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James Weldon Johnson death...
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June 27, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1938
* James Weldon Johnson killed (1st report)
* Civil rights activist - author & more
Page 17 has one column headings that include: "NEGRO LEADER DIES IN CROSSING CRASH" "Car of James Weldon Johnson Is Wrecked by Train Near Maine Summer Home" "Accident Victim an Educator, Song Writer and Famous Crusador for His Race" and more with one column photo of Johnson. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Nice condition.
source: wikipedia: James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American author, politician, critic, journalist, poet, anthropologist, educator, lawyer, songwriter, early civil rights activist, and prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Johnson is best remembered for his writing, which includes novels, poems, and collections of folklore. He was also one of the first African-American professors at New York University. Later in life he was a Professor of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University.
Category: The 20th Century
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