1851-1854

Book signed

Title: [The Proceedings of the woman's rights conventions].

Compilation of the 1850 through 1854 women's rights conventions. Contents include the 1850 convention held at Worcester; the 1851 convention held at Worcester; the 1852 convention held in Syracuse; the 1853 convention held at the Broadway Tabernacle in New York; and the 1854 convention held in Cleveland. Inscription reads, "Harriet H. Robinson from Paulina Gerry, Nov. 1881." Gerry attended the 1850 convention. Robinson used this volume in writing "Massachusetts in the woman suffrage movement. A general, political, legal and legislative history from 1774 to 1881" (Boston, 1881).

GLC06228

July 30, 1912

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter

Title: to The State and County Chairmen of the National Progressive Party

One letter from Theodore Roosevelt to The State and County Chairmen of the National Progressive Party date July 30, 1912. The letter is regarding woman's suffrage, with many handwritten corrections and notations.

GLC07818

1861-1877

East India Company, fl. 1861-1877

Engraving

Title: A Suttee

One engraving entitled "A Suttee" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a Indian ritualistic suicide. A female figure sits atop her deceased husbands funeral pyre. A crowd of men and women observe the ritual. Caption notes "from a drawing in the possession of the Hon: E. I. C." (aka Honorable East India Company).

GLC08878.0189

1962-1991

Header Record

Title: [Press photographs related to confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, 1962-1991] [Decimalized .01-.13]

Collection of press photographs related to Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas dated 1962-1991. Consists of 13 wirephotos, telephotos, laserphotos related to the nomination and confirmation hearings for each justice. Photographs related to Thomas also include in particular cover scenes during the testimony of Anita Hill, a University of Oklahoma law professor who accused Thomas of sexual harassment.

GLC09741

1970

Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs of Ohio State University 1970 Anti-War Demonstrations] [Decimalized .001- .318.02]

Collection consists of approximately 318 items that consists of snapshot photographs, most accompanied by original celluloid negatives, from the 1970 Ohio State University riots, April 15 to May 7, 1970, and from the demonstrations in Washington, DC, on May 9, 1970. The Ohio State riots were one of the largest student demonstrations of the Vietnam War era but were overshadowed by the contemporaneous demonstrations at Kent State, which resulted in the deaths of four students. Seven protesters were shot at Ohio State but all survived, and Ohio Governor James Rhodes took the unprecedented…

GLC09650

1972

Object

Title: "Boycott Farah Pants, Viva La Huelga."

One yellow button with an illustration of a woman with her fist raised in the air and black text printed, "Boycott Farah Pants, Viva La Huelga."

GLC09844

1970

Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970

Photograph

Title: [Negative strips of prints belonging to Kevin Bleicher]

Collection of 84 negative strips belonging to Kevin Bleicher. These negatives include images from GLC09650.001-.288 pertaining to protests at Ohio State University and anti-war demonstrations at Washington D.C.

GLC09650.289

1919

National Women Suffrage Association

Sign

Title: Let Women Vote

One sign dated 1919. Text says, "Let Women Vote." Printed by the National Women Suffrage Association.

GLC09779.08

7 July 1888

Colby, Clara Bewick, 1846-1906

Newspaper

Title: The Woman's Tribune [Vol. 5, No. 35 (July 7, 1888)]

One issue of "The Woman's Tribune, Vol. V, No. 35," printed in Beatrice, Nebraska and dated July 7, 1888. This newspaper was established by Clara Belwick Colby. The item contains articles regarding women's suffrage. It includes printed copies of letters from Susan B. Anthony and May Wright Sewall to Benjamin Harrison where they refer to women as "lawful citizens"; poetry by female authors; an article addressing the health concerns of women's apparel such as the tightness of the corset; mention of the Cincinnati's Centennial Exposition of 1888; Elizabeth Lyle Saxon's visit to Nebraska related…

GLC09801.01

7 July 1888

Colby, Clara Bewick, 1846-1906

Newspaper

Title: The Woman's Tribune [Vol. 5, No. 35 (July 7, 1888)]

One issue of "The Woman's Tribune, Vol. V, No. 35," printed in Beatrice, Nebraska and dated July 7, 1888. This newspaper was established by Clara Belwick Colby. The item contains articles regarding women's suffrage. It includes printed copies of letters from Susan B Susan B. Anthony and May Wright Sewall to Benjamin Harrison where they refer to women as "lawful citizens"; poetry by female authors; an article addressing the health concerns of women's apparel such as the tightness of the corset; mention of the Cincinnati's Centennial Exposition of 1888; Elizabeth Lyle Saxon's visit to Nebraska…

GLC09801.02

1962-1981

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of press photographs, 1962-1981] [Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of press photographs dated 1962 to 1981. Consists of 10 images showing current events including protests and demonstrations relating to the Vietnam War, the Occupy Alcatraz Island movement, the Equal Rights Amendment, and the draft. Also includes a photograph of John Glenn.

GLC09795

1919-1969

Various

Header Record

Title: [Photographs, ephemera and magazines dated 1919-1969][Decimalized .01-.14]

Collection of 14 items dated 1919-1969. Consists of photographs, cover images of Life magazines, tin advertisements and signs. Subjects pertain to Cream of Wheat, segregation in public spaces and covers from Life magazine featuring police brutality and civil rights movement figures.

GLC09779

02 March 1914

Rebaul, J., fl. 1914

Postcard

Title: to H. Rebaul

One postcard from to H. Rebaul from J. Rebaul dated March 2, 1914. Front of postcard has text that is related to women's right to vote. Reverse side contains a note on her travel plans for returning home by Saturday evening. Additionally there is a seal that reads "the ballot is denied to woman, the blot on the escutcheon" against an emblem with an American flag. Signed "from Ma, J. Rebaul."

GLC09766

13 November 1789

unknown, fl. 1789

Letter

Title: Extract of a letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Philadelphia

One unaddressed letter dated November 13, 1789. Pertains to the firing of Baltimore's Postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard. The author describes Goddard's work ethic as superior and satisfactory to all in Baltimore. Also describes her successor, Colonel John White as being able to attain the position through political manipulation. Mentions Goddard's financial situation in the wake of her job loss.

GLC09756.01

23 December 1789

Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1736-1816

Autograph letter

Title: to his excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States

One letter addressed to George Washington from Mary Katherine Goddard dated December 23, 1789. Pertains to reinstating Mary Katherine Goddard as the Postmaster General in Baltimore. Claims that she had not committed misconduct in her position. and should therefore not be forcibly removed by Postmaster General Samuel Osgood.

GLC09756.02

12 November 1789

Various

Document signed

Title: to Samuel Osgood, Postmaster General of New York

One petition addressed to Samuel Osgood dated November 12, 1789. A statement details that the signers felt obligated to petition on behalf of Goddard to have her reinstated as postmaster. 235 prominent citizens of Baltimore signed the petition.

GLC09756.04

15 October 1991

Storey, John, 1957-?

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of pro-choice activists protesting against Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court]

One press photograph taken by John Storey of the San Francisco Examiner dated October 15, 1991. Image is of two women protesting. On the reverse side are newspaper clippings pasted on. The text identifies the two women as Regina Evans and Theresa Selman, members of a pro-choice group protesting against the confirmation of Clarence Thomas.

GLC09741.11

15 October 1991

Storey, John, 1957-?

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a pro-choice activist protesting against Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court]

One press photograph taken by John Storey from the San Francisco Examiner dated October 15, 1991. Image is of a woman participating in a rally. She holds a sign that reads, "We will remember." Pasted on the reverse side is a newspaper clipping. The text identifies the woman as B.J. Martin who participated in a pro-choice group rally against Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

GLC09741.12

7 February 1981

Print

Title: [Portrait of Nancy Reagan in the Red Room and Rosalynn Carter]

One print of Nancy Reagan from the The Red Room dated February 7, 1981. Photograph is an official portrait. Below her portrait is a caption describing her duties fulfilled as a First Lady. On the reverse page is a portrait of Rosalynn Carter.

GLC08878.2113

23 April 1944

United Press

Newspaper clipping

Title: Waves Left Stranded

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Waves Left Stranded." Pertains to the WAVES petitioning to be allowed to serve abroad. Congress recessed for 10 days after arguing on the "sanctity of American womanhood by congressmen." Contains opinions of male Congressmen who did not think that women were physically nor mentally fit to serve abroad.

GLC09953.010.02

circa 1943

Associated Press

Newspaper clipping

Title: Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily." Pertains to a rise in divorce as a result of women entering the workforce.

GLC09953.063

1885-1932

Indian Rights Association

Header Record

Title: Indian Rights Association publications, 1885-1932 [Decimalized .01-.99]

Collection of pamphlets printed by the Indian Rights Association dated 1885-1932. Consists of 99 items related to various matters of indigineous peoples in the United States. Issues advocate for funding for education, staffing, and reparations. There are also notable items that ask for support to either push back on legislation that would harm indigineous people's living conditions or forcibly remove them from their lands.

GLC10051

7 July 1888

Colby, Clara Bewick, 1846-1906

Header Record

Title: The Woman's Tribune [Vol. 5, No. 35 (July 7, 1888)][Decimalized GLC09801.01-.02]

Two copies of "The Woman's Tribune, Vol. V, No. 35," printed in Beatrice, Nebraska and dated July 7, 1888. . Contains various opinions and letters sent in by women recognizing women's suffrage.

GLC09801

circa 1972-1974

Attica Brigade

Newspaper

Title: Viva La Huelga!

One poster entitled, "Viva La Huelga," dated approximately 1972-1974. Contains an image of Chicana activist and text asking for action against the Farah Pants factory. Reverse side details the strikers' demands and current working conditions.

GLC09893.03

circa 1970

unknown, fl. 1970

Object

Title: Revive Fertility Rites

One undated orange pin with blue text that reads "Revive Fertility Rites."

GLC09894.05