Published by
Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
Written by
Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975
Subject of
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Date
ca. 1957
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 8 11/16 x 6 in (22.06 x 15.24 cm)
Description
This paperback booklet depicts a photograph of Elijah Muhammad at the center right margin of the cover. Next to the photograph is a red oval with white text that reads "The Supreme Wisdom." Beneath the oval, in green text are the words "By the Honorable Elijah Muhammad." On the cover's top right corner is a green oval with the words "Volume Two." On the top left corner is a red rectangle with a white star and crescent moon.
Statement
Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
Place made
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
booklets
Topic
Mass media
Nation of Islam
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.150.11.11
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5afc5ece1-5867-423c-99f8-0bac67d8172c

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