Harriet Muhammad West Coast Representative of "Muhammad Speaks" Will Discuss: The Muslim Movement [... ] Handbill/Flier

Los Angeles, Muhammad Speaks/Nation of Islam, Publisher, 1964. Unbound. No place or date, Los Angeles, 1964. Single sheet, 8 ½ by 11 inches. Text repeats twice, indicating this was meant to be cut into two small handbills. The flier advertises a discussion held by Harriet Muhammad, a columnist for Muhammad Speaks (the newspaper for the Nation of Islam). Held at the Salem Baptist Church in Los Angeles on Sunday July 12th, the discussion covered topics including: "the Muslim Movement, the power structure and the Civil Rights Movement;" "Messenger Elijah Muhammad;" "Separation vs. Integration;" and "Proposals of the Nation of Islam." GOOD condition. Large dampstain diagonally affecting the right half/third of the paper. Minor soiling and edgewear. Good .

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Book number: 018728

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn African American Black Studies

Harvey and Haviland's Island Belle Tobacco Paper Advertisement

New York, Harvey and Haviland, presumed Publisher. Unbound. no date, presumed late 1800s. Single sheet, paper stock, perhaps clipped from something else. Roughly 4 ¼ by 3 inches. Printed on a single side only. Ad for an obscure brand of tobacco, featuring the side profile of a young woman. The company was apparently located on 10 Fulton Street in New York. GOOD condition. Edges unevenly cropped, with some creasing, minor soiling and toning. Small chip missing from the upper right corner. Good .

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Book number: 021272

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Historical Records Survey. American Portraits Found in Massachusetts Volume I and II, Complete. 1620-1825

Boston, MA, Historical Records Survey Works Progress Administration, Publisher, 1939. Wraps. Printed blue wraps, with blue cloth tape binding. 572 pp. between the two volumes. No illustrations. An annotated survey/inventory of portrait paintings held in various places in Massachusetts, arranged alphabetically by subject. Lists artist, where held and other information. Typed gift letter from the Works Progress Administration tipped in at the front of the first volume. GOOD condition. Ex-library with a spine label on volume 2. No other treatments present. General toning, minor soiling, scuffing and creasing to the covers. Some superficial peeling to the paper at a few spots on the covers. Good .

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Book number: 019685

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Reference Art

Hurricane Carol Damage Photos. 1954 Attleboro, Massachusetts

No Place, No publisher, 1954. Spiral Bound. 8 roughly 4 by 6 inches black and white photos bound with a plastic comb binding by Alves Photo Service in Braintree, Massachusetts. A handwritten note on the inside front cover indicates the photos depicted the moving of a 1500 ton press into Mossberg Steel (a manufacturer of tools). It appears Hurricane Carol struck while the press was being moved and an elm tree fell onto the press. Photos show before and after the tree fell. Hurricane Carol was a category 3 storm that struck New England in 1954, causing widespread damage. VERY GOOD condition. Minor wear along the edges. Very Good .

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Book number: 021842

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Photography

Illustrierte Karte Der Vereinigten Staaten Von Amerika

Convent Station, NJ, General Drafting Co. Unbound. no date, perhaps circa 1952. Single sheet, 33 ¼ by 23 ½ inches. A German language, color printed map of the United States, featuring small illustrations depicting points of interest, cultural items, places where crops are grown, natural resources, etc. Three small inset maps at the bottom depict rail lines, airline routes and major roads. Perhaps issued at the behest of the Department of State as a subtle counter to Soviet propaganda. The map was issued in many languages. GOOD condition. Horizontal and vertical fold creases present, as issued. Some wrinkling and creasing. Minor staining and soiling along the right side. A few tiny tears along the edges at the folds. Good .

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Book number: 021338

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Cartography

Indian Tents at Ammonoosuc Falls No. 402. Stereographic, Stereoscope, Stereoview Photograph

Littleton, NH, F.G. Weller, Publisher. Unbound. no date, perhaps late 1800s, early 1900s. Thick cardboard stock. 7 by 3 ½ inches. Stereoview of Ammonoosuc Falls in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. With a view of Greeley's Washbowl in the foreground and some tents in the trees in the background, although they do not appear to be Native American, but something perhaps for tourists. It appears several men are in the tent. Side by side photos. GOOD+ condition. Minor curling to the slide. General toning, some fading and very light soiling. Extremities a bit worn. Good .

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Book number: 020568

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Photography New Hampshire History

Instantaneous Marine, Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts Stereographic, Stereoscope, Stereoview Photograph

New York, Surdam and White, Publisher. Unbound. no date, perhaps 1870s. Thick cardboard stock. 7 by 3 ½ inches. Stereoview of boats in Pigeon Cove in Massachusetts, with a small group of men and women looking out from the shore. Number 540 in the Gems of American Scenery series. GOOD condition. Minor to moderate soiling and some staining to the photos, with general toning. Extremities scuffed and worn. Minor foxing to the reverse. Good .

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Book number: 021058

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Photography

John F. Kennedy Inaugural Ball Account in Letter

No Place, No Publisher, 1961. Unbound. John F. Kennedy Inaugural Ball Account in Letter. Two pages, printed on single sides only. Thin yellow paper, presumably a copy of the original, produced at the same time as the original, as the previous owner seemingly kept copies of all correspondence. From an executive of a very large international insurance firm (name of owner and firm withheld for privacy). The previous owner saved these items for an apparent planned scrapbook, mounting most on paper with either glue or staples. The owner was a highly placed executive in an insurance company, and travelled throughout the world extensively. They were active in politics through donations and fundraising, and it appears their family was friendly with the Roosevelts, especially Eleanor Roosevelt. The previous owner's work for the insurance company led them to meet with various heads of state worldwide, including US government officials. Some of the people associated with this firm were also involved in World War II activities, including financing the Flying Tigers in China, as well as work for the OSS, using knowledge gained from insurance work. While we have not found any direct connection to intelligence work by this owner, their ties to those who did are strong. (NB: we are starting the process of cataloguing four boxes of material from this individual, both personal and business correspondence. More information on the collection available on request). Previous owner is the same as the above item. This letter, dated January 24, 1961, details their arrival back in New York, to who is presumed to be their spouse. After a few paragraphs about family matters, the letter describes the owner's efforts to an inauguration event at the Statler Hotel/National Armory that was made extremely difficult by a bad snowstorm. Mentioned are performers such as Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, Nat King Cole and others. The author then mentions attending one of five inaugural balls, stating it was much like the Eisenhower Inaugural Ball but more crowded. Apparently, Jackie Kennedy was too tired at this point to attend, but JFK was "full of fire." The letter goes on with details about guests/friends, and other personal matters. GOOD condition. Two binding holes punched at the top edge. Minor wrinkling. Pencil initials at the top of the first page. Good .

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Book number: 019792

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Knights of Pythias Triangle Dangle Badge/Medallion. With Image of Worried Parents in the Room of a Bedridden Child

No Place, No Producer. Unbound. Knights of Pythias Triangle Dangle Badge/Medallion. With Image of worried parents in the room of a bedridden child. No producer, place or date. Perhaps late 1890s, early 1900s. Silver colored metal. Each side approximately 2 ¼ inches in length. Badge has the above mentioned illustration, as well as the initials FBC & L at the corners. Reverse blank. The Knights of Pythias is a secret fraternal organization founded in 1864. GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy uneven tarnishing, rubbing and scuffing to the piece, with some soiling. Hanging loop broken off and missing. Slight warping to the metal, with a few small dings along the edges. Good .

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Book number: 019622

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Land-Lord's Chapter 2 Motorcycle Club, Trenton, New Jersey Event Flyer

Trenton, NJ, Land-Lord's, presumed Publisher, 1978. Unbound. Single sheet, 8 ½ by 12 1/8 inches. Thin paper stock. Printed on a single side only. A flyer for a disco and awards event held by the Land-Lord's Chapter 2 Motorcycle Club in Trenton, New Jersey on December 9th, 1978. With an upper center illustration of what is presumed to be the club's emblem. The event featured a disco, raffles for money and ½ gallons of alcohol, awards for most represented club, farthest distance club, best dressed hog, best dressed chopper, etc. Unfortunately, not much could be found out about this club, except that they enjoyed disco and a funky good time. GOOD condition. Many horizontal and vertical fold creases present, with other wrinkling and creasing. Moderate soiling and some staining, especially to the reverse. Light general fading. Good .

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Book number: 020846

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers

[Lgbtq+ Club Ephemera] Pleasuredome at Club Townsend Pass

San Francisco, Club Townsend, Publisher. Unbound. no date, presumed mid to late 1990s. Single sheet, roughly 4 ¼ by 5 ½ inches. Printed on a single side only. A pass to Pleasuredome at Club Townsend, granting the holder free admission before 9 pm, or 1 for 5 bucks, 2 for 7 bucks. Hot men, hot music, hot times are also advertised, alongside an image of a topless man bursting forth from water. Pleasuredome originated at first as a Sunday night gay tea dance. This was complemented by Club Universe which hosted stars such as Grace Jones, Cyndi Lauper, the B-52s and Blondie, among others. Club Townsend was operated in the 1990s by Audrey Joseph, Bill Camillo and Les Dirks, with Ty Dakota joining Joseph after the deaths of Camillo and Dirks. Club Townsend closed in 2002. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor edgewear. Good .

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Book number: 020415

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn gay/lesbian Studies LGBTQ+

Lincoln Junior Club Button

Milwaukee, Schwaabs, Producer. Unbound. no date, perhaps late 1800s to 1925. Measures ¾ inches in diameter, and stands about ¼ inches tall due to its mounting backing. Metal with a heavy patina. A button perhaps issued as a promotion for clothing, or something else, featuring a bust of Lincoln and the words "Lincoln Junior Club." GOOD condition with heavy tarnishing/patina. Some scuffing. Good .

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Book number: 019887

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

[Logging] Pulling Logs in Mccloud River Lumber Co. 's MILL Pond. Stereographic, Stereoscope, Stereoview Photograph

New York, Underwood and Underwood, Publisher, 1902. Unbound. Thick cardboard stock. 7 by 3 ½ inches. Stereoview of mill workers standing on, or among, large logs being prepared for the McCloud River Lumber Company. Logs, buildings and a faint image of Mt. Shasta in California present. The McCloud River Lumber Company was established in 1896, as a means to harvest timber in a difficult location. A company town grew at the locale. Side by side photos. GOOD+ condition. Minor curling to the slide. General toning, some fading and very light soiling. Good .

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Book number: 020658

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Photography

C.B. Lovewell and Co. Manufacturers of Men's and Boy's Kip Boots, Brogans, Plow-Shoes, Etc. 1879 Price List Brochure

Boston, MA, C.B. Lovewell and Co. Publisher, 1879. Pamphlet. Single sheet, folded into four pages. 5 ¼ by 5 ½ inches. An advertisement and price list for a variety of boots and shoes made by C.B. Lovewell and Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, listing 26 items, with prices with and without buckles. The factory and salesroom was located at 71 Sudbury St. GOOD condition. Several horizontal and vertical creases present, with other wrinkles and creases. General toning. Minor soiling and staining. Good .

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Book number: 019159

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Lucky Lindbergh Coin. First Non-Stop Flight New York to Paris 1927 Commemorative Coin

New York. Whitehead and Hoag, Producer, 1927. Unbound. 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Goldish in color. A commemorative coin issued to celebrate Charles Lindbergh's nonstop transatlantic flight. With an image of the Spirit of St. Louis on one side and a bust of Lindbergh on the other. GOOD+ condition, not professionally graded. Minor scuffing and rubbing, with some tarnishing to Lindbergh's face. Good .

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Book number: 019350

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Aviation