African American History from Seth Kaller, Inc.

ALEX HALEY. Signed Check, September 20, 1988. Drawn on the First Tennessee Bank in Knoxville. To "Patricia Alexander". With "Love!" in the memo field and on the back is her endorsement and a note that says "Thanks!".

"the Committee is convinced that a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity will make for a better Army, Navy, and Air Force. It is right and just. It will strengthen the nation." [LOUIS A. JOHNSON]. Book. Freedom to Serve: Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1950). May 1950 report… Read more about this item

In this pamphlet, a pseudonymous author defends rights of conscience, speech, and the press, amidst the trials of Abner Kneeland for violating a rarely enforced 1782 Massachusetts statute against blasphemy. Between 1834 and 1838, Kneeland's words were the subject of four jury trials, two convictions, and a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court review of his conviction… Read more about this item

[AFRICAN AMERICAN]. Printed Broadside. "The Extravaganza of Jim Crow!" ca. 1832-1838. As sung by Thomas D. Rice. 1 p., 5⅛ x 16 in. Contemporary variant of "Jump Jim Crow," a traditional song made famous or infamous in the minstrel shows of T. D. Rice. This version has thirty-nine verses, with the chorus, and includes a… Read more about this item

"To free by pardon or on parole the Colored soldiers of the gallant 24th in Fort Leavenworth federal prison already so long for retaliation, poorly proven or not proven at all, against goading insult and provocation and insult to women of their race. We do now ask whether you will grant this special plea for clemency." The Secretary of the National… Read more about this item

Swedish sign painter in New York uses racial stereotypes on envelope to tell his brother in Florida that he misses him. [AFRICAN AMERICAN]. GUSTAF NORDSTROM. Handmade Postal Cover, to Frederick Nordstrom, February [25], 1902, Brooklyn, New York. 1 p., 11½ x 5 in. Historical Background Sign painter Gus Nordstrom of Brooklyn likely cut the pictures of crying African American babies… Read more about this item

"what shall I say of Douglas's infamous Nebraska bill now I suppose pending in the Senate I feel indeed at a loss for language to convey my abhorrence of so vile a scheme.... I never knew such united indignation against any thing as pervades the community here respecting the bill…" A Quaker farmer in western New… Read more about this item

1870. No binding. Fine. Photograph. Mammoth Plate Albumen print, approximately 15 x 19 in. Mounted on original light card board approximately 19 x 24 in. Board worn, some cracks not touching print; minor staining in image area. ""William Lloyd Garrison"" printed on mount inder image. c. 1870s An image of an older Garrison, as he appeared after his… Read more about this item

1905. No binding. Fine. Autograph Note Signed. 1 p., 8 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. Complete TranscriptIn the debate in the C. [Congressional] Globe, you will see that the great Statesman and true patriot, Hon. Thadeus [sic] Stevens said ""The propositions fall short of my wishes, but they fulfill my hopes."" &c. I am very busy in my… Read more about this item

[AFRICAN AMERICAN]. Broadside. "Part of a Speech of the N. H. "Champion of Democracy" on the Negro Question," no place, [New Hampshire], c. 1867. 1 p., 9½ x 13½ in. Excerpt "New Hampshire and South Carolina. There are more than three hundred thousand white people in New Hampshire. In South Carolina, there are less than three hundred thousand… Read more about this item

"They grinned and pushed on, and with a yell that told the southern chivalry their doom, [they] rolled irresistibly over and into the work." [CIVIL WAR]. Broadside. New England Loyal Publication Society No. 200. Boston, Mass., June 27, 1864. 1 p., 9 x 10¾ in. A New York Tribune reporter praises the performance of the USCT: "I … Read more about this item