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20 April 1864
William Lloyd and Co.
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 44 (April 20, 1864)]
General Forrest's official report on the capture of Fort Pillow.
GLC05959.72.088
29 April 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 52 (April 29, 1864)]
The coming campaign to capture Richmond - The situation and preparations, Capture of an ironclad, The Fort Pillow Affair - Lincoln has promised retaliation by putting to death our men at his hands - Tales of the most horrible massacre and butchery...
GLC05959.72.095
7 October 1875
Globe Printing Company of St. Louis
St. Louis Globe- Democrat [Vol 1. No. 141 (October 7, 1875)]
One issue of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat dated October 7, 1875. Newspaper contains articles concerning current event, and advertisements. On the first page of the newspaper is an article concerning a disagreement between Senator Alcorn and a...
GLC09753
5 April 1861
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
The Liberator. [Vol. 31 no. 14. (April 5, 1861)]
One issue of "The Liberator" dated April 5 1861. This issue includes articles titled, "A Wife's Account of her Husband's Murder" (A Northern man living in the South killed for supposedly aiding a slave) "Southern Ruffianism Toward Northern Citizens,"...
GLC09791.34
28 August 1858
American Anti-Slavery Society
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 19, no.15 (August 28, 1858)]
One issue of the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" dated August 28, 1858. This issue features a poem "Peace in God" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The newspaper also features a section of articles that are pro slavery. There is also an article concerning a...
GLC09791.30
21 February 1863
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly [(February 21, 1863)]
One page of the February 21, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly. This page features the engraving "The Effects of the Proclamation - Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines at Newbern, North Carolina." The reverse side of this page features articles...
GLC09791.12
25 June 1808
Unknown
New York Weekly Museum [Vol. 20 No. 20 (June 25, 1808)]
One page from the New York Weekly Museum dated June 25, 1808. Features an article entitled "The Fate Of Fitz Charles" concerning a man named Henry Fitz Charles who was accused of killing his estranged father in self defense.There are also articles...
GLC09791.01
21 April 1866
Harper's Weekly [Vol. 10 No. 486 (April 21, 1866)]
One issue of Harper's Weekly Newspaper dated April 21, 1866. Newspaper features many advertisements and articles of current events. Of particular note on the cover is an image and article concerning the Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen in New...
GLC09791.14
13 August 1864
The American Anti-Slavery Society
National Anti-Slavery Standard [Vol. 25 No. 14 (August 13, 1864)]
One issue of the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" dated August 13, 1864. Features extracts of a sermon by Reverend Charles G. Ames entitled "Dead Flies In Precious Ointment: A Discourse on Morals in America." Also features an article titled "What...
GLC09791.31
23 May 1894
The Sun [Vol. LXL, No. 265]
One edition of The Sun dated New York, May 23, 1894. Includes an article on the front page related to a lynching in Arlington, Georgia. A 14-year-old girl had been assaulted, and a black man was tied to the incident, accused of shooting the girl and...
GLC09878
2 November 1978
New York Post
"Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile"
One obituary entitled, "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile," dated November 2 , 1978. Honors the passing of Guy R. Brewer, a politician who served on the New York State Assembly. The article describes his work to attempt to pass a "controversial anti...
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24 February 1979
Goldstein, Tom (fl. 1979)
New York's Administrative Judge: Herber Bernette Evans
One newspaper clipping entitled, "New York's Administrative Judge: Herbert Bernette Evans," written by Tom Goldstein dated February 24, 1979. Article is a feature on Evans's career as a judge in the New York civil courts.
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2 June 1930
Seeley, Evelyn (fl. 1930)
" 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'"
One newspaper article entitled, " 'Love and Mercy in All Our Hearts,' Says Negro Star of 'The Green Pastures'" written by Evelyn Seeley dated June 2, 1930. Article is feature on Richard B. Harrison, an actor performing a Broadway production of "The...
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2 March 1957
Barrett, George (fl. 1957)
"Jim Crow, He's Real Tired"
One article entitled, "Jim Crow, He's Real Tired," dated March 3, 1957 written by George Barrett. Article pertains to Martin Luther King Jr., leading the resistance in Montgomery, Alabama. Refers to the NAACP as "communistic," and covers the reaction...
GLC09640.221
1934
Rogers, J.A. (1880-1966)
The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro
One newsletter entitled, "The Key to 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro," written by J.A. Rogers dated 1934. Lists 1-- facts about African Americans from origins in Africa, misconceptions of "illiteracy and intelligence," and advances made in science...
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25 June 1983
New York Voice [Volume XXIV, No. 14]
One issue of the New York Voice dated June 25, 1983. Publication related to interracial current events in New York City. Highlights fundraisers, beauty pageants, police brutality, promotions, achievements in sports and within the community.
GLC09640.288
1974
The Bums are on the Run. Kick 'Em While They're Down
One supplemental newspaper printed by the Revolutionary Student Brigade dated approximately 1974. The main item is an article entitled, "The Bums are on the Run. Kick 'Em While They're Down!" Related to various demonstations demanding President Nixon...
GLC09893.02
16 February 1946
The Chicago Defender [February 16, 1946]
One page from The Chicago Defender. The Defender Junior, dated February 16, 1946 is found on page 17. Is dedicated to children's interest; education, clubs and highlighting children in the neighborhood. Reverse side on page 18 highlights African...
GLC09823.16
26 April 1895
The Pittsburg Gazette
One edition of The Pittsburg Gazette dated April 26, 1895. Contains an article on page 2 regarding the lynching of five black men and women near Greenville, Alabama. Details an investigation that took place, discovering burned bodies and the arrest...
GLC09876
no date
New Yorker Receives Wings at TAAF
One undated newsclipping of a photo caption entitled, "New Yorker Receives Wings at TAAF." Image depicts two women and 2nd Lieutenant Wright after he has received his wings as a fighter pilot.
GLC09645.132
Mahon, William S. (1881-1891)
[Newsclipping related to six Bombarider-Pilots]
One undated newsclipping of a photo caption depicting six Bombarider-Pilots from the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Text explains that the pilots photographed had graduated and received their pilot wings that day. Includes names of pilots and their...
GLC09645.103
[TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack]
One undated newsclipping of a photo caption entitled, "TAAF Civilian Worker Backs the Attack." Image displays Hattie Hall, a civil service employee at the Tuskegee Army Air Field Quartermaster Department. Also in the image is 2nd Lieutenant Frank...
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[Photo of wedding reception at Tuskegee Army Air Field]
One undated newsclipping of a photo caption related to a wedding reception at Tuskegee Army Air Field. Includes names of those photographed and their positions at the air field.
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Doing a Job for Uncle Sam!
One undated newsclipping entitled, "Doing a Job for Uncle Sam!" Contains an image of the radio facility, trainers and instructors located at the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Also includes names of those photographed.
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