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Army Services Manual: Leadership and the Negro Soldier

One booklet entitled, "Army Services Manual: Leadership and the Negro Soldier," dated October 1944.

GLC09967.04

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Carl B. Johnston and Lynne Johnston to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. They are against the impeachment of President Nixon. They write, "It is time for all good Americans to stand behind the President, for all...

GLC09613.02.2220.01

[Draft of a telegram to Philip Sheridan]

Ordering all American troops North of the Rio Grande. Also orders Sheridan to inspect any damage his forces may have done, so that "if claims are hereafter made...we should know the justice of them." Following the end of the Civil War, Union troops...

GLC02629

Camp scene

Image shows an African-American man standing in front of two steaming kettles. In the background is a set of train tracks, an A-frame tent, a log cabin, and a wood building surrounded by barrels and other supplies. Graphite inscription on verso "2...

GLC05111.02.1354

The Little Black Book of 1976

One pamphlet entitled, "The Little Black Book of 1976," dated 1976. Articles highlight the history of the National Urban League, historical landmarks, monthly calendars related to activists and historical figures in African American history...

GLC09640.175

to Stedman re: a letter enclosing other people's poems (not included)

Gilder was an American poet and editor

GLC02453.15

to Joseph Pitcairn re: treaties before Congress, including one with Algiers

Written as American Vice-Consul to France.

GLC03575

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a visit by South American dignitaries.

GLC09120.108

[Profile portrait of a woman]

Possibly a Native American woman. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.058

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 16. Negro GIs Hold Line

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "16. Negro GIs Hold Line" depicting African American GIs attacking North Korean soldiers located in a trench. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative claiming African Americans were imperative to...

GLC09627.16.02

Scene of the Pending Great Naval Battle Between the United States and Spain

Map of area covered in the expected battle between Spain and the United States. The Spanish fleet is between the island of St. Thomas and St. Domingo. The American fleet is on its way to Puerto Rico, to fight the fleet from Cape Verde. Date from...

GLC02691.12.12

Clotelle; or the colored heroine. A tale of the Southern States.

Published by Lee and Shepard. Includes engraved plates. Previous documentation states this is the second American edition; the first edition was published in London. Clotelle is said to portray the daughter of Thomas Jefferson. Signed by Emily C...

GLC06113

Declaration of sentiments of the colored citizens of Boston, on the fugitive slave bill!!!

African American citizens of Boston respond to the Fugitive Slave Law. Published by the "Friends of Freedom." Signed in print by Lewis Hayden as President of the Friends of Freedom and William C. Nell as Secretary. Also includes another text block at...

GLC05345

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A friendly letter, the author discusses a friend that had visited the south only to return and call Senator Bruce the only true gentleman in the South. There is also a mention of a speech Bruce is making on "Pinchback". This is believed to be in...

GLC09400.043

Seventh N. Hampshire Regiment. Stand by the Flag! [Recruiting broadside]

Large and vigorous recruitment broadside printed on thin bright yellow paper with large woodcut of American flag, with streaming ribbon reading "Stand by the Flag." Captain Jesse E. George. Lists bounties and army pay. Printed at the Tri-Weekly...

GLC06848

"At the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt."

Chaplain Francis P. Duffy conducts a service at the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, near Chamery, France. Lt. Roosevelt's plane was brought down back of the German lines, July 14, 1918. The American advance brought the spot within American lines a...

GLC07002.90

Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States, A Report," by the Committee of Editors and Writers of the South in 1944. Gives voting information for thirteen southern states such as poll times, compensation, voting...

GLC09640.048

Pearl S. Buck on Democracy.

One pamphlet entitled, "Pearl S. Buck on Democracy," dated January 1942. Foreward written by Eleanor Roosevelt regarding segregation and Buck's writing on the matter. Essay by Buck is related to racial prejudice against African Americans in labor...

GLC09640.049.01

Pearl S. Buck on Democracy.

One pamphlet entitled, "Pearl S. Buck on Democracy," dated January 1942. Foreward written by Eleanor Roosevelt regarding segregation and Buck's writing on the matter. Essay by Buck is related to racial prejudice against African Americans in labor...

GLC09640.049.02

to Henry Knox

Writes a very detailed letter to her husband in Morristown, New Jersey during the American Revolution. Discusses the arrival in Boston of General Charles Tronson du Coudray, a French military engineer "who stiles himself Commander in Chief of the...

GLC05895

An Enquiry into the law merchant of the United States...

First American treatise on commercial law. Vol. 1 was the only one published. First edition. American Imprints 1978, Marvin p. 169. Spine title: Lex Mercatoria. Dedicated to Jefferson. Signed on titlepage " Jona. D. Weston."

GLC04160