The capital of the black memorabilia industry

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The historical and cultural significance of black memorabilia is gaining prominence in the eyes of African-Americans, and Washington DC is considered the capital of this growing movement. African organizations are sponsoring shows all over the country where black collectibles are traded and purchased.

Author: Young, Wayne A.
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
Social aspects, Washington, D.C.

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Black memorabilia and doll pioneers begin new decade

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Malinda Saunders, Laverne Hall and Barbara Whiteman have been influential in developing the Black memorabilia and doll market. Saunders sponsors annual Black memorabilia trade shows, Hall makes and exhibits Black dolls and Whiteman operates a museum and holds conventions on Black dolls.

Author: Young, Wayne A.
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1995
Appreciation, Behavior, Popular culture, Whiteman, Barbara, Saunders, Malinda, Hall, Laverne

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World War II memorabilia

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World War II clothing and equipment personalized by servicemen are valuable collectibles, made even more so with the soldier's personal history tracked through his War Department papers. One airman's military history is given and reference sources are listed.

Author: Richardson, Katherine
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
Records and correspondence, World War II, 1939-1945, Military personnel

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Subjects list: African Americans, Collections and collecting, Collectibles
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