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25 October 1845
Hamilton, Elizabeth S., 1757-1854
to Philip Hamilton
Elizabeth writes her son Philip letting him know she has arrived and will be at Mr. Taylor's tonight, and visiting Steve's place for the next week.
GLC09638.11
3 November 1846
to Elizabeth Hamilton Holly
Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza that she was unable to visit her sister as the trip kept getting postponed and now their brother is picking her up. She also asks Eliza about silk that was sent to her, and asks if she would like more sent.
GLC09638.13
1805-1845
to Angelica Hamilton
Elizabeth writes to her daughter Angelica that she has arrived at her son Philip's house. She mentions that she has found velvet at $3.50 a yard and wants to know if Angelica wants some. Elizabeth also mentions purchasing silk at 6 shilling a yards...
GLC09638.14
Elizabeth writes to Angelica that she saw Ann. She also mentions wanting to get Angelica a velvet dress, but writes that Eliza had a watered silk, and if Angelica wishes for that instead to let her know. Elizabeth also mentions that she saw Alexander...
GLC09638.15
Elizabeth writes to her daughter Eliza, reporting that the trip was easy and she has arrived. She inquires to how Eliza is doing and "hope you are well and not timid if so conquer it my child I heare how distressing it is to your brothers wife."
GLC09638.16
June 1851
Martin, Charles, fl. 1851
Elizabeth Hamilton
A small bust portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton in her later years. On the back of the image it states "Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, 1757-1854, in her ninty-fourth year. From crayon (or charcoal) sketch from life by Charles Martin, dated June 1851. Taken in...
GLC09638.17
1967
The Vine City Project Paper on "Whites in the Movement"
Vine City is a large section of Atlanta. This paper concerns white people's participation in the struggle for equal rights, which has always been a significant issue among African American leadership. The author of this "white paper" cites "The...
GLC09642
July 1, 1964
Various
[Group of 22 pamphlets on the Black Panthers, Angela Davis, African American Communist Party, and the Civil Rights movement] [Decimalized .01- .22]
Group of 22 pamphlets on the Black Panthers, Angela Davis, African American Communist Party, and the Civil Rights movement.
GLC09643
2-8 April 1934
Haywood, Harry, 1898-1985
The Road to Negro Liberation: Report to the Eighth Convention of the Communist Party of the U.S.A.
This pamphlet is broken down into three sections, Negro reformism, agent of U.S. imperialism, The growth of petty-bourgeois nationalism, and the struggle for proletarian leadership of the negro liberation movement. Each section is further split into...
GLC09643.01
1935
Ford, James W., 1893-1957
The Negroes in a Soviet America
This pamphlet seeks to answer two questions, "What is the relation of the Negroes in the United States to this rapidly changing world? They are now living through one of the most trying times in their history. What is the way out?" The forward goes...
GLC09643.02
Allen, James S., 1906-1986
Negro Liberation: the American Negroes as an oppressed nation; the struggle for equal rights and the right of self-determination
The purpose of this pamphlet is to "indicate the road, pointed out by historical and socio-economic facts, to Negro liberation." This pamphlet argues that liberation will be found using Soviet methods. This pamphlet is part of a series published by...
GLC09643.03
1940
Jones, Claudia, 1915-1964
Jim-Crow in Uniform
This pamphlet was produced to support communism in America, and urge youth to promote not entering World War II. It argues that, "We support no dreams of war abroad. We go to the wars at home. For jobs and civil liberties. For democracy and freedom!"...
GLC09643.04
15 February 1942
Patterson, William L., 1891-1980
Sikeston Hitlerite Crime Against America
Text of a speech concerning the Missouri lynching of Cleo Wright at Sikeston, Missouri. William L. Patterson, his middle initial is misprinted on the cover, is a prominent African-American CPUSA official and Vice-President of International Labor...
GLC09643.05
February 1945
Saunders, John, fl. 1945
The Struggle for Negro Equality
This pamphlet provides a program and plan for gaining civil rights through the socialist agenda. It also reprints three articles from The Militant, two of which concern riots in Detroit and Harlem. The third is an article on Trotsky, and his beliefs...
GLC09643.06
1945
Robeson, Eslanda Goode, 1895-1965
What Do The People Of Africa Want?
An informational pamphlet about Africa, it's history and culture. It also highlights what the people want going forward which is democracy and the "Four Freedoms."
GLC09643.07
1947
Davis, Benjamin J., 1903-1964
The Path of Negro Liberation
This pamphlet is the main report on the question of self-determination and self-government of African Americans in the "Black Belt" of the south. The pamphlet approaches "the question of self determination from the point of view thinking and trends...
GLC09643.08
1948
Crockett, George W. Jr., 1909-1997
Freedom is Everybody's Job!
A portion of Crockett's summation to the jury in a trial of 11 leaders of the communist party. The pamphlet contains the introduction, and discussion of the prosecution's attempt to discredit the defendants and their party's position and activities.
GLC09643.09
1950
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976
The Negro People and the Soviet Union
This pamphlet contains the text of a speech given by Robeson at a banquet sponsered by the National Council of American-Soviet Friendship at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on November 10, 1949, for the 32nd anniversary of the Soviet Union.
GLC09643.10
1961
Aptheker, Herbert, 1915-2003
Riding to Freedom
This pamphlet contains two small essays by the authors. The first essay is titled "Riding to freedom" by Aptheker. This essay is a response to the crackdown on protesters in Alabama. The second essay by Jackson, is titled "What Must be Done," and is...
GLC09643.11
1964
Hall, Gus, 1910-2000
Negro Freedom is in the Interest of Every American
This pamphlet outlines the civil rights movement, through the struggle so far, as well as what steps need to be taken further along. There is a symbol drawn on the inside of the cover which is a circle, half black, half red. Around the circle on the...
GLC09643.12
July 1967
For a Meaningful Alternative
This pamphlet contains the text of Gus Hall's report to a meeting of The National Committee of the CPUSA. It has 9 sections consisting of; The War in Vietnam, The Crisis in the Middle East, War Dominates U.S. Life, The Struggle for Peace, The Working...
GLC09643.14
January 1968
Tyner, Jarvis, 1941-?
War, Racism, The Movement: As We See It
This pamphlet is the speech given by Jarvis Tyner, National Chairman of the W. E. B. Du Boise Clubs of America. The speech was given on the opening night of the 3rd national convention. The speech is broken up into two main sections the first is...
GLC09643.15
May 1969
Kerry, Tom, fl. 1963-1970
International Socialist Review Volume 30 Number 3 Whole number 192
This journal contains two main essays, The Debate on Workers Control by Ernest Mandel, and The Financial Empires of America's Ruling Class, by Dick Roberts. It also contains three smaller pieces; "Otto Bauer: A Representative Theoretician of Austro...
GLC09643.16
1970
Lightfoot, Claude M., 1910-1991
Black America and The World Revolution
This pamphlet is the publication of five speeches given from 1966-1970 by Lightfoot. These speeches are; "The American Peace Movement: A Vital Force for World Peace," delivered at a conference on the thirtieth anniversary of the Seventh World...
GLC09643.17
22 November 1970
Abt, John, 1904-1991
John Abt: on the defense of Angela Davis
A speech delivered at the Unitarian church in Los Angeles. Angela Davis's lawyer made this speech detailing the case up to that point. He lays out the time line of her arrest, as well as actions taken since, including where she resided in jail. Abt...
GLC09643.18
1971
Cleaver, Eldridge, 1935-1998
Revolution in the Congo
This pamphlet has 7 chapters; After Brother Malcom, The number one problem in Africa: Neo-colonialism, Congo (Brazzaville): a political history, Interview with Ernest Ndalla and Pierre Nze, Message to Afro-Americans, Interview with Ange Diawara, Afro...
GLC09643.19
2 February 1971
Abernathy, Ralph, 1926-1990
On Trial: Angela Davis or America?
This pamphlet is a collection of two speeches and one essay. The speeches were given by John Abt, and Reverand Ralph Abernathy, on Davis's 27th birthday on February 2nd 1921. The Essay was written to explain the actions of a panel of 12 African...
GLC09643.20
1972
Mitchell, Charlene, fl. 1920-1972
The Fight to Free Angela Davis: It's importance for the working class
Spanning this pamphlet is the report given by Charlene Mitchell at the 20th National Convention of the Communist Party held in New York February 18-21 1972. This report discusses the court battle for Angela Davis's freedom. At the end of this...
GLC09643.21
Circa 1942
Holland, S.O., fl. 1942
The Negro in the South: Brothers Beneath the Load, Working Together We Can Lift The World Toward God
This pamphlet does not have a publication date but mentions events from 1942. The pamphlet also discusses the relationship between church and African Americans and the place spirituality plays in their lives.
GLC09643.22
1943
Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries
[This Nation]
A blue poster featuring a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt from his message to Congress January 7, 1943. The quote reads, "... the state of the nation is good the heart of this nation is sound the spirit of this nation is strong the faith of this...
GLC09653.01
1942
War Production Board, Bureau of Industrial Conservation
Win With Tin
This poster features four pictures with captions separated by orange lines. The topic is saving tin cans, and the images walk you through the steps. The steps are to soak off the label and clean the can well, cut off both ends and flatten the can...
GLC09653.04
1941
Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management
America Calling
This poster features the Civilian Defense logo in the center and says "America Calling Take your place in Civilian Defense Consult your Nearest Defense Council." This poster has the number O-423671 on the bottom corner.
GLC09653.05
February 19-28, 1943
Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information
Brotherhood Week
This poster features a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning the spirit of brotherhood. The quote reads, "We are fighting for the right of men to live together as members of one family rather than as masters and slaves. We are fighting that the...
GLC09653.06
United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.
The Atlantic Charter
All-lettered poster in black & white. Text of the Atlantic Charter of August 14, 1941, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Title and heading at top. Two columns of text below in italics.
GLC09653.07
1814
Thomas, Moses, fl. 1813-1819
The Analectic Magazine, containing Selections from Foreign Reviews and Magazines, of such Articles as are most valuable, curious, or entertaining.
This is a bound volume of a monthly magazine called the Analectic Magazine. Each issue contains reviews, original works, and poetry. Some issues contain domestic or foreign literary, or scientific information. The first printing of the Star -...
GLC09661
13 September 1921
New York Herald, 1835-1924
The New York Herald, Tuesday, September 13, 1921.
This document is a newspaper that was found stuffed in the frame of 05860.01 when that document was being removed from the mount and frame. It is a newspaper from a 1921 release of The New York Herald. Topics covered include international economic...
GLC05860.02
11 September 1895
Manchester, Marietta, fl. 1895-1896
To Mother and Father
This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. She mentions seeing the Aleutian Islands after many days at sea, and says a few days later they started to see the coast of Japan. She mentions many volcanos and says...
GLC09585.01
12 September 1895
To Wallace and Clara
This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. In this letter Manchester writes about her journey to Japan and along the coast. She mentions seeing whales and porpoise. She mentions the native's lack of clothing, and...
GLC09585.02
6-7 March 1896
To Father
This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's new post in China. She writes that she is on her way to her house in Chang Shan in Cheh Kiang Province in the south eastern part of China. She thought it would take two weeks but...
GLC09585.03
circa 1901
[Note]
A short note that accompanied GLC09585.01-.03. The note states "Letters written home by Aunt Marrietta Manchester killed by Chinese at Boxer Rebellion at China. Saxton Manchester's sister."
GLC09585.04
circa 1944-1945
Photograph of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion in uniform
This is a photograph of 83 members of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion. They are standing in rows with 13 sitting on the ground in front with 6 men reclining in front of them. There is a sign that reads Headquarters Battery 969 F and features 2...
GLC09591.13
31 August 1937
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
to Leonard Eugene Graeff
One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 31, 1937. Susan details going to a reunion that had good attendance, singing, and speakers. She asks Leonard to thank Jessie for a waffle recipe and a...
GLC09611.001
1940-1946
Cleartype Maps
[Cleartype General Map of the Pacific Ocean, Southeastern Asia, and Austrailia]
A map of the Pacific Ocean, Southeastern Asia and Austrailia. Copyright the American Map Company Inc. Originally published by Cleartype Maps. Contains Robert L. Stone's notes on where he traveled when he was deployed.
GLC09620.251
1944
Japanese Government
[Japanese Invasion Money Fifty Centavos]
Fifty centavos issued by the Japanese Government in the Phillipines during World War II. Decorative pattern on reverse side in purple.
GLC09620.367
[Japanese Invasion Money in China Fifty Yuan]
Currency issued in Japanese-controlled areas of China. Red with a man's face on the bottom right corner, and ornate engravings surrounding the edge. On the reverse side is the number fifty surrounded by more decorative engravings. It is worth fifty...
GLC09620.368
1928
Central Bank of China
[Central Bank of China Ten Dollar Note]
A ten dollar note issued by the Central Bank of China in Shanghai 1928. One side is printed in green and the reverse is printed in blue and red.
GLC09620.369
United States War Department
[American Military Occupation Currency B-Yen Fifty Sen]
A banknote worth fifty sen and used in areas occupied by the American military in Japan. There is a note at the top marking it as five cents.
The decorative engraving on the front side is printed in blue and on the reverse it is printed in brown...
GLC09620.370
[Japanese Military Occupation Currency Fifty Sen]
A banknote worth fifty Sen, used in areas occupied by the Japanese Military. The reverse side is a blue and red engraving of an entrance to a village.
Robert L. Stone made notes on an the side noting the bill as worth fifty sen with a picture of...
GLC09620.371
A banknote worth five hundred sen. The front side has a pale red watermark, with a blue engraving surrounding it. The reverse side is a decorative engraving printed in brown.
GLC09620.372
1943-1946
[Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]
A leather name plate that was sewn on to a uniform or bag. It is well worn with smalle holes pierced along the perimeter. "Robert L. Stone" is printed on the leather.
GLC09620.373
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