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FEPC Reference Manual, Committee on Employment Discrimination

One pamphlet entitled, "FEPC Reference Manual, Committee on Employment Discrimination," dated October 29, 1947. Item is a reference manual printed by the Committee on Employment Discrimination of the National Community Realtions Advisory Council...

GLC09640.188

Port-au-Prince et Quelques Autres Villes D'Haiti [In French]

One booklet entitled, "Port-au-Prince et Quelques Autres Villes D'Haiti" printed by the State Printing House of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, dated 1934. Written in French. Consists of a history of Haiti, historical figures, national hymn lyrics and...

GLC09640.113

National anti-slavery standard. [Vol. 26, no. 35 (January 6, 1866)- v. 28, no. 34 (December 28, 1867)] [with gaps]

Volume 26 is missing issue numbers 43 and 47. Volume 27 is missing issue numbers 8,13,and 35. Volume 28 is missing issue number 28. The January 5, 1866, Vol. 27, no. 35 most likely contains a misprint in either the date or the Volume and issue...

GLC05825.02

National anti-slavery standard. [Vol. 26, no. 35 (January 6, 1866)- v. 28, no. 34 (December 28, 1867)] [with gaps]

Volume 26 is missing issue numbers 43 and 47. Volume 27 is missing issue numbers 8,13,and 35. Volume 28 is missing issue number 28. The January 5, 1866, Vol. 27, no. 35 most likely contains a misprint in either the date or the Volume and issue...

GLC05825.01

to Henry Knox

Discusses shares and shareholders of the Ohio Company. Encloses a pamphlet (not included but possibly related to GLC02437.03815), and asks Knox to forward it to Platt. Month and day are given; year is written in pencil at a later date.

GLC02437.03811

to Respected Brother

Reports on various meetings that took place at his school. Requests his attendance at the "Teacher's Institute" taking place next month. Comments on letters recently received from Joseph. Ink on letter is very faded and difficult to read in sections.

GLC03523.10.242

[Payment agreement for lease of 48 South Howard Street]

Marked duplicate. Certifies payment of $94 per month will be paid to William and Caroline W. Remington by Keen & Hagerty for the rental of a property in Baltimore, Maryland. Large piece has been torn out of left side of the page.

GLC03545.24.28

to John Gleason

A list of duties Gleason has promised to attend to during Knox's two to three month absence. The instructions mainly deal with Knox's logging and lime business, mills, his lands in Maine, and dealing with the contracts for the wood cutters.

GLC02437.07701

[Revolutionary War era receipt from Captain Simon Edgel]

Signed "James Gould Ensign." Notes the reception of three pounds, ten shilling, and one penny, for himself and four others listed (John Divine, Jonathan Whitney, William Gibbs, and Phineas Chamberlain), not otherwise mentioned on a receipt. Gould...

GLC01450.218.03

to Owen Horsfall

Describes how they are prone to get winter mail in June. States he will supervise work on the water pipe line, which will be 1600 feet long, but is not confident. [continued on 5/10] Regrets he did not leave in the fall and go into real estate....

GLC05245.52

record book

Inscribed in the inside front cover: "U.S. Military Camp Morton February 1865 Property of J.A. Soiecki"
p. 2 - list of five court cases from 1868.
p. 5 - very brief history of the battle of Piedmont
p. 6 - 17 biography of William Pickney,...

GLC07602.02

A Southern Soldier's Experiences in a Northern Prison

Originally written for the students of a "lady cousin" who was concerned her pupils were being misinformed about the "kind treatment of Southern Soldiers in Northern prisons." Flinn later presented the address at "S. C. College Nov. 1893." He...

GLC04573.13

List of names of members co. 'H' 39th Mo. Vol. lost Sept 27th 1864 near Centralia by Andersons Bushwackers

Lists the names and ranks of the fifty-six Union men killed by Confederate bushwhackers under the command of William "Bloody Bill" Anderson. Anderson, under whose tutelage Jesse James fought, was killed and decapitated less than a month later....

GLC02074

to Eliza Cook

Discusses Eliza's letter to Sam Jones (GLC02570, #15) that he returns with this letter. Compliments her letter writing and encourages her progress in this "art which you so much desire."
Reply's to Eliza's claim that she writes every week with "I do...

GLC02570.17

to Eliza Cook

Has received Eliza's letter and even though it was over a month old, "your hand had traced it and your thoughts were on it so I kissed it and read it over and over." Cook reports that he received letters from his father and his aunt, but nothing...

GLC02570.23

The American Museum or Universal Magazine. [Vol. 9 (1791)]

Contains six monthly issues, January to June 1791. Bound in contemporary leather. Published by Carey, Stewart & Co. Contains a lot of information on American history at the beginning of the U.S. Government, Indian "depradations (sic)," Washington...

GLC03461

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

to Loving friend

Written while he was under indictment for treason and hiding in England. Reviews the history of Pennsylvania's government since his departure in 1684, lamenting about his failure to find fit administrators and the division between the upper and lower...

GLC04299

[Report Card]

One undated report card for Robert E. Dyer from the University of Denver. Classes taken were: History Theory of Architecture, Architectural Design 1, Planning Local Government, Applied Mechanics Architecture, Land Utilization.

GLC09996.383

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One telegram from Mrs. Charles Swanson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 5, 1973. Swanson is against the impeachment of President Nixon. She writes that, "260 women of the Oklahoma City Republican Womens Club unanimously support the...

GLC09613.02.0109

In Senate of the United States. April 16, 1832. Mr. Clay, from the Committee on Manufactures, made, to the Senate, the following Report:

22d Congress, 1st Session, document no. 128. Discusses the history of land surveying and selling after the Revolution, the Louisiana purchase, and the acquisition of Florida. There was fear in the South that proceeds would be used to advance a...

GLC00267.047

to George Washington

Account of ordnance "attached to the American Army." Includes two lists: "Field Artillery" and "For a Siege." The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing...

GLC02437.01156

to Eleanor Hammond

All are "enjoying good healthy and laying in camp." Not much to do. Wishes he could see her and the rest of his family. Thirty miles from Petersburg. Draftees and substitutes get sent to the front line immediately. Has been "some time" since he heard...

GLC09273.04

to Catherine Greene

Written by Major General Greene to his wife Catharine. Says she must be away or he would have received a letter from her. Says her last letter was very melancholy. Believes she would not leave him under this impression for a month if she feels...

GLC05624

to Ira Andrews

He asks Andrews to write soon and says there is not much to write about. He notes that he lost his box of Tailor's trimmings and tools. He requests that E.G. Fairbanks send some history books to him. He offers to help orient E.G. Fairbanks to...

GLC02158.19

to William Gordon

Writes to Reverend Doctor William Gordon, a prominent Massachusetts minister and historian. Discusses a brigade of General Nathanael Greene's division, commanded by Brigadier General Weedon, that engaged with the British "at the close of the action...

GLC02437.03247

[10th Massachusetts regiment orderly book]

Details daily orders for the troops and assigns field officers and major of the brigades for each day. Many entries deal with supplying and ordering clothing for the soldiers. Reports the results of many court martials, most trying soldiers for...

GLC01450.016.01

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly. [Vol. 25. no. 1 (January 1888) - Vol. 25. no. 6 (June, 1888)]

One bound volume of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly from January 1888 - June 1888. The bound literary magazine contains many short stories, illustrations, and poems. The contents cover many topics including love, family, battle, travel and immigration...

GLC09673

[Military accounts for pay and subsistence]

Payment for Lieutenant John H. Worchester. Pay dates range from December 14, 1861, and December 31, 1861. Total amount paid was $63.06. Includes payment per month as well as number of days served, number of rations per day, total number of rations...

GLC03974.02

[Department No. 6 Orders]

Orders that commanding officers forward a return of all men recruited in their districts in the month of June. Also orders that those who failed to remit returns for May recruits do so, so that the secretary of war can "see at one view the strength...

GLC01450.721.05

Sixty-Second Anniversary Church Booklet of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church.

One insert included with a booklet marking the 62nd anniversary of Haven Memorial United Methodist Church in Alexander City, Alabama. Features a highlight on Bro. W. M. Townsend, a layman and class leader of the congregation. Includes his history...

GLC09641.09

to Father

He is glad to finally be leaving Rikers Island, and says he would have deserted if they had been there one more week. Once they reach Fort Monroe, everyone will have to have a rifle. He insists his father draw his pay every month as it will be of no...

GLC07705.007

We, the undersigned, Non-Commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians, and Privates of Co. I 7th, Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers do hereby acknowledge to have received of Capt. Ethan A. Jenks, Com'dg Co "I" the several articles of Clothing

Form to acknowledge the delivery of clothing items to soldiers by Captain Jenks. Signed by members of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers who recieved items of clothing. The same witnesses affirmed all their signatures, James T. Phelps and...

GLC02750.461

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 21, 1865. Provides details while camped out in a ravine of brief battle skirmishes. Also notes of two women who rode past on horseback.

GLC06734.023

Will Victory Cargoes Ride Polar Skyways to Global Fronts?

One newsmap entitled, "Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago" dated January 18, 1943. Consists of a globe illustrated over a scene of the arctic. A summary details that the map illustrates how the North Pole work as a hub...

GLC09619.024

to Henry Knox

Responds to a previous letter from Knox (GLC02437.10255) and thanks him for ordering copies of his "Sermons on the Moral law." States that Knox has suggested the only plan for teaching the Native Americans "civilization": "an incorporation of white...

GLC02437.05664

Echoes of the Christmas Chimes

Removed from The Illustrated London News, p. 681. Depicts a group of well dressed men, women, and children enjoying each other's company. The group is surrounded by smaller, allegorical figures dressed as angels and ancient Greeks or Romans, flying...

GLC04471.13

Vote For The Woman Suffrage

A stamp for women suffrage, it features a map of the United States with color coded states. The states in yellow are equal suffrage, the states in black is male suffrage. Along the bottom of the stamp is the statement "Amendment in November!"

JB00031

[Sketches of an angel offering peace between two warriors and two seated figures]

Grid sketch of an angel standing between two warriors, one about to smote the other, offering them peace. Grid on one side of paper. Reverse side has two seated women back to back. Graphite on wove paper. Sculpture design sketch.

GLC06343.004

[Photograph of members of San Pedro Japanese Association on a float]

One undated black-and-white photograph of members of the San Pedro Japanese Association on a parade float. On the float are women dressed in ceremonial garments and at the foot of the float are older men. (similar to GLC09860.014)

GLC09860.013

[San Pedro Japanese Association float]

One undated black-and-white photograph of members of the San Pedro Japanese Association on a parade float. On the float are women dressed in ceremonial garments and at the foot of the float are older men. (similar to GLC09860.013)

GLC09860.014