Aubrey Howard Bowser papers 1885-1943

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Aubrey Howard Bowser papers 1885-1943

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The Aubrey Howard Bowser Papers consist primarily of writings, academic and school related papers, and letters. Bower's writings include a manuscript entitled "Black Pilgrim: A Novel of Harlem's Early Life," a short story "Maryelle Rose," poetry, book reviews and critiques. There are also two full runs of the "Rainbow," a weekly literary magazine he edited, 1919-1920.

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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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