December 29, 1934

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a path]

One photograph of path dated December 29, 1934. Features a path that runs between trees and a row of tents the photo has the number 87 in the lower right corner.

GLC10047.01.658.06

December 29, 1934

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of two men and a horse]

One photograph of two men and a horse dated December 29, 1934. Features a man holding the reins of a horse while another man is standing on the saddle on the horses back. Behind them is a cabin and mountains.

GLC10047.01.658.07

December 12, 1926

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of two men]

One photograph of two men dated December 12, 1926. Features two men posing for the camera next to each other with their arms around each other's shoulders. The photo is dated on the back.

GLC10047.01.658.08

January 5, 1938

Ballew, W.V., fl. 1938

Typed letter signed

Title: to Omer H. Kelpe

One letter from W.V. Ballew to Omer H. Kelpe dated January 5, 1938. Announcing Omer's successful completion of a short course related to the beverage industry. Written on Dr. Pepper Company stationary.

GLC10047.01.659

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Relays the organization's mission and summarizes efforts made towards civil rights. This pamphlet was meant to promote new membership enrollment and donations with the NAACP. Back page contains a blank form where a contribution would be enclosed.

GLC09640.170

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Details the mission of the organization as well as the number of branches and members throughout the United States; summaries related to voting rights, civil rights laws passed, passage of 1968 Open Housing Act, prison reform, ending school segregation, creating equal job opportunities, involvement in ending military segregation; and a blank form to submit donations.

GLC09640.170.01

1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: naacp: its story, its program and objectives

One pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Details the mission of the organization as well as the number of branches and members throughout the United States; summaries related to voting rights, civil rights laws passed, passage of 1968 Open Housing Act, prison reform, ending school segregation, creating equal job opportunities, involvement in ending military segregation; and a blank form to submit donations.

GLC09640.170.02

January 1955

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: It Can Be Done!

One pamphlet entitled, "It Can Be Done!" dated January 1955 printed by the NAACP. Relays the progress of terminating school segregation. Contains images of integregated and segregated classrooms. Text details the progress of school districts in the South working towards integration; details the eforts to allow Shirley Bulah to be the first black student enrolled in Hockessin School in Delaware; the percentage of black teachers being hired; recommendations to American public schools in order to make progress towards transitioning into integrated schools.

GLC09640.174

8 July 1987

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Typed document

Title: [John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]

One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative to uplift members of the black community. Jacob says the responsibility falls on them [African Americans] to make an impact on lingering racist practices.

GLC09640.179

1969

Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

Pamphlet

Title: "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)

One pamphlet entitled, "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)" dated 1969 by Roy Wilkins. Wilkins argues that Clement F. Haynsworth's segreationist attitudes disqualifies him from being on the Supreme Court. This is due to his opinions that upheld segregation in schools and hospitals.

GLC09640.182

15 February 1977

Jordan, Vernon E. Jr., 1935-?

Typed letter signed

Title: from Vernon E. Jordan Jr.

One unaddressed typed letter dated February 15, 1977 from Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League. Item was likely enclosed with the copy of Proceedings of the National Urban League's 1976 Annual Conference. Thanks the recipient and notifies them that they will receive more information related to the 1977 conference soon.

GLC09640.201

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Header Record

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of a booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown.

GLC09640.204

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.01

3 August 1982

National Urban League

Booklet

Title: "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"

One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne Elder, III, Robert Guillaume, Denise Nicholas, Charles Floyd Johnson, Brock Peters, and Roxie Roker. Each actor's headshot is accompanied with a short biography.

GLC09640.204.02

2 November 1978

New York Post

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile"

One obituary entitled, "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile," dated November 2 , 1978. Honors the passing of Guy R. Brewer, a politician who served on the New York State Assembly. The article describes his work to attempt to pass a "controversial anti-cancer product," known as laetrile, after he was diagonosed with cancer.

GLC09640.218

1966

Morritt, fl. 1966

Engraving

Title: [Etching of Ohio State University Library]

One etching of the front of the Ohio State University Library dated 1966. Artist's signature, "Morritt" is included in the bottom corner. A statue of President William Oxley Thompson is depicted in the front of the library.

GLC09640.228

1935

Waite, Henry Matson, 1869-1944

Map

Title: P.W.A. in Action

One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; identifying each states' local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum, infratstructure, Native American rights, education, and health.

GLC09879

25 July 1858

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to "Father"

One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other family members. Part of letter torn.

GLC07713.02.01

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

GLC07713.02.03

8 September 1883

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.

One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.

GLC07713.02.04

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cutout of flourished shape]

One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.

GLC07713.02.05

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Cutout of a shield with illustrations]

One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.

GLC07713.02.06

21 December 1877

Document

Title: to John S. Witmer

One extract of a letter dated December 21, 1877 from S.S. [Rathoon] to John S. Witmer. Letter pertains to the descriptions of a building where Congress originally convened in Lancaster. This location was later converted into "White Tavern."

GLC07713.02.07

1955

McGraw, B.T., fl. 1955

Pamphlet

Title: Urban Renewal

One pamphlet entitled "Urban Renewal" by B.T. McGraw dated 1955. Document relates to creating a federal program to improve housing standard in "slum areas," and "deteriorating neighborhoods." Also details how segregation does not benefit the economic growth of neighborhoods.

GLC09640.234