1960

Isaacs, Harold R., 1910-1986

Pamphlet

Title: "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors"

One pamphlet entitled, "Five Writers and Their African Ancestors," by Harold R. Isaacs dated June 1960. Highlights the works of Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Lorraine Hansberry and their focus on Africa and African Americans.

GLC09640.287

June 1987

Isaacs, Harold R., 1910-1986

Pamphlet

Title: "The City Sun" [Volume 4, No. 23 (June 10-16, 1987)]

One issue of The City Sun dated June 1987. Item is a photo copy of an article entitled, "Love for Sale," which criticizes the NAACP, United Negro College Fund, the Urban League as disenfranchised leaders for the African American community.

GLC09640.290

The Crisis (New York)

Pamphlet

Title: The Crisis

One pamphlet printed by The Crisis asking for new subscriptions to the magazine. Includes demographics of their exisiting readership, policies on reprints, notable contributors and reviews by other writers, civil rights leaders and politicians.

GLC09640.291

March 1952

Morgan, Belden, fl. 1952

Pamphlet

Title: "Values in Transition Areas: Some New Concepts"

One pamphlet entitled, "Values in Transition Areas: Some New Concepts" dated March 1952 by Belden Morgan. Pertains to a study on the impact African Americans on property values. Traces study back to World War II, when minorities first started populartion non-white neighborhoods; and the lack of quality housing.

GLC09640.304

24 February 1979

Goldstein, Tom, fl. 1979

Newspaper clipping

Title: New York's Administrative Judge: Herbert Bernette Evans

One newspaper clipping entitled, "New York's Administrative Judge: Herbert Bernette Evans," written by Tom Goldstein dated February 24, 1979. Article is a feature on Evans's career as a judge in the New York civil courts.

GLC09640.007

8 December 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "The Spingarn Medal"

One program entitled, "The Spingarn Medal," dated December 8, 1956. Document is related to a ceremony hosted by the NAACP where they honored "distinguished merit and achievement among American Negroes." Includes a list of winners from 1922, 1930, 1936, 1943, 1949 and 1956. An insert details that the honoree a the luncheon in 1956 was Jackie Robinson and a list of the day's events.

GLC09640.334

August 1956

Nesbitt, George B., 1912-2002

Pamphlet

Title: "Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications"

One article entitled, "Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications," by George B. Nesbitt dated August 1956. Item is a reprint from the journal Land Economics, Volume XXXII, Number 8, August 1956 issue. Nesbitt cites the difference of demographics in Washington, D.C. by race. The article discusses effects of segregation on prohibiting neighborhood diversity; market trends for owning property; urban planning; and recommendations to improve housing overrall.

GLC09640.335

1951

Record, Wilson, fl. 1951

Pamphlet

Title: "The Negro and the Communists"

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro and the Communists," written by Wilson Record dated approximately 1951. Pertains to the Communist Party of U.S.A. courting the involvement of African Americans. Record argues that the Communist Party is not sincerely concerned with the concerns for civil rights.

GLC09640.336

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Header Record

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration" [Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection of three copies of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia.

GLC09640.337

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Pamphlet

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration"

One copy of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia reflecting on the beginning of integration as well as the perception and treatment of African Americans. Argues that southerners are more open to integration than others or other southerners realize.

GLC09640.337.01

June 1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Typed document

Title: "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"

One typewritten report entitled, "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People" dated June 1954. Report published on behalf of the NAACP stating the organization's mission, goals, history, accomplishments shedding a spotlight on lynchings and civil rights cases brought to the Supreme Court and finances.

GLC09640.338

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Pamphlet

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration"

One copy of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia reflecting on the beginning of integration as well as the perception and treatment of African Americans. Argues that southerners are more open to integration than others or other southerners realize.

GLC09640.337.02

19 February 1955

Boyle, Sarah Patton, 1906-1994

Pamphlet

Title: "Southerners Will Like Integration"

One copy of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 19, 1955. Features article written by Sarah Patton Boyle entitled "Southerners Will Like Integration." Article written by a white woman in Charlottesville, Virginia reflecting on the beginning of integration as well as the perception and treatment of African Americans. Argues that southerners are more open to integration than others or other southerners realize.

GLC09640.337.03

25 March 1944

Ellender, Allen J., 1890-1972

Header Record

Title: "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a congressional record highlighting an article, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender.

GLC09640.339

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.

GLC09640.339.01

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