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1953
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
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
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
1958
King, Martin Luther Jr. (1929-1968)
Stride toward freedom: the Montgomery story
Published by Harper & Brothers. Inscribed to Miss Charlotte Rosenbaum, a supporter, on the first flyleaf. Inscription states "In appreciation for your genuine humanitarian concern, and your great financial and moral support in the struggle to...
GLC03025
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
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
Howard University
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
14 January 1959
Typewritten Speech, delivered at Yale
One speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. January 14, 1959 before the faculty and students at Yale University. The speech is regarding the future of integration. He provides a brief survey of race relations in the past and discusses the...
GLC07706
28 August 1955
X, Malcolm (1925-1965)
To Elijah Muhammad
Muslim Temple activities in Harlem and Boson: "I have four brothers now working as assistants, alternating. This keeps from causing the people to be bored..."
GLC08053
1951
Bowman Gum Company (fl. 1951)
Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 16. Negro GIs Hold Line
One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "16. Negro GIs Hold Line" depicting African American GIs attacking North Korean soldiers located in a trench. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative claiming African Americans were imperative to...
GLC09627.16.01
GLC09627.16.02
1929-2009
Various
[Collection of items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies, 1929-2009][Decimalized .01-.13]
Collection of 13 items related to presidential inauguration ceremonies dated 1929-2009. Consists of programs and invitations to inauguration ceremonies. Presidential inaugurations included in the collection are those of Presidents Herbert Hoover...
GLC09705
1959
Record, C. Wilson (fl. 1959)
Some Historical, Structural and Functional Differences Between the NAACP and the Communist Party - Spring 1959 Issue
One pamphlet featuring an article by C. Wilson Record entitled, "Some Historical, Structural and Functional Differences Between the NAACP and the Communist Party," reprinted from the Alpha Kappa Deltan, Spring 1959 issue. The article touches on the...
GLC09640.004
1956
Baker, Joseph V. (fl. 1956)
Not by Power
One pamphlet written by Joseph V. Baker entitled, "Not by Power," dated 1956. A long-form photo-essay marking the educational and workforce achievements of African Americans made possible after the Brown v. Board ruling in 1954. Images includes...
GLC09640.011
May 1957
Current History
Integration : The South's Historic Problem
One pamphlet "Current History" from May 1957 entitled, "Integration: The South's Historic Problem." Articles are concerned with desegregating schools in the South. Discusses political and socioeconomic perspectives, as well reviews legal cases...
GLC09640.056
June 1952
National Community Relations Advisory Council
Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts
One pamphlet entitled, "Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts," dated June 1952. Printed by the National Community Relations Advisory Council. Writing pertains to housing laws cost, racial discrimination, public housing, effects of...
GLC09640.067
April 1958
Williams, Chester S. (1907–1992)
One Nation Indivisible; An American Dialogue on Race Relations and the Law
One pamphlet entiteld, "One Nation Indivisible; An American Dialogue on Race Relations and the Law," by Oliver Allen and Chester S. Williams dated 1958. Pertains to African American migration through the United States; labor and racial discrimination...
GLC09640.073
1954
Himes, Joseph S. (1908-1991)
Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation
One pamphlet entitled, "Social Planning in America, A Dynamic Interpretation," by Joseph S. Himes dated 1954. Himes observes communities' methodology to organize and mobilize in the United States. One example is the Tennessee Valley Authority group...
GLC09640.078
Journal of Human Relations
Desegregation and Open Occupancy Trends in Housing, Fall 1954
One pamphlet entitled "Desegregation and Open Occupancy Trends in Housing," by B.T. McGraw printed in 1954 by Journal of Human Relations. Topics included: equal opportunity in urban planning; housing; finance; statistics of state and local...
GLC09640.096
May 1951
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
Midstream
Negro and Jew - Encounter in America [Summer/Autumn 1956]
One pamphlet entitled, "Negro and Jew -- Encounter in America," printed by Midstream for the Summer-Autumn 1956 issue. Essay discusses being, "wedged uncomfortably in the conflict between the dominant white majority and the oppressed Negro group."
GLC09640.115.01
GLC09640.115.02
1957
Wilkins, Roy (1901-1981)
The Future of the Negro Vote in the United States, Summer 1957.
One pamphlet entitled "The Future of the Negro Voter in the United States" by Roy Wilkins dated 1957. Wilkins argues that in order to gain voting rights it must come from the efforts of African Americans and discusses the difference between Northern...
GLC09640.104.01
GLC09640.104.02
8 August 1957
Nixon, Richard M. (1913-1994)
to Jackie Robinson
One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated August 8, 1957 from Richard Nixon. Nixon writes to Robinson pertaining to a recent Senate vote. Nixon vows to introduce a more "effective bill than the watered-down version." Written on presidential...
GLC09754.01
7 October 1957
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated October 7, 1957 from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Thanks Robinson for a letter pertaining to Little Rock Nine. Written on presidential stationery.
GLC09754.02
9 December 1957
One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated December 9, 1957 from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Thanks Robinson for a letter regarding his health. Written on presidential stationery. The letter has a secretarial signature.
GLC09754.03
15 May 1959
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)
One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated May 15, 1959 from John F. Kennedy. Kennedy writes to Robinson refuting a column printed in the New York Post, where he criticized Senator Kennedy's "civil rights record." Kennedy disagrees the claim...
GLC09754.04
June 1951
National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People
Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950
One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950," dated 1951. Highlights the 1950 Supreme Court ruling on "separate but equal," which made impacts on cases on segregation in education, discrimination...
GLC09640.129
June 1954
90 Years + 10 = Freedom, NAACP Annual Report
One pamphlet entitled "90 Years + 10 = Freedom, NAACP Annual Report," dated June 1954. Highlights Channing H. Tobias, the new boardmember of NAACP; annual convention highlights; public school segregation and the plans to move forward with how abolish...
GLC09640.131
June 1955
Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954
One pamphlet entitled, "Year of the Great Decision, NAACP Annual Report, 1954," dated June 1955. Reflects on the decision to retract "separate but equal" in public education; implementation of the decision on a state by state level; other levels of...
GLC09640.133.01
GLC09640.133.02
June 1956
Progress and Reaction, NAACP Annual Report, 47th Year
One pamphlet entitled "Progress and Reaction, NAACP Annual Report, 47th Year," dated June 1956. Details membership enrollment in 1955; creation of a Housing Department for the NAACP's National Office; coverage of the 46th Annual Convention, finances...
GLC09640.135.01
GLC09640.135.02
June 1958
Civil Rights Crisis of 1957, NAACP Annual Report
One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Rights Crisis of 1957, NAACP Annual Report," dated June 1958. Topics covered: Little Rock Nine, finances, segregation in the workforce and attacks incurred from Southerners. Chapters included are "Violence at Little Rock...
GLC09640.140.01
GLC09640.140.02
January 1957
Truth versus Ugly Lies about the NAACP
One pamphlet entitled, "Truth versus Ugly Lies about the NAACP," dated January 1975. Displays the efforts of the Citizens' Council (White Citizens Council) to disparage the NAACP's efforts for civil rights. Pages are split in two columns; The Lie and...
GLC09640.141.01
GLC09640.141.02
July 1959
progress and portents, NAACP Annual Report for 1958
One pamphlet entitled "progress and portents, NAACP Annual Report for 1958," dated July 1959. Summarizes the organization's yearly efforts, details legislative matters, grassroot efforts, economic status of African Americans, housing, branding the...
GLC09640.143.01
GLC09640.143.02
February 1959
Then and Now
One pamphlet entitled "Then and Now," dated February 1959. Describes the NAACP's inception on February 12, 1959; the first conference held in New York City attended by almost 300 people challenging racist policies and legislation; a list of...
GLC09640.146
Roy Wilkins Answers
One pamphlet entitled "Roy Wilkins Answers," dated February 1959. Contains a published reply from Roy Wilkins, executive director of NAACP, to Chet Huntley. Is a response to the hour-long segment that aired on NBC where Huntley expressed that the...
GLC09640.147
The Negro Wage-Earner and Apprenticeship Training Programs; A critical analysis with recommendations
One pamphlet entitled, "The Negro Wage-Earner and Apprenticeship Training Programs; A critical analysis with recommendations," dated 1959. Gives an analysis of issues for African Americans in the work place such as segregation, wage, training, and...
GLC09640.181
New Threat to Civil Liberties, NAACP Annual Report
One pamphlet entitled, "New Threat to Civil Liberties, NAACP Annual Report," dated 1956. Item highlights the yearly accomplishments of the NAACP in human rights and legal battles; propaganda against the NAACP; the 1956 convention; the workplace; and...
GLC09640.183
15 June 1950
Lucy Addison High School
Program for the Class of 1950 Graduation at Lucy Addison High School in Roanoke, Virginia. First page is a title page. Second page is a schedule of events. Third page is a list of graduates.
GLC09587.263
6 January 1954
Williams, H. Hamilton (1911-1981)
to Mother
Letter to Cordelia S. Williams signed "Doc" from her son Dr. Harold Hamilton Williams. He tells her he is glad she has a T.V. now. He describes the Rose Parade he attended and "the guys" he is living with and how in the same day, one had burned food...
GLC09587.303
14 October 1957
Baltimore Urban League
Minority Occupancy and Housing Values
One pamphlet dated October 14, 1957 entitled, "Minority Occupancy and Housing Values," printed by the Baltimore Urban League. Raises issues of housing in non-white neighborhoods; costs of houses rising while analyzing the change of occupancy by race...
GLC09640.012
1954-1954
NAACP
"How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began"
Collection of three copies of "How the National Assocation for the Advancement of Colored People Began," by Mary White Ovington. Details the history of the organization and list of the trustee members and officers.
GLC09640.130
One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1951. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling...
GLC09640.130.01
One printing entitled, "How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began," written by Mary White Ovington dated 1954. Details the first months of the NAACP, recounting persons intially involved such as William English Walling...
GLC09640.130.02
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