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

circa 1930-1950

unknown, fl. 1930-1950

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of African Americans swimming]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of swimming pool. Pictured are only African Americans. This is likely a segregated pool.

GLC09724.03

1935

Waite, Henry Matson, 1869-1944

Map

Title: P.W.A. in Action

One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; identifying each states' local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum, infratstructure, Native American rights, education, and health.

GLC09879

circa 1945-1950

unknown, fl. 1945-1950

Header Record

Title: [Southwestern American Indian hand-colored prints collection][Decimalized .01-.07]

Collection of seven hand-colored prints related to American Indians located in the Arizona and New Mexico dated approximately 1945-1950. Selected images have identified people as part of the Hopi and Tesuque Pueblo tribe.

GLC09883

1934

Rogers, J.A., 1880-1966

Newspaper

Title: The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro

One newsletter entitled, "The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro," written by J.A. Rogers dated 1934. Lists 1-- facts about African Americans from origins in Africa, misconceptions of "illiteracy and intelligence," and advances made in science, religion, politics, sports, combat, and against slavery.

GLC09640.245

June 1937

National Resources Committee

Booklet

Title: Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy

One booklet entitled, "Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy," dated June 1937. Item is a report on the status of cities in the United States detailing problems of inequality in labor, transportation, housing, public health and crime.

GLC09640.236

1938

Reid, Ira D., 1901-1968

Booklet

Title: The Urban Negro Worker in the United States, 1925-1936

One volume of a report entitled, "The Urban Negro Worker in the United States, 1925-1936," dated 1938. Report consists of statistics summarizing the analysis of African American workers in the United States by region. This first volume was prepared to provide proof of the difficulties African Americans encountered at work and during training for employment.

GLC09640.303

1935

Twentieth Century Fund (New York, NY)

Book

Title: Labor and the Government

One book entitled "Labor and the Government," dated 1935 printed by Twentieth Century Fund. Related to labor laws and legislation in the United States. Includes statistics on unions, minimum wage, and collective bargaining.

GLC09640.001

January 1939

Header Record

Title: Collection of three items related to Franklin D. Roosevelt [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC03181

1933/08/23

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Executive order relating to the hoarding, export, and earmarking of gold coin, bullion, or currency and to transactions in foreign exchange.

Orders all persons who hold gold coin, gold bullion, or gold certificates to file a report of same with the Secretary of the Treasury within fifteen days. Executive Order 6260.

GLC01983.02

February 9, 1939

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Article about the Noyes family]

Newspaper article from the Westerly Sun. It talks about the Noyes family and their influence in the area, especially in terms of property holding. The history dates back to Reverend James Noyes, who was the first pastor of the First Church of Christ in Stonington. It goes on to talk about his grandson, Thomas Noyes, who served in the American Revolution and later married his cousin Mary.

GLC02150.48

1930-1940 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Group portrait of Roosevelt family at Campobello Island]

Signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and their son, James Roosevelt. 14 other men are pictured with the family on a beach.

GLC04458

1934/11/05

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus C. Dawes

Congratulates Rufus C. Dawes, the President of the "Century of Progress Exposition," a world's fair celebrating the city of Chicago's centennial from 1933-1934. Written on personal stationary.

GLC04912