Scrapbooks of Marshall W. "Major" Taylor, 1897-1904 [microform].

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Scrapbooks of Marshall W. "Major" Taylor, 1897-1904 [microform].

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The scrapbooks document, through newsclippings from American and foreign presses, the climate of racial opinion in America and abroad as well as Taylor's reactions along with providing more factual information about professional cycling as a national and international sport. "Major" Taylor's autobiography, The Fastest Bicycle Racer in the World, was published in 1928, four years before his death (a copy can be obtained from the Hillman Library, African-American Collection, call number - GV 1051 T3A3). An article in The Pittsburgh Press from April 29, 1984 includes an interview with Mrs. Sydney Taylor Brown, of Pittsburgh, Taylor's only child.

1 microfilm reel : negative and positive ; 35 mm.

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Taylor, Major, 1878-1932

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Marshall W. ("Major") Taylor, a professional African-American bicycle racer, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 26, 1878. He started racing in Indianapolis and was eventually barred from competition. Around 1895, Taylor moved with his trainer, Louis D. ("Birdie") Munger to Worcester, Massachusetts. Taylor further developed his talent which led to three consecutive American sprint points championships, from 1898-1900, and a world championship in the mile sprint in Montreal o...