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- H. J. Heinz Employee Handbook, "To The New Heinz Employee," 1920 - From its founding, a guiding principle of the H.J. Heinz Company was to promote strong company relationships with its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for their well-being. This employee handbook from 1920 explains each of these provisions and encourages teamwork and a strong personal work ethic from the incoming employee.
- 1920
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H. J. Heinz Employee Handbook, "To The New Heinz Employee," 1920
From its founding, a guiding principle of the H.J. Heinz Company was to promote strong company relationships with its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for their well-being. This employee handbook from 1920 explains each of these provisions and encourages teamwork and a strong personal work ethic from the incoming employee.
- The Northlander: A Mimeographed Publication of the Fort Brady CCC District, March 1939 -
- March 01, 1939
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The Northlander: A Mimeographed Publication of the Fort Brady CCC District, March 1939
- "CORE-Lator" Magazine, No. 86, February 1961 - The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), founded in 1942, pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism. Members organized and participated in many sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions during the Civil Rights era. This newsletter from 1961 pictures Jim Farmer, one of the founders of CORE, and informs readers about the continuing struggle to desegregate lunch counters throughout the country.
- February 01, 1961
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"CORE-Lator" Magazine, No. 86, February 1961
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), founded in 1942, pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism. Members organized and participated in many sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions during the Civil Rights era. This newsletter from 1961 pictures Jim Farmer, one of the founders of CORE, and informs readers about the continuing struggle to desegregate lunch counters throughout the country.
- "Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector's Courier," Volume 1, Number 1, Fall 1986 -
- 1986
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"Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector's Courier," Volume 1, Number 1, Fall 1986
- ENACT Environmental Action for Survival Teach-In on the Environment, March 11-14, 1970 - University of Michigan students formed Environmental Action for Survival (ENACT) in 1969. They promoted their 4-day "Teach-in on the Environment," on March 11-14, 1970, as a prototype for the national environmental teach-in planned for April 22, 1970, later known as Earth Day. The leaflet called for community and youth engagement and information sharing "to preserve and enhance the quality of life on our despoiled planet."
- March 01, 1970
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ENACT Environmental Action for Survival Teach-In on the Environment, March 11-14, 1970
University of Michigan students formed Environmental Action for Survival (ENACT) in 1969. They promoted their 4-day "Teach-in on the Environment," on March 11-14, 1970, as a prototype for the national environmental teach-in planned for April 22, 1970, later known as Earth Day. The leaflet called for community and youth engagement and information sharing "to preserve and enhance the quality of life on our despoiled planet."
- The Bee Brand Cookery News: "Spicy Extracts" of the Latest Developments in Cookery (Vol. 3, No. 1)," October - November 1931 -
- October 1931 - November 1931
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The Bee Brand Cookery News: "Spicy Extracts" of the Latest Developments in Cookery (Vol. 3, No. 1)," October - November 1931
- Special Issue of Muhammad Speaks: "Exclusive: Angela Answers 13 Questions," circa 1971 - In 1970, Black Panther Party members used guns registered to political activist and educator Angela Davis during a deadly shoot-out. Davis was charged with murder and spent 18 months in jail. The transnational, grassroots "Free Angela Davis" campaign emerged in response to her incarceration, spreading awareness of Davis's imprisonment and calling for her release.
- circa 1971
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Special Issue of Muhammad Speaks: "Exclusive: Angela Answers 13 Questions," circa 1971
In 1970, Black Panther Party members used guns registered to political activist and educator Angela Davis during a deadly shoot-out. Davis was charged with murder and spent 18 months in jail. The transnational, grassroots "Free Angela Davis" campaign emerged in response to her incarceration, spreading awareness of Davis's imprisonment and calling for her release.
- Emerson-Brantingham Implement Company Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 7, March 1913, "Emerson Enthusiasm" -
- March 14, 1913
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Emerson-Brantingham Implement Company Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 7, March 1913, "Emerson Enthusiasm"
- Congress of Racial Equality Periodical, "CORE-LATOR," No. 77, Summer, 1959 - The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), founded in 1942, pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism. Members organized and participated in sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions during the Civil Rights era. This newsletter informed members about a sit-in in Miami, Florida.
- 1959
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Congress of Racial Equality Periodical, "CORE-LATOR," No. 77, Summer, 1959
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), founded in 1942, pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism. Members organized and participated in sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions during the Civil Rights era. This newsletter informed members about a sit-in in Miami, Florida.
- Gay Liberation Front Newsletter, July-August 1969 - On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.
- July 1969-August 1969
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Gay Liberation Front Newsletter, July-August 1969
On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.