Collection: Osher Collection

Name: Allegheny County Black Political Convention

Barcode: 59091

Image Number: 59091.0001

Brief Description: 1 flyer and 6 pages of typed convention rules.  The Committee for United Pittsburgh was formed in 1972 with a goal to empower Black political activism. The flyer included workshops, convention rules and a map on the cover indicating counties and towns.

Publisher: Committees for United Pittsburgh,

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Publishing Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Language: English

Dimensions: 28 x 21.5 cm

Historical Context: From the 1950's and 1960's civil rights activists fought for freedom and equality. The 1970's marked achievements for African-Americans through their activism making strides in politics and business as well as academia.

LC Call Number: E185.93.P41 1972 C6

OCLC: 1522960415

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59091.0001