Introduction - Ida B. Wells: Topics in Chronicling America
Ida B. Wells was a civil rights activist who wrote in newspapers to advocate against lynching and racial discimination. This guide provides access to material related to "Ida B. Wells" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Manuscript/Mixed Material
Roy Wilkins papers, 1901-1980
Civil rights leader and journalist. Correspondence, memoranda, diary, manuscripts of speeches, newspaper columns, and articles, subject files, reports, minutes, committee, board, and administrative material, printed material, and other papers relating primarily to Wilkins's career with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in various positions between 1931 and 1977, especially his service as executive director (1965-1977).
Introduction - Booker T. Washington: Topics in Chronicling America
Booker T. Washington worked for the advancement of the black community during the early 20th century. This guide provides access to material related to “Booker T. Washington” in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Research Guide
Introduction - Harriet Tubman: Topics in Chronicling America
Harriet Tubman is an African American abolitionist remembered for her contributions to the Underground Railroad. This guide provides access to materials related to “Harriet Tubman” in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Research Guide
Introduction - Emancipation Proclamation: Topics in Chronicling America
In 1863, more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the Confederate states were declared free. This guide provides access to material related to "Emancipation Proclamation" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Introduction - Palmer Raids: Topics in Chronicling America
From 1919 to 1920, fear of suspected anarchists and communists led to a nation-wide raid and deportations. This guide provides access to material related to the "Palmer Raids" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Collection
Roy Wilkins papers,
Catalog Record - Electronic Resource Available
Correspondence; memoranda; diary; minutes; speeches, reports; newspaper columns; articles; subject files; committee, board, and administrative material; printed matter; and other papers relating primarily to Wilkins's career with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in various positions between 1931 and 1977, especially his service as executive director (1965-1977). Subjects include civil rights, education for African Americans, racial segregation, and the relationship...
Contributor:
Wilkins, Roy
Research Guide
Plessy v. Ferguson (Jim Crow Laws): Topics in Chronicling America: Introduction
On May 18, 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court makes a critical court decision regarding racial segregation in rail cars. This guide provides access to material related to "Plessy v. Ferguson" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Contributor:
Stewart, Potter - Supreme Court of the United States
Date:1970
Research Guide
Introduction - Civil War Secessions: Topics in Chronicling America
From 1860 to 1861, eleven states seceeded from the Union to make the Confederacy. This guide provides access to material related to "Civil War Secessions" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Introduction - Crystal Eastman: Topics in Chronicling America
Crystal Eastman was a leading suffragette, laywer, activist, and formed the American Civil Lierties Union in 1920. This guide provides access to material related to "Crystal Eastman" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Research Guide
Introduction - Colorado Coalfield War: Topics in Chronicling America
In 1913, civil war breaks out in the Southern Colorado coalfields between coal miners and mine operators. This guide provides access to materials related to the "Colorado Coalfield War" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Research Guide
Introduction - Dorr Rebellion: Topics in Chronicling America
In 1842, Thomas Dorr and his followers attempted a democratic uprising in Rhode Island. This guide provides access to materials related to the “Dorr Rebellion” in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Research Guide
Introduction - Harper's Ferry: Topics in Chronicling America
In 1859, abolitionist John Brown attempted to create a slave uprising. This raid helped spark the American Civil War. This guide provides access to material related to "Harper's Ferry" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
Photo, Print, Drawing
[Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Intelligencer office by the railroad depot]
1 negative (2 plates) : glass, stereograph, wet collodion. | Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to abandon the munitions center of the Confederacy. Sherman remained there, resting his war-worn men and accumulating supplies, for nearly two and...
Contributor:
Barnard, George N.
Date:1864
Photo, Print, Drawing
OCEAR
1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 89 x 64 cm. | Mural of newsletter-type articles with scattered sketches.
Contributor:
Spain. Ministerio De Trabajo Y Asistencia Social - Cabedo
