by William Arthur Cooper
Published under the auspices of the Division of Cooperation in Education and Race Relations, in association with the State Department of Public Instruction (Raleigh, N.C.), the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), and Duke University (Durham, N.C.)
An important and evocative volume capturing the dignity, resilience, and everyday realities of African American life through the lens of William Arthur Cooper’s artistry. Issued with the support of key educational institutions in the American South, this work stands as both a cultural document and an artistic statement.
Condition:
A well-preserved example, showing signs of age and handling consistent with its era. Pages exhibit browning and discoloration; a tape repair is present along the interior hinges of the front and rear covers. Evidence of use includes rubbing, surface scratches, light staining on some pages, scattered marks, and general soiling. Despite these imperfections, the book retains its historical character and remains structurally sound—a rare survivor offering insight into its time.