Edyth Ingraham (1 results)

Washington, D.C.: The Associated Publisher's, Inc., [ca.19611963]. 14, [2 (blank)]pp. 8¼ x 5¼ inches. Yellow stiff paper wrappers. A near fine copy. First edition, first printing. 1960s Middle and Junior High School social studies unit guide promoting the values of diversity. The guide was prepared for teachers to promote geographical knowledge of the United States, skills for reading and gathering information, and "to help pupils get acquainted with; learn to appreciate and to respect all Americans from diverse racial, religious and nationality backgrounds." The guide highlights the achievements of numerous ethnic groups in America. It was published by the The Associated Publishers, Inc. of Washington, D.C., founded by Carter G. Woodson, the "Father of Black History." At the end, there is an extensive bibliography "for the development of respect for the Negro American." The author, Edyth H. Ingraham, was a Philadelphia school principal and chapter president of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.