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Indian Rights Association publications, 1885-1932 [Decimalized .01-.99]

Collection of pamphlets printed by the Indian Rights Association dated 1885-1932. Consists of 99 items related to various matters of indigineous peoples in the United States. Issues advocate for funding for education, staffing, and reparations. There...

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Segregation, the Caste System, and Civil Service

One booklet entitled, "Segregation, the Caste System, and Civil Service," dated 1914. Written by Kelly Miller.

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A Short Negro History of Flint

One pamphlet entitled, "A Short Negro History of Flint," written by Melvin E. Banner dated 1964. Pertains to the history of Flint, Michigan and its autoindustry employees including sections divided by notable African American residents from Flint...

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The Advocate [Vol. 29, No. 20 (April 29, 1933)]

One issue of The Advocate dated April 29, 1933. Contains articles of local news. Front page contains articles related to the Scottsboro trial.

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What the Negro Wants and is Going to Get

One booklet entitled, "What the Negro Wants and is Going to Get," written John Haynes Holmes dated 1944.

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The Dawes Commission and the Five Civilized Tribes

One pamphlet entitled, "The Dawes Commission and the Five Civilized Tribes," written by Charles F. Meserve dated 1896.

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Ley: Para Crear Bancos Federales de Prestamos Sobre Hogares

One bound compilation entitled, "Ley: Para Crear Bancos Federales de Prestamos Sobre Hogares," printed by Asociacion Protectora de Prestamo Sobre Hogares de Puerto Rico dated 1912-1932. Titles of the pamphlets are as follows:
1."Reglamento de la...

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Harold. Advises her on how to encourage Lynn if he is drafted.

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to Bobby

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Details marching duties and how much he likes her.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary dated Saturday Afternoon. Relays sympathy that Lynn may be shipped off to fight abroad. Mentions U.S.O., her husband, and updates about daily life.

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to Roberta

One blank telegram printed by Western Union. Reverse side prints text codes for each message.

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to Children

One letter addressed to Lynn and Roberta Knapp from Ella J. Knapp, Lynn's mother. Expresses anxiety about Lynn serving abroad.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of family and friends.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of family and friends. Expresses frustration that she has not been able to find a job.

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to Kids

One letter addressed to Lynn and Roberta Knapp from Ella J. Knapp, Lynn's mother. Expresses anxiety about Lynn serving abroad. Mentions Lynn's possible foot condition.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of family, friends, her health and other knews. Thanks her for photographs. Responds to news about Roberta's mother's health.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of travelling to family, her husband's training and other news.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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Battle of Ravennes

One engraving of the Battle of Ravennes dated circa 1800. Based on the painting by Ary Scheffer.

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[Letter written on diary pages addressed to Lynn J. Knapp]

One letter addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from Roberta Knapp. Pertains to family matters, exercise routines, and other matters. Written over a course of three days.

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to Fritzie

One letter addressed to Fritzie from Gladys. Pertains to a recent doctor's visit, family, and other news.

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[List of enlisted servicemen's addresses]

One page of addresses of enlisted servicemen. Top of the page contains stanzas from a poem that begins, "Its tital is --'A Little Talk.'"

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to Roberta and Lynn

One letter addressed to Roberta and Lynn Knapp from Mary. Pertains to updates of her husband serving abroad, family updates and expressing hope that Lynn will not have to serve.

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[Note from Hotel Petersburg clerk]

One note signed from a clerk at a hotel, notifying the sender that the hotel is aware they feel ill and offer any service necessary. Dated July 14.

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[Birthday card from Gladys, George and Frances]

One birthday card sent from Gladys, George and Frances. Contains illustrations of a Scottish terrier wearing a kilt.

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[News related to prisoner of war and missing soldier]

One newspaper clipping containing announcements related to two soldiers. The first reports that Peter Orsini had been taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese government. The second reports that a soldier named Walter Miller had been found and his...

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Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis." Cartoon depicts a muscular laborer with the text "Wartime U.S." on his short rolling up his sleeve and glaring down at a short man blowing raspberry at him. Caption...

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William Howard Taft

One photograph of William Howard Taft dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Taft.

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[Articles related to local news in New York and Tennesee]

One newspaper clipping detailing the use of radio robots to monitor floods created by the Tennesee Valley Authority and delivery of rationing sheets throughout Schenectady, New York. Reverse side contains information on a chicken shortage.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt

One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Half seated portrait of Roosevelt.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt

One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Seated portrait of Roosevelt playing cards at a table. There are visible braces on his lower leg coming from under his pants

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Edith Wilson

One photograph of Edith Wilson dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Wilson.

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53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up

One newspaper clipping entitled, "53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up." Pertains to a driving ban of motorists in Albany. Provides details of investigation conducted by local authorities.

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Millard Fillmore

One photograph of Millard Fillmore dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Fillmore.

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Quigley Home From Iceland

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Quigley Home From Iceland." Pertains to Robert Quigley returning home on furlough from Iceland.

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Carte de visite of James A. Garfield

One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Garfield.

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James A. Garfield

One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust profile portrait of Garfield.

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James A. Garfield

One photograph of James A. Garfield dated circa 1870. Bust portrait of Garfield.

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Eleanor Roosevelt

One photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt dated circa 1940. Half portrait of Roosevelt.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

One photograph of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt dated circa 1920. Features Franklin D. standing next to Anna as she holds a bicycle. A note on the rear of the photo reads, "Photo shows Franklin D. Roosevelt and his daughter...

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

One engraving Dwight D. Eisenhower dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of Eisenhower.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

One photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower dated circa 1960. Features Eisenhower in the back of a car waving to crowds.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower and family

One photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower and family dated circa 1945. Features Eisenhower seated on a porch step in military uniform. Behind him both sitting and standing are six men and one woman. On the rear of the photo is a note that reads, "The...

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Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy

One photograph of Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy dated circa 1970. Features Kennedy holding a book or pamphlet with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" across it, as she gets into a car. There are two stamps on the rear of the photograph one for the...

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Engraving of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

One engraving of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney dated circa 1880. Half portrait of Pinckney based on the miniature by Edward Greene Malbone.

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Engraving of William Charles Cole Claiborne

One engraving of William Charles Cole Claiborne dated circa 1880. Half portrait of Pinckney based on the miniature by Ambrose Duval.

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Engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer

One engraving of Stephen Van Rensselaer dated circa 1835. Bust portrait of Van Rensselaer.

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