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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
1990
Carter, Keith (1948-)
George Washington
One photograph entitled, "George Washington," taken by Keith Carter dated 1990. Image is of a young Black boy holding a gilt-framed print of Gilbert Stuart's "Athenaeum," a portrait of President George Washington.
GLC04502
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
2 November 1955
Marshall, Catherine (1914-1983)
to James Jones
Marshall responds to Jones about what her novel, "A Man Called Peter," has meant to him. Marshall is thankful that since her husband's death, God has given her work (i.e. writing) that she loves doing and which helps others.
GLC05508.177
17 June 1955
X, Malcolm (1925-1965)
to Yvonne X (Munford)
Malcolm X writes to another member of the Nation of Islam: "As Salaam Alaikum: Always remember that fasting and prayer to Allah brings all our desires to past [sic]. Islam is the reward that brings about all other rewards. Hold fast to it. Your...
GLC05508.271
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
Marshall, Thurgood (1908-1993)
Brown v. Topeka Board of Education [In: "Brief for Appellants...."]
Case printed in "brief for appellants...in Supreme Court of the United States, October Term, 1953."
GLC07726
8 July 1947
War Department
The President of the United States of America
Document appointing Eugene Warsenure Williams First Lieutenant, Air Corps. Below the title, an engraving of an eagle. Signed by the Adjutant General (illegible).
GLC09587.159
4 October 1949
Wiggs, Norman S. (fl. 1949)
Dear Mrs. Williams
A letter to Cordelia Williams informing her when Eugene Williams' remains will arrive in the country. It is signed Norman S. Wiggs, Lieutenant Colonel and Quartermaster General of the United States Army. It is written on letterhead from the...
GLC09587.176
1 March 1947
George Washington Carver High School
Western District Tournament
Note is a season ticket to the 10th annual western district tournament, help at George Washington High School for finals and dance. Admission cost $1.20. Holes are numbered and nine are punched out on top of ticket.
GLC09587.246
30 October 1948
Howard University
[Dance invitation for Howard University]
An invitation to a semi-formal dance at Howard University honoring the Gridiron Queen.
GLC09587.255
November 1948
The Howard Players Present The Wild Duck
The program for the Howard Players' performance of "The Wild Duck" by Henrik Ibsen.
GLC09587.257
3 December 1948
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
An invitation to the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity's second annual silhouette ball.
GLC09587.258
January 1949
The Howard Players
[Program Insert for The Beautiful People]
Program insert for the Howard Players production of "The Beautiful People" by William Saroyan (see GLC09587.259.01). Notes that at the specific performance, George Johnson will play Dan Hilboy and Gerald Brown will play Steve.
GLC09587.259.02
September 1950
Kent, Virginia Williams (1918-1987)
to Cordelia Williams
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams at 221 Harrison Avenue, N.E, Roanoke, Virginia. It is from Virginia Williams who was living at 610 Kenyon St., N.W., Washington, D.C when the letter was sent. Postage stamp on upper right corner cost...
GLC09587.397
The Howard Players Present The Beautiful People by William Saroyan
The Program for the Howard Players Production of "The Beautiful People" by William Saroyan. First page is a title page. Second page gives the cast list and setting. Third page gives reviews of the play and production staff. Fourth page is blank.
GLC09587.259.01
4 February 1949
Unknown
Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball
Ticket to the Alpha Phi Alpha Coronation Ball held at the University Ball Room. Accompanied photograph (GLC09587.289).
GLC09587.260
9 May 1950
Delta Sigma Theta Society
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Certificate of Membership to the Delta Sigma Theta Society for E. Geraldine Williams. Seal of the Delta Sigma Theta Society adhered to the certificate. Signed by the president and secretary of Grand Chapter (illegible) and the president and secretary...
GLC09587.262
8 June 1952
Baccalaureate Service
Program for the Baccalaureate Service for Howard University. First page is a title page. Third page is the schedule of events. Second and fourth pages are blank.
GLC09587.264
23 March 1976
Electrophoretic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus.
Full title: "Electrophortic Characterization of Selected Isozymes Among Inbred Substrains of Mus Musculus: An Abstract Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Howard University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of...
GLC09587.265
27 January 1951
to Dearest Mom
Letter from Gin, most likely Virginia, to "dearest Mom," most likely Cordelia Williams saying that she received her letter yesterday at school and that she should not worry about her turning back. She went to see her lawyer today. He "drew up the...
GLC09587.398
16 April 1951
Letter from "Gin," Virginia Williams to "dearest Mom," Cordelia Williams. She writes that the [divorce] case came up Saturday but the only thing decided on was the maintencance. The judge ruled that she gets $70.00 per month for the kids. They...
GLC09587.399
11 November 1975
to Grand
Letter from "Gerrry" to "Grand." "Gerry" is most likely Geraldine Pinn, James T. Williams II's wife or Geraldine Williams, his sister. "Grand" is most likely Cordelia Williams. "Gerry" writes that she thought about the recipient recently and planned...
GLC09587.400
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