1965-1976

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to William E. Johnson, 1965-1976] [Decimalized .01-.39]

Collection of personal correspondence belonging to William E. Johnson dated 1965-1976. Consists of 40 letters received primarily by his wife, Roseann Goodford related to the Vietnam War while aboard the USS Rogers. Includes topics related to war conflict, moving from New York to California; and Johnson and Goodford's newlywed sentiments. By 1976, Johnson has left the navy, and has moved ot New York to work towards a career in the securities industry.

GLC09606

5 May 1966

Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 5, 1966. Pertains to delays on signing on the house due to red tape delaying the lawyers. She states she is mentally exhausted and that she longs to see Bill again, "to reach out and know [struck: you are real]."

GLC09606.08

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

2 March 1939

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Workmen's Comp.

Typed document signed

Title: Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)

One petition entitled, "Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)" Petition 79,061, dated March 2, 1939. The document relays that the claim petition will be heard by Thomas Lawly, referee, on Tuesday, March 7, 1939 at 10:30am. It notes that if Leonard fails to appear, the petition will be disposed of.

GLC09611.007.01

26 May 1939

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Workmen's Comp.

Typed document signed

Title: [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg, Petition 80,320]

One petition entitled, "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg" Petition 80,320, dated May 26, 1939. The document states that Homer L. Kreide, Esq. appeared on behalf of the claimant and John B. Pearsin, Esq. appeared on behalf of the defendant. The "Findings of Fact," section of the document relays that Leonard Eugene Graeff was employed by the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company as a messenger boy with a weekly average wage of $8.75. On September 23, 1938, Leonard was assigned to the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in…

GLC09611.007.02

9 June 1939

Forqusto, John R., fl. 1939

Typed letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One document from John R. Forquato to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 9, 1939. Document details the compensation offered to Leonard in the workers compensation case against the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company. The decision of referee Thomas Lawly is final unless an appeal is taken to the Workmen's Compensation Board. The document totals the compensation due to Leonard as $247.57. For each week of delay interest of .28 cents accrues. The instructions for making an appeal of the decision are located on the rear of the document.

GLC09611.007.03

10 April 1939

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workmen's Comp.

Postcard

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One postcard from Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workmen's Compensation to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 10, 1939. The postcard acknowledges Leonard's claim petition and assigns it No. 80,320, and the assigned referee is Thomas Lawly.

GLC09611.007.04

November 4, 1769

Wentworth, H., fl. 1769

Printed document signed

Title: [Legal writ to Sheriff of New Hampshire]

This document is a printed mandate made in the name of King George III. It was written and signed in Portsmouth, N.H on 4 November 1769. It is a legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in court.

GLC03657.01

12 January 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for the Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document is an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. This document includes a list of the districts within the scope of the Act's requests and numbers the militiamen that are to be raised from each town and county. These men, numbering 1354, were to be enlisted for a period of three years.

GLC03657.02

14 April 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act in addition to, and alteration of an Act passed the twelth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, entitled An Act for Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document accompanying an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an alteration to an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It allows towns and counties to muster men for their quotas in whatever manner they feel is most expedient. It creates a committee to oversee this process.

GLC03657.03

27 June 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act in addition to Two several Acts of this State passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up the State's Quota of the Continental Army.

This document is an Act in addition to two several Acts of this state passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up this state's quota of the Continental Army. It mentions the Act passed on 12 January 1781 and further assigns officers to oversee recruitment for each company mustered.

GLC03657.04

28 November 1781

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.

This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing the new government.

GLC03657.05

21 March 1782

New Hampshire. General Assembly

Document

Title: An Act for raising and compleating this State's Quota of the Continental Army

This document is an Act for raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It includes an updated list of towns and counties with numbers of men to be mustered from each, including those which are considered "delinquent" and have not mustered their men.

GLC03657.06

circa 1783

Document

Title: A Schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783.

A schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783. Records movements and stations throughout the months between the aforementioned years. Begins with the battle of Lexington in 1775.

GLC03657.07

8 September 1791

Document

Title: Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War

This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.

GLC03657.08

1947-1989

Various

Header Record

Title: [Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from organizations advocating for Civil Rights such as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Southern Regional Council. Bulk of items belong to groups opposing Civil Rights. Documents highlight legal battles in Southern states related to police brutality against African-Americans, responses to the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing of 1963, anti-…

GLC09641

circa 2 January 1912

Photograph

Title: Photograph of a man

GLC03579.02

circa 2 January 1912

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a man]

GLC03579.03

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

1939-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [Legal and bank documents of Leonard Eugene Graeff] [Decimalized .01-.06]

Four items regarding the Workers Compensation case of "Leonard Eugene Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)." There are two cashed checks to Leonard Eugene Graeff from Susan Prowell Graeff, dated January 26, 1959 and January 14, 1963.

GLC09611.007

30 December 1959

Keane, William B., fl. 1973

Typed letter

Title: to Allen Snipes

One letter from William B. Keane to Allen Snipes dated December 30, 1959. Keane writes to thank Snipes for his assistance in a court case that he feels was won due to photographs Snipes took at the scene.

GLC09613.02.0017.03

14 July 1954

Snipes, Allen, fl. 1973

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from Allen Snipes to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 14, 1954. The article is about Allen Snipes' photography company which serves attorneys. It also provides a brief biography of Snipes including his time in the Army during World War II, and as an Associated Press photographer.

GLC09613.02.0017.04

1969

Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730

Pamphlet

Title: The Selling of Joseph: A Memorial

One handbook entitled, "The Selling of Joseph: A Memorial," printed by The University of Massachusetts Press dated 1969. Item was originally printed in 1700 as a declaration against slavery. Also includes a biography of Sewall, his interest in anti-slavery and information on the enslaved man, Adam.

GLC09640.323

1876

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of eight items relating to the election of 1876 [Decimalized .01-.08]

A collection of eight items related to electoral voting in Florida during in 1876 presidential election. The main concern was who was entitled to vote as electors, and the procedure for appointing the citizens as electors.

GLC09769

4 May 1969

Legg, W. Dorr, 1904-1994

Broadside

Title: "Communications...Step One!"

One handout entitled, "Communications...Step One!" Item is an invitation to a panel discussion at Baces Hall in Hollywood, California dated May 4, 1969. Purpose of meeting was to discuss social attitudes of homosexuality perceived by the church and law. Also to discuss police raids of bars and what the law can do to protect queer people. Guest panelists featured Councilman Paul Lamport, Rev. Alex Smith, a psychiatrist Richard Parlour, a lawyer, Herbert Selwyn and founder of One Inc., W. Dorr Legg.

GLC09867