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Articles 1261 - 1290 of 4246
Full-Text Articles in History
Bill From Strayer Brothers Furniture Company To Mary Hunter White (Mrs. I. A. White)
Bill From Strayer Brothers Furniture Company To Mary Hunter White (Mrs. I. A. White)
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Document: Bill from Strayer Bros. Furniture Co. to Mary H. White for a gold framed mirror. Date: November 2, 1944
News Clipping, Angel Of Mercy
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Newsclipping: Clipping regarding Eartha M. M. White, Angel of Mercy, appointed Colonel of the Women's Army of National Defense. Florida Tattler. Date: August 19, 1944
The Little Scottsboro Case, Robert Hughes Bennet
The Little Scottsboro Case, Robert Hughes Bennet
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Poem: "The Little Scottsboro Case," written by Robert Hughes Bennett, Miami, Florida. Poem was dedicated to Attorney McGill in honor of his legal victory in the Case. Palm Beach, Florida, March 9, 1942. Date: January 30, 1944
Letter From Robert Hughes Bennett To The Spingarn Medal Committee
Letter From Robert Hughes Bennett To The Spingarn Medal Committee
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Correspondence: Letter to the Spingarn Medal Committee from Robert Hughes Bennett, nominating S. D. McGill for the Medal Award. Date: January 19, 1944.
Lawton Leroy Pratt Funeral Program
Lawton Leroy Pratt Funeral Program
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Program: Funeral program in Memory of Mr. Lawton LeRoy Pratt. Date: December 13, 1943
Letter From Spessard Holland To Whom It May Concern
Letter From Spessard Holland To Whom It May Concern
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Correspondence: Letter from Spessard Holland, Governor of Florida, regarding endorsement of The Clara White Mission's work. Date: June 11, 1943
Uniform Burial Contract, War Department, E. B. Gregory
Uniform Burial Contract, War Department, E. B. Gregory
Holmes Funeral Home Bills and Correspondence, 1923-1943
Contract: Informal Invitation, Bid and Acceptance (Negotiated Contract), Informal invitation from E. B. Gregory, Major General, The Quartermaster General, Army Air Field Jacksonville, Florida, for caskets and funeral services that meet quality specifications; Date: June 9, 1943
Personal Correspondence On U.S. Naval Air Station Stationary, Al, Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Savaglio; January 28, 1943, Albert Michael Savaglio
Personal Correspondence On U.S. Naval Air Station Stationary, Al, Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Savaglio; January 28, 1943, Albert Michael Savaglio
Print Materials from the Richard Mette Collection
Personal Correspondence on U.S. Naval Air Station Stationary, Al, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Savaglio; January 28, 1943
Personal Correspondence On U.S. Naval Air Station Stationary, Al, Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Savaglio; December 14, 1942, Albert Michael Savaglio
Personal Correspondence On U.S. Naval Air Station Stationary, Al, Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Savaglio; December 14, 1942, Albert Michael Savaglio
Print Materials from the Richard Mette Collection
Personal Correspondence on U.S. Naval Air Station Stationary, Al, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Savaglio; December 14, 1942
Letter Inviting People To Open House In Honor Of Eartha White's Birthday At Old Folks Home
Letter Inviting People To Open House In Honor Of Eartha White's Birthday At Old Folks Home
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Correspondence: Letter from M. L. Stewart, Secretary of Board of Directors, Old Folks Home, announcing open house at the Home in honor of Eartha White's birthday. Date: November 8, 1942.
The Crisis, September 1942, Crisis Publishing Company
The Crisis, September 1942, Crisis Publishing Company
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
The Crisis, monthly publication by Crisis Publishing Company, Inc., official publication of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. See page 289 - Photograph of Eartha White, selected as one of the "First Ladies of Colored America". Date: September 1942
American National Red Cross Certification Card
American National Red Cross Certification Card
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Card: American National Red Cross card certifying Eartha M. White completed the standard course of instruction in First Aid, Jacksonville, Florida. Date: April 28, 1942.
News Release Regarding The Account Of The "Little Scottsboro Case", Spike Washington
News Release Regarding The Account Of The "Little Scottsboro Case", Spike Washington
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Press release: News release regarding the account of the "Little Scottsboro Case," Attorney McGill's defense of Charlie Davis, Walter Woodward, and Jack Williamson, and the Testimonial Banquet held in McGill's honor after winning the case. Written by Spike Washington and sent to the Associated Negro Associated Negro Press, Chicago, Illinois. Date: March 28, 1942.
The Crisis, January 1942, Crisis Publishing Company
The Crisis, January 1942, Crisis Publishing Company
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
The Crisis, monthly publication by Crisis Publishing Company, Inc., official publication of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This issue showcases African American business and society in Jacksonville, Florida. Date: January 1942.
Postcard From J. Earl Morse To Eartha M. White, J. Earl Morse
Postcard From J. Earl Morse To Eartha M. White, J. Earl Morse
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Correspondence: The Coronation of Miss Florida postcard from J. Earl Morse, to Eartha M. M. White (Jacksonville, Florida), thanking her for participating in the coronation of "Miss Florida". Date: December 6, 1941
Newsclipping, Negro Agencies Of Chest Take Care Of Many Homeless And Ill
Newsclipping, Negro Agencies Of Chest Take Care Of Many Homeless And Ill
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
News clipping: Clara White Mission is Clearing House for Charity Activates. Partial article regarding agencies helping homeless and ill populations in Jacksonville benefitting from the Community Chest, including several associated with the Clara White Mission. Local rental listings on back of article. Date: November 1, 1941
News Clipping, Negro Agencies Of Chest Take Care Of Many Homeless And Ill
News Clipping, Negro Agencies Of Chest Take Care Of Many Homeless And Ill
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Newsclipping: Article regarding Community Chest and other charities caring for homeless and ill people. Clara White Mission mentioned as clearing house for charity activities. Date: November 1, 1941
Postcard From Eartha White To Lucy Moore
Postcard From Eartha White To Lucy Moore
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Correspondence: Oil Gushers in Oklahoma postcard from Eartha White, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Miss Lucy Moore, Jacksonville, Florida. Date: July 28, 1941
Florida Tax Information Association, Inc.- Mrs. R. H. Walker, July 3, 1941, Florida Tax Information Association, Inc.
Florida Tax Information Association, Inc.- Mrs. R. H. Walker, July 3, 1941, Florida Tax Information Association, Inc.
Holmes Funeral Home Bills and Correspondence, 1923-1943
Correspondence: Non-profit, Non-partisan, non-political Florida Tax Information Association Incorporated, Jacksonville, Florida, encouraging attendance for public hearings regarding the Duval County 1941-42 Budget; Date: July 3, 1941
Celebration Of Fortieth Anniversary Afro-American Life Insurance Company
Celebration Of Fortieth Anniversary Afro-American Life Insurance Company
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
program: Fortieth Anniversary, July 1, 1941. Celebration was held at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Guest Speaker: Dr. J. E. Walker, President National Negro Business League and President Universal Life Insurance Company. Date: July 1. 1941
News Clipping: Summer School Classes At Clara White Mission Today
News Clipping: Summer School Classes At Clara White Mission Today
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Newsclipping: Article regarding summer school classes of the Clara White Mission Music School. Music classes sponsored by the University of Florida. Date: June 16, 1941.
Newsclipping, President Hits Discrimination In Selecting Defense Workers
Newsclipping, President Hits Discrimination In Selecting Defense Workers
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
News clipping: Article regarding President Roosevelt's reaction to accusations of discrimination and racism in defense industries. Reverse side, unrelated to the article: Classified advertisements. Florida Times-Union. Date: June 16, 1941
Coronation Of "Miss Florida" - 1941 Postcard
Coronation Of "Miss Florida" - 1941 Postcard
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Postcard: Printed on verso: The Coronation of "Miss Florida" Presented Annually in connection with "Florida Quartets on Parade," The State's Foremost Outdoor Musical Attraction at Jacksonville, Florida. J. Earl Morse, Promoter. Date: 1941
Directory, Fortieth Anniversary, Afro-American Life Insurance Co. 1901-1941, Afro-American Life Insurance Company
Directory, Fortieth Anniversary, Afro-American Life Insurance Co. 1901-1941, Afro-American Life Insurance Company
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
No abstract provided.
Menu: George Washington Hotel Thanksgiving Menu, Jacksonville, Florida November 28, 1940
Menu: George Washington Hotel Thanksgiving Menu, Jacksonville, Florida November 28, 1940
Print Materials from the Richard Mette Collection
The Thanksgiving dinner menu for The Rainbow Room, Hotel George Washington on November 28, 1940. It lists the entertainment and menu choices for the evening. “A New High in Entertainment – The Rainbow Room – Eddy Brandt, the Brandt brand of music featuring Margie Stuart, The Brandt Bad Boys and The Glee Club – 6 HOLLYWOOD STARLETS 6” Thanksgiving Dinner Menu: * Canape Anchovy, Seafood Cocktail, Supreme of Grapefruit and Orange au Cherry, Sea Cross Oysters on Half Shell * Chicken Noodle Soup, Southern Style Consomme Double Princesse * Hearts of Celery, Mixed Olives * Roast Young Turkey, Giblet Gravy, …
News Clipping, "Angel Of Mercy"
News Clipping, "Angel Of Mercy"
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
Newsclipping: Article concerning Miss Eartha M. M. White and her contributions, Florida Times-Union. Date: January 14, 1940
Pamphlet: The Lobster House On St. Johns River, Jacksonville, Fla; 1940'S-1950'S
Pamphlet: The Lobster House On St. Johns River, Jacksonville, Fla; 1940'S-1950'S
Print Materials from the Richard Mette Collection
Menu at the Lobster House on the St. John's River, Jacksonville, Florida 1940-1950
Newsclipping, The Chest Helps Him So He Helps The Chest
Newsclipping, The Chest Helps Him So He Helps The Chest
Eartha M. M. White Textual Material
News clipping: Article regarding George Brown posing for sketch benefiting the Community Chest, Jacksonville Journal. Article includes George Brown's history with the Clara White Mission. Information about Clara White and the Clara White Mission also included. Date: November 10, 1939
Burial Permit: Frazier, Rosa Lee Bailey, Holmes Funeral Home
Burial Permit: Frazier, Rosa Lee Bailey, Holmes Funeral Home
Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939
State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Rosa Lee Bailey Frazier, age not known. Undertaker: R H Walker (Holmes F.D.)
L. E. Hakes- Holmes Funeral Directors, July 28, 1939, L. E. Hakes
L. E. Hakes- Holmes Funeral Directors, July 28, 1939, L. E. Hakes
Holmes Funeral Home Bills and Correspondence, 1923-1943
Correspondence: Letter containing an ordinance proposal from Lynn E. Hakes, Councilman, 18th Ward, Jacksonville, Florida, regarding funeral processions. Typed on City of Jacksonville Legislative Department Letterhead. Date: July 28, 1939