Informational pages for W.E.B. Du Bois Commemorative Stamp - Black Heritage Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for W.E.B. Du Bois. First issued January 31, 1992, stamp No. 380 in a series

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University of North Florida UNF Digital Commons Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers 1-31-1992 Black Heritage Stamp Series: W.E.B. Du Bois United States Postal Service. Stamp Division Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/hurst_stamps  Part of the African American Studies Commons, and the United States History Commons Recommended Citation Black Heritage Stamp Series: W.E.B. Du Bois. 1992. Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers. University of North Florida. Thomas G. Carpenter Library. Special Collections and Archives. UNF Digital Commons. https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/hurst_stamps/20 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers at UNF Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection by an authorized administrator of UNF Digital Commons. For more information, please contact Digital Projects. © 1-31-1992 All Rights Reserved Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. Papers Thomas G Carpenter Library  Special CollectionsCopyright U.S. Postal Service 1991 Issue Date: January 31, 1992 First Day City: Atlanta, Georgia Designer.- Higgins Bond, Teaneck, New Jersey Art Director: Jerry Pinkney, Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee Typographer: John Boyd Project Manager: Terrence McCaffrey, Program Manager, Design Section, U.S. Postal Service Printing Process: OffseVintaglio (Bureau of Engraving and Printing) Colors: Blue (intaglio); brown, yellow, magenta, cyan, black, and dark brown (offset) Image Area: 0.84 x 1.41 inches or 21.3 x 25.8 millimeters Stamps per Pane: 50 Marginal Markings: ©U.S. Postal Service 1991 Use Correct ZIP Code® (USPS Olympic logo) 36 use 380•u.s. Olympic Committee authenticating notice. Civil rights advocate W .E. B. Du Bois ( 1868-1963) was one of the founders of the NAACP. Du Bois was a noted writer, historian, scholar, educator, and sociologist. 29-Cent Du Bois Commemorative Stamp The 15th in the Black Heritage Series pays homage to William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (1868-1963), a writer, scholar, and pioneering civil rights activist. Du Bois was an influential black leader for half a century. He wrote 21 books, edited 15 volumes, and published over 100 major articles. He earned a Ph.D. at Harvard and studied at the University of Berlin. But his sociological studies increasingly spilled over into political activism. Du Bois helped form the Niagara Movement in 1905, and four years later its outgrowth, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Du Bois and the NAACP took a more insis-tent position on integration than the then-recognized spokesman for blacks, Booker T. Washington. For over 20 years, Du Bois edited the NAACP's journal, The Crisis. The 29-cent Du Bois commemorative stamp is the second design by Higgins Bond of Teaneck, New Jersey, who also contributed the design for the Black Heritage Series stamp honoring inventor Jan Matzeliger. Souvenir Page© 1992 U.S. Postal Service 92-03 Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. Papers Thomas G Carpenter Library  Special CollectionsUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE AMERICAN COMMEMORATIVES William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, a historian, scholar, educator and sociologist of African American descent, became one of the most In-fluential leaders of black protest against racial discrimination In the United States during the first half of this century. Du Bois was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, on Febru-ary 23, 1868. He graduated from Fisk University In 1888 and became the first African American to receive a Ph.D. degree at Harvard Univer-sity in 1895. After further studying In Berlin, Du Bois taught econom-ics and history at Atlanta University from 1897 to 1910. His book, "The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study" (1899), and his "Atlanta University Studies" (1897-1911) were his most scholarly works. With "The Souls of Black Folk" he established his reputation as a superb stylist. A leader In the early movement for equality for Americans of Ahl-can descent, Du Bois believed that the best way to defeat prejudice was for college educated African Americans to lead the fight against It. He began to demand Immediate equality, and founded the Niagara movement in 1905, which later evolved into The National Associa-tion for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1910. From 1910 to 1934 he worked as editor of the association's publication: Crisis. He made his editor desk a podium for disseminating his Ideas of change, soon becoming the black movement's most influential spokesman. Along with his demands for equal rights for African Americans In the United States, Du Bois was probably the first black American to express the Idea of Pan Afrlcanism, the belief that all people of African descent have common in• terests and should work together to con• quer prejudice. Du Bois left the NAACP in 1934, and returned to Atlanta University, where he headed the department of sociology until .Du Bois 1944. From 1944 to 1948, he again worked for the NAACP . Du Bois's incisive eloquence and vast erudition made him a powerful orator. His ideas for change were Instrumental in forging the movement for full equality of African Americans, and historians stlll rely on his prolific writings in their research on blacks in American history. The stamp commemorating the achievements of W.E.B. Du Bois, was designed by Higgins Bond of Teaneck, New Jersey, and was issued January 31, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia. It features a large head-and-shoulders portrait of Du Bois. A vignette of Du Bois at his typewriter, recalls his role as a writer, edi• tor and scholar. Stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Pri nting. Washington. D.C. Copyright 1992 Uni ted States Postal Service No. 380 In a series January 31,1992/ Pri nted In U.S.A. Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. Papers Thomas G Carpenter Library  Special CollectionsUse Correct ZIP Code ® © U nited States Postal Service 1991 36 use 380I Civil rights advocate W.E.B. Ou Bois (1868·1963)was one of the founders • of the NAACP. Du Bois was a noted • : writer, historian, scholar, educator and sociologist . I I 2 2 I I I I I Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. Papers Thomas G Carpenter Library  Special CollectionsCover art © Thomas Blackshear. 1992 U.S. Postal Service. All rights reserved. / W.E.B. Du Bois Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. Papers Thomas G Carpenter Library  Special CollectionsPresidingPresentation of Colors National Anthem Invocation Welcome Introduction of Guests Remarks Musical Selection Dedication of Stamp Benediction Honored Guests Richard 1. Carleton General Manager/ Postmaster Atlanta, Georgia Naval ROTC Unit Atlanta University Center CAU Philharmonic SocietyDr. Major Jones , Chaplain Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library Dr. thomas W. Cole, Jr. President Clark Atlanta University Richard CarletonLe Gree S. Daniels Governor U.S. Postal Service David G. Du Bois 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' CAU Philharmonic Society Joseph] . Mn/1011 Senior Assistant Postmaster General Reverend Paul Easley Chaplain Clark Atlanta University Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Executive Director /CEO NAACP Dr. Du Bois Williams Higgins Bond Designer of Stamp FIRST DAY OF ISSUE illiam Edward Burghardt Du Bois was born in Crea t Barrington, Massachussetts, on February 23, 1868 of mixed French, Dutch and African parentage. He was educated at Fisk University, where he earned an AB. (1888) and Harvard University, where he earned an AB., (1890), M.A., (1891) and Ph.D., (1895). After studying in Berlin, he taught at Wilberforce College and was a professor of economics and history and later head of the department of sociology at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University). In 1905, Du Bois founded the Niagara Movement, which later (1910) evolved into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). From 1910 to 1932, he served as editor of the AACP' s periodical, Crisis, and was a leader in the modern movement for full equality for African Americans. A gifted writer, Du Bois' most notable works include: The Philadelphia Negro: A Social St11dy (1899), Atlanta UniversihJ Studies (1897), and Souls of Black Folk. He died in A cra, Ghana, on August 27, 1963. The Postal Service is pleased to issue the Du Bois commemorative stamp, the 15th in he Black Heritage Series. The sstamp was designed by Higgins Bond of Teaneck, New Jersey. Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. Papers Thomas G Carpenter Library Special CollectionsW. E.B. Du BOISBlack HeritageSeriesFIRST DAY OF ISSUE Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. Papers Thomas G Carpenter Library Special CollectionsThe authorized gold stamp replica preserved in this cover is produced under a non-exclusive licensing agreement with the United States Postal Service. Stamp design © U.S. Postal Service. COVER DESIGN © POSTAL COMMEMORATIVE SOCIETY 

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