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Lot of 3 scarce Southern pinbacks. The First Colored Georgia State Fair / R.R. Wright, Pres't. / Macon, GA. / Nov. 12-19, 1906 / Tell 'Em We Are Rising, 1906. Bastian Brothers imprint to paper back. Diam.: 1.25 in. (32 mm). In the January 1, 1908 issue of The Southern Workman, an article titled "Forty Years of Negro Progress" by R.R. Wright, Jr. reports on the fair that was organized by farmers "for the purpose of showing the progress of the race in the generation of freedom, and of instituting on a large scale some methods of bettering conditions among the Negro farmers, and working people generally, in Georgia." The fair held in Central City Park in Macon featured a large Agricultural Building, a Women's Building showcasing artistic and domestic achievements, and exhibits from several schools including Clark University of Atlanta and Ballard Normal School in Macon. The fair was even attended by Booker T. Washington. Yazoo Valley Souvenir, 1896. Includes multi-colored illustration of African Americans harvesting cotton in a field. Paper back on verso: "For another button and information about the Yazoo Valley / write to / E.P. SKENE, / Room 212, / Central Station / Chicago, Ill." with Whitehead & Hoag imprint" With 1896 patent date on edge. Likely intended as a land promotion for homesteaders. South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition / Charleston, 1901-1902 surrounding an image of two black men holding a large slice of watermelon with a palm tree between them and the caption, "Down in Dixie." Balto Badge & Nov. Co. imprint to paper back. Diam.: 1.25 in. (32 mm). The South Carolina and Inter-State West Indian Exposition was hosted as a way to encourage trade in new markets. It featured a Cotton Palace, Women's Building, and Negro Department in its own building. Condition: Light cracks to George Fair pinback. Minor chip to paper back on Yazoo Valley pin.