African American Periodical Newspic Black Photographers
Newspic: The Complete Newspicture Magazine [Vol. 6, No. 2 (Feb 1946)] Author: McClarrin, Otto (editor) Title: Newspic: The Complete Newspicture Magazine [Vol. 6, No. 2 (Feb 1946)] Publication: Birmingham, Alabama: Newspic Publishing Co., 1946 Description: 12¼” x 9¼”. Stapled pictorial self-wrappers. Pp. 36. Good plus: one 4” x 2” section near the rear excised, with slicing through subsequent leaves and rear cover, though all latter content extant; wrappers split at both ends, lightly worn and creased; light toning, scattered light spotting and a few small stains. This is a rare issue of an uncommon African American magazine, Newspic. Filled to the brim with incredible photographic images by important Black photographers, the issue documents African American soldiers, firefighters, artists, models and “interesting personalities” from the celebrity to the everyday. Newspic ran from approximately 1940 to 1947 and was known to feature the accomplishments of notable African Americans, Black contributions to the war effort and issues facing the average African American throughout the United States. This issue focused on the eastern seaboard, as editor Otto McClarrin visited several cities to report on them. McClarrin, a Howard graduate, helped organize Howard's first formal publicity program before serving in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He was editor of Newspic from 1945 to 1947 then returned to Howard as publicity and public relations director until 1956. McClarrin later served the United States government as public affairs officer for the Information Agency, information officer with the Civil Rights Commission, an official of the Office of Economic Opportunity and an administrator with the Department of Health and Human Services. He died in 1983. This issue is jam-packed with images of both notable and ordinary-but-accomplished African Americans. Importantly, it contains numerous photographs by Gordon Parks, as well as a fantastic cover and pin-up shots by the “well-known twins, Morgan and Marvin Smith who have been photographing glamour girls in Harlem for many years.” The Smith brothers worked for the Works Progress Administration building gardens and painting murals, and in 1937 Morgan became the first staff photographer for the New York Amsterdam News. Two years later, they opened their own studio, M & M Smith Studios, next to the Apollo Theater and became the theater's official photographers. Marvin was the first African American student to enroll at the Naval Air Station School of Photography and Motion Pictures during World War II, and Morgan provided the pictures to a number of large Black newspapers throughout the country. They closed their studio, which had become a Harlem landmark, in 1968 and worked in television until 1975 when they retired at the age of 65. This issue documents “Philly's Fine USO” with great shots of African American servicemen with the likes of Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, USO “Queens,” “hostesses,” family and friends. It also includes what is “said to be the last photograph taken of the inimitable Fats Waller” before the “tour of the midwest which ended in his death.” A “Weekend in New York” section highlights events and personalities “in the big city of bright lights and glamour” with reviews of Broadway plays, images of Harlem's Savoy Ballroom and a performance led by Katherine Dunham, who has been called the “matriarch and queen mother of Black dance.” There is also a segment on “New York School Children,” filled with great shots and data comparing New York's public school system with that of southern cities, and one on African Americans “Fighting Fires in the Nation's Capitol” with fantastic images by Parks. Holdings of Newspic are rare. OCLC shows two entries for a total of five institutions, four of which have only one issue, with two having this one. Good +. Seller ID: 8112 Subject: African Americana, Black Photographers, Periodicals This item is offered by Langdon Manor Books, LLC, antiquarian booksellers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully, ship daily, and have a no hassle returns policy--your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksllers (ILAB) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) and adhere to their rules of ethics. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED IN PERPETUITY TO BE AUTHENTIC AND ORIGINAL Terms and shipping: Payment is required within 3 days of purchase. Payment via paypal unless other arrangements have been made prior to purchase or bidding. Shipping in the continental United States, with delivery confirmation is $4.00 International shipping via USPS priority is based on weight and location. International purchases under 4 pounds and under $100 may be shipped via USPS First Class. Texas residents will be charged 6.25% sales tax. Please note that any bookends you see in a photograph are NOT included as part of this purchase. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We allow returns for any reason, our feedback is perfect, and we will absolutely make things right if you are disappointed with your purchase. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Author | McClarrin, Otto (editor |
| Year | 1946 |
| Publisher | Newspic Publishing Co |
| Language | English |
| Culture | Black Americana |
Newspic: The Complete Newspicture Magazine [Vol. 6, No. 2 (Feb 1946)] Author: McClarrin, Otto (editor) Title: Newspic: The Complete Newspicture Magazine [Vol. 6, No. 2 (Feb 1946)] Publication: Birmingham, Alabama: Newspic Publishing Co., 1946 Description: 12¼” x 9¼”. Stapled pictorial self-wrappers. Pp. 36. Good plus: one 4” x 2” section near the rear excised, with slicing through subsequent leaves and rear cover, though all latter content extant; wrappers split at both ends, lightly worn and creased; light toning, scattered light spotting and a few small stains. This is a rare issue of an uncommon African American magazine, Newspic. Filled to the brim with incredible photographic images by important Black photographers, the issue documents African American soldiers, firefighters, artists, models and “interesting personalities” from the celebrity to the everyday. Newspic ran from approximately 1940 to 1947 and was known to feature the accomplishments of notable African Americans, Black contributions to the war effort and issues facing the average African American throughout the United States. This issue focused on the eastern seaboard, as editor Otto McClarrin visited several cities to report on them. McClarrin, a Howard graduate, helped organize Howard’s first formal publicity program before serving in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He was editor of Newspic from 1945 to 1947 then returned to Howard as publicity and public relations director until 1956. McClarrin later served the United States government as public affairs officer for the Information Agency, information officer with the Civil Rights Commission, an official of the Office of Economic Opportunity and an administrator with the Department of Health and Human Services. He died in 1983. This issue is jam-packed with images of both notable and ordinary-but-accomplished African Americans. Importantly, it contains numerous photographs by Gordon Parks, as well as a fantastic cover and pin-up shots by the “well-known twins, Morgan and Marvin Smith who have been photographing glamour girls in Harlem for many years.” The Smith brothers worked for the Works Progress Administration building gardens and painting murals, and in 1937 Morgan became the first staff photographer for the New York Amsterdam News. Two years later, they opened their own studio, M & M Smith Studios, next to the Apollo Theater and became the theater’s official photographers. Marvin was the first African American student to enroll at the Naval Air Station School of Photography and Motion Pictures during World War II, and Morgan provided the pictures to a number of large Black newspapers throughout the country. They closed their studio, which had become a Harlem landmark, in 1968 and worked in television until 1975 when they retired at the age of 65. This issue documents “Philly’s Fine USO” with great shots of African American servicemen with the likes of Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, USO “Queens,” “hostesses,” family and friends. It also includes what is “said to be the last photograph taken of the inimitable Fats Waller” before the “tour of the midwest which ended in his death.” A “Weekend in New York” section highlights events and personalities “in the big city of bright lights and glamour” with reviews of Broadway plays, images of Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom and a performance led by Katherine Dunham, who has been called the “matriarch and queen mother of Black dance.” There is also a segment on “New York School Children,” filled with great shots and data comparing New York’s public school system with that of southern cities, and one on African Americans “Fighting Fires in the Nation’s Capitol” with fantastic images by Parks. Holdings of Newspic are rare. OCLC shows two entries for a total of five institutions, four of which have only one issue, with two having this one. Good +. Seller ID: 8112 Subject: African Americana, Black Photographers, Periodicals This item is offered by Langdon Manor Books, LLC, antiquarian booksellers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully, ship daily, and have a no hassle returns policy–your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksllers (ILAB) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) and adhere to their rules of ethics. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED IN PERPETUITY TO BE AUTHENTIC AND ORIGINAL Terms and shipping: Payment is required within 3 days of purchase. Payment via paypal unless other arrangements have been made prior to purchase or bidding. Shipping in the continental United States, with delivery confirmation is $4.00 International shipping via USPS priority is based on weight and location. International purchases under 4 pounds and under $100 may be shipped via USPS First Class. Texas residents will be charged 6.25% sales tax. Please note that any bookends you see in a photograph are NOT included as part of this purchase. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We allow returns for any reason, our feedback is perfect, and we will absolutely make things right if you are disappointed with your purchase. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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