[CIVIL RIGHTS]. Final Plans for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Organizing Manual No. 2. New York: National Office, March on Washington, 1963.
Sale 1310 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana
Feb 27, 2024
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Lot Description
[CIVIL RIGHTS]. Final Plans for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Organizing Manual No. 2. New York: National Office, March on Washington, 1963.
12pp, 4 3/4 x 8 1/4 in., paper wrappers, stapled at spine (very fine condition, minimal wear). Issued by Cleveland Robinson, Chairman, and Bayard Rustin, Deputy Director, this manual was the second and last set of instructions issued to march organizers. Contents include identification of those sponsoring the march, including Dr. King, demands being made by the marchers, immediate tasks at hand prior to the march (organizing transport, gathering unemployed, raise funds), transport to and from Washington, schedules, signs and banners, captains and marshals, etc. A rare organizing manual from the largest gathering for civil rights of its time, and one of the most important rallies in United States history.
[With:] "Why We March." 8 1/2 x 9 in. newspaper clipping from unidentified publication featuring a quote from Manual No. 2 March on Washington Committee.
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