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The Negro Handbook by Florence Murray, First Edition, 1942

The Negro Handbook by Florence Murray, First Edition, 1942

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The Negro Handbook by Florence Murray, First Edition, 1942

by Murray, Florence

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[African American] Murray, Florence (Editor). The Negro Handbook. New York: Wendell Malliet and Company, 1942. First Edition Hardcover with no Dust Jacket.. 368 pages. Measures 5.75" x 8.5". An intricate presentation of the "...current factual information in a concise and handy medium...to give a picture of the status of the Negro in the American life" by a Black woman editor, Florence Murray. This book is considered to be one of the most comprehensive, accurate portrayals of African American life from 1946 to 1947. Notably viewed as "the World Almanac of current facts and figures about America's largest minority group", Murray compiles vital information and statistics concerning Black education, organizations, housing, authors, businesses, cases from World War II, sports, and more. An ex-library copy with common markings including stamps, a sleeve, and plates on endpapers and title page. Title is missing from front board but the text pages are clean, crisp, and bright. Overall, in good to very good condition.

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