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24 December 1863
Pinckney, Henry Laurens (1794-1863)
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 942 (December 24, 1863)]
The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
GLC05959.44.32
1 May 1863
Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879)
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 20, whole no. 3673 (May 1, 1863)]
Letters from the Rangers, Brownville, Galveston. Editorial on depreciation of currency. Louisiana army.
GLC05959.51.068
15 May 1863
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 26, whole no. 3679 (May 15, 1863)]
Letter to the editor questions who is responsible for the depreciation of currency. Reoccupation of the Rio Grande. News from the North, with an editorial about Northern appreciation. The Louisiana retreat. Fugitive slave ad.
GLC05959.51.072
11 June 1863
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 37, whole no. 3690 (June 11, 1863)]
News and letters from Alexandria. Letters from Louisiana, Galveston, Brownsville. Editorial on Confederate money. General orders for the state of Texas about military command.
GLC05959.51.078
2 October 1863
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 84 (October 2, 1863)]
Letter to the editor on opening the courts. Mr. Toombs on currency. Fugitive slave ads. Editorial on more tax instructions. Mexico and Texas. Late reconnaissance up the James River. Feeling in New Orleans. On necessity paper.
GLC05959.51.089
24 June 1861
Cowardin, J.A. & Hammersley
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 143 (June 24, 1861)]
Federal Outrages at Hampton, More Villainy on the Potomac, The South Not Bankrupted by the War, The Federal Loss at Great Bethel, Battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.011
17 August 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 39 (August 17, 1861)]
Details of the Battle in Missouri, The News by the Persia - No American Loan Likely to be Taken in England.
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8 July 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 27, no. 7 (July 8, 1864)]
The Peace movement at the North, Lynchburg and teh late raids, The Yankee System of Finance.
GLC05959.56.182
29 March 1864
Smith, Bailey & Co.,
The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (March 29, 1864)]
Official Dispatch from New Orleans, two regiments captured, Fort DeRussey taken by assault, giving the Yankees control of the richest cotton region in the Southwest, Confederate Victory in Louisiana, Secretary Chase to issue "Gold Notes" under the...
GLC05959.57.08
27 August 1863
The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (August 27, 1863)]
Prices in Northern States and Confederate States in Comparison, Letter from Confederate Senator Henry Triscott to a Union Senator, Resources of the South, Number of Livestock and Slaves and the Value of Each.
GLC05959.58.03
26 March 1864
William Lloyd and Co.
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 24 (March 26, 1864)]
Report from General Longstreet's Command in East Tennessee, a run upon the Confederate States Treasure, Accidental death of a confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Artillery, Illegal trade in gold, Southern Express Company, etc.
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4 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 31 (April 4, 1864)]
Yankee Negro Calvary operating on the Mississippi River, Guerrillas appear in the vicinity of Baton Rouge, Pending battle in Texas, Inflation of Confederate Currency.
GLC05959.72.075
13 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 38 (April 13, 1864)]
War in Indian Territory, Cherokee Troops, Old Confederate Currency and the new 6% bonds, General Banks on the Mississippi River, Capture and Burning of the Texan Star by the CSS Alabama, Effects of the War in the North - growing desire for Peace.
GLC05959.72.082
28 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 51 (April 28, 1864)]
Immense debt of the North, what the war has cost, Fight between Mosby & Yankees.
GLC05959.72.094
30 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 53 (April 30, 1864)]
Battle of Winchester, Yankee female surgeon, Gold up to $184, Battle with the Army of the Potomac, Battle report of the Battle of Grand Ecore, Louisiana during Banks Red River Expedition.
GLC05959.72.096
6 May 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 58 (May 6, 1864)]
Enemy at James River with large number of troops - their forces are landing at Bermuda Hundreds, One Hundred Million Dollars would perform all the functions of currency in this Confederacy, Madison Court House in ashes, Banks Red River Expedition.
GLC05959.72.100
14 February 1949
Browder, Earl (1891-1973)
The Coming of the Economic Crisis
One pamphlet entitled "The Coming of the Economic Crisis," written by Earl Browder dated February 14, 1949. This document is a printed copy of a lecture delivered at the Woodstock Hotel in New York City. Discusses the market crisis in the American...
GLC09640.017
2 November 1931
Garrett, Garet (1878-1954);
O.P.M., Other People's Money , The Greatest American Racket
One pamphlet entitled, "O.P.M., Other People's Money, The Greatest American Racket," published by the Chemical Foundation dated 1931. Includes two essays by Garet Garret, "The Rescue of Germany," and "As Noble Lenders." There is a letter of...
GLC09640.021
13 October 1947
CIO Political Action Committee
Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations
One pamphlet entitled, "Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in October 1947. Philip Murray speaks on the workforce and...
GLC09640.033
12 September 1947
The CIO in Ohio "Solidarity Forever"
One pamphlet entitled, "The CIO in Ohio 'Solidarity Forever'," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated September 12,1947. Details efforts to unionize in Ohio; establishing auto, alcohol, garment, gas, industrial, lithography, office and...
GLC09640.034
22 November 1948
Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention
One pamphlet entitled, "Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention," published by the CIO Political Action Committee for a convention that took place between November 22-26, 1948. Report provides updates...
GLC09640.035
1944
This Is Your America.
One pamphlet entitled, "This Is Your America," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Text describes reasons why America is an ideal country such as immigration and diversity, the economy and worker's rights. Photographs of...
GLC09640.041
24 February 1941
Columbia University Press
Town Meeting: Are We a United People?
One pamphlet entitled, "Town Meeting: Are We a United People?" published by Columbia University Press dated 1941. An episode transcription of the program, "America's Town Meeting of the Air," which aired on NBC. Guests featured during the discussion...
GLC09640.045
November 1936
Communist Party of the United States of America
The Communist.
One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.
GLC09640.053
January 1977
Howard University Press
New Directions: The Howard University Magazine [Vol. 4, No.1]
One issue of the January 1977 copy of New Directions. Contains editorials; a feature on Mordecai Wyatt Johnson; and Somalia's transition from revolutionary state into functioning government. Includes photo essays and poetry.
GLC09640.087
1925
Green, Sharpless Dobson, (fl. 1922-1927)
Letters from Famous People
One book entitled, "Letters from Famous People" by Sharpless Dobson Green, published in 1925. This book is a collection of letters solicited by Green. He wrote to people eminent in their professional fields for advice he could share with his students...
GLC09782
1917-1918
Allied Printing Trades Council
Untitled
One poster printed in Yiddish by the Allied Printing Trades Council.
GLC09815.01
"Amerika szabadsaga a mi szabadsagunk. Vedelmezzuk meg hat es. Vegyunk Liberty Bond-ot."
One poster printed in Hungarian by the Allied Printing Trades Council. The text reads, "Amerika szabadsaga a mi szabadsagunk. Vedelmezzuk meg hat es. Vegyunk Liberty Bond-ot." Poster advertises to purchase liberty bonds. The first line translates,...
GLC09815.02
"Oi Adelphi Mas Polemin Iper Tis Elitherias Vithisate Tis! Agorasate Omoloyias Tis Elitherias."
One poster printed in Greek by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Poster is dated 1917-1918, and released during World War I to promote buying liberty bonds.
GLC09815.03
"I Nostri Fratelli Stanno Combattendo Per La Liberta! Aiutateli. Acquistate Liberty Bonds."
One poster printed in Italian by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Item is dated 1917-1918 and was released during World War I. The text translates to: Our Brothers Are Fighting For Freedom! Help them. Buy Liberty Bonds.
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"Amerikas Freiheit ist die unserige. Wir Wollen Sie Verteidigen! Kauft Freiheits Bonds!"
One poster printed in German by the Allied Printing Trades Council dated 1917-1918 released during World War I. Text translates to: America's freedom is ours. We want to defend you! Buy Freedom's Bonds!
GLC09815.05
1977
Milk, Harvey (1930-1978)
"Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You"
One campaign flyer entitled "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You" dated 1977. Details the Castro Street Fair which was organized by Harvey Milk. Contains images from the fair and Harvey Milk canvassing for the vote. Explains his vision for the Cstro...
GLC09871.04
"The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues."
One booklet entitled, "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues," dated 1977. Includes Milk's stance on matters related to zoning, infrastructure, transportation, elections and community involvement...
GLC09871.05
"The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco."
One booklet entitled, "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco," dated 1977. Item is a print of The Bay Guardian's endorsement of Harvey Milk running for Supervisor of District 5 in San Francisco, CA. Also includes...
GLC09871.06
January 1978
"Gayvote" [Volume 1, No. 1, January 1978]
One issue of "Gayvote" dated January 1978. Cover page consists of Harvey Milk's swearing in at City Hall on January 9, 1978, followed by a news article covering the event. Other articles within the documents are: feature on the San Francisco Gay...
GLC09871.07
1955
Phylon
Urban Renewal
One pamphlet entitled "Urban Renewal" by B.T. McGraw dated 1955. Document relates to creating a federal program to improve housing standard in "slum areas," and "deteriorating neighborhoods." Also details how segregation does not benefit the economic...
GLC09640.234
June 1940
National Resources Planning Board
The Structure of the American Economy
One report entitled, "The Structure of the American Economy," dated June 1940 printed by the National Resources Planning Board. Item was prepared based off a symposium of five speakers. Articles by the contributors relate to employment and economic...
GLC09640.191
June 1937
National Resources Committee
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
1953
Crossroad
The Journal of Negro Education [Volume XXII, No. 3 (Summer 1953)]
One issue of The Journal of Negro Education entitled, "The Relative Status of the Negro Population in the United States" dated Summer 1953. Articles of this issue pertain to the African American population in the United States with analysis on...
GLC09640.099
March 1902
Various
The Atlantic Monthly [March 1902]
One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated March 1902. Contains an esssay on the economic and educational future of the Philippines by Fred W. Atkinson and Charles A. Conant.
GLC09888.03
November 1902
The Atlantic Monthly [November 1902]
One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated November 1902. Contains essays on economics, "The End of an Economic Cycle," by Frederic C. Howe; on labor "A Quarter Century of Strikes" by Ambrose P. Winston.
GLC09888.11
December 1902
The Atlantic Monthly [December 1902]
One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated December 1902. Contains essays, "The Ideals of America" by Woodrow Wilson and "The Trade Union and the Superior Workman," by Ambrose P. Winston.
GLC09888.12
1974
Hill, Robert B., 1938-;
Inflation and the Black Consumer
One pamphlet entitled "Inflation and the Black Consumer ," dated 1974. Summarizes differences between black and white consumers during the inflation. Discusses the historical aspects of the inflation, provides index on cost of living and disposable...
GLC09640.199
1976
Toward a New Bill of Rights
One pamphlet entitled "Toward a New Bill of Rights ," dated 1976. Item is a summary of the 66th National Urban League Conference, sessions related to health, family life, government representation, voting, concerns on policy.
GLC09640.200
1978
Anderson, Bernard E., fl. 1978;
The State of Black America 1978
One pamphlet entitled "The State of Black America 1978," dated 1978. Item is a report on the economic status of black families, education, housing, welfare, politics, as well as appendices that relay data collected on racial discrimination.
GLC09640.202
1979
Mobilizing for the Challenges of the 80s
One pamphlet entitled "Mobilizing for the Challenges of the 80s," dated 1979. Item is a summary of the sessions which took place at the 69th annual National Urban League Conference. Contains sessions related to quality of life, black-owned businesses...
GLC09640.203
1987
National Urban League
State of Black America
One pamphlet entitled "State of Black America," dated 1987. Contains studies and essays related to the state of black families in the United States during the 1980s. Topics cover taxes, education, government, AIDS, and social welfare.
GLC09640.205
12 April 1950
Newsom, Earl, 1897-1973;
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...
GLC09640.213.01
GLC09640.213.02
1943
Claessens, August, 1885-1954;
Race Prejudice.
One pamphlet entitled, "Race Prejudice," dated 1943. Consists of writings pertaining to race discriminations based on prejudice, social conditioning, as well as the religious, historical and geographical factors.
GLC09640.239
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