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circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947;
[Photograph of Japanese-American family in front of a temple]
One undated black-and-white photograph a Japanese-American family pictured in front of a temple.
GLC09860.323
1901
Kletzing, Henry F. (b. 1850)
Progress of a race or the remarkable advancement of the Afro-American...
Full title is: "Progress of a race or the remarkable advancement of the Afro-American from the bondage of slavery, ignorance and poverty to the freedom of citizenship, intelligence, affluence, honor and trust." Published by J. L. Nichols & Co. Co...
GLC06126.01
circa 1841
Unknown
[Resolution calling the Baptist Church to officially oppose American slavery]
"Resolved that until this Church shall by some vote or Resolution manifest an opposition to American Slavery, & a disfellowship for slaveholders, it shall not be deemed a breach of Covenant obligations for Brethren and Sisters, who cannot...
GLC06593.11
[1908-1920]
Dixon, Joseph K. (fl. 1908-1924)
Photographs of American Indians, ceremonies, councils and Little Big Horn
This collection consists of 40 photographs of Native Americans taken by Joseph K. Dixon, a prominent photographer, filmmaker, and champion of Native Americans. Probably taken in the period from 1908-1920, all of these prints were retained for Dixon...
GLC03911.08
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
circa 1861
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872)
[Introductory address to American Society for Promotion of National Unity]
Morse, president of the society, introduces Rabbi Morris Jacob Raphall. Discusses "Whether Slavery, or the condition of being held in subjection to the will of another, is a divine institution, sanctioned by laws & commands, and regulated from the...
GLC05350
1776/05/27-06/01
The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [American Revolution]
Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland, and another letter to friends at their yearly meeting in Philadelphia. Both letters guide the conduct of Quakers, especially in the difficult time of...
GLC07630
1779/05/24-29
The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held in London [American Revolution]
Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland: "The sufferings of our brethren in America... have principally arisen from that confusion and distress which are inseparable from war..."; and another...
GLC07635
14 July 1902
Root, Elihu (1845-1937)
[Copy of a telegram from Secretary of War Root to William Howard Taft]
Thanks him for the succesful result of his negotiations with the Vatican about the Friar Lands in the Phillipines. Explains the position of the United States government toward these lands. He is to represent this position to the Phillipine...
GLC01625.03
circa October 1777
Burgoyne's Lamentation, At his surrender to the American army, under General Gates.
Nine stanza poem printed in Boston. Each stanza has eight lines and follows an "aabbccdd" pattern of rhyme. This broadside is the seventh edition. Date is estimated as around the end of the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777, but it could be later...
GLC04764.83
1809
Davis, George (fl. 1803-1811)
Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli
Detailed account of finances and meetings with the heads of state of Tripoli, Morocco, Algiers and Malta. Also mentions a kidnapping by the Tripolitan Bashaw's boat crew, who had "landed on the coast of Sicily and carried off two young children . ....
GLC02794.147
1777/05/27
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
to nephew Jonathan Williams re: belief in ultimate success of American cause
Franklin states that "You and your Country are engag'd in a good Cause, which God will finally crown with Success. Let nothing discourage." Franklin also mentions Williams' son John in Nantes. Franklin concludes: "I continue amazing well and hearty...
GLC04430
01 May 1775
The American Crisis. Let God, and the world judge between Us [Lexington]
Hartford, Ct. Eben Watson. propaganda inspired by the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
GLC03630
circa 6 May 1773
Serra, Junipero
Minutes of meeting of Vice Regal War Junta and Ministry of Treasury (in Spanish).
Includes a 32 point report by Serra on missionaries and soldiers of Ancillary presidios. Discusses discipline, temptations of flesh, criminal activities, supplies and attempts to separate military and religious aspects of the order in California.
GLC06295
1937-1963
[World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.601]
672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The...
GLC09611
7 July 1789
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Extract from a report of the Secretary of War to the President of the United States
Relays some observations "resulting from a general view of the Indian Department...with the hope that some of them might be considered as proper principles to be interwoven in a general System for the government of Indian Affairs." Discusses...
GLC07379
circa 1837
Southard, Nathaniel
The American Anti-Slavery Almanac, for 1838, being the second after Bissextile or Leap-Year, and the 62nd of American Independence. Adapted to most parts of the United States.
Labeled Vol. 1 no. 3. Southard serves as editor. Published by D. K. Hitchcock. With front paper engraving depicting William [Lloyd] Garrison attempting to chop down a tree labeled "Slavery" while a minister, soldier, businessman and President Van...
GLC05939
13 January 1812
Minutes of the Proceedings of the Thirteenth American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery...
"Minutes of the Proceedings of the Thirteenth American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and Improving the Condition of the African Race Assembled at Philadelphia..." Reports on schools for African-Americans, kidnapping, arrests of...
GLC09328
4 July 1827
Order of excercises, at the celebration of the fifty-first anniversary of American independence
Inlcudes a reading of the Declaration of Independence along with hymns and prayer.
GLC06143.23
1858
Brownlow, William Gannaway (1805-1877)
Ought American slavery be perpetuated? A debate between Rev. W. G. Brownlow and Rev. A. Pryne.
First edition. Published by J. B. Lippincott. Debate held in Philadelphia, September 1858. Contains a frontispiece engraving of Brownlow. 305 pages of text followed by six pages of advertisements.
GLC06190
circa 1856
Infidelity and abolitionism. An open letter to the friends of religion, morality, and the American Union.
Attacks the Presidential campaign of John C. Fremont. "John C. Fremont is the candidate for the Presidency of conjoined fanaticisms... We assert and defy contradiction, that every organization boasting infidel doctrines is now an organization in...
GLC05764
1848
Gilpin, Thomas (fl. 1848)
[Exiles in Virginia: with observations on the conduct of the Society of Friends during the Revolutionary War].
A compilation of the official papers of the government and the edited transcription of the journal written by exile Samuel Fisher and others about the Philadelphia Quakers who were exiled to Virginia in 1777 and 1778. Gilpin was a son of one of the...
GLC00527.02
1895 - 1898
Manchester, Marietta
[Three letters from an American missionary woman in China during the Boxer Rebellion] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Three letters from Marietta Manchester to her family while traveling in Japan and China on a missionary trip. According to a note that accompanies these letters she was killed during the Boxer Rebellion. There are descriptions of Japanese houses, and...
GLC09585
1862
Whiting, William (1813-1873)
The war powers of the President and the legislative powers of Congress in relation to rebellion, treason, and slavery.
Printed by John L. Shorey. Signed on front cover by Francis W. Goddard. In conclusion, Whiting states "Rising above the political platforms, the claims and disclaimers of Federalists, Democrats, Whigs, Republicans, and all other parties, and...
GLC06215
May 1770
Revere, Paul (1735-1818)
A view of part of the town of Boston in New-England and Brittish Ships of War landing their troops 1768
One of two copies known to be signed by colorist Christian Remick, and engraved by Paul Revere. Originally framed in worn edge scallop frame and old glass, with frame cut-down for the print. Propaganda print showing disembarkation of British troops...
GLC02873
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