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This newspaper article advocates for the election of Lawyer G. Edward Dickerson as representative of the Second Senatorial District of Philadelphia. It lists the many times he has stood up for African-American citizens, including how he defended…

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J. Austin Norris, a prominent Philadelphia African American lawyer, lost the Democratic election in the 7th Ward in early June 1938. Norris often looked out for the President of Berean Savings I. Maximilian Martin.

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A poster outlining the upcoming political, educational, and civic rally for black empowerment.

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Dinner party for victorious democratic party candidates following the election day, November 9th, 1936. A head table and 6 smaller tables are occupied in the picture.
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