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I am somebody! /

A day-glo poster, designed by African American graphic artist Herb Bruce which features the text of the poem, "I am somebody" written in the 1950's by civil rights activist Dr. William Holmes Borders.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Borders, William Holmes, 1905-1993
Format: Photo
Language:English
Published: [Chicago, Illinois] : Grafica Studios, a division of Charisma Chain Inc., [1970]
Subjects:
African Americans > Poetry > Posters.
African Americans > Social conditions > 20th century > Posters.
African Americans > History > 1964- > Posters.
Noirs américains > Poésie.
Poésie américaine > Auteurs noirs américains.
Noirs américains > Conditions sociales > Poésie.
Noirs américains > Ouvrages illustrés.
Political posters.
Posters > Illinois > Chicago > 1970.
Description
Summary:A day-glo poster, designed by African American graphic artist Herb Bruce which features the text of the poem, "I am somebody" written in the 1950's by civil rights activist Dr. William Holmes Borders.
Item Description:The left side of the poster features an image of the face of an African American man, with title "I am somebody!" at lower left. The poem is printed in red and yellow against a black background on the right side of the sheet. Facsimile signed by Bruce in the lower right corner of the image.
Physical Description:1 poster : color ; 62 x 92 cm