1947

The National Urban League

Comic book

Title: Negro Heroes. [No. 1]

Issue number one of the comic book called Negro Heroes. This comic features biographies of famous and influential African Americans. The people featured in this issue are, George Washington Carver, Mary McLeod Bethune, Paul Robeson, Matt Henson, Charles French, Charles Davis and Charles Thomas. Each person has a few pages dedicated to their story.

GLC09639.01

1948

The National Urban League

Comic book

Title: Negro Heroes. [No. 2]

Issue number two of the comic book called Negro Heroes. This comic features biographies of famous and influential African Americans. This issue is also called the summer issue. The people featured in this issue are, Booker T. Washington, the men of the 784th Tank Battalion, Toussaint L'Overture, Mabel K. Staupers, Jackie Robinson, Sadie T. M. Alexander, and Sugar Chile Robinson. Each person has a few pages dedicated to their story.

GLC09639.02

1919

Renesch Company, fl. 1919

Poster

Title: True Blue

"Uplift" poster sold to African American families with relatives in the service during World War I. This poster features a family with a young girl, a young boy, a baby and the wife, looking at a fireplace and mantle. Above the mantle is a picture of a soldier surrounded by pictures of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Woodrow Wilson. There is also a small banner with a blue star on a white field bordered in red hanging in a window visible in the background. The caption on the bottom declares "True Blue".

GLC09644

1941

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Header Record

Title: Photographs of Tuskegee Airfield and Tuskegee Airmen taken during training [Decimalized .001-.145]

An archive of images related to the Tuskegee Airmen Training Facility in Alabama dated 1941 to 1945. Images portray life at the Air Field in Alabama.

GLC09645

1943

United States. Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Twice a Patriot!

Poster reads, "Twice a patriot! ex-private Obie Bartlett lost left arm -- Pearl Harbor -- released Dec., 1941 -- now at work welding in a west coast shipyard." Shows a photograph of Obie Bartlett holding a welding torch and wearing an uplifted welder's mask with a shipyard visible behind him. On the bottom of the poster is a quote that reads, "Sometimes I feel my job here is as important as the one I had to leave."

GLC09646

February 1, 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 1, 1976. Bill writes that he just returned from New Jersey and that he will write again to tell Roseann about it the next day. He mentions more food prices, this time for fast food. He signs his letter "I love you so much, Bill."

GLC09606.31

February 2, 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 2, 1976. Pertains to a visit to New Jersey the day before. He reminisces about acquaintances of theirs and places they had visited together. He mentions he went to a real estate office. He was interested in a property and enclosed a business card for the White Sands Motel where they had once stayed. He describes how Seton Hall has changed and how he tried to see the Drama Director, Gil Rathburn, in order to find out about a friend, Ron Young. Mentions names of new residents and visits to old friends he made in Packanack…

GLC09606.32

February 4, 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann (Love)

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 4, 1976. Visited the World Trade Center during lunch. He mentions access to PATH train was below the towers. Describes the cold weather in New York which reached -48 degrees. He remarks that his training in the securities program of has been a "BIG WASTE OF TIME." His classmates have also voiced their discontent. He mentions that Merril Lynch "is sensitive to this area and realizes that changes must be made," adding that an ameliorative process has begun to take place. Unfortunately, it will not be in time for his class to…

GLC09606.33

February 5, 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann (Love)

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 5, 1976. Writes about snow in New York, visiting Rockefeller Plaza and St. Patrick's Cathedral. He bought a crystal decanter for mutual acquaintances at Tiffany's. Bill writes that he watched the Olympics and hadn't watched a hockey game all week. Expresses that he wished he could be with Roseann in California.

GLC09606.34

February 6, 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann (Love)

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 6, 1976. Bill writes that he is traveling by train to Maryland over the weekend, although he really does not wish to. He is afraid he may "never see Norm alive again." Bill wishes Roseann "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SWEETHEART," for their tenth anniversary. He is happy to have received three letters from her. Adds that he has not gone on any excursions due to lack of money.

GLC09606.35

8 February 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he watched "Mutiny on the Bounty" this evening. He is spending time at his parents' house in Maryland and writes about his dinner and the family that surrounds him. After everyone leaves for the night, he is glad to have time to himself. He writes that he wants to go home and is excited that in one week's time he will be able to do so.

GLC09606.36

8 February 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he left late from his visit to Bernie's, causing him to miss his train. Today he attended Mass with his mother, Norm, Kathye and John and then went to his Aunt Cass'. Bill mentions his mother's ulcer which caused her to feel "bad all day." He describes his visit to Bernie's as depressing and although he loves his family, he is glad they do not live very close to them.

GLC09606.37

10 February 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 10, 1976. Bill writes that while working on his sales plan, a friend called to invite him to play bridge. Remarks that despite not playing for a long time he was still good at the game. Is looking forward to seeing Roseann soon.

GLC09606.38

10 February 1976

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 10, 1976. Bill writes that soon he will once again hold Roseann in his arms. "Roseann, my Roseann. Every breath I take, I take for you....Because we are one, now and forever," he avows.

GLC09606.39

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American Soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 13th Calvary.

GLC09612.01

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American Soldier posing in front of a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck. In the background there is a US Army fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 116, and certified for 18 ton bridges. Due to insignia the soldier is a private.

GLC09612.02

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American Soldier working under the hood of a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier working under the hood of a fuel truck. Due to insignia the soldier is a private, part of the 3rd armor division, called Spearhead. From the name plate just visible the soldiers last name is Lawson.

GLC09612.03

1961

Photograph

Title: [Two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck]

A photograph of two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck. One soldier is waving at the camera, as he shakes the other soldier's hand.

GLC09612.04

1961

Photograph

Title: [Two African American soldiers posing with a fuel truck]

A photograph of two African American soldiers posing with a fuel truck. One soldier is leaning on the cab while the second is sitting behind the wheel and leaning out the window. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 104.

GLC09612.05

24 March 1961

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a tank]

A photograph of a tank. The tank is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. There is also a date stamped on the back of this photo.

GLC09612.06

1961

Photograph

Title: [Soldier posing beside a fuel truck]

A photograph of a soldier posing beside a fuel truck, he is holding a tool. The soldier's last name is Jolly based on what you can read of his name plate. He is also a private with the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.

GLC09612.07

1961

Photograph

Title: [US Army Fuel truck parked in front of a Army bowling alley]

A photograph of a US Army Fuel truck parked in front of a Army bowling alley.

GLC09612.08

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American soldier posing on a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier posing standing on the ledge of an Army fuel truck.

GLC09612.09

24 March 1961

Photograph

Title: [Two African American soldiers stacking fuel cans]

A photograph of two African American soldiers stacking fuel cans, in the background there is a fuel truck. The soldier stacking is being watched by a Sergeant.

GLC09612.10

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier posing in front of a fuel truck. His last name is Lawson based on his name plate. Lawson is a private in the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.

GLC09612.11