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[Photograph of African American sailor]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an African American sailor. Image is creased.

GLC09720.10

[American Marines in South Vietnam]

One photo released by the United Press International dated March 7, 1966. Depicts American Marines participating kneeling by a puddle in South Vietnam. On the reverse side is a newspaper clipping that states they were resting before staging an...

GLC09795.04

[Photograph of African American man]

One black and white photograph dated 1953. Image is of an African American man posing next to a wall of photographs of boxers. He raises one hand and looks towards his fist. On the wall behind him are portraits on boxers.

GLC09724.07

[Application and petition on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Massachusetts regiments of the Continental Army for compensation as a result of their services during the American Revolution]

Written by a Committee appointed "by the Officers of the Massachusetts line of the late army to attend to and prosecute their memorial to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of compensation for the losses sustained by them and the...

GLC02437.10244

Portraits of North American Indians

Photographs of Native Americans: Indian delegation photographs of War chiefs, war dance groups, married couples, children, etc. Images from 1858-1884.

GLC04490

a part of the American harvest

This fundraising pamphlet for the United Negro College Fund is for ten percent of the educational budget of 1950. The projected budge to raise was $1.4 million. The inside of the brochure summarizes the number and types of professions financed by...

GLC09641.29

Roosevelt with another American officer

Possibly Col. Wood or General Wheeler. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front.

GLC07002.57

[Orderly books of American Loyalist]

Lieutenant Colonel Kemble, an American Loyalist related by marriage to Thomas Gage, served as chief of intelligence under William Howe and (briefly) Henry Clinton. He eventually gave up his position to Major John Andre. Locations include Boston...

GLC06668

[Photograph of a Japanese-American women crouching]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American women crouching down.

GLC09860.340

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman swimming]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman swimming.

GLC09860.525

[Group photograph of Japanese-American men]

One undated black-and-white group photograph of Japanese-American men in a field.

GLC09860.251

[Photograph of a Japanese-American boy saluting]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy saluting.

GLC09860.205

[Portrait of two Japanese-American women]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American women posed outside.

GLC09860.067

[Photograph of a Japanese-American child outside]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American child seated outside.

GLC09860.197

[Studio portrait of a Japanese-American boy]

One undated black-and-white studio portrait a Japanese-American boy holding a ball.

GLC09860.153

[Group portrait of a Japanese-American family]

One undated black-and-white photograph of portrait of a Japanese-American family.

GLC09860.059

[Portrait of Japanese-American young adult]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a Japanese-American young man seated at a table with a flower in vase.

GLC09860.070

[Group photograph of Japanese-American family]

One undated black-and-white group photograph of Japanese-American family aboard a ship.

GLC09860.486

[Photograph of Japanese-American boys outside]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boys on a blanket outside.

GLC09860.194

[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman outside]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman in a yard. A vehicle is in the background.

GLC09860.181

[Photograph of Japanese-American baby asleep]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American baby asleep on a cot in a field.

GLC09860.162

[Portrait of two Japanese-American girls]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American girls sitting in a backyard.

GLC09860.086

[Portrait of African American Marine Corpsman]

One undated portrait of an unidentified African American man in a Marine Corps uniform.

GLC09720.02

[Photograph of Japanese-American girls outside]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American girls posing in the same movement.

GLC09860.233

[Photograph of a Japanese-American boy outside]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy standing outside. (similar to GLC09860.238)

GLC09860.237

[Photograph of a Japanese-American boy outside]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy standing outside. (similar to GLC09860.237)

GLC09860.238

[Photograph of two Japanese-American boys]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American boys standing in a tree.

GLC09860.033

[Portrait of an African American soldier]

One undated black-and-white portrait of an African American soldier. He is pictured wearing an M-1 helmet, with the number "307" printed on it.

GLC09720.08

[Photograph of two Japanese-American girls]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-American girls in matching outfits posed in front of vines.

GLC09860.046

[Photograph of Japanese-American navy captain]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American navy captain. The silhouette of the image is in the shape of a heart.

GLC09860.547

[Photograph of Japanese-American men fishing]

One black-and-white photograph dated August 1, 1923. Image is of two Japanese-American men fishing. One of the men is leaning on a vehicle.

GLC09860.619

[Photograph of Japanese-American children dancing]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American children dancing outside. Image is of four girls photographed in the same movement.

GLC09860.224

Photo of American navy ship

From the shore.

GLC08284.154

Photo of American navy ship

Two sailors in rowboat in front and a man on a horse on the shore.

GLC08284.155

Fourteen months in American Bastiles.

Published by Kelly, Hedian & Piet, Baltimore. Howard writes of his experience in prison. In the preface, Howard criticizes President Abraham Lincoln's policies during the Civil War, "The unlawful and oppressive acts of Mr. Lincoln ... " Francis...

GLC00267.356

[Portrait of a Japanese-American family gathering]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American family gathering. Image consists of parents and children posed by two vehicles in a field.

GLC09860.011

[Portrait of an African American man]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of an African American man. The man is dressed in a suit and cap and holds a cigar in his right hand. He stands in front of a backdrop featuring a bridge and lighthouse.

GLC09724.02

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

[Pay warrant for African American soldier]

Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrant issued to African American soldier Nero Cross, for five pounds, eight shillings, and five pence. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, "X" on verso by Cross, and docketed...

GLC09364

[Document authorizing the distribution of confiscated slaves from Tory plantations to veterans of the Revolution]

"Ordered that the Commissioners, of the Confiscated and Annexed Estates, furnish Mr. Henry Ellison with such Numbers of Negroes, as he is Entitled to Receive, by Virtue of his Certificates in Col. Jackson's Corps, agreeable to the Laws of this State...

GLC09104

[Burning aircraft carrier flying American flag]

Color image of a burning aircraft carrier flying American flag. Additional American vessel in foreground. Japanese text in caption on right hand side.

GLC09552.09

Large gathering of African-American troops

Image shows a large group of African-American troops gathered in front of one wooden building and a larger brick structure. Also visible is a large bird house, situated upon a tripod. Graphite inscription on verso "18" "3.00--" "3.00--" "Colored...

GLC05111.02.1324

The Future of the American Negro

Published by Small, Maynard & Company in 1899. Inscribed in 1900 on the inner front cover to Almira Thornton Goff, wife of Lyman B. Goff, an active Republican and head of the Union Wadding Company of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Includes a photograph...

GLC04297.01

The American Cemetary at Belleau Wood

This photograph is of an American cemetary with fallen soldiers from WWI. There is an American flag waving in the distance. The graves are for the men who fought in the Battle of Belleau Wood, Germany.

GLC09584.284

The History of England: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.

First volume of an eight volume set. Title page says it is a new edition, corrected (the first edition was published in 1762). Published in London "for A. Millar, in the Strand." Title page is signed by John Adams. This volume recounts England's...

GLC00388

[Photograph of two African American men]

One undated sepia-toned photograph of two African American men posed together. They are both wearing suits and hats. The man on the right holds a cane.

GLC09724.10

The Structure of the American Economy

One report entitled, "The Structure of the American Economy," dated June 1940 printed by the National Resources Planning Board. Item was prepared based off a symposium of five speakers. Articles by the contributors relate to employment and economic...

GLC09640.191

The American Anti-Slavery Almanac for 1839

JB00385

American Bombs Head for Iwo Jima

A clipping from a magazine showing bombs dropping over Iwo Jima. The caption of the photo reads "American bombs head for Iwo Jima in pre-invasion bombing. This picture shows the crisscross patten of Jap defenses, the series of interlocking defenses...

GLC09620.242

Bust portrait of a Native American man

Inscribed "639 Chief Two Moons" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.25

Bust portrait of a Native American man

Inscribed "798 Bull Snake" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.26

Bust portrait of a Native American man

Inscribed "791 Bull Don't Fall Down" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.29

[Regarding African American troops in Missouri]

President Lincoln states that commissioners are "to appraise negroes in Missouri." Mentions that he was previously unaware of General Order No. 135 issued in mid-November 1863 by General John McAllister Schofield, in command of the Department of...

GLC03096

Pay warrant to African American soldier

Castor Freeman for twelve pounds, eight shillings, and four pence. Remainder of Freeman's signature.

GLC09132.03

Pay warrant to African American soldier

Pomp McCuffee for nine pounds and nine shillings. Unsigned by McCuffee.

GLC09132.04

Pay warrant to African American soldier

Jeffery Liberty for three pounds, twelve shillings, and seven pence. Signed in full "Jeffry Liberty."

GLC09132.05

[Photograph of two Japanese-American children]

One black-and-white photograph dated 1941 of two children posing for the camera. A small girl stands by a plant and a boy stands in front of a calendar.

GLC09860.084

Speech to the American Psychological Association.

One address delivered by Martin Luther King Jr., at the Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C., dated September 1, 1967. Dr. King refers to the aid that science can give to the plight of African Americans in the fight against racism. He writes that non...

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[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

[African American soldier posing on a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier posing standing on the ledge of an Army fuel truck.

GLC09612.09

Pay warrant to African American soldier

Philip Negro for six pounds, five shillings, and nine pence. Remainder of Negro's signature.

GLC09132.02

[Photograph of Japanese-American man holding camera]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American man holding a camera.

GLC09860.280

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman holding a parasol]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman holding a parasol.

GLC09860.510

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman feeding a pigeon]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman feeding a pigeon.

GLC09860.511

[Photograph of Japanese-American man in a suit]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man in a suit.

GLC09860.359

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman in a coat]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American woman in a coat.

GLC09860.368

[Photograph of a Japanese-American man on a street]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man on a street.

GLC09860.380

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman holding parasol]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman holding a parasol.

GLC09860.134

Full length portrait of a Native American man

Native American man holding a wolf skin; with wooded background. "245" inscribed in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.40

[Photograph of Japanese-American man on boat]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American man on boat.

GLC09860.289

[Photograph of a Japanese-American woman by a car]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman by a vehicle.

GLC09860.339

[Photograph of Japanese-American woman in garden]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman in a garden.

GLC09860.344

[Photograph of Japanese-American men boarding boat]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American men boarding a boat.

GLC09860.607