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The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference Image

More than a simple encyclopedia, The New York Public Library African American Desk Reference features nineteen fact-packed chapters that capture the full sweep of African American history and culture--from ancient West African kingdoms to the present--while also offering a wealth of practical information on everything from business and travel to health and holiday traditions. The landmark reference taps the resources and expertise of the prestigious Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of The New York Public Library to provide concise, reliable information not found in any other single resource. And in the tradition of the 

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605 pages. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999.

Edited by Victor N. Smythe

This catalogue of works by 122 black artists who have contributed to the visual heritage of New York City over the past century includes paintings, sketches, and sculptures. It celebrates the variety of media, themes, and subjects emplyed by black artists from Sam Middleton to Verna Hart.

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96 pages. Published by The New York Public Library, 1998.

Edited by Roberta J. Yancy

This is a celebration of the lives and achievements of 100 of the most significant black history-makers of the 20th century, selected by the people of New York City. Including athletes, musicians, filmmakers, writers, politicians, and others, this volume serves as a catalogue of black individuals who trace their roots and successes to New York City.

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112 pages, illustrated. Published by The New York Public Library, 1998.

A Book of Answers for Kids Image

Diane Patrick

Amazing African American History answers questions about many of the most important events in African American history and some of the people who helped make it. Some of the questions can only be answered with more questions, while others will make children curious about an exciting part of history they never knew about before. Amazing African American History will stimulate young readers to investigate further our nation's African American heritage.

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170 pages, illustrated. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998.

Up from Slavery and Other Early Black Narratives Image

Booker T. Washington and others

Washington was without question the most prominent spokesman for his race during the post-Reconstruction period. Whether he is viewed as a savior or a traitor to his race -- both opinions were held by his contemporaries -- his autobiography is essential reading for its insight into the black experience in the early twentieth century. This Collector's Edition also includes excerpts from five slave narratives, including the first known narrative by an enslaved woman in the Americas. Illustrations are drawn from the vast archives of The New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

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366 pages, illustrated. Published by Doubleday, 1998.

Published in association with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, this book gives its reader a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich legacy of black literature. Including significant works from all time periods and genres, it carefully weaves biography, plot synopsis, illustration, and description into a tapestry depicting the rich history of black literature, its struggles and triumphs.

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464 pages. Published by Visible Ink Press, 1996.

The Schomburg Center Guide to Black Literature From the Eighteenth Century to the Present Image

Edited by Roger M. Valade III, with Denise Kasinec

Complete with photos and chronologies, this easy-to-use, thorough reference source is an authoritative guide to the works of novelists, poets, critics, journalists, dramatists, and other black writers from around the world. It will serve as a resource for students and teachers alike.

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572 pages. Published by Gale Research, 1996.

Noted scholars and theologians explore the emerging field of African American religious studies in this publication of the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the Schomburg Center Preservation of the Black Religious Heritage Project.

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159 pages. Published by The New York Public Library, 1992.

Explore the 500-year history of African people in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean in this portfolio, which examines the commonalities and differences in background, culture, color, gender, and social status of these African Americans. There are 61 images on 38 panels.

Includes user's guide, timeline, and text panels. Leatherbound case. Panels are 11" x 14".

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Published by The New York Public Library, 1992.

Historic Harlem, the nation's "black capital," is brought to life in this handsome exhibition portfolio. Harlem Renaissance figures Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Countee Cullen, along with Marcus Garvey, Madam C. J. Walker, and other leading personalities, organizations, and institutions of the period are represented in the 41 images on 21 panels.

Includes user's guide, timeline, and text panels. Leatherbound case. Panels are 11" x 14".

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