Various authors

The Independent. May 18, 1876

New York, Henry C. Bowen, Publisher, 1876. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid journal. Disbound from a larger work. 32 pp. The Independent was a long running newspaper that promoted Congregationalism and advocated for abolition and women's suffrage, among other social issues. This issue contains a look at the judicial or legal contrasts between freedom and slavery in the US, especially as defined in the Constitution; a short blurb about letters written from Arkansas and Mississippi, recounting voter intimidation and suppression by Democrats. According to the letters, African-Americans were targeted in a variety of ways, including the murder of prominent African-American citizens. News on US politics, religion and other subjects included as well. GOOD condition. Binding holes along left edge. General toning, minor soiling and foxing to the paper. Two inch tear in the center fore edge margin of the first several pages. Paper slightly brittle. Good .

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Book number: 017927

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Americana

Various Authors

The Independent. June 1, 1876

New York, Henry C. Bowen, Publisher, 1876. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid journal. Disbound from a larger work. 32 pp. The Independent was a long running newspaper that promoted Congregationalism and advocated for abolition and women's suffrage, among other social issues. This issue contains a rendition of the African-American folk tale, "The Reason why Brother Rabbit Wears a Short Tail," written in dialect by Mrs. A.M. Christensen. Also included is a paragraph mocking theosophists and their practices, and a short article on two balloonists, Glaisher and Coxwell of England, who in September of 1862 apparently endeavored to travel as high as they could in their balloon. According to the balloonists, they reached a height of at least 29,000 feet (and perhaps 35000 feet). However one balloonist became unconscious and temporary lost his eyesight, with the other experience, noted balloonist Henry Coxwell, suffering from what sounded like frostbite. GOOD condition. Binding holes along left edge. General toning, minor soiling and foxing to the paper. Minor chipping along the extremities. Tiny address label on the rear page. Paper slightly brittle. Good .

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Book number: 018106

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

The Independent. March 1, 1883

New York, Henry C. Bowen, Publisher, 1883. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid journal. 32 pp. Disbound from a larger work. The Independent was a long running newspaper that promoted Congregationalism and advocated for abolition and women's suffrage, among other social issues. This issue contains a reply to some previous commentary by D.M. Wilson on the East Tennessee University and its admissions and treatment of African-American students. John F. Spence, the president of the school rebuts many assertions by Wilson, citing policy and finances, and in general asserts the university meets the expectations agreed to. GOOD condition. Three binding holes on the left edge. Paper toned, with some creasing and wrinkling. Small address label on the rear page, that of Elroy M. Avery, perhaps the author and historian. Paper a bit brittle with flaking at the corners. Slight horizontal fold crease present. Good .

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Book number: 018175

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Religion/Theology

Various authors

The Independent. March 9, 1876

New York, Henry C. Bowen, Publisher, 1876. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid journal. Disbound from a larger work. No wrappers, if issued. 32 pp. The Independent was a long running newspaper that promoted Congregationalism and advocated for abolition and women's suffrage, among other social issues. This issue with a printing of an African-American folk tale, "The Rabbit Desires a Long Tail," (also seen as Trickster seeks Endowments). In this story Brother Rabbit tricks a variety of animals in an effort to get a long tail. Written in dialect. Various articles on religion, politics, news, etc. also present. GOOD condition. Binding holes along left edge. General toning, minor soiling to the paper. A few small tears along the extremities. Small address label on the rear cover. Good .

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Book number: 017139

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Religion/Theology African American

Various Authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. March 1, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with a variety of short articles, including "Choctaw Sports;" "Vocabulary and Style in an Indian Language;" "Early History of the Creeks," etc. Many articles bear a tone that views Native Americans and their culture as a sort of novelty. GOOD condition. Minor to moderate dampstaining along the edges. Minor soiling and toning. Small rust marks near the staples. Good .

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Book number: 017621

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Native American

Various Authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. March 15, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos and illustrations throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with a variety of short articles, including "Girl Scout of the Santa Fe Indian School;" "Sioux Warriors;" "Fort Hall Indians Speak;" "The Chuckchee Children," etc. Many articles bear a tone that views Native Americans and their culture as a sort of novelty. GOOD condition. Minor to moderate dampstaining along the edges. Minor soiling and toning. Small rust marks near the staples. Rear cover heavily soiled, somewhat grubby and stained. Good .

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Book number: 017757

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Americana

Various authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. November 1, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout, depicting Native American schoolchildren, as well as their art. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with pieces on Navajo blanket weaving; manners and customs of some of the Western tribes; Pushmataha, the Choctaw Chieftan; progress on the Muckleshoot Reservation; the death of Sitting Bull; some social customs of the Modern Seneca, etc. GOOD condition. Heavy dampstaining along the left edge of the journal, with moderate offsetting along the spine and fore edge. Light dampstaining along the other edges. Minor soiling and toning. Just a hint of dampstaining along the top edge of the interior. Good .

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Book number: 017816

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Americana

Various Authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. October 15, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with an interview with Chief Bear Dog; Navajo silversmithing; news from work efforts on various Native American reservations, etc. GOOD condition. Light dampstaining along the edges. Front cover detached from the upper staple. Minor to moderate soiling and toning. Staples rusted. Just a hint of dampstaining along the top edge of the interior. Good .

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Book number: 018002

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Americana

Various authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. November 15, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with pieces on the Rosebud Sioux Council addressing problems ahead; old intervillage games of the Papagos; a day at the Swinomish Reservation, etc. GOOD condition. Heavy dampstaining along the edges of the rear cover. Minor soiling, staining and toning. Just a hint of dampstaining along the top edge of the interior. Staples rusted. Good .

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Book number: 018270

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. January 15, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with pieces on whaling at Barrow; sand paintings of the Navajo; Native American music; livestock activities of the Pine Ridge Native Americans; a Sun Dance held by the Arapahoe Tribe, etc. GOOD condition. Minor soiling and toning, with some offsetting. Staples rusted. Good .

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Book number: 018488

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Americana

Various authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. May 15, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with pieces on views from the Cherokee Reservation; the Treaty of New Echota of 1836; on horseback through Ute country; the Turtle Mountain Reservation, etc. GOOD condition. Minor soiling and toning, with heavy offsetting along the fore edge. Staples rusted. Good .

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Book number: 018539

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. April 15, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with pieces on the Choctaw Indian [sic] Truck Trail; basket making among the Utes, etc. GOOD condition. Dampstaining along the edges of the front and rear cover, slightly affecting the first and last several pages. Minor soiling and toning, with offsetting along the fore edge. Staples rusted. Good .

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Book number: 018637

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn

Various Authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. January 1, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with pieces on the Sioux New Year's celebration; a visit to the Mescalero Apache Reservation; the Tule Indians of the San Blas coast; wildlife on the Crow Reservation; guideposts on Tonawanda Reservation, etc. GOOD condition. Dampstaining along the top edge, slightly affecting the first and last several pages. Minor soiling and toning, with offsetting along the spine. Staples rusted. Good .

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Book number: 018742

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn

Various authors

Indians at Work. A News Sheet for Indians and the Indian Service. December 1, 1936

Washington, Office of Indian Affairs, 1936. Wraps. Side stapled journal. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 51 pp. A few black and white photos throughout. Indians At Work was a publication that was started to show the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division. It was published from 1933 to 1945. This issue with pieces on foster care of Native American children in Michigan; Menominee Indian Mills; prehistoric methods of water conservation, etc. GOOD condition. Dampstaining along the edges of the front and rear cover, slightly affecting the interior. Minor to moderate soiling and toning, with offsetting along the edges. Staples rusted. Front and rear cover starting to detach from the rest of the book. Good .

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Book number: 019241

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Indigenous/Native American

Various authors

The Jewish Review. May 1911. Vol. II No. 7

London, George Routledge and Sons, 1911. Wraps. Single issue of this journal devoted to subject relating to Jewish history and Judaism. This issue includes articles such as: leading motives of modern Jewish history; the revolution in Turkey and Jewish activities in Palestine; the Free Jewish Organisation, III; astronomy in the Babylonian Talmud, etc. GOOD condition. Large tear, with other smaller tears to the front cover, as well as extensive chipping and tearing along the extremities. Rear cover with a jagged 1 ½ by 3 inch piece missing from the center fore edge. Minor toning. Good .

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Book number: 016234

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Noisbn Judaica