Search

bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.620

bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.621

Loan application

filled out by Jospehine, R.C and Clara Bruce. must put up their land as collateral.

GLC09400.632

N.A.A.C.P Conference

Booklet is from the twelfth annual convention of the Virginia state conference of the N.A.A.C.P, which met to discuss "complete educational equality a prerequisite for real democracy." It says at the bottom "pay your poll tax, register to vote." It...

GLC09587.247

[Geraldine Williams' spring ball]

Geraldine Williams in gown standing with her date. Accompanied by invitation to spring ball, GLC09587.252.

GLC09587.287

[Geraldine Williams' basketball team]

Fifteen young girls from Geraldine's basketball team grouped together for a photo. Geraldine is on the right side of the middle row. The girl in the center is holding a basketball that says "1947" on it. The jersey numbers are written on some of the...

GLC09587.288

Thirteenth Annual Music Festival at Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia

Program for the 13th Annual Music Festival held at Virginia State College. The first page is a title page and lists when different types of musical groups will perform. The groups all appear to be high schools. At the top of the page is written, "E...

GLC09587.299

Fourteenth Annual Music Festival at Virginia State College Petersburg, Virginia

Program for the 14th Annual Music Festival held at Virginia State College. The first page is a title page and lists when different types of musical groups will perform. The groups all appear to be high schools. On the first page is handwritten, "1...

GLC09587.300

to Mother

Letter to Cordelia S. Williams signed "Doc" from her son Dr. Harold Hamilton Williams. He tells her he is glad she has a T.V. now. He describes the Rose Parade he attended and "the guys" he is living with and how in the same day, one had burned food...

GLC09587.303

to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that it has been quite hot recently. She asks whether Virginia has found Dolores' glasses and speculates as to where they might be. Cordelia then shares the news of George Coleman. She writes that despite the...

GLC09587.319

to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She remarks that the weather has been warm and they are in need of rain. Her girls left on March 2nd, and she says she misses them. She also notes that Virginia wrote her a letter yesterday praising them, particularly...

GLC09587.339

to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She mentions that nighttime frost is killing her fruit and azaleas. She also wonders whether the Patricia Hearst case will ever end. She asks if Diane has recovered from the flu. She also says she has not heard from...

GLC09587.342

to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She says Virginia has come to visit her. She says she is sorry the recipient is feeling badly and wants them to follow the doctor's orders to stay in bed. She says Geri also needs rest. She mentions some things she has...

GLC09587.347

to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She asks how everything is in D.C. She mentions a Muslim man whose family was killed, who she feels needs sympathy but also psychiatric treatment. She discusses the weather and garden, as well as some local marriages...

GLC09587.362

[J. H. Harvey's will]

The last will and testament of J. H. Harvey, Nannie Harvey's husband and Cordelia Williams' uncle. He bequeaths all of his property to Nannie, appointing her executrix of his will. He bequeaths some additional land to their daughter, Aleas M. Snead...

GLC09587.387

Will of Nannie James Harvey

The last will and testament of Nannie Harvey. She bequeaths all of her property, personal and otherwise, to her niece, Cordelia Williams. She also declares Cordelia as her executrix. It is signed by Nannie James Harvey, as well as Henretta E...

GLC09587.392

to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams

Letter to Cordelia Williams from Ludo C. Pickett, the Director of Retirement Claims at the Railroad Retirement Board. Pickett says he has enclosed application forms that Williams must complete and return. The first page is missing. This may be the...

GLC09587.064

The Northeast Nursery School Present The Norfolk and Western Male Chorus

Program for a choral concert of The Norfolk and Western Male Chorus held at the First Baptist Church in Roanoke, Virginia. James T. Williams was the choral director, H. Hamilton Williams was the organist, and LeRoi S. Williams was Guest Soloist...

GLC09587.212

[Photograph of James Sherman]

Photograph of James Sherman. Sherman is wearing a suit and tie, and looking directly at the camera. The signatures of the photographers, Harris and Ewing, are written in pencil at the bottom of the border of the photograph. See one Sherman's letter...

GLC02512.11.02

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

One souvenir booklet printed by the Haven Memorial United Methodist Church commemorating their 62nd anniversary from 1931-1975. Item contains the church's history, messages from the bishop and minister, memoriams, photos of church members, messages...

GLC09641.08

Document on Human Rights in Alabama, The Willie Coleman Case

One document regarding the case of Willie Coleman of Alabama. Text reviews the instance by which Coleman was arrested by policemen as a suspect in a robbery and after turning himself into the police was beaten. The author of the letter, Rev. C...

GLC09641.12

[Circular letter from McCarthy for President campaign and RPM: Martin Luther King Jr., March 16, 1968 Speaks to the California Democratic Council] [Decimalized .01-.02]

One circular letter campaigning to Senator Eugene McCarthy to be elected as president. A quote by Martin Luther King Jr. is used. Housed separately is a recording of Dr. King's speech to the California Democratic Council. (found in Folder 5)

GLC09641.15

The Evers Opinion

One pamphlet dated 1964 entitled "The Evers Opinion" regarding the disadvantages of racial integration in U.S. schools. The author argues that "Brown v. Board of Education" had holes in the decision which they found to be unconstitutional.

GLC09641.18

[SCLC Donation Envelope, Dollars for Freedom]

One donation envelope belonging to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with a printed signature of Martin Luther King Jr., president and Ralph D. Abernathy, treasurer, dating from King's presidency, 1957-1968. Includes image of Dr. King on...

GLC09641.20

Too Many Pigeons

One editorial dated April 19 announced by Donald J. Trageser, Vice President of CBS Radio and General Manager at WEEI radio entitled "Too Many Pigeons." The broadcast covers an uncontrollable pigeon population in Boston covering the Boston Common...

GLC09641.34.02

A Look at the Record

One editorial dated April 22 announced by Donald J. Trageser, Vice President of CBS Radio and General Manager at WEEI radio entitled "A Look at the Record." The broadcast covers the the importance of the Civil Rights movement to have a voice...

GLC09641.34.04

Washington

One telephoto entitled "Washington," taken by United Press International dated March 2, 1965. Image is of Martin Luther King Jr and James Nabrit Jr., president of Howard University. Wire transfer informoation states that King and Narbit posed for the...

GLC09738

[RPM: Martin Luther King Jr., March 16, 1968 Speaks to the California Democratic Council]

One 33 1/3 RPM or flexi-disk recording of Martin Luther King Jr., speaking at the California Democratic Council meeting on March 16, 1968. This recording was pressed by the McCarthy for President campaign.

GLC09641.15.02

Abraham Lincoln Toni Kin, Qa Aesop Towoyake Kin. [in Santee]

One pamphlet entitled, "Abraham Lincoln Toni Kin, Qa Aesop Tawaoyake Kin," Life of Abraham Lincoln and Aesop's Fables, dated 1893. The small pamphlet was printed in the Santee dialect by students at the Santee Normal Training School, Santee...

GLC09681

They Won't Leave

One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated December 1, 1969. Image depicts activist, Richard Oakes with Cecil Poole, U.S. atttorney at Alcatraz Island, surrounded by guard and activists. Wire transfer information states that Poole met with Oakes...

GLC09794.04

[Protesters with signs reading "Citizens Commitee Says Negro Teachers Want Upgrading Now" and "Doctor Marland Says Wait 4 Years, We Say do It Now" outside Pittsburgh Board of Education building]

One black and white photograph of protesters dated 1968 taken by Charles "Teenie" Harris. Image displays protesters--adults and children--holding signs that read, "Citizens Committee Says Negro Teachers Want Upgrading Now," "Dr. Marland Says Wait 4...

GLC09779.10

[Ohio State University students on the Oval]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are students talking on the Oval.

GLC09650.086

[Ohio State University crowd gather at the Oval]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a crowd of students. In the background is a line of students and one student in the center speaking into a microphone.

GLC09650.087

[Ohio State University bulletin board]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are students in front of a bulletin board. Smoke appears to be rising from the ground.

GLC09650.088

[Student reflection in window at Ohio State University]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are students reflected in a window of a building during protests.

GLC09650.089

[Back of administrator's head]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is the back of a man's head, presumably, an administrator.

GLC09650.090

[Check point at Ohio State University]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a check point line on Ohio State University campus: two officers on duty where one is talking to a passenger. Behind them a sign that reads, "Ohio State University...

GLC09650.091

[Blood at Ohio State University protest]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are bystanders' feet and drips of blood on the ground.

GLC09650.092

[Students at Ohio State University protest]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a crowd of students. The camera's perspective is from a sitting position with other students. In the distance is a line of flags with the "raised fist" logo and a...

GLC09650.093

[Ohio State University football coach, Woody Hayes]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is Woody Hayes, football coach, holding a microphone.

GLC09650.094

[Ohio State University students during a protest]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are students with camera equipment surrounding one student speaking. Others hold flags with the "raised fist" logo.

GLC09650.095

[Ohio State University students in a huddle]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are students huddled together during protest.

GLC09650.096

[Police officer at Ohio State University]

One color photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is an officer wearing a mask and holding a baton.

GLC09650.099

[Police officers at Ohio State University]

One color photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are officers surrounding police vehicles outside of campus.

GLC09650.100

[Police officers at Ohio State University]

One color photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Picture is of a view of a street. Mix of officers and students walking in the middle of the road.

GLC09650.101

[Police officer wearing a gas mask]

One color photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is a portrait of an officer wearing a gas mask leaning on a baton. Behind him, a car passes by students loitering.

GLC09650.102

[Police officer near Denney Hall]

One color photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is an officer wearing a gas mask, kneeling with a gun behind a car. Smoke drifts around him. Denney Hall is seen in the distance.

GLC09650.103

[Officers in riot geat infront of an administrative building at Ohio State University]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a line of officers holding bayonets. Behind them are more officers wearing riot gear in front of an administrative building.

GLC09650.104

[Armed officers in front of Ohio State University building]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are officers holding weapons in front of an administrative building.

GLC09650.106

[Armed officers marching through Ohio State University campus]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are officers marching with weapons. Some are police in riot gear and others are from the Ohio National Guard.

GLC09650.107