Mar 28, 2019 - Sale 2503

Sale 2503 - Lot 381

Price Realized: $ 438
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Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400
(ROBESON, PAUL.) Pastor's notes from the funeral of Paul Robeson and related papers. 6 items, various sizes, minor wear. Vp, 1976 and undated
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A stack of 5 typed index cards is titled "Opening statement from the pastor, January 27, 1976, funeral of Paul Robeson." It reads in part "Paul, your legacy in history will be immortal. You did fight racism which is still a cancer today in America's society. We are proud of you. I am happy this evening that America has matured enough in race relations to the extent that we can gather here in this ecumenical service and pay homage to you--a great American." The funeral was held at the Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem; news accounts show that Bishop J. Clinton Hoggard spoke as pastor of the church, though his reported remarks don't match these. Also included are a copy of a letter from an A.M.E. bishop expressing regret for being unable to attend, a worn publicity photo of Robeson, and printed ephemera.