1919

Scott, Emmett J., 1873-1957

Book

Title: Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War

One book entitled "Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War" written by Emmett J. Scott dated 1919. This book is a history of African American roles and efforts during World War I. It is broken into thirty one chapters. There are also many photographs of soldiers in both individual portraits and larger groups.

GLC09933

1943

Various

Header Record

Title: Doris "Dorie" Miller photographs and pinback [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC09934

1927

Anderson, Robert Ball, 1843-1930

Book

Title: From Slavery to Affluence: Memoirs of Robert Anderson, Ex-Slave

One book entitled "From Slavery to Affluence: Memoirs of Robert Anderson, Ex-Slave" written by Robert Ball Anderson dated 1927. Recounts Anderson's life as an enslaved person. In 1864, Anderson heard that a Union recruiting officer was nearby the Kentucky plantation where he was enslaved. He decided to escape and recounts, "I went to my old master and talked it over with him. At first he was angry, then he told me I would have to decide for myself what I wanted to do, and that if I wanted to go, for me to go. He seemed to sense the fact that the slavery of the past was over, and that a new…

GLC09935

1940

Jones, Henry L., fl. 1940

Book

Title: The Negro's Opportunity

One book entitled "The Negro's Opportunity" written by Henry L. Jones published in 1940. This is a vocational guide book geared towards African Americans.

GLC09936

1902

Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar, 1823-1915

Book

Title: Shadow and Light: An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Centuries

One book entitled Shadow and Light: An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Centuries by Mifflin Wistar Gibbs with an introduction by Booker T. Washington dated 1902. An autobiography that recalls a life of myriad transformations - from a youth of poverty to success in gold rush California to election as the first black municipal judge in America to service as the American consul to Madagascar. It also offers historical sidelights such as the underground railroad the author knew first hand. The book is broken into thirty three chapters.

GLC09937

1906

Suggs, Eliza, 1876-1908

Book

Title: Shadow and Sunshine

One book entitled Shadow and Sunshine by Eliza Suggs dated 1906. Elizabeth "Eliza" Gertrude Suggs, born with Osteogenesis imperfecta (commonly called "brittle bone disease") was not anticipated to live past childhood. Her father, a former slave, became a minister with the Free Methodist Church after Emancipation and moved the family west to Orleans, Nebraska. Despite her fragile health, she gained an education and went on to become a prominent temperance lecturer.

GLC09938

1926

Ray, Emma J. Smith, fl. 1859-1926

Book

Title: Twice Sold, Twice Ransomed: Autobiography of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Ray

One book entitled Twice Sold, Twice Ransomed: Autobiography of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Ray dated 1926.

GLC09939

1912

Rosselle, F.A., fl. 1912

Header Record

Title: 1912 Lower Mississippi Flood photo postcards [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three postcards by F.A Rosselle dated 1912. Feature the effects of the Mississippi Flood of 1912, efforts to contain the rising waters, and refugees from the flooding. A late snowfall coupled with heavy spring rain gave way to devastating flooding along the Lower Mississippi River that killed 200 people and caused $70 million in damage.

GLC09940

19 June 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 19, 1941. Mentions the hold of future furloughs and earlier curfews.

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20 June 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 20, 1941. Pertains to acquaintances, an upcoming of his cousin Warren Abrams and his wife, and visiting the library to read "For Whom the Bell Tolls."

GLC09662.030

21 June 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 21, 1941. Refers to it as an "emergency letter." States that he would not be able to see his cousin the following week since his company was moving to a different location.

GLC09662.031

23 June 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman to Warren Schwartz dated June 23, 1941. Mentions that his brigade departed for Durham, North Carolina to march in a parade.

GLC09662.032

25 June 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Dad

One letter addressed to Morris Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 25, 1941. Mentions the food from the Service Club and gambling.

GLC09662.033

30 June 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1941. Mentions that he is trying to see if his cousin, Warren Abrams will arrive before his brigade takes off. States that the three care packages she had sent had only just arrived.

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30 June 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1941. Pertains to seeing his cousin and combat training. Details on training are written over a number of days.

GLC09662.035

4 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. S. Friedman to Warren Schwartz dated July 4, 1941. Mentions rations, rifle inspection and meals.

GLC09662.036

5 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Dad

One letter addressed to Morris to Warren Schwartz dated July 5, 1941. Mentions rations and furloughs. He hopes that they will realize that Jewish high holidays will be in September and excuse Jewish servicemen.

GLC09662.037

6 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated July 6, 1941. Describes his day. Lists the names of some of the men in his barrack by ethnicity; Peter Thomas, an Armenian from Connecticut, Nathan Winer, a Jewish man from Palmer, Massachusetts and Henry Ray, a French farmer from Connecticut.

GLC09662.038

7 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz to Warren Schwartz dated July 7, 1941. Mentions life in the barracks on a rainy day. Says he will be giving his luggage to Al Peterson while he is on furlough for good luck.

GLC09662.039

9 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Header Record

Title: [Letters to Eva Schwartz, Warren and Marcia Abrams]

Two letters addressed to Eva Schwartz, Warren Abrams and Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated July 9, 1941.

GLC09662.040

9 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated July 9, 1941. Describes the difficulty of transferring and mentions possibly visiting the beach.

GLC09662.040.01

9 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Cous and Marcia

One letter addressed to Warren and Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated July 9, 1941. Describes sitting with the mail orderly and that his duty at Carolina Beach will interfere with their upcoming visit.

GLC09662.040.02

10 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated July 10, 1941. Mentions receives assorted nut candies, the weather, and possibility of a furlough in August. Also inquires of acquaintances back home.

GLC09662.041

11 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated July 11, 1941. Pertains to attempting to transfer to an engineering job.

GLC09662.042

14 July 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated July 14, 1941. Pertains to training. Also mentions President Franklin Roosevelt's proposal to extend draftees for another year in service. Schwartz asserts that most men are writing in protest to avoid serving.

GLC09662.043