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1917
Moore, George, 1852-1933
Confessions of a Young Man
One edition of "Confessions of a Young Man," by George Moore dated 1917. Novel delves into bohemian lifestyle of young artists in Paris.
GLC09640.118
April 1966
Mother Hive, fl. 1966
Picture This!* .
One issue of "Picture This!*" by artist Mother Hive dated April 1966. Item is a collection of "do-it-yourself cartoons." Hive designed layouts of empty squares with captions meant for the reader to fill with their own illustrations.
GLC09640.119
27 June 1918
Storey, Moorfield, 1845-1929
The Negro Question.
One edition of "The Negro Question," by Moorfield Storey dated June 27, 1918. The item is a reprint of an address delivered before the Wisconsin Bar Association. Discusses the treatment of African Americans utilizing data on lynching, comparing...
GLC09640.120
1927
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Henry Sweet, In the Recorders Court, Detroit Michigan, Before the Honorable Frank Murphy, April and May, 1926.
One edition of "Argument of Clarence Darrow in the case of Ossian Sweet," dated 1927. Published by the NAACP. Item is printed transcription of Clarence Darrow defending Ossian Sweet in court.
GLC09640.121
1941
NAACP Annual Report for 1941
One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1941." Content in item: national defense, armed forces, educational and legal defense, segregation and discrimination, lynching, government branches, scholarships, memorials, and finances of NAACP.
GLC09640.123.01
GLC09640.123.02
3 September 1964
The Civil Rights Front
One edition of Midstream entitled, "The Civil Rights Front," dated September 3, 1964. Includes non-fiction essays, fiction, poetry and book reviews. Essays cover various aspects of civil rights, art in Israel, an Arab boycott of Israel, and other...
GLC09640.116
1957
Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981
The Future of the Negro Vote in the United States, Summer 1957.
One pamphlet entitled "The Future of the Negro Voter in the United States" by Roy Wilkins dated 1957. Wilkins argues that in order to gain voting rights it must come from the efforts of African Americans and discusses the difference between Northern...
GLC09640.104.01
GLC09640.104.02
1935
Boardman, Helen, fl. 1935
Who is the NAACP ?
One pamphlet entitled, "Who is the NAACP?" dated 1935. Details the case of George Crawford and reviews NAACP's statement related to the incident. The essay recounts accusations made against George Crawford for murdering Mina Buckner, a former...
GLC09640.122
1960
Journal of Negro Education
Journal of Negro Education [Spring 1960] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Collection consists of a pamphlet, entitled, "The Journal of Negro Education, Spring 1960," enclosed with mailing material related to a summer camp for at-risk youth in the city.
GLC09640.103
25 July 1967
United Press International
Riot Area in Detroit
One wirephoto of a map of Detriot depicting where riots took place on July 23, 1967. The shaded area illustrates the center of the riots in the early hours of that day.
GLC09735.01
26 July 1967
Detroit
One UPI telephoto depicting a map of Detroit amidst the riots. Wire transfer contains information regarding police activity and action on the street. On reverse side is a stamp "Recieved Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967," and "Racial/Detroit...
GLC09735.02
Map shows areas hit by recent racial strife
One press photo of United States map which includes cities in Michigan such as Detroit, Kalamazoo, Rochester, New Britain, Wadesboro, Lakeland, Birmingham, Bogalusa, and Youngstown have been written in. Aside this map is one of New Jersey scratched...
GLC09735.03
28 July 1967
Snipers Force Police Withdrawal
One press photo depicting a map of where snipers shot three victims during the Detroit riots dated July 28, 1967. Map illustrates the Southfield Expressway, major streets near the riot area and a shaded area where snipers were stationed. Wire...
GLC09735.04
A looter flees with a table lamp.
One press photo of a man in a crowded street carrying a lamp. Markings on image indicate where to crop. Reverse side includes several stampings, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted...
GLC09735.05
Left, National Guardsmen with fixed bayonets march up Detroit street.
One press photo of a line of armed National Guardsmen, a fire in the background. Reverse side contains stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 25, 1967." Also pasted on this side is the printed...
GLC09735.06
Smoke erupts from two widely separated areas in slum area.
One press photo of birdseye view of Detroit neighborhood areas where smoke arises. Also contains markings indicating where to crop the image. Reverse side contains stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference...
GLC09735.07
The better part of a city block is consumed by riot flames.
One press photo of birdseye view of Detroit block where smoke arises out of burning buildings. Contains markings of where to crop the image. Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Segregation/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library...
GLC09735.08
Fire Engulfs Building.
One press photo of a home burning in Detroit, Michigan. Wire information details location of home and describes African-Americans as "rampaging Negros." Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26...
GLC09735.09
Firemen find cover under and behind a truck as snipers try to hinder them from work.
One press photo of firemen seeking cover under a firetruck. Markings on the image indicate where to crop, or to highlight features. Reverse side contains stamp "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news...
GLC09735.10
A line of National Guard tanks stands ready to move into action on Detroit's West Side.
One press photo of U.S. Army tanks lined up infront of a building and one man in the foreground. Reverse side contains stamps "Racial/Detroit, Michigan," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967." Also pasted on is the printed news...
GLC09735.11
Army paratrooper walks down debris-littered Woodward Ave., Detroit's main thoroughfare.
One press photo of a U.S. Army soldier carrying a weapon on a street in Detroit, Michigan dated July 26, 1967. Scene of boarded storefronts demolished included. Markings made to indicate where to crop the image for publication. On reverse side is...
GLC09735.12
Still Burning.
One press photo of a bird's eye view of burning street in Detroit, Michigan dated July 26, 1967. Wire information descirbes smoke arising from previous burning buildings. Photo transmitted from AP. On reverse side of image is stamp "Racial/Detroit,"...
GLC09735.13
Guardsmen Take Over.
One press photo of the Michigan National Guard moving through streets in Detroit dated July 26, 1967. Scene of destruction in the background. Wire transfer describes fires beginning from a rain on a "blind-pig" or speakeasy. On reverse side are...
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