Description: Sullivan, Leon H. Build Brother Build. Philadelphia: Macrae Smith Company, 1969. 8vo., original full red cloth. 127 pp. First edition, first printing with "6904" printed on the copyright page and no statement of printing (later printings all state). Signed and inscribed by Sullivan on the half title to Avis Foley. Sullivan's own account of the rise and functioning of Opportunities Industrialization Centers (OICS) which were founded by Sullivan to provide jobs and workplace skills for marginalized communities, especially African-Americans. The recipient, Avis Foley, was a longtime Minneapolis Civil Rights activists who public life began in the 1940s and lasted until her death in 2002. Her obituary noted her as a founding member of the Minnesota Women's Caucus and the Minnesota Political Caucus of Black Women. Laid in is a piece Twin Cities OIC-printed stationary with Foley's name on it. A lovely, and rare, document of the Civil Rights Movement in Minnesota. Near fine in like dust jacket, faint touches of shelfwear. Additional photos happily supplied upon request. All inquiries will receive a prompt reply. All reasonable offers will make quick sales. See my other listings for a broad selection of quality books and other printed materials. Check my feedback. You will not be disappointed.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-03-16T04:24:59.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Leon H. Sullivan
Publisher: Macrae Smith
Topic: African-American
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Black History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1969
