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1896

Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) (1868-1963)

Book

Title: The Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the USA 1638-1870

8vo. Printed by Longsman, Green & Co. First edition of Du Bois's first book. Howes D522.

GLC06983

1899

Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) (1868-1963)

Book

Title: The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study

Du Bois's detailed study uses history and sociology to consider the social experience of African Americans in the Seventh Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Offers a comprehensive examination of black life, including migration, religion, crime, family, health, and education. Contains a preface by Du Bois and an introduction by Samuel McCune Lindsay, Professor of Sociology at University of Pennsylvania. Includes a map of the Seventh Ward following the introduction which indicates the distribution of African American inhabitants and their social condition.

GLC05823

September 1902

Various

Magazine

Title: The Atlantic Monthly [September 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated September 1902. Contains an essay by W.E.B. Du Bois entitled, "Of the Training of Black Men." Back and front covers are missing.

GLC09888.09

1903

Haskell, W. L., (fl. 1903)

Header Record

Title: [Two variations of the classic uplift poster, "Onward"] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two variations of the classic uplift poster, "Onward" created by W.L. Haskell. They feature portraits of Paul Laurence Dunbar, W.E.B. Du Bois, Matilda Sissieretta Joyner-Jones, Hightower Theodore Kealing, Wilford Horace Smith, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Booker T. Washington.

GLC09736

1903

Haskell, W. L., (fl. 1903)

Poster

Title: Onward

One poster entitled "Onward" by W.L.Haskell dated 1903. Features portraits of Paul Laurence Dunbar, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, Hightower Theodore Kealing, and Wilford Horace Smith along the top. On the lower half of the poster there are larger portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Booker T. Washington. The poster also features images of the house Lincoln was born, the Tuskegee institute, Frederick Douglass, and the house Booker T. Washington was born.

GLC09736.01

1925

Green, Sharpless Dobson, (fl. 1922-1927)

Book

Title: Letters from Famous People

One book entitled, "Letters from Famous People" by Sharpless Dobson Green, published in 1925. This book is a collection of letters solicited by Green. He wrote to people eminent in their professional fields for advice he could share with his students at the Senior High School of Trenton, New Jersey. He then published these letters in this book after gaining permission from their authors. Of the 324 letters, some notable names are; Franklin D. Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, W.E.B. Dubois, and Harry Houdini.

GLC09782

November 1928

The Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals [Volume 140, No. 229 (November 1928)]

One issue of The Annals dated November 1928. Volume is entitled, "The American Negro." Articles pertain to segregation, crime statistics, education, health, prejudice and discrimination towards black people in Latin American, South Africa, and West Africa. Incldues an article entitles, "Race Relations in the United States" by W.E.B. du Bois, "Residential Segregation in American Cities" by Ernest W. Burgess and a woodcut by J.L. Wells.

GLC09640.317

1934

Haywood, Harry (1898-1985)

Book

Title: The Road to Negro Liberation

One book entitled, "The Road to Negro Liberation" written by Harry Haywood dated 1934. Contains analysis of anti-lynching laws, the ineffectiveness of the NAACP, W.E.B. du Bois, Liberian movement, and leadership in the black community.

GLC09640.345

1942

Phylon

Pamphlet

Title: First Quarter

One issue of Phylon dated 1942. Consists of a collection of essays, poetry, and reviews related to race, politics, and history. Features a report on employment trends in the military, and essay by W.E.B. Du Bois entitlted, "A Chronicle of Race Relations."

GLC09640.232

1946

Graham, Lorenz (1902-1989)

Book signed

Title: How God Fix Jonah

Published by Reynal & Hitchcock. Illustrated with prints from wood engravings by Letterio Calapai, an American painter, muralist, and printmaker. Signed by Graham on the dedication page; dedicated to Graham's sister Shirley Graham Du Bois, an African American author, playwright, composer, and wife of sociologist and civil rights leader W. E. B. Du Bois. Contains a foreword by W. E. B. Du Bois, who states "These modern bits of poetry rescued from passing oblivion remind us of what Africa has thought and done in the long past ..

GLC06121

1963

Chasan, Will (fl. 1947)

Pamphlet

Title: "American Mercury" [June 1947]

One issue of "The American Mercury" dated June 1947. Pencil notation on the cover reads, "P 706 Harlem's Aristocracy by Will Chasan." This essay is the only content of the publication. Article pertains to the history of the neighbhorhood, Sugar Hill in Harlem. This was the residence for many African American writers, poets, musicians, and NAACP leaders. Cover illustration is of Chiang Kai-Shek.

GLC09640.281

1950

United Asia

Pamphlet

Title: United Asia: The American Negro [Volume Five, Number 3, 1953]

One issue of United Asia dated 1953. The periodical is focused on the news related to Asians. This issue highlights the culture of race discrimination in the United States that the magazine states is slowing down their full potential to make scientific advancements. Includes essays and poetry.

GLC09640.314

1951

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began"

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1951. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1951.

GLC09640.130.01

1954-1954

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began"

Collection of three copies of "How the National Assocation for the Advancement of Colored People Began," by Mary White Ovington. Details the history of the organization and list of the trustee members and officers.

GLC09640.130

1954

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began"

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1954. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1954.

GLC09640.130.02

1954

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began"

One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1954. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling, W.E.B. du Bois, among others. Last page contains a list of the NAACP officers and board of directors for the year 1954.

GLC09640.130.03

8 December 1956

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: "The Spingarn Medal"

One program entitled, "The Spingarn Medal," dated December 8, 1956. Document is related to a ceremony hosted by the NAACP where they honored "distinguished merit and achievement among American Negroes." Includes a list of winners from 1922, 1930, 1936, 1943, 1949 and 1956. An insert details that the honoree a the luncheon in 1956 was Jackie Robinson and a list of the day's events.

GLC09640.334

1960

Journal of Negro Education

Header Record

Title: Journal of Negro Education [Spring 1960] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection consists of a pamphlet, entitled, "The Journal of Negro Education, Spring 1960," enclosed with mailing material related to a summer camp for at-risk youth in the city.

GLC09640.103

1965

Geneve African Institute

Pamphlet

Title: Geneve-Afrique [Volume IV, No. 2. (1965)]

One pamphlet entitled "Geneve-Africa, Volume IV, No.2," dated 1965. Published by the Geneve African Institute. Front cover contains note ascribed to James W. Ivy that the pamphlet was recovered from the League of Nations archives. Includes a forward about the the Second Pan African and the League of Nations Congress meeting by Frank L. Schoell. Text mentions Marcus Garvey, W.E.B du Bois, the Ku Klux Klan. Written in French.

GLC09640.075

February 1972

Jewish Currents

Pamphlet

Title: Jewish Currents [Vol. 26, no. 2 (283)]

One pamphlet from "Jewish Currents," dated February 1972. Dedicated to Black History Week. Articles pertain to Jewish and African American political relations in 1972.

GLC09640.094

1973

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History 1909-1973" dated 1973. Item includes event details from 1909 to 1973 of NAACP's involvement in Supreme Court cases, establishment of publications, leaders, civil rights actions, prison reform and award recipients.

GLC09640.172

1975

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: Who Will Lead the NAACP?

One pamphlet entitled, "Who Will Lead the NAACP?" dated 1975. Includes a statement by Nathaniel S. Colley Sr., a candidate for Chairman of the National Board of Directors of the NAACP. Essays within the publication pertain to housing, black nationalism, a legal case in California ending school desegregation, and advocating for Colley's qualifications for the position of Chairman.

GLC09640.180

February 1975

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974.

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974," dated February 1975. Item outlines summaries of NAACP's history against race discrimination. Includes pertinent legal cases, Supreme Court rulings, organization highlights, and a photo essay.

GLC09640.173.01

February 1975

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974.

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974," dated February 1975. Item outlines summaries of NAACP's history against race discrimination. Includes pertinent legal cases, Supreme Court rulings, organization highlights, and a photo essay.

GLC09640.173.02

13 September 1976

NAACP

Pamphlet

Title: Reclaiming a Heritage; the NAACP and Africa: An Historical Profile, NAACP Task Force on Africa

One study entitled, "Reclaiming a Heritage; the NAACP and Africa: An Historical Profile, NAACP Task Force on Africa," completed by the NAACP dated 1976. Includes a list of the names of the task force, summary of five Pan-African congresses, supplemental resource of articles by W.E.B. Du Bois from The Crisis.

GLC09640.142

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