Carlotta Walls LaNier, is a member of the Little Rock Nine, the nine African American students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.

LaNier despite going through many hardships, is the first Black woman to graduate from Central High School. Her words are captivating including the little known fact that her home was bombed as well.

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Elizabeth Ann Eckford, is a member of the Little Rock Nine, the nine African American students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.

On September 4, 1957, Eckford unfortunately arrived that day alone and a mob was waiting for her. She details the horrific experience in the enclosed photo essay, written in her hand.

Additionally, we have included an important video link.

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Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, known to the world as Mother Teresa, became the founder of the Missionaries of Charity. This religious congregation expanded globally, becoming a beacon of hope for the poor, sick, and destitute.

This document is rare because it is the oldest Treasury Secretary appointment in private hands.. It is consequential, coming on the heels of the Treaty of Ghent and the end of almost two decades of European hostilities.

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This document is very consequential as Abraham Lincoln writes to Major General George G. Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac at the time. “Major General Meade Army of the Potomac: I am appealed to on behalf of John Murphy, to be shot tomorrow. His mother says he is but seventeen. Please answer, A. Lincoln.” This led to a series of communications between the two.  Forbes magazine wrote an article on this document when TLHC acquired it.