Misc. Journals

RS.158

BRITISH JOURNALS

PAMPHIETS

. 1640 - 1800

Examples of historic British journals, pamphlets, speeches etc. The collection consists of miscellaneous examples and loose sheets, most in poor condition, torn and fragile. RS.158/

The British Appollo,

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18 Feb. - Apr. 1708

The British Journal Mar. - May 1723 The British. Nerchant or Commerce Preserved, london, Nos.29-34,74-76 1713
The British Mercury 5 Oct. 1711 Published by the Company of London Insurers

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london, 5 Dec. 1711
The English Mercury, london, published by authoritie for the prevention of false reports, 23 July copies.-,. Also notes and copies of letters to newspapers concerning the discovery that the English Mercury in the British Huseum was a forgery (ms. 19th cent.) 7 The Flying Post (single sheet)
the Postmaster, London, 9-11 Sept. 1712

The London Journal,

No.: 88 :1 Apr. 1721, No 162 No. Sept. 1722, No. 164, 15 Sept. 1722 13-16 Aug. 171 5

1 Sept. 1722,

The Medley, Londo n,

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RS.1591

10 Mercator

QL.Commerce
Retrieved, London 28 lIiB.y 1713 1661
11 Mercurius Caledonius, Edinburgh
Comprising the affairs now in Agitation in Scotland with a survey of Forraign Intelligence (8 pp).
The Observator, (loose papers)
London, June 1702 - Sept. 1704
13 The Weekly Journal of British Gazeteer, 19 Jan. 1723, 13 Apr. 1723
6 Jan. 1722, 14 Apr. 1722,
14 Miscellaneous pamphlets, speeches, etc. 17th & 18th cents. City of Norwich election case 1640 Siege of Limerick 1692 Case of Joseph Hussey of Cambridge 1698 The loss of Sir Cloudesly Shovel ND [17th cent] Union of England and Scotland 17m Union of Great Britain and Ireland 1800 Will of Peter the Great NO Address to Parliament concerning Will.iam Gregg convicted of high treason 17m Speeches of George I 1730, 1732 Address of Parliament concerning the treaty of VienD&. 1730 Pedlars in the City of London ~D. Verses at the Publick Commencement at Cambridge ND lA3tter from the Bishops of Scotland to the Bishops of England folD South Sea Company Proposals for an agreement between the Bank of England and the Company ND [18th cent] Odd pages from an early History.

15 Weekly Newes, London

31 Jan. 1606

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Execution of Guy Fawkes and other conspirators
Intelligencer. Passages in Parliament 29 Jan. - 5 Feb. 1648
and proceedings of the Army under H.E. Lord Fairfax 17 The Gazette No 431, London, 2 - 9 Sept. 1658 Death of Oliver, Lord Protector (2 copies)
RS.The~, London, Plague orders (2 copies)

6 July 1665

The London Gazette,

3 Sept - 10 Sept 1666

Account of Fire of London 20 The Dublin Journal, George Faultner (fastened on board with cord) 11 July Aug. 1739

APPLICATION FOR

19th ANNUAL MS. JUNETEENTH PAGEANT 2011
For more information contact: Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. Ms. Adriane Griffin 2460 N 6th St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 372-3770
THE MS. JUNETEENTH PAGEANT
Saturday, June 3, 2011 marks the eighteenth anniversary of the Ms. Juneteenth Pageant. We invite young women between the ages of 14 and 18 years old to participate in this competition. The Ms. Juneteenth Pageant is an opportunity to highlight the participants academic achievements, recognize their positive contributions to the community, feature their talents and present the young ladies in a formal African American tradition to the community. Each contestant must submit a completed application along with the following information: 1. A 250 word essay on the question; What does Juneteenth means to me? 2. Proof of age (copy of photo ID with date of birth) 3. A copy of your most recent report card (Applicant must carry a minimum of a 2.5 GPA)
Contestants will compete in the following categories: 1. Poise and Personality 2. Talent (Creativity and Performance) 3. Evening Wear (Afro-Centric w/essay reading) 4. Interview Questions **Contestants will be competing for $3000.00 in cash, prizes and scholarships. ** Ms. Juneteenth continues to serve as an exceptional role model for Milwaukees youth. During her reign, she promotes positive images through school appearances, and community events. Serving as a great source of pride to our youth striving to realize their potential as future leaders, the Ms. Juneteenth pageant provides a positive experience for all contestants.
PAGEANT RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CONTESTANTS MUST SUBMIT A 250 WORD ESSAY THAT FOCUSES ON THE THEME, WHAT DOEST JUNETEENTH DAY MEANS TO ME? ALL CONTESTANTS ARE REQUIRED TO UTILIZE THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE LIBRARY SYSTEM TO DEVELOP THEIR ESSAY. 2. CONTESTANTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TWO ESSAYS ON THE MILWAUKEE BRONZEVILLE COMMUNITY AND AN INDIVIDUAL WHO PLAYED A VERY IMPORTANT PART IN THE FREE SLAVERY MOVEMENT. 3. CONTESTANTS MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND SCHOOL ID. 4. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE MILWAUKEE COUNTY RESIDENT FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS. 5. CONTESTANTS MUST HAVE AN UPSTANDING REPUTATION IN THE COMMUNITY AND NOT INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES, HAVE NO LEGAL ISSUES PENDING, HAVE NO CONVICTIONS OF MISDEMEANORS OR FELONIES. 6. CONTESTANTS MUST NOT HAVE A CHILD OR BE EXPECTING A CHILD SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. APPLICANTS CANNOT BECOME PREGNANT DURING THEIR TITLE REIGN FROM 2011-2012. THIS WILL BE GROUNDS OF FORFEITURE OF HER CROWN AND THE FIRST RUNNER-UP WILL COMPLETE THE TERM. 7. CONTESTANTS ARE TO BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH. IF A MEDICAL PROBLEM CURRENTLY EXISTS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE PAGEANT COORDINATOR AND MAKE A NOTE OF IT ON YOUR APPLICATION. 8. CONTESTANTS ARE TO NOTIFY THE PAGEANT COORDINATORS IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR ISSUES THAT MIGHT AFFECT THE PAGEANT. 9. CONTESTANTS ARE TO SELL A MINIMUM OF $50.00 OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND/OR TICKET SALES. 10. ALL CONTESTANTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 2.5 OR HIGHER. 11. EACH CONTESTANT MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET AND HAVE THE WRITTEN CONSENT (SIGNATURE) OF THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE MS. JUNETEENTH PAGEANT. 12. ALL PAGEANT REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY. HOWEVER, IF AN EMERGENCY DOES ARISE, PLEASE NOTIFY THE PAGEANT COORDINATORS.

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13. SHOULD THERE BE ANY UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM REHEARSALS, YOU AUTOMATICALLY FORFEIT YOUR SPOT IN THE PAGEANT. 14. THERE WILL ONLY BE 10 CONTESTANTS COMPETING ON PAGEANT DAY. THE PROCESS OF ELIMINATION WILL BEGIN AT THE SCHEDULED REHEARSALS.
MS. JUNETEENTH PAGEANT APPLICATION
Name_______________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

Address ______________________________ City _______________ State ______
Zip Code _____________ Phone # ____________________________ Age _______
Date of Birth __________ Grade Level __________ Year of Graduation _______
GPA _______ Middle/High School _______________________________________ Physical Health: Excellent _______ Good _______ Poor _______
Any serious illness or disease: Yes _______ No ______ If yes, please explain, __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ What are your career ambitions? ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Why do you want to participate in the Juneteenth Pageant? _________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
List employer (if any) _________________________________________________ Have you won any previous titles? _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Any other awards _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
What are your hobbies? _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ List any special training you have in music, drama, art, etc. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ What talent will you perform in the talent competition (2 minutes allowed)? Vocalist ___ Poetry ____ Dramatic Reading ____ Dance ___ Instrumentalist ___ ________________________ Parents Name ________________________ Telephone # ________________________ Address ________________________ Emergency Telephone#

The undersigned hereby attest to the health, age and GPA of the above entrant as stated in this application and the answers to the questions are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand the rules and regulations and hereby give my daughter permission to compete in the Ms. Juneteenth Pageant.
________________________ Contestants Signature
_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
_______________________ Date
______________________________ Date