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Lomax, S. P., (fl. 1965) harlem

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09643.13 Author/Creator: Lomax, S. P., (fl. 1965) Place Written: Amsterdam Type: Pamphlet Date: 1964 Pagination: 1 v. : 16 p. ; 18 x 12 cm. Order a Copy

This pamphlet has an introduction in German, the rest is in English. The pamphlet is a mix of history and poetic verse describing what Harlem is, and who lives there. This pamphlet also focuses on past riots starting in 1935, and including 1943. It explains the reasons behind the riots in order to set the stage for the demonstrations of 1964, which were happening at the time of the publication.

Lomax, S.P., fl. 1964

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