circa 1926

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Broadside

Title: For the Good of America

NAACP poster listing statistics regarding the 3,436 lynchings that occurred between 1889 and 1922. States "Do you know that the United States is the Only Land on Earth where people are burned at the stake?" Reports that 83 women have been lynched in the United States. Requests that donations are sent to Joel Elias Spingarn, NAACP Treasurer.

GLC06197

1923-1940

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: Documents related to the NAACP [Decimalized .01-.08.02]

Created in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois.

GLC06135

1965

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Poster

Title: Register and Vote

One poster entitled, "Register and Vote," dated 1965. Front lists days, times, and locations of voter registration with a bullet point list of reasons citizens must register, indicating "All You Need Is Some Identification--Such As A Utility Bill or Driver's License". Reverse contains photos of Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner with the text "These Men Are Martys To the Cause of FREEDOM!" and "In June, 1964 they lost their lives for the RIGHT to REGISTER and VOTE".

GLC09623

1 November 1947

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Document

Title: N.A.A.C.P Conference

Booklet is from the twelfth annual convention of the Virginia state conference of the N.A.A.C.P, which met to discuss "complete educational equality a prerequisite for real democracy." It says at the bottom "pay your poll tax, register to vote." It mentions various speakers in the program. Accompanied by a photograph (GLC09587.296).

GLC09587.247

July 1948

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Note

Title: N.A.A.C.P Youth

Note certifies that Geraldine Williams is a member of the N.A.A.C.P. The reverse of the note lists the organization's purpose, including to stop lynchings. Accompanied by a photograph (GLC09587.296).

GLC09587.248

June 1974

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Annual Report of 1973

One pamphlet entitled, "Annual Report of 1973" dated 1974. Annual report of NAACP summaries includes: legislation to raise the minimum wage; conferences; housing; employment bias lawsuits; education initiatives; and a lawsuit brought against Governor Ronald Reagan challenging his tax reduction.

GLC09640.185.01

June 1974

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Annual Report of 1973

One pamphlet entitled, "Annual Report of 1973" dated 1974. Annual NAACP summaries includes: legislation to raise the minimum wage; conferences; housing; employment bias lawsuits; education initiatives; and a lawsuit brought against Governor Ronald Reagan questioning his tax reduction.

GLC09640.185.02

1948

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, Annual Report for 1948

One pamphlet entitled, "The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, NAACP Annual Report for 1948." Topics covered are government branches, housing, education, suffrage, transportation, legal criminal cases, issues, political action, public relations, lynchings in 1948, financial expenses, veteran affairs and the church.

GLC09640.124.01

1948

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, Annual Report for 1948

One pamphlet entitled, "The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, NAACP Annual Report for 1948." Topics covered are government branches, housing, education, suffrage, transportation, legal criminal cases, issues, political action, public relations, lynchings in 1948, financial expenses, veteran affairs and the church.

GLC09640.124.02

February 1949

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Look at the Filibuster

One pamphlet entitled, "Look at the Filibuster," dated 1949. Pertains to the restrictions of filibustering, amendments and other issues related to Rule XXII adopted by the Senate in March 1917.

GLC09640.125

June 1950

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: American Rights for American Citizens, Annual NAACP Report Forty-First Year

One pamphlet entitled "American Rights for American Citizens, Annual NAACP Report Forty-First Year," dated 1950. Highlights an award given to Ralph J. Bunche; current conditions of housing; relationship between the NAACP, the church, and the armed services; the 40th annual convention; lynchings in 1949; and finances.

GLC09640.126

20 June 1950

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "NAACP: A Record of Leadership"

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP: A Record of Leadership," dated June 20, 1950. Highlights the program scheduling for the 41st Annual NAACP Convention. Details meeting times, and mass schedules at the Union Methodist Church for the week.

GLC09640.128

June 1951

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950

One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950," dated 1951. Highlights the 1950 Supreme Court ruling on "separate but equal," which made impacts on cases on segregation in education, discrimination in an insurance company, youth group participation, published literature, and posters.

GLC09640.129

June 1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: 90 Years + 10 = Freedom, NAACP Annual Report

One pamphlet entitled "90 Years + 10 = Freedom, NAACP Annual Report," dated June 1954. Highlights Channing H. Tobias, the new boardmember of NAACP; annual convention highlights; public school segregation and the plans to move forward with how abolish it; membership costs and enrollment; field staff; youth participation; the "Trenton Six" ; labor programs; religion; United Nations; and finances.

GLC09640.131

June 1955

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954

One pamphlet entitled, "Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954," dated June 1955. Reflects on the decision to retract "separate but equal" in public education; implementation of the decision on a state by state level; other levels of integration breached in other public spaces; political action; unions; and finances.

GLC09640.133.01

June 1955

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954

One pamphlet entitled, "Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954," dated June 1955. Reflects on the decision to retract "separate but equal" in public education; implementation of the decision on a state by state level; other levels of integration breached in other public spaces; political action; unions; and finances.

GLC09640.133.02

June 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Progress and Reaction, NAACP Annual Report, 47th Year

One pamphlet entitled "Progress and Reaction, NAACP Annual Report, 47th Year," dated June 1956. Details membership enrollment in 1955; creation of a Housing Department for the NAACP's National Office; coverage of the 46th Annual Convention, finances; production cost of The Crisis; and legislative action to confront segregation in schools, work, and public spaces.

GLC09640.135.01

June 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Progress and Reaction, NAACP Annual Report, 47th Year

One pamphlet entitled "Progress and Reaction, NAACP Annual Report, 47th Year," dated June 1956. Details membership enrollment in 1955; creation of a Housing Department for the NAACP's National Office; coverage of the 46th Annual Convention, finances; production cost of The Crisis; and legislative action to confront segregation in schools, work, and public spaces.

GLC09640.135.02

June 1958

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Civil Rights Crisis of 1957, NAACP Annual Report

One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Rights Crisis of 1957, NAACP Annual Report," dated June 1958. Topics covered: Little Rock Nine, finances, segregation in the workforce and attacks incurred from Southerners. Chapters included are "Violence at Little Rock," "Seeking Democracy in the Community," "The Life Membership Campaign," "Seeking Democracy in Washington," "Dixie Versus the NAACP," "The Color Bar in Industry."

GLC09640.140.01

June 1958

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Civil Rights Crisis of 1957, NAACP Annual Report

One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Rights Crisis of 1957, NAACP Annual Report," dated June 1958. Topics covered: Little Rock Nine, finances, segregation in the workforce and attacks incurred from Southerners. Chapters included are "Violence at Little Rock," "Seeking Democracy in the Community," "The Life Membership Campaign," "Seeking Democracy in Washington," "Dixie Versus the NAACP," "The Color Bar in Industry."

GLC09640.140.02

January 1957

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Truth versus Ugly Lies about the NAACP

One pamphlet entitled, "Truth versus Ugly Lies about the NAACP," dated January 1975. Displays the efforts of the Citizens' Council (White Citizens Council) to disparage the NAACP's efforts for civil rights. Pages are split in two columns; The Lie and the Truth. One example: "The Lie: The NAACP disrupted 'harmonious' race relations in the South which was voluntarily improving conditions for Negroes until the Supreme Court banned segregation in public education; The Truth: Practically every advance toward equality made by Negroes in the South has been the result of NAACP action. The right to…

GLC09640.141.01

January 1957

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Truth versus Ugly Lies about the NAACP

One pamphlet entitled, "Truth versus Ugly Lies about the NAACP," dated January 1975. Displays the efforts of the Citizens' Council (White Citizens Council) to disparage the NAACP's efforts for civil rights. Pages are split in two columns; The Lie and the Truth. One example: "The Lie: The NAACP disrupted 'harmonious' race relations in the South which was voluntarily improving conditions for Negroes until the Supreme Court banned segregation in public education; The Truth: Practically every advance toward equality made by Negroes in the South has been the result of NAACP action. The right to…

GLC09640.141.02

July 1959

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: progress and portents, NAACP Annual Report for 1958

One pamphlet entitled "progress and portents, NAACP Annual Report for 1958," dated July 1959. Summarizes the organization's yearly efforts, details legislative matters, grassroot efforts, economic status of African Americans, housing, branding the image of the NAACP, finances and other topics.

GLC09640.143.01

July 1959

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: progress and portents, NAACP Annual Report for 1958

One pamphlet entitled "progress and portents, NAACP Annual Report for 1958," dated July 1959. Summarizes the organization's yearly efforts, details legislative matters, grassroot efforts, economic status of African Americans, housing, branding the image of the NAACP, finances and other topics.

GLC09640.143.02

February 1959

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Then and Now

One pamphlet entitled "Then and Now," dated February 1959. Describes the NAACP's inception on February 12, 1959; the first conference held in New York City attended by almost 300 people challenging racist policies and legislation; a list of accomplishments such as abolishing lynching, enactment of Fair Employment Practices Acts in 15 states; passage of Civil Rights Act of 1957 and others.

GLC09640.146