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

380 c   (RELIGION.) Mt. Lebanon A.M.E. Zion Church, One Hundredth Anniversary. Numerous photographic illustrations. [64] pages. 4to, original printed wrappers, staple-bound, moderate wear; moderate dampstaining to inner margin, innermost sheet detached. Elizabeth City, NC, June 1950 [300/400] An anniversary history of a venerable church in northeastern North Carolina, with numerous advertisements for local businesses. None traced in OCLC or elsewhere. 381 c   (ROBESON, PAUL.) Pastor’s notes from the funeral of Paul Robeson and related papers. 6 items, various sizes, minor wear. Vp, 1976 and undated [300/400] A stack of 5 typed index cards is titled “Opening statement from the pastor, January 27, 1976, funeral of Paul Robeson.” It reads in part “Paul, your legacy in history will be immortal. You did fight racism which is still a cancer today in America’s society. We are proud of you. I am happy this evening that America has matured enough in race relations to the extent that we can gather here in this ecumenical service and pay homage to you—a great American.” The funeral was held at the Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem; news accounts show that Bishop J. Clinton Hoggard spoke as pastor of the church, though his reported remarks don’t match these. Also included are a copy of a letter from an A.M.E. bishop expressing regret for being unable to attend, a worn publicity photo of Robeson, and printed ephemera. 382 382 c   (SPORTS—BASEBALL.) Negro Baseball 1946 Yearbook. Numerous illustrations. 32 pages. 4to, 11 x 8 1 / 2 inches, original red and black wrappers with photograph of Jackie Robinson in his Kansas City Monarchs uniform, minor wear; early owner’s name and a small doodle of a baseball diamond on rear wrapper. Washington, DC: Sepia Sports, 1946 [600/900] This yearbook features an article titled “Jackie and Johnny” on Jackie Robinson’s arrival in the previously all-white professional ranks—a landmark achievement which also spelled the doom of the Negro Leagues. Other articles feature Smokey Joe Williams, Leon Day, Cumberland Posey, and Biz Mackey, who have since earned their own places in the Hall of Fame.