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Radical Members of the South Carolina Legislature

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Dusenberry, George W., American, died 1869; McKinlay, Whitefield J., American; Dickson, Elias Evander, American, 1832 - 1909; Wilder, Charles McDuffie, American; Hoyt, William R., American; Randolph, Benjamin Franklin, American, died 1868; Harris, David, American; Mays, James P., American; Jillison, Justus K., American; Lomax, Hutson J., American; Jackson, Benjamin Franklin, American; Thomas, William M., American; Webb, Henry W., American; Boseman, Benjamin A. Jr., American, 1840 - 1881; Tomlinson, Reuben, American; Wright, Jonathan Jasper, American, 1840 - 1885; DeMars, Francis, American; Brodie, William J., American; Hayes, Eben, American; Cain, Lawrence, American; Maxwell, Henry J., American, 1837 - 1906; Martin, James, American, died 1868; Cooke, Wilson, American; Miller, Franklin F., American; Rivers, Prince R., American, born 1825; Duncan, Hiram W., American; Boozer, Lemuel, American, 1809 - 1870; Smythe, Powell, American; Wright, John B., American; Moses, Franklin Israel Jr., American, 1838 - 1906; Saunders, Sancho, American; Nuckles, Samuel, American; White, John Hannibal, American, 1828 - 1878; Burton, Barney, American; Shrewsbury, Henry L., American; Mickey, Edward Charles, American; Henderson, James A., American; Hayne, Henry E., American, born 1840; Mobley, Junius S., American; Hutson, James, American; Sen. Nash, William Beverly, American, 1822 - 1888; Smith, Abraham W., American; Pettengill, Charles H., American; Hyde, John B., American; Lee, Samuel J., American, died 1895; Simons, William M., American; Chestnut, John A., American; McDaniel, Harry, American; Gardner, John, American; Stephen Atkins Swails, American; Perrin, Wade, American; James, Burrell S., American; Johnson, William E., American; Wimbush, Lucius, American; Hayes, Elliott Stannmore Jerome, American, 1848 - 1913; Farr, Simeon, American; Mead, John W., American; Thompson, Benjamin A., American; Rainey, Joseph H., American, 1832 - 1887

Medium: albumen and silver nitrate on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.2 x 6.4 cm)

Type: cartes-de-visite; albumen prints

Date: 1868

Description: A composite photograph of the allegedly radical members of the South Carolina legislature. The photo is titled beneath the image, and print appears at bottom. There is also text printed on the back listing the last names of the sitters along with the designation "white" or "colored."

Topic: African American; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Race relations; Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2008.9.29

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pinback button for the BET's celebration of Barack Obama's Inauguration

Created by: BET Networks, American, founded 2001
Subject of: President Barack Obama, American, born 1961

Medium: plastic and metal
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (8.9 x 6.4 cm)

Type: buttons (information artifacts)

Place depicted: National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 2009

Description: A rectangular pinback button from the festivities on the National Mall for the inauguration of Barack Obama. The button features a quote superimposed over an image of Obama. Additional text at the bottom of the button gives details about the celebration.

Topic: African American; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donated by Chris Usher

Object number: 2009.20

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Hand-painted banner for Obama presidential campaign

Created by: Hess, Elizabeth, American
Subject of: President Barack Obama, American, born 1961

Medium: cotton (fiber) and acrylic paint
Dimensions: H x W: 58 x 108 1/2 in. (147.3 x 275.6 cm)

Type: banners

Place made: New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America

Date: 2008

Description: Dark blue cotton fabric with white acrylic painted lettering; banner was modified after 2008 Election results to include white cotton patch with blue ink; white cords present to hang from top corners.

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elizabeth Hess

Object number: 2010.33

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Textiles; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Poster supporting the Poor People's Crusade made by SCLC

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1977-1997

Description: A black ink on orange poster board handmade poster. The poster reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / Feed The Hungry / Clothe The Naked / Housing For The Homeless / 000 Street / Anywhere, USA].

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil Rights; Housing; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Poster supporting the Poor People's Crusade made by the SCLC

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of: Rev. Dr. Lowery, Joseph Echols, American, born 1921

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1977-1997

Description: A Southern Christian Leadership Council handmade poster. The front has orange ink on white poster board that reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / "Feed The Hungry / Clothe The Naked" / Housing For The / Homeless / Joseph / Lowery / SCLC-President]. The back of the poster has a blue writing that reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / The Streets Are / Not [underlined] / A Good].

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil Rights; Housing; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.2

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Exhibition: A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Poster supporting women and justice made by SCLC

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1968-1990

Description: A handmade poster board with print in red and black ink that reads: [sclc/Women / JUSTICE].

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil Rights; Justice; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.3

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Handmade SCLC poster supporting justice

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of: Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968; Rev. Dr. Lowery, Joseph Echols, American, born 1921

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 24 x 19 7/8 in. (61 x 50.5 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1977-1997

Description: A black ink on a red-orange poster board with a small picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the top left and Joseph Lowery at the top right. The poster reads: [SCLC / INJUSTICE / Anywhere... / a threat to / JUSTICE / EVERYWHERE / M. L. KING].

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Justice; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.4

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Exhibition: A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Poster supporting the Voting Rights Act made by SCLC

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 21 3/4 x 27 7/8 in. (55.2 x 70.8 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1968-2006

Description: A handmade poster of orange, black, and red ink on white poster board. The poster reads: [EXTEND THE VOTING / RIGHTS ACT / S.C.L.C.]

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil Rights; Justice; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.5

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Poster supporting the Chinese student movement made by SCLC

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1989-1994

Description: A handmade poster of black ink on white poster board. The poster reads: [SCLC / Supports / the / Chinese / Student Movement]. Chinese characters are featured on the left side of the poster.

Topic: African American; Activism; International affairs; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.6

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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SCLC contribution can

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of: Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968; Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990; Hollins, Billy, American

Medium: tin , ink on printing paper
Dimensions: H x W x D: 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 6 in. (7.3 x 7.3 x 15.2 cm)

Type: cans

Place depicted: 334 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968-1977

Description: An SCLC donation can. The can is made of tin and is wrapped in white paper. The paper has a black and white image of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ralph David Abernathy and text that reads: [I Gave] above an address. There is a slot at the top of the can for the donations.

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil Rights; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.7

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Exhibition: A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pen used by Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the 1965 Voting Rights Act

Created by: Esterbrook Pen Company, American, 1947 - 1967
Used by: President Johnson, Lyndon Baines, American, 1908 - 1973

Medium: chrome steel and acrylic
Dimensions: H x W: 6 1/4 x 1/2 in. (15.9 x 1.3 cm)

Type: fountain pens

Place used: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1965

Description: 2010.45.1a: A pen with a silver-colored nib, black grip, and clear barrel. "The President - The White House" is molded into the clear handle in white lettering.; 2010.45.1b: Black ink on paper, a copy of S. 1564, an act to enforce the fifteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and for other purposes. The act was passed August 6, 1965.; 2010.45.1c: Black ink on paper, a copy of H.R. 6400, a bill before the House of Representatives that purports to enforce the fifteenth amendment of the U.S. Constitution.; 2010.45.1d: A magazine clipping showing an image of Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act; The four items were originally framed together in a commemorative display.

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Law; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Race discrimination; Race relations; Segregation; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.45.1a-d

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Exhibition: Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Organizing Manual No. 2

Created by: Rustin, Bayard, American, 1912 - 1987; Robinson, Cleveland, Jamaican, 1914 - 1995

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 8 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. (21 x 12.4 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1963

Description: A pamphlet, black print on yellowed paper. The text reads: [Final Plans for the MARCH ON WASHINGTON FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM].

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Local and regional; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.45.3

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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"Liberator" broadside advertising a bus trip to the 1963 March on Washington

Created by: Liberator Magazine, 1961-1971, American, 1961 - 1971

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

Type: broadsides

Place depicted: New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America; Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1963

Description: Blue print on yellowed paper. At center, a drawing of a bus. The text reads, "RIDE WITH THE LIBERATOR IN THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 1963."

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Local and regional; Transportation; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.45.5

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Jim Crow in Uniform

Published by: New Age Publishers, American
Written by: Jones, Claudia, American, 1915 - 1964

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in. (19.5 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1940

Description: Black ink on yellowed paper, a drawing of young black men in helmets with guns over their shoulders with the title at the top left.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Mass media; Military; Politics (Practical); World War II

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Black Workers and the Class Struggle

Published by: New Outlook Publishers, American
Written by: Proctor, Roscoe, American, born 1921
Subject of: Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (22.5 x 14.5 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1972

Description: A pamphlet written by Roscoe Proctor. The pamphlet has brown ink on yellowed paper. The front cover features the text: [Black Workers and the Class Struggle / Roscoe Proctor/ 45¢]. Beneath the text is a depiction of black steel workers and protesters holding signs demanding fair employment practices. The interior contains thirty-seven pages of text, a political advertisement for the communist ticket for the 1972 presidential election, and advertisements for other communist publications. The back cover features an advertisement for New Outlook Publishers.

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Labor; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.10

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Black Nationalism and Socialism

Published by: Pathfinder Press, American
Written by: Breitman, George, American, 1916 - 1986; Novack, George, American, 1905 - 1992

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 11/16 x 5 7/8 in. (22 x 15 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1968

Description: Two copies [2010.55.11.1 and 2010.55.11.2] of pamphlet featuring articles by George Breitman and George Novack. The cover of the pamphlet features white text on a green-and-black tiled background. The interior consists of thirty-one pages for the two articles titled: "The National Question and the Black Liberation Struggle in the United States" and "Malcolm X, Black Nationalism, and Socialism." The back of the pamphlet features a list of other books and pamphlets published by Pathfinder Press.

Topic: African American; Mass media; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.11.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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The Negro People in the Struggle for Peace and Freedom

Published by: New Century Publishers, American
Written by: Davis, Benjamin Jefferson Jr., American, 1903 - 1964
Subject of: Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in. (19.5 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place made: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1951

Description: A pamphlet written by Benjamin J. Davis. The front cover contains white text on a gray background and a picture of Davis in the bottom left. The interior consists of twenty-three pages of a report to the 15th convention of the communist party. The back cover features an advertisement for New Century Publishers.

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1945-1953

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.12

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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The Path of Negro Liberation

Published by: New Century Publishers, American
Written by: Davis, Benjamin Jefferson Jr., American, 1903 - 1964
Subject of: Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (19 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place made: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1947

Description: A pamphlet written by Benjamin J. Davis. The front cover consists of white and black text on a black and patterned background. The interior contains twenty-two pages. The back cover features an advertisement for New Century Publishers.

Topic: African American; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1945-1953

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.13

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Life Begins with Freedom

Published by: New Age Publishers, American
Written by: Winston, Henry, American, 1911 - 1986
Subject of: Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (19 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place depicted: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1937

Description: A pamphlet written by Henry Winston. The front cover contains black print on yellowed paper. Text on the cover reads: [Life Begins With Freedom / By Henry Winston / 5¢]. Below the title, there is a black and white photograph of Winston. A handwritten inscription in blue ink reads: [1937]. The interior consists of thirty-nine pages of text and a few photographs. The back of the pamphlet features an advertisement for New Age Publishers.

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Freedom; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.14

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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The War and the Negro People

Published by: Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930
Written by: Ford, James W., American, 1893 - 1957

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. (20 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1942

Description: Pamphlet consisting of black print on discolored paper. Title reads [THE WAR / AND THE / NEGRO / PEOPLE / BY JAMES W. FORD].
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; International affairs; Mass media; Politics (Practical); World War II

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.15

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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