circa 1860

Longacre, James Barton, 1794-1869

Engraving

Title: Engraving of James Wilson

One engraving of James Wilson dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Wilson.

GLC08878.0918

1860

Follett, Foster and Company, fl. 1860

Book signed

Title: Political debates between the Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas

One book entitled, "Political debates between the Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas" dated 1860. Item is a printing of the speeches between Abraham Lincoln and Stepehen Douglas from June 1858 to October 1858. Speech topics covered were slavery; states rights; abolition; and the intentions of the forefathers on who they viewed as equal in the Constitution. Inscribed in pencil by Lincoln to "Hon. S.H.Treat."

GLC01301

3 October 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Jay

Describes the recent Shays' Rebellion, explaining that Mr. [John] Stagg, the bearer, will provide more details. Writes, "Government has lost ground. Faction desperate faction gains strength hourly - they speak of a military government and embodying troops against the constitution - The numbers what appeared in arms opposed to Law were great - had all the parties which were on the march joined previous to the dispersion of the Malcontents they would have mustered 2000 strong - Government mustered about 900 but These were men of respectable character and great property, compared with their…

GLC02437.03308

26 June 1788

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Schuyler

Philip mentions the possibility of New Hampshire entering the union, as well as the work of the anti-federalists. He also mentions some of the debates and that they have not been published.

GLC09632.02

27 October 1973

Martin, L., fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from L. Martin to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 27, 1973. Martin is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Our President needs your consideration and understanding, certainly not the clicking and twisting of the constitution to fit tricks many of your colleagues are doing. It may be shocking to see skeletons coming out of closets from those who are loved at this time."

GLC09613.02.0719

1957

Seidel, Eleanor Tanzer, 1908-1980

Pamphlet

Title: New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?

One report entitled, "New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?" printed by Women's City Club of New York, dated 1957. Item raises the question if a convention should take place to revise the New York State Constitution and amend the New York legislature. Delves into the history of the Constitution, taxes, courts and explanation of "Home Rule."

GLC09640.330

22 October 1973

Mahakian, Goriah W., fl. 1973

Typed note signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Goriah W. Mahakian to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 22, 1973. Mahakian writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He states that, "no American citizen, regardless of position or public office, is above the Constitution."

GLC09613.02.0063

10 September 1991

Reuters

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Clarence Thomas during confirmation hearing]

One press photograph of Clarence Thomas dated September 10, 1991. Image is a side portrait of Thomas during his confirmation hearing. On reverse side are newspaper clippings pasted. The text refers to Thomas's stance on abortion, "he wants to shield woman from the torture of unsafe, back-alley abortions."

GLC09741.08

1962-1991

Header Record

Title: [Press photographs related to confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, 1962-1991] [Decimalized .01-.13]

Collection of press photographs related to Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas dated 1962-1991. Consists of 13 wirephotos, telephotos, laserphotos related to the nomination and confirmation hearings for each justice. Photographs related to Thomas also include in particular cover scenes during the testimony of Anita Hill, a University of Oklahoma law professor who accused Thomas of sexual harassment.

GLC09741

7 October 1875

Globe Printing House (St. Louis, Mo.)

Newspaper

Title: St. Louis Globe- Democrat [Vol 1. No. 141 (October 7, 1875)]

One issue of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat dated October 7, 1875. Newspaper contains articles concerning current event, and advertisements. On the first page of the newspaper is an article concerning a disagreement between Senator Alcorn and a Sherriff Brown who the article claims was being directed by Adelbert Ames. According to the article harsh words were said by each and threats were made. Senator Alcorn has asked for militia while Sherriff Brown has fellow African Americans defending him. There were skirmishes between the two groups at Friar's Point that left at least five dead and some…

GLC09753

20 May 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: 33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education

One pamphlet entitled, "33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education" printed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Item was printed in honor of the the Annual Civil Rights Institute. Contains a message from the Director-Counsel Julius L. Chamber, acknowledgments of sponsors, luncheon program, panel discussion schedules and an article reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's legal career and his critcism of the Constitution.

GLC09640.178

1948

unknown, fl. 1948

Document

Title: Sample Ballot

One sample ballot dated 1948. Item printed the names of presidential candidates for the 1948 election. Also includes names of congressional candidates and constitutional amendments in Maryland.

GLC09881