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10 April 1968
United Press International
Trenton, N.J.
One telephoto entitled, "Trenton, N.J." dated April 10, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of a man walking a dog in downton Trenton.
GLC09740.077
Kansas City, Mo.
One telephoto entitled, "Kansas City, Mo.," dated April 10, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is an aerial view of a building on fire being extinguished in Kansas City, Missouri.
GLC09740.078
11 April 1968
Washington
One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 11, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of a copy of the Civil Act of 1968 signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Wire transfer information describes it as "a bill to designed to allow...
GLC09740.079
Attempts to Save Home
One telephoto entitled, "Attempts to Save Home" dated April 11, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is of two people's silhouettes watching a home on fire. Wire transfer information states that neighbors attempted to extingush the fire.
GLC09740.080
30 September 1807
Russell, B., fl. 1807
Columbian Centinel [No. 2,452, (September 30, 1807)]
One issue of Columbian Centinel dated September 30, 1807. Issue includes local, national and international news, as well as many advertisements for goods and services. Some articles of particular interest includes: Information regarding a treaty...
GLC09989
1838
Recreo de las Familias
One bound volume of the magazine entitled, "Recreo de las Familias," dated 1838. Item is a Mexican publication dedicated to sciences, arts and literature. Contains an article profiling Phillis Wheatley in a section entitled "Literature de los Negros...
GLC09990
December 1957
Hassler, Alfred, 1910-1991
Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
One comic book entitled, "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story," written by Alfred Hassler dated December 1957. Illustrations by Sy Barry. The item includes instances of nonviolent resistance. Includes images of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King...
GLC09962
Martin Luther King y la Historia de Montgomery
GLC09963
June 1916
W.H., Horne, Co., fl. 1916
[10th Cavalrymen who were captured at the Battle of Carrizal]
One photograph dated approximately June 1916 of the 10th Cavalry of the United States Army who were captured at the Battle of Carrizal during World War I. It is also noted that they were released by the Mexican Army. Pictured by W.H. Horne Co.
GLC09966
1935-1945
Various
[Items related to African American soldiers during World War II, 1935-1945][Decimalized .01-.04]
Collection of four items dated 1941-1945. Pertains to African American soldiers serving during World War II. Consists of a photograph of a Buffalo soldier, a photograph of a platoon of African American soldiers and two booklets related to African...
GLC09967
11 July 1896
The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927
The Freeman [Volume 8, No. 29 (July 11, 1896)]
One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis dated July 11, 1896. Contains news highlighting contributions of the Black communities in Indiana. Front page contains a portrait of Booker T. Washington who had just graduated from Harvard University...
GLC09969
16 October 1897
The Freeman [Volume 9, No. 32 (October 16, 1897)]
One issue of The Freeman printed in Indianapolis, Indiana dated October 16, 1897. Contains news related to Black communities in Indiana: the erection of a new church and community programs planned, advertisements, cartoons, book reviews, serials...
GLC09971
16 October 1944
Leonard, Joseph S., fl. 1944
[Memorandum to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces for an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey]
One memorandum addressed to the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces dated October 16, 1944. Pertains to an inspection of African American personnel at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Details include amount of men at Fort Dix, reports on integration...
GLC09972
1947-1956
[Items related to segregation in the United States][Decimalized .01-.02]
Collection of two items related to segregation of African Americans in the United States dated 1947-1956. Consists of a booklet entitled, "Segregation on Common Carriers" by James Wallace and a Life magazine issue on segregation.
GLC09974
1 September 1955
The Mobile Register (Mobile, Ala.)
The Mobile Register [No. 181 (September 1, 1955)]
One issue of The Mobile Register dated September 1, 1955. Front page includes an article related to the murder of Emmett Till. Article is entitled, "River Yields Body of Murdered Boy." Includes news related to local communities and politics.
GLC09975
1931-1935
[Items related to police brutality and discrimination][Decimalized .01-.03]
Collection of three items related to police brutality and discrimination dated 1931-1935. Consists of two pages from separate issues of New Masses and a copy of "The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)." Newspaper clippings...
GLC09977
3 July 1861
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
to Floretia Mitchell
One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of...
GLC08334.17
1973
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
naacp: its story, its program and objectives [Decimalized .01-.02]
Two copies of a pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Relays the organization's mission and summarizes efforts made towards civil rights. This pamphlet was meant to promote new membership...
GLC09640.170
naacp: its story, its program and objectives
One pamphlet entitled, "naacp: its story, its program and objectives," dated approximately 1973. Details the mission of the organization as well as the number of branches and members throughout the United States; summaries related to voting rights...
GLC09640.170.01
GLC09640.170.02
January 1955
It Can Be Done!
One pamphlet entitled, "It Can Be Done!" dated January 1955 printed by the NAACP. Relays the progress of terminating school segregation. Contains images of integregated and segregated classrooms. Text details the progress of school districts in the...
GLC09640.174
8 July 1987
[John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]
One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative...
GLC09640.179
1969
Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981
"Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)
One pamphlet entitled, "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)" dated 1969 by Roy Wilkins. Wilkins argues that Clement F. Haynsworth's segreationist attitudes disqualifies him from being on the Supreme Court. This is due to his opinions that upheld...
GLC09640.182
15 February 1977
Jordan, Vernon E. Jr., 1935-?
from Vernon E. Jordan Jr.
One unaddressed typed letter dated February 15, 1977 from Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League. Item was likely enclosed with the copy of Proceedings of the National Urban League's 1976 Annual Conference. Thanks the...
GLC09640.201
3 August 1982
National Urban League
"The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television" [Decimalized .01-.02]
Two copies of a booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown.
GLC09640.204
"The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television"
One booklet entitled, "The Black Image in Motion Pictures and Television," dated August 3, 1982. Item is related to a panel discussion of black actors moderated by Tony Brown. Speakers featured were stage, television and film actors such as Lonne...
GLC09640.204.01
GLC09640.204.02
2 November 1978
New York Post
"Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile"
One obituary entitled, "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile," dated November 2 , 1978. Honors the passing of Guy R. Brewer, a politician who served on the New York State Assembly. The article describes his work to attempt to pass a "controversial anti...
GLC09640.218
25 July 1858
Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913
to "Father"
One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other...
GLC07713.02.01
[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]
One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.
GLC07713.02.02
1861-1877
[Sample of Old English typefaces]
One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.
GLC07713.02.03
8 September 1883
Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.
One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.
GLC07713.02.04
6 May 1987
Rogers, Joel Augustus, 1880-1966
"Remarks of Thurgood Marshall at the Annual Seminar of the San Fracisco Patent and Trademark Law Association in Maui, Hawaii"
One typewritten document entitled, "Remarks of Thurgood Marshall at the Annual Seminar of the San Fracisco Patent and Trademark Law Association in Maui, Hawaii" dated May 6, 1987. Details that the Constitution was not written with enslaved people in...
GLC09640.247
28 April 1941
Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948
"Arthur W. Mitchell, Apellant vs. The United States of America, Interstate Commerce Commission, Frank O. Lowden, et al."
One printing of the Supreme Court case, "Arthur W. Mitchell, Apellant vs. The United States of America, Interstate Commerce Commission, Frank O. Lowden, et al," dated April 28, 1941. Opinion has been written by Chief Justice Hughes. Case pertains to...
GLC09640.277
June 1987
Isaacs, Harold R., 1910-1986
"The City Sun" [Volume 4, No. 23 (June 10-16, 1987)]
One issue of The City Sun dated June 1987. Item is a photo copy of an article entitled, "Love for Sale," which criticizes the NAACP, United Negro College Fund, the Urban League as disenfranchised leaders for the African American community.
GLC09640.290
The Crisis (New York)
The Crisis
One pamphlet printed by The Crisis asking for new subscriptions to the magazine. Includes demographics of their exisiting readership, policies on reprints, notable contributors and reviews by other writers, civil rights leaders and politicians.
GLC09640.291
March 1952
Morgan, Belden, fl. 1952
"Values in Transition Areas: Some New Concepts"
One pamphlet entitled, "Values in Transition Areas: Some New Concepts" dated March 1952 by Belden Morgan. Pertains to a study on the impact African Americans on property values. Traces study back to World War II, when minorities first started...
GLC09640.304
24 February 1979
Goldstein, Tom, fl. 1979
New York's Administrative Judge: Herbert Bernette Evans
One newspaper clipping entitled, "New York's Administrative Judge: Herbert Bernette Evans," written by Tom Goldstein dated February 24, 1979. Article is a feature on Evans's career as a judge in the New York civil courts.
GLC09640.007
8 December 1956
"The Spingarn Medal"
One program entitled, "The Spingarn Medal," dated December 8, 1956. Document is related to a ceremony hosted by the NAACP where they honored "distinguished merit and achievement among American Negroes." Includes a list of winners from 1922, 1930...
GLC09640.334
August 1956
Nesbitt, George B., 1912-2002
"Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications"
One article entitled, "Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications," by George B. Nesbitt dated August 1956. Item is a reprint from the journal Land Economics, Volume XXXII, Number 8, August 1956 issue. Nesbitt...
GLC09640.335
1951
Record, Wilson, fl. 1951
"The Negro and the Communists"
One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro and the Communists," written by Wilson Record dated approximately 1951. Pertains to the Communist Party of U.S.A. courting the involvement of African Americans. Record argues that the Communist Party is not sincerely...
GLC09640.336
June 1954
"Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"
One typewritten report entitled, "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People" dated June 1954. Report published on behalf of the NAACP stating the organization's mission, goals, history, accomplishments shedding a...
GLC09640.338
2 June 1930
Seeley, Evelyn, fl. 1930
" 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'"
One newspaper article entitled, " 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'" written by Evelyn Seeley dated June 2, 1930. Article is feature on Richard B. Harrison, an actor performing a Broadway production of "The...
GLC09640.340
Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973
One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973" dated 1973. Item includes event details from 1909 to 1973 of NAACP's involvement in Supreme Court cases, establishment of publications, leaders, civil rights actions, prison reform and...
GLC09640.172
20 May 1987
33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education
One pamphlet entitled, "33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education" printed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Item was printed in honor of the the Annual Civil Rights Institute. Contains a message from the Director-Counsel Julius L. Chamber...
GLC09640.178
March 1956
Bishop, Jim, fl. 1956
Dynamite in Dixie
One booklet entitled, "Dynamite in Dixie," written by Jim Bishop dated March1956. Item focuses on stories related to school desegregation in the Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. Provides a background on the formation of white supremacy; the process...
GLC09640.225
1781-1864
The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive [Decimalized .01-.35]
A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings, and newspapers.
GLC09791
circa 1900
unknown, fl. 1900
[Portrait of railroad workers]
One undated silver gelatin photograph mounted on a board. Image is of 17 railroad workers, including 14 African American men with tools, posing on tracks.
GLC09884
1970-1974
Attica Brigade
[Collection belonging to the Attica Brigade][Decimalized .01-.04]
Collection of 4 items belonging to the Attica Brigade dated approximately 1970-1974. Consists of posters, newsletters and flyers of various demonstrations. Printed by the Attica Brigade also known as the Revolutionary Student Brigade. Demonstrations...
GLC09893
12 May 1973
Howard University
The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees
One booklet entitled, "The One Hundred and Fifth Convocation for the Conferring Degrees," printed by Howard University dated May 12, 1973. Includes the day's program consisting of the procession, invocation, honorary degree recipients (Gwendolyn...
GLC09640.083
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