People’s Songs [Bulletin], 23 (of 35) issues published Author: Seeger, Pete; Woody Guthrie, et al Place: New York Publisher: Date: Feb. 1946- Feb.1949 Description: Includes Vol. 1, Nos. 1-6,8,10-12; Vol.2, Nos. 3-9; Vol.3, Nos. 1-6,8,10,12; Vol. 4, No. 1 (final issue). Most issues 8pp. each, illustrated with photographs and cover art by Chuck Ro, Ben Ossa, Ronnie Gilbert, David Stors Martin, Joseph Haber, and 1 cover by African-American master artist Jacob Lawrence “People’s Songs” was formed after World War II by New York songwriters, singers, union representatives and “workers in allied cultural fields”, to “create, promote, and distribute songs of labor and the American people.” The famed Pete Seeger, the first Bulletin editor, became National Director or the organization, supported by Woody Guthrie (“This Land is My Land”), Lee Hays, Earl Robinson, Burl Ives, Bess Lomax, Robert Claiborne and other “progressive” folk singers of the day. The organization was closely and unabashedly allied with the American Communist Party, (“Red Boogie” is one song presented), and during these early Cold War years, often followed the “Party line”, including support of third party presidential candidate Henry Wallace. But the focus of most songs presented was pro-union labor (“Solidarity Forever”) and anti-Southern racism (“Listen, Mr. Bilbo”). African-American singer Josh White was one of the original organizers; his singing was highlighted, as was that of “Lead Belly” (Huddie Ledbetter) and Paul Robeson. The art by Jacob Lawrence virtually unknown at the time, was an added attraction. Bulletin issues, all of which had song music and lyrics, as well as news articles and letters, are now understandably rare, considering their cheap production - the first issues were mimeographed - and mail distribution, without envelopes, to members of the organization. Some issues have three holes in the left margin – as issued – for collection in a ring binder. Some of the pages (including the Lawrence cover) are detached at spine, but present. Still, most of these issues are well-preserved. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good. Item number: 287856
People’s Songs [Bulletin], 23 (of 35) issues published Author: Seeger, Pete; Woody Guthrie, et al Place: New York Publisher: Date: Feb. 1946- Feb.1949 Description: Includes Vol. 1, Nos. 1-6,8,10-12; Vol.2, Nos. 3-9; Vol.3, Nos. 1-6,8,10,12; Vol. 4, No. 1 (final issue). Most issues 8pp. each, illustrated with photographs and cover art by Chuck Ro, Ben Ossa, Ronnie Gilbert, David Stors Martin, Joseph Haber, and 1 cover by African-American master artist Jacob Lawrence “People’s Songs” was formed after World War II by New York songwriters, singers, union representatives and “workers in allied cultural fields”, to “create, promote, and distribute songs of labor and the American people.” The famed Pete Seeger, the first Bulletin editor, became National Director or the organization, supported by Woody Guthrie (“This Land is My Land”), Lee Hays, Earl Robinson, Burl Ives, Bess Lomax, Robert Claiborne and other “progressive” folk singers of the day. The organization was closely and unabashedly allied with the American Communist Party, (“Red Boogie” is one song presented), and during these early Cold War years, often followed the “Party line”, including support of third party presidential candidate Henry Wallace. But the focus of most songs presented was pro-union labor (“Solidarity Forever”) and anti-Southern racism (“Listen, Mr. Bilbo”). African-American singer Josh White was one of the original organizers; his singing was highlighted, as was that of “Lead Belly” (Huddie Ledbetter) and Paul Robeson. The art by Jacob Lawrence virtually unknown at the time, was an added attraction. Bulletin issues, all of which had song music and lyrics, as well as news articles and letters, are now understandably rare, considering their cheap production - the first issues were mimeographed - and mail distribution, without envelopes, to members of the organization. Some issues have three holes in the left margin – as issued – for collection in a ring binder. Some of the pages (including the Lawrence cover) are detached at spine, but present. Still, most of these issues are well-preserved. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good. Item number: 287856
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