1938 National Baptist Convention Pennant African American Civil Rights RARE

Vintage 1938 National Baptist Convention Pennant – 75th Anniversary of Emancipation – St. Louis

This is an original 1938 felt pennant commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Issued for the National Baptist Convention held in St. Louis from September 7-11, 1938, the pennant features portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and prominent Baptist leaders, as well as a striking illustration of a rising sun behind a cross.

Pennant Details:

• Event: National Baptist Convention, St. Louis
• Date: September 7-11, 1938
• Occasion: 75th Anniversary of Emancipation (1863-1938)
• Material: Felt with printed white and gold design
• Dimensions: 11" x 28"

Historical & Collector Interest:

• National Baptist Convention: One of the largest and most influential African American religious organizations, playing a key role in civil rights and social justice movements.
• Emancipation Celebration: 1938 marked 75 years since Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, making this a key artifact of African American history.
• Black Americana Collectibles: Rare pre-WWII African American event memorabilia is highly sought-after, particularly by museums and cultural institutions.