[AGRICULTURE]. VARELA, Mary E. Something of Our Own. Jackson, MS: H.J.K. Publishing Co., 1965.
Sale 1118 - African Americana
Feb 28, 2023
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Live / Cincinnati
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[AGRICULTURE]. VARELA, Mary E. Something of Our Own. Jackson, MS: H.J.K. Publishing Co., 1965.
2 volumes, 8vo (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) Photographic illustrations throughout. Original illustrated wrappers (light soiling, light wear to extremities).
Part I outlines the precipitating events and the formation of the Black owned and operated West Batesville Farmers Cooperative in the summer of 1965. Part II describes how the cooperative applied for and eventually received an FHA loan in the amount of $113,000 with which they purchased heavy farm machinery.
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This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from a 35-Year Collection from the Southern United States
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