Black American historian and sociologist, who conducted the initial research on the black experience in the United States. His work paved the way for the civil rights, Pan-African, and Black Power movements in the United States. Co-founder of the NAACP elected as one of its founding officers in 1910.

TLS, "W.E. B. Du Bois", 1pg, 8 vo., The Crisis, New York, December 5, 1921. Du Bois responds to Ms Helen Bachmiller of Parker High School in Dayton Ohio. He writes from the editorial rooms of The Crisis, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He thanks Ms. Bachmiller for the information she sent "I am always glad to know of facts of this sort. Very sincerely yours."

Du Bois was hired to head the NAACP's publicity and research efforts. He was named editor of the NAACP's magazine. The Crisis, became the most important national voice for the advancement of black civil rights largely due to Du Bois's reporting and editorials. A fine piece in excellent condition. (#AUH)