(034256) Harrison, Joanne and Grant. The Life And Times Of Irvine Garland Penn. Philadelphia, PA: Xlibris, 2000. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 242 pages. Fine in Fine DJ. B&W Illustrations. Inscribed 'God's Blessings / to you and your / family' and signed by the authors on title page. The first biography of a man who was a major contributor to the study of Afro- American journalism, progress in education and social uplift of the black community in the era 1880-1930. Penn was instrumental in the founding and financial support of many colleges and universities in america, among which are the following: Bethune/Cookman , Meharry Medical College and Clark University. He brought together black Americans fro many historic meetings and conventions. The authors live in Kannapolis, NC. Scarce book ISBN: 0738835323 (Penn, Irvine, African Americans, Journalists)
