Description
1976 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library.
This unassuming volume belies its significance as a window into the life and times of James White Robinson, a prominent African American educator and activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Robinson’s career spanned pivotal moments in the struggle for civil rights, from his role as the first Black superintendent of Peoria public schools to his leadership in organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Though little-known today, Robinson’s tireless efforts to promote educational opportunities and racial equality left an indelible mark on American history.
Despite its well-worn exterior, this ex-library copy retains the integrity of its textblock, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Robinson’s life and the larger context of the African American experience during the Jim Crow era. For collectors and scholars alike, this unassuming volume represents a rare opportunity to engage with a pivotal figure whose contributions have been too often overlooked.
