Two Press Photographs of Frankie Freeman
by Freeman, Frankie
- Used
- Near Fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Marlboro, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
N.P., 1972. N.p., 1964 and 1972. Two small press photographs measuing 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 and 3 x 4 inches, minimal wear, editorial marks to versos, near fine overall. Near Fine. A scarce pair of period press photographs of Frankie Freeman, including a portrait used at the occasion of her appointment to the Civil Rights Commission in 1964. When President Johnson appointed Freeman, at the time a St. Louis attorney, to the commission, she was the first woman of color to serve. She held the position through several administrations until 1979. After being forced out of government during the Reagan administration she returned to St. Louis and worked on the bipartisan Citizens Commission on Civil Rights.
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- Seller
- Auger Down Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- List913
- Title
- Two Press Photographs of Frankie Freeman
- Author
- Freeman, Frankie
- Format/Binding
- N.p., 1964 and 1972. Two small press photographs measuing 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 and 3 x 4 inches, minimal wear, editorial marks to verso
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- N.P.
- Date Published
- 1972
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Auger Down Books
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Marlboro, Vermont
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- Fine
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