September 1950

Social Science Institute at Fisk University

Pamphlet

Title: Socialist Commentary [Vol. 4, No. 7, September 1950]

One pamphlet entitled, "Socialist Commentary" dated September 1950. Consists of articles pertaining to international socialist issues; segregation in Georgia; Brazilian presidential elections; a socialist conference in Madras, India; France's military presence in Vietnam and opinions on the Indo-Chinese War.

GLC09640.270

1969

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory and Handbook [1968-1969]

One copy of the directory and handbook dated 1968-1969 printed by the Society of the Silurians. Includes names of past presidents; directory of members; the institution's consitution and their mission statement. News anchor, Walter Cronkite is listed as a member.

GLC09640.271

May 1977

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory and Handbook [May 1977]

One copy of the directory and handbook printed by the Society of the Silurians dated May 1977. Includes names of past presidents; directory of members; the institution's consitution and their mission statement.

GLC09640.273

May 1977

Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977

Pamphlet

Title: Society of the Silurians: Directory of Members and Handbook [May 1977]

One copy of the directory and handbook printed by the Society of the Silurians dated May 1977. Includes directory of members, the institution's consitution and their mission statement.

GLC09640.272

1942

South Today

Pamphlet

Title: South Today [Vol. 7, No. 1]

One issue of South Today dated Spring 1942. Contains articles, poetry and art work related to racism against African Americans in the South. Includes illustrations by artist Jacob Lawrence.

GLC09640.274

1946

Dickins, Dorothy, 1898-1975

Pamphlet

Title: Wanted : A Healthy South

One pamphlet entitled, "Wanted: A Healthy South," by Dorothy Dickins dated 1946. Item is an overview of the differences in health between white and black Americans. Study points to sanitation, housing, and income inequality as signifiers of the greater inequality between groups. Also provides statistics and illustrations of data pulled from the 1940 census.

GLC09640.275

1966

Southern Regional Council

Pamphlet

Title: New South [Vol. 21, No. 2, Spring 1966]

One issue of "New South" printed by the Southern Regional Council dated 1966. Contains essays pertaining to politics, protests, discrimination, and inequality in the south.

GLC09640.276

12 March 1969

Fein, Leonard J., 1934-2014

Pamphlet

Title: The Negro Revolution and the Jewish Community

One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro Revolution and the Jewish Community" dated March 12, 1969. Item is a transcript of remarks made at a conference given at Columbia University on March 12, 1969. Remarks express synagogue's needed participation in the fight for civil rights for African Americans.

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September 1942

The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals [September 1942]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1942. Contains book reviews of new literature in social science. Contains four categories of essays, "The Need for National Solidarity," "The Negro and the War," "Minorities of Alien Origin," and "Treatement of Minorities in a Democracy." Subjects are related to immigration, military, and race discrimination.

GLC09640.283

May 1943

The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals: Our Servicemen and Economic Security [May 1943]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated May 1943. Consists of book reviews of new literature in social sciences. Contains five categories of essays, "Adjustment Upon Entry into Service," "Civil Liabilities," "Insurance," "Readjustment Upon Termination of Service," and "Women in the Service."

GLC09640.284

8-12 April 1940

American Education Press Inc.

Newsletter

Title: Every Week [Vol. 6. No. 29. (April 8-12, 1940)]

An issue of Every Week newsletter dated 8-12 April 1940. This issue's cover story is titled "Migrant Worker Problem Troubles California." The article explains who migrant workers are as well as how the industry of migrant work came about. It also explains why the system became a problem during the Dust Bowl, using examples from the Grapes of Wrath. The other articles in the newsletter include: "Spain Celebrates First Year Under General Franco," "Timely Quote," " Streamlining the News," "How Bureau of Standards Helps Your Family," "China's Chiang," "The Guidance Corner," "For Eye and Ear," "…

GLC09786

September 1943

The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals: The American Family in World War II [September 1943]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1943. Consists of book reviews of new literature in social sciences. Contains four categories of essays, "Background and Comparison," "Changing Family Structure and Adjustments," "Special Problems of Family Adjustment," and "The Future of the Family."

GLC09640.285

July 1952

Larenti, Luigi M., fl. 1952

Pamphlet

Title: Effects of Nonwhite Purchses on Market Prices of Residences

One pamphlet entitled "Effects of Nonwhite Purchses on Market Prices of Residences," by Luigi M. Laurenti dated July 1952. Item contains analysis of consumerism by single family residences in San Francisco who are not white. Provides tables and map illustrations where market tests for the survey were conducted.

GLC09640.286

January 1978

The Crisis (New York)

Pamphlet

Title: Black Composers Feted

One issue of The Crisis dated January 1978. Item commemorates African American composers. Other articles pertaining to television, theater, poetry and other subjects. A photo essay of African American composers is included as well.

GLC09640.292

25 October 1950

Chamberlain, John, 1903 - 1995, Hazlitt, Henry Stuart, 1894 - 1993, La Follette, Suzanne Clara, 1893-1983

Pamphlet

Title: The Freeman [Vol.1, No.1, October 25, 1950]

One issue of The Freeman dated October 25, 1950. Contains articles related to President Truman's economic policies; mention of the beginning of the Korean War; persepctive of communism in the United States and book reviews.

GLC09640.294

7 November 1964

The New Republic (New York City)

Pamphlet

Title: 50: America Tomorrow, Create the Great Society

One anniversary issue of The New Republic dated November 7, 1964. Publication highlights essays related to women's rights, environment, education, culture and racism. Includes illustrations by satirist Robert Osborn.

GLC09640.296

1974

The Oracle (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.)

Pamphlet

Title: The Oracle: Special 1973 Conclave Issue [Summer 1974]

One issue of The Oracle dated Summer 1974. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content focuses on African Americans in journalism, medicine, social welfare and racism.

GLC09640.297

August 1976

The Oracle (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.)

Pamphlet

Title: The Oracle: Welcome to Atlanta [August 15-20, 1976]

One issue of The Oracle dated August 1976. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content of the magazine includes writings about former members of the Omega Psi Phi; black voter turnout of people aged 18-24; new initiations; essay contest winners; opinion piece on nuclear energy and other subjects.

GLC09640.298

1977

The Oracle (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.)

Pamphlet

Title: The Oracle: Atlanta Grand Conclave [Winter 1976-Spring 1977]

One issue of The Oracle dated Winter 1976-Spring 1977. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content of the magazine includes features on fraternity programs; student initiatives; obituaries and other highlights related to the student experience.

GLC09640.299

1941

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Private William J. Myers]

A photograph of Private William J. Myers. Taken in Biloxi Mississippi, William stands in front of a backdrop that looks like the outside of a ship with American flag bunting and two life preservers. The words "S.S. Biloxi Miss." and "1941 Greetings" are painted on the life preservers. The photo is very light in tone and, according to William's letter that accompanied the photo, (GLC09682.01) "it didn't develop long. It's too light."

GLC09682.02

January 19, 1901

Harpers Weekly

Print

Title: Harpers Weekly - The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island

A single page from an issue of Haper's Weekly from January 19, 1901. This page features a series of photographs entitled, "The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island." The photographs feature the Ellis Island immigration station, a family of immigrants, the baggage room, and a group of immigrants waiting for a boat to New York. On the reverse side of the page there is a series of articles concerning society and news of the day entitled, "This Busy World" and written by E.S. Martin. The articles are concerning the death of Philip Danforth Armour, reaction to testimony concerning hazing at West…

GLC09790

1978

The Oracle (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.)

Pamphlet

Title: The Oracle [Fall-Winter 1978]

One issue of The Oracle dated Fall-Winter 1978. Issue contains essays written by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity magazine. Content of the magazine includes features on fraternity programs; student initiatives; highlighting recipients of awards; junior high school students career conference; obituaries and other highlights related to the student experience.

GLC09640.300

1957

East, Percy Dale, 1921-1971

Pamphlet

Title: Editorial Reprints from The Petal Paper

One pamphlet entitled, "Editorial Reprints from The Petal Paper," dated 1957. Item was a parody publication reflecting on the racist nature of the South in the fifties. Includes an ad satirizing white supremacy groups.

GLC09640.301

1967

The Public Interest (New York), 1965-2005

Pamphlet

Title: The Public Interest [Fall 1967]

One issue of The Public Interest dated Fall 1967. Contains essays related to shootings that took place in Newark, New Jersey and Detroit, Michigan; creation of public broadcasting television; an opinion piece on the office of the president as a symbol and political instrument; report on crimes and other subjects.

GLC09640.302

16 October 1941

Gerber, Jack, fl. 1941-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorothy Kowasky

One letter from Jack Gerber to Dorothy Kowasky dated October 16, 1941. Jack starts his letter by vividly describing where he is (the company day room) what is happening there, and what he is wearing. Jack goes on to write that he got his honorable discharge and enlisted in the Air Corps. In a few weeks he will start basic training to become a machinist. Jack also gives a detailed breakdown of what his daily schedule is, including the times and menus for all the meals. Jack also tells Dorothy that he would appreciate her keeping her calendar open on the 25th of October.

GLC09686.01