African American authors; African American intellectuals; African American political activists; Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963; Portrait photographs
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963;Presidential Candidates;Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1960
U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy delivers a speech at the Marquette University gymnasium. Kennedy is standing behind a podium and gesturing with his right hand.
Dukakis, Michael S. (Michael Stanley), 1933-;Marquette University;Presidential Candidates;Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1988
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis addresses a crowd at the Varsity Theatre. Dukakis is standing behind a podium and is gesturing with his right hand.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Sculptors -- United States; Volk, Leonard Wells, 1828-1895;
Alvastone resembling bronze, based on a plaster life mask and hands of Abraham Lincoln made in 1860 by American sculptor Leonard W. Volk. Both the mask and hands provided the models for many Lincoln statues by other sculptors, as well as life-size...
A funeral mourning badge made of black and white fabric, with a small portrait of Abraham Lincoln in the center of the badge. The white fabric is soiled and the image of Lincoln is spotted. The item is mounted in a small glass frame.
Collectors and collecting; Book collecting -- United States;
Image of Milwaukee resident Lester W. Olson, a collector of books and memorabilia about about President Abraham Lincoln, seated at a table with parts of his collection.
Collectors and collecting; Book collecting -- United States;
Image of Milwaukee resident Lester W. Olson, a collector of books and memorabilia about about President Abraham Lincoln, seated at a desk with parts of his collection.
Collectors and collecting; Book collecting -- United States; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865;
Image of Lester W. Olson, a collector of books and memorabilia about President Abraham Lincoln, seated at a desk in his residence. Olson is surrounded by his Lincolniana collection. A caption, "Room Full of Lincoln," is printed in the upper right...
Banners; Campaign insignia; Political campaigns -- 1860-1870; Wide-Awakes (Organization)
Political banner used at campaign rally in Springfield, Illinois, on August 8, 1860, by members of the Wide Awake club from Farmington (a village in Perry County later renamed Campbell.) Unidentified blue fabric, probably silk, with white capital...
Banners; Campaign insignia; Political campaigns -- 1860-1870; Wide-Awakes (Organization)
Political banner used at campaign rally in Springfield, Illinois, on August 8, 1860, by members of the Wide Awake club from Farmington (a village in Perry County later renamed Campbell.) Unidentified white fabric, perhaps cotton, with blue capital...
Hildegarde holds a kitten as she sits on the back porch. She is dressed for Easter Sunday. A grass covered yard and the backs of neighboring houses are visible behind her. The photograph was taken by her sister "Honey."
Hildegarde poses for a publicity photograph. She is wearing a black dress and long black gloves. On the back of the photograph she has written "I had forgotten my slip when I had this taken-- and you can notice that, yes?"
Close up publicity photograph of Hildegarde wearing a dark blouse with a decorative pin. Her hair is pulled up in the back and she is wearing a feathered hat.
Dean, Howard, 1948-; Edwards, John, 1953 June 10-; Kucinich, Dennis J., 1946-; Sharpton, Al; Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 2004; Campaign debates -- United States; Presidential candidates -- United States; Marquette University
Democratic presidential candidates Dennis Kucinich, John Edwards, Al Sharpton, and Howard Dean stand on stage after the 2004 Democratic Presidential Debate in the Alumni Memorial Union.
Promotional card for Hildegarde when she was performing in Cannes, France. The card consists of a collage of images depicting Hildegarde singing and playing the piano. White letters on the lower right portion of the card spell out the word...
Hildegarde stands in Central Park with her sister and their mother, Ida Jermain. Hildegarde and her mother are dressed in fur wraps, and Hildegarde is wearing a fur lined hat. The park, including the edge of a pond are visible behind them.
Hildegarde poses with actress and impersonator Florence Desmond. Each of the women hold an end of Hildegarde's signature handkerchief. Both women are wearing long gloves and strapless gowns. Hildegarde's satin gloves are decorated with pearls. The...
Hildegarde smiles as she stands on stage holding a vase of flowers. She is dressed in a flower print dress without gloves. A piano is visible to the left of the photograph. Some members of the audience can be seen in the background.
Hildegarde stands with her manager Anna Sosenko. Both women wear dark dresses and are holding a bouquet of flowers. Hildegarde is wearing a light colored hat and gloves and is clutching a sequined purse under her arm. Art work hangs on the wall...
Hildegarde and her mother, Ida Jermain, sit in front of a flocked Christmas tree. Surrounding the tree, and on the couch behind them are gifts and decorations. Hildegarde is dressed in a turquoise skirt and red and pink blouse. The two women sit...
Hildegarde poses for a publicity photograph while seated in a chair. She is wearing a black dress, long black gloves, pearls, a fur wrap, and a feathered hat.
Dean, Howard, 1948-; Edwards, John, 1953 June 10-; Kerry, John, 1943-; Kucinich, Dennis J., 1946-; Sharpton, Al; Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 2004; Campaign debates -- United States; Presidential candidates -- United States;...
Democratic presidential candidates John Kerry, Dennis Kucinich, John Edwards, Al Sharpton, and Howard Dean stand on stage after the 2004 Democratic Presidential Debate in the Alumni Memorial Union. John Edwards is pointing to a member of the crowd...
Hildegarde seated on a piano bench as she plays the piano. She is wearing short sleeved polka dot dress and glasses. On top of the piano sit a lamp, sheet music and a handkerchief.
Hildegarde performs on stage at the Plaza Hotel. She is wearing a floral print dress and long white gloves. Her right arm is outstretched to the audience as she holds the microphone and a handkerchief in her left hand. Band members and a grand...
Hildegarde introduces Alice Faye during a performance at Carnegie Hall. Hildegarde is wearing cream colored pants and a sequined cream colored blouse with long gloves. She is holding the microphone and a handkerchief in her left hand. Behind the...
Hildegarde poses for a photograph during her 89th birthday party. The chocolate cake on the table in front of her is decorated with hearts and reads "Doin' Fine at 89." She is wearing a gold blouse with a black jacket.
Hildegarde and big band leader Tommy Dorsey stand in front of a microphone. The two are turned to each other and smiling. Dorsey is dressed in a suit and tie. Hildegarde is wearing a dark dress with light colored ovals. She is wearing a wide...
As part of her preparation for a publicity photo shoot Hildegarde gets advice from Mr. John about how to wear her fur stole. Wearing the stole, a fur hat, and long gloves, she sits at a dressing table and looks in the mirror. Mr. John, wearing a...
Hildegarde is dressed in a pink satin gown with long pink satin gloves. She is standing in what appears to be a living room. To her left is the edge of a cream colored couch and an end table with a framed photograph. Behind her is a second end...
Dean, Howard, 1948-; Edwards, John, 1953 June 10-; Kerry, John, 1943-; Kucinich, Dennis J., 1946-; Sharpton, Al; Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 2004; Campaign debates -- United States; Presidential candidates -- United States;...
Democratic presidential candidates John Kerry, Dennis Kucinich, John Edwards, Al Sharpton, and Howard Dean stand on stage after the 2004 Democratic Presidential Debate in the Alumni Memorial Union. The stage and podiums are visible behind them. To...
Hildegarde poses for a photograph dressed in a purple dress, and long purple gloves. She is wearing a matching purple jacket which she holds open to reveal a dark pink inner lining. A framed painted portrait of herself hangs on the wall behind her.
Antinuclear movement -- United States; Catholic Worker Movement; Civil defense drills -- United States; Day, Dorothy, 1897-1980; Pacifism -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church; Peace -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church; Radicals -- United...
Dorothy Day picketing at City Hall Park, New York City, April 17, 1959. prior to her arrest for protesting the mandatory "Operation Alert" civil defense drill. It was her fifth and final arrest for refusing to participate in the annual event.
Antinuclear movement -- United States; Catholic Worker Movement; Civil defense drills -- United States; Day, Dorothy, 1897-1980; Hennacy, Ammon, 1893-1970; Pacifism -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church; Peace -- Religious aspects -- Catholic...
Dorothy Day (far right), Deane Mowrer (to her right), Ammon Hennacy (fourth from left), and others seated on a park bench at Washington Square Park, New York City, on July 20, 1956, in protest of the mandatory "Operation Alert" civil defense drill....
Color plate depicting an American bald eagle holding a bundle of arrows in his left talon and an olive branch in his right. Above the eagle are the words " Army Navy" separated by a World War I-era dough boy. Below the eagle is a sailor and the...
Three-page leaflet distributed by New York Catholic Workers for their June 15, 1955 protest against mandatory participation in the city's civil defense drill. The names of Dorothy Day and Ammon Hennacy appear on the leaflet.
Color plate from World War I depicting soldiers in combat. The soldier in the forefront prepares to throw a hand grenade while his companions move forward with rifles and bayonets. The plate preceded the humor section of a student yearbook.
Letter from Dorothy Day to Deane Mowrer, a poet who had recently joined the Catholic Worker community. In the letter, Day discusses the upcoming protest against the madatory civil defense drill. Mowrer wrote a regular column for the Catholic Worker...
Antinuclear movement -- United States; Catholic Worker Movement; Civil defense drills -- United States; Day, Dorothy, 1897-1980; Pacifism -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church; Pacifists -- United States; Radicals -- United States;
Dorothy Day writing about her arrest in a letter to Jack English, a former member of the New York Catholic Worker community who assumed the religious name of Charles when he entered the Trappist order.
Antinuclear movement -- United States; Catholic Worker Movement; Civil defense drills -- United States; Day, Dorothy, 1897-1980; Hennacy, Ammon, 1893-1970; Pacifism -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church; Pacifists -- United States; Peace --...
Article written by Dorothy Day describing her experiences protesting the 'Operation Alert' civil defense drill. The protest resulted in the arrest of several protestors, including Day. The front page of the newspaper also displays an illustration...
Color plate of a dying soldier wrapped in barb wire, with Christ above. A printed banner reads "Greater Love Than This Hath No Man." The plate preceded the obituaries and portraits of servicemen from Marquette University featured in a student...