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

1943

Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries

Poster

Title: [Franklin D. Roosevelt on Citizenship]

This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads, "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag on the top, and the presidential seal on the bottom. This poster is OWI poster no. 75 and has the number O-533582 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.03.02

1942

Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management

Poster

Title: Americans! Share the Meat

One poster entitled "Americans! Share the Meat," dated 1942. Pertains to meat rations during World War II. Poster contains list of civilians needing to limit their meat consumption to 2 1/2 pounds. Commissioned by the Food Requirement Committee through the War Department. Signed by Claude R. Wickard, Chariman. Item number is OWI Poster No. 10, O-489556.

GLC09653.08

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

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger and crew member who was aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signature belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger with one signature written with greeting, "Deiner Freund" meaning "Your Friend."

GLC09678.02.01

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger and crew member who was aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signature belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger; one signature written with greeting, "Herzlicke Grusse" meaning "Warm regards."

GLC09678.02.02

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; George Hirschfeld (one clipped signature) with a written greeting, "Viele Grusse" meaning "Many Greetings."

GLC09678.02.03

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

10 June 1945

Ratsch, Carl, fl. 1945-1969

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Helena"

One letter written from Okinawa, Ryuku Islands, June 10, 1945, to "Helena," regarding arrving to camp to rest after a muddy trek. Describes malnourished condition of civilians that he and his troop found hiding in a cave and the aid the soldiers provided. Mentions a Corporal Mulhauser who sketched a profile of him that he would send soon and a point system that determines when men can be released from the Army. Signed by "Unk."

GLC09689.01

7 August 1945

Ratsch, Carl, fl. 1945-1969

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Helena" from "Unk"

One letter dated Visayas, P.I., August 7, 1945, to his sister, Helena. Signed by "Unk." Describes going to see the USO stage show of "Oklahoma" as delightful. Mentions that there is an atomic bomb being used on Japan that will have "such good results," and that he is enclosing a money order for $100.

GLC09689.02

14 August 1945

Ratsch, Carl, fl. 1945-1969

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Millet

One letter addressed to Helen Millet, "Rocky Hill Ranch," Norton Hill, New York, dated August 14, 1945, from Sgt. C. Ratsch, regarding the end of World War II. News was learned from Domei News Agency and a Thanksgiving service would be held Friday evening. Ratsch expresses excitement for peace. Signed by "Unk."

GLC09689.03

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

20 January 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

20 January 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