September 1960

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The meaning of Sit-Ins

One pamphlet entitled, "The meaning of Sit-Ins" written by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Recounts the beginning of the sit-in protests staged at segregated lunch counter spaces. Wilkins traces the unfairness of unequal access to public spaces back to the Dred Scott rule and Plessy v. Ferguson. States that both the South and North are complicit in segregation.

GLC09640.158.01

September 1960

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The meaning of Sit-Ins

One pamphlet entitled, "The meaning of Sit-Ins" written by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Recounts the beginning of the sit-in protests staged at segregated lunch counter spaces. Wilkins traces the unfairness of unequal access to public spaces back to the Dred Scott rule and Plessy v. Ferguson. States that both the South and North are complicit in segregation.

GLC09640.158.02

29 August 1961

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: [Report Recommending New Strategies to Kennedy's Civil Rights Program]

One untitled report dated August 29, 1961. Refers to the Kennedy administration which had made strides to desegregation but that still was complicit in discriminatory practices. According to the document, this report was compiled after Roy Wilkins and Arnold Aronson spoke with Kennedy about civil rights issues and Kennedy welcomed an outline for a more effective civil rights program. Contains recommendations for practices for a new program and estimated costs of taxes and grants for research programs and projects.

GLC09640.150

June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: "Meanwhile back at the Branch..." [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

GLC09640.161

June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "Meanwhile back at the Branch..."

One pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Contains summaries of efforts related to voter registration; testing public accomodations to end discriminatory practices; school desegregation campaigns; increasing employment; and leading protests and investigations against police brutality.

GLC09640.161.01

June 1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "Meanwhile back at the Branch..."

One pamphlet entitled, "Meanwhile back at the Branch" dated June 1965 printed by the NAACP. This publication was printed with the purpose of detailing the work that was being done at the offices of NAACP branches during the March from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Contains summaries of efforts related to voter registration; testing public accomodations to end discriminatory practices; school desegregation campaigns; increasing employment; and leading protests and investigations against police brutality.

GLC09640.161.02

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Relays the organization's mission and summarizes efforts made towards civil rights. This pamphlet was meant to promote new membership enrollment and donations with the NAACP. Back page contains a blank form where a contribution would be enclosed.

GLC09640.170

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Details the mission of the organization as well as the number of branches and members throughout the United States; summaries related to voting rights, civil rights laws passed, passage of 1968 Open Housing Act, prison reform, ending school segregation, creating equal job opportunities, involvement in ending military segregation; and a blank form to submit donations.

GLC09640.170.01

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Details the mission of the organization as well as the number of branches and members throughout the United States; summaries related to voting rights, civil rights laws passed, passage of 1968 Open Housing Act, prison reform, ending school segregation, creating equal job opportunities, involvement in ending military segregation; and a blank form to submit donations.

GLC09640.170.02

January 1955

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: It Can Be Done!

One pamphlet entitled, "It Can Be Done!" dated January 1955 printed by the NAACP. Relays the progress of terminating school segregation. Contains images of integregated and segregated classrooms. Text details the progress of school districts in the South working towards integration; details the eforts to allow Shirley Bulah to be the first black student enrolled in Hockessin School in Delaware; the percentage of black teachers being hired; recommendations to American public schools in order to make progress towards transitioning into integrated schools.

GLC09640.174

8 July 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Typed document

Title: [John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]

One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative to uplift members of the black community. Jacob says the responsibility falls on them [African Americans] to make an impact on lingering racist practices.

GLC09640.179

1969

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)

One pamphlet entitled, "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)" dated 1969 by Roy Wilkins. Wilkins argues that Clement F. Haynsworth's segreationist attitudes disqualifies him from being on the Supreme Court. This is due to his opinions that upheld segregation in schools and hospitals.

GLC09640.182

February 15, 1977

Jordan, Vernon E. Jr., 1935-?

Typed letter signed

Title: from Vernon E. Jordan Jr.

One unaddressed typed letter dated February 15, 1977 from Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League. Item was likely enclosed with the copy of Proceedings of the National Urban League's 1976 Annual Conference. Thanks the recipient and notifies them that they will receive more information related to the 1977 conference soon.

GLC09640.201

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Header Record

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown.

GLC09640.204

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.01

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.02

2 November 1978

New York Post

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile"

One obituary entitled, "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile," dated November 2 , 1978. Honors the passing of Guy R. Brewer, a politician who served on the New York State Assembly. The article describes his work to attempt to pass a "controversial anti-cancer product," known as laetrile, after he was diagonosed with cancer.

GLC09640.218

1966

Morritt, fl. 1966

Engraving

Title: [Etching of Ohio State University Library]

One etching of the front of the Ohio State University Library dated 1966. Artist's signature, "Morritt" is included in the bottom corner. A statue of President William Oxley Thompson is depicted in the front of the library.

GLC09640.228

1935

Waite, Henry Matson, 1869-1944

Map

Title: P.W.A. in Action

One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; identifying each states' local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum, infratstructure, Native American rights, education, and health.

GLC09879

25 July 1858

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to "Father"

One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other family members. Part of letter torn.

GLC07713.02.01

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

GLC07713.02.03

8 September 1883

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.

One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.

GLC07713.02.04

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cutout of flourished shape]

One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.

GLC07713.02.05

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cutout of a shield with illustrations]

One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.

GLC07713.02.06