HISTORIC 1964 HARLEM CIVIL RIGHTS ROUNDTABLE: This museum-grade archival LP captures an intimate, unscripted January 1964 conversation between three legendary giants of Pan-African and African American history: Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Keith Baird, and Richard B. Moore. Features the highly sought-after, uncorrected front/back jacket layout variant with Dr. Clarke's name misspelled as "JOHN CLARK" under his portrait. Absolute institutional ghost—complete with the original 4-page insert booklet!
ITEM OVERVIEW
An absolute pinnacle of historical scarcity. Up for acquisition is a highly elusive, exceptionally well-preserved copy of the 1964 custom-pressed spoken word album, Africa Lost & Found: An Historical Survey of Africa. Produced by Amie Associates for the pioneering Harlem Freedom Schools, this record represents a critical artifact from the height of the Civil Rights and Black Power educational movements.
INSTITUTIONAL RARITY NOTICE (WORLDCAT GHOST)
For university library curators and institutional archivists: At the time of this listing, there are zero (0) recorded institutional holdings for this specific item registered on WorldCat.org. It is an absolute "ghost" entry in global library systems. This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to secure a foundation-level piece of Black instructional history that even top-tier research universities do not possess.
THE PRESTIGE COMPLETENESS PREMIUM: INCLUDES ORIGINAL BOOKLET
While a bare copy of this record in fair condition surfaced and sold years ago, this specific offering is arguably the finest example remaining in private hands because it includes the original historical insert booklet. In the realm of vintage ephemera and private-press vinyl, completeness dictates value. The inclusion of this original booklet elevates this from a mere vintage record to a museum-grade archival piece.
BOOKLET CONTENTS & SIGNIFICANCE
The included 4-page fold-out booklet serves as the comprehensive academic curriculum for the lectures.
- Inside Pages: Features the complete "Outline of Lectures" (Parts I–V covering the Old Ghana Empire, Mali, Songhay, and the slave trade) alongside an extensive, curated "Selected Bibliography" recommending foundational texts by W.E.B. Du Bois, Carter G. Woodson, and E. Franklin Frazier.
- Back Cover: Features the official printed emblem and imprint of the Harlem Freedom Schools / A Project of the Harlem Action Committee (located historically at 260 West 129th Street, New York).
HISTORICAL MISPRINT NOTE
The back cover jacket features a significant contemporary uncorrected layout error, printing Dr. Clarke's name as "JOHN CLARK" under his portrait and throughout the sleeve text. Interestingly, the deep red center labels feature the corrected spellings (John H. Clarke), making this a definitive hallmark identifier of this scarce, grassroots first-edition pressing run.
CONDITION DETAILS
- Vinyl Condition: Very Good (VG / VG+). The vinyl retains a beautiful glossy luster with minimal superficial surface wear. Deep red Amie labels are crisp, clear, and perfectly intact.
- Sleeve/Cover Condition: Very Good (VG). Striking bright orange front cover artwork. Strong spine and seams, vibrant print preservation, and minimal edge/shelf wear considering its 60+ year age. Truly a beautiful presentation copy.
- Insert Booklet Condition: Very Good (VG). Completely intact, legible, and crisp. Free from heavy staining or severe tearing.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Panelists: Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Keith E. Baird, Richard B. Moore
- Introduction: David Taylor
- Title: Africa Lost and Found: An Historical Survey of Africa
- Label/Producer: Coordination Amie Associates (Custom-pressed for Harlem Freedom School)
- Release Year: 1964
- Matrix / Catalog Numbers: Side 1: M111-A / X4RM-5185
- Format: 33 1/3 RPM Spoken Word / Private Press Vinyl LP
- Insert Format: 4-Page Fold-Out Curriculum & Bibliography Booklet
SHIPPING & HANDLING
This item will be handled with professional archival care. The vinyl will be removed from the jacket prior to packing to prevent seam splits during transit. It will be housed in a premium dust sleeve, sandwiched between heavy cardboard stiffeners, and shipped securely in a reinforced record mailer. Shipped securely with mandatory signature confirmation tracking included to ensure secure institutional delivery.