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Facteur indigène. Businessman Frederic Christol

Facteur indigène. Businessman Frederic Christol

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École biblique de Morija. Frederic Christol

École biblique de Morija. Frederic Christol

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Comment on dégage un wagon embourbé.

Comment on dégage un wagon embourbé.

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Vue de la station d'Hermon. Frederic Christol

Vue de la station d'Hermon. Frederic Christol

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Children mutilated by Congo soldiers (Ikabo, Lokota, Epondo)

Children mutilated by Congo soldiers (Ikabo, Lokota, Epondo)

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Toussaint Louverture, about 1795.
Hotel Booker T. Washington "Over There"; Colored soldiers leaving an American port for "Over There".

Hotel Booker T. Washington "Over There"; Colored soldiers leaving an A...

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Lieut. "Jimmy" Europe and his famous band; Another drum, beaten by Willie Webb, of Louisville, Ky., was a trophy left by the Germans when they retreated hurriedly in the Champagne engagement.

Lieut. "Jimmy" Europe and his famous band; Another drum, beaten by Wil...

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8th Reg., French war-cross winners; 1st-Lieut. Hurd; Lieut-Col. Duncane, Major White, Capt. Crawford, 1st-Lieut. Warfield and Capt. Smith, Capt. Allen, Lieut. Browning, Capt. Warner and 1st-Lieut. Tisdale.

8th Reg., French war-cross winners; 1st-Lieut. Hurd; Lieut-Col. Duncan...

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Both working for the Y.M.C.A.; Mr. Kelly and his colored driver at work during the last German offensive.

Both working for the Y.M.C.A.; Mr. Kelly and his colored driver at wor...

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Negro soldiers on the march in France.

Negro soldiers on the march in France.

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J. W. Hood. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

J. W. Hood. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

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E. K. Love; A popular minister in Savannah, Georgia.

E. K. Love; A popular minister in Savannah, Georgia.

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Library of Gammon Theological Seminary.

Library of Gammon Theological Seminary.

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Wm. M.T. Beckley; Mess Attendant, 1c, U.S.N.; Fell overboard and drowned, U.S.S. Ozark, July 25, 1918.

Wm. M.T. Beckley; Mess Attendant, 1c, U.S.N.; Fell overboard and drown...

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E. C. Morris; [Head of the National Baptist Convention.]

E. C. Morris; [Head of the National Baptist Convention.]

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H. M. Kingsley; [Church of Good Shepherd, Chicago.]

H. M. Kingsley; [Church of Good Shepherd, Chicago.]

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Officers and members of the Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League.

Officers and members of the Executive Committee of the National Negro ...

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G. W. Gayles, H. N. Jeter, Daniel Jones, J. T. White

G. W. Gayles, H. N. Jeter, Daniel Jones, J. T. White

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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The story of a rising race [microform] : the Negro in revelation, in history, and in citizenship : what the race has done and is doing in arms, arts letters ... and with those mighty weapons ... the shovel and the hoe

The story of a rising race [microform] : the Negro in revelation, in h...

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Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

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Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

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Un "pitso" chez le chef Lerothodi.

Un "pitso" chez le chef Lerothodi.

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Wagon embourbé. Frederic Christol

Wagon embourbé. Frederic Christol

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Village. Frederic Christol. South Africa

Village. Frederic Christol. South Africa

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Ditaola, ou osselets divinatoires.

Ditaola, ou osselets divinatoires.

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Mrs. Margaret Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.

Mrs. Margaret Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.

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The body of Lieutenant Jimmy Europe who died suddenly this week is here seen being carried from St. Mark's Church.

The body of Lieutenant Jimmy Europe who died suddenly this week is her...

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Negro nurses march in Great Red Cross Parade on Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Negro nurses march in Great Red Cross Parade on Fifth Avenue, New York...

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John Jasper; A conservative Virginia preacher.

John Jasper; A conservative Virginia preacher.

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M. C. Clayton; [Negro Baptist Church in Baltimore.]

M. C. Clayton; [Negro Baptist Church in Baltimore.]

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Alexander Crummell. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

Alexander Crummell. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

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The Negro Travelers' Green Book: 1957
Le débarquement à l'ile de Robben (d'après une photographie).

Le débarquement à l'ile de Robben (d'après une photographie).

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La Plage de sable à East-London (d'apres une photographie).

La Plage de sable à East-London (d'apres une photographie).

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Missionnaire en voyage. Frederic Christol

Missionnaire en voyage. Frederic Christol

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C. H. Parrish. - A black and white photo of a man with glasses

C. H. Parrish. - A black and white photo of a man with glasses

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J. Albert Johnson; A great preacher.

J. Albert Johnson; A great preacher.

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L. K. Williams; [Pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago.]

L. K. Williams; [Pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago.]

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1. The village of Myans with Mt. Granier. 2. Dinner on the grounds at Challes-les-Eaux. 3. Mr. Stevenson and Mrs. Hunton with staff, at Challes-les-Eaux. 4. The Chateau of the Dukes of Savoie at Chambery.

1. The village of Myans with Mt. Granier. 2. Dinner on the grounds at ...

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W. C. Chase - Public domain portrait engraving

W. C. Chase - Public domain portrait engraving

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B. K. Bruce - A black and white photo of a man in a suit

B. K. Bruce - A black and white photo of a man in a suit

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P. H. A. Braxton - Public domain portrait engraving

P. H. A. Braxton - Public domain portrait engraving

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Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

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The Negro in medicine

The Negro in medicine

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The Negro in medicine

The Negro in medicine

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Green Book: 1962: Guide for Travel & Vacations
Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

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Wm. J. Simmons - Public domain portrait print

Wm. J. Simmons - Public domain portrait print

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Title page, title page Frederic Christol

Title page, title page Frederic Christol

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A street in Jenne.. Tombouctou, Mali, Western Africa
Peinture dans une caverne près Hermon.

Peinture dans une caverne près Hermon.

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Figurines. Frederic Christol. South Africa

Figurines. Frederic Christol. South Africa

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Vue de Wepener. Frederic Christol

Vue de Wepener. Frederic Christol

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Samuel Adjai Crowther, D.D.; Negro Bishop of the Niger.

Samuel Adjai Crowther, D.D.; Negro Bishop of the Niger.

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Taking banana to the steamer; Banana tree with fruit.

Taking banana to the steamer; Banana tree with fruit.

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The handwriting and signature of Toussaint Louverture.
Dakar. La place Protet et le boulevard National.
Disused slave compound in rear of house, Catumbella.
Sergt. Henry Johnson, of Albany N.Y., the outstanding hero; Single-handed he routed 36 Huns, killing 4 of them and wounding the remainder; Sergt. Johnson of the 369th Colored Infantry (old 15th of N.Y.), was the first man in his regiment to win the French War Cross.

Sergt. Henry Johnson, of Albany N.Y., the outstanding hero; Single-han...

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Directing the Wanderer in the Right Way.

Directing the Wanderer in the Right Way.

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Andrew Bryan. - Public domain portrait engraving

Andrew Bryan. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Isaac Lane. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

Isaac Lane. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

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W. B. Derrick. - Public domain portrait print

W. B. Derrick. - Public domain portrait print

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St. James Presbyterian Church, New York City.

St. James Presbyterian Church, New York City.

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C. H. Phillips. - A black and white photo of a man in a suit

C. H. Phillips. - A black and white photo of a man in a suit

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Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City.

Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City.

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Vue de la ville de Cap (d'après une photographie).

Vue de la ville de Cap (d'après une photographie).

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La cascade de la Maletsunyane. Frederic Christol

La cascade de la Maletsunyane. Frederic Christol

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Wagon de marchandises. Frederic Christol

Wagon de marchandises. Frederic Christol

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Wilson C. Sampson; Fireman 1st Class, U.S.N.; Commended for seamanlike conduct and services rendered when boiler was disabled; S.S. MacDonough, Oct. 27, 1916.

Wilson C. Sampson; Fireman 1st Class, U.S.N.; Commended for seamanlike...

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R. B. Vandervall - Public domain portrait print

R. B. Vandervall - Public domain portrait print

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Robert Harlan. - Public domain  engraving

Robert Harlan. - Public domain engraving

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W. H. Steward - Public domain portrait engraving

W. H. Steward - Public domain portrait engraving

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E. W. Blyden - Public domain portrait print

E. W. Blyden - Public domain portrait print

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Travelers' Green Book: 1963-64 International Edition: For Vacation Without Aggravation
George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

Freedom Train: the story of Harriet Tubman

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

George Washington Carver - book for children by Henry Thomas

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Front cover Frederic Christol. South Africa

Front cover Frederic Christol. South Africa

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La station d'Hermon sous la neige.

La station d'Hermon sous la neige.

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Class in cooking, book by Booker T. Washington

Class in cooking, book by Booker T. Washington

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Negro huts, Barbados. - A black and white photo of a village

Negro huts, Barbados. - A black and white photo of a village

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Lieutenant Robert S. Campbell, U.S. Army; The first man in the 92nd American Division (Negroes) to receive the distinguished service cross for bravery in the fighting in the Argonne; He was member of Co. I. 368th Infantry.

Lieutenant Robert S. Campbell, U.S. Army; The first man in the 92nd Am...

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Benjamin Baylor; Wardroom steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk September 30, 1918.

Benjamin Baylor; Wardroom steward, U.S.N.; Lost when U.S.A. C.T. Ticon...

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Colored soldiers building roads "Over There"; Colored soldiers in the trenches "Over There".

Colored soldiers building roads "Over There"; Colored soldiers in the ...

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Prisoners in Germany; These prisoners of war are from America and other countries; It is stated in the history of the photographs that the two men shooting crap are American Negroes.

Prisoners in Germany; These prisoners of war are from America and othe...

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Fifth Avenue, New York, cheers Negro Veterans; The 369th Colored Infantry acclaimed by thousands upon their return from France.

Fifth Avenue, New York, cheers Negro Veterans; The 369th Colored Infan...

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Noah Davis; [Minister of the Saratoga Street Baptist Church.]

Noah Davis; [Minister of the Saratoga Street Baptist Church.]

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L. H. Holsey. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

L. H. Holsey. - A black and white photo of a man with a beard

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Peter Williams; [The first Negro to be ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church, served as its rector until 1849.]

Peter Williams; [The first Negro to be ordained as a priest in the Epi...

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African American children sitting on the stairs in front of their house

African American children sitting on the stairs in front of their hous...

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