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McGuire, George Alexander, 1866-1934 Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religious and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09825 Author/Creator: McGuire, George Alexander, 1866-1934 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Booklet Date: 1921 Pagination: 36 p. : Height: 14.6 cm, Width: 9.3 cm Order a Copy

One booklet entitled, "Universal Negro Catechism: A Course of Instruction in Religion and Historical Knowledge Pertaining to the Race," dated 1921. Contains questions and answers related to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, history of Africa and the mission of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Also includes interpretation of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence related to African Americans.

McGuire, George Alexander, 1866-1934
Garvey, Marcus, 1887-1940

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