Robeson, Paul. (1898-1976). Collection of rare pamphlets and autograph. Uncommon collection of materials by and related to the great bass-baritone singer, writer, civil rights activist. Includes a small autographed sheet, 5 X8 cm. as well as the following items:
"The Negro People and the Soviet Union" by Paul Robeson (New York New Century Pub. 1950. 1st ed. Pamphlet. 15p).
Four rare early issues of "Sing Out," the influential music magazine, whose subtitle was first "A People's Artist Publication" before the later "The Folk Song Magazine." The editor was Irwin Silber, with Alan Lomax, Paul Robeson and Howard Fast listed as part of the staff. These issues include words and music and all feature Robeson as author or subject. The following issues are included:
Volume 1, 1 (1/1951),"Tomorrow is a Highway: A Song For Paul Robeson" ;
Volume 2,8 (2/1952), "Paul Robeson Speaks For Equal Rights in the Arts";
Volume 2,11 (5/1952), "To Paul Robeson," "Happy Birthday, Paul Robeson!";
Volume 3, 1 (9/1952), "Get Ballots with Ballads."
"The Negro People and the Soviet Union" by Paul Robeson (New York New Century Pub. 1950. 1st ed. Pamphlet. 15p).
Four rare early issues of "Sing Out," the influential music magazine, whose subtitle was first "A People's Artist Publication" before the later "The Folk Song Magazine." The editor was Irwin Silber, with Alan Lomax, Paul Robeson and Howard Fast listed as part of the staff. These issues include words and music and all feature Robeson as author or subject. The following issues are included:
Volume 1, 1 (1/1951),"Tomorrow is a Highway: A Song For Paul Robeson" ;
Volume 2,8 (2/1952), "Paul Robeson Speaks For Equal Rights in the Arts";
Volume 2,11 (5/1952), "To Paul Robeson," "Happy Birthday, Paul Robeson!";
Volume 3, 1 (9/1952), "Get Ballots with Ballads."
Robeson, Paul. (1898-1976). Collection of rare pamphlets and autograph. Uncommon collection of materials by and related to the great bass-baritone singer, writer, civil rights activist. Includes a small autographed sheet, 5 X8 cm. as well as the following items:
"The Negro People and the Soviet Union" by Paul Robeson (New York New Century Pub. 1950. 1st ed. Pamphlet. 15p).
Four rare early issues of "Sing Out," the influential music magazine, whose subtitle was first "A People's Artist Publication" before the later "The Folk Song Magazine." The editor was Irwin Silber, with Alan Lomax, Paul Robeson and Howard Fast listed as part of the staff. These issues include words and music and all feature Robeson as author or subject. The following issues are included:
Volume 1, 1 (1/1951),"Tomorrow is a Highway: A Song For Paul Robeson" ;
Volume 2,8 (2/1952), "Paul Robeson Speaks For Equal Rights in the Arts";
Volume 2,11 (5/1952), "To Paul Robeson," "Happy Birthday, Paul Robeson!";
Volume 3, 1 (9/1952), "Get Ballots with Ballads."
"The Negro People and the Soviet Union" by Paul Robeson (New York New Century Pub. 1950. 1st ed. Pamphlet. 15p).
Four rare early issues of "Sing Out," the influential music magazine, whose subtitle was first "A People's Artist Publication" before the later "The Folk Song Magazine." The editor was Irwin Silber, with Alan Lomax, Paul Robeson and Howard Fast listed as part of the staff. These issues include words and music and all feature Robeson as author or subject. The following issues are included:
Volume 1, 1 (1/1951),"Tomorrow is a Highway: A Song For Paul Robeson" ;
Volume 2,8 (2/1952), "Paul Robeson Speaks For Equal Rights in the Arts";
Volume 2,11 (5/1952), "To Paul Robeson," "Happy Birthday, Paul Robeson!";
Volume 3, 1 (9/1952), "Get Ballots with Ballads."