Collection consists of various coins made from wood and metal, that feature abolitionist, anti-slavery and civil rights content. Also includes medals and medallions.
Content: Title taken from Middleton "Spike" Harris Papers.
Content: The coin collection was held by Harris's organization, Negro History Associates, and compiled by member Martin Jacobwitz who specialized in collecting anti-slavery coins.
Biographical/historical: Middleton Alexander "Spike" Harris, 1908-1977, was an author, historian, collector and dealer of African Americana. He founded the Negro History Associates in 1964, which collected and disseminated information about persons of African descent.
Content: Forms part of the Middleton "Spike" Harris Papers, 1929-1977.
