Postcard Books from The New York Public Library

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Ellis Island
Portraits of Immigrants

At the turn of the twentieth century, Ellis Island in New York Harbor became the primary entry point for European immigrants and a symbol of hope for a new life in America. Between 1892 and 1924, twelve million people (more than 70 percent of all immigrants in those years) passed through the immigration station there. Proud, fearful, delighted, dignified, or perhaps just curious, the newly arrived look out at us in this moving collection of 30 postcards--evocative portraits depicting the varied faces of our diverse ethnic heritage.

All the images are from The New York Public Library's extensive collections about Ellis Island and the immigrant experience.

2004; $9.95; ISBN 0-7649-2869-4
Published by Pomegranate in association with The New York Public Library


Buffalo Soldiers
Photographs from the Collections of Anthony L. Powell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

In recognition of African Americans' service during the Civil War, in 1866 Congress authorized six black infantry regiments (subsequently consolidated into the Twenty-fourth and the Twenty-fifth U.S. Infantry) and two cavalry units (the Ninth and the Tenth U.S. Army Cavalry). Black soldiers served admirably in Texas, the Southwest, and the Great Plains, maintaining order on the frontier and distinguishing themselves during the Indian Wars (thirteen enlisted men earned the Medal of Honor). During the harsh winters, the soldiers wore coats made of buffalo hides. Because of the coats' appearance and the men's own tightly curled hair, the Native Americans called them Buffalo Soldiers, a respected and honorable sobriquet the men proudly accepted. The Buffalo Soldiers went on to serve with distinction, through World War II.

Despite their impressive military record, the American public remains largely unaware of the valuable service African American soldiers performed. The 28 photographs reproduced here offer a rare glimpse into their world.

2004; $9.95; ISBN 0-7649-2878-3
Published by Pomegranate in association with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture


I Paint My House
Traditional Art by African Women
Photographs and Captions by Margaret Courtney-Clarke

The acclaimed photojournalist Margaret Courtney-Clarke has spent more than 20 years traveling in Africa, recording the art of African women. Her contribution to history has been to preserve in her photographs the diverse arts of Africa's traditional cultures. In South Africa and West Africa, women paint their adobe homes with bold designs in brilliant colors. All over the continent, women who live traditionally create pottery and textiles in the spirit of their ancestors. Similarly, dazzling talent at body painting and adornment can be found throughout Africa.

This book of postcards presents 30 splendid examples of African art and design. These photographs introduce the viewer to strikingly different worlds that have--thus far--survived the storms of recent centuries.

2004; $9.95; ISBN 0-7649-2202-5
Published by Pomegranate in association with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture



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