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circa 1944-1953
El Capitan Theater
[Advertisement for Ken Murray's Blackouts of 1943]
One document advertising for the showing of the play Blackouts of 1943, by Ken Murray at the El Capitan Theater.
GLC09996.419
1957
Smith, Karl, fl. 1938-1959
A Map of the United States 1492-1783
One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1957. The map features the United States as it was from 1492-1783. It includes the borders of the new states at the close of the American...
GLC09861.01
1958
A Map of the United States 1784-1844
One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1958. The map features the United States as it was from 1784-1844. It includes the borders after the Louisiana Purchase in green. In yellow is...
GLC09861.02
1960
Northern Minnesota Novelties
Indian Symbols and their meanings
One postcard of Native American symbols published by Northern Minnesota Novelties dated 1960. Features various pictographs and their meanings. The pictographs are listed on an illustration of stretched hide. Some included pictographs are a large...
GLC09767.01
3 June 1970
United Press International
San Francisco
One telephoto entitled "San Francisco" taken by the United Press International dated June 3, 1970. Shows an aerial view of Alcatraz Island's southern end, where five buildings were damaged by a fire on June 2. The caption notes that a spokesman for...
GLC09795.06
11 January 1970
Associated Press
Indians Line Up for Food on Alcatraz Island
One photograph entitled, "Indians Line Up for Food on Alcatraz Island," released by the Associated Press dated January 11, 1970. Shows indigenous activists waiting in line and serving food during an occupation at Alcatraz Island.
GLC09795.07
May 1973
American Civil Liberties Union
Civil Liberties [No. 296 (May 1973)]
One issue of "Civil Liberties" dated May 1973 printed by the American Civil Liberties Union. Front cover consists of an image of an armed American Indian sitting on a horse. Articles in the publication related to ACLU working to provide legal aid to...
GLC09640.044
1901
Zitkala-Sa, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, 1876-1938
Old Indian Legends
One book entitled "Old Indian Legends" by Zitkala-Sa dated 1901. Written for children in an effort to preserve native stories and culture the book contains fourteen stories and fourteen illustrations by Angel De Cora. The oral stories were...
GLC09873
13 April 1945
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 13, 1945. Writes his parents that he received a bunch of letters the past few days. He has plans to go to the movies and is glad to hear that Susan and...
GLC09611.419
25 April 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 25, 1945. He is enclosing photos of him and Russell Brady around Hawaii and mentions that he will send more when he can get a camera and film. He also...
GLC09611.422
August 1945
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
Artists on the Colony
One blank postcard of an illustration entitled, "Artists on the Colony." Depicts a group of women in a garden painting.
GLC09662.709
September 28, 1942
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucasus, Baku
One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucus, Baku" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of Russia with summaries detailing fighting over Stalingrad and oil fields of Baku. Reverse page contains articles on recent film...
GLC09619.020
11 June 1944
Los Angeles Examiner
Pictorial Review
One issue of the Los Angeles Examiner entitled, "Pictorial Review" dated, June 11, 1944. Contains illustrations by artist Louis Biedermann depicting frontline combats during World War II. Following the Pictorial Review are news articles related to...
GLC09619.093
1946
Okubo, Mine, 1912-2001
Citizen 13660
One book entitled Citizen 13660 by Mine Okubo published 1946. The book details Okubo's life in an internment camp. Most pages in the book contain text and a drawing done by Okubo. It contains 206 drawings from her time in the camps. It was the first...
GLC09987
2001
Okeke, Stephen, fl. 2001
Bust of Marcus Garvey
One bust of Marcus Garvey sculpted by Nigerian artist, Stephen Okeke dated 2001. Bust is made of plaster and gilt paint.
GLC09970
16 October 1897
The Freeman (Indianpolosi, Ind.) 1884-1927
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
circa 1940-1945
The Navy Sings
One document entitled The Navy Sings dated circa 1940-1945. The document is a list of lyrics to various naval songe. The songs are; Here Comes the Navy, Over the Seas, Navy Hymn, God Bless America, Stout Hearted Men, Marine Hymn, Marching Along...
GLC09611.599
5 March 1864
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel...
GLC08334.03
1861
Mitchell, Joshua, fl. 1862
[Pencil sketches of life in Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright]
One set of sketches dated 1861 of life at Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright. Depicts the sleeping quarters at Camp Wright, ration station and soldiers at Camp Wilkins. Envelope is addressed to G. B. Mitchell.
GLC08334.04
15 July 1861
Mitchell, George B., ?-1865
The Star Spangled Banner Independent
One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.
GLC08334.15
3 July 1861
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
1966
Morritt, fl. 1966
[Etching of Ohio State University Library]
One etching of the front of the Ohio State University Library dated 1966. Artist's signature, "Morritt" is included in the bottom corner. A statue of President William Oxley Thompson is depicted in the front of the library.
GLC09640.228
1935
Waite, Henry Matson, 1869-1944
P.W.A. in Action
One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; identifying each states' local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum, infratstructure...
GLC09879
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
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