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[Photograph of building from an aerial view]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a building taken from an aerial view.

GLC09860.029

Subscriber Study, 1975

One copy of a report entitled, "Subscriber Study," prepared by The Crisis dated 1975. Contains readership demographics sorted by their political affliation, geography, family size, income, education, age, and gender.

GLC09640.346

[Portrait of military serviceman and woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman and women dated 1945. Their names are written on the image but is illegible.

GLC09645.027

[Portrait of military serviceman on his bicycle]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman posing with his bicycle. He appears to be standing at a water reservoir.

GLC09645.028

[Portrait of military serviceman and woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman and a woman at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

GLC09645.046

[Tuskegee Army Flying School Identification Card]

One undated identification card belonging to a woman who was employed at the Tuskegee Army Flying School. Contains her picture and the fields for name, date of birth, height, weight, eyes, hair, department, date employed and signature. The...

GLC09645.131

[Portrait of woman]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an unidentified woman.

GLC09645.133

[Portrait of man in a tuxedo]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a tuxedo.

GLC09645.134

[Photograph of woman handing a bag to a man in suit]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a man and a woman. The woman is handing a bag to a man in what appears to be an office.

GLC09645.136

to Roscoe C. Bruce

inquires as to when he will pay his overdue bill

GLC09400.579

bill for R.C. Bruce

for Fire and Marine Insurance

GLC09400.580

Bank note for Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.584

electric bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.592

plumbing bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.607

Tag for Mayers' Furniture

GLC09400.611

plumbing bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.614

Memorandum from the Pennsylvania Railroad

GLC09400.588

The Bigot in our Midst

One pamphlet entitled, "The Bigot in our Midst," written by Gordon W. Allport dated 1949. Essay provides analysis of racism and bigotry from a psychological standpoint. "In short, we evade feelings of personal guilty by accusing others of the evils...

GLC09640.051

[United States Soldiers at Camp William Penn]

One hand-colored lithograph printed circa 1864 of U.S. soldiers at Camp "William Penn." Includes two subcaptions of "Rally Round the Flag, boy! Rally once again, Shouting the battle cry of Freedom!" Published by the Supervisory Committee for...

GLC09742

to Colonel Shank

Corrects a date for an event.

GLC05603.01.32

to Josiah Drummond

About an upcoming lecture tour by Frederick Douglass in Maine: "I have guaranteed him fifty dollars for this city-twenty five dollars in each of the other towns-I shall entertain him while here." To Josiah Drummond.

GLC09279

School Spirit

A speech encouraging school spirit. The speech states that one demonstrates school spirit not through hatred of other schools, but by attending school functions of all sorts, by respecting school property, and by being well-behaved, polite, and...

GLC09587.268

Lucy Addison Singers in Christmas Concert

A photograph of the Lucy Addison High School choral club singing Christmas songs in front of a municipal building. Accompanied printed document about choral club [see GLC09587.266].

GLC09587.273

Robinson & Brown Funeral Directors Fourth and South Streets Farmville, Virginia

Note on Robinson & Brown Funeral Directors stationary acknowledging that Mrs. Nannie Harvey paid the $170.00 due for the burial of her husband, Rev. James Harvey. It is signed by Chas. H. Robinson. At the top of the page, near the center, 1 is...

GLC09587.376

[receipt for 1,081.44]

Receipt totalling 1081.44. Accompanied invoice in the same amount for the funeral of Nannie Harvey (GLC 09587.385.02).

GLC09587.385.01

Williams Funeral Home

Invoice from the Williams Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia for the funeral and burial of Nannie James Harvey, totalling 1081.44. Written near the center of the document is "Paid in full Elijah Williams Jr. 5/21/69." Accompanied GLC09587.385.01.

GLC09587.385.02

[List of slave names and values]

Lists the names and values of a number of enslaved people.

GLC03434.30.02

[List of slave names and values]

Lists the names and values of a number of enslaved people.

GLC03434.30.03

The Liberty Almanac for 1847.

Cover woodcut illustration sows idyllic "Emancipation" scene near the U.S. Capital building. With 5 more illustrations throughout. New York: William Harned.

GLC09127

to George B. Patrick

Written by Belknap as Commandant of the U.S. Navy Yard at Mare Island, California. Tells Patrick his request was forwarded to him and that he will do whatever he can to assist with it. Written on letterhead of the Commandant's Office. Letter is...

GLC03479.54

Collection of James T. Gerry, United States Navy Commander [Decimalized .01-.16]

Fourteen letters by Gerry to his family, accompanied by an etching of Gerry, a pay receipt made out to him, and a letter from a collector describing the receipt. Letters to his family are written mostly to his mother, sister and nephew. They...

GLC09099

[Record of costs related to a court case]

Signed by Stewart as district clerk pro tem of Montgomery County, Texas. An attached document dated 14 August 1851 and signed by H.R. Bell as a clerk certifies that "the late Republic of Texas was adjudged to pay the cost in the case described...

GLC06624.01

[Affidavit relating to the case of Joseph Lundley v. Thomas J. Wood in Montgomery, Texas]

Signed by Stewart as district clerk pro tem of Montgomery County, Texas. An affidavit submitted on behalf of Thomas J. Wood, the defendant in the case of Joseph Lundley v. Thomas J. Wood, indicating that Wood "cannot safely go to the trial...owing...

GLC06624.04

[Republic of Texas certificate of public debt owed to Stephen W. Blount]

Also signed by the auditor, "Jno. M. Smisher." Partial printed document certifies that Blount was owed $153.75 for "attendance as Witness, San Augustine County." A signed, handwritten statement by Blount, dated 18 January 1851 and stamped by a...

GLC06624.07

[Documents related to two civil cases in Austin, Texas]

Signed by Barnett as alcalde of Austin and George Huff and A.M. Clare as arbitrators in the cases. Notes monetary damages relating to two separate cases, each on their own a side of the document. Possibly a page removed from a ledger, as both cases...

GLC06624.12

[Certification of James Gibson service in the Texas Volunteer Army]

Captain Caldwell certifies Gibson's two months of service and his honorable discharge.

GLC06624.14

Discharge pouch

Discharge pouch of George W. Peters. See GLC05653.01 for presidential pardon.

GLC05653.02

to John Fitzgerald

Partially printed circular letter to the Sheriff of Montgomery County ordering that Philip Capeland be taken into custody and transported to the Court House in Houston to answer to the charge of "Groce Contempt." Signed by Lubbock in his capacity...

GLC06623.13

[Photograph of Ely S. Parker]

Sepia photograph accompanied a letter (see GLC05190.01).

GLC05190.02

[Reconstruction broadside]

Reconstruction broadside re: compensation for lost property. Urges reply " ... the time is fast approaching when it will be impossible to obtain an authentic record of slaves owned and recognized as property by law at that time ... "

GLC09019

[Blank Postcard]

One blank postcard dated circa 1940's based on a 1880's portrait of Frederick Douglass. Printed on the rear of the postcard is the text, "Frederick Douglass1818-1895 Born a slaveon the eastern shore of Maryland, but ran away to become a great anti...

GLC07926.02

To Thomas Ward

Letter written from Houston, re: business, Texas finaces & poverty. There is a small hole on the third, and last page.

GLC02145.23.01

To Ward

Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. re: challenge

GLC02145.28.01

To Cook

Ward ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + docket re: finding seconds

GLC02145.28.02

To Ward

Cook ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + addr. re: proposing 2 gentlemen

GLC02145.28.03

To Cook

Ward ALS signed "TWW" [6/16 or 6/17/1841] 1 p. + docket

GLC02145.28.04

To Cook

Ward ALS 6/18/1841 1 p. + addr.

GLC02145.28.05

To Ward

Cook ALS 10/2/1842 1 p. + addr. re: withdrawing challenge.

GLC02145.28.06

[Receipt for Muslin]

Thomson Gregory DS Receipt for Dr. Hull re: Muslin. n.d. 1 p.

GLC02145.80.01

[Receipt for sugar and brandy]

Receipt for sugar and brandy from Rice & Nichols. 10/21/1845. 1 p.

GLC02145.80.07

[Receipt for calico]

Receipt for calico from Rice & Nichols. 10/21/1845. 1 p.

GLC02145.80.09

To "My Dear Father"

GLC09190.09

Natural Bridge, Virginia

One engraving entitled "Natural Bridge, Virginia" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Natural Bridge, and Cedar Creek. Three figures stand by the creek edge looking up at the bridge. Engraved by James Charles Armytage after a painting by William H. Bartlett...

GLC08878.0015

Massacre at Fort Mimms

One engraving entitled "Massacre at Fort Mimms" dated 1866. Depicts the massacre of August 30, 1819. The Red Sticks, a warring faction of Creek Native Americans storm Fort Mimms, overwhelming the militia. Creeks use hatchets and knives to attack...

GLC08878.0040

33- 1/3 recording: Honest Abe (side A) Betsy Ross (side B)

Mayfair Records

GLC08880.001

F. W. Seward

GLC05603.02.41

Charles Sumner

"If I can furnish you any information this subject, I will be happy to do so."

GLC05603.02.49

to Norris Howes

Note sending his autograph. On stationary of the Boston Athletic Association.

GLC05603.01.15

[Printed card with train announcement and signature]

Signed by John Hay, Assistant Private Secretary to Abraham Lincoln, in lower right corner. Announces that special cars will be added to a train on the Boston and Main Railroad on September 30th, no year indicated.

GLC05603.01.13

[First day issue stamp of Booker T. Washington]

First day issue envelope with stamp from the "Famous Americans Series." Both stamp and envelope feature the printed likeness of Booker T. Washington. Envelope cancelled at Tuskegee on 7 April 1940. Sent to Alice J. Cutright Kaine from Portia...

GLC05508.255.03

to Joseph B. Varnum

Written as town clerk of Boston regarding appointments, public works, and the court of sessions.

GLC03845.18

to Charles M. Kingsley

Writes "Yours of 14th rd. The cigars have not come. I note what you say as to [Mr. Dennis?]."

GLC03481.10

to L. J. Cist

Possibly referring to John Brown Francis, Anthony states "I have yours of the 20th. Gov. Francis lives at his country place, Spring Green, Warwick. His post office address is Providence."

GLC03481.13

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from his position of Secretary at War. Expresses his sadness that Knox is leaving, but states that "I conceive easily that the fatigues of a war and the charges of an iminent post during a number of years are...

GLC02437.06372

[List of values of slaves]

Listing values of enslaved people for an apparent exchange of property. Written for Dr. Wells.

GLC03434.24

[Photograph of people of Japanese descent at a temple]

One undated photograph of a people of Japanese descent at a temple. Two people in ceremonial garb are praying.

GLC09860.111

[Photograph of Sumiko Kusagaya and Helen Nozawa]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Sumio Kusagaya and Helen Nozawa. The women's names were typed
on the reverse side of the photograph.

GLC09860.166

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans at a botanical garden]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans at a botanical garden.

GLC09860.522

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans in a Ford vehicle]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two Japanese-Americans seated at the front of a Ford vehicle.

GLC09860.524

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans sitting by a river]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans sitting by a river.

GLC09860.261

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans on a ship]

One undated black-and-white group photograph of Japanese Americans on a ship. Image is of a group of men posed with the ship's captain.

GLC09860.262

[Photograph of a temple]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a temple. Visitors are pictured outside.

GLC09860.277

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans behind a counter]

One black-and-white photograph dated August 8, 1923. Image is of Japanese-Americans behind a counter.

GLC09860.294

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans at a cafe]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans at the entrance of a cafe.

GLC09860.296

[Photograph of a city from the distance]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a city from the distance.

GLC09860.423

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans during a ceremony]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans during a ceremony.

GLC09860.382

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans during an event]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans during an event. Focus is on a man crouching. Women are wearing traditional clothes.

GLC09860.400

Black troops of Ferrero's division, on the eastern front at Petersburg

Inscription on verso "Bombproof quarters in Federal camp. 21 black soldiers and one white soldier posed in camp. Numeric notation: "XI - III 802."

GLC05111.01.0419

A frame house in Fair Oaks, Virginia

View of a frame house in Fair Oaks, surrounded by over thirty black soldiers. To the upper left of the image, tents are seen as this appears to be the camp of a union army division. Inscription on verso: "Frame house, Fair Oaks, Va." Numeric notation...

GLC05111.01.0877

[Brandy Station, Va. Headquarters of 1st Brigade, Horse Artillery]

A print of a photograph of the headquarters of the 1st Brigade, Horse Artillery in Brandy Station, VA. Brick chimneys have been added to the tents. One has a barrel placed on top of it. Soldiers stand near the flag pole and one soldier stands to the...

GLC05111.01.0128

to Joseph K. Dixon re: Indian sign language & plans to write an Indian book

Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Writes that he was struck by the Indian sign language in the films.

GLC03911.05

to Joseph Rowe Smith

Union General Steele discusses mutual acquaintances with Smith, a doctor. Referring to General John Parker Hawkins, states "the only officer of the old Army about me is Genl. Hawkins, Mrs Canby's brother. He was Lt. in my Company where I was Capt. in...

GLC00332

to the Commissary

Writes, "Please to issue to Prince Darby of the Massa. Artillery, fifteen days provision from the 4th instant - he being ordered on command with officers horses. By order of the Comdt." Note on verso signed illegibly.

GLC02437.01790

to James C. Dobbin

California State Representative Denver recommends Singleton Vaughn, Jr., to Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy, for a vacant position in the Annapolis, Maryland Naval Academy. States that Vaughn's family "is very respectable but poor, which will induce...

GLC02504.12

to President Martin Van Buren.

Ross had helped lead the Eastern Cherokee Indians west of the Mississippi in the forced removal. Co-signed by W. Shorey Coodey, John Loony (with an "X"), Archibald Campbell (with an "X") and Elijiah Hicks.

GLC02856

Items pertaining to the 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Native Guards. [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC08474

Items pertaining to James Sanks Brisbin. [Decimalized .01-.04 (20 items)]

GLC01504

[List of forces and commanders involved in operations against Mobile, Alabama]

Full title is "Operations against Mobile, Ala.: Organization of the Union Forces (Commanded by Major-General Edward R. S. Canby) March-April, 1865." Contains a list of Union major generals, brigadier generals, colonels, captains, and other leaders...

GLC01545.12

Bill of sale for 47 black slaves to Michael Deloach

Bill totals $16,000.

GLC07369

to William Green re: Texas land deals

"The public lands...will be such as a capitalist could purchase to advantage...certainly a good investment unless the abolition questions should affect it."

GLC07141.02

Collection related to the Freedmen's Department of Memphis [Decimalized .01-.12]

Pertains to a project to aid freed slaves by the army. Most documents in this collection are related to T. A. Walker, who served as Superintendent of Freedmen, District of West Tennessee. Consists mostly of financial records, and contains...

GLC08649

[Request of payment for services]

Request for payment from New York State relating to his service as a Commissioner settling the Onondago military claims.

GLC02505.47

[Petition of a free black to become a slave of W.C. Lewis]

Ann Jackson's petition to become the property of W. C. Lewis, signed by her with an "X". The document was based on an Act of the Texas Legislature "Free persons of African descent [may] select their own master and become slaves...." With stamp of...

GLC06375

to Frank W. Ballard

Clay, an abolitionist, informs his friend Ballard that he was misrepresented by the New York Tribune. Discusses the possibility of New Mexico entering the Union as a free or slave state, and the Compromise of 1850. Defends himself from Horace...

GLC05692