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1940
Jones, Henry L., (fl. 1940)
The Negro's Opportunity
One book entitled "The Negro's Opportunity" written by Henry L. Jones published in 1940. This is a vocational guide book geared towards African Americans.
GLC09936
1902
Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar, (1823-1915)
Shadow and Light: An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Centuries
One book entitled Shadow and Light: An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Centuries by Mifflin Wistar Gibbs with an introduction by Booker T. Washington dated 1902. An autobiography that recalls a life of myriad transformations...
GLC09937
1906
Suggs, Eliza, (1876-1908)
Shadow and Sunshine
One book entitled Shadow and Sunshine by Eliza Suggs dated 1906. Elizabeth "Eliza" Gertrude Suggs, born with Osteogenesis imperfecta (commonly called "brittle bone disease") was not anticipated to live past childhood. Her father, a former slave...
GLC09938
1926
Ray, Emma J. Smith (fl. 1859-1926)
Twice Sold, Twice Ransomed: Autobiography of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Ray
One book entitled Twice Sold, Twice Ransomed: Autobiography of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Ray dated 1926.
GLC09939
1912
Rosselle, F.A., (fl. 1912)
1912 Lower Mississippi Flood photo postcards [Decimalized .01-.03]
Three postcards by F.A Rosselle dated 1912. Feature the effects of the Mississippi Flood of 1912, efforts to contain the rising waters, and refugees from the flooding. A late snowfall coupled with heavy spring rain gave way to devastating flooding...
GLC09940
1863
Men of Color: To Arms! Now or Never... [recruitment broadside]
One broadside entitled Men of Color: To Arms! Now or Never. dated 1863. Dramatic oversize recruitment broadside appealing to free African-Americans to enlist for three years. The broadside asks "Are freemen less brave than slaves[?]" Subscribed in...
GLC10021
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