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1781-1864
Various
The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive
A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings and newspapers.
GLC09791
1776
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence [book printing]: The remembrancer....
GLC01730.01
Volume 2
GLC01730.02
GLC01730.03
13 September 1857
Scott, Asahel Adams (1829-1894)
to Brother
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 13, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on road work; plans to move to Missouri and if his brother could make up his mind whether he will join him or not.
GLC09832.27
1914-1915
letters to A.G. Johnson [Decimalized .01-.04]
Four letters to letters to A.G. Johnson regarding the Burnett immigration bill.
GLC09518
1961
Senior, Clarence, 1903-1974;
Strangers then Neighbors
One book entitled, "Strangers then Neighbors: From Pilgrims to Puerto Ricans," written by Clarence Senior dated 1961. Consists of the history of immigration to the United States; the misconception that foreigners are largely responsible for crime...
GLC09640.250
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
21 February 1966
Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 88th Congress, Second Session.
One issue of "Congressional Record" dated February 21 1966, related to the Vietnam War. The newsletter is a transcript of a speech by Hartke given before Congress on the war in Vietnam. The speech focused on five topics; the history of our...
GLC09787.02
30 June 1966
Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 89th Congress, Second Session.
One issue of "Congressional Record" dated June 30, 1966 regarding the policy of escalation. This is a transcript of a speech by Hartke on the policy of escalation during the Vietnam War. He cites three examples of escalation that came after an...
GLC09787.03
circa 1966
Senator Hartke's 7-Point Program for Ending the War and Beginning Rehabilitation
One typed document by Vance Hartke dated circa 1966. This is Hartke's plan to end the Vietnam War, He outlines seven steps; One, it must be announced that the United States will cease bombing the North. Two, reaffirm our position as allies to South...
GLC09787.08
1969
The Annals
September 1942
One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1942. Contains book reviews of new literature in social science. Contains four categories of essays, "The Need for National Solidarity," "The Negro and the War," "Minorities of Alien Origin," and...
GLC09640.283
8-12 April 1940
American Education Press Inc.
Every Week [Vol. 6. No. 29. (April 8-12, 1940)]
A issue of Every Week newsletter dated 8-12 April 1940. This issue's cover story is titled "Migrant Worker Problem Troubles California." The article explains who migrant workers are as well as how the industry of migrant work came about. It also...
GLC09786
19 January 1901
Harpers Weekly
Harpers Weekly - The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island
A single page from an issue of Haper's Weekly from January 19, 1901. This page features a series of photographs entitled, "The New Immigrant Station on Ellis Island." The photographs feature the Ellis Island immigration station, a family of...
GLC09790
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
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
26 September 1957
International News Photos
[All the Ear-Marks of the Real Thing in NATO Exercise]
One Wire photograph released by International News Photos dated September 24, 1957. Shows two camouflaged soldiers laying down and another Soldier in a camouflaged tank speaking into a radio. The attached press release reports that the NATO maneuvers...
GLC09677.38
3 October 1957
Associated Press
[West Germany on the March]
One Wire photograph released by Associated Press dated September 30, 1957. Shows a group of Soldiers in camouflage looking at the camera. The attached press release reports that the West German soldiers march along near Nienburg during the Country's...
GLC09677.40
12 July 1960
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man
One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...
GLC09899.03
18 July 1948
Roosevelt, Eleanor, (1884-1962)
Remarks by Mrs. [Eleanor] Roosevelt to the Seminar Group at Hyde Park, Sunday, July 18, 1948
One speech entitled "Remarks by Mrs. [Eleanor] Roosevelt to the Seminar Group at Hyde Park, Sunday, July 18, 1948." The speech concerns, the drafting, creation, and implementation of the Covenant on Human Rights. She discusses the difficulties in...
GLC09926
Hutchings, James M. (1820-1902)
"Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"
One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the...
GLC09830
Lehman, Danny, (fl. 1988)
[Photograph of Mexican-American children reciting the pledge of allegiance]
One press photograph taken by Danny Lehman dated September 8, 1988. Depicts a classroom of children reciting the pledge of allegiance. Two students hold the American flag. Text below the image predicts that the population of immigrations in the 1980s...
GLC09847
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947;
[Photograph of people shooting streamers from a ship]
One undated black-and-white photograph of people shooting streamers from a ship. Also pictured are people waiting at the dock.
GLC09860.304
[Group photograph of Japanese-Americans on a boat]
One undated black-and-white group photograph of Japanese-Americans on a boat.
GLC09860.370
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