African Americans and Labor

In honor of Black History Month, come view selections from the Rare and A.S. Salley Collections featuring items like Porgy, Potee’s Gal, and Sunclouds. This display will be up through the end of the month.

Selected books in the State Library's display case from the A.S. Salley Collection. One book closed, one open, and a sign behind them stating Black History Month: African Americans and Labor
Selected open books in the State Library's display case from the A.S. Salley Collection in the display case, with a copy of Porgy & Bess propped upright on the right.

Upcoming Event

Library of Congress logo over the words BY The People in orange.

By the People Transcription Information Session

February 11, 2025, 3:00 PM
Join us for a virtual information session about the By The People transcription project and prepare for the live stream of the Library of Congress' 2025 Douglass Day Celebration.

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