Civil Rights

Photograph of Orchid and Leon Jordan

Three fourths length view of Orchid and Leon Jordan holding flag and standing behind Liberia, Africa display.
Civil Rights, Politics and Government, Elijah Washington Collection, Police Personnel, Liberia, Leon M Jordan, Orchid Jordan

Bill of Sale for two female and two male slaves in Clark County, Missouri (Page 1 of 2)

Bill of sale documents the transfer of ownership of two female slaves, Amy & Purlina, and two male slaves Henry & Armstard for $850.
Civil Rights, Slavery, Clark County MO

Bill of Sale for two female and two male slaves in Clark County, Missouri (Page 2 of 2)

Bill of sale documents the transfer of ownership of two female slaves, Amy & Purlina, and two male slaves Henry & Armstard for $850.
Civil Rights, Slavery, Clark County MO

Certificate of NAACP life membership to Reuben Street

Certificate of NAACP life membership to Reuben Street reads, "This certifies that Reuben Street is a Life Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, having paid the
Civil Rights, Organizations, NAACP, Reuben Street

Photograph of Moore house bombing aftermath

View of NAACP leaders Harry and Harriet Moore's home after a Christmas day bombing in 1951.
Civil Rights, Organizations, NAACP, Violence, Harry T Moore 1905-1951, Harriette V Moore 1902-1952

Photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Half length portrait of Martin Luther King Jr holding a document in hands. King's signature appears in the lower right corner.
Civil Rights, Martin Luther King Jr 1929-1968