9 February 1950

United Negro College Fund

Pamphlet

Title: a part of the American harvest

This fundraising pamphlet for the United Negro College Fund is for ten percent of the educational budget of 1950. The projected budge to raise was $1.4 million. The inside of the brochure summarizes the number and types of professions financed by contributions to the United Negro College Fund. This includes teachers, doctors, dentists, nurses, religious leaders, agricultural workers, skilled technicians, social workers and artists. The packet states that these graduates are contributing to the community and progress of the nation.Also that the measurement of the colleges is "a major…

GLC09641.29

1963

Virginia Commission on Constitutional Government

Pamphlet

Title: Civil Rights and Legal Wrongs

One pamphlet printed in 1963 by the Virginia Commission on Constitutional Government arguing against the passage of President John F. Kennedy's Civil Rights Act (S. 1731). The document outlines negative aspects of sections in the bill; voting rights, public accommodations, desegregation of public education, Community Relations Service, overseeing the Commission on Civil Rights, denial of financial assistance based on proof of race discrimination, authoriziation given to the President to organize a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity.

GLC09641.30

1963

Virginia Commission on Constitutional Government

Pamphlet

Title: The Virginia Commission on Constitutional Government

One informational pamphlet dated 1963 regarding the history of the commission. Document states the commission's mission statement which is meant to promote and to protect State powers.

GLC09641.31

1963

Virginia Commission on Constitutional Government

Pamphlet

Title: The Civil Rights Cases

One pamphlet printed in 1963 opposing John F. Kennedy's Civil Rights Act. The item details the history of "Force Acts" as violation of the Fourteenth Amendment and that businesses should not have to abide by what the legislation was requesting: equal rights and services for all despite race, gender or religion. Text includes a summary and analysis of civil rights cases decided in 1883.

GLC09641.32

1970-1971

Voter Education Project

Document

Title: The Civil Rights Cases

One essay regarding the services rendered by the Voter Education Project (VEP) written circa 1970 to 1971. The essay gives a historical background behind the inception of the organization as an off-shoot of the Southern Regional Council. Topics discussed in the essay are voter registration, statewide voter education projects, asssistance to elected officials, citizenship education and research pulled from data of the projects.

GLC09641.33

1965

Trageser, Donald J., fl. 1965

Typed document signed

Title: [Note from Donald J. Trageser, Vice President of WEEI Radio, 1965]

One undated note from Donald J. Trageser, Vice President and General Manager of WEEI Radio in Boston, MA. Was enclosed with three broadcast transcripts that aired and invites the reader to express their opinions on the content provided.

GLC09641.34.01

19 April 1965

WEEI Radio

Typed document

Title: Too Many Pigeons

One editorial dated April 19 announced by Donald J. Trageser, Vice President of CBS Radio and General Manager at WEEI radio entitled "Too Many Pigeons." The broadcast covers an uncontrollable pigeon population in Boston covering the Boston Common. Mentions an Englishman that recommended giving pigeons birth-controll pills to curb them from repopulating.

GLC09641.34.02

23 April 1965

WEEI Radio

Typed document

Title: Recognizing the Problem

One editorial dated April 23 announced by Donald J. Trageser, Vice President of CBS Radio and General Manager at WEEI radio entitled "Recognizing the Problem." The broadcast covers the radio's Advisory Committee's findings on racial inequality in schools in Boston. Findings include that racial inequality exists but not due to a group rather due to internal reasons.

GLC09641.34.03

22 April 1965

WEEI Radio

Typed document

Title: A Look at the Record

One editorial dated April 22 announced by Donald J. Trageser, Vice President of CBS Radio and General Manager at WEEI radio entitled "A Look at the Record." The broadcast covers the the importance of the Civil Rights movement to have a voice. Trageser mentions criticism received due to the radio not endorsing a planned civil rights march on Boston City Hall. The radio stood by not having a public position but did defend itself that it gave ample coverage regarding racial inequality.

GLC09641.34.04

1964

Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church

Booklet

Title: Order of Worship

One church service program dated 1964 by the Williams Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church in Williamston, North Carolina, also includes an insert of a reminder of their mission. Includes the processional music, responses, scriptures, and community notices. Insert contains reminders for duties as tenants, landlords, employees, neighbors and to share their "convictions at every opportunity." Page 5 is a separate document.

GLC09641.35

1965

Typed document

Title: Northern Segregation

One undated sheet of facts regarding segregation in Boston. Facts include population of African-Americans in Massachusetts. Sheet covers segregated housing information (i.e., pricing, landlords). Concludes that Northern segregation is just as bad as Southern segregation, "The guild of the North is just as great as that of the South and goes back to the trading ships from the North which brought the slaves here."

GLC09641.36

1943

Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries

Poster

Title: [Franklin D. Roosevelt on Citizenship]

This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads, "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag on the top, and the presidential seal on the bottom. This poster is OWI poster no. 75 and has the number O-533582 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.03.02

1942

Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management

Poster

Title: Americans! Share the Meat

One poster entitled "Americans! Share the Meat," dated 1942. Pertains to meat rations during World War II. Poster contains list of civilians needing to limit their meat consumption to 2 1/2 pounds. Commissioned by the Food Requirement Committee through the War Department. Signed by Claude R. Wickard, Chariman. Item number is OWI Poster No. 10, O-489556.

GLC09653.08

1919

Christy, Howard Chandler, 1872-1952

Poster

Title: Clear the Way

One poster illustrated by Howard Chandler Christy of a World War I poster labeled "Clear the Way" including a mesage to buy bonds at Fourth Liberty Loan. Imagery contains an allegorical female representing America and sailors loading a torpedo into a canon aboard a ship.

GLC09676.01

1919

Christy, Howard Chandler, 1872-1952

Poster

Title: Americans All

One poster by Howard Chandler Christy related to World War I labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertisement for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains the female symbol of freedom, displayed with an American flag in the background. Printed with a list of immigrant names. [see GLC09530 for the World War II version of this poster]

GLC09676.02

1919

Christy, Howard Chandler, 1872-1952

Poster

Title: Americans All

One poster by Howard Chandler Christy labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertising for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains allegorical female symbol for America displayed with an American flag in the background. Printed with a list of immigrant names. [see GLC09530 for the World War II version of this poster]

GLC09676.03

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger and crew member who was aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signature belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger with one signature written with greeting, "Deiner Freund" meaning "Your Friend."

GLC09678.02.01

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger and crew member who was aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signature belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger; one signature written with greeting, "Herzlicke Grusse" meaning "Warm regards."

GLC09678.02.02

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; George Hirschfeld (one clipped signature) with a written greeting, "Viele Grusse" meaning "Many Greetings."

GLC09678.02.03

June 18, 1964

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Carl Ratsch, 1945-1969][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of items belonging to Carl Ratsch dated 1945-1969. Consists of letters and an issue of National Geographic. Three letters are sent to Helena pertaining to training, USO shows and the ending of World War II. He signs his letters as "Unk." The issue of National Geographic is dedicated to the Lunar Landing in 1969.

GLC09689

10 June 1945

Ratsch, Carl, fl. 1945-1969

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Helena"

One letter written from Okinawa, Ryuku Islands, June 10, 1945, to "Helena," regarding arrving to camp to rest after a muddy trek. Describes malnourished condition of civilians that he and his troop found hiding in a cave and the aid the soldiers provided. Mentions a Corporal Mulhauser who sketched a profile of him that he would send soon and a point system that determines when men can be released from the Army. Signed by "Unk."

GLC09689.01

7 August 1945

Ratsch, Carl, fl. 1945-1969

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Helena" from "Unk"

One letter dated Visayas, P.I., August 7, 1945, to his sister, Helena. Signed by "Unk." Describes going to see the USO stage show of "Oklahoma" as delightful. Mentions that there is an atomic bomb being used on Japan that will have "such good results," and that he is enclosing a money order for $100.

GLC09689.02

14 August 1945

Ratsch, Carl, fl. 1945-1969

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Millet

One letter addressed to Helen Millet, "Rocky Hill Ranch," Norton Hill, New York, dated August 14, 1945, from Sgt. C. Ratsch, regarding the end of World War II. News was learned from Domei News Agency and a Thanksgiving service would be held Friday evening. Ratsch expresses excitement for peace. Signed by "Unk."

GLC09689.03

1853

G. P. Putnam and Co.

Header Record

Title: Homes Of American Authors: Comprising Anecdotal, Personal And Descriptive Sketches, By Various Writers. [Decimalized .01- .02]

One book published by G. P. Putnam and Co. dated 1853 and one letter from an envelope adhered to the inside of the book's back cover. Book contains illustrations of authors' residencies from original drawings. Envelope contains a letter from Henry Longfellow dated 1877 addressed to a Mr. W. H. Sutherland, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

GLC09690

17 April 1945

National Japanese American Student Relocation Council

Pamphlet

Title: From Camp to College, the Story of Japanese Student Relocation

One pamphlet entitled, "From Camp to College: The Story of Japanese American Student Relocation," dated April 17, 1945. Printed by the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. Details the history of the council's inception and success rate in relocating students to unversities. Also mentions the financial aid offered and reintegration of people of Japanese ancestry after the camps closed.

GLC09691