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23 November 1948
Rutledge, Wiley B. (1894-1949)
to D. Lawrence Groner
Discusses a book that Groner mailed to Rutledge. Remarks that it reminded him of scenes from his childhood in eastern Tennessee.
GLC04352.06
15 January 1953
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
GLC04935.01
1953
United States. Supreme Court 1950-1960
[Supplemental brief from the United States Supreme Court regarding Brown v. Board of Education]
Brief prepared on behalf of the United States for reargument by Attorney General Herbert Brownell, J. Lee Rankin, Philip Elman, and other attorneys at the Justice Department. Devoted to information regarding the case of Oliver Brown, et. al. v...
GLC05160
24 January 1963
Kennedy, Robert Francis (1925-1968)
[Report to President John F. Kennedy regarding civil rights]
A signed carbon copy. Robert Kennedy, Attorney General, describes 1962 as "a year of great progress in civil rights, in large measure because of the responsibility and respect for law displayed by the great majority of the citizens of the South."...
GLC05630
1954/05/17
Warren, Earl (1891-1974)
Brown v. Topeka Board of Education. Inscribed to Peter H. Brandt.
The Supreme Court's Decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional.
GLC07940
1 October 1949
Pardon related: commuted sentence for Arthur R. McCleary (c/s Peyton Ford)
No conviction mentioned
GLC02866
14 April 1964
Wallace, George (1919-1998)
to Ms. Martin
Wallace, Governor of Alabama, replies to Martin's request for literature on the subject of segregation in the South. Informs Martin that the Governor's office does not have any material on the subject of segregation, stating "we have never had a...
GLC00295
1947-1989
Various
[Group of 41 pieces, including small broadsides, flyers, pamphlets, booklets about Civil Rights topics, 1963-1989] [Decimalized .01-.36]
Collection consisting of 41 items dated 1947 to 1989 related to Civil Rights era. Items include circular letters, donation envelopes, pamphlets, a 33 rpm record, and other materials. A small portion from the collection contain items from...
GLC09641
1964
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Congressional Challenge - Fact Sheet
One fact sheet dated 1964, regarding an election where Heber Lander denied MFDP candidates names on the ballot. Document details the basis of the challenge (that five representatives were elected unconstitutionally), the procedure, suggesting a...
GLC09641.17
3 June 1964
U.S. Senate
Congressional Record - Senate
One congressional record dated June 3, 1964 which includes an article related to Senator Hubert Humphrey's work with the United Nations and a larger background sketch on the National States Rights Party, an anti-semitic, white supremacist group.
GLC09641.28
15 August 1967
Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004)
to Glenn Dumke
Attacks the liberal mind set on college campuses (possibly with the University of California Berkeley in mind) by criticizing the "trash" on campuses and condemning "the excuse of academic freedom & freedom of expression." He also remarks that he...
GLC04929
27 February - 19 May 1946
Letterbook
Letter Book #1. Red Covered plastic bound book, with black "Major General John H. Hilldring" on cover. Ninety-One letters and telegrams congratulating Hilldring on his Nomination and subsequent appointment as Assistant Secretary of State.
GLC06196.002
27 February - 8 May 1946
Letterbook.
Letter Book #2. Red Covered plastic bound book, with black "Major General John H. Hilldring" on cover. One Hundred Fifteen letters and telegrams congratulating Hilldring on his Nomination and subsequent appointment as Assistant Secretary of State.
GLC06196.003
7 January 1948
Claxton Jr., Philander P. (1914- )
to John H. Hilldring
Cryptic note, "Hooray Prophet!! more later." Possibly referring to Hilldring's retirement from the State Department.
GLC06196.004
20 June 1949
to John H. Hilldring.
Thanks Hilldring for his letter from Rome and expresses his desire for a conversation with him when he returns from Europe.
GLC06196.008
1946/04/12
Presidential proclamation.
Countersigned by James F. Byrnes. Presidential proclamation nominating Hilldring as Assistant Secretary of State.
GLC06196.259
1947/02/02
Manning, Reg (1905-1986)
"One of the men Arizona can be most proud of is Assistant Secretary of State John Hilldring." Cartoon inscribed to Hilldring.
GLC06196.267
1949/10/05
Report.
"Biennial Report [of] The Chief of Staff of the United States Army to the Secretary of War July 1 1943 to June 30 1945." Inscribed by George Marshall.
GLC06196.269
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
29 August 1961
Federally Supported Discrimination, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.
One pamphlet entitled, "Federally Supported Discrimination, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights," dated August 29, 1961. Survey submitted by Roy Wilkins, Chairman of NAACP, and Arnold Aronson, Secretary of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights...
GLC09640.151
13 September 1976
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...
GLC09640.142
July 1962
report for 1962: The March to Freedom
One pamphlet entitled "report for 1962: The March to Freedom," dated July 1962. Content consists of updates on desegregation in Northern schools, housing discrimination, voter registration, finances, politics and religion.
GLC09640.153
1963
NAACP
Target for 1963.
One pamphlet entitled, "Target for 1963." Content consists of a summary of goals for civil rights in 1963; details conditions for "Fight for Freedom Campaign," which includes talking points on attaining civil rgihts in employment, housing, voter...
GLC09640.156.01
Target for 1963
One pamphlet entitled, "Target for 1963." Content consists of a summary of goals for civil rights in 1963; details conditions for "Fight for Freedom Campaign," which includes talking points on attaining civil rights in employment, housing, voter...
GLC09640.156.02
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