Civil rights leader, writer, educator and founder of the NAACP. He inspired and fought for economic, civil, social and political equality for African Americans. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, W.E. Burghardt Du Bois, Shirley Graham, Thirty-One Grace Court, Brooklyn 1, N.Y. letterhead, December 14, 1960. In full: “Dear Mr. Stanhope: JOHN BROWN is being reprinted by Associated Publishers, 381 Fourth Avenue, New York, 16, New York, although I do not know just when. You might write them direct.” Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Du Bois. In fine condition, with scattered faint creasing, affecting nothing. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
