July 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Typed letter signed

Title: [Commemorative images of Apollo 11's lunar landing]

One promotional image commemorating Apollo 11's lunar mission dated July 1969. Item imprints portraits of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut patch, and declaration signed by the three astronauts and President Richard Nixon.

GLC09799.18

1791

Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833

Pamphlet

Title: The Debate on a Motion For the Abolition of the Slave Trade, In the House of Commons

JB00217

1920

Cream of Wheat

Advertisement

Title: He Sho' Thinks He's Hidin'

One undated tin plaque advertising Cream of Wheat. Image contains minstrel imagery of a Black chef with a small white child hiding. Tag line reads, "He sho' thinks he's hidin.'"

GLC09779.01

15 November 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Where Missile Delivered Simulated Hydrogen Warhead

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated November 15, 1957. Shows a map of the lower half of the United States, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Panama Canal, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Trinidad, Guyana, Portugal, Spain, Azores, Morocco, Canary Islands, Algeria, Libya, French West Africa, Nigeria, and the Ascension Island. There is a dashed line from Cape Canaveral to the Ascension Island that is marked as 5,000 miles. According to the attached press release the photo is a map showing the route of the intercontinental missile, Snark. The air force said the launch was…

GLC09677.44

1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Ma-In-Law Steals Show From New Head of USIA

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated 1957. Shows President Eisenhower smiling and greeting a woman. The attached press release states that the woman in the photo is Mrs. John T. Martin, the mother-in-law of George V. Allen. He was being sworn is as the head of the United States Information Agency. The date has been approximated based on when George V. Allen became the head of the U.S.I.A. The back of the photo is stamped with International News Photo information

GLC09677.17

1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Norwegian King at Father's Memorial Service

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated 1957. Shows King Olav V, wearing a general's uniform and walking with his son Prince Harald and daughter, Princess Astrid to a memorial service. The service is for his father Haakon VII. According to the attached press release this is the first time Olav appeared in public as the monarch. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information

GLC09677.18

1958

Various

Header Record

Title: George E. Stringfellow Photograph and letter. [Decimalized .01-.02]

One photograph of George E. Stringfellow and letter concerning Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, dated 1958

GLC09677.45

1958

Photograph

Title: George E. Stringfellow

One photograph dated 1958. A portrait of George E. Stringfellow in a suit and bow tie. He is also wearing the traditional fez of the Shriner organization. He has various Masonic and Shriner medals attached to his suit pocket.

GLC09677.45.01

5 May 1931

A.A. Signs, fl. 1931

Sign

Title: We Serve Colored, Carry Out Only

One sign dated May 5, 1931. Text says, "We Serve Colored Only, Carry Out Only." Printed by A.A. Signs.

GLC09779.02

1958

Saunders, George M., fl. 1958

Typed letter

Title: to New York City Mecca Temple

One letter from George M. Saunders, the Imperial Recorder, to New York City's Mecca Temple dated 1958. The letter concerns George E. Stringfellow's visit to the Mecca Temple on June 17th. He notes that Stringfellow will be there one day. He will be hosted by Donald P. Sherman, and the temple's 4,757 members. The letter also contains a biography of Stringfellow, and notes his various accomplishments. Letter is on "The Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children" stationary.

GLC09677.45.02

1 August 1929

B & B Sign Co., fl. 1929

Sign

Title: Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

GLC09779.03

1 August 1929

B & B Sign Co., fl. 1929

Sign

Title: Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

GLC09779.04

14 July 1931

Ace Sign Company

Sign

Title: Colored Must Sit in Balcony

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Colored Must Sit in Balcony." Printed by Ace Sign Company. According to the text on item, it was likely hung in the Grand Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.

GLC09779.05

25 June 1958

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Navy Releases Drawing of World's Largest Sub

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated June 25, 1958. Shows a drawing of the world's largest submarine named the Triton. According to the embedded press release the Triton will displace 5,450 tons of water, is 447 feet long and has a beam of 37 feet. The Triton is also powered by two nuclear reactors. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information

GLC09677.47

29 August 1958

United Press International

Photograph

Title: In Newport

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated August 29, 1958. Shows President Eisenhower waving his hat. According to the attached press release Eisenhower is at his summer White House on Fort Adams, Rhode Island. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information

GLC09677.48

14 July 1931

Sign

Title: Drinking Fountain, White, Colored

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Drink Fountain, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could drink water separately.

GLC09779.06

1929

Sign

Title: Restrooms, White, Colored

One sign dated 1929. Text says, "Restrooms, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could use bathrooms separately at L&N Railroad stations in Louisville, Kentucky.

GLC09779.07

29 August 1958

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Taipei

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated August 29, 1958. Shows the Chinese Youth Combat Training Corps carrying flags followed by the Combat Girls Band. The embedded press release states "Latest developments on this Nationalist stronghold, due to off-shore Island bombardment by Chinese reds, included statement by nationalist Prem. Chen Cheng, calling on the nation 8/29 to 'prepare for any crisis,' including the bombing of Taipei." The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information

GLC09677.49

1919

National Women Suffrage Association

Sign

Title: Let Women Vote

One sign dated 1919. Text says, "Let Women Vote." Printed by the National Women Suffrage Association.

GLC09779.08

1 September 1958

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: National Guard Units March in Legion Parade

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated September 1, 1958. Shows parade of military troops marching. According to the embedded press release the parade kicks off the annual American Legion national convention. The parade was expected to last 12 hours and have over 30,000 participants. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.50

30 October 1956

Lindlar, Walter, fl. 1958

Photograph

Title: Caskets for Civil War Victims [Hungarian Civil-War]

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated October 30, 1956. Shows two women looking at, and praying beside, a pile of five caskets. The attached press release reports that the women are residents of Magyarovar, a town in West Hungary, they are praying over the five caskets from the 88 villagers who were shot before the town was taken over by Anti-Communist forces. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.10

1958

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Mother Nature Takes in Washing

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated 1958. Shows a wash line hanging from a tree. The clothing dips into the water due to the Passaic River flooding over the banks.

GLC09677.46

1995

Morgan, Monica, fl. 1995

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of Rosa Parks]

One black and white portrait of Rosa Parks dated 1995.

GLC09778.01

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of Rosa Parks]

One undated black and white photograph of Rosa Parks at a microphone.

GLC09778.02

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of Rosa Parks]

One undated color candid photograph of Rosa Parks with carnation brooch pinned to her blouse.

GLC09778.03