1927

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Henry Sweet, In the Recorders Court, Detroit Michigan, Before the Honorable Frank Murphy, April and May, 1926.

One edition of "Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Ossian Sweet," dated 1927. Published by the NAACP. Item is printed transcription of Clarence Darrow defending Ossian Sweet in court.

GLC09640.121

1941

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1941

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1941." Content in item: national defense, armed forces, educational and legal defense, segregation and discrimination, lynching, government branches, scholarships, memorials, and finances of NAACP.

GLC09640.123.01

1941

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1941

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1941." Content in item: national defense, armed forces, educational and legal defense, segregation and discrimination, lynching, government branches, scholarships, memorials, and finances of NAACP.

GLC09640.123.02

3 September 1964

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Civil Rights Front

One edition of Midstream entitled, "The Civil Rights Front," dated September 3, 1964. Includes non-fiction essays, fiction, poetry and book reviews. Essays cover various aspects of civil rights, art in Israel, an Arab boycott of Israel, and other topics.

GLC09640.116

1957

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: The Future of the Negro Vote in the United States, Summer 1957.

One pamphlet entitled "The Future of the Negro Voter in the United States" by Roy Wilkins dated 1957. Wilkins argues that in order to gain voting rights it must come from the efforts of African Americans and discusses the difference between Northern and Southern voters.

GLC09640.104.01

1957

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: The Future of the Negro Vote in the United States, Summer 1957.

One pamphlet entitled "The Future of the Negro Voter in the United States" by Roy Wilkins dated 1957. Wilkins argues that in order to gain voting rights it must come from the efforts of African Americans and discusses the difference between Northern and Southern voters.

GLC09640.104.02

1935

Boardman, Helen, fl. 1935

Pamphlet

Title: Who is the NAACP ?

One pamphlet entitled, "Who is the NAACP?" dated 1935. Details the case of George Crawford and reviews NAACP's statement related to the incident. The essay recounts accusations made against George Crawford for murdering Mina Buckner, a former employee. The authors believe that the legal defense team of NAACP expedited the defense to life imprisonment irresponsibly.

GLC09640.122

1960

Journal of Negro Education

Header Record

Title: Journal of Negro Education [Spring 1960] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection consists of a pamphlet, entitled, "The Journal of Negro Education, Spring 1960," enclosed with mailing material related to a summer camp for at-risk youth in the city.

GLC09640.103

25 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Riot Area in Detroit

One wirephoto of a map of Detriot depicting where riots took place on July 23, 1967. The shaded area illustrates the center of the riots in the early hours of that day.

GLC09735.01

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit

One UPI telephoto depicting a map of Detroit amidst the riots. Wire transfer contains information regarding police activity and action on the street. On reverse side is a stamp "Recieved Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967," and "Racial/Detroit."

GLC09735.02

25 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Map shows areas hit by recent racial strife

One press photo of United States map which includes cities in Michigan such as Detroit, Kalamazoo, Rochester, New Britain, Wadesboro, Lakeland, Birmingham, Bogalusa, and Youngstown have been written in. Aside this map is one of New Jersey scratched out by pencil. On reverse side is a stamp that says "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967" and "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," with a pasted newsclipping.

GLC09735.03

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Snipers Force Police Withdrawal

One press photo depicting a map of where snipers shot three victims during the Detroit riots dated July 28, 1967. Map illustrates the Southfield Expressway, major streets near the riot area and a shaded area where snipers were stationed. Wire description explains that police were forced to withdraw and civilians were evacuated by tanks. On reverse side is a stamp "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967" and "Racial/Detroit."

GLC09735.04

25 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: A looter flees with a table lamp.

One press photo of a man in a crowded street carrying a lamp. Markings on image indicate where to crop. Reverse side includes several stampings, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted on the reverse is a newspaper clipping entitled, "A looter flees with a table lamp." Stamped with the date July 24, 1967.

GLC09735.05

25 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Left, National Guardsmen with fixed bayonets march up Detroit street.

One press photo of a line of armed National Guardsmen, a fire in the background. Reverse side contains stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted on this side is the printed newspaper clipping with note "Pg. 7 Pic B."

GLC09735.06

25 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Smoke erupts from two widely separated areas in slum area.

One press photo of birdseye view of Detroit neighborhood areas where smoke arises. Also contains markings indicating where to crop the image. Reverse side contains stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news clipping with tag "Smoke erupts from two widely separated area in slum area." Credit attributed to AP and UPI.

GLC09735.07

25 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: The better part of a city block is consumed by riot flames.

One press photo of birdseye view of Detroit block where smoke arises out of burning buildings. Contains markings of where to crop the image. Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news clipping with tag, "The better part of a city block is consumed by riot flames."

GLC09735.08

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Fire Engulfs Building.

One press photo of a home burning in Detroit, Michigan. Wire information details location of home and describes African-Americans as "rampaging Negros." Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.09

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Firemen find cover under and behind a truck as snipers try to hinder them from work.

One press photo of firemen seeking cover under a firetruck. Markings on the image indicate where to crop, or to highlight features. Reverse side contains stamp "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news clipping with tag "Firemen find cover under and behind a truck as snipers try to hinder them from work." Credit attributed to UPI photo.

GLC09735.10

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: A line of National Guard tanks stands ready to move into action on Detroit's West Side.

One press photo of U.S. Army tanks lined up infront of a building and one man in the foreground. Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news clipping with tag "A line of National Guard tanks stand ready to move into action on Detroit's West Side."

GLC09735.11

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Army paratrooper walks down debris-littered Woodward Ave., Detroit's main thoroughfare.

One press photo of a U.S. Army soldier carrying a weapon on a street in Detroit, Michigan dated July 26, 1967. Scene of boarded storefronts demolished included. Markings made to indicate where to crop the image for publication. On reverse side is printed newsclipping with tag "Army paratrooper walks down debris-littered Woodward Ave., Detroit's main thoroughfare." Attributed to AP Photo. Stamped "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.12

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Still Burning.

One press photo of a bird's eye view of burning street in Detroit, Michigan dated July 26, 1967. Wire information descirbes smoke arising from previous burning buildings. Photo transmitted from AP. On reverse side of image is stamp "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.13

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Guardsmen Take Over.

One press photo of the Michigan National Guard moving through streets in Detroit dated July 26, 1967. Scene of destruction in the background. Wire transfer describes fires beginning from a rain on a "blind-pig" or speakeasy. On reverse side are stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.14

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Fires Go On in Detroit.

One press photo of a birds eye view of buildings on fire in Detroit. Builing at bottom left is on Grand River Avenue. The street continues into the distance, where smoke can be seen from other fires. At the end of the street, tallk buildings show downtown Detroit. Stamped on back is "RACIAL/DETROIT" and reference library stamp, dated July 26.

GLC09735.15

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Fires Go On in Detroit.

One press photo of dismantled mannequins in a pile of broken glass. Markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side is a printed newsclipping with tag, "Naked and broken, minikins lie in Detroit store window after looters swept through." Attributed to UPI Photo. Also stamped, "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.16

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Firebombed Buildings Burn.

One press photo of a bird's eye view of street in Detroit, MI. Wire transfer describes fires in the downtown area and the National Guard assignment to quell violence. On reverse side are stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.17