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"Til Victory is Won": 1978 NAACP National Convention Booklet

The Portland chapter of the NAACP was formed in 1914.

Portland, Oregon: NAACP, 1978. The official booklet published for 1978 National Convention of the NAACP, hosted by its Portland branch between July 3rd and July 7th of that year. Features artwork by a local high school senior, Marcus Randy McKinley, utilizing the organization's colors of blue and gold. Includes letters from the Portland branch President, the Governor, and Mayor, as well as lists of important NAACP staff and board members. Key features of the booklet include: the lyrics to "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing"; photos of staff and planning committee members; a brief history of the NAACP; the convention schedule; a list of patrons; and several pages of advertisements in the rear. Note the advertisements, such as one by IBM, market products toward the Black community specifically.

Single vol. (10.75" by 8"), pp. [56], illus., stapled in original illus. wrps. Near-fine.

Price: $225.00

Item #22000924