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State debt of the Dorrites! How is it to be paid

"If Carpenter is Elected, a Land Tax is Inevitable."

GLC07245.02

To the Democrats of Rhode Island

Anti-Dorrite propaganda, comparing resolutions of Dorrites to "Real Facts"

GLC07245.03

By his Excellency. Samuel Ward King

Regarding Tyler's response to King about how the Government will deal with armed insurrections. (Damaged, affecting text at top and bottom.)

GLC07246.01

To the people of Rhode-Island

Outlines letters of John Whipple and President Tyler (Tyler letter is the same as in 7246.01) (Slight losses affecting text.)

GLC07246.02

A horrible plot discovered!! [anti-Dorr]

Warning that Dorr is soliciting men in New York to bring violence to Rhode Island. With manuscript note.

GLC07248.01

Vinton's address on ... Newport artillery

Thanking God for quick suppression of insurrection. (Losses affecting text.)

GLC07248.02

Proclamation by His Excellency Samuel Ward King [Dorr as fugitive]

Offering $1,000 reward for the "delivery of the fugitive traitor Thomas Wilson Dorr"

GLC07249.01

An Act.... [declaring martial law]

calling for martial law, with clipped signature "Thomas Wilson Dorr"

GLC07249.02

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution adopted]

Announcing constitution adopted by a majority of qualified electors.

GLC07250

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [day of Thanksgiving]

Regarding setting aside day of thanksgiving

GLC07251.01

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution ratification]

Regarding ratification of new constitution.

GLC07251.02

Speech of Governor Dorr [on silk]

Concerning the case against Dorr and his subsequent imprisonment; on silk. (With loss on decorative lower left margin.)

GLC07252

Speech of Governor Dorr

Concerning the case against Dorr and his subsequent imprisonment. Printed on bright yellow paper.

GLC07253.02

The Four traitors [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]

Illustrations and text of 4 politicians who "infamously sold themselves to the Dorrites, for office and political power."

GLC07254

To the Whigs of Rhode-Island [pro-Dorr]

Charles Jackson, candidate for Governor of Liberation Convention; re: "unconditional liberation of Thomas Wilson Dorr ... to be action of amnesty ... to restore peace"

GLC07255.01

To the electors of the western ... district [Wilkins Updike for Congress]

For the Western Congressional District supporting Wilkins Updike for Congress. Post-dates 1842, quotes text from Narragansett Citizen.

GLC07255.02

Governor Dorr's extra [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]

Satirical propaganda attacking Dorr for fleeing the "battle" of Acote's Hill, calls supporters "rabble" from New York, etc. (Losses affecting cartoon on left center.)

GLC07256

Great political car ride and last load of patriots.

Full title, "Great political car ride and last load of patriots. Dorr, Jackson, Simmons, and Arnold! 'We stoop to Conquer' 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven'. Anti-Dorr broadside issued by John Whipple. "Law and Order" presentation...

GLC07257

Battle of New Orleans broadside [in French and English]

Dual-language War of 1812 broadside detailing battle of 8 January 1815. Consists of illustration and key.

GLC07263

Proceedings of the Committee of Correspondence

New York's response to the Coercive Acts.

GLC07274

A Citizen's Address to the Public re: support of Royal troops

Printed by John Holt, per manuscript note.

GLC07276

General Orders no. 33 re: fight for Second War of Independence

Broadside ordering punishment of deserter and urging his men to "fight for the Second War of American Independence." Thought to be unique. The printed "27" has been struck with red ink and corrected "26." Parish & Willingham 1120

GLC07288

Mississippi ordinance of secession [lithographic facsimile]

Lithographic broadside printing of the manuscript ordinance issued by the Mississippi convention. Printed by J. Manrouvier & Co.. With manuscript label at bottom "Facsimile of the Ordinance of Secession of the State of Mississippi Presented by Mrs...

GLC07289

Address ... to the Texas Secession Convention on February 2, 1861

"United among ourselves, a world in arms cannot conquer on subjugate us." Sanford was a Georgia Commissioner, apparently in Texas. Texas decided to secede after a direct vote. Parish & Willingham 5836.

GLC07290

Joint Resolution of the General Assembly of Tennessee [secession crisis]

Regarding resolutions recently adopted by the state of New York, concerning the tendering of men and money to the President of the United States. The broadside argues that they should not be used in coercing certain sovereign states of the south in...

GLC07291

Speech given at the National Republican Convention

Speaking at the Republican National Convention of 1868 at Chicago. Brown, Civil War govenor of Georgia, focuses on the feeling in the South that he betrayed the rebel "cause" by joining the Republican party and advocating Reconstruction.

GLC07292

To Our Fellow Citizens of the United States.

Quotes a Philadelphia newspaper article that characterizes opposition to War of 1812 discussed at a Quaker meeting as treason. The Quakers charge that the article is both false and a fabrication. They claim that political subjects are not discussed...

GLC07331

Proclamation to the People of Western Missouri, Now Occupied by the Kansas Brigade

Proclamation signed in print by Brigadier General Lane, who was also a U.S. Senator from Kansas (1861-1866). Proclamation was written by T.J. Anderson, Lieutenant of Engineers and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Proclamation written in response...

GLC07349

Auburn Daily Democrat Extra re: Fort Sumter

Presidential Proclamation calling for 75,000 Militia to put down secession and reclaim "forts, places and property which have been seized from the Union."

GLC07408

Mirror of Events 1861-62-63-64

Broadside includes narrative of Kilpatrick's cavalry expedition, 4th U.S. Colored Troops. Red ink printed on thin paper. Long broadsheet.

GLC07428

Speech of... delivered in the National Republican Convention at Chicago

Broadside endorsing Grand as candidate for Presidency.

GLC07433

The Injustice of Poll Taxes

GLC07434

The Emancipator---Extra. February 24th 1838, Anti-Slavery Convention

Broadside inviting "Citizens of Connecticut friendly to immediate emancipation of the slaves of our Country, to send delegates to a convention to be held at Hartford" for establishing a state society. The names of the signers are printed in columns.

GLC07437

To the President of the United States....

Broadside with pledge of 67 Philadelphians to uphold the Union, one day after the fall of Fort Sumter.

GLC07439

Proclamation [threatening rebellious New Yorkers]

Broadside threatening rebellious New Yorkers: "seduced from their Allegiance by...Ambitious and Factious Men."

GLC07462

In Provincial Congress. [Massachusetts broadside re: day of fasting and prayer]

Broadside calling for a day of fasting and prayer. (Trimmed)

GLC07467

Loyalty Oath to protect Independence of South Carolina

Cosigned by George Mason, Jason & Catherine West and others.

GLC07469

His Majesty's Declaration of War against the French King

Printed by Thomas Baskett.

GLC07475

Herald extra President Lincoln assassinated

Announces the death of President Lincoln and assassination attempt of Secretary Seward. Dated from Chicago, but the newspaper printing the small hand-bill is unknown. Has remnants of a doily around the borders.

GLC02364

[Poster for quota meeting to procure volunteers for the draft in Ward Six of Lynn, Massachusetts]

Printed by Stevenson & Nichols at No. 22 & 24 Healey's Arcade. Calls "The Citizens of Ward Six who are Liable to a Draft" for a public meeting to get sufficient volunteers to avoid a draft. Meeting being called in anticipation of another call for...

GLC02388.01

A Traitor's Peace

Broadside signed "A Democratic Workingman." Expresses anger at politicians calling for peace and "the Union as it was." Criticizes Southern peace terms from the "Richmond Enquirer" : including recognition of the Confederacy, withdraw of Union forces...

GLC02389

A Proclamation [printer's proof of neutrality proclamation]

Printer's broadside proof of Washington's neutrality proclamation printed at the Columbian Centinel (Boston). The date is inferred.

GLC02391

Free Democratic Address to the People of the State of New York.

Anti-slavery broadside signed in type by John P. Hale, Hiram Barney and John Jay, the New York Politician and descendant of the earlier John Jay, as a committee appointed by the State Convention of the Free Democracy. Urges support for anti-Nebraska...

GLC02383

One More Rally! Ward 6 in Advance!

Printed by Stevenson & Nichols at Nos. 22 & 24 Healey's Arcade. Broadside announces a meeting scheduled at "Volunteer Hall" to hear the report of the Committee on organizing the Mutual Draft-Preventing Association. This was a pro-quota meeting to...

GLC02388.02

Memorial of the Pennsylvania State Equal Rights' League, to the Legislature of Pennsylvania

Asks that the government force companies operating public trolleys to allow black passengers. Public trolleys run by private companies had been routinely barring black passengers from their cars. Signed in text by a number of citizens, including...

GLC08957

[Congresstional order for Treasury Department to compile federal salaries]

Congress ordering the Secretary of the Treasury to present the senate with a statement of "salaries, fees and emoluments...of every person holding any civil office or employment under the United States...together with the actual disbursements and...

GLC08960.02

Women in the home

Argues that a woman's place may be in the home, but that she can perform these domestic duties much better if allowed the vote, since she will have greater control outside events that influence her housekeeping, such as public health and clean food....

GLC08964

Description of the Scale of accompanying Dycas's Hydrometer

Explains how to use and read Dycas's Hydrometer, a device invented to determine the strength of alcoholic beverages, so that the proper tax could be applied.

GLC08993.02

Humanity's last appeal to the abolitionists of the United States, against the increase of slave territory

Urges Northerners to vote for the Whig ticket, and oppose the Democrats, who favor the annexation of Texas. Argues that annexation is planned only to increase slavery and the power of the slave states. Texas is large and suitable for slavery and...

GLC08997

Colored Voters Read

One broadside entitled, "Colored Voters Read," dated 1894 printed by Georgia's Democratic Party. Asks the question, "What Evidence have the Negroes of this State that Schools will be provided for their Children in case the Third Party gets into...

GLC09000

Slavery Days.

Printing of an anti-slavery poem written from the perspective of an older male slave who is close to dying. The first verse reads, "I am thinking now to day of the years that's pass'd away, When they tied me up in bondage long ago, In old Virginia...

GLC09003

White Slaves.

Wage slavery, quotes an 1858 speech which calls for restraint after New York City draft riots, and challenges Democratic agitators to dispute conclusions: " ... self-interest and patriotism both call upon Workingmen to stand by the government firm as...

GLC09013

[Civil War draft broadside]

Satirical lampooning of medical exemptions: "Attention X-Imps!"

GLC09016

Presidential Election broadside

Associating Democratic Party with former Confederate officers. Reprints portions of Democratic platform accompanied by negative allegedly found in Southern newspapers; includes four large cartoons by Thomas Nast depicting Nathaniel Bedford Forrest...

GLC09017

[Reconstruction broadside]

Reconstruction broadside re: compensation for lost property. Urges reply " ... the time is fast approaching when it will be impossible to obtain an authentic record of slaves owned and recognized as property by law at that time ... "

GLC09019

He Being Dead Yet Speaketh

Quotes Lincoln's statements on the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln-Douglas debates, and various sayings.

GLC09020

An Oration Delivered March 6th, 1775...

"...to commemorate the bloody Tragedy of the fifth of March 1770." Supplement to the Massachusetts Gazette. Boston: Mills & Hicks. Crucial Boston Massacre speech given by Warren under threat of death.

GLC09043

Dixie Editors Fear Dry Force Bill Will Lead to Negro Controls in South; Destroys States Rights

Prohibition broadside railing against the prospect of prohibition, because it opens the door to northern infringement upon southern whites. "[The fourteenth] amendment gives to Congress the power to force upon the South a vote for the negro - and a...

GLC09079

[Notice]

"Notice. I will give $5 for any one of my Servants who may be taken at or beyond Ellicott's Mills..."

GLC09089

Black Republican Prayer

Copperhead Black Republican Prayer. About the emancipation of slaves and Lincoln's prosecution of the war. "May the blessings of Emancipation extend throughout our unhappy land--and the illustrious, sweet scented Sambo nestle in the bosom of...

GLC09116

[Broadside warning against recruitment fraud]

Issued by Andrew as Governor of Massachusetts. Warns citizens against enticement into other state militias. Says "they can expect no aid from the authorities of Massachusetts in any embarrassments in which they may find themselves." Mentions some...

GLC02251

Herald Extra. Farewell Address of General Joseph E. Johnston.

Reprints Johnston's farewell to the troops of the Army of Tennessee following his surrender to Union General William T. Sherman. Advises his troops to obey the surrender terms. Thanks the men for their devotion and wishes them prosperity and...

GLC02220.04

[Address to soldiers before anticipated Union assault on Corinth]

Rallying the soldiers before the anticipated battle and assuring a Confederate victory. "We are about to meet once more, in the shock of battle, the invaders of our soil, the despoilers of our homes, the disturbers of our family ties. Face to face...

GLC02195

Proclamation: [Salem Gazette printing re: invasion of Capitol]

Salem Gazette printing dated September 7 at 3 o'clock P.M. from the Salem Gazette Office, reprinting the text from the Boston Evening Gazette.

GLC02208

Dignified retirement: parody on the house that Jack built, -- fitted to the times

A parody of the nursery rhyme styled upon eighteenth century children's chapbooks making fun of Jefferson's retirement at a time of national crisis. The figures are rough allegories of Jefferson (alternately a king then a priest, retiring to a...

GLC02209

Speech of governor Dorr, in answer to the question by the court, why sentence should not be pronounced against him

Published by the Republican Herald Office. Appeals to the citizens of Rhode Island, arguing that the sentence given to him goes against the principles of a democratic Republic. Dorr was charged for treason and sentenced to life imprisonment and...

GLC02211

[Shirley Chisholm campaign poster, 1972]

One poster dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed." Pictured is Shirley Chisholm campaigning to be the Democratic party's nominee for president.

GLC09721.01

[Shirley Chisholm campaign poster, 1972]

One poster dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed." Pictured is Shirley Chisholm campaigning to be the Democratic party's nominee for president.

GLC09721.02

Eat Well But Don't Waste Food

A poster featuring advice for soldiers on not wasting food. The poster depicts a young soldier throwing out a full plate of food. It admonishes soldier to not take more at the mess then they can eat and encourages them to insist on getting the right...

GLC09785

We Serve Colored, Carry Out Only

One sign dated May 5, 1931. Text says, "We Serve Colored Only, Carry Out Only." Printed by A.A. Signs.

GLC09779.02

Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

GLC09779.03

Colored Seated in Rear

One sign dated August 1, 1929. Text says, "Colored Seated in Rear." Printed by B & B Sign Co.

GLC09779.04

Colored Must Sit in Balcony

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Colored Must Sit in Balcony." Printed by Ace Sign Company. According to the text on item, it was likely hung in the Grand Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.

GLC09779.05

Drinking Fountain, White, Colored

One sign dated July 14, 1931. Text says, "Drink Fountain, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could drink water separately.

GLC09779.06

Restrooms, White, Colored

One sign dated 1929. Text says, "Restrooms, White, Colored." Image includes arrows where white and black people could use bathrooms separately at L&N Railroad stations in Louisville, Kentucky.

GLC09779.07

Let Women Vote

One sign dated 1919. Text says, "Let Women Vote." Printed by the National Women Suffrage Association.

GLC09779.08

Coretta King's Moving Account of Life With Her Martyred Husband, He Had a Dream.

One poster printed by Life Magazine dated September 12, 1969. Image displays Coretta Scott King a year following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

GLC09779.14

[Protesters with signs reading "Citizens Commitee Says Negro Teachers Want Upgrading Now" and "Doctor Marland Says Wait 4 Years, We Say do It Now" outside Pittsburgh Board of Education building]

One black and white photograph of protesters dated 1968 taken by Charles "Teenie" Harris. Image displays protesters--adults and children--holding signs that read, "Citizens Committee Says Negro Teachers Want Upgrading Now," "Dr. Marland Says Wait 4...

GLC09779.10

The Dogs' Attack is Negroes' Reward

One poster dated 1963 entitled, "The Dogs' Attack is Negroes' Reward." Image displays white police officers with canines during a protest. One dog is biting into a black man's leg.

GLC09779.09

50,000 March on Montgomery

One cover of Ebony magazine entitled, "50,000 March on Montgomery," dated May 1965. Image displays marchers of the 1965 March on Montgomery. Notable figures featured are Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Ralph Abernathy, and...

GLC09779.11

The Negro and the Cities: The Cry That Will be Heard

One cover of Life magazine entitled, "The Negro and the Cities: The Cry That Will be Heard," dated March 8, 1968. Image consists of a tear-eyed African-American girl, Ellen Fontenelle.

GLC09779.13

Suplemento al Diario del Gobierno de la Republica Mexicana [No. 326, Vol. IV (March 21, 1836)]

One newspaper dated Mexico, March 21, 1836 printed by Jose Ximeno. This is a supplement with an account of the Mexican Army's win at the Battle of the Alamo. Printing includes letters written between Mexican generals; Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna...

GLC09800

"Five Thousand by June, Graduate Nurses Your Country Needs You."

One poster entitled, "Five Thousand by June, Graduate Nurses Your Country Needs You," printed during World War I. Depicts a nurse with a hospital camp in the background.

GLC09812

"Help Us Help Our Boys."

One lithograph printed during World War I. Depicts a smiling woman in a YMCA uniform pushing a poster on a wooden exterior that reads, "Help Us Help Our Boys." Below the woman is the text, "United War Work Campaign, Nov. 11th to 18th, $170,500,000."

GLC09813

"1492 Oct. 12 1918, Liberty Day"

One poster depicting Christopher Columbus pointing towards the Statue of Liberty, holding a lit torch. Above the scene is a printed date, "1492 Oct. 12 1918" and below the scene is the text, "Liberty Day."

GLC09814

"No Nukes is Good Nukes"

One poster entitled, "No Nukes is Good Nukes," dated 1980. Depicts cross bones with a nuclear explosion behind it. Text advocates against nuclear waste, raises the viewers awareness that "cheap and solar and geothermal technology exists that could...

GLC09816

"One Man One Vote"

One poster entitled, "One Man One Vote," printed by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Item consists of a photograph of an old man in a straw hat and overralls sitting outside.

GLC09828

"Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"

One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the...

GLC09830

We can't all go... but we can all help!

One poster entitled, "We can't all go... but we can all help!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a soldier hugging a crying toddler with his left arm. In his right hand he is holding a gun. The text on the...

GLC09654.01

I Gave A Man!

One poster entitled, "I Gave A Man!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a mother looking out, holding a smiling baby, and being hugged by a little girl. The caption on the poster reads, "Will you give at least...

GLC09654.02

Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds & Stamps Now

One poster entitled, "Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds & Stamps Now," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a flag waving in the breeze. There is also a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt reading, "We Can... We Will... We...

GLC09654.03

Even a little can help a lot - NOW

One poster entitled, "Even a little can help a lot - NOW," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a mother and daughter putting war savings stamps into a book. The daughter is licking the stamp while the mom...

GLC09654.04

Our Good Earth... Keep It Ours

One poster entitled, "Our Good Earth... Keep It Ours," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a farmer in his field with two children. The farmer is gripping three stalks of wheat and looking off into the distance...

GLC09654.05

We have just begun to fight!

One poster entitled, "We have just begun to fight!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features a soldier charging forward with his left hand raised up and looking behind him urging others forward. He holds a gun...

GLC09654.06

Americans Suffer when careless talk kills!

One poster entitled, "Americans Suffer when careless talk kills!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features an older couple. A man holds a woman as she cries into an apron and clutching a Western Union telegram to...

GLC09654.07

The more Women at work the sooner we will Win!

One poster entitled, "The more Women at work the sooner we will Win!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features a woman standing inside an acrylic dome fitting holes into it. The poster states, "Women Are Needed Also...

GLC09654.08

The Avenger's Shadow

One poster entitled, "The Avenger's Shadow," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features a caricature of a Japanese soldier standing over a body labeled U.S. Pilot, holding a smoking gun. The Japanese soldier is...

GLC09654.09

Help Smash Hitler Now!

One poster entitled, "Help Smash Hitler Now!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features a soldier holding a gun in his left hand. He is looking over his shoulder to the viewer and pointing in front of him with his...

GLC09654.10

Wood Flies to War

One poster entitled, "Wood Flies to War," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features an air force plane flying through dark cloudy sky. The poster states, "The Army and Navy need 20,000 Square Feet of Plywood for Each...

GLC09654.11

5th War Loan

One poster entitled, "5th War Loan," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1944. Poster features a broom labeled, "Extra War Bonds" sweeping away ripped Nazi and Japanese flags, as well as a broken Japanese katana and a bullet-riddled...

GLC09654.12