Description
First edition of Cincinnati’s Colored Citizens: Historical, Sociological, and Biographical by Wendell P. Dabney, published in 1926.
Octavo, 440pp. Full black cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. Solid text block, light wear along corners and edges. Previous ownership inscription to front endpaper. (Coyle 152) (Blockson 2596)
This work includes a history of Cincinnati “from prehistoric times to 1877” with biographies from notable local business owners, artists, clergymen, and more.
Wendell Phillips Dabney (1865-1952) was an African American author, publisher, civil rights activist, and musician. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he later moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he became a prominent advocate for racial equality. He founded The Union, a newspaper dedicated to Black issues, and published books highlighting African American history and achievements. Dabney also worked as a political organizer and was the first African American to lead the Cincinnati NAACP. His writings and activism focused on combating racial discrimination and promoting education and economic opportunities for Black communities.
