25 March 1944

Ellender, Allen J., 1890-1972

Printed document

Title: "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing"

One reprinting of a congressional record entitled, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender dated March 25, 1944. This printing was pulled form the proceedings of the 78th Congress's second session. Ellender addresses housing programs created before World War II for low-income households. States that he is opposed to abolishing the low-rent housing program.

GLC09640.339.02

2 June 1930

Seeley, Evelyn, fl. 1930

Newspaper clipping

Title: " 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'"

One newspaper article entitled, " 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'" written by Evelyn Seeley dated June 2, 1930. Article is feature on Richard B. Harrison, an actor performing a Broadway production of "The Green Pastures."

GLC09640.340

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973" dated 1973. Item includes event details from 1909 to 1973 of NAACP's involvement in Supreme Court cases, establishment of publications, leaders, civil rights actions, prison reform and award recipients.

GLC09640.172

20 May 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: 33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education

One pamphlet entitled, "33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education" printed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Item was printed in honor of the the Annual Civil Rights Institute. Contains a message from the Director-Counsel Julius L. Chamber, acknowledgments of sponsors, luncheon program, panel discussion schedules and an article reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's legal career and his critcism of the Constitution.

GLC09640.178

June 1940

National Resources Planning Board

Booklet

Title: The Structure of the American Economy

One report entitled, "The Structure of the American Economy," dated June 1940 printed by the National Resources Planning Board. Item was prepared based off a symposium of five speakers. Articles by the contributors relate to employment and economic policy.

GLC09640.191

March 1956

Bishop, Jim, fl. 1956

Pamphlet

Title: Dynamite in Dixie

One booklet entitled, "Dynamite in Dixie," written by Jim Bishop dated March1956. Item focuses on stories related to school desegregation in the Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. Provides a background on the formation of white supremacy; the process of integrating schools in Jackson, Mississippi. Includes school financial budgets, test score differences between segregated schools and integrated schools. Illustrations by Burris Jenkins Jr.

GLC09640.225

1861-1877

Maison, Basset, ?

Document

Title: [Paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ]

One undated paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ printed by Maison Basset. Front of the item contains a print of the sacred heart; reverse side is a printing of the prayer in French. Written in pencil is Stauffer's translation of the first few lines.

GLC07713.02.08

Circa June 13, 1865

Maison, Basset, ?

Document

Title: [Paper doilie of Saint Rose of de Lima]

One paper doilie of Saint Rose de Lima dated June 13. It contains the saint's portrait on the front, as well as, being addressed to "Ms. Stauffer." Reverse side contains biography of Saint Rose written in French. Also includes Stauffer's note asking an unaddressed recipient to visit the following week.

GLC07713.02.09

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Small card of embellished letters]

One sketch of an embellished letter "N" or "Z," on a blank calling card.

GLC07713.02.10

20 April 1870

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketch of Cast iron and Steel Rail]

One ink sketch of a cast iron, continous sill and steel rail dated April 20, 1870. Includes the measurements and scale size. Reverse side contains detailed information of the purpose of arms and crest.

GLC07713.02.11

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketches of various coats of arms]

One item consisting of sketches of various coats of arms. Front page contains one of lions and a male. Reverse side includes artwork of birds on the coat of arms.

GLC07713.02.12

1863

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: Peterson's Magazine [1863]

One front cover of Peterson's Magazine dated 1863. Front cover incldues a sketch of a dilipated castle byy moonlight and various vignettes surrounding this center piece. Reverse side of cover consists of a sketch of a woman brushing her teeth.

GLC07713.02.13

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketch of arms]

One illustration of coat and arms. Contains various sketches of an arm holding a chalice, a warrior, fleur de lis designs and Stauffer's signature.

GLC07713.02.14

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Tracing of George Washington]

One tracing of an engraving of George Washington. Includes a caption below the portrait, "Painted by Stewart, Engraved By Illman & Pillbrow."

GLC07713.02.15

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Watercolor sketches by Stauffer, skull and church]

One page extracted from Stauffer's sketchbook. Consists of watercolor sketches of a Lutheran Church in Manheim, Pennsylvania and on the reverse a watercolor of a skull. Parts of the skull are identified with their names and functions.

GLC07713.02.16

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Watercolor sketches by Stauffer, portraits of men]

Four pages extracted from Stauffer's sketchbook. Consists of watercolor sketches of a men; some are rough and others have been colored in. First page identifies the subjects of the portraits as "Jac. Grosse," "P.P. Todd," and "J.C.S." The last page features a man in a black coat and top hat as G.D. Miller.

GLC07713.02.17

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Card with sketches of embellished letters and birds]

One card of sketches of birds on one side and on the reverse pencil sketches of embellished letters.

GLC07713.02.18

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cut-out of a rectangular figure]

One cut-out of a rectangular figure. Diagonal lines of blue and black have been drawn across a small part of the object.

GLC07713.02.19

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cut-out of a decorative figure with curved edges]

One cut-out of a figure with curved edges. Top edges have been lightly shaded by pencil. Reverse side of cut-out contains small sketch of a military helmet.

GLC07713.02.20

1749

Schreibern, J.G., fl. 1749

Map

Title: Africa

One map entitled Africa, dated 1749. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map and key are in German. Some sections are shaded indicating different kingdoms.

GLC09862.01

1770

Rollos, George, fl. 1770

Map

Title: An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements

One map entitled An Accurate Map of Africa Drawn from the Sieur Robert with Improvements, dated 1770. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as lakes and rivers.

GLC09862.02

1810

Map

Title: A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities

One map entitled A Map of Africa, From the best Authorities, dated 1810. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map notes many coastal cities, as well as lakes and rivers. The map has colored regions denoting different kingdoms of people.

GLC09862.03

1823

Map

Title: A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham

One map entitled A Map of Africa Shewing the supposed settlements of Ham, dated 1823. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map outlines area of Africa and labels each region; "Negroland," Caffraria, Zenj or Zanguebar, Cushites or Ethiopians, Barbaray. The map also included some major cities along the coast like Morocca, Algiers and Tripoli.

GLC09862.04

1670

Child, G., fl. 1670

Engraving

Title: The City of Loango from Dapper

One engraving entitled The City of Loango from Dapper dated 1670. Features a city view of Loango. In the foreground is groups of people working and traveling. The main feature of the image is the city which is labeled. The key lists locations corresponding with locations and events on the map with letters A-L.

GLC09862.05

1750

Kitchin, Thomas, fl. 1750-1777

Map

Title: A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon

One map entitled A Map of Part of the Rivers Faleme & Sanaga with the Countries of Bambuk & Tamba Awra drawn on the spot by M. Compagnon dated 1750. Features detailed map of the Faleme and Sanaga rivers and the cities and countries that the river runs through. In addition to Bambuk and Tamba Awra the map shows the countries; Gayaga, and Galam, and marks the edges of bordering countries; Bondu, Haeren Kobe, Gadua, and Jaka. The map also notes the Kingdoms of Kontu, Kombre, Gudu and Makanna. There are multiple smaller rivers that run off the main rivers that are also named.

GLC09862.06