6 January 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Address by the President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1941

One address dated January 6, 1941 entitled, "Address of the President of the United States." Speech was delievered before a joint session regarding military defense against opposing forces, job equality and revolutions in other countries.

GLC09697

10 September 1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: [Labor Day Address by the President of the United States, 1942]

One congressional record entitled, "Labor Day Address by the President of the United States." Item was printed in the congressional record on September 10, 1942. Gives profile of Lieutenant John James Powers from the United States Navy for his service in a 3-day battle against Japanese naval forces. Speech also contains matters related to the treasury, farmers wages, and military defense against the Axis.

GLC09698

17 September 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States, 1943]

One pamphlet entitled, "Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States," delivered on September 17, 1943, updating Congress on military efforts in Europe after their two month break.

GLC09699

20 January 1945

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1945]

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1945 entitled, "Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Invocation delivered by Reverend Angus Dun, a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal. Benediction delivered by Reverend Monsignor John A. Ryan, director of the Social Action Department of the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Roosevelt reflects on the United States' global presence and importance, "We have learned that we must live as men, not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger."

GLC09700

20 January 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Third Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1941, entitled, "Third Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Speech is related to the status of democracy in the United States. Alludes to symbolism of the nation as similar to a human body.

GLC09701

1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Book

Title: The Pathway to Peace as Told by Franklin Delano Roosevelt more than a year ago in His Message to Congress on December 8th 1941 and His Radio Address to the People of the United States of American on December 9th 1941.

One book titled "The Pathway to Peace" published by The Maple Press Company, dated 1942. The book contains reprintings of two addresses by President Franklin Roosevelt. The first is his address to Congress on December 8, 1941, the day following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The second is a radio address that aired on December 9, 1941. Book is part of a limited edition printing.

GLC09702

10 December 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Header Record

Title: to Emmet Hughes

One typed letter signed written by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, December 10, 1953 addressed to Emmet J. Hughes. Eisenhower has sent a reply citing vulnerabilities in his administration.

GLC09704

1929-2009

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies, 1929-2009][Decimalized .01-.13]

Collection of 13 items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies dated 1929-2009. Consists of programs and invitations to inauguration ceremonies. Presidential inaugurations included in the collection are those of Presidents Herbert Hoover, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard M. Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

GLC09705

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade Against Communism Trading Cards; 23. Ghost City

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "23. Ghost City" illustrates a looming Grim Reaper figure amidst a destructed metropolis. The reverse side contains a propaganda narrative regarding the after-effects of an atomic attack on a "great American city." The text alludes that Communists rely on fear as a tactic to dismantle the strength of America, but that the United Nations is fully prepared for any attack. The rest of the Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade Against Communism Trading Cards is available in GLC09627.01-.48.

GLC09706

1680-1800

Object

Title: [Middle Passage iron bilboes, 18th century]

One set of middle passage iron bilboes, circa 1680-1800. Item is an iron restraint for ankles or wrists used on slave ships to fasten two enslaved people to each other. Consist of an iron bar running through two c-shaped cuffs. One end of the rod has been flattened to make it too big to be removed from the cuffs. The other end of the rod has a loop that is attached to an iron circle. The circle can be used to attach the item to another.

GLC09707

1680-1800

Object

Title: [Middle Passage iron bilboes or leg irons, late 17th or 18th century]

One set of middle passage iron bilboes, circa 1680-1800. Item is an iron restraint for ankles or wrists used on slave ships to fasten two enslaved people to each other. Consist of an iron bar running through two c-shaped cuffs. One end of the rod has been flattened to make it too big to be removed from the cuffs. The other end of the rod has a loop that is attached to an iron circle. The circle can be used to attach the item to another.

GLC09708

1700-1800

Object

Title: [Hand-forged iron shackles, 18th-19th century]

One set of hand-forged iron shackles, dated 18th-19th century. Consists of two c-shaped iron cuffs attached with heavy iron links to two round rings. One ring is larger than the other and creates a point to link the shackles to another set of shackles or a chain. At the opening of the cuffs there are oval shaped links that close the shackles off and allow for a lock to be placed. Possibly used on enslaved people.

GLC09709

21 September 1856

Doak, Robert, fl. 1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Doak

One letter dated Shelby County, Ky, September 21, 1856 from Robert Doak to James Maguire, regarding the conditions of the will of Thomas Chambers. Has requested that enslaved people who worked for him should be freed and compensated $2,000. His estate after evaluation would be split among his wife's family, his family and other acquaintances. Doak enclosed a dollar owed by him to Maguire for a table purchased at a sale which he had not paid him yet.

GLC09710

28 October 1822

Howard, Robert, 1767-1850

Newspaper

Title: Southern Patriot And Commerical Advertiser. [Vol. 16, no. 330 (October 28, 1822)]

One newspaper published by Robert Howard entitled "Southern Patriot And Commerical Advertiser" dated October 28, 1822. Contains numerous public notices and information regarding public ordinances for the city of Charleston, South Carolina. Of particular note are three advertisements for escaped enslaved persons on the front page. The first advertisement published by Joseph Cox offers fifty dollars for the return of "Nanny," noting that "if said woman returns of her own accord, she will be forgiven." The second advertisement for "Chance," who "sometimes calls himself Charles and Thomas" offers…

GLC09711

1842

Dekle, William G., 1796-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: Account of Sale of the Personal Property of Wm. G. Dekle Deceased and Hire of Negroes.

One account dated January 1842 entitled, "Account of Sale of the Personal Property of Wm. G. Dekle Deceased and Hire of Negroes." Lists includes named and unnamed enslaved people, amount they were sold for and to who they were sold to, as well as household items.

GLC09712

1 June 1825

Wolcott, Oliver, Jr., 1766-1833

Printed document

Title: [Connecticut Legislature Calls for the Gradual End to the "Great National Evil" of Slavery, 1825]

One resolution detailing an assembly in Connecticut which took place on May 1, 1825, regarding the removal of the "great national evil" of slavery as voted by the Ohio legislature. Signed by Secretary, Thomas Day. An official copy printed on the second page dated June 1, 1825, sent to the Governor of Pennsylvania requesting to be presented before the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. Signed by Oliver Wolcott.

GLC09713

circa 1860

unknown, fl. 1860

Photograph

Title: [Cased tintype depicting young African American woman reading]

One cased tintype depicting a young African American woman reading dated approximately 1860. She is wearing a formal dress and is seated in a parlor chair. Photograph stored in a black wooden case with a small hook.

GLC09714

30 August 1868

McStearns, T.P., fl. 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Lowman

One letter dated Monroe, Wisconsin, August 30, 1868 from T.P. McStearns to George F. Lowman of Eufaula, Alabama, describing the daily routine of feeding the livestock, a girl who has fallen in love with him, inquires if an acquiantance has married yet and if she hasn't that he would write her a letter. Describes slavery as right and also is against voting rights for African Americans.

GLC09715

1964-1965

Various

Header Record

Title: [Press photographs of protests, 1964-1965][Decimalized .01-.08]

Collection of photographs dated 1964-1965 taken by Associated Press and United Press International. Pertain to protests, which took place in Washington, D.C., Rochester, N.Y., and Selma, Alabama. The purpose of these protests ranged from civil rights legislations to imprisonment of Black Panther Party members.

GLC09716

1960-1970

Header Record

Title: [Collection of press photographs related to demonstrations] [Decimalized .01-.11]

Collection of press photographs taken by Associated Press and United Press International dated 1960-1970. Consists of wirephotos and telephotos depicting civil rights protests. Protests in this collection took place across the United States with a focus on voter registration practices, desegregation in the classrooms, and police brutality. There is a warning that some images do capture violence by police against Black people.

GLC09717

1965-1966

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of press photographs related to protests in Chicago, 1965-1966][Decimalized .01-.06]

Collection of press photographs dated 1965-1966. Consists of protests and rallies that took place in Chicago. Pertains to protests that took place against school segregation. Schools were not able to desegregate due to the rehiring of school superindentent Benjamin Willis. Images taken by Associated Press and United Press International.

GLC09718

06 April 1971

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Shortly Before His Arrest

One black and white photograph entitled, "Shortly Before His Arrested," taken by UPI dated April 6, 1971. Image is of Rev. Ralph Abernathy speaking to someone off camera. On the reverse side is a typed note, which details that Abernathy and 44 protestors were arrested during a sit-in in the lobby of the Graybar Building. The protest was for fair employment practices at A&P Company, demanding that Black people be given the opportunity to be in management positions, as well as, for the company to invest more money in Black neighborhoods.

GLC09719

1914-1948

unknown, fl. 1914-1948

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

1972

Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005

Poster

Title: "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed.

Collection of two posters dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed," created for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign.

GLC09721

1957

Various

Header Record

Title: [Press photographs of Martin Luther King Jr., May-June 1957][Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of press photographs of Martin Luther King Jr., dated 1957. Consists of two photographs capturing King at an award ceremony and speaking event.

GLC09722