28 April 1925

Chenery, William L., 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated April 28, 1925 from William L. Chenery. Perceives that if the article about Haiti cannot have lighter tone that he will accept it. Points out that Ruhl should approach the article differently. He writes, "I do hope, however, that you can see your way clear to recognize the necessities of the audience. It's human nature that we're up against, and as a democrat, I cannot bring myself to quarrel with the human race."

GLC09757.05

12 May 1925

Chenery, William L., 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from William L. Chenery dated May 12, 1925. Recalls that his article "The New Haiti" is "a splendid performance." Congratulates him on the article.

GLC09757.06

19 May 1925

Mencken, H.L., 1880-1956

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from H.L. Mencken dated May 19, 1925 congratulation Ruhl's published article, "Muzzling Editors in Haiti." Expresses that he would like to meet him in New York during the summer.

GLC09757.07

10 June 1925

Johnson, Charles S., 1893-1956

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from Charles S. Johnson dated June 10, 1925 pertaining to Ruhl's article, "The Haytian Views Us." This article was published in the New York Herald-Tribune. Request that Ruhl write an article for the Journal of Negro Life about the current Haitian life and person.

GLC09757.08

February 5, 1930

Bourke, Louise, fl. 1930

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from Louise Bourke dated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 5, 1930. Note in pencil indicates that the author of the letter was "a girl, partly Negro, a very charming & polished person whom I met in Port-au-Prince in 1925." Writes to Ruhl about anti-American sentiment in Haiti. Mentions Chevallier as a contender for President. Notes that she is keeping her promise to keeping him informed.

GLC09757.09

12 March 1930

White, W.A., fl. 1930

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated U.S.S. Rochester [Euporter] to Port-au-Prince, March 12, 1930 from W. A. White. Critiques the president's orders to evacuate Haiti. White believes that the evacuation is a reflection not on the Marines but rather on Herbert Hoover. He mentions attending a parade to avoid a protest. During the parade an old woman in a blue cotton dress ra up to him with a "home made flag crying" in French. He feigns not understanding her, for concern of appearances and blows her a kiss as he gently pushes her back into the crowd.

GLC09757.11

31 October 1930

Bourke, Louise, fl. 1930

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 31, 1930 from Louise Bourke. Describes the political situation in Haiti and the presence of the media and military in the country. Mentions recent elections for the Legislature.

GLC09757.12

1943

Bonomo, Joe, 1901-1978

Pamphlet

Title: Protect yourself: a health manual for war workers

One pamphlet entitled, "Protect yourself: a health manual for war workers," written by Joe Bonomo dated 1943. Provides advice for women's health who were employed as factory workers during World War II. States that the physical fitness and health of the war worker is vital to the success of America's production program. Topics covered include proper worker's clothing, posture, sleeping positions, and exercise.

GLC09768

02 October 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Wire photo of Thurgood Marshall]

One wirephoto entitled, "Washington" taken by United Press International dated October 2, 1967. Image is of Thurgood Marshall, from the shoulders up. Wire transfer information states that the image was taken the moment before he took a seat on the Supreme Court.

GLC09741.05

01 July 1991

Reuters

Photograph

Title: [Press photograph of Clarence Thomas and George H.W. Bush at a press conference]

One press photograph of Clarence Thomas speaking to the press shortly after being nominated for the Supreme Court. Standing next to him was President George H.W. Bush. There are red markings on the photograph around Thomas's face. Wire transfer information states that the image was taken after Bush announced Thomas's nomination to the Supreme Court. Also mentions that the White House released a statement confirming that Thomas had smoked marijuana in college.

GLC09741.06

10 September 1991

Reuters

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Clarence Thomas taking the oath at the Supreme Court]

One press photograph of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas taking his oath before his confirmation hearings dated September 10, 1991. On the reverse side is a newspaper clipping pasted with a caption. The caption identifies Thomas taking his oath before Joseph Biden. The text reads, "Thomas promised to remember the values of his heritage as a poor black from the South if he is confirmed by the Senate."

GLC09741.07

10 September 1991

Reuters

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Clarence Thomas during confirmation hearing]

One press photograph of Clarence Thomas dated September 10, 1991. Image is a side portrait of Thomas during his confirmation hearing. On reverse side are newspaper clippings pasted. The text refers to Thomas's stance on abortion, "he wants to shield woman from the torture of unsafe, back-alley abortions."

GLC09741.08

11 October 1991

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Calm and Resolute

One wirephoto entitled, "Calm and Resolute" taken by Associated Press dated October 11, 1991. Image is of Clarence Thomas testifying at his confirmation hearing. Wire transfer information refers to Thomas denying that he had sexually assaulted Anita Hill.

GLC09741.09

11 October 1991

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Denounces and Denies

One laserphoto entitled, "Denounces and Denies," taken by Associated Press dated October 11, 1991. Image is of Clarence Thomas testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Wire transfer information states that Thomas returned to his hearings after testifying that he had not sexually assaulted University of Oklahoma professor, Anita Hill.

GLC09741.10

15 October 1991

Storey, John, 1957-?

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of pro-choice activists protesting against Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court]

One press photograph taken by John Storey of the San Francisco Examiner dated October 15, 1991. Image is of two women protesting. On the reverse side are newspaper clippings pasted on. The text identifies the two women as Regina Evans and Theresa Selman, members of a pro-choice group protesting against the confirmation of Clarence Thomas.

GLC09741.11

15 October 1991

Storey, John, 1957-?

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a pro-choice activist protesting against Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court]

One press photograph taken by John Storey from the San Francisco Examiner dated October 15, 1991. Image is of a woman participating in a rally. She holds a sign that reads, "We will remember." Pasted on the reverse side is a newspaper clipping. The text identifies the woman as B.J. Martin who participated in a pro-choice group rally against Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

GLC09741.12

16 October 1991

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Something to smile about

One laserphoto entitled, "Something To Smile About," taken by Associated Press dated October 16, 1991. Image is of of Clarence Thomas smiling as he gets into a car. Wire transfer information states that Thomas was approved for the Supreme Court that Tuesday.

GLC09741.13

29 April 1931

Munro, Dana G., fl. 1931

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One typed letter dated Port-au-Prince, April 29, 1931 from Dana G. Munro. Relays his time spent with the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Has a desire to "give the Haitians a maximum opportunity of running them properly after our people get out." Believes that it was an interesting and pleasant period in Haiti's history.

GLC09757.13

2 August 1943

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Captured in Harlem Battle

One photograph entitled "Captured in Harlem Battle" dated August 2, 1943. Image is of two Black men being led into a police station by two officers in Harlem, New York. Wire transfer information states that the men's arrest were tied to neighborhood violence between Black residents and police officers. The newspaper clipping of the photograph and caption are pasted to the back. The caption states that almost 200 people were shot and 400 people arrested.

GLC09733.01

20 July 1964

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Harlem Street Scene

One wirephoto entitled, "Harlem Street Scene" taken by Associated Press dated July 20, 1964. Image is of armed police officers surrounding Black residents in front of a flower shop in Harlem. Wire transfer information states that residents and police officers were injured. Also states that violence broke out following James Powell's fatal shooting.

GLC09733.21

20 July 1964

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Injured in Harlem Rioting

One wirephoto entitled, "Injured in Harlem Rioting," taken by Associated Press dated July 20, 1964. Image is of four Black men carrying one injured man. Wire transfer information states that violence broke out during the Harlem riots.

GLC09733.22

20 July 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: New York

One photograph by United Press International dated July 20, 1964. Image is of police officers pushing back a crowd of Black mourners. Wire transfer information states that the officers were restraining people outside the funeral of James Powell.

GLC09733.23

20 July 1964

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Taking Cover

One wirephoto entitled, "Taking Cover" taken by Associated Press dated July 20, 1964. Image is of a police officer crouching behind a car. He is pointing a gun. Wire transfer information states that debris was thrown at officers from tenement houses in Harlem.

GLC09733.24

20 July 1964

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: The Harlems of New York

One wirephoto entitled, "The Harlems of New York" taken by Associated Press dated July 20, 1964. Image is a map of upper Manhattan, Harlem, and parts of the Bronx and Queens. It also displays the borders of different areas of Harlem. Wire transfer information describes the racial divide between Spanish Harlem and West Harlem. It also gives the perimeters of the separation.

GLC09733.25

20 July 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Police Patrol Seventh Avenue and 123rd Street in Harlem]

One telephoto entitled "New York" taken by United Press International dated July 20, 1964. Image is of four police officers standing guard at a deserted street in Harlem. Wire transfer information states that police officers stood on guard to stop violence across Harlem that weekend.

GLC09733.26