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circa 1930-1940
unknown, fl. 1930-1940;
[Photograph of two African American men]
One undated sepia-toned photograph of two African American men posed together. They are both wearing suits and hats. The man on the right holds a cane.
GLC09724.10
circa 1948
Holly, Buddy (fl. 1948)
[Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]
Buddy Holly's notes from an American history course covering the causes of the Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. Written in pencil.
GLC05508.131
1918-1980
Various
[Collection of photographs related to African American life, 1918-1980] [Decimalized .01-.11]
Collection of photographs related to African American life dated approximately 1918-1980. Consists of 11 photographs that depict people captured in recreation, fulfilling agricultural work, at social clubs and portraits.
GLC09724
1946
Welfare Fund
The U.S.S. Texas in World War II: A Pictorial Review of the Accomplishments of the Thirty-Ones Year Old Battleship, Published for the Officers and Men Who Served in Her During the Second World War
A cheifly pictoral record of the officers and men who served on the U.S.S. Texas during World War II. On the last page is a hand written note by Thomas Barwiss Hagstoz Askin, Jr. stating that the U.S.S. Texas was towed by the U.S.S. Mosopelea and the...
GLC09555.25
17 April 1945
National Japanese American Student Relocation Council
From Camp to College, the Story of Japanese Student Relocation
One pamphlet entitled, "From Camp to College: The Story of Japanese American Student Relocation," dated April 17, 1945. Printed by the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. Details the history of the council's inception and success...
GLC09691
Graham, Lorenz (1902-1989)
How God Fix Jonah
Published by Reynal & Hitchcock. Illustrated with prints from wood engravings by Letterio Calapai, an American painter, muralist, and printmaker. Signed by Graham on the dedication page; dedicated to Graham's sister Shirley Graham Du Bois, an...
GLC06121
9 March 1943
G.A. Joseph Studios
[Dance]
One photograph of a group of African American couples dancing dated March 9, 1943. Most of the men are wearing uniforms. Note in pencil on the rear of the photo reads "Dorie Miller Back row against the wall tall figure." Date is stamped on the rear...
GLC09934.02
1943
United States. Army Service Forces, Special Service Division, Services of Supply
A Short Guide to Iraq
One booklet entitled "A Short Guide to Iraq" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains thirteen sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Iraq during World War II. The information...
GLC09906
Pocket Guide to Egypt
One booklet entitled "A Pocket Guide to Egypt" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains ten sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Egypt during World War II. The information...
GLC09902
March 1948
Coles, Howard Wilson (1903-1996)
Frederick Douglass monthly. [Vol. 1, no.1 (March 1948)]
Published by Voice Publishing Co. Contains reprint of Douglass's "Men of Color, to Arms" from the 2 March 1863 printing: "This is our golden opportunity. Let us accept it and forever wipe out the dark reproaches unsparingly hurled against us by our...
GLC05822
5 May 1948
Hill, Oliver W. (1907-2007)
Take Heed! Pay Attention!!
One flyer entitled, "Take Heed Pay Attention!!" distributed by members of various committees from Richmond, Virginia, dated May 5, 1948. Related to encouraging veterans and voters turning 21 years old to vote for Oliver W. Hill, an African-American...
GLC09822
[1946]
Pin
Pin: "28th National Convention American Legion, San Francisco."
GLC06196.111
circa 1938 to 1958
unkown
[Navy pin with three ribbons]
Navy pin with Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, and National Defense Service ribbons.
GLC09555.20
13 February 1949
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Peggy Fabian
Writes to a young lady his "hope that you grow up a staunch American woman - and a lady." Written on personal stationary.
GLC00793
2 November 2015
Stone, Sheila (1935- )
to Sheila Stone
Printed email from Jane Rosen thanking Sheila Stone for the donation of "Letters in a Box." Jane Rosen works for the Imperial War Museums.
GLC09620.204
1949/10/05
Report.
"Biennial Report [of] The Chief of Staff of the United States Army to the Secretary of War July 1 1943 to June 30 1945." Inscribed by George Marshall.
GLC06196.269
1917-1987
[Collection of materials belonging to Henry Lee Moon, 1917-1987][Decimalized .001-.346]
Collection of 410 items belonging to Henry Lee Moon, Director of Public Relations at the NAACP. Items consist of political and sociological pamphlets, booklets, flyers, and books.
GLC09640
1948
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Crusade in Europe.
1304 of 1426 numbered copies. Signed on printed facsimile of D-Day message. Illustrated with photographs. Published by Doubleday & Company. Discusses World War II, including the prelude and aftermath.
GLC00471
1946/04
Embassy of Yugoslavia.
Pamphlet about Yugoslav war and the historical claim of Yugoslavia on the region of Trieste.
GLC06196.265
Dorie Miller photographs and pinback [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC09934
Dorie Miller and officers
One photograph of Dorie Miller and other officers lined up dated March 9, 1943. Date is stamped on the rear of the photo.
GLC09934.01
[Seated at a Table]
One photograph of twenty four African Americans seated at a table dated March 9, 1943. Most of the men are wearing uniforms. Date is stamped on the rear of the photo.
GLC09934.03
8 November 2015
Smith, Jenn (fl. 1982)
Legacy of Letters
An article from the Lifestyles section of the Berkshire Eagle newspaper describes how the "Letters in a Box" project began. Mentions that Sheila Stone was going to give the collection to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.
This copy is the same...
GLC09620.248.01
Smith, Jenn (fl. 1982- )
GLC09620.248.02
circa 1943
Unknown
[Dorie Miller Pin]
One pin featuring a image of Dorie Miller dates circa 1943. The pin reads, "The Hero of Pearl Harbor Dorie Miller." It features a portrait of Miller in the center and then sketches on either side of him. The left sketch is a figure in sailor uniform...
GLC09934.05
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