19 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat from Jaske's, drinking and staying up late, deciding whether to send for something for Putty and her father in Hong Kong or to put that money towards a Christmas present. Promises to not "drink more than a bottle a day" if he were to call soon.

GLC09609.06

20 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Okinawa, November 20, 1957, addressed to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Writes about typhoon "Lola" missing them, a storm that carried winds travelling up to 225 mph, encountering Colonel Timmons, an old acquaintance from Hong Kong; hanging out with his friend Jerry Marlowe for five days, stopping by the Post Exchange and lists what is available for purchase. Includes a drawing of an envelope with an address to get ahold of him directly.

GLC09609.07

21 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat from Jaske's, drinking and staying up late, deciding whether to send for something for Putty and her father in Hong Kong or to put that money towards a Christmas present. Promises to not "drink more than a bottle a day" if he were to call soon.

GLC09609.08

23 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 23, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Thanking him for three phone calls she received from him which contributed to her joyful mood. Notifies him that he will likely be stationed out longer due to a cargo shift. Relays that she only saw a small article related to the typhoon "Lola" in the Phillippines which would be heading to Guam soon. Asks him to purchase five Japanese lamps as Christmas presents for friends and family.

GLC09609.09

23 November 1957

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Okinawa, November 23, 1957, to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Describes a theft that took place in his room on a night he and his roommates were out drinking. Also mentions people shopping at the postal exchange before Christmas.

GLC09609.10

24 November 1957

Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Sunday, November 24, 1957, from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her social life and personal time at home. Expresses excitement that he would be home in eleven days. Details how she spends her days watching movies on the television, her weight loss, babysitting and the weather.

GLC09609.11

30 November 1957

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Sunday, November 30, 1957, to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details base responsibilities; taking down the temporary sites and moving it for long amounts of time. Expresses excitement regarding returning home. Included with letter is an enhanced photo of a topless woman with a third breast and caption, "Man Wanted With Three Hands!!"

GLC09609.12

1952

Nasser, Gamal-Abdel, 1918-1970

Pamphlet

Title: The Philosophy of the Revolution

One pamphlet entitled, "The Philosophy of the Revolution" printed by Gamal Abdel-Nasser dated 1952. As emphasized by Abdel-Nasser. The pamphlet was not printed to describe the events that led up to the overthrow of King Farouk on July 23, 1952 but to reflect on the process of the revolution.

GLC09640.002

1959

Record, C. Wilson, fl. 1959

Pamphlet

Title: Some Historical, Structural and Functional Differences Between the NAACP and the Communist Party - Spring 1959 Issue

One pamphlet featuring an article by C. Wilson Record entitled, "Some Historical, Structural and Functional Differences Between the NAACP and the Communist Party," reprinted from the Alpha Kappa Deltan, Spring 1959 issue. The article touches on the two organizations' efforts to gain public attention. White supremacists claim that African Americans do not want integration, and label the NAACP as "communists" to discredit their efforts towards civil rights.

GLC09640.004

January 26, 1959

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Document signed

Title: [Cashed loan check]

One check from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 26, 1959. The check's amount is $300. The memo line on the check reads, "Loan." The check is issued by the Harrisburg Trust Company. Stamped with holes indicating that it has been cashed.

GLC09611.007.05

1957

Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906

Book

Title: In the Mountain Wilderness and Other Works

This is a collection of poems and plays by the author Henrik Ibsen. This collection includes 7 poems and 2 plays. The title included are: "In the Springtime of life," "In the Picture Gallery," "In the Mountain Wilderness," "Terje Viken," "A Fragment of an Epic Poem Brand," "The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln," "To My Friend the Revolutionary Orator," "Norma," and, "St. John's Night."

GLC09660

8 August 1957

Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994

Typed letter

Title: to Jackie Robinson

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated August 8, 1957 from Richard Nixon. Nixon writes to Robinson pertaining to a recent Senate vote. Nixon vows to introduce a more "effective bill than the watered-down version." Written on presidential stationery. The letter has a secretarial signature.

GLC09754.01

7 October 1957

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jackie Robinson

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated October 7, 1957 from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Thanks Robinson for a letter pertaining to Little Rock Nine. Written on presidential stationery.

GLC09754.02

9 December 1957

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter

Title: to Jackie Robinson

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated December 9, 1957 from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Thanks Robinson for a letter regarding his health. Written on presidential stationery. The letter has a secretarial signature.

GLC09754.03

15 May 1959

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Typed letter

Title: to Jackie Robinson

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated May 15, 1959 from John F. Kennedy. Kennedy writes to Robinson refuting a column printed in the New York Post, where he criticized Senator Kennedy's "civil rights record." Kennedy disagrees the claim that he attended a "Southern Governors Conference." He refers Robinson to his voting record on civil rights and that Roy Wilkins, president of the NAACP has endorsed him.

GLC09754.04

circa 1950

unknown, fl. 1950

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a young African American girl with doll]

One undated black and white photograph of a young African American girl holding a baby doll. On the back of the photograph is written "To Aunt Mollie With Love From Debbie."

GLC09724.05

circa 1950

unknown, fl. 1950

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Black woman and child at a beach]

One undated black and white photograph a Black woman holding a child in the ocean water. Image is of the woman and child, wearing swim caps, sitting in the water. A pier is visible in the background.

GLC09724.06

1953

unknown, fl. 1953

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of African American man]

One black and white photograph dated 1953. Image is of an African American man posing next to a wall of photographs of boxers. He raises one hand and looks towards his fist. On the wall behind him are portraits on boxers.

GLC09724.07

1951-1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Header Record

Title: How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began [Decimalized 01.-.03]

Collection of three pamphlets entitled, "How the National Assocation for the Advancement of Colored People Began," by Mary White Ovington. Details the history of the organization and list of the trustee members and officers.

GLC09640.130

1951

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1951. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1951.

GLC09640.130.01

1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1954. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1954.

GLC09640.130.02

1954

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1954. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1954.

GLC09640.130.03

April 1958

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: "The NAACP and Organized Religion"

One pamphlet entitled, "The NAACP and Organized Religion" dated April 1958. Pertains to the involvement of religious groups working towards social justice. Details a project known as "Churches for Freedom" whereby the purpose was to mobilize and organize churches to be involved with the civil rights movement.

GLC09640.134

June 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP: An American Organization

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP: An American Organization," dated June 1956. Text within the document refers to white supremacist groups that call NAACP a "Communist-dominated" group. Proceeds to list six main statements made against their mission as well as reiterating the core of their work. This includes not being subversive, that the Communist Party of the U.S.A. does not precede their anti-segregation program, that they are not affliated with the Communist Party, and that they have been supported by people of all races and religions.

GLC09640.136

26 June 1956

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions

One pamphlet entitled,"NAACP: 47th Annual Conference Resolutions" dated June 26, 1956. Contains resolutions decided by the delegates at the 47th annual conference in San Francisco, California. Among the resolutions adopted are passive non-resistance; dedicating time to expanding their youth programs through youth councils and college chapters throughout the United States; desegregation; and immigration and migrant labor, among other topics. Also included is an index on the back page.

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