Ida E. Lewis Poster, [1964]

Summary

Abstract:
Publicity poster for the Black writer and journalist's first book, The Deep Ditch and the Narrow Pit, published in 1964 by Pavilion Press
Extent:
1 item
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Ida E. Lewis Poster,

Background

Scope and content:

The Ida E. Lewis Poster consists of a poster advertising the Black writer and journalist’s first book, The Deep Ditch and the Narrow Pit, published in 1964 by Pavilion Press. The poster is illustrated with a line art drawing of Lewis at work, with a pen poised above an open notebook.

Biographical / historical:

Ida E. Lewis (1934- ) is a Black American journalist, author, and teacher. Early in her career she wrote for both American and French newspapers and magazines, including Le Monde and Jeune Afrique. She became the second editor-in-chief of Essence magazine and the first female editor-in-chief of the NAACP's The Crisis, and founded the news magazine Encore which provided a Black perspective on international affairs. She has taught journalism at Columbia University, and has been for many years actively involved with Boston University's College of Communication, teaching as well as serving on its advisory board.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2020
Arrangement:

Single item.

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Ida E. Lewis Poster,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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