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Abernathy, Ralph Rev., (1926-1990) On Trial: Angela Davis or America?

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09643.20 Author/Creator: Abernathy, Ralph Rev., (1926-1990) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 2 February 1971 Pagination: 1 v. : 15 p. ; 21.3 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

This pamphlet is a collection of two speeches and one essay. The speeches were given by John Abt, and Reverand Ralph Abernathy, on Davis's 27th birthday on February 2nd 1921. The Essay was written to explain the actions of a panel of 12 African American law professors who gave Davis advice on her case. The pamphlet also had an introduction by Ossie Davis the Chairman of the Angela Davis Legal Defense Fund, who asks for donations to the fund.

Abernathy, Ralph, 1926-1990
Abt, John, 1904-1991
Miller Paul E., (1936-1974)
Davis, Ossie, 1917-2005

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