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6 August 1863
Harris, Margaret, fl. 1850-1865;
to Edwin E. Harris
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Margaret Harris dated Paris, Lamar County, Texas, August 6, 1863.
GLC03135.10.104
1 January 1855
Unknown
American Monthly Ledger [Vol. 9 no. 13 (January 1, 1855)]
One newspaper entitled American Monthly Ledger dated January 1, 1855.
GLC03135.13.004
June 1937
National Resources Committee
Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy
One booklet entitled, "Our Cities: Their Role in the National Economy," dated June 1937. Item is a report on the status of cities in the United States detailing problems of inequality in labor, transportation, housing, public health and crime.
GLC09640.236
June 1974
NAACP
Annual Report of 1973
One pamphlet entitled "Annual Report of 1973" dated 1974. Item highlights the yearly accomplishments of the NAACP which includes legislation to raise the minimum wage, conferences, housing, employment biases lawsuits, education initiatives, and a...
GLC09640.185.01
GLC09640.185.02
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
June 1946
National Citizens Political Action Committee
Political Guide: The First School of Practical Political Instruction, Catalog, National Citizens Political Action Committee
One pamphlet entitled "Political Guide: The First School of Practical Political Instruction, Catalog, National Citizens Political Action Committee " dated June 1946. Item details courses of study organized by the National Citizens Political Action...
GLC09640.187
29 October 1947
National Negro Congress
FEPC Reference Manual, Committee on Employment Discrimination
One pamphlet entitled "FEPC Reference Manual, Committee on Employment Discrimination," dated October 29, 1947. Item is a reference manual printed by the Committee on Employment Discrimination of the National Community Realtions Advisory Council...
GLC09640.188
14 February 1936
The Official Proceedings of the National Negro Congress
One pamphlet entitled "The Official Proceedings of the National Negro Congress," dated February 14, 1936. Item gives an account of the first meeting of the National Negro Congress. Delves into its inception, a speech by the the president of the NNC...
GLC09640.189.01
GLC09640.189.02
1963-1968
Hartke, Vance, (1919-2003)
Vance Hatke political material [Decimalized .01-.09]
A collection of political material sent by Senator Vance Hartke of Indiana to constituent James C. Buehler on his request. Includes material on Hartke's stance on the Vietnam War, crime prevention in the United States, and education.
GLC09787
1968
Meeting the Challange of Crime
One typed document by Vance Hartke dated circa 1968. This document is a statement of what Vance believes are the steps needed to take on crime. Vance states that we need to: strengthen law enforcement, intensify efforts to rehabilitate offenders...
GLC09787.07
June 1966
White House Conference
Council's Report and Recommendations to the Conference
One pamphlet entitled, "Council's Report and Recommendations to the Conference," dated June 1-2 1966. Content is gathered data by leaders of civil rights groups, educators, student leaders, and elected officials.
GLC09640.305.01
One pamphlet entitled, "Council's Report and Recommendations to the Conference," dated June 1-2 1966. Content is gathered data by leaders of civil rights groups, educators, student leaders, and elected officials. The purpose being to recommend better...
GLC09640.305.02
List of Participants
One pamphlet entitled, "List of Partipants," dated June 1-2 1966. Item is a list of addresses and names of those who participated in the White House Conference: To Fulfill These Rights.
GLC09640.306
1956
Americans for Democratic Action
Voting Guide 1956
One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Guide 1956," printed by Americans for Democratic Action dated 1956. Item is a collection of essays by political officials, academics and authors of other professions on issues related to voting; immigration, civil...
GLC09640.008
October 1972
Washington Research Project
The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South
One report entitled, "The Shameful Blight: The Survival of Racial Discrimination in Voting in the South," dated October 1972. The item is a report on the violations against the Voting Rights listed by counties in the Southern United States...
GLC09640.327
1951
Chafee, Zechariah Jr. (1885-1957)
Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights
One report entitled, "Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights," by Zechariah Chafee, Jr., dated 1951. Item delves into the ratifying of the International Covenant on Human Rights.
GLC09640.329
4 September 1864
Scurry, John G. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Sarah
One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Near Chester, September 4, 1864. Mentions politics from the North.
GLC03957.41
11 November 1864
to Father
One letter from John G. Scurry addressed to his father dated Near Chester, November 11, 1864. Discusses the election in the North and prospects of Southern independence.
GLC03957.47
23 June 1877
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Luisa Kilpatrick
One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from William T. Sherman dated June 23, 1877. Pertains to Governor Thomas A. Osborn being appointed as Minister to Chile instead of her husband, Hugh Judson Kilpatrick. Advises that he does not act hastily.
GLC08133.05
9 May 1877
One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from William T. Sherman dated Washington, D.C., May 9, 1877. Pertains to likelihood of Kilpatrick being appointed Minister to Chile, saying that the President feels very kindly towards him and they have reason...
GLC08133.06
19 December 1876
to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from William T. Sherman dated Washington, D.C., December 19, 1876. Pertains to division within Congress and updates on family members.
GLC08133.07
25 May 1880
Sherman, John (1823-1900)
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., May 25, 1880. Pertains to nominations for a temporary presiding officer. Mentions the need to defeat the unit rule.
GLC08133.08
19 May 1880
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., May 19, 1880. Pertains to proceedings in Illinois and Alabama.
GLC08133.09
22 March 1880
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., March 22, 1880. Pertains to promotions, appointments and the postponement of a convention.
GLC08133.10
20 January 1880
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., January 20, 1880. Pertains to appointment Colonel William Shafer. Also mentions that Captain Bush has been appointed Special Inspector.
GLC08133.11
23 September 1880
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated September 23, 1880.
GLC08133.12
28 November 1879
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., November 28, 1879. Pertains to Knox's appointment of Mr. Hobart.
GLC08133.13
6 November 1879
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington D.C., November 6, 1879. Pertains to updates of election in New York.
GLC08133.14
1 November 1879
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., November 1, 1879. Pertains to the appointment of Gosepll. Also notes that he has sent photographs to Luisa Kilpatrick and another unidentified woman.
GLC08133.15
15 October 1879
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., October 15, 1879. Pertains to arranging to meet in New York.
GLC08133.16
23 July 1879
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Portland, Me., July 23, 1879. Pertains to declining an invitation due to being on vacation.
GLC08133.17
16 July 1878
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., July 16, 1878. Pertains to being unable to meet New Jeresy veterans in a grand encampment on Kilpatrick's farm.
GLC08133.18
30 April 1878
One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., April 30, 1878. Pertains to finding a government appointment for Kilpatrick's nephew. States that he will work as a clerk in the Treasury department, and advises...
GLC08133.19
11 October 1863
Mitchell, Wallace (fl.1861-1867)
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 11, 1863. Pertains to Pennsylvania State Elections and his opinion on the candidates Andrew Gregg Curtin and George Washington Woodward. He supports Curtin as the Woodward...
GLC08334.19
4 January 1887
Calkins, Samuel J., fl. 1863-1888;
to Oscar Calkins
One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Samuel J. Calkins dated January 4, 1887. Letter is written on the back of a letter from S.R. Peters to J.C. Ellis on House of Representatives stationery.
GLC03766.32
23 July 1877
Sherman, Ellen Ewing (1824-1888)
One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from Ellen Ewing Sherman dated St. Louis, July 23, 1877. Pertains to Kilpatrick not being appointed as the Minister of Chile. Extends sympathy to her and her sister.
GLC08133.20
6 January 1877
One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from Ellen Ewing Sherman dated St. Louis, January 6, 1877. Pertains to Kilpatrick not being appointed as the Minister to Chile. Hopes that he may be appointed to the Peruvian Ministry.
GLC08133.21
9 March 1876
One letter addressed to Luisa Kilpatrick from Ellen Ewing Sherman dated St. Louis, March 9, 1876. Pertains to family updates. Invites her family to stay with them.
GLC08133.22
11 October 1987
Ranson, Rebecca, (fl. 1987)
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...
GLC09979
February 1993
Newspaper Project of the Committee for the March on Washington, Inc.
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...
GLC09980
June 1992
Pride Events Newspaper Project
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...
GLC09981
circa 1861-1865
Lincoln and His Cabinet
One print of Abraham Lincoln with oval portraits of his cabinet members; William H. Seward, Salmon P. Clark, Edwin M. Stanton, Caleb B. Smith, Gideon Welles, Montgomery Blair, and Edward Bates.
GLC08878.1225
1862
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
President and His Cabinet
One print of Abraham Lincoln with oval portraits of his cabinet members; William H. Seward, Salmon P. Clark, Edwin M. Stanton, Caleb B. Smith, Gideon Welles, Montgomery Blair, Hannibal Hamlin, and Edward Bates.
GLC08878.1231
circa 1823-1824
[Print of Joseph C. Yates, 7th Governor of New York]
One print of Joseph C. Yates by an unknown artist.
GLC08878.1051
circa 1800
Joseph C. Yates, Sixth Governor of New York
One print of Joseph C. Yates dated approximately 1800. Engraved by John Chester Buttre.
GLC08878.1052
circa 1880-1890
[Print of Samuel M. Young]
One print of Samuel M. Young, local politician and businessman of Ohio.
GLC08878.1065
1797
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ...
Disbound. Printed by John Bioren for John Fenno. The famous "Reynolds pamphlet." Responding to charges against Hamilton of speculation while serving as Sec. of State. Howes H120, Evans 32222. Full title: "Observations on certain documents contained...
GLC05649.01
31 March 1950
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
to Dean Acheson
A personal letter to Acheson, then secretary of state. Responding to a letter of Acheson dated 28 March and enclosing a copy of his previous day's press conference. Mentions Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Henry Stimson as arguing from the...
GLC00782.22
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