Riverdale Children's Association; Colored Orphan Asylum (New York, N.Y.); Association for the Benefit of Colored Orphans (New York, N.Y.); Charities--New York (State)--New York; Children, Black--New York (State)--New York; African American...
The records of the Colored Orphan Asylum document the activities of the institution from 1836 to 1972, with the bulk of the records falling between 1850 and 1936. The records include minutes of general meetings, the Executive Committee, the...
Riverdale Children's Association; Colored Orphan Asylum (New York, N.Y.); Association for the Benefit of Colored Orphans (New York, N.Y.); Charities--New York (State)--New York; Children, Black--New York (State)--New York; African American...
The records of the Colored Orphan Asylum document the activities of the institution from 1836 to 1972, with the bulk of the records falling between 1850 and 1936. The records include minutes of general meetings, the Executive Committee, the...
Collins, James B., b. 1843; Collins, Joseph T., d. 1863; Collins, John W., bookbinder; Collins, Mary Anne; Collins, John W., bookbinder; Commodore Barney (Steamboat); Monitor (Ironclad); Monticello (Steamer); United States--History--Civil War,...
66 autograph letters, signed, between James B. Collins and his brother Joseph T. Collins, their parents John W. and Mary Anne Collins, and a handful of friends and relatives, all dated between February 4, 1862 and July 9, 1863. The bulk of the...
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Kelly, William E., 1872-1929
This double-sided handbill asks voters to re-elect William E. Kelly, "a popular public official," as County Clerk. Front: Photo of William E. Kelly. Reverse: Brief biography listing Kelly's accomplishments.
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Kelly, William E., 1872-1929
This handbill advocates the re-election of County Clerk William E. Kelly "and continue him in office." Front: Photograph of William E. Kelly. Reverse: Biography of Kelly.
United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn; Music publishing industry; Popular music--1901-1910; Songs with piano; Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
Color illustration on blue background of man with moustache, hoop earring and polka dot scarf standing in front of Coney Island skyline. Red-toned photographs of Eugene and Willie Howard and Harry Von Tilzer at bottom of page.
United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn; Music publishing industry; Advertising; Sheet music
Back cover of Mariutch (Make-a the Hootch-a Ma Kootch) Down at Coney Isle. Sample of the sheet music for "When the Flowers Bloom in Spring-time" "Molly Dear."
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Anonymous letter sent to alumni and friends of the Sacred Heart Academy and Manhattanville College in opposition to the admission of an African American student:
"Has it come to your attention that Manhattanville College has accepted a colored...
Civil rights Religious aspects Catholic Church; Dammann, Grace Cowardin, 1872-1945; Discrimination in education; Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart; Social action
Letter of support sent to President Dammann following decision to admit African American student
“Dear Mother Dammann,
A notice has been brought to my attention which urges the Alumnae of Manhattanville to protest the admission of a negro girl...
