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1767

Jerningham, Edward, 1737-1812

Book

Title: Poems on Various Subjects

JB00564

Circa 1939

Elton, Oliver, Mrs., fl. 1939

Book

Title: The Story of Sir Francis Drake

JB00565

September 1896

Flower, Benjamin Orange, 1858-1918

Magazine

Title: The Arena [vol. 16, no. 4, (September 1896)]

JB00566

1858

Beeson, John, 1803-1889

Book

Title: A Plea For the Indians; With Facts and Features of the Late War in Oregon.

JB00567

1820

Watson, James, fl. 1820

Book

Title: The Spirit of the Doctor; Comprising Many Interesting Poems

JB00568

15 February 1968

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Dragged to Bus

One telephoto entitled, "Dragged to Bus," dated February 15, 1968 taken by UPI. Image depicts Georgia State troopers dragging protesters. Wire transfer information describes that two of 35 Black protesters were dragged towards a "prison farm bus." It is stated that this was related to demonstrations against school conditions in Georgia.

GLC09740.001

5 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Fire in Harlem

One telephoto entitled, "Fire in Harlem" taken by Associated Press. Image depicts a building on fire next to a toy store. Firemen attempt to extinguish the flames as people are seen running away. Attached to the image is a typed note that states the fire took place in a furniture store in Harlem.

GLC09740.002

July 1960

Democratic National Convention

Printed document

Title: [General Admission Ticket to Democratic National Convention]

One General Admission ticket to the Democratic National Convention for July 1960, Third Session.

GLC09899.01

1960

Pamphlet

Title: Minority Report as to that portion of the proposed platform entitled 'Civil Rights' Presented on Behalf of: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia

One pamphlet entitled "Minority Report as to that portion of the proposed platform entitled 'Civil Rights' Presented on Behalf of: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia" dated 1960.

GLC09899.02

12 July 1960

Democratic National Convention

Pamphlet

Title: The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign Policy, World Trade Immigration, The Underdeveloped World, The Atlantic Community, The Communist World, The United Nations, Economic Growth, An End to Tight Money, Control of Inflation, Full Employment, Aid to Depressed Areas, Discrimination in Employment, Collective Bargaining, Planning For Automation, Minimum Wages, Agriculture, Small Business,…

GLC09899.03

1865

United States. Congress

Book

Title: Report of the Joint Committee on the Conduct Of The War, at the Second Session Thirty-Eighth Congress

JB00569

1782

Payne, H., fl. 1760-1782

Magazine

Title: The British Magazine and Review [vol. 1 (1782)]

JB00570

15 May 1877

International and Great Northern Railroad Company

Book

Title: Homes in Texas for Everybody Valuable Information

JB00591

2009

Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962-

Pamphlet signed

Title: Praise Song For The Day

JB00577.01

27 March 2007

Westminster Abbey

Pamphlet

Title: Service to Commemorate The Bicentenary of The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act

JB00576.01

14 January 1974

Kermode, A.W., fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed