Elton C. Fax papers 1930-1974

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Elton C. Fax papers 1930-1974

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Writings consisting of manuscripts for his book, GARVEY: THE STORY OF A PIONEER BLACK NATIONALIST; miscellaneous typescript essays and printed articles, 1946-1974; numerous examples of Fax's art such as magazine illustrations and book jackets, 1936-1962; and photocopies of some correspondence. Also, programs, invitations, broadsides, book reviews, and news clippings concerning Fax's career.

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

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Garvey, Marcus, 1887-1940

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Fax, Elton C.

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Illustrator and author; b. 1909. From the description of Elton Fax collection, 1952-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70969006 Elton Clay Fax was born October 9, 1909, in Baltimore, MD. His mother was a country school teacher who believed in the power of learning, and she instilled in Elton and his brother the need to read. The only institution of public service that was not segregated when he was growing up in Baltimore was the Enoch Pratt Free Library, where he borrowed...