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Black History Pamphlets Collection

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Table of contents

Series I. Black Life 1944-1979

Physical Description: 2 folders

Scope and Contents

Contains items reflecting everyday Black life, and its influence in all aspects of American and world culture.

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Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Yearbook: a mission education study guide. Nashville, TN. 1978-1979

Physical Description: 1 folderBox 1. Folder 1

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Becker, John. "The Negro in American Life: sponsored by the Council Against Intolerance in America," Julian Messner, Inc., New York. 1944

Physical Description: 1 folder

Series II. Black Rights 1947-1984

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"A transitional program for Black liberation" - adopted by the 23rd National Convention of the Socialist Workers Party. Merit Publishers, New York 1969

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"1979 draft resolution: the Afro-American struggle:" issued by the Central committee, Communist Party, USA April 7, 1979

Scope and Contents

Draft resolution issued "for pre-convention discussion" -- from the cover.

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"the Communist position on the Negro Question." New Century Publishers, New York 1947

Scope and Contents

Contains essays by noted contemporary thinkers, including William Z. Foster, Benjamin Davis, Jr., Eugene Dennis, and others

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Davis, Benjamin, J. "In defense of Negro rights." New York State Committee, Communist Party, New York January 1950

Scope and Contents

Item is printed version of Davis's testimony during the trial of the Communist Twelve, at Foley Square. Trial was one of a series of trials held during the Cold War, when Communists (including Davis) were accused of violating the Smith Act.

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Dix, Carl. "Jesse Jackson: the 'right stuff' for U.S. Imperialism." RCP Publications, Chicago, IL ca. 1984

Scope and Contents

Communist critique of Jesse Jackson and his plans for the Middle East if elected President.

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Harris, Cleveland O. "Freedom Destination Corps USA 1961

Content Warning: Item cover contains drawing of graphic violence by gang against Black person.

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Lyons, Re. Daniel, S.J. "Right or wrong (The Negro today and Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker." Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, Indiana. 1962

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Winston, Henry. "Negro-White unity." New Outlook Publishers, New york February, 1967

Series III. Slavery 1942-1974

Physical Description: 3 folders

Scope and Contents

This series contains two works by noted scholar Herbert Aptheker on American slavery, a subject of study for which he was renowned. One looks at the labor movement in the South, and how slavery fit into the overall picture, while the other is a critique of a then-popular book Aptheker thought was utterly incorrect in its analysis of slavery condition. The last item is an appreciation of American abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens.

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Aptheker, Herbert " The labor movement in the South during slavery." International Publishers, New York 1954

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Aptheker, Herbert. "Heavenly days in Dixie: or, the time of their lives" June/July, 1974

Scope and Contents

Reprinted from the June and July 1974 issues of Political Affairs.

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Lawson, Elizabeth. "Thaddeus Stevens: militant democrat and fighter for Negro rights." International Publishers, New York. 1942

Series IV. Economics 1970-1992

Physical Description: 3 folders

Scope and Contents

The items in this series deal with economic aspects of racism, and plans for progress. There is a pamphlet about Racism and the Workers' Movement, a reprinted article by Carl Dix on Black Capitalism, and a newsletter on the empowerment of Black Women.

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Griffin, Jim. "Racism and the workers movements." Philadelphia Workers Organizing Committee, Philadelphia 1970s

Scope and Contents

Two copies. One is original publication, second is provisional copy made for internal use only.

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Dix, Carl. "Carl Dix on Black Capitalism: a three-part series." Revolution Books, New York. 1992

Scope and Contents

Collects three essays from the Revolutionary Worker (November 15, 22, 29, 1992). Essays titled "A bloodsucker is a bloodsucker," "First time tragedy -- second time even worse," and "The Boozhwah hype and the real way out."

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"Black women: organizing for empowerment in the 21st century," Resist, Newsletter 231, Somerville, MA December 1990

Scope and Contents

Entire newsletter devoted to front-page article.

Series V. Noted Figures 1890-2018

Physical Description: 11 folders

Scope and Contents

This series contains pamphlets about a number of prominent Black Americans. The oldest item is a notice about the upcoming visit to Albany by Amanda Smith, a former slave who traveled throughout the world as a famous and well-received evangelist. Though the notice is undated, evidence puts its date at approximately 1890. There are several items about famous athlete, actor, singer, and political activist Paul Robeson. There is a q 1976 reprint of a 1950 pro-labor speech Robeson made to the National Labor Conference for Negro Rights. Also, there is a 1950 publication by a group formed to protest the seizure of Robeson's passport by the U.S. government, and advocating for its return to Robeson. There is also a graphic biography of activist C.L. R. James. The bulk of the items regard figures active in the turbulent 1960s and 1970s. Several documents pay tribute to slain activist Reverend Martin Luther King; there is a contemporary appreciation of Malcolm X; there is also a 1968 published interview with Black Panther Huey Newton while he was serving time for murder (the conviction was later reversed).

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Knight, Milton. "The young C.L.R. James: a graphic novelette." PM Press, Oakland, CA 2018

Scope and Contents

Biographical novelette of the activist's life.

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Gerasimov, G., et al. "Fire bell in the night," Novosti Press, Moscow 1968

Scope and Contents

Descriptions of incidents of Martin Luther King's life. Work began on this collection soon after King's assassination, and was published on the day of King's funeral.

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April 4th Committee. "International Day of Solidarity with U.S. Youth Fighting Rascism," New York 1975

Scope and Contents

Flyer for upcoming event, with form to contribute money or sponsorship.

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Citizens For an End to Racism, "Honor Martin Luther King, Jr." Richmond, Virginia 1970

Scope and Contents

Flyer for march for several causes, including equality in education and commitment to integration.

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Aptheker, Herbert. "Dr. Martin Luther King, Vietnam, and civil rights." New Outlook Publishers, New York 1967-06

Scope and Contents

Reprinted from May, 1967 issue of Political Affairs, a monthly journal of Marxist thought and opinion.

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Malcolm X. "Malcolm X on Afro-American history." Merit Publishers, New York 1967

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The Movement. "Huey Newton talks to The Movement." Students for a Democratic Society, San Francisco. 1968-08

Scope and Contents

Interview published while Newton was incarcerated.

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Robeson, Paul. "Forge Negro-Labor unity for peace and jobs: reprint of speech delivered at June, 1950 National Labor Conference for Negro Rights." Political Affairs Publishers Inc., New York 1976-04

Scope and Contents

Reprinted from April 1976 issue of Political Affairs magazine.

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Provisional Committee to Restore Paul Robeson's Passport. "The case of Paul Robeson's passport. New York 1950

Scope and Contents

Fact sheet prepared to inform public of how the U.S. government was treating Robeson. Sheet includes suggestions for offering support, and an order form to order more copies of the fact sheet. Item is encapuslated to prevent further tearing.

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National Ad Hoc Committee (in formation) To End the Crimes Against Paul Robeson. "A statement of conscience: an open letter to the entertainment industry." New York. 1978-01-11

Map Case Removal

Moved to maps case 4.

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Smith, Amada. "Cheery Christianity" YMCA, Albany, New York ca. 1890

Scope and Contents

Program announces arrival of Amanda Smith (1837-1915), billed as "the famous Colored Evangelist." She toured widely, typically coming to a city and conducting several services.

Series VI. Black Publications 1970-2018

Physical Description: 5 folders

Scope and Contents

This series contains a variety of journals, pamphlets, and comics dealing with Black America. A copy of The Black Politician from 1970 shows thinking on a number of contemporary issues, and a zine from 2018 gives and introduction to the Black Panthers. The two comic books in this series are notable for introducing Black superheroes into mainstream comics, one from 1979 and one from 1990.

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Shetterly, Will and Stone, Vince, "Captain Confederacy," no. 4, Epic Comics, New York 1992

Scope and Contents

Captain Confederacy presents an alternate-Earth universe in which the South won its independence in the Civil War, and the former United States now exists in multiple independent sections, each with its own superheroes. Holding is the fourth issue of Captain Confederacy storyline in which Captain Confederacy is embodied by Kate Williams, a Black woman. Notable for being one of the first mainstream comics to feature a Black superhero.

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Conway, Gerry (writer)."Testing of a hero." Justice League of America, v. 20, no. 173. DC Comics, New York December, 1979

Scope and Contents

Comic is notable for introduction of Black Lightning, the first Black superhero invited to join the established Justice League of America. In this issue, Black Lightning turns down the invitation to focus on crime in his neighborhood. In later issues he finally agrees to join.

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Mwaminifu, Muntu. "How to love a Black woman." Truth Publications, Houston, Texas 1980

Scope and Contents

Collection of Poems. Muntu Mwaminifu is also known as Thomas Meloncon.

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The Black Politician: a journal of current political thought. v. 1, no. 4. The Urban Affairs Institute, Los Angeles. 1970-04

Scope and Contents

The Black Politician was published quarterly (July, October, January, April) by the Urabn Affairs Institute. Longtime California politician Mervyn Dymally was the Editor-in-Chief.

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Green, Joseph E. "What happened to the Black Panther Party?" Microcosm Publishing, Portland, OR 2018

Scope and Contents

Zine is presented as Number 10 in the publisher's series: The CIA Makes Science Fiction Uninteresting.

Collection Contents

Series I. Black Life

Series II. Black Rights

Series III. Slavery

Series IV. Economics

Series V. Noted Figures

Series VI. Black Publications