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Unseen: Unpublished Black History from the New York Times Archives

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Item #: WC8412
These hundreds of stunning, previously unseen images unearthed from The New York Times archives help tell the story of Black History in America. Photos include a 27-year old Jesse Jackson leading an anti-discrimination rally in Chicago, Rosa Parks arriving at a Montgomery courthouse in Alabama, a candid behind-the-scenes shot of Aretha Franklin backstage at the Apollo Theater, Ralph Ellison on ... More
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These hundreds of stunning, previously unseen images unearthed from The New York Times archives help tell the story of Black History in America. Photos include a 27-year old Jesse Jackson leading an anti-discrimination rally in Chicago, Rosa Parks arriving at a Montgomery courthouse in Alabama, a candid behind-the-scenes shot of Aretha Franklin backstage at the Apollo Theater, Ralph Ellison on the streets of his Manhattan neighborhood, the firebombed home of Malcolm X, Myrlie Evans and her children at the funeral of her slain husband, Medgar, a wheelchair-bound Roy Campanella at the razing of Ebbets Field, and many more. Hardcover, 9 1/2" x 10", 304 pages.

9 Reviews
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Deborah
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5.0 star rating
08/20/22
A Very Good Book
Review by Deborah on 08/20/22 review stating A Very Good Book
I was surprised to learn the book had been published in 2017 and I had never heard of it. It has an amazing array of photos. I am proud to have it in my personal library.
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Zemira
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5.0 star rating
09/17/21
Lots of History
Review by Zemira on 09/17/21 review stating Lots of History
I keep this book by my beside. Lots of info and pictures of black america.
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Leslie
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5.0 star rating
07/19/21
Found lost archives
Review by Leslie on 07/19/21 review stating Found lost archives
Purchased the last Unseen book in stock! My niece received was so excited as an Georgia State Summa Cum Laude Grad! The book was the focal point amongst the other goodies in her gift bag! More future purchases as a must have!
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Emilie
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5.0 star rating
07/19/21
Unseen: Unpublished Black History
Review by Emilie on 07/19/21 review stating Unseen: Unpublished Black History
Wonderful publication. Black and white photos with descriptive stories are just fascinating! Thank you for such a wonderful book!!!
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Janice
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5.0 star rating
07/19/21
Gift
Review by Janice on 07/19/21 review stating Gift
A wonderful addition to holiday gifts. The recipient enjoys it - along w/ the Librarian Book end.
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Alice
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5.0 star rating
07/19/21
So much history goes unpublished
Review by Alice on 07/19/21 review stating So much history goes unpublished
This was a gift for friend. Her jaw dropped when she opened it.
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Stacy
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5.0 star rating
07/16/21
Great
Review by Stacy on 07/16/21 review stating Great
Great
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Diane
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5.0 star rating
12/29/20
Excellent publication !
Review by Diane on 12/29/20 review stating Excellent publication !
Excellent publication !
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Tracy
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5.0 star rating
12/28/20
Great gift
Review by Tracy on 12/28/20 review stating Great gift
My friend was thrilled to receive this beautiful book

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Great gift
Review by Tracy review stating Great gift
My friend was thrilled to receive this beautiful book
So much history goes unpublished
Review by Alice review stating So much history goes unpublished
This was a gift for friend. Her jaw dropped when she opened it.
Gift
Review by Janice review stating Gift
A wonderful addition to holiday gifts. The recipient enjoys it - along w/ the Librarian Book end.

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