December 1957

Hassler, Alfred, 1910-1991

Comic book

Title: Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story

One comic book entitled, "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story," written by Alfred Hassler dated December 1957. Illustrations by Sy Barry. The item includes instances of nonviolent resistance. Includes images of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mahatma Gandhi. Published by the Fellowship of Reconciliation.

GLC09962

December 1957

Hassler, Alfred, 1910-1991

Comic book

Title: Martin Luther King y la Historia de Montgomery

One comic book entitled, "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story," written by Alfred Hassler dated December 1957. Illustrations by Sy Barry. The item includes instances of nonviolent resistance. Includes images of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mahatma Gandhi. Written in Spanish. Same as GLC09962. Published by Fellowship of Reconciliation.

GLC09963

Manuscript document

Title: Civil War muster roll for the 7th Corps D'Afrique, Company C

GLC09964

circa 1872-1874

Nicholls, J.W., fl. 1872-1874

Header Record

Title: [Documents related to payments owed by Civil War soldiers, 1872-1874][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of five documents dated approximately 1872-1874. Items are related to the payments owed from members of the 10th U.S. Cavalry and 24th U.S. Infantry following the Civil War. Signed primarily by the Paymaster, J.W. Nicholls.

GLC09965

June 1916

W.H., Horne, Co., fl. 1916

Photograph

Title: [10th Cavalrymen who were captured at the Battle of Carrizal]

One photograph dated approximately June 1916 of the 10th Cavalry of the United States Army who were captured at the Battle of Carrizal during World War I. It is also noted that they were released by the Mexican Army. Pictured by W.H. Horne Co.

GLC09966

1935-1945

Various

Header Record

Title: [Items related to African American soldiers during World War II, 1935-1945][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of four items dated 1941-1945. Pertains to African American soldiers serving during World War II. Consists of a photograph of a Buffalo soldier, a photograph of a platoon of African American soldiers and two booklets related to African Americans serving in the military.

GLC09967

1906-2000

Various

Header Record

Title: [Printed materials related to African Americans in Oklahoma, 1906-2000][Decimalized .01-.06]

Collection of printed materials and letters pertaining to history of Black people in Oklahoma dated 1906-2000.

GLC09968

11 July 1896

The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927

Newspaper

Title: The Freeman [Volume 8, No. 29 (July 11, 1896)]

One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis dated July 11, 1896. Contains news highlighting contributions of the Black communities in Indiana. Front page contains a portrait of Booker T. Washington who had just graduated from Harvard University. Provides new on local events, updates of local citizens, beauty advertisements, advertisements for schools that were not segregated, funeral of Harriet Beacher Stowe, and a column entitled, "Race Gleanings," which highlighted the contributions of different individuals and organizations in the south.

GLC09969

2001

Okeke, Stephen, fl. 2001

Object

Title: Bust of Marcus Garvey

One bust of Marcus Garvey sculpted by Nigerian artist, Stephen Okeke dated 2001. Bust is made of plaster and gilt paint.

GLC09970

16 October 1897

The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927

Newspaper

Title: The Freeman [Volume 9, No. 32 (October 16, 1897)]

One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis, Indiana dated October 16, 1897. Contains news related to Black communities in Indiana: the erection of a new church and community programs planned, advertisements, cartoons, book reviews, serials, farming, theater showings and other events.

GLC09971

16 October 1944

Leonard, Joseph S., fl. 1944

Typed document

Title: [Memorandum to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces for an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey]

One memorandum addressed to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces dated October 16, 1944. Pertains to an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Details include amount of men at Fort Dix, reports on integration and if there had been any discrimination either through duties or services provided to the men. Also reports on the poor conditions at Fort Dix.

GLC09972

1951-1992

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection related to the civil rights struggle for African Americans][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of four items related to the civil rights struggle for African Americans dated 1951-1992. Consists of three booklets and one pin related to the beating of Rodney King. Booklets are a range of publications that were printed by the government and media.

GLC09973

1947-1956

Various

Header Record

Title: [Items related to segregation in the United States][Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two items related to segregation of African Americans in the United States dated 1947-1956. Consists of a booklet entitled, "Segregation on Common Carriers" by James Wallace and a Life magazine issue on segregation.

GLC09974

1 September 1955

The Mobile Register (Mobile, Ala.)

Newspaper

Title: The Mobile Register [No. 181 (September 1, 1955)]

One issue of The Mobile Register dated September 1, 1955. Front page includes an article related to the murder of Emmett Till. Article is entitled, "River Yields Body of Murdered Boy." Includes news related to local communities and politics.

GLC09975

29-30 August 1963

Various

Header Record

Title: Newspapers documenting 1963 March on Washington [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two newspapers documenting the 1963 March on Washington as well as local news. Includes an issue of the Pacific Stars and Stripes with a front page story on the March. It also contains articles on the Vietnam conflict, and the space program. The second newspaper is the El Paso Times with a front page story on the March. It also contains articles on local events and the space program.

GLC09976

1931-1935

Various

Header Record

Title: [Items related to police brutality and discrimination][Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection of three items related to police brutality and discrimination dated 1931-1935. Consists of two pages from separate issues of New Masses and a copy of "The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)." Newspaper clippings contain articles written from an anti-capitalist perspective, an includes pieces on the Chicago demonstration of 1931, the Scottsboro boys trial and treatment of Asian working class people.

GLC09977

circa 1925

Header Record

Title: Photographs of African American baseball players [Decimalized .01-.12]

A collection of 12 photographs of African American baseball players. The only identified player is Norman "Tweed" Webb who at the time played for the Broomer Tailors in the Tandy League. Some other teams/uniforms in the photos include Powell Grocery, Custodians P.S., and PWC.

GLC09978

16 October 1940

Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated October 16, 1940.

GLC09578.008

26 November 1940

Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated November 26, 1940.

GLC09578.009

9 December 1940

Siggemann, Sue, fl. 1940-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Sue Siggemann to Paul H. Lobik dated December 9, 1940.

GLC09578.010

1 March 1941

Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated March 1, 1941.

GLC09578.011

22 March 1941

Siggemann, Sue, fl. 1940-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Sue Siggemann to Paul H. Lobik dated March 22, 1941.

GLC09578.012

8 May 1941

Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated May 8, 1941.

GLC09578.013

31 May 1941

Loeb, Ludwig, fl. 1937-1943

Telegram

Title: to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One telegram from Ludwig M. and Minna M. Loeb to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated May 31, 1941.

GLC09578.014

19 July 1941

Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated July 19, 1941. Regarding her pending marriage to Darwin.

GLC09578.015