"Ravenel for Senate Committee" pamphlet entitled, "J. Strom Thurmond and Civil Rights," discussing the contradictory nature of Thurmond's political words and actions.
Photocopy stamped, "Draft" of Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Palm Institute, a "community and youth development foundation," addressed to the Recorder of Deeds.
Photocopy of memorandum from Lawrence B. Glick, Acting General Councel, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to I. T. Creswell, Assistant Staff Director, OFO, U.S. Commission on Civil rights regarding legal foundations of State Advisory Committee operations.
League of Women Voters Education Fund's Election Systems Project Committee Chairman and staff directory sheet with a blank sign-up sheet entitled, "Presidential Debates: Equal Time for Issues."
Format for Presenting Program Askings to the Program Council and the Commission on World Service and Finance , completed by Esau Jenkins with handwritten notes.
Photocopy of "The [Ankh] Paper," Volume I, Number 2, providing articles on a variety of issues regarding the injustices inflicted upon African Americans.
Black-and-white postcard with image of The White House on front. Writing around the edges of postcard reads, "Wed. Your 'charming' was not home yesterday but we went [?] his home. If you were here we could have such a good time. We enjoy it ever so much but it would be twice as nice if you were here. We are on the go it is hard to find time to write even a card. Must go to breakfast now. R.M.E." Writing on back of image reads, "Miss Rose L. McLeod, James Island, S.C."
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing a day dream she had of them being together while on the train from the Watch Hill cottage to New York City. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a weekend she spent at the Watch Hill cottage with the children, her social activities, relaying news of their friends, and informing him of her schedule for the rest of the day.
A pamphlet for a historical diorama of Francis Salvador. Includes a brief biography of Salvador by Thomas J. Tobias, and a description of the diorama, which was constructed by Robert N.S. Whitelaw.
Day Care and Child Development Council of America pamphlet describing their purpose, membership information, principles, and list of officers and board of directors.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a small gift she has sent for he and Morris with an officer being transferred to Hawaii and relaying song lyrics from a Judy Garland song she heard on the radio. Additional pages of the letter are missing.
Correspondence from Friends of Curtis Hayes Williams to Eugenia A. Wadsworth Stevenson, Liberian Ambassador, registering "to the Liberian Government our concern for his well-being and safety."
Student Organization for Black Unity program for benefit dinner entitled, "Is There a Role for Black Students at the White University," held at Howard University.
Student Organization for Black Unity writing, "Communications Project," containing information on the publication of the Black Student Press and the Pan African.
Jesse Jackson for President Committee document entitled, "National Fund Raisers Debate Event Guidelines," including blank contributions and Individual's Registration forms.
Invitation to the inauguration of Lyndon Baines Johnson as President of the United States of America with portraits of Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey.
Telegram from R. Rapp Brown, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Chairman, to Attorney General Ramsay Clarke regarding "the lawless and criminal invasion of the Negro community of Prattville, Alabama police and klansmen."
Correspondence from "Fletcher" to Cleveland Sellers including an All African People's Revolutionary Party memorandum regarding the definition of Washington D.C. State Boundaries.
Correspondence from William A. Hunt to Cleveland Sellers regarding the Educational Opportunity Program at George Washington University's Summer Orientation Session.
Jesse Jackson for President Committee memorandum from Benjamin R. Polote, National Chairman, to "Fund Raisers" regarding the National Debate fund raisers.
Pamphlet for the National Council of Negro Woman, with their pledge, organization description, and ten points of the program. It lists Mary McLeod Bethune as the council's founder and president.
Article entitled, "The Education Amendments of 1976: Impact on Women and Girls Concerning Title IX and Other Amendments" regarding sex descrimination in federally assisted education programs.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of Field Operations' National Advisory Committees Chairperson's Conference regarding SAC Program Planning and Implementation Workshop.
Photocopy of United States Commission on Civil Rights published document regarding open hearing procedures and the guidelines for the process of planning, executing, writing, release, followup, and major legal considerations by which they should be organized.
The Black Women's Community Development Foundation's publication includes a brief description of the civil rights movement and information on some of the project funded by the organization.
Color photographic postcard of the exterior of the International Headquarters of B'nai B'rith, located at 1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C.
Color photographic postcard of the exterior of the International Headquarters of B'nai B'rith, located at 1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C.
Minutes to undated SAC meeting for United States Commission on Civil Rights broken down by state (i.e. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee).
Pamphlet entitled, "the Equal Rights Amendment" containing article entitled "What's in it for Black Women" written by Frankie Muse Freeman originally published in FOCUS/Midwest, Vol. 9, No. 59.
A letter from Joseph Habersham, United States Postmaster General, to Joseph Clay, Savannah, Georgia mentioning high prices of American goods, including rice, abroad. Signature of Joseph Habersham.
A scrapbook by Erastus W. Everson (1837-1897) documenting his time spent serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861- 1865); the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands during the American Reconstruction Period (1865-1877); as a librarian at the University of South Carolina and a newspaper editor.
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, describing the weather, food poisoning, and the family's eagerness for Jacob's return.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong expresses his sorrow that Laura M. Bragg had been ill. He writes none of the expected Chinese students are going to attend The Citadel. He met his female friend in Chicago, IL. He learns Chia Mei may be in aviator school and he expects to return on the twenty-first, signing his letter, "Little Captain."
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of seeing Chia Mei and his female friend, Yah Chuan. He writes of not finding a gift he felt was good for her. They plan to study in the Library of Congress.
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of his changed arrival date and his plans to stay in Washington, D.C. to help his friend register at George Washington University. He writes he saw Chia Mei.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about his difficulty finding a room in Washington D.C., he also learns that he only needs one year of residence to complete his Master's degree at Harvard, and that his friend is not someone that he wants to marry. Fong Lee Wong plans to stay in Washington, D.C. until it is time to start Harvard summer school.
In this two-page, handwritten letter, Warren Hubert Moise writes to his nephew Edwin Warren Moise (b. 1889), thanking him for the cards he sent from his trip to New Orleans. W. H. Moise describes the location of the old family home in Jefferson City, discusses inscriptions on the Moise tomb, and notes that his uncle Theodore Sidney Moise (b. 1808) was not buried in New Orleans; rather, "[h]is remains were taken to Charleston S.C." Moise concludes the letter by speculating on the location of "Uncle’s portrait" by Paul Edouard Poincy, whose name he misspells "Poincie."
In this one-page, handwritten letter, Warren Hubert Moise writes to Marion Cobb Gerdine, thanking her and her husband, his nephew E. Warren Moise, for a book they sent him as a Christmas gift. W. H. Moise notes how the book brought back memories of the time he spent with the widow of Senator Clement C. Clay of Alabama. Mrs. Clay "had been a leader in prewar society in Washington" and after the Confederate surrender was sent to the capital to use her influence to try to improve conditions in the South and, in particular, "those surrounding Mr. [Jefferson] Davis during his incarceration at Fort Monroe."
Letter from Olive Legendre to her sister-in-law, Gertrude Legendre, thanking her for the Christmas gifts and assuring her that their gift is on the way. Olive continues in her letter to deliver news of her brother, Howard’s, position in the Air Force in Texas and the litter of puppies her dog, Popeye, has fathered.
Flyer for the flyer for the twenty-sixth observance "National Negro Health Week," providing information on a poster contest, suggested health pageant, Booker T. Washington Postage Stamp, and a schedule of events.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a law suit they are planning to bring against the government, business affairs of Medway Plantation, and telling her of the drills they have to do on the Navy ship every morning. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss teaching their relative, Fifi, how to do the bookkeeping after her husbands death and a lunch he and Morris had with their Aunt Kate.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding news of the war, relaying news of their friends, and providing him with a description of their daughter, Bokara. Gertrude continues in her letter to inform him that she sent her new puppy back to the kennel for training and things she has recently sent him.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, responding to the social activities she described in her last letter, explains why he has ceased to have indigestion, and laments that their telephone conversation was so short. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a story of him getting locked out of the apartment.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a dance he and Morris had attended at the Navy Yard, a game of tennis they had played with some acquaintances, and and delivering news he had heard of their friend and neighbor, Ben Finney. Sidney continues in his letter to explain that Morris has become the perfect example of efficiency and tell her about the acquaintances he met on the boat en route to Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing a puppy she has purchased, discussing he war in Africa, her social activities, and a visit to Middleburg to visit their daughter, Landine. Gertrude continues in her letter to lecture him on how to care for himself better, so as to get rid of his cold, and relay news of their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a visit to Medway Plantation to duck hunt with some friends. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the business affairs of Medway Plantation and news of the war front in Africa.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a trip to play tennis with a friend at Chevy Chase country club, relaying news of friends and family, expressing how much she misses him, and discussing their plans for Christmas.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her disdain for her current war job, a weekend trip to Middleburg, Virginia with friends, and describing her social activities. Gertrude also informs Sidney of the shortages of firewood and food.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a weekend she and Landine spent at her brother, Stephen Sandford’s, house, relays Landine’s excitement over starting school at Foxcroft, and delivers news of friends and family.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, recounting the difficulties he had trying to connect with her for a telephone call and discussing their telephone conversation. Sidney continues in his letter to compare his life on the island to what he has heard of the continental United States, relay news of his brother, Morris’s, baby, and tell her about a book one of their Medway Plantation workers wrote.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a visit to Foxcroft school, discussing the business affairs of Medway Plantation and the possibility of getting a night job in addition to her day job.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a woman he had met and a dance that occurred at the hotel the previous Saturday. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss events of the war and comment on social stigmas, the general public’s attitudes, and things he had noticed.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, alerting her to keep an eye on the mail for a gold clip he has sent her, ranting against the people who think it is a good idea to buy houses in Washington, D.C., and relaying his frustrations with his job as he feels he is not doing anything to truly benefit the war.
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