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1902
Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891
The anti-slavery papers of James Russell Lowell. Vol 1
First edition. No. 141 of a Limited edition of 525 copies. Uncut and unopened. Published by Houghton Mifflin and Company.
GLC00267.013.01
The anti-slavery papers of James Russell Lowell. Vol 2
GLC00267.013.02
1836
Finden, William, 1787-1852
Engraving of Sir William Maitland
One engraving of Sir William Maitland dated 1836. Half portrait of Maitland.
GLC08878.1588
1878
Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890
Samuel Plimsoll
One photograph of Samuel Plimsoll dated 1878, taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1789
1984
Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987
South Africa: Is Peaceful Change Possible?
One pamphlet entitled, "South Africa: Is Peaceful Change Possible?" written by Bayard Rustin, Charles Bloomstein, Walter Naegle dated 1984. The report delves into apartheid in South Africa, the constitutional referendum, recommendation for nonviolent...
GLC09640.216.01
One pamphlet entitled, "South Africa: Is Peaceful Change Possible?" written by Bayard Rustin, Charles Bloomstein, Walter Naegle dated 1984. The report delves into apartheid in South Africa: the constitutional referendum, and recommendations for...
GLC09640.216.02
circa 1865
Engraving of Frances Wright
One engraving of Frances Wright dated circa 1865. Half seated portrait of Wright.
GLC08878.0984
1870 ca.
Frederick Douglass
With printed title "Fred[.] Douglass." on front, and gold printed border (where the photograph would normally be placed) on verso. Dark, rich image. No imprint. This image was used by the engraver Ritchie for a silhouette bust portrait of Douglass...
GLC06198
24 January 1963
Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968
[Report to President John F. Kennedy regarding civil rights]
A signed carbon copy. Robert Kennedy, Attorney General, describes 1962 as "a year of great progress in civil rights, in large measure because of the responsibility and respect for law displayed by the great majority of the citizens of the South."...
GLC05630
14 July 1830
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
to Ebenezer Dole
Signed twice (once struck out) by the famous abolitionist editor Garrison to Dole. Was writing to thank Dole for the 100 dollars he sent. Garrison did not know Dole before he sent the money. Speaks of his prison time for libel in Baltimore a month...
GLC04516
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