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March on Washington

March on Washington

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March on Washington

Exceptional grouping of ephemera related to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, including: a rare flyer issued by the National Office, one page, 5.5 x 8.25, outlining the goals of the upcoming march and movement as a whole, with prominent organizers of the march listed at the top including Martin Luther King, Jr.; a printed booklet headed ‘Songs for the March on Washington, August 28, 1963,’ ten pages, 8.5 x 11, providing lyrics to protest songs including ‘We Shall Overcome,’ ‘The Hammer Song,’ ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariot,’ ‘This Land Is Your Land,’ and ‘Blowin in the Wind’; three informational sheets for the Medical Committee for Civil Rights, each one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, listing the day’s schedule and various organizational procedures; and a registration form for the Medical Committee, one page, 8.5 x 11, which would have been used by members to RSVP or provide financial support for the march. In overall fine condition. From the collection of Warren Arthur ‘Chip’ Logan.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #458 - Ended August 12, 2015