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Picking Out Some Shoes

One wirephoto entitled, "Picking Out Some Shoes," taken by the Associated Press, dated August 14, 1965. Image is of a man reaching into the broken window of a shoe store. Wire transfer information states that the image taken was of a broken...

GLC09717.05

Marching Orders

One black and white photograph entitled, "Marching Orders" taken by Associated Press dated September 15, 1966. Image is of a crowd of protesters in Chicago. A man in the center of the photograph has his back to viewer and faces the crowd. A man to...

GLC09718.06

[Martin Luther King Jr. receiving the Spingarn Medal]

One black and white photograph dated June 28, 1957. Image is of Martin Luther King Jr., receiving the Spingarn Medal at the 48th annual NAACP convention. He was presented the by Bishop Richard S. Emrich in Detroit, Michigan.

GLC09722.02

Lewis Cass

One engraving entititled "Lewis Cass" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Lewis Cass Engraver unknown.

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H. Clay

One engraving entitled "H. Clay" dated 1861. Portrait of Henry Clay sitting next to a small writting table covered in books. Painted by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown. Caption notes "likeness from a portrait in the possession of his family."

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Henry Clay

One engraving entitled "Henry Clay" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Henry Clay. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0248

Stephen A. Douglas

One engraving entitled "Stephen A. Douglas" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Stephen Arnold Douglas. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0262

[Tesuque Pueblo dance in village near Santa Fe, New Mexico]

One undated hand colored depicting Tesuque Pueblo Indians performing a dance in a village near Santa Fe, New Mexico.

GLC09883.02

[Hopi adobe house near Grand Canyon, Arizona]

One undated hand colored print of the facade of a Hopi adobe house near Grand Canyon, Arizona.

GLC09883.05

to Alexander Milton Ross

One letter from Owen Brown to Alexander Milton Ross dated April 3, 1878. Discusses mutual acquaintances, Ross' book and the struggle for abolition.

GLC03007.56.16

to Alexander Milton Ross

One letter from Horatio Rust to Alexander Milton Ross dated December 1, 1892. Concerns John Brown.

GLC03007.56.17

to Alexander Milton Thompson

One letter from George B. Bill to Alexander Milton Thompson dated December 31, 1877. Letter written to John Brown's "Secretary of the Treasury" under his promised government.

GLC03007.56.20

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans in front of a soda shop]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of Japanese-Americans. Image is of children and adults in front of a soda shop.

GLC09860.152

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans inside a store]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans inside a store.

GLC09860.258

[Photograph of a Japanese-Americans walking in a procession]

One black-and-white photograph dated June 5, 1938. Image is of Japanese-Americans in a procession. Pictured at the front is a man wearing ceremonial clothing.

GLC09860.334

[Photograph of a shrine offering]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a shrine offering. Image is of a family portrait with flowers and dolls.

GLC09860.363

Integration : The South's Historic Problem

One pamphlet "Current History" from May 1957 entitled, "Integration: The South's Historic Problem." Articles are concerned with desegregating schools in the South. Discusses political and socioeconomic perspectives, as well reviews legal cases...

GLC09640.056

Soulful Reflections on the Detroit Riot.

One collection of poems entitled, "Soulful Reflections on the Detroit Riot," by Bessie Williams Ernst dated 1967. Poems reflect on racial discrimination against African Americans and the occurrences of Detroit Riots between July 23-31.

GLC09640.068

In Recognition; alumni donor list from Howard University

One pamphlet entitled, "In Recognition; alumni donor list from Howard University," dated November 1980. Contains a donor list of alumni who funded Howard University. Includes a letter from Roger D. Estep, vice president for Development and University...

GLC09640.084

Alumni Contributions to Howard University

One pamphlet entitled "Alumni Contributions to Howard University, July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983." Contains a list of donor members in tiers and amount donated to the college for the year.

GLC09640.085

Rochester, N.Y.

One telephoto entitled "Rochester, N.Y." printed by United Press International dated July 25, 1964. Depicts four Black men posed infront of a sign that reads "Freedom Now."

GLC09716.03

Selma, Ala.

One telephoto entitled, "Selma, Ala." taken by the UPI dated February 25, 1965. Image is of a crowd of African Americans standing before Wilson Baker, safety director, in the forefront of the photograph with his back to the viewer. Pictured in Selma...

GLC09716.05

Inflation and the Black Consumer

One pamphlet entitled, "Inflation and the Black Consumer," dated 1974. Summarizes differences between black and white consumers during the 1973-1975 recession. Discusses the historical aspects of inflation, provides index on cost of living and...

GLC09640.199

Portrait vignette of Wendell Phillips [cabinet card]

The image shows a profile vignette of Wendell Phillips, looking to his right. Inscription on recto: "Warren." Inscriptions on verso: "Wendell Phillips. 'Lecturer.'" and "Warren's Portraits 465 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.01.1348

Portrait photo of Wendell Phillips [cabinet card]

Image shows Wendell Phillips seated and looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Conly Boston." Inscription on verso: "Wendell Phillips" and "C. F. Conly Photographer 465 Washington St., Boston."

GLC05111.01.1350

Portrait photo of W. Phillips [cabinet card]

The image shows a close-up of W. Phillips, looking to his right of the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "W. Phillips" and "Handy 22 Winter St. Boston." Inscriptions on verso: "W. Phillips" and "Copied by Wm Aitken."

GLC05111.01.1337

The African's right to citizenship.

Printed by James S. Claxton. With original blue wrappers. Stitched as issued. Covers "The right of individuals of any race, subject to a well-defined limitation, to inhabit the country of their choice." and "The inconsistency of a Democracy which...

GLC06232.14

From Sandbar to Forbay over the Stanislaus Flume

Small photo scrapbook stamped "Photographs" on front cover. Photographs and manuscript narrative pasted on black paper. The pictures depict railroad, wilderness, timber, logging and other scenery. There is a skinned page at the end of the book...

GLC06062

Address of the Starksborough and Lincoln anti-slavery society to the public.

First edition, presented to Kimball 8 November 1834. Printed by Knapp and Jewett. In faded orange wrappers as issued. With printed constitution of the Society inside rear wrapper. Kimball signed outer cover. A note written on title page...

GLC06137

Collection of abolitionist materials including letters, documents and printed [Decimalized .01- .29]

Includes 15 ALS's by notable figures in abolitionist movement, large printed broadside (printing map at top) for election of 1856 (Fremont). Many of the letters discuss arrangements for lectures by abolitionists such as Lucy Stone, the Crafts...

GLC06143

[Slave shackles intended for a child]

Circa date previously estimated. Consists of two loops held together by a metal pin. Shackles were intended for a child.

GLC06151

Oakland enquirer. Extra 4:30. [8th edition (April 18, 1906)]

This document is a newspaper from the Oakland Enquirer that includes news regarding the San Francisco earthquake. Started in 1885 by Moffit, The Oakland enquirer continued the Independent Enquirer and was later continued in 1921 by the Oakland Daily...

GLC05905.01

[Why we can't wait, inscribed to Libby Holman Reynolds Shanker]

Published by Harper and Row. Inscription to Shanker, a singer and activist, states "To my Friend ... In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your great humanitarian concern and your unswerving devotion to the cause of freedom and justice."...

GLC05824

The constitution of the Pennsylvania Society, for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the relief of free Negroes, unlawfully held in bondage...

(title continues)... begun in the year 1774, and enlarged on the twenty-third of April, 1787 : to which are added, the acts of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, for the gradual abolition of slavery. Benjamin Franklin serves as President of the...

GLC05827

Minutes of the proceedings of the third convention of delegates from the abolition societies established in different parts of the United States, assembled at Philadelphia...

(title continues)... on the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, and continued, by adjournments, until the seventh day of the same month, inclusive. Printed by Zachariah Poulson, Jr. Cites the names of delegates from the...

GLC05833

to Samuel [?] [Hopkins re: declining run for third term as governor of VA

"The Union will dissolve if partys continue"

GLC07168

to Henry Thompson

Written from John Brown's secretary of war: "Received a note from J.B....requesting me to send writing case and package of papers...say to J.B. that I wrote him on my arrival here care of F.D., Rochester [Frederick Douglass]"; Docketed by John Brown...

GLC07235.01

Strictures on a Life of William Wilberforce

GLC07446

Memoirs of My Own Times

Three volume set accompanied by small atlas.

GLC07457

Constitution and Laws of Cherokee Nation

Constitution of reunited tribes.

GLC07382

Laws of the Cherokee Nation...

Acts passed 1839-1867, compiled by National Council.

GLC07384.01

Compiled Laws... Cherokee Nation

Laws passed in Talequah Indian Territory; presentation copy by assistant executive secretary of Cherokee Nation.

GLC07384.02

to Thomas W. Higginson

Discusses their list of lecturers, including Frederick Douglass, which he will publish in the next issue of the Liberator. Believes Douglass is on his way from Rochester and will be able to lecture on the 18th. Praises Higginson's speech as...

GLC07483.04

to Judge Buell

Writes that he has not yet received a reply from Buell to his letter of October 22nd and asks that he write soon. Addressed to Buell in Albany, by W. Raymond.

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to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: advice for Robert's health

John Jay writes that he is sorry to hear of Robert's poor health, and urges him to release himself from "Sollicitude & Distress," which may be the cause of his illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04189

The hiring of four slaves

"Having occasion to hire for the ensuing year four very able intelligent negro-men, I hereby authorize Mr. Peter Derieux to act for me therein, and oblige myself to pay whatever hire he may stipulate for me..."

GLC07936

to Jeremiah Goodman re: marriage among his slaves

Written in Monticello

GLC07831

Brief autobiographical sketch: "A slave in 1837. Free man 1838..."

Includes envelope addressed to Charles Peirce, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

GLC07762

to Nathaniel Appleton re: attachment of stocks in the loan office

Addressed to Appleton as Commissioner of Loans, Boston.

GLC07794

Rep. of Texas passport to the U.S. issued to Robert A. Irion

GLC07804