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24 March 1961
Unknown
[Two African American soldiers stacking fuel cans]
A photograph of two African American soldiers stacking fuel cans, in the background there is a fuel truck. The soldier stacking is being watched by a Sergeant.
GLC09612.10
1 June 1780-1789
Pay warrant to African American soldier
Philip Negro for six pounds, five shillings, and nine pence. Remainder of Negro's signature.
GLC09132.02
1961
[African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck]
A photograph of an African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck. The truck is marked as HQ 104, and the soldier belongs to the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.
GLC09612.14
1844
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
Letter from the American Anti-Slavery Society
A letter issued by various members of the American Anti-Slavery Society asking for financial support from the "anti-slavery public."
GLC06143.01
[African American soldier working on a fuel truck]
A photograph of a African American soldier working on a fuel truck he is holding a wrench in his hand and looking at the camera. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 116.
GLC09612.12
30 September 1791
Stagg, John, Jr. (1758-1803)
[List of salaries for the War Department]
A total of 7 salaries for a total of $1,437. This was the pay for the quarter consisting of July, August, and September. Page two has the signatures of the department, noting they were paid on 3 October 1791. Only Knox's signature is absent....
GLC02437.05177
May 1951
Marshall, Thurgood (1908-1993)
The Supreme Court as Protector of Civil Rights: Equal Protection of the Laws.
One pamphlet entitled, "The Supreme Court as Protector of Civil Rights: Equal Protection of the Laws," by Thurgood Marshall dated May 1951. Discusses the effects of the Fourteenth Amendment rulings such as Plessy v. Ferguson, Pace v. Alabama and...
GLC09640.112
21 January 1942
American Red Cross
[American Red Cross, Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors]
One document issued by the American Red Cross, dated January 21, 1942. Document is a Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors. Outlines a new policy issued by the Chairman of the American Red Cross and the Surgeons General of the Army and the...
GLC09745.01
1948
National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People
The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, Annual Report for 1948
One pamphlet entitled, "The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, NAACP Annual Report for 1948." Topics covered are government branches, housing, education, suffrage, transportation, legal criminal cases, issues, political action, public...
GLC09640.124.01
GLC09640.124.02
June 1974
National Association of Housing Officials
Housing for the United States After the War
One pamphlet entitled "Housing for the United States After the War " dated 1974. Item highlights the yearly accomplishments of the NAACP which includes legislation to raise the minimum wage, conferences, housing, employment biases lawsuits, education...
GLC09640.186
1857-1858 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Speech fragment on slavery and American government
Probably part of a speech, beginning in the middle of a word. Lincoln emphasizes how America's affirmation of natural rights has made the nation into a wiser, stronger, happier and more progressive country.
GLC03251
1940s
[Collection of photographs of African American soldiers]
10 panoramic photographs of various WWII black units of the armed forces, including that of General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.; Company "G" 11th QM Training Regiment, Camp Lee, Virginia; and others.
GLC09407
1775-1776
Aitken, Robert (1735-1802)
The Pennsylvania magazine, or, American monthly museum.
Nearly complete run, edited in part by Thomas Paine. Total of 13 issues from January to December 1775 (12 issues plus one supplement), January 1776, February 1776 (incomplete with facsimile cover) and March 1776. Two additional issues for April...
GLC06466
1963
Braden, Anne (1924-2006)
House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation
One pamphlet written in 1963 by Anne Braden entitled, "House Un-American Activities Committee: Bulwark of Segregation." Braden analyzes the impact of the House Un-American Activities Committee targeting African-Americans as communists. They...
GLC09640.014
Stevens, Isaac Ingalls
Group of officers and two African-American workers
Image shows a group of six artillery officers posed on the front porch of General Stevens' house in Beaufort, South Carolina. In front of the porch stand two African-American workers, one is holding the reins of a horse, which is in the center of...
GLC05111.02.1352
[Two African American soldiers posing with a fuel truck]
A photograph of two African American soldiers posing with a fuel truck. One soldier is leaning on the cab while the second is sitting behind the wheel and leaning out the window. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units...
GLC09612.05
circa 1860
unknown, fl. 1860;
[Cased tintype depicting young African American woman reading]
One cased tintype depicting a young African American woman reading dated approximately 1860. She is wearing a formal dress and is seated in a parlor chair. Photograph stored in a black wooden case with a small hook.
GLC09714
1-6 July 1790
Cummings, Cesar Lloyd (fl. 1790-1791)
Salaries of the Secretary of War and his gentlemen
Lists the salaries for the Secretary of War and his staff for the months of April, May and June. Second page includes signatures noting the receipt of the money. Noted as written at the War Office. Co-signed by Constant Freeman, William Knox...
GLC02437.04642
May 1970
Bleicher, Kevin (fl. 1970)
[World War I plaque on Ohio State University campus]
One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a rock with a plaque that reads, "In honor of Those Sons of the Ohio State University who have answered the call to the colors in the year 1917." In the background are...
GLC09650.109
26 December 1866
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to James W. Wall re: Johnson's failed veto of the Civil Rights Act
Attacking Radical Republicans, whom he sees as self-destructive. Also discusses strengthening the Democrats in New Jersey
GLC00576
20 January 1863
Confederate States of America. Congress. House of Representatives
Resolutions respecting the present war, and the causes leading thereto
Confederate resolution proclaiming the South will "forever remain free," condemning the Emancipation Procliation, and blaming the Civil War on Northern fanatics, "the Black Republican party." States "The war now existing between the Confederate...
GLC08981.02
1861-1865 ca.
Stereocards, mostly Anthony War Views, O'Sullivan, etc. [decimalized]
271 stereocards primarily E. & H. T. Anthony's "War Views," and "Prominent Portraits." Other publishers include Timothy O'Sullivan, G.W. Pach and Taylor & Huntington. See separate database for a complete listing of images. Highlights include a "War...
GLC05137
1865-1869
English, John G. (fl. 1827-1869)
[Post-war plantation diary and journal of Mississippi cotton planter]
English mentions Confederate generals visiting, Civil War battles, slavery, and Reconstruction, among other topics. Provides a list of all slave families on this Mississippi Cotton plantation. Contains a detailed account of crops planted, weather...
GLC05497
31 May 1947
War Department
War Department Acknowledgement of Return of Funds and Statement of Balance
Document certifying that Eugene W. Williams was "intrusted" with $461.99 by S.R. Weaver 1st Lt. A.C. Agent Officer for J.P. Tillman, Col FD. The first page is acknowledgment that Eugene Williams returned the funds and is signed by S.R. Weaver. The...
GLC09587.156
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