Sale 2503 - Printed & Manuscript African Americana, March 28, 2019

280 c   (HISTORY.) Woodson, Carter G. Important Events and Dates in Negro History. Poster, 24 3 / 4 x 18 1 / 2 inches, with elaborate pictorial border; minor foxing, unfolded. Washington, DC: Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, 1936 [1,500/2,500] A calendar of the important events and dates in African-American history, arranged from January to December. This chart was designed to accompany Woodson’s “Handbook for the Study of the Negro.” The artwork was done by Loïs Mailou Jones, who often illustrated works by Woodson’s Associated Publishers. A separate issue, a bit smaller than the 27 x 19-inch version that was issued folded with the book. 4 copies in OCLC, and 2 others known at auction. 281 c   (HISTORY.) Emancipation Proclamation Pageant Civic and Industrial Parade. 4 pages, 11 x 8 1 / 2 inches, on one folding sheet; worn with separations at folds, tape repairs, and uneven toning, but complete with all text. Philadelphia, 1913 [400/600] A pamphlet issued to promote the Pennsylvania Emancipation Exposition, celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. It announces the planning meetings for a grand parade to take place on 15 September, featuring floats in honor of Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and the Union Army, followed by a procession of the boys and girls of the city, and its African-American civic organizations. A speech by Governor Tener and a track and field competition would follow. The same day, the “Emancipation Exposition Buildings” would open at the corner of Broad and Oregon—“the largest operation by colored mechanics ever seen in Pennsylvania.” We are not aware of any other memorabilia from this major event on the auction market, nor do we find any other examples of this publication in OCLC. 281 282 282 c   (HISTORY.) What the Negro Celebrates / Negro History Week, Twentieth Annual Celebration. 2 pages, 11 x 8 1 / 2 inches, on one sheet of heavy coated paper; minimal dampstaining at lower edge, minimal wear. Washington, DC: Associated Publishers, 1945 [400/600] One side advertises the start of Negro History Week on 11 February 1945, illustrated with a large portrait of Frederick Douglass and the address of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The other side has a substantial original essay, “What the Negro Celebrates,” which we do not find published elsewhere. It concludes with suggestions on “What You May Do to Make this Celebration Count ,” and offers Carter G. Woodson as the contact for further information. We trace no other examples on OCLC or elsewhere.