7 February 1801

Glen, Jacob, 1735-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Glen

One letter addressed to Henry Glen from his uncle and former Loyalist, Jacob Glen, dated February 7, 1801. Pertains to the presidential election of 1800. Glen writes that Jefferson is likely to be elected. Item contains adhesive.

GLC09758

14 June 1977

Ray, James Earl, 1928-1998

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jack Kershaw

One letter to Jack Kershaw dated June 14, 1977 from James Earl Ray. Ray writes from prison pertainng to a transfer between prisons. He was opposed to transferring to a federal prison believing that he would be assaulted or murdered. Relays statutes and laws that would be in his favor to prevent a transfer.

GLC09759

16 April 1865

Mosher, George, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George N. Willeston

One letter to George N. Willeston from George Mosher dated Brooklyn, April 16, 1865. Describes rent prices going up, and the feel of New York after President Lincoln's assassination. Businesses closed and people draped black crepes over the windows. Envelope included.

GLC09760

1922-1924

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935

Header Record

Title: [Documents related to American Relief Administration's work to aid Russian famine.][Decimalized .01-.40]

Collection of 40 items dated 1922-1924 related to Arthur Ruhl's administrative responsibilities to the Moscow office of the American Relief Administration. Consists of official and personal correspondence and financial documents pertaining to Ruhl's work in Russia following the famine of 1921. Content notes Ruhl's modes of transportation, donating his funds from expenses to the efforts, an attempt by an unnamed museum to attain a rare bird species, and details efforts by citizens in Russia to feed impoverished residents of Moscow.

GLC09761

8 February 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.]

One photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking into several microphones. Photograph has an orange editorial marking. On reverse side are two newsclippings featuring his portrait.

GLC09737.03

1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: [Memorial photo of Martin Luther King Jr.]

One photograph of Martin Luther King Jr., with a caption below his name that reads "'We Shall Overcome' 1929-1968."

GLC09737.04

26 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Civil Rights Marchers Reach Montgomery

One wirephoto of marchers with Martin Luther King Jr., and his wife Coretta Scott King at the front. Wire transfers describes marchers as a "stream," as they walked 50 miles from Selma, Alabama. Protesters carry American flags. On reverse side is an Associated Press copyright stamp and date "March 26, 1965."

GLC09737.05

February 6, 1968

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Arlington, VA

One exterior shot of Martin Luther King Jr., among 1,500 members of a group known as, "Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam." In this group are regonized religious leaders of Christian and Jewish faith. Background of photograph features the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Caption describes a silent vigil held at Arlington National Cemetery on February 6.

GLC09737.06

4 May 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit

One telephoto entitled "Detroit," printed by United Press International dated May 4, 1964. The image depicts a line of protesters picketing in front of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Wire transfer information details that 300 protesters were picketing against racial discrimination at GM. The protest was organized by the NAACP.

GLC09716.01

25 July 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Rochester, N.Y.

One telephoto entitled "Rochester, N.Y." printed by United Press International dated July 25, 1964. Depicts four Black men posed infront of a sign that reads "Freedom Now."

GLC09716.03

25 July 1964

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: City state police team at work

One wirephoto entitled, "City state police team at work" taken by Associated Press dated July 25, 1964. Image is of two police officers escorting a Black man through the streets. On reverse side, wire transfer information states that the man was arrested by city and state police officers. This was among many arrests made during riots that took place in Rochester, NY.

GLC09716.04

February 25, 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Selma, Ala.

One telephoto entitled, "Selma, Ala." taken by the UPI dated February 25, 1965. Image is of a crowd of African Americans standing before Wilson Baker, safety director, in the forefront of the photograph with his back to the viewer. Pictured in Selma, Alabama. Wire transfer information states that the people were kneeling, praying and singing following a ban on marches after 4:30 p.m., which was put in place by the mayor of Selma.

GLC09716.05

16 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Stage protest march

One wirephoto entitled, "Stage Protest March," taken by the Associated Press dated March 16, 1965. Image is of a crowd of Black protesters holding signs that read, "Gas is Nazism." Wire transfer information states that 2,000 people attended the protest in Atlanta, Georgia. They marched to the front of a federal building where they chanted "We Want Freedom Now."

GLC09716.06

15 June 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" printed by United Press International dated June 15, 1964. Image is of relgious leaders marching in Washington D.C. in front of the U.S. Capitol. Signs held by protester reads, "Pass Civil Rights Bill Now for Full Voting Rights For All Now," and "New York March to Washington Civil Rights Legislation Now." Wire transfer information details that 1,000 New Yorkers attend the March on Washington.

GLC09716.02

4 August 1971

Zabala, fl. 1971

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of protest rally]

One black and white photograph credited to "Zabala" dated August 4, 1971. Image is of a protest rally to free Black political prisoners. Protesters are carrying signs that read, "Free Ruchell Magee," "Free Angela Now" and "Free all political prisoners AFT-Oakland." Protests likely took place in Oakland, California due to signs that are specific to Oakland local unions.

GLC09716.07

4 August 1971

Zabala, fl. 1971

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a rally in support of Angela Davis]

One black and white photograph taken by "Zabala" dated August 4, 1971. Image is of a crowd of people gathered on a lawn. Some members of the crowd sit on top of a parked car in the foreground. Reverse side contains a stamp that reads, "Angela Davis/Rally in Oakland."

GLC09716.08

10 June 1963

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Danville, Va.

One telephoto entitled, "Danville, Va." taken by UPI dated June 10, 1963. Image is Black protesters marching down a street. Wire transfer information states the protesters pictured were en route to a desegregation rally.

GLC09717.01

29 April 1964

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Police Drag Demonstrators to Clear Street

One wirephoto entitled, "Police Drag Demonstrators to Clear Street," taken by Associated Press dated April 29, 1964. Image is of a police officer dragging a Black man by his legs. Other officers and civilians walk around the street or are sitting on the curb. Wire transfer information states that the protests took place in Nashville, Tennessee. Fifty people were arrested for protesting in front of a segregated cafeteria.

GLC09717.02

February 13, 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Vows to March

One photograph entitled, "Vows to March," taken by Associated Press dated February 13, 1965. Image is of Hosea Williams encouraging a crowd to prepare for a march. Williams stands on the right side of the scene with his arm stretched out. Others look on and hold signs, one of which reads, "Stop taxation without representation." Wire transfer information states that Rev. Hosea Williams said they would march to the courthouse "come hell or high water."

GLC09717.03

February 15, 1964

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

Typed letter signed

Title: to John P. Warwick

One letter to John P. Warwick from Dwight D. Eisenhower dated February 15, 1964. Pertains to Warwick's dislike for 1964 Republican Party nominees for President, Mark Hatfield and Pete Dominick. Eisenhower states that he had suggested the two men run for election in 1962.

GLC09763

circa 1900

National Equipment Co.

Object

Title: Votes For Women

One pin with that text that reads, "Votes For Women" printed by National Equipment Co., dated approximately 1900. Item is round with red border. Inside of border are four blue stars on a white background surrounded by a blue border. There is a sharp metal tack on the back.

GLC09764

9 March 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Berkeley, Calif.

One telephoto entitled, "Berkeley, Calif.," taken by UPI dated March 9, 1965. Image is of a crowd of protesters with city buildings visible in the background. Wire transfer information states that protest took place from UC Berkeley to Oakland City Hall, where there were about 1,000 people present. Protesters gathered to rally against police brutality in Alabama. Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) organized the protest.

GLC09717.04

14 August 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Picking Out Some Shoes

One wirephoto entitled, "Picking Out Some Shoes," taken by the Associated Press, dated August 14, 1965. Image is of a man reaching into the broken window of a shoe store. Wire transfer information states that the image taken was of a broken storefront in Los Angeles, following the Watts riots. Refers to the riots as "Uncontrolled looting and arson -- which hundreds of police have been unable to stop for three nights -- has brought the California National Guard's assistance."

GLC09717.05

14 August 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Hurt in Los Angeles Riots

One wirephoto entitled, "Hurt in Los Angeles Riots," taken by the Associated Press dated August 15, 1965. Image is of two fire fighters holding up a Black man in front of a store. Wire transfer information states the man was in a burning store before the fire department arrived. A can of paint exploding caused the fire. Also states that the National Guard had been deployed to "help police control arson and looting."

GLC09717.06

16 May 1966

Childress, Richard, 1939-1984

Photograph

Title: [Sheriff Frank J. Pelz reads court order to pickets]

One black and white photograph taken by Richard Childress dated May 16, 1966. Center of image is of Sheriff Frank J. Pelz reading a court order to people demonstrating in front of the Horizon House apartments. The demonstration was organized by the Congressional Organization of Racial Equality (CORE) and took place in Baltimore, Maryland. The court order stated that they were in violation of a recent injunction. This injunction limited when groups of people were allowed to protest.

GLC09717.07