1969

Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730

Pamphlet

Title: The Selling of Joseph: A Memorial

One handbook entitled, "The Selling of Joseph: A Memorial," printed by The University of Massachusetts Press dated 1969. Item was originally printed in 1700 as a declaration against slavery. Also includes a biography of Sewall, his interest in anti-slavery and information on the enslaved man, Adam.

GLC09640.323

1955

Urban League (Kansas City, Mo.)

Pamphlet

Title: What's Cookin' in Urban League Guild.

One pamphlet entitled, "What's Cookin' in Urban League Guild," dated 1955. Item is a cookbook of recipes collected by members of the Urban League Guild as a fundraiser.

GLC09640.325

1946

Virginia Quarterly Review

Pamphlet

Title: The Virginia Quarterly Review [Vol. 22, No. 2, Spring 1946]

One issue of The Virginia Quarterly Review dated Spring 1946. Item is a periodical of political writing consisting of topics such as: conservatism in the South, the British Labor Movement, Benjamin Franklin, Harry Truman, a revolution in Eastern Europe and poetry.

GLC09640.326

October 1972

Washington Research Project

Pamphlet

Title: The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South

One report entitled, "The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South," dated October 1972. The item is a report on the violations against the Voting Rights listed by counties in the Southern United States; preexisiting discrimination, redistricting, success, underrepresentation, increasing fees, voter registration and other topics.

GLC09640.327

1951

Chafee, Zechariah Jr., 1885-1957

Pamphlet

Title: Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights

One report entitled, "Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights," by Zechariah Chafee, Jr., dated 1951. Item delves into the ratifying of the International Covenant on Human Rights.

GLC09640.329

1957

Seidel, Eleanor Tanzer, 1908-1980

Pamphlet

Title: New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?

One report entitled, "New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?" printed by Women's City Club of New York, dated 1957. Item raises the question if a convention should take place to revise the New York State Constitution and amend the New York legislature. Delves into the history of the Constitution, taxes, courts and explanation of "Home Rule."

GLC09640.330

April 1953

Perry, Pettis, 1897-1965

Pamphlet

Title: The Communist Party

One report entitled, "The Communist Party" by Pettis Perry, dated April 1953. Item is a transcipt of a speech by Pettis Perry to a jury on January 12, 1953. The case involved Perry, who was accused of involvement with the Communist Party of USA. Perry acted as his own counsel defending his involvement with the party and its alignment with civil rights for African Americans.

GLC09640.332

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Jobs for All After the War

One report entitled, "Jobs for All After the War," by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Item is related to veterans returning to the workforce following the end of the war; the expected amount of men to return, and what benefits are likely to be needed.

GLC09640.333

12 November 1952

Davies, Jack, fl. 1952

Photograph

Title: Coronation Kerchief

One wirephoto taken by Jack Davies released by International News Photos dated November 12, 1952. Shows a woman wearing a kerchief on her head. The kerchief has a picture of Queen Elizabeth II and a plaque that reads, "The Coronation of Elizabeth II 2nd June 1953." The attached press release explains that the kerchief has been approved by the Coronation Souvenir Committee of the Council of Industrial Design. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photo information.

GLC09677.01

1 May 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Military Show in Moscow

One photograph released by Associated Press dated May 1, 1956. Shows military trucks and men parading in front of the Lenin Stalin Mausoleum. The press release attached to the photo reports the parade was of 5,000 troops and equipment and took forty-two minutes to pass the reviewing stand. The banner on the mausoleum has been translated, "Under the banner of Marxism - Leninism under the leadership of the communist party- forward to the victory of communism." The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.03

9 June 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Locates Incision

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated June 9, 1956. Shows Major General Leonard D. Heaton, Walter Reed Hospital Commandant, indicating the location of an incision on his body as he stands in front of the camera. The incision in question was made during an emergency surgery on President Eisenhower. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.05

1853

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Book signed

Title: Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume one of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1853. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the condition of indigenous peoples of the United States. The contents of this volume is divided into seven parts; General History; Mental Type of the Indian Race; Antiquities of the Untied States; Physical Geography of the Indian Country; Tribal Organization, History and Government; Intellectual Character and capacity of the Red Man; Population and…

GLC03679.01

1854

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Book signed

Title: Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume two of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1854. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the condition of indigenous peoples of the United States. The contents of this volume is divided into twelve parts; General History; Manners and Customs; Antiquities; Physical Geography; Tribal Organization, History and Government; Intellectual Capacity and Character; Topical History; Physical Type of the American Indians; Language; State of Indian Art;…

GLC03679.02

1854

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Book signed

Title: Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume three of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1854. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the condition of indigenous peoples of the United States. The contents of this volume is divided into fifteen parts; General History; Manners and Customs; Antiquities; Physical Geography; Tribal Organization, History and Government; Intellectual Capacity and Character; Topical History; Physical Type of the Indian Race; Language; State of Indian Art;…

GLC03679.03

1854

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Book signed

Title: Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume four of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1854. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the condition of indigenous peoples of the United States. The contents of this volume is divided into eighteen parts; General History; Manners and Customs; Antiquities; Geography of the Indian Country; Tribal Organization, History and Government; Intellectual Capacity and Character; Topical History; Physical Type of the Indian Race; Language; State of Indian…

GLC03679.04

1855

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Book

Title: Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume five of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1855. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the condition of indigenous peoples of the United States. The contents of this volume is divided into seventeen parts; General History; Manners and Customs; Antiquities; Geography; Tribal Organization, History and Government; Intellectual Capacity and Character; Topical History; Physical Type of the Indian Race; Language; State of Indian Art; Religion and…

GLC03679.05

1857

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Book

Title: Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume three of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1853. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the condition of indigenous peoples of the United States. The contents of this volume is divided into thirty one parts. The first eighteen section concern the history to date of various tribes. The other thirteen sections are; Hostile Attitude of the Southern Tribes Previous to their Final Removal; Consummation of the Government Policy of Removal;…

GLC03679.06

10 May 1922

Haskell, William N. Jr., 1878-1952

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from William N. Haskell addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated May 10, 1922. Haskell relays survey questions for Ruhl to consider while working in Russia. Questions pertain to food distributions, living conditions, hospitals, office equipment needed, Russian Red Cross, increase of American presence, and stipulations of the Riga Agreement.

GLC09761.03

24 May 1922

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935

Typed letter signed

Title: to William N. Haskell Jr.

One letter from Arthur Ruhl addressed to William N. Haskell dated May 24, 1922. Pertains to ships coming into a port in Petrograd; medical supplies delivered; and car difficulties.

GLC09761.04

29 May 1922

Allen, fl. 1922

Telegram

Title: to American Relief Administration

One message from Allen dated May 29, 1922 copied to the director and administrative exectuve of the American Relief Administration. Pertains to a damaged car due to "deplorable negligence." Requests a new car and describes all the car pieces he felt were inadequate.

GLC09761.05

30 May 1922

Kearney, William R. Jr., fl. 1922

Typed letter

Title: from William R. Kearney Jr.

One typed letter from William R. Kearney Jr. dated May 30, 1922 copied to the district supervisor of the Samara offices of the American Relief Administration. Message is a response to telegram from May 29, 1922 (see GLC09761.05) pertaining to Ruhl's damaged car. Kearney asks that Ruhl state what car was used for, who was in charge of the car's inspection, and tools used for inspection.

GLC09761.06

31 May 1922

Haskell, William N. Jr., 1878-1952

Typed letter signed

Title: to American Relief Administration

One typed letter from William N. Haskell Jr. dated May 31, 1922. Pertains to Ruhl's request for a new Dodge car and recent travels to Samara and Ufa. Gives account of discrepancies between different car shops located in Moscow and Samara.

GLC09761.07

5 June 1922

Bell, Walter L., 1883-1942

Typed letter signed

Title: to American Relief Administration

One typed letter from Walter L. Bell dated June 5, 1922 to various recipients. Pertains to Ruhl's assignments in Russia. Ruhl, who was on an inspection trip in multiple districts in Moscow, was scheduled to depart Ufa on June 5. Bell asks that Ruhl receive as much aid as possible.

GLC09761.08

5 June 1922

Bell, Walter L., 1883-1942

Typed letter signed

Title: to American Relief Administration

One typed letter from Walter L. Bell dated June 5, 1922. Written in Russian, and signed by Walter L. Bell. Written in Russian.

GLC09761.09

5 June 1922

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935

Typed letter

Title: to William N. Haskell Jr.

One typed letter from Arthur Ruhl to William N. Haskell dated Ufa, Russia, June 5, 1922. Ruhl relays progress made in districts in Moscow; attempts made to get car fixed or acquire a new Dodge car; and a situation by which the rental car was heavily loaded with food packages that drew attention from local people.

GLC09761.10