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Arthur Alfonso Schomburg
Black Bibliophile & Collector
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Focusing on the life of Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, this biography details his journey from Puerto Rico to New York, where he became a key figure in uncovering black history and culture. Active in Caribbean revolutionary movements, Schomburg dedicated himself to collecting overlooked records and artifacts, creating an unparalleled collection that now serves as the foundation of the Schomburg Center at the New York Public Library. His work significantly shaped the study and appreciation of black heritage.
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Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, Elinor Des Verney Sinnette
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Arthur Alfonso Schomburg
- Subtitle
- Black Bibliophile & Collector
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elinor Des Verney Sinnette
- Publisher
- Wayne State University Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 278
- ISBN13
- 9780814321577
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the life of Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, this biography details his journey from Puerto Rico to New York, where he became a key figure in uncovering black history and culture. Active in Caribbean revolutionary movements, Schomburg dedicated himself to collecting overlooked records and artifacts, creating an unparalleled collection that now serves as the foundation of the Schomburg Center at the New York Public Library. His work significantly shaped the study and appreciation of black heritage.