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This file consists of a brief newsletter published by the Portland Coalition for the Psychiatrically Labeled, a self-help support group for those experiencing mental illness. This issue contains a year to date calendar of PCPL events, information and news on subjects related to mental health, such as the development of liquid Prozac, and endorsements by members. Also includes a small selection of poems written by members. This is the June 1991 Issue, which is Volume 7 No. 2.

This file contains 4 separate pamphlets that were published by two companies; Advocators, based in Detroit, and Pacesetters, based in Philadelphia. The first pamphlet discusses black-on-black crime and how to reduce it, thus improving black communities. The second pamphlet discusses the way women are treated in modern society, the struggles they go through as a result, and offers solutions to ensure that women have the self-confidence that they need to succeed. The third pamphlet discusses the energy crisis, how it results from capitalism, and why it needs to be replaced with socialism. The fourth and final pamphlet takes a stance against welfare, instead arguing that people on welfare need to take responsibility for their own future. The first and third pamphlet include attributions to the Committee for Political Development. Publishing dates and author(s) are unclear.

This file consists of a pamphlet published by the Trade Unionists for Action and Democracy, which summarizes the National Trade Union Conference to Defend Affirmative Action. It discusses the benefits of Unions and Affirmative Action, and also draws attention to the case of United Steelworkers of America v. Weber, 443 U.S. 193, which was challenging the validity of affirmative action at the time. The pamphlet emphasizes solidarity of the working class in order to provide better opportunities for all in the future.

This file contains newsletters from the Affirmative Action Coordinating Center, a group formed in a joint effort from the National Conference of Black Lawyers, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the National Lawyer's Guild. The newsletter consists of relevant news regarding Affirmative Action in the United States, advocating for its continued use and expansion. One of the main driving factors behind this publication is the case of Regents of U. Cal-Davis v. Bakke, a supreme court case which affected affirmative action by deeming specific racial quotas to be unlawful, while upholding affirmative action in general. Editions included in this file are Volume 1, No.1 (November 1978) and Volume 2, No. 4 (April-May 1981).

Contained in this file are a series of newsletters sent out by the Connecticut branch of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, or AFL-CIO, the largest union federation in the US. Content consists of news on Connecticut union activity, reporting on the actions of politicians regarding unions, such as an article critical of the George W. Bush administration, and messages from AFL-CIO leadership. Additionally, there are a small number of political cartoons that also concern union related topics. Editions included in this file are the July 2003 issue, September 2002, May 2002, May 2001, and September 2001. These publications are not presented in chronological order within the file.

This entry consists of a large number of documents, from pamphlets to full-fledged reports, that relate to Africa, specifically South Africa and its period of apartheid. Notable objects include a 75 page report by the United Nations Centre against Apartheid, published in 1983, which indexes 575 publications from 1967 to 1982, and a report on Nixon's policy in South Africa by the Washington Office on Africa. The latter document discusses the interests held by the United States in South Africa, which are mostly economic, although there is some strategic importance as well. These interests were jeopardized by apartheid, which had international attention at the time, and posed a risk of weakening the US's position based on public opinion as well as the opinion of other African states. While there was no official announcement, the report states that Nixon adopted a plan that would more broadly support the nations of Africa, rather than focusing on South Africa. However, internal US documents cited by this paper point to only minor changes taking place in the relationship between the US and South Africa, mostly in terms of visibility of policies. Ultimately, the report determined that continued white rule in South Africa would benefit US interests, at the cost of the black population living there. Also present is a bibliography of works related to Apartheid with a focus on the African National Congress, a catalog of South African literature published by The Africa Fund, a list of titles relating to South Africa and Namibia that are present in the main library of Indiana University, a flyer promoting a boycott on entertainers who have visited South Africa, a letter advertising the Amandla music festival in Boston, and several other brief publications advertising events or listing information.

This file includes two brief newsletters sent out by The Africa Fund in 1994, as part of the Africa Fund: Perspectives series. The first consists of a speech by Salim Ahmed Salim, Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity, which was delivered at the White House. It celebrates the end of Apartheid, but encourages continuing support of the area. The second newsletter contains Nelson Mandela's speech before a joint session of the United States congress on October 6th, 1994. The Africa Fund merged with both the American Committee on Africa as well as the Africa Policy Information Center to form Africa Action in 2001. Editions included in this file are 1994 No. 1 and 1994 No. 2.

These news bulletins published by The Africa Fund covers news related to Africa and the activism taking place surrounding it. Selected topics include economic sanctions, lobbying efforts by members towards government officials, and meetings between US officials and African officials. The Africa Fund merged with both the American Committee on Africa as well as the Africa Policy Information Center to form Africa Action in 2001. Editions included in this file are No. (volume) 9, Issue 1 (Winter 2000), No. 8, Issue 1 (Winter 1999-2000)*, No. 7, Issue 1 (Winter 1998-1999), No. 5, Issue 1 (Summer 1996)*, No. 4, Issue 1 (Fall 1995)*, No. 3, Issue 2, (Fall 1994), No. 3, Issue 1 (Spring 1994), No. 2, Issue 1 (Spring 1993), and No. 1, Issue 1 (Spring 1992)*. These publications are presented in reverse chronological order within the file. * These issues are duplicated within the file, appearing two times in a row.

The African Agenda is a publication by the African American Solidarity Committee, an organization that sought to spread information regarding social, political, and economic developments in Africa. This issue discusses the potential repercussions of the recent coup in Portugal, which later became known as the Carnation Revolution, technological colonialism, and the rise of what is referred to as a "neo-colony" in Kenya, driven by a rise in industry while still under the influence of capitalist states. Also included are two speeches, one by Fidel Castro at the 4th Conference of Non-Aligned Nations, and one by Agostinho Neto, President of the People's Liberation Movement of Angola, in a talk at the University of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania. The edition of this file is Vol. 3, No. 3 (April-May 1974).

This publication, created by the African National Congress Women's Section, titled "Voice of Women" was originally published as a special issue on International Women's Year in 1975, with a particular focus on the World Conference of the International Women's Year. The publication discusses various issues related to women's rights in Africa, including life under apartheid for women and their families, women's emancipation, international disarmament, and the portrayal of women in media. Aside from articles on said issues, side panels are placed throughout that describe real stories of the treatment of African people living under apartheid.