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30 September 1942
War Department
Sex Hygiene and Venereal Disease
A pamphlet issued by the War Department that gives facts and advice about sexual hygiene and venereal diseases.
GLC09414.1640
1941
Adjutant General's Office
Army song book
Compiled by the Adjutant General's Office in collaboration with the Library of Congress and published by the order of the Secretary of War. World War II song book with lyrics for 67 songs. Songs include, "The Army Air Corps," "Song of the Signal...
GLC09574
1943
Air Lines War Training Institute
Survival
A manual for aircraft crews that are forced down during the war. Prepared and Published by Air Lines War Training Institute in Washington D.C. Describes what soldiers should do to survive in the artic, jungle, desert, and ocean.
Inscribed "to...
GLC09620.349
1945
Boyd, Julien P. (fl. 1945)
"The Declaration of Independence"
Thomas Jefferson drafts.
GLC00020.02
22 June 1933-2 July 1933
National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People
[Program from the 24th annual conference of the NAACP]
Lists Chicago NAACP officers and committee members. Cites meeting locations. Lists times for business sessions and mass meetings during the conference. Page 19 contains the lyrics for the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," written by the diplomat...
GLC06135.07
1939
NAACP 30th annual report for 1939
Lists NAACP officers for 1939. Includes chapters discussing lynching, education, economic opportunity, legal defense, and Department of Branches. The education chapter outlines several cases regarding the desegregation of university law schools and...
GLC06135.08.01
1934
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
The Challenge to Liberty
Inscribed to James A. Healy "more advice to the New Deal inclined." Critical of FDR's New Deal. One black and white bust engraving of Hoover included.
GLC08727
n.d.
Keller, Helen (1880-1968)
[Helen Keller].
Picture of Keller on the cover.
GLC05508.153.03
1940
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965
Arms and the Covenant: speeches on Foreign Affairs and National Defense by the Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill
Inscribed by Winston Churchill on the free front endpaper to Sumner Welles, President Roosevelt's special envoy, and dated March 1940. First edition compiled by Randolph S. Churchill. Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd.
GLC01750.01
15 February 1944
Baruch, Bernard M., 1870-1965
Report on war and post-war adjustment policies
Co-authored with John M. Hancock. Report on how best to demobilize soldiers and civilians after World War II, and return them to work. Also discusses how to return the government's workforce to peacetime leadership. Commissioned by James F. Byrnes...
GLC01592.01
1933/08/23
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Executive order relating to the hoarding, export, and earmarking of gold coin, bullion, or currency and to transactions in foreign exchange.
Orders all persons who hold gold coin, gold bullion, or gold certificates to file a report of same with the Secretary of the Treasury within fifteen days. Executive Order 6260.
GLC01983.02
22 March 1935
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Regulation of Commerce in Food and Drugs--Message from the President of the United States.
One pamphlet entitled, "Regulation of Commerce in Food and Drugs--Message from the President of the United States," dated March 22, 1935. Related to regulations for selling food and drugs and to prevent competition that would force consumers to...
GLC09693.13
25 April 1935
Recommendation to Congress that Bequest of Justice Holmes Be Set Aside in a Special Fund--Message from the President of the United States.
One pamphlet entitled, "Recommendation to Congress that Bequest of Justice Holmes Be Set Aside in a Special Fund--Message from the President of the United States," dated April 25, 1935. Recommends that a residuary estate left by Justice Holmes be set...
GLC09693.14
9 May 1935
Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Department of Labor--Communication from the President of the United States.
One pamphlet entitled, "Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Department of Labor--Communication from the President of the United States," dated May 9, 1935, gives an estimate of $39,480 in appropriations due to the Department of Laborby the...
GLC09693.15
20 May 1935
Draft of a Proposed Provision, Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935--Communication from the President of the United States.
One pamphlet entitled, "Draft of a Proposed Provision, Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935--Communication from the President of the United States," dated May 20, 1935. Legislation would clarify the limits of "Civilian Conservation Corps" which...
GLC09693.16
6 June 1935
Communication from the President of the United States Transmitting a Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Fiscal Year 1935...
One pamphlet entitled, "Communication from the President of the United States Transmitting a Supplemental Estimate of Appropriation for the Fiscal Year 1935...," dated June 6, 1935, to allow funding the Department of State until June 30, 1936.
GLC09693.17
19 June 1935
Message from the President of the United States transmitting Views on the Broad Question of Tax Methods and Policies.
One pamphlet entitled, "Message from the President of the United States transmitting Views on the Broad Question of Tax Methods and Policies," dated June 19, 1935. Requests to make changes to revenue laws by extending miscellaneous internal revenue...
GLC09693.18
27 June 1935
Message from the President of the United States transmitting a Recommendation for Legislation Pertaining to the Right of Holders of Gold-Clause Bonds of the Government to Sue for Payment.
One pamphlet entitled, "Message from the President of the United States transmitting a Recommendation for Legislation Pertaining to the Right of Holders of Gold-Clause Bonds of the Government to Sue for Payment," dated June 27, 1935, to revoke the...
GLC09693.19
2 July 1935
Roosevelt, Franklin D., (1882-1945)
Message from the President of the United States transmitting a report from the Secretary of State to the End that Legislation May Be Enacted Requesting the President to Invite the World Power Conference...
One pamphlet entitled, "Message from the President of the United States transmitting a report from the Secretary of State to the End that Legislation May Be Enacted Requesting the President to Invite the World Power Conference...," dated July 2, 1935...
GLC09693.20
Parker, Elsie Smith (fl. 1943)
Both Sides of the Color Line
One pamphlet entitled "Both Sides of the Color Line," by Elsie Smith Parker dated 1943, reporting on the relationship between race and property value. Pagination notes in orange marked throughout the essay. Originally printed in The Appraisal Journal...
GLC09640.010
1944
Ministry of Information
The First to be Freed
One pamphlet issued by the Ministry of Information dated 1944, entitled, "The First to be Freed." This is a record of the British military presence in Eritrea and Somalia from 1941-1943.
GLC09640.015
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers
One World of Labor
One pamphlet entitled "One World of Labor," printed by the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers, District Council No. 6, dated 1945. Pertains to labor unions and discusses a referendum vote by the American Federation of Labor that...
GLC09640.016
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
1936
Embree, Edwin R. (1883-1950)
Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936.
One pamphlet entitled, "Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936," published in 1936. Includes sketch of Julius Rosenwald. Describes services provided by the fund for African Americans in education, health, and labor. Financial...
GLC09640.022
1938
CIO Political Action Committee
Labor's Program for Better Housing
One pamphlet entitled, "Labor's Program for Better Housing," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1938. This text delves into the quality of housing for lower-income families. Makes recommendations to secure better financing and...
GLC09640.024
A Woman's Guide to Political Action
One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial...
GLC09640.025.01
GLC09640.025.02
Four Men Speak about Jobs For All
One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the...
GLC09640.026.01
GLC09640.026.02
14 March 1944
Labor and Education
One pamphlet entitled, "Labor and Education," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Focuses on education from the perspective of the labor movement, delving into elements that impact free public schools; board of education...
GLC09640.027
The Negro in 1944
One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for...
GLC09640.028.01
GLC09640.028.02
What Every Canvasser Should Know
One pamphlet entitled, "What Every Canvasser Should Know," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Prepared as a canvasser guide for the 1944 elections. Advises canvassers to think in terms of marketing; be active within their...
GLC09640.029
Speakers Manual
One pamphlet entitled, "Speakers Manual," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Advises the reader on the best methods for topic discussion while canvassing.
GLC09640.030
15 January 1944
Full Employment, National Political Action Committee
One pamphlet entitled, "Full Employment, National Political Action Committee," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in January 15, 1944. Reports on a conference on full employment as part of the labor movement. Includes speeches from...
GLC09640.031
All Men Are Neighbors
One pamphlet entitled, "All Men Are Neighbors," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Reflects on U.S. foreign policy and suggests that unless international relations are peaceful the workforce in the United States cannot fully...
GLC09640.032
13 October 1947
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
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
Gaer, Joseph (1897-1969)
Bretton Woods is no mystery
One pamphlet entitled, "Bretton Woods is no mystery" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1945. Bretton Woods is an agreement to end Word War II decided by 44 countries from the United Nations. It includes plans for a monetary system, similar to a credit...
GLC09640.036
The answer is Full Employment
One pamphlet entitled, "The answer is Full Employment" written by Joseph Gaer and Robert K. Lamb with illustrations by William Krokyn dated 1944. The pamphlet recommends steps towards full employment: equal opportunity; wage rates; unemployment pay...
GLC09640.039
People's Plan for Reconversion
One pamphlet entitled, "People's Plan for Reconversion" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1944. Details the strategy for reconversion to follow the end of World War II. Requesting wages after the war to ensure that it matches the cost of living, improving...
GLC09640.037
Let Our People Live
One pamphlet entitled, "Let Our People Live," written by Joseph Gaer dated 1944. Addresses the working conditions of the poor post-WWII; factors of the cost of living; underpaid workers; and mention of the Thomas-Norton Act of 1938. Includes...
GLC09640.038
Radio Handbook.
One pamphlet entitled, "Radio Handbook," featuring illustrations by Bernarda Bryson dated 1944. Item attributes the effective use of radio in the labor movement; involves acquiring radio time, forming a radio committee, facilitating discussions...
GLC09640.040
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
August 1939
Citizens Housing Council of New York
Harlem Housing
One pamphlet entitled, "Harlem Housing," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1939. The document was prepared with the Committee on Inter-Racial Problems in Housing Citizens' Housing Council in New York. Text analyzes living...
GLC09640.042
30 April 1942
The First Five Years
One pamphlet entitled, "The First Five Years," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1942. Gives an update on the council's efforts for its first five years. Highlights improvements made through collaboration with New York City...
GLC09640.043
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
January 1942
Buck, Pearl S. (1892-1973)
Pearl S. Buck on Democracy.
One pamphlet entitled, "Pearl S. Buck on Democracy," dated January 1942. Foreward written by Eleanor Roosevelt regarding segregation and Buck's writing on the matter. Essay by Buck is related to racial prejudice against African Americans in labor...
GLC09640.049.01
GLC09640.049.02
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
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