Sample of Catalog for Travelling Program8" x 8" B/W Picture Music critics hailed Marian Anderson as "one of the greatest singers of the century". Others called her the "greatest contralto in the world". Arturo Toscanini, the famous conductor, put it another way when he once said, "a voice like hers comes once in a lifetime." The voice of Marian Anderson had a special richness, broad range and an emotional depth which could move listeners to tears. (Al) George Washington Carver Watercolor Painting by Hubbard 08/01 George Washington Carver spent his life in a selfless search for the secrets of God’s growing things. He asked nothing for himself He gave his discoveries to mankind An agricultural chemist, Carver used his knowledge in a practical way, which profoundly affected the lives and fortune of both black and white in the Deep South, and in the entire nation. Carver spread the gospel of crop rotation; taught the uneducated the virtues of proper diet instructed them how to plow deep and to farm scientifically. But most important, he helped unseat "King Cotton" as the tyrant of the one-crop South.
Tom Molineux Staffordshire Fine Bone China "Dish" Made to the Order of the Marquis of Queensberry in 1811 Molineux born a stave in Georgetown, DC in 1784, reared in Virginia, was America’s first great bare knuckle fighter who won his freedom with his fists. Because of that initial victory, Tom Molineux (sometimes spelled Molyneux,) turned to a ring career and won himself a place among boxing’s immortals. He died in Galway, Ireland August 4, 1818.
Booker T. Washington Watercolor Painting By Hubbard 08/01 When Washington was 17, he left home to attend Hampton institute, in Hampton, VA. There he earned his bed and board while getting an education. Shortly after finishing at Hampton, he was offered a job at Tuskegee. After his death he was buried at Tuskegee. Today a bronze statue stands in his honor on the campus. The statue shows Washington removing the veil of ignorance from the eyes of Negro slaves. On the base of the statue is inscribed: "He lifted the veil of ignorance from his people and pointed the way to progress through education and industry."
Dr. Charles Richard Drew 8-1/2" x 11 B/W Picture Photographer Unknown Dr. Charles Richard Drew lived a short life but he left mankind an important legacy - the blood bank. A pioneer in blood research, Dr. Drew introduced the use of plasma on the battlefield, organized the world’s first mass blood project. Blood for Britain, and established the American Red Cross Blood Bank, of which he was the first director. Born and educated in Washington, DC, he attended Dunbar High were he earned the best all-around athlete in both his Junior and senior years. Drew finished Amherst College in 1926 and enrolled in McGill University Medical School in Montreal where his books began to take on more importance. He won two fellowships and was awarded his MD and Masters of Surgery degrees with top honors. In 1950, Dr. Drew was on his way to a medical meeting when his car overturned He was killed in the accident at age of 45.
Cassius Clay Life Magazine March 6, 1964 "The Greatest", heavy weight boxing champion. He was born in Louisville, KY, on January 17, 1942. He was stripped of his boxing title and sentenced to jail when he refused the military draft on religious grounds. He returned to the ring after the Supreme Court voted unanimously to overturn his conviction in 1971.
Muhammad Ali Life Magazine October 23, 1970 "Look out - he’s back" Muhammad Ali, new 28 prepares for his fight with Jerry Quarry in Atlanta. His behavior is different. The zany pre-fight antics, the poetry recitations, the extravagant predictions on how long his opponent will last are nowhere in evidence. His public mood is sullen, stern, almost frozen. "No more popping off no more boasting" he says. "I don’t want no more trouble. Just the fight with Quarry."
Ali vs. Frazier Poseable Figures "98 Timeless Legends" Starting Lineup The fully poseable figures of Ali vs. Frazier depicts what was probably Ali’s best performance after his boxing exile, Ali won by decision. The fight took place January 28, 1974, at Madison Square Garden, New York City. An original ticket stub is enclosed (A8) Booker T. Washington Half Dollar Silver "Coin" Designed by Isaac Scott Hathway The commemorative coin was issued to commemorate the ideals and teachings of Booker T. Washington. The reverse side has the legend from Slave Cabin to Hall of Fame. His log cabin birthplace is shown beneath. (A9) Carver - Washington Half Dollar Silver "Coin" Designed by Isaac Scott Hathaway This coin shows the conjoined busts of two prominent black Americans. Booker T. Washington a lecturer, educator and principal of Tuskegee institute. George Washington Carver an agricultural chemist who worked to improve the economy of the south. Money obtained from the sale of these commemoratives was to be used "to oppose the spread of communism among Negroes in the interest of National defense." (9B) Sergeant Joe Louis, U.S. Army Published as a Supplement of the Chicago Sun, October 11, 1942 Joe Louis a heavyweight boxing Champion was born May 13, 1914 in Lexington, AL. He held the title from, 1937 to 1949, the longest reign in the heavy weight division. Louis was the first black boxer to have all black managers. (10A) Billie Holiday 24" x 36" Print 1988-1989 Published by Pomegranate Designed by Tim Lewis Born Eleanora Fagan in Baltimore, MD, April 1 7. 1915 to teen-age parents. in 1953 Billie told a writer for Tan, "I know how the gin joints looks on the inside; I had been signing in after-hours joints, damp, smoky cellars, in the backs of bar rooms in an attempt to climb clear of the barrel." However, it was the small spots of Harlem that people like John Hammond, Paul Muni, Mildred Bailey and others heard her, encouraged her and got others to listen to her voice. Lester Young who blow pretty solos behind her, was the first to call her "Lady" because she refused taking customers money off tables, an old-established (frankly obscene) gin-mill custom. Lester later took the "Day" out of Holiday and that made her "Lady Day". (11A) Frederick A. Douglas Watercolor by Hubbard 05/01 Published 1883 Harpers Weekly Born in Tuckahoe, MD in 1817 and escaped from slavery in 1838. Douglas relentlessly fought slavery in the U.S.; lectured in Great Britain on slavery and its abolition. During the Civil War he advised president Lincoln on the possible role of Negro’s in the War. Douglas’s leadership and militant role as an abolitionist earned him the title "spokesman for his race."
Sojourner Truth Watercolor by Hubbard 08/01 Civil War Heroine and Abolitionist. Sojourner was born "Isabella" 1797 in Hurley Ulster County, New York. She was one of 12 children. In 1827 being separated from her husband and four children, and just before slavery was outlawed in the county. Isabelle along with her fifth child left her owner John J. Dumont, and walked miles to the home of Isaac S. Van Wagener, who gave her shelter and agreed to pay Dumont for her services. Beginning her pilgrimage in June, 1843 Isabelle said, "the Lord gave me Truth" and changed her name to Sojourner. At the 1852 second National Woman’s Suffrage Convention, held in Akron, Ohio, Sojourner saved the convention when she challenged the extensive praise given to the male intellect by visiting ministers. Crippled and old, she retired to a little home in Battle Creek, MI were she died in 1883.
Mammy Cookie Jar 11" x 7" McCoy A current collector of Mammy Cookie Jars, Whoopi Goldberg knows well the value of black cookie jars. The most common is its versions produced from 1930’s through 1957. (14A) Juan dePareja (1606-1670) 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas Printed by Reginald Wright 1972, Green Haven Prison Purchased from the slave market in Seville, Spain in 1623. Juan became the famous pupil of Velazquez. Although it was illegal for a slave to paint, Juan thrilled at the touch of a brush and responded to the canvas as if drawn by magic. At the age of forty his passion for painting could not longer be resisted, and he started a painting which he carefully keep hidden. In 1651 during one of King Philip’s visits to Velazquez’s studio the King noticed a painting turned towards the wall and insisted he be allowed to view it. dePareja thought this would be his death because Velazquez did not recognize this work of art, it was then at dePareja confessed that it was his own painting. (15A) "Who Can Spell Cream of Wheat" Copyright 1917 by COW, Co Printed by Edward V. Brewer The smiling face of Rastus, the Cream of Wheat chef who was once the most recognizable black man in America, has not changed. While dining in a restaurant in Chicago, Emery Mapes was struck by the pleasantly smiling face of a Negro waiter. He paid him five dollars for his picture. Thus the original (1925) Cream of Wheat trademark of the black chef gave way to the image that survives to this day on the product now owned by the Nabisco Company. (16A) Auction Poster 11" x l5" Poster Publisher Unknown March 1st 1849 "Having sold my farm and am leaving for Oregon territory by ox team, I will offer at public sale ... All my Ox Teams ... Six head of Fox Hounds ... 6 Negro Slaves."
Unknown Photo Photographer, Year and Location Unknown Photo depicts three slaves one woman and two men chained together around their necks.
The Original Fisk Jubilee Singers Printed 1873 by Edmund Havel In 1871, the pilgrimage of the Fisk Jubilee Singers began. Five years after founding their Alma Mater, the Jubilee Singers made there first concert tour. Fighting cold and starvation, shut out of hotels and scornfully sneered at, the magic of their songs kept thrilling hearts, until a burst of applause in the Congregational Council at Oberlin revealed them to the world. They sang across the land and across the sea, before Queen and Kaiser, in Scotland, Ireland, Holland and Switzerland. Seven years they sang, and brought back $150,000 to found Fisk University.
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True Blue 15" x 18" Print Artist Unknown Picture depicts a family pointing towards a soldier who is surrounded by three Presidents of the U.S.A., Washington, Lincoln and Wilson.
Lithograph 16"x21" By Afro Arts Inc 1970C The signatures along side of the female and male faces are those of Betty Shabazz, wife of Malcolm X and Jim Brown famous football player.
Malcolm X 16" x 20" Hand Painted Pastels Artist Unknown No matter where you walk Malcolm’s eyes will follow. Malcolm X, who was born Malcolm Little and latter adopted the religious name of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was a major Black Nationalist leader. Originally a follower of Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad, he later founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity.
"Micro" Puzzle Designed and Cut by Lawrence Kurt, Atlantic City, NJ The puzzle is hand cut from 1/8" baltic birch. it measures 2-1/4"x 2-1/4". There are 36 pieces. (24A) African American Women 23"x36" By Pomergranste Publications Picture shows photo and biography.
A gift from Okia and Tahj to Ralph (grand and great-grandfather on his 65th Birthday). (25A) Hand Painted Watercolor Artist Hall, Year Unknown The print depicts Booker T. Washington and a general overview of Tuskegee University and the house were he was born. Frederick Douglass and the place he learned to read. A beautiful young black girl holding the American flag and the scroll reading "Truth and Justice shall not fail work and wisdom shall prevail". And, Abraham Lincoln who signed Emancipation Proclamation, 1863.
Books Negro Makers of History By Carter G. Woodson, PhD 3rd Edition 1942 A century of Negro Migration the history of the Negro Church, the mind of the Negro as reflected in letters Negro, Orators and the Orations, Free Negro Heads of Families in the U.S. in 1830, and the Negro in Our History. The aim here is to facilitate the teachers’ task of preparing children to play their part creditably in this new age. (1B) Frederick Douglass By Benjamin Quarles 1942 This book is about one of the great men of all times. Frederick Douglass was an outstanding liberal advocating, among other reforms, woman’s suffrage, temperance, and practical education, in addition to his major cause, The abolition of the Negro Slave. (2B) American Negro In The World War By Emmett J. Scott 1919 The Negro in the great World War for Freedom and Democracy has proved to be a notable and inspiring figure. Negro Americans quickly recognized the fact that it was not be a white man’s war, nor a black man’s war, but a war of all the people living under the "Stars and Stripes" for the preservation of human liberty throughout the world. (3B) Up From Slavery An Autobiography of Booker T. Washington By Booker T. Washington 1901 Booker T. Washington tells his story, dealing with incidents in his life, "A Slave among Slaves", and the struggle for an education, anxious days and sleepless nights. (4B) Harriet Tubman By Earl Conrad 1943 The author has gathered information from scores of persons with the understanding and diverse assistance that was necessary in effecting this completed life story of Harriet Tubman. (5B) Life lines of Success The Future Development of The Colored American By Joseph R. Gay 1913 A practical Manuel of Self-Help for the Future Development of Ambitious Colored Americans. Being a collection of inspiring essays on the Great Opportunities of a Noble People. (6B) Frederick Douglass Fights for Freedom By Margaret Davidson 1968 "Why Am I A Slave?" when Frederick Douglass first asked this question he was just a small boy. He never received a satisfactory answer — and he spent the rest of his life working for freedom and equality for himself and his people. (7B) Negro Digest 1944 (August) Publisher and Managing Editor, John H. Johnson A magazine of Negro Comments. (8B) Langston Hughes Fight For Freedom By Arthur B. Spingarn The Story of the NAACP. (9B) Uncle Tom’s Cabin By Henry Altemus 1894 This story lies among a race hitherto ignored by the associations of polite and refined society. An exotic race whose ancestors born beneath a tropic sun, brought with them, and perpetuated to their descendants, a character so essentially unlike the hard and dominant Anglo-Saxon race as for many years to have won from it only misunderstand and contempt. (10B) Uncle Tom’s Cabin By Harriet Beecher Stowe 1878 (Same as book 10B) (11B) Candle Lightin’ Time By Paul Lawrence Dunbar, First Edition 1901 A book of Poems. (12B) The Negro In Sports By Edwin Bancroft Henderson, 1939 The achievements of colored men and Negro boys in various fields and adventures in sports. (13B) Uncle Remus By Joel Chandler Harris, 1896 A book of Songs and Sayings. (14B) Little Black Sambo By Helen Bannerman Helen Bannerman, who wrote the story for her two daughters when they were away at school, introduced the character of Little Black Sambo in 1898. This children’s tale is set in India, and vividly describes a young boy’s encounters with four tigers. Each threatens to make a meal of him, but Sambo wins them over by giving up one garment after another from his fine wardrobe. (15B) King Memorabilia Life Magazine Life Magazine, April 12, 1968 The LIFE magazine cover is from April 12, 1968, just after Dr. King’s assassination and bears witness to the country’s fearful and angry mood reacting to dramatic changes. The article brings us back to the Civil Rights movement and its impact on America. (K1) Stamp This 1 5-cent stamp was issued by the US Postal Service to commemorate Dr. Marlin Luther King Jr. and his importance to the Civil Rights Movement. This is part of a larger collection called the Black Heritage Series produced by The Postal Service. (K2) Medallion The Gold plated medallion depicts Dr. MLK Jr. on the front with silhouettes of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy on the reverse side, representing 3 heroes of the movement for peace and justice for all. All three men were assassinated in this tumultuous decade within there Battles for political justice. (K3) Tin Tray This tin tray features a lithograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. surrounded by the text "I have a dream" & "Freedom for all my people". On the back of the tray is the eulogy of Dr. MLK Jr. with the following words: "If I can do my duty as a Christian ought. If I can bring salvation to a world once wrought If I can spread the message as the Master taught, then my living will not have been in vain" (K4) Record Motown Records produced and release this LP of the important speeches and songs recorded live at the March on Washington. This DJ copy is mounted beside its original 2-color cover. This release, from the prime African American commercial record label of the time, demonstrates the Unities of the Black people as regards the civil rights movement. It was released in August 1963 just after the March. (K5) Speech Life Magazine, September 6, 1963 This collage photographs from the LIFE magazine issue of September 6, 1963. This centerpiece is taken of the crowd in front of the Washington Monument as the fiery speaker, the Rev. Martin L. King, Jr., addresses the crowd saying, "America has given the Negro people a bad check-it came back marked insufficient funds ". The surrounding photos depict Dr. King held in a jail Montgomery, Alabama for "loitering and released The captioned read "the nonviolent man who drew violence to himself".
These Silver-plated cufflinks depict Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. deep in thought. Perhaps he was contemplating the movement he had sparked. (K7) Book This first edition from 1963 of the hardcover book "Why We Can’t Wait" by Dr. MLK, Jr. had an original asking price of 3.50. Among the photographs in the book is an image depicting the signatures of the official invitation and program to the March on Washington- John Lewis, Whitney Young, Martin Luther King, Roy Wilkins, A Philip Randolph and James Farmer. (K8) Statue This 12" high porcelain statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was handmade in 1993 by Lladro, in Spain. The piece is on loan to the Museum courteous of Mrs. Viola Smallwood of Pleasantville, NJ.
Cover This Life Magazine cover depicts Corretta Scott King and family seated in the front pew of the church at her husband’s homecoming service. On the day before the funeral, Dr, King’s widow appeared in this stead at the Memphis march and rally he had promised to lead. And as was customary with her husband she turned her thoughts inward and to the future of this land and its people. "it is not the quantity of time that is important but the quality of that time" — MLK, Jr. (K10) Coin This silver plated coin inscribed "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968 "I Have A Dream." On the reverse side the words "I just want to do God’s will and he has allowed me to go up to the mountain top and I’ve seen the Promised Land" (K11) Brochure This graphic piece from the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site shows a large dramatic photo of the March on Washington. The text presents a summary of the life and work of Dr. King. (K12) Nobel Peace Prize Dr. King accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 on behalf of a Civil Rights Movement. "Which is moving with a determination and majesty, through risk and danger to establish a reign of freedom and a rule of justice." This photo is from Life Magazine.
Ladies gold-plated brooch with Martin L. King, Jr. photo inscribed "I Have A Dream" SCLC. (K14) Button Black and white button of Martin L. King, Jr. being interviewed (K15) Postcard Black and white postcard with image of Dr. King with flag and "I have a Dream" the back reads ‘He left for the mountain top to witness the glories of the Lord" Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. 1929-1968. (K16) Postcard An image of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. in Montgomery, AL 1956. (K17) 5" Round Ceramic Plate Made by Avon Five inch ceramic plate with full color image of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. with the Liberty Bell and the Washington Monument. The text "Let Freedom Ring." is inscribed
SCLC 1964 Book Original selling price of The SCLC Story of 64 pages of photos sold for $1.00. (K19) Stride Towards Freedom Original 1958 this 2nd Edition 1961 Paperback Book Dramatic story of the Negro’s struggle to end segregation without violence, features black and white photos of Rosa Parks getting finger printed and Mrs. Parks on bus during protests in Montgomery. (K20) Black Heritage Stamp Collection US Postal Service Five mounted stamps feature Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., and Whitney Young. (K21) Marching Towards Freedom Paperback Book 1968 Black and white photos and full color cover feature the life of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. (K22) To Kill A Black Man Paperback Book 1968 by Louis E. Lomax Parallel the lives of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. (K23) Program Layout 48" x 24" 1963-1964, Photos By Lomonaco Layout features cover letter signed by John Lewis, Whitney Young, Martin L. King, Roy Wilkins, A Philip Randolph and James Farmer. A pledge card to attend sent in advance to participating groups in the March on Washington. Including SCLC; NAACP, Urban League and Council of churches, and graphic art pieces that depict aspects of the struggle for freedom. (K24) Photo of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. 10" x 14" Philadelphia Inquire 4/14/68 UPI Special Supplement. "Day after assassination." (K25) News Article "Why We Can’t Wait" 11" x 14" Philadelphia Daily News 6/25/64 Full page original print subtitled "Why Nonviolence Triumphs Over Sticks and Stones. Excerpt #5 out of 12pt. series by "Dr. Martin L. King, Jr." (K26) Photo I’ve Been To The Mountaintop Black and white captioned of Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. 1929-1968. With the inscription "I’ve been to the mountaintop, I just want to do God’s will, and he’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. I’ve looked over and I’ve seen the Promised Land" (K27) Rally’s End 2 x (11"x14") Life Magazine The speechmaking over, a marcher carries her placard up the steps near the Lincoln Memorial. (K28) Sepia-Toned Photo 11"x14" 1961 Urban League of New York in honor of one of 24 greatest Americans.
4"x5" Color Cover "The Man Who Succeeds King" (K30) Life Magazine Cover 11"x14" 3/19/65 Full color photo depicting Alabama troopers waiting Negroes marching in Selma, AL. (K31)
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