A letter from Frederick Grimke to Anna R. Frost describing his trip to and arrival in Philadelphia. Grimke discusses a recent election and the ways in which local newspapers have reported on the political situation.
A business letter from Thomas Fitzsimmons (1741-1811): a Philadelphia merchant, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and member of the Continental and United States Congress.
Search Warrant in the Name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia, Control No. 37066, issued to the District Attorney's office, requested by Irving R. Dean, Special Agent for the F.B.I, for George Brower for "any and all dynamite, blasting caps, percussion caps or any other explosive material" and statement by Barry Dawson.
A letter from William Drayton in Philadelphia to Thomas S. Grimke referencing the ownership of plats of land previously belonging to his late grandfather, Thomas Drayton, located in the parishes of St. Helena and Prince William. A sketch of the plat of land is attached.
Bicentennial Committee for Educational Projects "Blacks & the Revolution" certificate, awarding Eugene Hunt for his participation with distinction "in the Bicentennial Committee for Educational Projects BiCEP'76 13 state contest, commemorating the involvement of Blacks in American Revolutionary History."
Five dollar bill issued by the Farmers & Exchange Bank of Charleston and dated September 28, 1853. Bill depicts an African American tending to a wagon pulled by oxen. Engraved by Toppan, Carpenter, Kasilear & Company, Philadelphia and New York.
A letter written from Philadelphia, reacting to news of a serious illness in Anna Wilkinson's family. The writer wishes to come visit the Wilkinson family, but is concerned about the "severity of the laws".
In this letter Charlotte Manigault discusses recent illnesses and deaths and the travel of family and friends to various locations including New York, Philadelphia and Saratoga.
A four-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke in Charleston. General Howe asks for one hundred and fifty dollars from Grimke to pay a debt.
A two-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke in Charleston. Howe urges Grimke to welcome two business associates on their trip to Charleston, a Mr. Todd and a Mr. Winthrop.
Correspondence from Mary E. King, Communications for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, to John Frey of Presbyterian Life regarding photographs and advertising.
All African People's Revolutionary Party memorandum from Rafiki Bayette to the Central Committee regarding an application for re-admission to the AAPRP.
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee flyer advertising a "Black Power Rally" featuring Stokely Carmichael to "call racist Rizzo, the mayor of Philly," "demand firing drunken cops who shoot through the doors of black people's homes," and "register to vote so that Black Power can clean out the City Hall Cesspool."
A seven-page letter written by General Robert Howe in Philadelphia to John F. Grimke. Howe references Grimke's willingness to testify on his behalf in an upcoming trial. Howe writes that a treaty has arrived in New York and that the city is soon to be evacuated. Howe also requests that Grimke remember him to his friends.
A three-page letter by Jacob Read in Philadelphia possibly to John Fauchereaud Grimke. Read refers to several debts for bonds that need to paid. Read also writes about receiving several "Drafts" worth forty guineas altogether.
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee flyer entitled, "Questions We Should Ask Ourselves…In Reference to the Dynamite Case" regarding the injustice directed toward African American individuals and communities.
Correspondence from Mary E. King, Communications for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, to James Hornaday of Presbyterian Life for the purpose of of reserving advertising space.
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee publication entitled, "Special: Philadelphia Report" containing a "Daily News" article written by Richard Argood an Jerry Oppenheimer about a "planned, militant, 'black power' movement." The publication provides "a chronological account of the intimidation and harassments suffered by Philadelphia SNCC workers at the hand of the Philadelphia police."
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee writing entitled, "Special Philadelphia Report," discussing "an incident of extreme brutality which occurred near the SNCC Headquarters in Philadelphia on September 23, 1966."
Correspondence from James Hornaday of Presbyterian Life to Mary E. King, Communications for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, for the purpose of of reserving advertising space with enclosed rates sheet and related materials.
Correspondence from Mary E. King, Communications for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, to John Frey of Presbyterian Life regarding photographs and advertising.
Photocopy of handwritten correspondence from Shahala Assuen (Nate Howell) to the All African People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee applying to be a member of the party.
Black and white portrait of unidentified woman, 2x4 inches. Back of portrait lists the photographer as John L. Gihon of Philadelphia, PA, and includes a blue, two cent, George Washington postage stamp.
Black and white portrait of a girl, possibly Rebecca (Dulce) Moise, 2x4 inches. Back of portrait lists the photographer as John L. Gihon of Philadelphia, PA, and includes a blue, two cent, George Washington postage stamp.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where Jane notes the arrival of Jacob's letter, bringing about a "joyful Sabbath." She then discusses plans to travel to meet Jacob in the coming week.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, ellaborating travel instructions, and asking for updates on conversations with other people such as people named Clara, Isaac and Max. Makes mention of a key enclosed in the letter.
A receipt from the Woman's Association for the Relief of Freedmen made out to Alfred C. Love [?]. Quakers made up the majority of this group which performed charity work for freedmen.
![Torn letter to Anne [Anna?] R. Frost from Frederick Grimke, undated](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/35958/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Letter from Jacob Read to [John F. Grimke?], November 29, 1783](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/40145/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
