Edited by
W.E.B. Du Bois, American, 1868 - 1963
Subject of
The Crisis, American, founded 1910
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
Illustrated by
Adams, John Henry Jr., American, 1880 - 1944
Written by
Fauset, Jessie Redmon, American, 1882 - 1961
Date
March 1912
Medium
ink on paper with metal
Dimensions
H x W: 9 3/4 × 6 3/4 in. (24.8 × 17.1 cm)
H x W (Open): 9 3/4 × 13 1/2 in. (24.8 × 34.3 cm)
Description
March 1912 issue of The Crisis Magazine.
The center of the cover features a portrait illustration of a woman in profile by John Henry Adams. The title across the top reads [THE CRISIS] followed by an illustration of a winged Egyptian prince and [A RECORD OF THE DARKER RACES]. Beneath this is printed [Volume Three - MARCH 1912 - Number 5]. Along the bottom is [ONE DOLLAR A YEAR] and [TEN CENTS A COPY]. There are two (2) staples on the spine. The back cover features a notice for field agents for the magazine and an advertisement for printer Robert N. Wood.
The interior contents include: [ALONG THE COLOR LINE / MEN OF THE MONTH / OPINION / EDITORIAL / THE DRAMA IN COLORED AMERICA I / NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE / A FEDERAL REMEDY FOR LYNCHING / THE BURDEN / HISTORIC DAYS IN MARCH / WHAT TO READ By Jessie Fauset]. In addition are advertisements, announcements, photographs and illustrations.
There are approximately 42 pages.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place printed
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Movement
Anti-Lynching Movement
Type
magazines (periodicals)
Topic
Advertising
Associations and institutions
Black Press
Business
Civil rights
Education
Housing
Literature
Lynching
Mass media
Poetry
Race relations
Social life and customs
Social reform
Theatre
Theatre companies
U.S. History, 1865-1921
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.97.14.3
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aa371455-85aa-4302-9581-84d672800cb6

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