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Letter of the Secretary of the Interior, re: report of Board of Trustees of Colored Schools of Washington and Georgetown
1871
Board of Trustees of Colored Schools of Washington and Georgetown
JB00182
Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.2, February 1970]
February 1970
Indians of All Tribes
One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated February 1970. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural resources for profit, as well as...
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Speech of Hon. John A. Dix of New York on the Bill to Establish A Territorial Government in Oregon.
1848
Dix, John A., fl. 1848
JB00183
Negroes and the National War Effort
1942
Ford, Jamed W., fl. 1942
JB00184
New England Farmer [Vol 13 no. 41 (April 22 1835) - Vol. 13 no. 43 (May 6, 1835)]
1835
Fessenden, Thomas Green, fl. 1835
JB00185
Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.1, January 1970]
January 1970
One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated January 1970. Includes the Alcatraz Proclamation. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural...
GLC09792.02
Speech Delivered in the House of Commons on the Motion of Sir George Strickland for the Abolition of the Negro Apprenticeship
1838
Gladstone, W.E., fl. 1838
JB00186
The Night of Freedom: An Appeal, in Verse
1857
Hebbard, William Wallace, fl. 1857
JB00187
Sketche of some of the Speeches Delivered in the House of Commons, on the 15th of May 1823
1823
House of Commons
JB00188
How Sputnik III is Orbiting Earth
21 May 1958
Carlton, J., fl. 1958
One wirephoto of Sputnik III's orbit around earth illustrated by J. Carlton dated May 21, 1958. The illustration displays the Russian satellites orbit in relation to three satellites belonging to the United States also orbiting the Earth.
GLC09794.01
Sixteenth Annual Report, Presented to the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
JB00189
The Slave; a Musical Drama
1818
Morton, Thomas, 1764-1838
JB00190
The Story of the Slave
1816
JB00191
The Slave
1829
JB00192
JB00193
Message From the President Of the United States
2 March 1815
Madison, James, 1751-1836
JB00194
Bombed U.S. Embassy in Saigon
March 29, 1965
Associated Press
One wirephoto taken by the Associated Press dated March 29, 1965. Image depicts bicyclists and corner of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, Vietnam that was bombed.
GLC09794.02
A Discourse Delivered at the American Meeting-House, In Boston, July 14,1808
14 July 1808
Morse, Jedidiah, fl. 1808
JB00195
Eulogy on General Alexander Hamilton
26 July 1804
Otis, Harrison G., 1765-1848
JB00196
Pickets Protested the Appearance of Gen. Maxwell Taylor at Congregation Sinai in Fox Point
15 October 1965
Sentinel Photo
One wirephoto taken by Sentinel Photo dated October 15, 1965. Image depicts group of protestors holding up signs, "Get Out of Vietnam," and "Peace for Vietnam."
GLC09794.03
Reasons why the People Called Quakers cannot so Fully Unite with the Methodists
1793
Phillips, Catherine, fl. 1793
JB00197
Examination of the Rev. Mr. Harris's Scriptural Researched on the Licitness of the Slave Trade
1788
Ramsay, James, fl. 1788
JB00198
Objections to the Abolition of the Slave Trade, With Answers.
JB00199
JB00200
Boston
26 August 1970
United Press International
One wirephoto taken by United Press International dated August 26, 1970. Image depicts a rally celebrating Women's Rights Day at the Boston Common.
GLC09794.06
Doubts on the Abolition of the Slave Trade
1790
Ranby, John, fl. 1790
JB00201
[Photograph of women at a hearing to pass Equal Rights Amendment]
11 April 1977
St. Petersburg Times, fl. 1977
One wirephoto dated April 11, 1977. Image depicts four women wearing anti-ERA pins regarding the Equal Rights Amendment at a senate rules committee hearing.
GLC09794.07
The No-Creed of Infidelity; Contrasted with the Faith of a Poor, Dying, Negro Woman
1815
Religious Tracts Society
JB00202
Slavery Inconsistent with Justice and Good Policy
Rice, David, fl. 1793
JB00203
The Negro Servant
1812
Richmond, Legh, 1772-1827
JB00204
The African Widow
JB00205
The Negro Among the Rocks
JB00206
1825
JB00207
Negro Equality
1860
Stanton, Benjamin, fl. 1860
JB00208
[Commemorative images of Apollo 11's lunar landing]
July 1969
Crofton Lithographing Corp.
One promotional image commemorating Apollo 11's lunar mission dated July 1969. Item imprints portraits of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut patch, and declaration signed by the three astronauts and President...
GLC09799.17
Admission of Oregon Speech of Hon. Alexander Stephens Of Georgia
1859
Stephens, Alexander H., fl. 1859
JB00209
The West India Question
Stewart, Charles, fl. 1835
JB00210
Nothern Interests and Southern Independence
1863
Stille, Charles, fl. 1863
JB00211
An Oration Pronounced July 4th, 1803
1803
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
JB00212
Message From the President of the United States
1842
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
JB00213
1844
JB00214
JB00215
A Sabbath Scene
1850
Whittier, John G., 1807-1892
JB00216
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The Debate on a Motion For the Abolition of the Slave Trade, In the House of Commons
1791
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833
JB00217
He Sho' Thinks He's Hidin'
1920
Cream of Wheat
One undated tin plaque advertising Cream of Wheat. Image contains minstrel imagery of a Black chef with a small white child hiding. Tag line reads, "He sho' thinks he's hidin.'"
GLC09779.01
Where Missile Delivered Simulated Hydrogen Warhead
15 November 1957
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated November 15, 1957. Shows a map of the lower half of the United States, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Panama Canal, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Trinidad, Guyana, Portugal, Spain...
GLC09677.44
Ma-In-Law Steals Show From New Head of USIA
1957
International News Photos
One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated 1957. Shows President Eisenhower smiling and greeting a woman. The attached press release states that the woman in the photo is Mrs. John T. Martin, the mother-in-law of George V. Allen. He...
GLC09677.17
Norwegian King at Father's Memorial Service
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated 1957. Shows King Olav V, wearing a general's uniform and walking with his son Prince Harald and daughter, Princess Astrid to a memorial service. The service is for his father Haakon VII. According to...
GLC09677.18
George E. Stringfellow Photograph and letter. [Decimalized .01-.02]
1958
Various
One photograph of George E. Stringfellow and letter concerning Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, dated 1958
GLC09677.45
George E. Stringfellow
One photograph dated 1958. A portrait of George E. Stringfellow in a suit and bow tie. He is also wearing the traditional fez of the Shriner organization. He has various Masonic and Shriner medals attached to his suit pocket.
GLC09677.45.01
We Serve Colored, Carry Out Only
5 May 1931
A.A. Signs, fl. 1931
One sign dated May 5, 1931. Text says, "We Serve Colored Only, Carry Out Only." Printed by A.A. Signs.
GLC09779.02
to New York City Mecca Temple
Saunders, George M., fl. 1958
One letter from George M. Saunders, the Imperial Recorder, to New York City's Mecca Temple dated 1958. The letter concerns George E. Stringfellow's visit to the Mecca Temple on June 17th. He notes that Stringfellow will be there one day. He will be...
GLC09677.45.02
Colored Seated in Rear
1 August 1929
B & B Sign Co., fl. 1929
One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.
GLC09779.03
GLC09779.04
Colored Must Sit in Balcony
14 July 1931
Ace Sign Company
One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Colored Must Sit in Balcony." Printed by Ace Sign Company. According to the text on item, it was likely hung in the Grand Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.
GLC09779.05
Navy Releases Drawing of World's Largest Sub
25 June 1958
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated June 25, 1958. Shows a drawing of the world's largest submarine named the Triton. According to the embedded press release the Triton will displace 5,450 tons of water, is 447 feet long and has a beam...
GLC09677.47
In Newport
29 August 1958
One wirephoto released by United Press International dated August 29, 1958. Shows President Eisenhower waving his hat. According to the attached press release Eisenhower is at his summer White House on Fort Adams, Rhode Island. The back of the photo...
GLC09677.48
Drinking Fountain, White, Colored
One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Drink Fountain, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could drink water separately.
GLC09779.06
Restrooms, White, Colored
1929
One sign dated 1929. Text says, "Restrooms, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could use bathrooms separately at L&N Railroad stations in Louisville, Kentucky.
GLC09779.07
Taipei
One wirephoto released by United Press International dated August 29, 1958. Shows the Chinese Youth Combat Training Corps carrying flags followed by the Combat Girls Band. The embedded press release states "Latest developments on this Nationalist...
GLC09677.49
Let Women Vote
1919
National Women Suffrage Association
One sign dated 1919. Text says, "Let Women Vote." Printed by the National Women Suffrage Association.
GLC09779.08
National Guard Units March in Legion Parade
1 September 1958
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated September 1, 1958. Shows parade of military troops marching. According to the embedded press release the parade kicks off the annual American Legion national convention. The parade was expected to last...
GLC09677.50
Caskets for Civil War Victims [Hungarian Civil-War]
30 October 1956
Lindlar, Walter, fl. 1958
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated October 30, 1956. Shows two women looking at, and praying beside, a pile of five caskets. The attached press release reports that the women are residents of Magyarovar, a town in West Hungary, they are...
GLC09677.10
Mother Nature Takes in Washing
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated 1958. Shows a wash line hanging from a tree. The clothing dips into the water due to the Passaic River flooding over the banks.
GLC09677.46
[Portrait of Rosa Parks]
1995
Morgan, Monica, fl. 1995
One black and white portrait of Rosa Parks dated 1995.
GLC09778.01
[Portrait of Rosa Parks giving fingerprints at police station]
February 22, 1956
One photograph of Rosa Parks dated February 22, 1956. Image is of Parks at police station being fingerprinted by Sheriff D.H. Lackey in Montgomery, Alabama.
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GLC09778.07
Engraving of Hannah More
Finden, W. (fl. 1831)
An engraving of Hannah More based on the painting by H.W.Pickersgill, R.A.. More is seated holding glasses. Accompanied by JB00001 and JB00003.
GLC09791.0017
A Mandingo
Ackermann, R. A. (fl. 1821)
A colored engraving of a Mandingo tribesman in traditional clothing. This engraving is mounted in a matte for framing.
GLC09791.0016
Engraving of William Wilberforce
Blood, T. (fl. 1814)
A portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russel R.A.. The engraving is mounted in a matte for framing.
GLC09791.0013
The Liberator. [Vol. 31 no. 14. (April 5, 1861)]
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
An issue of The Liberator from April 5 1861. This issue includes articles titled, A Wife's Account of her Husband's Murder (A Northern man living in the South killed for supposedly aiding a slave) Southern Ruffianism Toward Northern Citizens, and The...
GLC09791.0025
The Liberator. [Vol. 31 no. 8. (February 22, 1861)]
A issue of the Liberator from February 22 1861. This issue includes articles titled Slavery Triumphant, Beecher on times, and Protest of Colored Citizens.
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The Liberator. [Vol. 31 no. 7. (February 15, 1861)]
A issue of the liberator from February 15 1861. This issue includes articled titled An Abolition Meeting Broken Up by a Mob, No Union with Slave Holder, The Anti-Slavery Struggle.
GLC09791.0023
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 19, no.15 (August 28, 1858)]
American Anti-Slavery Society
This issue of the National Anti-Slavery Standard from August 28, 1858, features a poem "Peace in God" by Harriet Beecher Stowe
GLC09791.0022
Harper's Weekly [(February 21, 1863)]
Harper's Weekly
One page of February 21, 1863 issue of Harper's weekly. This page features the engraving "The Effects of the Proclamation - Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines at Newbern, North Carolina" the other side of this page features articles: Patriotism and...
GLC09791.0027
Fry, W.T.
An engraving of William Wilberforce surrounded by other images. The engraving also features one white person dressed as a warrior protecting a cowering African person from another white person holding chains with a raised hand.
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A Negro Funeral
Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper
An engraving entitled "A Negro Funeral". The engraving features 11 African American men walking beside a horse drawn funeral coach driven by another man. The engraving is colored in.
GLC09791.0026
Negro Race
Wm S. Orr & Co
An engraving of four African people with a skull in the middle of the page.
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Negroes just landed from a Slave Ship
Unknown
A engraving of a group of enslaved people on a beach with a ship in a background. The group is bracketed by 2 white people.
GLC09791.0034
New-Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette [Vol. 2, No. 24 (June 13, 1820)]
Hill and Moore
GLC09791.0015
Der Sclavenhandel
GLC09791.0018
The Freeman's Journal [No. 8 (June 13, 1781)]
Bailey, Francis (fl. 1781)
GLC09791.0001
The Liberator [Vol. 3 No. 1 - Vol. 3 No. 52 (January 5, 1833-December 28, 1833)]
GLC09791.0019
Extra Globe [Vol. 2 No. 5 (June 26, 1835)]
Blair & Rives
GLC09791.0021
Columbian Centinel [No. 2440 (August 19, 1807)]
GLC09791.0009
The North American and Mercantile Daily Advertiser [Vol. 1 No. 103 (May 9, 1808)]
Wagner, Jacob (fl. 1808)
GLC09791.0010
Portsmouth Oracle [Vol. 20 No. 11 (December 17, 1808)]
GLC09791.0012
The Massachusetts Centinel [Vol. 7 No. 39. (August 1, 1787)]
Russell Benjamin (fl. 1787)
GLC09791.0002
Greenleaf's New-York Journal, Extra [Vol. 1 No. 15 (February 23, 1796)]
GLC09791.0005
Harpers Weekly [(May 30, 1863)]
One page of the May 30, 1863 issue of Harper's weekly
GLC09791.0028
Wouski
Humphrey, H. (fl 1788-1800)
GLC09791.0003
Charlston Courier [Vol. 5 No. 1,243 (January 20, 1807)]
Marchant, Willington & Co.
GLC09791.0008
New York Weekly Museum [Vol. 20 No. 20 (June 25, 1808)]
GLC09791.0011
The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles
GLC09791.0007
Lady Godina's Rout; Or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan
GLC09791.0006
Harper's Weekly [Vol. 10 No. 486 (April 21, 1866)]
GLC09791.0030
The New York Herald [No. 23,957 (March 27, 1902)]
GLC09791.0031
New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette [Vol. 5 No. 214 (August 5, 1833)]
Hill & Barton
GLC09791.0020
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