1960s "The Poor Black People-a Colletor's Item" by George Cunningham, Jr.

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A photo-tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. following his assassination. The pamphlet begins with excerpts from some of King's speeches … Read more A photo-tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. following his assassination. The pamphlet begins with excerpts from some of King's speeches followed by two articles on on the galvanizing effect of his death on the black community and on the racial situation in Memphis. The rest of the pamphlet is primarily composed of photographs depicting black poverty, police brutality, and the activism of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders. The pamphlet concludes with thee short articles by Cunningham on the status of black Americans and their demands for a better way of life. The pamphlet is described as a "Collector's Item". Stapled, photo-illustrated wrappers (8 ½" x 5 ½"), 58 p., heavily illustrated. Some rubbing and wear to wrappers, but a very good copy. See less