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29 April 1943
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Marcia
One v-mail addressed to Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 29, 1943. Related to Marcia and Warren's marriage.
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30 April 1943
One v-mail addressed to Marcia Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 30, 1943. Related to his day-to-day schedule and happiness of Naomi and Marcia's friendship.
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2 May 1943
to Naomi
One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated May 2, 1943. Relays updates of his family members, and his life while stationed in Africa.
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9 May 1943
to Marcia and Cous
One postcard addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 9, 1943. Sends greetings. Postcard image is of Rue Saint Jean et Grand Hotel.
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30 August 1877
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Pardon for William and Elijah McWhorter
One warrant for a pardon ordered and signed by Rutherford B. Hayes dated August 30, 1877. The pardon was ordered for William and Elijah McWhorter.
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circa 1877-1881
unknown, fl. 1877-1881
[Portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes]
One undated carte-de-visite of Rutherford B. Hayes.
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10 February 1877
Ferry, Thomas J., fl. 1877
Counting the Vote for President and Vice President
One bearer pass dated February 1877. Provides admittance to the gallery of the House of Representatives to count the votes for president and vice president. Signed by Thomas J. Ferry, president pro tempore of the Senate and Samuel J. Randall, speaker...
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6 August 1965
Associated Press
[President Lyndon B. Johnson Signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965]
One wirephoto published by Associated Press dated August 6, 1965. Features President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. A newspaper caption pasted to the back of the photograph identify others in the scene, "(from left) Vice...
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7 October 1875
Globe Printing House (St. Louis, Mo.)
St. Louis Globe- Democrat [Vol 1. No. 141 (October 7, 1875)]
One issue of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat dated October 7, 1875. Newspaper contains articles concerning current event, and advertisements. On the first page of the newspaper is an article concerning a disagreement between Senator Alcorn and a...
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1952
Nasser, Gamal-Abdel, 1918-1970
The Philosophy of the Revolution
One pamphlet entitled, "The Philosophy of the Revolution" printed by Gamal Abdel-Nasser dated 1952. As emphasized by Abdel-Nasser. The pamphlet was not printed to describe the events that led up to the overthrow of King Farouk on July 23, 1952 but to...
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1 December 1968
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Tau Omega Chapter (New York, N.Y.)
Ella's Night, A Tribute to Miss Ella Fitzgerald
One pamphlet entitled, "Ella's Night, A Tribute to Miss Ella Fitzgerald," dated December 1, 1968. This commemorates an evening in the New York Coliseum sponsored by the Tau Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Fitzgerald was honored for a...
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1959
Record, C. Wilson, fl. 1959
Some Historical, Structural and Functional Differences Between the NAACP and the Communist Party - Spring 1959 Issue
One pamphlet featuring an article by C. Wilson Record entitled, "Some Historical, Structural and Functional Differences Between the NAACP and the Communist Party," reprinted from the Alpha Kappa Deltan, Spring 1959 issue. The article touches on the...
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April 1967
Dawidowicz, Lucy S., 1915-1990
The 1966 Elections : A Political Pathwork
One pamphlet written by Lucy S. Dawidowicz entitled, "The 1966 Elections : A Political Pathwork," published by the American Jewish Committee dated 1967. Offers an analysis of the 1966 Midterm Elections which gave Republicans a substantial victory...
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1 September 1948
Browder, Earl, 1891-1973
Labor and Socialism in America
One pamphlet by "Americus" printed on September 1, 1948, entitled, "Labor and Socialism in America." Item includes essays related to unions, labor movements and the church's involvement with labor. Unions mentioned are the National Maritime Union...
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1943
Parker, Elsie Smith, fl. 1943
Both Sides of the Color Line
One pamphlet entitled "Both Sides of the Color Line," by Elsie Smith Parker dated 1943, reporting on the relationship between race and property value. Pagination notes in orange marked throughout the essay. Originally printed in The Appraisal Journal...
GLC09640.010
1956
Baker, Joseph V. (Joseph Vaudrey), 1908-1993
Not by Power
One pamphlet written by Joseph V. Baker entitled, "Not by Power," dated 1956. A long-form photo-essay marking the educational and workforce achievements of African Americans made possible after the Brown v. Board ruling in 1954. Images includes...
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1963
Braden, Anne, 1924-2006
House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation
One pamphlet written in 1963 by Anne Braden entitled, "House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation." Braden analyzes the impact of the House Un-American Activities Committee targeting African-Americans as communists. They...
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1944
Ministry of Information
The First to be Freed
One pamphlet issued by the Ministry of Information dated 1944, entitled, "The First to be Freed." This is a record of the British military presence in Eritrea and Somalia from 1941-1943.
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1945
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers
One World of Labor
One pamphlet entitled "One World of Labor," printed by the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers, District Council No. 6, dated 1945. Pertains to labor unions and discusses a referendum vote by the American Federation of Labor that...
GLC09640.016
14 February 1949
The Coming of the Economic Crisis
One pamphlet entitled "The Coming of the Economic Crisis," written by Earl Browder dated February 14, 1949. This document is a printed copy of a lecture delivered at the Woodstock Hotel in New York City. Discusses the market crisis in the American...
GLC09640.017
Jacobs, Paul, fl. 1963
Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28
One pamphlet entitled "Old Before Its Time: Collective Bargaining at 28," written by Paul Jacobs dated 1963. Jacobs discusses collective bargaining in the industrial workforce and argues that the system for union workers should be replaced.
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February 1967
Gottlieb, Gerard H., fl. 1967
Gerald H. Gottlieb on Capital Punishment
One pamphlet entitled, "Gerald H. Gottlieb on Capital Punishment," published by the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions dated 1967. This is a printing of an essay on the death penalty. It explores the legality of cruel terms.
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2 November 1931
Garrett, Garet, 1878-1954
O.P.M., Other People's Money , The Greatest American Racket
One pamphlet entitled, "O.P.M., Other People's Money, The Greatest American Racket," published by the Chemical Foundation dated 1931. Includes two essays by Garet Garret, "The Rescue of Germany," and "As Noble Lenders." There is a letter of...
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1936
Embree, Edwin R., 1883-1950
Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936.
One pamphlet entitled, "Julius Rosenwald Fund, Review of Two Decades, 1917-1936," published in 1936. Includes sketch of Julius Rosenwald. Describes services provided by the fund for African Americans in education, health, and labor. Financial...
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1968
Chicago Urban League, fl. 1968
The Racial Aspects of Urban Planning, an Urban League Critique of the Chicago Comprehensive Plan.
One pamphlet entitled, "The Racial Aspects of Urban Planning, an Urban League Critique of the Chicago Comprehensive Plan," published by the Chicago Urban League dated 1968. Discusses racism within major cities, effects on lower-income African...
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1938
CIO Political Action Committee
Labor's Program for Better Housing
One pamphlet entitled, "Labor's Program for Better Housing," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1938. This text delves into the quality of housing for lower-income families. Makes recommendations to secure better financing and...
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A Woman's Guide to Political Action
One pamphlet entitled, "A Woman's Guide to Political Action," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The guide is geared towards women for the upcoming 1944 election. Contains platforms on issues of health, labor rights, racial...
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Four Men Speak about Jobs For All
One pamphlet entitled, "Four Men Speak about Jobs For All," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Front image includes U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Philip Murray, president of the CIO, James G. Patton, president of the...
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14 March 1944
Labor and Education
One pamphlet entitled, "Labor and Education," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Focuses on education from the perspective of the labor movement, delving into elements that impact free public schools; board of education...
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The Negro in 1944
One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in 1944," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. The publication is concerned with racial discrimination within the workforce. Details fair wages under Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order for...
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What Every Canvasser Should Know
One pamphlet entitled, "What Every Canvasser Should Know," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Prepared as a canvasser guide for the 1944 elections. Advises canvassers to think in terms of marketing; be active within their...
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Speakers Manual
One pamphlet entitled, "Speakers Manual," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Advises the reader on the best methods for topic discussion while canvassing.
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15 January 1944
Full Employment, National Political Action Committee
One pamphlet entitled, "Full Employment, National Political Action Committee," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in January 15, 1944. Reports on a conference on full employment as part of the labor movement. Includes speeches from...
GLC09640.031
All Men Are Neighbors
One pamphlet entitled, "All Men Are Neighbors," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Reflects on U.S. foreign policy and suggests that unless international relations are peaceful the workforce in the United States cannot fully...
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13 October 1947
Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations
One pamphlet entitled, "Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in October 1947. Philip Murray speaks on the workforce and...
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12 September 1947
The CIO in Ohio "Solidarity Forever"
One pamphlet entitled, "The CIO in Ohio 'Solidarity Forever'," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated September 12,1947. Details efforts to unionize in Ohio; establishing auto, alcohol, garment, gas, industrial, lithography, office and...
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22 November 1948
Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention
One pamphlet entitled, "Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention," published by the CIO Political Action Committee for a convention that took place between November 22-26, 1948. Report provides updates...
GLC09640.035
Gaer, Joseph, 1897-1969
Bretton Woods is no mystery
One pamphlet entitled, "Bretton Woods is no mystery" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1945. Bretton Woods is an agreement to end Word War II decided by 44 countries from the United Nations. It includes plans for a monetary system, similar to a credit...
GLC09640.036
Circa 1945
The answer is Full Employment
One pamphlet entitled, "The answer is Full Employment" written by Joseph Gaer and Robert K. Lamb with illustrations by William Krokyn dated circa1945. The pamphlet recommends steps towards full employment: equal opportunity; wage rates; unemployment...
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People's Plan for Reconversion
One pamphlet entitled, "People's Plan for Reconversion" written by Joseph Gaer dated 1944. Details the strategy for reconversion to follow the end of World War II. Requesting wages after the war to ensure that it matches the cost of living, improving...
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circa 1945
Let Our People Live
One pamphlet entitled, "Let Our People Live," written by Joseph Gaer dated circa 1945. Addresses the working conditions of the poor post-WWII; factors of the cost of living; underpaid workers; and mention of the Thomas-Norton Act of 1938. Includes...
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Radio Handbook.
One pamphlet entitled, "Radio Handbook," featuring illustrations by Bernarda Bryson dated 1944. Item attributes the effective use of radio in the labor movement; involves acquiring radio time, forming a radio committee, facilitating discussions...
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This Is Your America.
One pamphlet entitled, "This Is Your America," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Text describes reasons why America is an ideal country such as immigration and diversity, the economy and worker's rights. Photographs of...
GLC09640.041
August 1939
Citizens Housing Council of New York
Harlem Housing
One pamphlet entitled, "Harlem Housing," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1939. The document was prepared with the Committee on Inter-Racial Problems in Housing Citizens' Housing Council in New York. Text analyzes living...
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30 April 1942
The First Five Years
One pamphlet entitled, "The First Five Years," published by the Citizens Housing Council of New York dated 1942. Gives an update on the council's efforts for its first five years. Highlights improvements made through collaboration with New York City...
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24 February 1941
Columbia University Press
Town Meeting: Are We a United People?
One pamphlet entitled, "Town Meeting: Are We a United People?" published by Columbia University Press dated 1941. An episode transcription of the program, "America's Town Meeting of the Air," which aired on NBC. Guests featured during the discussion...
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September 1969
Commentary, fl. 1969
Commentary [Vol. 48, No.3 (September 1969)]
Volume 48, No. 3 issue of "Commentary" dated September 1969. Features article, "The Fantasy of Black Nationalism" by Theodore Draper. Details the history of black nationalism from slavery to the Black Panther movement.
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