13 November 1789

unknown, fl. 1789

Letter

Title: Extract of a letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Philadelphia

One unaddressed letter dated November 13, 1789. Pertains to the firing of Baltimore's Postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard. The author describes Goddard's work ethic as superior and satisfactory to all in Baltimore. Also describes her successor, Colonel John White as being able to attain the position through political manipulation. Mentions Goddard's financial situation in the wake of her job loss.

GLC09756.01

circa 1920-1940

unknown, fl. 1920-1940

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of man with horse in Texas]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of a man posed with a horse. On the reverse is a note that reads, "Jim Kay's Horse Dan Patch & Hiram Grisby in Texas."

GLC09724.09

23 December 1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Autograph letter

Title: to his excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States

One letter addressed to George Washington from Mary Katherine Goddard dated December 23, 1789. Pertains to reinstating Mary Katherine Goddard as the Postmaster General in Baltimore. Claims that she had not committed misconduct in her position. and should therefore not be forcibly removed by Postmaster General Samuel Osgood.

GLC09756.02

circa 1930-1940

unknown, fl. 1930-1940

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of two African American men]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of two African American men posed together. They are both wearing suits and hats. The man on the right holds a cane.

GLC09724.10

23 December 1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Autograph document

Title: A schedule of the monies received in quarterly payments, at the Baltimore post-office

One copy of a schedule for monies addressed to George Washington dated December 23, 1789. Contains a list of quarterly payments made at the Baltimore Post Office between January 1776 to April 1781. This was included in her case of evidence to support her reinstatement to her position as Baltimore postmaster after Samuel Osgood dismissed her. See GLC01747 for George Washington's letter on her removal.

GLC09756.03

12 November 1789

Various

Document signed

Title: to Samuel Osgood, Postmaster General of New York

One petition addressed to Samuel Osgood dated November 12, 1789. A statement details that the signers felt obligated to petition on behalf of Goddard to have her reinstated as postmaster. 235 prominent citizens of Baltimore signed the petition.

GLC09756.04

circa 1939-1945

unknown, fl. 1939-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of four African Americans at Prince Hall Shriners event]

One undated black and white photograph of four African Americans. Image is of two men in military uniforms sitting with two women at a table. There are names written on the bottom edge identifying the individuals (from left to right) as Glen, Kaye, Euclyn, and Teddy. A crowd of people is in the background. Several people in the background wear fez hats embroidered with the Prince Hall Shriners insignia.

GLC09724.11

April 1906

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Stereocard

Title: Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama

One stereocard entitled, "Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama," dated April 1906. Reverse side of stereocard identifies the people photographed (from first row right to left, then second row left to right), Charles W. Eliot, Andrew Carnegie, Booker T. Washington, Robert C. Ogden, George McAneny, J.G. Phelps Stokes, Reverend Lyman Abbott, and H.B. Trissell. The text states that the photograph took place on the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute. Also includes the biography of Booker T. Washington.

GLC09726.02

1902

Pach Bros.

Photograph

Title: Dr. Booker T. Washington

One photograph of Booker T. Washington taken by Pach Bros dated 1902. The image is labeled, "Dr. Booker T. Washington."

GLC09726.01

6 September 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Normal School Life

One wirephoto entitled, "Normal School Life," taken by the Associated Press dated September 6, 1957. Image is of students known as "Little Rock Nine" and National Guardsmen in front of Little Rock Central High School. Wire transfer information states that the Arkansas National Guard was ordered by Governor Orval Faubus to prevent from Black students successfully integrating on the first day of school.

GLC09731.01

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

21 September 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Getting Ready for School Monday

One wirephoto entitled, "Getting Ready for School Monday," taken by Associated Press dated September 21, 1957. Image is of a gardener in front of Little Rock Central High School. Wire transfer information states that man pictured is Ashley Williams, yardman at Little Rock Central High School.

GLC09731.02

September 23, 1957

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Little Rock

One telephoto entitled, "Little Rock," taken by UPI dated September 23, 1957. Image is of three police officers carrying a man by his hands and feet. Wire transfer information states that riots had taken place after nine Black students were blocked from entering Little Rock Central High School.

GLC09731.03

20 February 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Halts Night March

One wirephoto entitled, "Halts Night March," taken by Associated Press dated February 20, 1965. Image is of religious leaders talking to civil rights activists. Wire transfer information states that Selma Public Safety Director Wilson Baker spoke to Black activists and other religious leaders after leaving A.M.E. Methodist Church. The march was called off to avoid further injuries.

GLC09734.02

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

25 September 1957

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Little Rock, Ark.

One telephoto entitled "Little Rock, Ark.," taken by UPI dated September 25, 1957. Image is of the Little Rock Nine being escorted into Central High School by the National Guard. Wire transfer information states that paratroopers escroted nine Black students safely into the school. Story reported by UPI correspondent Louis Cassels.

GLC09731.04

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

1884

Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884

Header Record

Title: [Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith][Decimalized .01-.02]

Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith dated 1884. Consists of a pamphlet created to oppose Grover Cleveland's stance on food adulteration during his presidential election. Also includes a letter requesting payment for creating this pamphlet.

GLC09762

1946

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Printed document signed

Title: to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note to Robert L. Stone on behalf of the President and the United States for serving in the war. Signed by Harry Truman.

GLC09620.200

1 December 2015

Dole, Robert J., 1923-?

Typed document signed

Title: to Sheila Stone

A thank you note from Bob Dole for a copy of "Letters in a Box." He enclosed a copy of his own war memoir, GLC09620.347. It is signed by Bob Dole. A note with the collection states "Dick Button introduced me to his friend John Zentay, a Washington D.C. lawyer who was a good friend of Bob Dole's. John asked up to send Senator Dole a copy of our book and in return he sent me his back (inscribed) and this letter."

GLC09620.213

12 October 1863

Document signed

Title: [$100,000 receipt to Thomas W. Brent]

Notice of receipt for Confederate Naval Officer Thomas W. Brent for "the sum of one hundred thousand dollars on account of Navy department." Signed by the assistant pay master of Navy.

GLC03079.02

7 May 1864

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Document signed

Title: [Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to report to Savannah, GA]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post in Mobile, Alabama and proceed to Savannah, Georgia for service. Signature by captain in charge Robert E. Lee.

GLC03079.03

7 January 1865

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Document signed

Title: [Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to await orders for placement]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post at Savannah, Georgia, and await further instruction from the department for his next placement. Stamp on bottom lefthand corner reads: "Quarter Masters Dept, Augusta. G.A." Signed by captain in charge Robert E. Lee. Docket on verso.

GLC03079.04

8 September 1866

Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

GLC03079.05