Pittsburgh, Pa. August 2, 1838. [2]pp., on a single folded sheet, integral blank addressed on verso. Original mailing folds, somewhat tender along fold lines, a small panel of integral blank chipped away along fold lines, short tear and small area of loss from removed wax seal to first leaf costing.....

Holly Springs, MS: February 4, 1889. [2]pp. Original mailing folds, minor toning. In original transmittal envelope, with pre-stamped return label from Rust University. Very good. A rare correspondence from D.J. Johnson, a young African-American student in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1889, written to "Dear Sister," E.F. Stewart. Johnson reports that.....

[Boston]: February 16, 1815. Manuscript document signed, on plain paper, 5.25 x 6 inches. Minor toning and wear, old folds, some mostly unobtrusive staining. Very good. A unique and powerful record of free persons of color living and working in early America, specifically Boston in 1815. The present document is.....

New York: March 2, 1847. Autograph letter, signed, [2]pp., on blue paper. Original mailing folds, very light toning along fold lines. An important manuscript letter by professor and abolitionist George Whipple regarding the activities of escaped slave and educator William P. Newman. Whipple wrote the present letter just after he.....

[Oxford, N.C. 1937-1939]. [32] leaves, illustrated with many dozens of ephemeral items, mostly school-related printed materials, newspaper clippings, and greeting cards pasted in or laid in. Folio. Contemporary dark green cloth backstrip, light green boards with floral illustration inset into front cover, string tied. Moderate scuffing and edge wear to.....

Atlanta: 1920. [4]pp., on a single folded sheet. Accompanied by a condolence card. Both housed in original transmittal envelope addressed to Rev. A.T. Stewart of Tyler, Texas. Original mailing folds to program. Minor wear and light toning overall. The rare program for the funeral of a distinguished African-American educator in.....

Mostly Shreveport, LA: 1924-1956. Thirteen manuscript ledgers, all quarto or folio, in contemporary cloth, paper, or partially-leather bindings, totaling approximately 650pp. of manuscript content. Condition ranges from fair to very good, with a few detached covers, occasional detached leaves, varying levels of toning and tanning to text, and other wear.....

[Monroe, La. 1973-1991]. Two large folio scrapbooks: First scrapbook: [63] leaves, illustrated with seventy-seven original photographs, plus numerous programs, certificates, newspaper clippings (including many photographically illustrated), and other ephemeral items. Large square folio. Contemporary green cloth with white vinyl laid down to boards, the front board titled with green wooden.....

Atlanta; Cleveland, MS: 1946. Two typed letters, totaling [3]pp., plus printed form completed in manuscript. Previously folded. Minor edge wear. Light tanning. A pair of typed letters that comprise an inquiry from Guy B. Johnson, President of the Southern Regional Council, and a response from Mrs. E.H. Green, a resident.....

Pacoima, CA: [mainly 1969-1970]. Assortment of manuscript notes, typescripts, mimeographs, flyers, and ephemera, totaling approximately [80]pp. Overall minor wear, with some chipping to the largest flyer. Overall very good. An informative file of notes and documents relating the activities of the San Fernando Branch of the NAACP, which covered the area.....

Washington DC: January 9, 1847. [4]pp., on a single folded sheet. Original mailing folds, light overall wear. A well-preserved letter. A unique correspondence in which a businessman named William writes home to his wife Mary in Ohio regarding a number of matters. The letter opens with information on recent contractual.....

New York: April 8, 1940. Framed display, 19 x 13 inches, comprised of an uncut sheet of stamps above calligraphic text. Minor wear and some toning. A handsome and unique commemorative display piece honoring famed educator Booker T. Washington, given to his grandson as a keepsake by an important African-American.....

[N.p., but New York City: 1939]. 20pp. of mimeographed text printed on rectos only, stapled. Some dust-soiling and uneven toning to outer leaves, soft central vertical fold throughout. A rare annual report authored by L.L. Berry, secretary-treasurer of the New York-based Missionary Department of the A.M.E. Church for the year.....