Black and Brown stamp album
Content Description
This collection contains three Black and Brown stamp albums, and two filled Black and Brown stamp albums. Also included are approximately 75-100 twenty-five cent Black and Brown stamps featuring James Brown. The Black and Brown Trading Stamp Corporation was founded by former pro football player Art Powell of the Oakland Raiders. Its goal was to increase patronage to black owned businesses in downtown Oakland and promote pride by featuring Black icons.
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased, 4 December 2019.
Restrictions Apply
No
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Dates
- circa 1969
Extent
0.04 Cubic Feet (This collection contains 1 legal folder.)