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

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

1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Header Record

Title: [Letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers] [Decimalized .01 - .06]

6 WWII letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers concerning his training for the gunnery position at a base in Harlinger Texas. The letters are dated from September 10, 1942 to October 11, 1942.

GLC09685

1941-1944

Various

Header Record

Title: [2 WWII letters][Decimalized .01 - .02]

Two WWII letters that are unconnected by author or recipient. The first letter is by Jack Garber to Dorothy Kowosky dated October 16, 1941. The second letter is from D.A. Dooliule to Marianne Dooliule dated March 24, 1944. Both letters concern training camps for the air force.

GLC09686

1832

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Pamphlet

Title: Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, at January Term, 1832, Delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall, in the case of Samuel A. Worcester, Plaintiff in Error, versus the State of Georgia.

One legal document entitled "Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, at January Term, 1832, Delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall, in the case of Samuel A. Worcester, Plaintiff in Error, versus the State of Georgia." The case refers to Samuel A. Worcester, a missionary who lived with Cherokee Indians. Text mentions his indictment for breaking Georgian law that prohibits outsiders for residing within Cherokee Territory. Worcester argued that where he resided in Georgia should not matter to the U.S. government's law. He refers to various treaties where the Cherokee people had…

GLC09688

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

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

8 March 1943

Fukushima, Janet, fl. 1943

Pamphlet

Title: to Franklin Hopper

One letter from Janet Fukushima dated March 8, 1943 addressed to Franklin F. Hopper, director of the New York Public Library with a summary of the Forum on Japanese American in the Victory Program. Thanking Hopper for participating in the forum held at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. States the financial amount needed for the committee. Lists a summary of the proceedings of the forum; its' attendees and their concerns, resolutions recommended and call for "loyal Japanese Americans" to join the war effort.

GLC09692

1933-1945

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Header Record

Title: [Thirty-two presidential messages] [Decimalized .01- .32]

Collection of thirty-two presidential messages issued during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, 1933-1945. The pamphlets concern many topics including; banking, commerce, taxes, agriculture, weapons, employment, transportation, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Volstead Act, drugs and alcohol, education, and veterans.

GLC09693

11 September 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [President Roosevelt's Address to the nation, Washington, D.C., 1941]

One address entitled, "President Roosevelt's Address to the Nation," dated Thursday, September 11, 1941 originally delivered over broadcast. Front cover of document contains a long quote related to the Nazi Party in Germany. In this passage, Roosevelt compares them to rattlesnakes and calls for defense against them.

GLC09694

28 April 1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [President Roosevelt's Address to the nation, Washington, D.C., 1942]

One pamphlet entitled, "The President's Address" dated April 28, 1942. Front cover of document includes a quote regarding the need to fight against the "tyranny of Hitlerism."

GLC09695

23 September 1944

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Address by the President before the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 1944]

One address by President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered before the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on September 23, 1944.

GLC09696

6 January 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Address by the President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1941

One address dated January 6, 1941 entitled, "Address of the President of the United States." Speech was delievered before a joint session regarding military defense against opposing forces, job equality and revolutions in other countries.

GLC09697

10 September 1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: [Labor Day Address by the President of the United States, 1942]

One congressional record entitled, "Labor Day Address by the President of the United States." Item was printed in the congressional record on September 10, 1942. Gives profile of Lieutenant John James Powers from the United States Navy for his service in a 3-day battle against Japanese naval forces. Speech also contains matters related to the treasury, farmers wages, and military defense against the Axis.

GLC09698

17 September 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States, 1943]

One pamphlet entitled, "Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States," delivered on September 17, 1943, updating Congress on military efforts in Europe after their two month break.

GLC09699

January 20, 1945

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1945]

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1945 entitled, "Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Invocation delivered by Reverend Angus Dun, a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal. Benediction delivered by Reverend Monsignor John A. Ryan, director of the Social Action Department of the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Roosevelt reflects on the United States' global presence and importance, "We have learned that we must live as men, not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger."

GLC09700

January 20, 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Third Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1941, entitled, "Third Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Speech is related to the status of democracy in the United States. Alludes to symbolism of the nation as similar to a human body.

GLC09701

1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Book

Title: The Pathway to Peace as Told by Franklin Delano Roosevelt more than a year ago in His Message to Congress on December 8th 1941 and His Radio Address to the People of the United States of American on December 9th 1941.

One book titled "The Pathway to Peace" published by The Maple Press Company, dated 1942. The book contains reprintings of two addresses by President Franklin Roosevelt. The first is his address to Congress on December 8, 1941, the day following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The second is a radio address that aired on December 9, 1941. Book is part of a limited edition printing.

GLC09702

10 December 1953

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Header Record

Title: to Emmet Hughes

One typed letter signed written by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, December 10, 1953 addressed to Emmet J. Hughes. Eisenhower has sent a reply citing vulnerabilities in his administration.

GLC09704

1929-2009

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies, 1929-2009][Decimalized .01-.13]

Collection of 13 items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies dated 1929-2009. Consists of programs and invitations to inauguration ceremonies. Presidential inaugurations included in the collection are those of Presidents Herbert Hoover, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard M. Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

GLC09705

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade Against Communism Trading Cards; 23. Ghost City

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "23. Ghost City" illustrates a looming Grim Reaper figure amidst a destructed metropolis. The reverse side contains a propaganda narrative regarding the after-effects of an atomic attack on a "great American city." The text alludes that Communists rely on fear as a tactic to dismantle the strength of America, but that the United Nations is fully prepared for any attack. The rest of the Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade Against Communism Trading Cards is available in GLC09627.01-.48.

GLC09706