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circa 1914-1918
Roshon, J.W., fl. 1914-1918;
[Photograph of three African American men in military dress]
One undated photograph of three African American infantrymen during World War I.
GLC09720.06
02 March 1914
Rebaul, J., fl. 1914;
to H. Rebaul
One postcard from to H. Rebaul from J. Rebaul dated March 2, 1914. Front of postcard has text that is related to women's right to vote. Reverse side contains a note on her travel plans for returning home by Saturday evening. Additionally there is a...
GLC09766
16 December 1918
unknown, fl. 1918;
Hog Killing Time in Dixie
One black and white photograph dated December 16, 1918. Image is of four Black people in front of a cooking area and two pigs hanging. On the reverse side is a note that reads, "Hog-Killing Time. In Dixie." Also listed is the date and location of...
GLC09724.08
April 1906
Underwood & Underwood
Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
One stereocard entitled, "Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama," dated April 1906. Reverse side of stereocard identifies the people photographed (from first row right to left, then second row left to right)...
GLC09726.02
1902
Pach Bros.
Dr. Booker T. Washington
One photograph of Booker T. Washington taken by Pach Bros dated 1902. The image is labeled, "Dr. Booker T. Washington."
GLC09726.01
8 March 1925
Ruhl, Arthur, (1876-1935)
to "Pop"
One letter dated Port-au-Prince, March 8, 1925 addressed to "Pop." Apologizes that his replies were delayed and inquires about his health. Gives detail of his military service and believes there to be no reason for the Navy's occupation in Haiti.
GLC09757.02
21 April 1925
Chenery, William L., (1884-1974)
to Arthur Ruhl
One letter dated April 21, 1925, from William L. Cheney, editor of Collier's Magazine. Makes recommendations for Ruhl's article about U.S. and Haitan relations. Requests a stronger connection to the American reader. Chenery writes, "I believe that...
GLC09757.03
Unknown
to William Chenery
One memo to William Chenery dated April 21, 1925. The author of the memo regards Ruhl's article of the American occupation in Haiti as admirable. Suggests that Ruhl refrain from omitting the details of Haitian people and activists with a little bit...
GLC09757.04
28 April 1925
One letter dated April 28, 1925 from William L. Chenery. Perceives that if the article about Haiti cannot have lighter tone that he will accept it. Points out that Ruhl should approach the article differently. He writes, "I do hope, however, that you...
GLC09757.05
12 May 1925
One letter from William L. Chenery dated May 12, 1925. Recalls that his article "The New Haiti" is "a splendid performance." Congratulates him on the article.
GLC09757.06
19 May 1925
Mencken, H.L., (1880-1956)
One letter from H.L. Mencken dated May 19, 1925 congratulation Ruhl's published article, "Muzzling Editors in Haiti." Expresses that he would like to meet him in New York during the summer.
GLC09757.07
10 June 1925
Johnson, Charles S., (1893-1956)
One letter from Charles S. Johnson dated June 10, 1925 pertaining to Ruhl's article, "The Haytian Views Us." This article was published in the New York Herald-Tribune. Request that Ruhl write an article for the Journal of Negro Life about the current...
GLC09757.08
circa 1919
unknown, fl. 1919;
The Map Proves It [Women's suffrage map]
One map entitled "The Map Proves it" published circa 1919. This map illustrates the United States with different shading and colorizations of each state. The patterns and colors illustrate the status of the states in regards to women's suffrage...
GLC09773
1920
Consumers' League of Eastern Pennsylvania
Colored Women as Industrial Workers in Philadelphia
One pamphlet entitled, "Colored Women as Industrial Workers in Philadelphia," dated approximately in 1920. Pertains to completing a study on a low number of African American women employed before World War I outside of domestic service. Provides...
GLC09777
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
1922-1927
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
[Letters belonging to Sharpless D. Green dated 1922-1927] [Decimalized .01 - .03]
A collection of three letters dated 1922-1927 addressed to Sharpless Dobson Green from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Materials are related to correspondence between the president and educator on the matters of education and politics.
GLC09783
3 October 1922
to Sharpless D. Green
One letter From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated October 3, 1922. Responds to Green's plea for advice to his senior students at Trenton High School. Roosevelet advises that it is an American citizen's duty to invest in the good...
GLC09783.01
9 May 1924
One note from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated May 9, 1924. Thanks Green for letter received on May 6. Note is on letterhead from Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland.
GLC09783.02
27 November 1927
One letter From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated November 27, 1927. Note refers to a personalized message included in a bound version of Roosevelt's speech, "Whither Bound."
GLC09783.03
8 July 1923
unknown, fl. 1923;
[Group photograph of Japanese-American women and children]
One black-and-white group photograph of Japanese-American women and children dated July 8, 1923.
GLC09860.189
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947;
[Photograph of a salt mine]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a salt mine. Image has been taken from the water.
GLC09860.190
3 September 1923
[Photograph of an arboretum]
One black-and-white photograph of an arboretum dated September 3, 1923.
GLC09860.191
[Portrait of a Japanese-American girl]
One undated black-and-white portrait of a Japanese-American girl.
GLC09860.192
[Portrait of a Japanese-American woman in a garden]
One undated black-and-white portrait of a Japanese-American woman in a garden. She is holding a coat and her purse.
GLC09860.193
[Photograph of Japanese-American boys outside]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boys on a blanket outside.
GLC09860.194
[Class portrait]
One undated black-and-white class portrait. Toy trucks are lined up before the children.
GLC09860.195
[Photograph of a Japanese-American child outside]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American child seated outside.
GLC09860.197
[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman and two girls]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman and two girls. The girls are each holding a toy.
GLC09860.198
[Photograph of Japanese-Americans]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans. Image is of two men and two women.
GLC09860.199
[Photograph of Japanese-American children holding toys]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American children holding toys. In the background is tinsel from a Christmas tree.
GLC09860.200
[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman holding a child]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman holding a young child outside of a house.
GLC09860.201
[Photograph of Japanese-American girls posed outside]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American girls posed outside.
GLC09860.202
[Photograph of a Japanese-American boy]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy sitting outside.
GLC09860.203
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman holding a child outside. They are standing next to a fence.
GLC09860.204
[Photograph of a Japanese-American boy saluting]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy saluting.
GLC09860.205
[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman sitting on grass]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman sitting on grass. In the background is a building in front of water.
GLC09860.206
[Photograph of a Japanese-American child sitting on grass]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American child sitting on grass. Behind the child is a bush.
GLC09860.207
[Photograph of a tennis match]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a tennis match.
GLC09860.208
[Photograph of a boat]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a boat.
GLC09860.209
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy.
GLC09860.210
One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy. Pictured behind him is a garden.
GLC09860.211
29 May 1923
[Photograph of Japanese-American men and girl]
One black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American men and girl dated May 29, 1923. Image is of one man holding a coffee cup and snack next to another man in a suit. Also pictured is a small girl crouching while holding a parasol.
GLC09860.244
1919
Scott, Emmett J. (1873-1957)
Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War
One book entitled "Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War" written by Emmett J. Scott dated 1919. This book is a history of African American roles and efforts during World War I. It is broken into thirty one chapters. There...
GLC09933
1927
Anderson, Robert Ball, (1843-1930)
From Slavery to Affluence: Memoirs of Robert Anderson, Ex-Slave
One book entitled "From Slavery to Affluence: Memoirs of Robert Anderson, Ex-Slave" written by Robert Ball Anderson dated 1927. Recounts Anderson's life as an enslaved person. In 1864, Anderson heard that a Union recruiting officer was nearby the...
GLC09935
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
circa 1910
[Grace Nash with Native Americans at Indian School]
One photograph of Grace Nash with Native Americans dated circa 1910. Features Nash standing in front of trees with two unnamed Native American girls on either side of her. A note on the back of the photo reads, "Grace Nash with Indians at Indian...
GLC09941
circa 1906
Whittier, Helen A. (fl. 1906)
to Mrs. Edmund L. Killey
One postcard from Massachusetts State Federation Of Women's Clubs to Mrs. Edmund L. Killey dated circa 1906. The postcard is entitled: To the Club Women of Massachusetts: Shall We Not Help Our California Sisters in Dire Distress? It was sent...
GLC09942
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