1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Don't be fooled by figures

GLC09532.02

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Facts -- Mr. Business Man

GLC09532.03

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: The farmer remembers longer than the elephant

GLC09532.04

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Our wealth of earth and water

GLC09532.05

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Farmers -- Make Your Choice

GLC09532.06

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Don't go back and backward with Republicans

GLC09532.07

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Roosevelt or reaction? Wage earners - your vote is your answer

GLC09532.08

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: The truth about taxes

GLC09532.09

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Keeping the budget unbalanced...

GLC09532.10

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Through tariff walls

GLC09532.11

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: "Let's Look at the Record"

GLC09532.12

1936

Democratic National Campaign Committee

Broadside

Title: Your electric bill, 1936

GLC09532.13

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

1917-1987

Header Record

Title: [Collection of materials belonging to Henry Lee Moon, 1917-1987][Decimalized .001-.346]

Collection of 410 items belonging to Henry Lee Moon, Director of Public Relations at the NAACP. Items consist of political and sociological pamphlets, booklets, flyers, and books.

GLC09640

1941-1945

Header Record

Title: Papers of Staff Sergeant Robert A. Washington [Decimalized .01-.28]

WWII soldier collection Sgt. Robert A. Washington - includes 11 letters, 7 photos, 3 postcards, 3 military passes, 1 wallet, and 2 documents regarding discharge.

GLC09829

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

1940

Crossroad Magazine, fl. 1940

Magazine

Title: Crossroad

One magazine entitled, "Crossroad" dated 1940. Contains poetry, short stories, and illustrations. Features a college student's short story who was a competition winner. Magazine printed in Cleveland, Ohio and edited by Dan Levin.

GLC09640.055

1936

Embree, Edwin R., 1883-1950

Pamphlet

Title: Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936.

One pamphlet entitled, "Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936," published in 1936. Includes sketch of Julius Rosenwald. Describes services provided by the fund for African Americans in education, health, and labor. Financial statements with a list of trustees and officers also printed.

GLC09640.022

1938

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Labor's Program for Better Housing

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor's Program for Better Housing," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1938. This text delves into the quality of housing for lower-income families. Makes recommendations to secure better financing and better project management.

GLC09640.024

November 1936

Communist Party of the United States of America

Pamphlet

Title: The Communist.

One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.

GLC09640.053

May 1938

League of American Writers

Pamphlet

Title: Writers Take Sides

One edition of "Writers Take Sides" published by the League of the American Writers dated May 1938. Contains 418 authors' perspectives on the Spanish Civil War. Includes excerpts from Ernest Hemingway, Dashiell Hammett, Pearl S. Buck, Earl Browder, Langston Hughes and other novelists, essayists, and poets.

GLC09640.109

1935

Boardman, Helen, fl. 1935

Pamphlet

Title: Who is the NAACP ?

One pamphlet entitled, "Who is the NAACP?" dated 1935. Details the case of George Crawford and reviews NAACP's statement related to the incident. The essay recounts accusations made against George Crawford for murdering Mina Buckner, a former employee. The authors believe that the legal defense team of NAACP expedited the defense to life imprisonment irresponsibly.

GLC09640.122

circa 1925-1941

unknown, fl. 1925-1941

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of the East Arlington Volunteer Fire Company]

One undated photograph of the East Arlington Volunteer Fire Company. Image is of 13 African American volunteers posed with a fire truck.

GLC09725

1925-1931

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of Arthur Ruhl papers, 1925-1931 [Decimalized .01-.13]

Collection consists of 13 letters dated 1925-1931 addressed to Arthur Ruhl pertaining to the American occupation in Haiti and the conditions of the U.S. transitioning out of the country. Other subject matter is related to Ruhl's article from Collier's Weekly News and notes from his editor to make the writing more accessible to readers. Letters from military officials in Haiti mention the political environment and criticism of Herbert Hoover. Also includes references to Haitian officials such as Jean-Price Mars and Max Hudicourt.

GLC09757

circa 1930-1940

unknown, fl. 1930-1940

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of an African American man]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of an African American man. The man is dressed in a suit and cap and holds a cigar in his right hand. He stands in front of a backdrop featuring a bridge and lighthouse.

GLC09724.02