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1784
Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784
The Case of our Fellow-Creatures, The Opressed Africans, Respectfully reccomended to the Serious Consideration of the Legislature of Great-Britian by the people called Quakers.
JB00137
JB00138
1864
Burdens of the South, in Verse, Or Poems on Slavery
JB00139
1963
Calvert, Monte A., fl. 1801
The Abolition Society of Deleware, 1801-1807
JB00140
1792
Clarkson, Thomas, fl. 1792
A Particular Account of the Commencement and progress of the Insurrection of the Negroes in St Domingo
JB00141
JB00142
1809
Clinker, Janet, fl. 1809
Janet Clinker's Oration on the Virtues of the Old Women, and the Pride of the Young: With a Direction for Young Men, What sort of Women to Take: And for Women, what sort of Men to marry.
JB00143
1787
Coleman, fl. 1787
Inkle and Yarico
JB00144
1804
Edinburgh Review
Edinburgh Review, A concise statement of the question regarding the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
JB00145
1808
Clarkson, T., fl. 1808
Edinburgh Review, The History of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
JB00146
JB00147
1807
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833
Edinburgh Review, A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade, Addressed to the Freeholders and other inhabitants of Yorkshire.
JB00148
JB00149
1813
Edinburgh Review, Seventh Report of the directors of the African Institution.
JB00150
Edinburgh Review, Report of the Committee of the African Institution.
JB00151
1999
Gregoire, M., fl. 1789
Memoire
reprint of pamphlet from 1789
JB00152
1766
Jerningham, Edward, fl. 1766
Yarico to Inkle, An Epistle.
JB00153
MacReady, fl. 1804
The Irishman In London; or the Happy African
JB00154
30 March 1943
Myers, William J., 1919-2002
[Letter and token] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One letter from William J. Myers to Mrs. Michael Youravech dated March 30, 1943, as well as a sales tax token that accompanied the letter.
GLC09683.09
1943
[Sales Tax Token]
One sales tax token from the Tax Commision of Mississippi. The token has a square cut out of the center. It is stamped with a 1. On the back of the token is says,"To Make Change For Correct Sales Tax Payment."
GLC09683.09.02
February 1970
Occupy Alcatraz
Collection of publication "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes" [Decimalized .01-.02]
Collection of two newsletters entitled "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated Janaury to February 1970. Focuses on the Occupy Alcatraz movement and features opinions, correspondence, original art work and legislation of American Indians to regain...
GLC09792
29 November 1969
United Press International
[American Indian children on Alcatraz Island]
One telephoto taken by United Press International dated November 29, 1969. Image depicts a group of children walking outside Alcatraz. Wire transfer information states that 400 people occupy the former prison island and that they demand ownership of...
GLC09793
1969-1989
Various
[Materials related to the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing] [Decimalized .01-.19]
Collection of twenty-two items of promotional materials related to the lunar landing dated 1969. Consists of lithographs, recordings, commemorative materials and an illustrated trifold of the lunar module's journey from the earth to the moon.
GLC09799
June 1966
White House Conference
List of Participants
One pamphlet entitled, "List of Partipants," dated June 1-2 1966. Item is a list of addresses and names of those who participated in the White House Conference: To Fulfill These Rights.
GLC09640.306
November 1980
The Crisis (New York)
The Crisis: 70th Anniversary: Part 1 [November 1980]
One issue of The Crisis dated November 1980. Item is a special issue commemorating the magazine's 70th anniverary. Essays reflect on significant moments in African American history through eras; the presence of white supremacy and response to the...
GLC09640.293
1935
Graubard, Mark, 1904-1992
Genetics and the Social Order
One pamphlet entitled "Genetics and the Social Order," writen by Mark Graubard dated 1935. Item is a sociological and hereditary study book. Chapter VI, "Evolutonary Formation of Race, Stock and Variety," has been marked for Graubard's comments on...
GLC09640.308
1948
Height, Dorothy I., 1912-2010
Step by Step with Interracial Groups
One pamphlet entitled, "Step by Step with Interracial Groups," by Dorothy I. Height dated 1948. Height analyzes the meaning of "interracial," at that time, a call for for those in power to not see a racial minority rather a person, and outlines...
GLC09640.307
1941
Tuskegee Community Council (Tuskegee, Alabama)
Tuskegee Community Council Year Book
One pamphlet entitled, "Tuskegee Community Council Year Book," dated 1941. This item served the purpose of periodically updating the concerns of the community as well as the coucil's efforts to address them. Also included is a history of the Tuskegee...
GLC09640.310
1950
President's Committee
Freedom to Serve: Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services
One pamphlet entitled, "Freedom to Serve: Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services," by the President's Committee dated 1950. Following President Harry S. Truman's executive order, mandating that there would be no discrimination in...
GLC09640.312
1953
United Asia
United Asia: The American Negro [Vol. 5, No. 3 (1953)]
One issue of United Asia dated 1953. The periodical is focused on the news related to Asians. This issue highlights the culture of race discrimination in the United States that the magazine states is slowing down their full potential to make...
GLC09640.314
May 1955
Turner, Lenore, fl. 1955
What every cooperator should know
One pamphlet entitled, "What every cooperator should know," printed by the United Housing Foundation dated May 1955. Item is a summary and guide on owning housing developments. Contains information on the social aspects, selling, tenant-owner rights...
GLC09640.315
31 December 1956
United Housing Foundation (New York, N.Y.)
United Housing Foundation Annual Report, 1956
One pamphlet entitled, "United Housing Foundation Annual Report," dated December 31, 1956. Item is addressed to members of the UHF and reports on activities within the cooperative housing community to promote better economic and social health...
GLC09640.316
1956
Americans for Democratic Action
Voting Guide 1956
One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Guide 1956," printed by Americans for Democratic Action dated 1956. Item is a collection of essays by political officials, academics and authors of other professions on issues related to voting; immigration, civil...
GLC09640.008
15 February 1953
University of Chicago Round Table
Tolerance and Cooperation in American Democracy
One pamphlet entitled, "Tolerance and Cooperation in American Democracy," printed by the University of Chicago Round Table dated February 15, 1953. Item is a transcript of a previously recorded NBC radio discussion between WIlliam R. Ming, Jr., T.V...
GLC09640.321
1944
Harlow, Vincent, 1898-1961
Origins and Purpose: A Handbook on the British Commonwealth and Empire
One handbook entitled, "Origins and Purpose: A Handbook on the British Commonwealth and Empire," edited by Vincent Harlow dated 1944. Outlines the extent of the British Empire exemplified through condominiums, mandated territories, states, colonies...
GLC09640.322
1969
Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730
The Selling of Joseph: A Memorial
One handbook entitled, "The Selling of Joseph: A Memorial," printed by The University of Massachusetts Press dated 1969. Item was originally printed in 1700 as a declaration against slavery. Also includes a biography of Sewall, his interest in anti...
GLC09640.323
1955
Urban League (Kansas City, Mo.)
What's Cookin' in Urban League Guild.
One pamphlet entitled, "What's Cookin' in Urban League Guild," dated 1955. Item is a cookbook of recipes collected by members of the Urban League Guild as a fundraiser.
GLC09640.325
1946
Virginia Quarterly Review
The Virginia Quarterly Review [Vol. 22, No. 2, Spring 1946]
One issue of The Virginia Quarterly Review dated Spring 1946. Item is a periodical of political writing consisting of topics such as: conservatism in the South, the British Labor Movement, Benjamin Franklin, Harry Truman, a revolution in Eastern...
GLC09640.326
October 1972
Washington Research Project
The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South
One report entitled, "The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South," dated October 1972. The item is a report on the violations against the Voting Rights listed by counties in the Southern United States...
GLC09640.327
1951
Chafee, Zechariah Jr., 1885-1957
Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights
One report entitled, "Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights," by Zechariah Chafee, Jr., dated 1951. Item delves into the ratifying of the International Covenant on Human Rights.
GLC09640.329
1957
Seidel, Eleanor Tanzer, 1908-1980
New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?
One report entitled, "New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?" printed by Women's City Club of New York, dated 1957. Item raises the question if a convention should take place to revise the New York State Constitution and amend the New York...
GLC09640.330
April 1953
Perry, Pettis, 1897-1965
The Communist Party
One report entitled, "The Communist Party" by Pettis Perry, dated April 1953. Item is a transcipt of a speech by Pettis Perry to a jury on January 12, 1953. The case involved Perry, who was accused of involvement with the Communist Party of USA...
GLC09640.332
CIO Political Action Committee
Jobs for All After the War
One report entitled, "Jobs for All After the War," by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Item is related to veterans returning to the workforce following the end of the war; the expected amount of men to return, and what benefits are...
GLC09640.333
12 November 1952
Davies, Jack, fl. 1952
Coronation Kerchief
One wirephoto taken by Jack Davies released by International News Photos dated November 12, 1952. Shows a woman wearing a kerchief on her head. The kerchief has a picture of Queen Elizabeth II and a plaque that reads, "The Coronation of Elizabeth II...
GLC09677.01
1 May 1956
Associated Press
Military Show in Moscow
One photograph released by Associated Press dated May 1, 1956. Shows military trucks and men parading in front of the Lenin Stalin Mausoleum. The press release attached to the photo reports the parade was of 5,000 troops and equipment and took forty...
GLC09677.03
9 June 1956
Locates Incision
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated June 9, 1956. Shows Major General Leonard D. Heaton, Walter Reed Hospital Commandant, indicating the location of an incision on his body as he stands in front of the camera. The incision in question...
GLC09677.05
24 June 1956
Banners Carried Aloft in Air Show
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated June 24, 1956. Shows three planes flying with banners in Russian. The banners are translated by the attached press release to read, "Glory to the Soviet People." The planes were flown during a Soviet...
GLC09677.06
9 July 1956
Twining Talks With Chairman
One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated July 9, 1956. Shows General Nathan F. Twining talking to Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The press release states Twining reported that his recent trip provided no...
GLC09677.07
2 November 1956
International News Photos
Last Ship Through Suez Canal
One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 2, 1956. Shows a ship sailing. According to the attached press release, the ship named Mary is from Liberia. It was the last ship in the last convoy to go through the Suez Canal...
GLC09677.12
Last Convoy Through Suez Before Blocking
One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 2, 1956. Shows Port Said, and multiple ships sailing. According to the attached press release, the ships pictured were the last convoy to leave the canal before it was put out of...
GLC09677.13
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