6 November 1973

Gumpertz, Donald G., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Donald G. Gumpertz to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 6, 1973. Gumpertz supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.0294

January 1768 - June 1777

Various

Book

Title: The Critical Review or Annals of Literature [January 1768 - June 1777]

JB00273.01

May 1749- December 1754

Various

Book

Title: The Monthly Review A Periodical Work [May 1749- December 1754]

JB00274.01

circa 1973-1974

Grass Roots Impeachment Movement, fl. 1973-1974

Petition

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One petition from the Grass Roots Impeachment Movement to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. The Grass Roots Impeachment Movement support the impeachment of President Nixon. One page of a petition, listing 12 names with addresses. It reads in part, "We, the undersigned, believe our nation was founded on the principle that no citizen is above the law, and every citizen is entitled to a fair trial on charges of wrongdoing. Accordingly we ask the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon to assure him of a fair trial on the charges that he has conspired in obstruction of justice,…

GLC09613.02.0210

circa 1973-1974

Grass Roots Impeachment Movement, fl. 1973-1974

Petition

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One petition from the Grass Roots Impeachment Movement to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. The Grass Roots Impeachment Movement support the impeachment of President Nixon. One page of a petition, listing 12 names with addresses. It reads in part, "We, the undersigned, believe our nation was founded on the principle that no citizen is above the law, and every citizen is entitled to a fair trial on charges of wrongdoing. Accordingly we ask the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon to assure him of a fair trial on the charges that he has conspired in obstruction of justice,…

GLC09613.02.0221.04

5 November 1973

Hart, Ellen, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Ellen Hart and Jean Hart, to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 5, 1973. The Harts support the impeachment of President Nixon. They mention the missing footage from tapes recorded in the Oval Office.

GLC09613.02.0236

5 November 1973

Fessell, George M., fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from George M. Fessell to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 5, 1973. Fessell supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.0241

5 November 1973

Hollenbeck, Margaret J., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Margaret J. Hollenbeck to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 5, 1973. Hollenbeck supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.0242

31 May 1972

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: "Join Hands During Mass"

One photograph entitled, "Join Hands During Mass," dated May 31, 1972 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of Coretta Scott King and Cesar Chavez holding heads during a religious service. Wire transfer information states that they met for 20 minutes and attended a mass in Phoenix, Arizona. Also stated is that this was his 20th day of fasting "in protest of a new Arizona farm labor relations law."

GLC09817

1942-1953

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of documents related to the Korean War, 1942-1953][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of items related to the Korean War dated 1942-1953. Consists of three religious pamphlets, one letter to the families of persons missing in action, and one prisoner of war letter.

GLC09818

1796

Petition

Title: Petition from "Phebe" to Judges of Frederick County Court

One undated petition filed with Frederick County Court on behalf of an enslaved woman named Phebe. She stated that slaveowner, Daniel Dorsey, freed her. A clerk, H.R. Warfield, summarized the judgement, stating that Phebe is the property of Deborah Dorsey, not Daniel. Signed by L. Bolt and H.R. Warfield.

GLC09819

2 March 1852

Richardson, William H., fl. 1852

Pamphlet

Title: "Statements Relative to Slaves Executed, Reprieved for Transportation &c. "

One pamphlet entitled, "Statements Relative to Slaves Executed, Reprieved for Transportation &c," dated March 2, 1852. Contains three pages of tables that gives the names of enslaved people, slaveowner names, crimes charged against the enslaved, dates of reprieves and execution and amount of money made from selling the enslaved. Data gathered by the Executive Department and sent to the House of Delegates.

GLC09820

20 November 1819

Hopkinson, Joseoph, 1770-1842

Letter signed

Title: to William Tudor

One letter dated Bordentown, November 20, 1819 from Joseph Hopkinson to William Tudor. Relates to Hopkinson's opinion that should slavery continue to exist in the United States it would be to its own detriment. Mentions likeliness that Louisiana will be introduced into the United States as a slave-holding state.

GLC09821

5 May 1948

Hill, Oliver W., 1907-2007

Printed document

Title: Take Heed! Pay Attention!!

One flyer entitled, "Take Heed Pay Attention!!" distributed by members of various committees from Richmond, Virginia, dated May 5, 1948. Related to encouraging veterans and voters turning 21 years old to vote for Oliver W. Hill, an African-American candidate for State Legislature.

GLC09822

1921-1948

unknown, fl. 1921-1948

Header Record

Title: [Collection of items belonging to the American Red Cross, n.d., 1921-1948][Decimalized .01-.16]

Collection of 16 items related to the American Red Cross volunteer nurses dated 1921-1948. Consists of a newspaper article related to the program, photographs of Black volunteer nurses and a poster illustrating the various services provided by the organization to communities and areas of disaster relief.

GLC09823

1962-1966

United Press International

Header Record

Title: [James Meredith photographs, 1962-1966][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of five photographs related to James Meredith taken by UPI telephoto dated 1962-1966. Pertains to Meredith's enrollment as the first Black student at the University of Mississippi, his campus life and civil rights activism. One photograph in the collection shows head wounds from a shotgun he received during a protest.

GLC09824

1921

McGuire, George Alexander, 1866-1934

Booklet

Title: Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religious and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race.

One booklet entitled, "Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religion and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race," dated 1921. Contains questions and answers related to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, history of Africa and the mission of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Also includes interpretation of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence related to African Americans.

GLC09825

11 November 1864

Marbery, William, 1834-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Mary Marbery

One letter addressed to Mary Marbery from her brother, William Marbery dated Summit House Hospital, November 11. He relays financial woes to her as well as expressing happiness that Abraham Lincoln has been elected as president to the United States. He also celebrates General Wallace's mandate to protect black troops in Maryland.

GLC09826

1876

Gibbes, James Guignard, 1829-1903

Cabinet Card

Title: "Radical Members of the So. Ca. Legislature"

One cabinet card entitled, "Radical Members of the So. Ca. Legislature," dated 1876. Features portraits of 63 members of the South Carolina Legislature during Reconstruction which includes elected African Americans. On the reverse side are the names of the members.

GLC09827

1963

Lyon, Danny, 1942-?

Poster

Title: "One Man One Vote"

One poster entitled, "One Man One Vote," printed by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Item consists of a photograph of an old man in a straw hat and overralls sitting outside.

GLC09828

1941-1945

Header Record

Title: Papers of Staff Sergeant Robert A. Washington [Decimalized .01-.28]

WWII soldier collection Sgt. Robert A. Washington - includes 11 letters, 7 photos, 3 postcards, 3 military passes, 1 wallet, and 2 documents regarding discharge.

GLC09829

1855

Hutchings, James M., 1820-1902

Broadside

Title: "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"

One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the guaskutus, ground sluicing, toming, turning the river, panning out, tunneling and rocking the cradle. Does include a caricature of a Chinese-American. Mentions mining towns.

GLC09830

1862-1865

Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892

Header Record

Title: [Papers belonging to James S. Brisbin, 1862-1865][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of papers belonging to James S. Brisbin dated 1862-1865. Consists of letters and commission papers pertaining to Brisbin's service as the colonel of the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops for the Union Army.

GLC09831

1844-1888

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to Scott family, n.d., 1844-1888][Decimalized .01-.58]

Collection of 60 items belonging to the Scott family dated 1844-1888. Consists of correspondence between members of the Scott family who resided in Allens Grove, Wisconsin and mostly from Waterbury, Connecticut. Topics include family, illness, land acquisition, trade, and marriage.

GLC09832

3 October 1860

Storer, George W., fl. 1860

Letter signed

Title: to Mary Storer

One letter addressed to Mary Storer from George W. Storer dated Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, October 3, 1860. Describes his sightings of noted politicians staying at his hotel such as President Fillmore, congressmen, and others; visiting with friends; expresses wanting to visit Central Park, and Greenwood Cemetery. Mentions that on his way back from Brooklyn in a omnibus they were stopped by a police officer because there "was about thirty thousand 'Wide Awakes'" that were parading with banners and torches. Also attached as a note expressing his wishes to buy a place in New York.

GLC09833