Title

"Harlem 125th Street"

Creator

John Fischetti

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Creation Date

1-1-1960

Description

Pen sketches by John Fischetti of men standing outside a storefront at 125th Street in Harlem, New York from Fischetti's travels there in 1960. Inscriptions on signs read: "World History Book Outlet", "Repatriation Headquarters Back to Africa Movement", "Recruiting Register Here", "IBM Training Center Washington Business Affairs", "Dentist Entrance", and "The God Dam White Man Read This Book".

This item is part of the John R. Fischetti collection at the College Archives & Special Collections department of Columbia College Chicago. Contact archives@colum.edu for more information and to view the collection.

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