman from the road. While others sit against a bus. One protester is speaking into a megaphone. Onlookers stand in the background, and among them on man holds a sign reading "Peace in Selma." Wire transfer information states that eight people were arrested for protesting against illegal voter registration laws in Alabama.

GLC09718.02

circa 1910-1913

Allied Printing Trades Council

Object

Title: Votes for Women

One pin that reads, "Votes For Women," printed by Allied Printing dated approximately 1910 to 1913. Text is printed in black on a metallic gold background. There is a sharp metal tack attached to the back to fasten the pin to garments.

GLC09765

02 March 1914

Rebaul, J., fl. 1914

Postcard

Title: to H. Rebaul

One postcard from to H. Rebaul from J. Rebaul dated March 2, 1914. Front of postcard has text that is related to women's right to vote. Reverse side contains a note on her travel plans for returning home by Saturday evening. Additionally there is a seal that reads "the ballot is denied to woman, the blot on the escutcheon" against an emblem with an American flag. Signed "from Ma, J. Rebaul."

GLC09766

February 5, 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Marching Off To Jail

One wirephoto entitled, "Marching Off To Jail," taken by Associated Press dated February 5, 1965. Image is of people marching in Selma, Alabama. They were marching to jail to protest voting restrictions against Black people. Wire transfer information states that the crowd was made up of teenagers singing en route to the jail. There was an estimated 3,300 people arrested that day.

GLC09734.01

6 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Whites Join Negro Protest

One wirephoto entitled, "Whites Join Negro Protest," taken by Associated Press dated March 6, 1965. Image is of white protesters holding signs that read "Votelessness = Hopelessness," "Decent Alabamians Detest Police Brutality." Wire transfer information states that a group of 50 white protesters marched in Selma, Alabama towards the courthouse. They joined Black civil rights activists who had been protesting for 7 weeks in Dallas, Texas and other areas against discriminatory voting registration practices.

GLC09734.03

7 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Troopers in action

One wirephoto entitled, "Troops in Action" taken by Associated Press dated March 7, 1965. Image is of state troopers removing a protester in front of a gas station. Wire transfer information states that state troopers wore gas masks while breaking up a march in Selma, Alabama.

GLC09734.04

8 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Charge

One wirephoto entitled, "Charge" taken by Associated Press dated March 8, 1965. Image is of state troops breaking up a civil rights demonstration. Wire transfer information states that the demonstration took place in Selma, Alabama. The purpose of the demonstration was to march for 50 miles to protest voter registration procedures.

GLC09734.05

September 1960