1967

Allee, Ann Silver, 1904-1984

Pamphlet

Title: Every Child Has a Gift, Tribute to Margaret S. Douglas

One pamphlet entitled, "Every Child Has a Gift," dated 1967. Compiled by Ann Silver Allee and Juanita J. Saddler in honor of Margaret S. Douglas. Recounts Douglas's childhood, education and activism.

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February 1940

Dunbar Community League

Pamphlet

Title: Sociological Survey of the Negro Population

One survey entitled, "Sociological Survey of the Negro Population" printed by the Dunbar Community League dated February 1940. Updating a previous survey from 1921 regarding the black population in Springfield, Massachusetts. Contains statistics on population by districts, occupations, churches, social and charity organizations, education, political interest, disease and mortality rates, housing, crime, welfare and interracial relationships in the community. One of the conclusions made from the survey was, "That the real social tragedy of the Negro in Springfield, as elsewhere in New England…

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1968

Spiegel, John P., 1911-1991

Pamphlet

Title: The Social and Psychological Dynamics of Militant Negro Activism: A Preliminary Report

One reprint of an essay "The Social and Psychological Dynamics of Militant Negro Activism: A Preliminary Report," by John P. Spiegel dated 1968. Essay pertains to origin of African Americans mobilizing activism groups and their leaders.

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March 1967

Ebony, fl. 1967

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Life Membership Story

One issue of Ebony dated March 1967 entitled, "The NAACP Life Membership Story." Reprinted by the NAACP. Includes a profile of Kivie Kaplan, a main funder for the NAACP, who would be retiring from the post. Sammy Davis Jr. took over as life membership chairman from Kaplan. Photo essay includes images of staff members of the NAACP.

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1934

Engels, Friedrich, 1820-1895

Pamphlet

Title: The British Labor Movement.

One small press printing of "The British Labor Movement," by Frederick Engels dated 1934. Contains articles printed in The Labor Standard related to labor rights. Includes essays such as, "A Fair Day's Wage," "Trade Unions," "Labor Party" and others.

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June 1952

National Community Relations Advisory Council

Pamphlet

Title: Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts

One pamphlet entitled, "Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts," dated June 1952. Printed by the National Community Relations Advisory Council. Writing pertains to housing laws cost, racial discrimination, public housing, effects of legislation on housing and other legal battles.

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1967

Ernst, Bessie Williams, 1931-?

Pamphlet

Title: Soulful Reflections on the Detroit Riot.

One collection of poems entitled, "Soulful Reflections on the Detroit Riot," by Bessie Williams Ernst dated 1967. Poems reflect on racial discrimination against African Americans and the occurrences of Detroit Riots between July 23-31.

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1968

Farleigh Dickinson University

Pamphlet

Title: Charles Aston exhibit, 1968-1969.

One program exhibit sponsored by Farleigh Dickinson University featuring paintings and sculptures by Charles Aston. Artwork was displayed at the Gallery of Modern Art Including the Huntington Hartford Collection. Includes a biographical sketch of Alston and catalogue of artworks featured in the exhibit.

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November 1941

Federal Housing Administration

Pamphlet

Title: A Handbook on Urban Redevelopment for Cities in the United States

One pamphlet entitled "A Handbook on Urban Redevelopment for Cities in the United States," dated November 1941. Printed by the Federal Housing Administration. Item includes recommendations for housing programs in impoverished metropolitan areas. The administration released studies of infrastructure, zones, public spaces, and implementation of a plan to improve areas.

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November 1941

Federal Housing Administration

Pamphlet

Title: A Handbook on Urban Redevelopment for Cities in the United States

Insert from "A Handbook on Urban Redevelopment For Cities in the United States." States the purpose of the handbook, and underlying principles, organization, and suggestions to the reader to further understand contents of the handbook.

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1944

Foot, Michael, 1913-2010

Pamphlet

Title: Did you read Your M.P.? Brendan & Beverly

One book entitled, "Brendan & Beverly" by "Cassius" (Michael Foot) reimagining a conversation between a Neville Chamberlain supporter and a Winston Churchill supporter. They are characterized as Mr. Tadpole and Mr. Taper seen in a previous book by Foot.

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September 1971

Ford Foundation

Pamphlet

Title: A Decent Place to Live

One pamphlet entitled, "A Decent Place to Live" printed by the Ford Foundation dated September 1971. Writings pertain to housing development, public housing, funding, housing integration, and grants between 1958-1970. Note on cover of pamphlet states, "Read carefully pp. 14-16 and back page." This discusses the impact of the National Comittee Against Discrimination in Housing.

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April 1958

Williams, Chester S., 1907-1992

Pamphlet

Title: One Nation Indivisible; An American Dialogue on Race Relations and the Law

One pamphlet entiteld, "One Nation Indivisible; An American Dialogue on Race Relations and the Law," by Oliver Allen and Chester S. Williams dated 1958. Pertains to African American migration through the United States; labor and racial discrimination; and African Americans as consumers.

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1963

McMahan, Ian D., fl. 1963

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro in White Suburbia

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in White Suburbia: Community Power vs. Human Rights," by Ian D. McMahan dated 1963. Printed by Freedom of Residence Foundation, Inc. Pertains to the history of segregation in housing and the legal implications of it. Highlights suburbs that were predominately white such as Western Springs, Illinois and Milpitas, California.

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1965

Geneve African Institute

Pamphlet

Title: Geneve-Afrique [Volume IV, No. 2. (1965)]

One pamphlet entitled "Geneve-Africa, Volume IV, No.2," dated 1965. Published by the Geneve African Institute. Front cover contains note ascribed to James W. Ivy that the pamphlet was recovered from the League of Nations archives. Includes a forward about the the Second Pan African and the League of Nations Congress meeting by Frank L. Schoell. Text mentions Marcus Garvey, W.E.B du Bois, the Ku Klux Klan. Written in French.

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16 October 1972

Harvard University

Pamphlet

Title: The First Three Years of the Afro-American Studies Department, 1969-1972

One pamphlet entitled, "The First Three Years of the Afro-American Studies Department, 1969-1972," published by the Faculty of Arts & Sciences at Harvard University dated October 16, 1972. Includes the accomplishments of the department, needs, appendixes of students' comments, faculty members and other projects.

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1954

Himes, Joseph S., 1908-1991

Pamphlet

Title: Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation

One pamphlet entitled, "Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation," by Joseph S. Himes dated 1954. Himes observes communities' methodology to organize and mobilize in the United States. One example is the Tennessee Valley Authority group which formed as a result of the problematic river valleys along Tennessee and Mississippi borders. Provides an overview of the symbol that the organization represents.

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1944

His Majesty's Stationery Office

Pamphlet

Title: Demonstration Houses

One pamphlet entitled, "Demonstration Houses," dated 1944. Printed by His Majesty's Stationery Office. Gives patterns used to build demonstration houses and flats erected in Northolt.

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1943

His Majesty's Stationery Office

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the British Council, 1943-1944

One booklet entitled, "Report of the British Council, 1943-1944," dated 1943. Report contains accomplishments completed by the British Council overseas and domestically. Contains images of activities such as English classes in foreign countries, surgery, British leaders meeting with international leaders.

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July 1952

United States. Housing and Home Finance Agency

Pamphlet

Title: Housing of the Nonwhite Population, 1940-1950

One pamphlet entitled, "Housing of the Nonwhite Population, 1940 to 1950," dated July 1952. Printed by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Provides statistics of population by residence, household income, employment status, varieties of dwelling units and conditions of housing.

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13 December 1959

Panuch, J. Anthony, 1900-1975

Pamphlet

Title: Relocation in New York City; Special Report to Mayor Robert F. Wagner

One pamphlet entitled, "Relocation in New York City: Special Report to Mayor Robert F. Wagner," by J. Anthony Panuch dated December 15, 1959. Report was due to a sudden relocation throughout the city resulting in tenant rights not being enforced. Writing requests a connection between the community and the local government to ensure a safe and working environment.

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November 1980

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: In Recognition; alumni donor list from Howard University

One pamphlet entitled, "In Recognition; alumni donor list from Howard University," dated November 1980. Contains a donor list of alumni who funded Howard University. Includes a letter from Roger D. Estep, vice president for Development and University Relations.

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30 June 1983

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: Alumni Contributions to Howard University

One pamphlet entitled "Alumni Contributions to Howard University, July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983." Contains a list of donor members in tiers and amount donated to the college for the year.

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January 1977

Howard University Press, 1972-2011

Pamphlet

Title: New Directions: The Howard University Magazine [Vol. 4, No.1]

One issue of the January 1977 copy of New Directions. Contains editorials; a feature on Mordecai Wyatt Johnson; and Somalia's transition from revolutionary state into functioning government. Includes photo essays and poetry.

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April 1978

Howard University Press, 1972-2011

Pamphlet

Title: New Directions: The Howard University Magazine [Vol. 5, No.2]

One issue of New Directions, the Howard University Magazine, "April 1978, Vol. 5, No.2." Articles in this issue pertain to building genealogy, parenting and discussing sexual development with children, tribute to Mordecai Wyatt Johnson, student monitoring, among other topics.

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