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

9 May 1950

Delta Sigma Theta Society

Printed document signed

Title: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Certificate of Membership to the Delta Sigma Theta Society for E. Geraldine Williams. Seal of the Delta Sigma Theta Society adhered to the certificate. Signed by the president and secretary of Grand Chapter (illegible) and the president and secretary of chapter (illegible).

GLC09587.262

8 June 1952

Howard University

Pamphlet

Title: Baccalaureate Service

Program for the Baccalaureate Service for Howard University. First page is a title page. Third page is the schedule of events. Second and fourth pages are blank.

GLC09587.264

15 June 1950

Lucy Addison High School

Pamphlet

Title: Lucy Addison High School

Program for the Class of 1950 Graduation at Lucy Addison High School in Roanoke, Virginia. First page is a title page. Second page is a schedule of events. Third page is a list of graduates.

GLC09587.263

6 January 1954

Williams, H. Hamilton, 1911-1981

Typed document

Title: to Mother

Letter to Cordelia S. Williams signed "Doc" from her son Dr. Harold Hamilton Williams. He tells her he is glad she has a T.V. now. He describes the Rose Parade he attended and "the guys" he is living with and how in the same day, one had burned food and the other had broken the T.V. He describes the Christmas presents he recieved and the Christmas party his friends threw. Williams then tells her that George Jeffries, someone from Roanoke (Williams' hometown) who had stayed with him in Los Angeles had written a number of letters address to Rose Sheffey but were really intended for "Hazel". In…

GLC09587.303

August 1952

Students for Democratic Action, fl. 1952

Pamphlet

Title: The Big Little Person's Book of Songs For Democratic Action

The book, published by the Students for Democratic Action (SDA), is a mix of common picketing and protest songs and original works by the author. The table of contents is ordered by genre of the song as follows: popular folk songs; old favorites; SDA, ADA (Americans for Democratic Action) miscellaneous political; union songs; freedom line; war and peace; old west; satire and parody. The songs center around the theme of socialism and democracy while bringing awareness to social and economic injustices like poverty, the United Nations, and class inequality. Some songs directly reference…

GLC09590

January 31, 1951

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Typed letter signed

Title: to Channing Frothingham

A letter from Truman to Frothingham concerning Frothingham's support of National legislation on health insurance. The letter is thanking Frothingham for his support writing "I am more grateful then I can tell you for this assurance of your continued loyal support for the national health insurance program. As you so frankly indicate, that program has powerful enemies who are not above misrepresenting its aims and purpose, in fact it's fundamental principle." Truman continues saying that in the two years since the discussion was first introduced the appreciation of it has only grown. He…

GLC09651

25 September 1956

Arvidson, Ralph, fl. 1956

Photograph

Title: Japanese-Americans recite the Pledge of Allegiance

One black-and-white image taken by Ralph Arvidson dated September 25, 1956. Pictured are a group of Japanese Americans reciting the Pledge of Allegiance during "graduation exercises at Olivet Presbyterian Church." Reverse side of photograph includes keyword, "Citizenship," written in red; photographer's label stating the date, photographer's name, a brief description of the scene; and a newsclipping pasted with the photo's caption.

GLC09850

1957-1959

Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959

Header Record

Title: The Growth and Development of America in Maps [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of maps dated 1957-1959 printed by the Chicago Paper Company and Linweave Quality Papers. The maps demonstrate the types and quality of Linweave Quality Papers. They illustrate the growth and development of the United States in map from 1492-1960. Illustrated by Karl Smith.

GLC09861

1942-1953

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of documents related to the Korean War, 1942-1953][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of items related to the Korean War dated 1942-1953. Consists of three religious pamphlets, one letter to the families of persons missing in action, and one prisoner of war letter.

GLC09818

27 March 1956

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of Jesse Owens]

One black and white photograph of Jesse Owens dated March 27, 1956. Image is of Owens in an interior location. Reverse side contains typewritten text, "Jesse Owens of Olympic fame - Mayfair Hotel, Sioux City, Iowa - March 27, 1956." Also contains a handwritten note, " Died- 3/31/80, Tuscon - Arizon."

GLC09798.01

1953

Photograph

Title: [Image of Jesse Owens sprinting]

One black and white photograph of Jesse Owens dated 1953. Image is of Owens sprinting outside. He has enscribed the photo, "To Joyce & Ken - My Best Wishes to two wonderful people."On the reverse side is an Associated Press stamp.

GLC09798.02

12 June 1953

Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980

Typed letter signed

Title: to Ken Brown

One typewritten letter to Ken Brown from Jesse Owens dated June 12, 1953. Thanks Brown for a previous letter. Letterhead is from the State Athletic Commission of Illinois. Refers to a flood where people may receive better housing due to the damage. Mentions an autographed photograph (see GLC09798.02) that he includes with the letter.

GLC09798.03

1953

Object

Title: [National Defense Service Medal]

National Defense Service Medal.

GLC09555.13

1950

National Urban League

Pamphlet

Title: 40th Anniversary Year Book

One item printed by the National Urban League dated 1950. Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the league. Includes essays by noted African American civil rights leaders and scholars related to survey projects and research.

GLC09640.192.01

1950

National Urban League

Pamphlet

Title: 40th Anniversary Year Book

One item printed by the National Urban League dated 1950. Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the league. Includes essays by noted African American civil rights leaders and scholars related to survey projects and research.

GLC09640.192.02

1954

National Urban League

Pamphlet

Title: Mortgage Financing for Properties Available to Negro Occupancy

One pamphlet entitled, "Mortgage Financing for Properties Available to Negro Occupancy," dated 1954. Expresses concern of unfair housing practices committed against African Americans specific to mortgage financing. Lists statistics of differences between white and black housing developers, the latter who would be more likely to be denied housing or granted financial assistance. Mentioned often is the Federal National Mortgage Association.

GLC09640.193.01

May 17, 1954

National Urban League

Pamphlet

Title: Mortgage Financing for Properties Available to Negro Occupancy

One pamphlet entitled, "Mortgage Financing for Properties Available to Negro Occupancy," dated 1954. Expresses concern of unfair housing practices committed against African Americans specific to mortgage financing. Lists statistics of differences between white and black housing developers, the latter who would be more likely to be denied housing or granted financial assistance. Mentioned often is the Federal National Mortgage Association.

GLC09640.193.02

1959

National Urban League

Pamphlet

Title: Of Sight and Sound, Letters from an American Abroad

One pamphlet entitled, "Of Sight and Sound, Letters from an American Abroad," dated 1959. Consists of letters from Lester B. Granger, executive director of the National Urban League dated 1958-1959. Letters were sent from Rangoon, Burma, Karachi-Bound, Dar-es-salaam, and Accra, Ghana. He refers to his three-month tour through parts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Relays his encounter with the presence of colonialism, racism and economic standing from his tour.

GLC09640.194

12 April 1950

Newsom, Earl, 1897-1973

Pamphlet

Title: Some Considerations in Dealing with Political Opinion

One pamphlet entitled, "Some Considerations in Dealing with Political Opinion" by Earl Newsom dated April 12, 1950. Item is a transcript of a lecture held by Newsom at the New School for Social Research related to economic inequality, ingestion of information and developing opinions. Contains a stenographic transcript insert of a Q&A session following the lecture.

GLC09640.213.01

12 April 1950

Newsom, Earl, 1897-1973

Pamphlet

Title: Some Considerations in Dealing with Political Opinion

One pamphlet entitled, "Some Considerations in Dealing with Political Opinion" by Earl Newsom dated April 12, 1950. Item is a transcript of a lecture held by Newsom at the New School for Social Research related to economic inequality, ingestion of information and developing opinions. Contains a stenographic transcript insert of a Q&A session following the lecture.

GLC09640.213.02

March 1950

Political Affairs, fl. 1950

Pamphlet

Title: Political Affairs [March 1950]

One issue of Political Affairs dated March 1950. Consists of essays related to the Communist government, labor issues, NAACP's Civil Rights mobilization, and capitalism.

GLC09640.235

June 1954

Graham, Frank P., 1886-1972

Pamphlet

Title: Segregation and the Schools

One pamphlet entitled, "Segregation and the Schools," dated June 1954. Consists of writings on school integration following the Supreme Court decision, "Brown v. Board of Education." Gives initial instances of school integration in the United States, its effect on costs, faculty and students.

GLC09640.238

1943

Claessens, August, 1885-1954

Pamphlet

Title: Race Prejudice.

One pamphlet entitled, "Race Prejudice," dated 1943. Consists of writings pertaining to race discrimination based on prejudice, social conditioning and the religious, historical and geographical factors.

GLC09640.239

1946

Claessens, August, 1885-1954

Pamphlet

Title: Eugene Victor Debs: A Tribute

One pamphlet entitled, "Eugene Victor Debs: A Tribute" dated 1946. Features an essay by August Claessens profiling Eugene Victor Debs' work on labor movements, as a presidential candidate, his struggle after being incarcerated, and his speeches. Includes an excerpt from a speech Debs made in Girard, Kansas, May 23, 1908.

GLC09640.240