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25 October 1976

Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1889-1978)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She tells Geri she is sorry she's not feeling well. She says she must speak to "that teacher" and tell him what is expected of him, or tell the head of the department to give him a written copy of his obligations. She asks her if she has enough time to rest and reminds her not to overdo it. She wonders if Carter will make it, since the Republicans are pushing Ford. She says she will still vote for Carter. She asks if Gerry and Harold retired, and says to look into it as an insurance matter.

GLC09587.359

1977/01/06

Carter, James E. (1924- )

Typed letter signed

Title: to Matthew Rinaldo re: pardon for Vietnam Draft Evaders

Written on personal stationery and signed "Jimmy." In part: "I appreciate your comments asking me to reconsider my decision to issue a pardon for Vietnam draft evaders, and am sorry we disagree on this matter." Renaldo was a member of Congress.

GLC06787

27 January 1977

Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1889-1978)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She says she was listening to the news when "you" called and took her mind off of everything. She wonders why Harold and Mattie "did that." She talks about the weather and says that Carter is pardoning the draft evaders, which is being praised and criticized. Cordelia thinks it is the right thing. Next week is Groundhog Day. She hopes that Donald will take care of himself. She signs off with love and blessings.

GLC09587.360

27 January 1977

Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1889-1978)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Children

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She asks Geri how her mouth is doing. She talks about her garden and says she is doing well. There is lots of sickness and death around. She says Carter will have a hard time with the Civil Rights programs. On the news last night, she watched scenes of people living in huts and cottages in Johannesburg, South Africa. She says white people there can seize Africans' houses and land for any reason. She feels these conditions make domestic civil rights more important.

GLC09587.361

June 1978

National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Annual Report of 1978

One pamphlet entitled, "Annual Report of 1978," dated June 1978. Posts organization highlights: notices of employment and retirement, affirmative action, school desegregation, the ACT-SO program, annual convention, television codes, and finances.

GLC09640.177

circa 1979

Muzorewa, Abel Tendekayi (1925- )

Typed document signed

Title: The General State of the Church in Zimbabwe Rhodesia Today

Muzorewa's report cites instances of persecution and martyrdom as the Marxists began to impose their rule upon Zimbabwe-Rhodesia. Yet, in the midst of the persecution Muzorewa reports that many people are giving generously to their Church and many young people are committing their lives to Christian Ministry. He closes by expressing hope that the future of Zimbabwe will be one of democracy in which the Church is allowed to fully carry on its work. Muzorewa presented this report to Bishops Mathews, Dodge, Nichols and Hunt, as a private audience, in Washington, D.C. in June, 1979.

GLC05508.192.01

11 May 1979

Ford, Gerald R. (1913-2006)

Book signed

Title: A time to heal: the autobiography of Gerald R. Ford

Published by Harper & Row and the Reader's Digest Association. Ford reviews his life and political career.

GLC02677

12 July 1979

Clinton, William J. (1946-)

Document signed

Title: As Arkansas Governor, commutes first degree murder term of J.W. Taylor from life to 61 years, 7 months.

GLC08344

1980

Unknown

Photograph signed

Title: [Jimmy Carter]

Photograph of President Carter, inscribed to Norman Taurog. Signed by Carter. Accompanied by GLC04675.36.01.

GLC04675.36.02

5 August 1980

Watson, Jack H. (1938- )

Typed letter signed

Title: to Norman Taurog

Letter of transmittal indicating he is sending autographed photographs of President Jimmy Carter (see GLC04675.36.02). Written on White House stationary. Housed with photograph, GLC04675.36.02.

GLC04675.36.01

20 May 1987

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: 33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education

One pamphlet entitled, "33 Years After Brown v. Board of Education" printed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Item was printed in honor of the the Annual Civil Rights Institute. Contains a message from the Director-Counsel Julius L. Chamber, acknowledgments of sponsors, luncheon program, panel discussion schedules and an article reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's legal career and his critcism of the Constitution.

GLC09640.178

8 July 1987

Jacob, John E. (1934-)

Typed document

Title: [John E. Jacob's remarks at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention, 1987]

One typed address by John E. Jacob, president of the National Urban League at the 78th Annual NAACP Convention dated July 8, 1987. Addresses a concern that "racism is dead." States that the National Urban League has organized an education initiative to uplift members of the black community. Jacob says the responsibility falls on them [African Americans] to make an impact on lingering racist practices.

GLC09640.179

11 October 1987

Ranson, Rebecca, (fl. 1987)

Pamphlet

Title: National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

One pamphlet entitled National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights October 11, 1987. This pamphlet was produced as a program for the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights which took place on October 11, 1987. It contains many advertisements geared towards the LGBTQ community as well as advertisements supporting the March.
Some articles of particular interest are:
The Rally Schedule, p. 31: A map of the March route as well as the location for the afternoon rally

GLC09979

June 1992

Pride Events Newspaper Project

Newspaper

Title: March on Washington April 25, 1993!

One newspaper entitled March on Washington April 25, 1993! published June 1992. The front page contains a letter to members of the LGBTQ community reminding them about the 1987 March on Washington. It also highlights the work still needed and the reasons to March again on April 25th. The newspaper highlights the organizing work already done as well as requesting information for any other events being planned so that they are included in the overall offerings. It contains advertisements geared towards the LGBTQ community as well as advertisements supporting the March.

GLC09981

February 1993

Newspaper Project of the Committee for the March on Washington, Inc.

Newspaper

Title: March On Washington April 25, 1993

One newspaper entitled March On Washington April 25, 1993, published February 1993. The headline on the front page reads, "Our Time Has Come. Federal Civil Rights Now!" The newspaper was produced to promote and help participants plan for the March on Washington which took place on April 25, 1993. The March was to promote and ensure rights for the LGBTQ community. It contains many advertisements geared towards the LGBTQ community as well as advertisements supporting the March.
Some articles of particular interest are:

GLC09980

2 February 1966

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink ]

One black-and-white photograph taken by United Press International dated February 2, 1966. Pictured is Represenatitve (D-Hawaii) Patsy Takemoto Mink reading Washington's Farewell Address. According to the wire transfer information, Mink was the first congresswoman to read this speech in Congress's chamber since 1932.

GLC09852

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