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Steel Store Front Guard Ripped Off By Rioters

One photograph entitled, "Steel Store Front Guard Ripped Off by Rioters," taken by Associated Press dated July 19, 1964. Image is of a steel fence ripped off during a riot. Wire transfer information states that fence was in front of a pawnshop in...

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Washington

One telephoto of entitled, "Washington," taken by United Press International dated June 13, 1967. Image is cartoon of a tailor giving Thurgood Marshall his robe. On the robe is text that reads, "First Negro on the Supreme Court." A caption above the...

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New York

One photograph entitled, "New York" taken by United Press International dated July 19, 1964. Image is of a police officer looking at a brocken store front window of a furniture store, damaged during the Harlem riots. Wire transfer information claims...

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New Justice and Family

One wirephoto entitled, "New Justice and Family," taken by Associated Press dated September 1, 1967. Image is of Thurgood Marshall with his wife and two sons in front of the Supreme Court building. Wire transfer information states that the images was...

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Clean-Up After Harlem Riot

One photograph entitled, "Clean-Up After Harlem Riot" taken by Associated Press dated July 19, 1964. Image is of three residents and police officers surveying the damage of a pawn shop, Isaac Leon Corp. Wire transfer information states that damages...

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New York

One wirephoto entitled, "New York" by United Press International dated July 20, 1964. Image is of police removing ammunition and weapons from truck. On the sidewalk, two people watch the police. Wire transfer information states that people threw...

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Justice Marshall

One wirephoto entitled, "Justice Marshall," taken by Associated Press dated October 2, 1967. Image is a portrait of Thurgood Marshall in his judicial robes.

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Beefed-Up Police Force Near the Funeral of Negro Boy

One photograph entitled, "Beefed-Up Police Force Near the Funeral of Negro Boy" dated July 20, 1964. Image is of people behind a barricade. A group of police officers stands on the other side of the barricade. A newspaper clipping is pasted on the...

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to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from "Helene" dated Sunday. Writes that she has finished reading "Haitian Odds and Ends," and the memory of Haiti's smell almost brings her to tears. Encourages him to write more about Haiti and that they may visit it together again some...

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to "Pop"

One letter dated Port-au-Prince, March 8, 1925 addressed to "Pop." Apologizes that his replies were delayed and inquires about his health. Gives detail of his military service and believes there to be no reason for the Navy's occupation in Haiti.

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to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated April 21, 1925, from William L. Cheney, editor of Collier's Magazine. Makes recommendations for Ruhl's article about U.S. and Haitan relations. Requests a stronger connection to the American reader. Chenery writes, "I believe that...

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to William Chenery

One memo to William Chenery dated April 21, 1925. The author of the memo regards Ruhl's article of the American occupation in Haiti as admirable. Suggests that Ruhl refrain from omitting the details of Haitian people and activists with a little bit...

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to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated February 6, 1930 from Herbert Hoover on White House stationery. Acknowledges in a brief note that he received Ruhl's approval to his statement about Haiti from February 5.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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[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...

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[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...

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[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...

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[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...

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