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Contains 14 Results:

Shetterly, Will and Stone, Vince, "Captain Confederacy," no. 4, Epic Comics, New York, 1992

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 28
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Captain Confederacy presents an alternate-Earth universe in which the South won its independence in the Civil War, and the former United States now exists in multiple independent sections, each with its own superheroes. Holding is the fourth issue of Captain Confederacy storyline in which Captain Confederacy is embodied by Kate Williams, a Black woman. Notable for being one of the first mainstream comics to feature a Black superhero.

Dates: Publication: 1992

"The Communist position on the Negro Question." New Century Publishers, New York, 1947

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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Contains essays by noted contemporary thinkers, including William Z. Foster, Benjamin Davis, Jr., Eugene Dennis, and others

Dates: Publication: 1947

Davis, Benjamin, J. "In defense of Negro rights." New York State Committee, Communist Party, New York, January 1950

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
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Item is printed version of Davis's testimony during the trial of the Communist Twelve, at Foley Square. Trial was one of a series of trials held during the Cold War, when Communists (including Davis) were accused of violating the Smith Act.

Dates: January 1950

Harris, Cleveland O. "Freedom Destination Corps USA, 1961

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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Content Warning: Item cover contains drawing of graphic violence by gang against Black person.

Dates: 1961