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to George Weedon

Relays information related to the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution. Discusses a letter he sent to William Fitzhugh, which was "to be considered in a great measure a joint one." Notes that France has assured the...

GLC06491.06

The Sloop Lucky Chance her Tackle and One Negro

One legal document in the Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida given to Judge Robert Catherwood dated approximately 1779. Claims that the sloop "Lucky Chance" contained tackle and one enslaved person identified as "one Negro." The ship previously...

GLC01411.10

Negro Digest [July 1948]

One issue of Negro Digest dated July 1948. Contains writing by African American authors illustrating the African American experience through travel and history essays. This issue includes an essay by Gregory Peck pertaining to prejudice, Southern...

GLC09640.212

Carte de visite, unidentified corporal, standing 3/4 length portrait

Image of an Image. Subject is wearing a forage hat and is standing in front of a painted scene with an American flag. Photographers imprint on verso: "Scholfield Photographer, Westerly, R.I."

GLC05111.02.1279

An Appeal in the Favor of That Class of Americans Called Africans

First book of American abolitionist movement; inscribed in pencil with respects of "the author" to J. J. Dixwell. Exlibris stamp of Meadville Theological School on top, with duplicate sold stamp. Includes engravings.

GLC06867

Muster Roll for the 10 Companies of the 34th Regt of Foot in the Service of the United Colonies 1775

2nd Massachusetts regiment. "Muster Roll" for the 10 Companies "of the 34th Reg't of Foot in the Service of the United Colonies 1775" [General John Thomas's 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, organized on April 23, 1775, drawn from members of the original...

GLC09290

[Postcard, and two books][Decimalized .01-.03]

A collection of unrelated material concerning Native Americans, civil rights and the boy scouts. Collection includes one postcard of Native American symbols, one book of political cartoons concerning Civil Rights and one copy of the Boy Scout...

GLC09767

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 41, whole no. 509 (March 7, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the conclusion of a speech by Senator Henry Clay, an article about New York's place in the Union, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy...

GLC08875.18

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 8, whole no. 528 (July 18, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains Senator William Henry Seward's speech on "the Compromise Bill," proceedings of the New England Anti-Slavery Convention, and miscellaneous other reports...

GLC08875.26

Racial Strife

A clipping of two responses to articles in the paper. The first "Racial Strife," opposes integration. The second "Ability, Not Color," condemns people not voting for Dr. Taylor for mayor because he is African-American.

GLC09587.274

Mary Harris

A photograph of a young African American woman. She wears a long pearl necklace, glasses, a white lace dress, and stares seriously at the camera. On the reverse, "Mary Harris" is written. It is printed on postcard paper.

GLC09587.406

Negro Digest [July 1944]

One issue of Negro Digest dated July 1944. Contains writings by African American authors illustrating the African American experience through travel and history essays. This issue includes a roundtable discussion on social equality, Jim Crow laws...

GLC09640.209

The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle. [Vol. 51 (1781)]

Accounts of historical news and occurrences throughout the empire, the world and the American colonies. 12 issues plus supplement for 1781 containing reports on the war and news from America, plus a report with fold-out copper plate of "American...

GLC08687

[Final statement of Martin Sterling, 24th Infantry]

Signed by Clous as Captain of the 24th Infantry. States that Sterling, an African American Private in Company E, 24th Infantry Regiment, enlisted at Fort Griffin, Texas 15 January 1870, and is now discharged by reason of an expired term of service....

GLC07334.03.01

Is Millard Fillmore an abolitionist?

Printed at the American Patriot office. Additional title: "The agitation of slavery. Who commenced and who can end it? Buchanan and Fillmore compared from the record."

GLC00267.201

[Dance]

One photograph of a group of African American couples dancing dated March 9, 1943. Most of the men are wearing uniforms. Note in pencil on the rear of the photo reads "Dorie Miller Back row against the wall tall figure." Date is stamped on the rear...

GLC09934.02

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 46, whole no. 514 (April 11, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains pro-slavery arguments from Southern papers, a speech by Wendell Phillips, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell....

GLC08875.20

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 15, whole no. 535 (September 5, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains articles on "Fugitive Slaves at Harrisburg," the "Speech of Representative Thaddeus Stevens... on the California Question," and miscellaneous other...

GLC08875.30

Landing of Roger Williams.

One engraving entitled "Landing of Roger Williams" dated 1867. Depicts the landing of Roger Williams in Rhode Island in 1636. Native American Indians greet him. From a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co.

GLC08878.0006

First Negro Girl Scouts Off to Camp

A newspaper clipping from The Roanoke World-News announcing the first African-American Girl Scouts to attend camp. It contains a photograph of Rolanda Sydnor and Geraldine Williams on either side of their Girl Scout leader, Mrs. W. M. Scott.

GLC09587.269

to Catharine Macaulay

He refers to the Campaign of 1776 as "the most glorious epoch of this command." He praises Washington extensively in battle and as a national leader. He will research details on the Revolution for her.

GLC01794.18

Barbarism the first danger. A discourse for home missions.

Claims that slavery has diminished southern society. Printed for the American Home Missionary Society, by William Osborn in New York. Bushnell was the pastor of the North Church in Hartford, Connecticut.

GLC00267.081

[Certification of an act of sale for Texas land]

Partially printed document in which George Trembley of New Orleans, Louisiana, attests to selling 640 acres of Texas land to Edward T. Jackson for $325. The land had originally been granted to John Miller for service in the Texas Revolution and...

GLC06623.06