Patterson, A.E. and M.W. Guy, compilers. The Home-Seeker’s Guide: Published Under the Direction of the Commercial Industrial Association of Muskogee, Indian Territory. Muskogee, Indian Territory: Republican Print, 1907. 8vo (6.75 x 9.5 in.). Black and white illustrations. Original wrappers. (Chip to lower right and minor chipping to spine, else fine). FIRST EDITION. Remarkably scarce, OCLC locates one copy. After the Civil War had concluded, Americans had a renewed vigor for western expansion. Congress had opened portions of Indian Territory in the late 19th century to non-Native settlers. Ohioan Charles N. Haskell, who would go on to be Oklahoma’s first governor, moved to Muskogee in 1901 and spearheaded an effort to grow the town. With only 4,000 inhabitants in 1901, it had grown to 25,000 by 1910. It was in this time of incredible expansion and economic growth that this fascinating pamphlet was written specifically for African Americans to settle in Muskogee. Compiled by Milton W. Guy and Adam E. Patterson (1876-1949), a prominent supporter of Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic party in the early 20th century. Earning a law degree and entering the bar, he moved to Muskogee in 1904 and became a prominent lawyer and real estate broker. The introduction succinctly states its aim, “The object of the publication of this pamphlet is to furnish to the colored people throughout the states and especially homeseekers valuable statistical and general information of the brilliant opportunities that have in this Territory to acquire comfortable homes, accumulate wealth and to expand mentally, under circumstances calculated to make them good, self-reliant and desirable citizens...To the man who really wants a start in life and is willing to work, work and sacrifice, no other state offers such inducements as the Indian Territory.” The guide publicizes the many black-owned businesses, churches, civic organizations, and prominent citizens, illustrated with photographs. Patterson was a black Democrat who was disillusioned with the Republican Party at the start of the 20th century who believed that they were not the sole protectors of civil rights for African Americans. He supported Wilson in the 1912 election and Wilson nominated him to be the Register of the US Treasury on July 24, 1913. He was faced with vehement, racist opposition by two prominent southern senators, however, and Wilson withdrew the nomination. Upon the start of World War I, Patterson was appointed Division Judge Advocate for the 92nd Division, part of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), becoming the first African American to enter the Judge Advocate General’s Department. His promotion to major made him one of the highest-ranking African Americans in the army. Condition: Chip to lower right and minor chipping to spine, else fine.
Patterson, A.E. and M.W. Guy, compilers. The Home-Seeker’s Guide: Published Under the Direction of the Commercial Industrial Association of Muskogee, Indian Territory. Muskogee, Indian Territory: Republican Print, 1907. 8vo (6.75 x 9.5 in.). Black and white illustrations. Original wrappers. (Chip to lower right and minor chipping to spine, else fine). FIRST EDITION. Remarkably scarce, OCLC locates one copy. After the Civil War had concluded, Americans had a renewed vigor for western expansion. Congress had opened portions of Indian Territory in the late 19th century to non-Native settlers. Ohioan Charles N. Haskell, who would go on to be Oklahoma’s first governor, moved to Muskogee in 1901 and spearheaded an effort to grow the town. With only 4,000 inhabitants in 1901, it had grown to 25,000 by 1910. It was in this time of incredible expansion and economic growth that this fascinating pamphlet was written specifically for African Americans to settle in Muskogee. Compiled by Milton W. Guy and Adam E. Patterson (1876-1949), a prominent supporter of Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic party in the early 20th century. Earning a law degree and entering the bar, he moved to Muskogee in 1904 and became a prominent lawyer and real estate broker. The introduction succinctly states its aim, “The object of the publication of this pamphlet is to furnish to the colored people throughout the states and especially homeseekers valuable statistical and general information of the brilliant opportunities that have in this Territory to acquire comfortable homes, accumulate wealth and to expand mentally, under circumstances calculated to make them good, self-reliant and desirable citizens...To the man who really wants a start in life and is willing to work, work and sacrifice, no other state offers such inducements as the Indian Territory.” The guide publicizes the many black-owned businesses, churches, civic organizations, and prominent citizens, illustrated with photographs. Patterson was a black Democrat who was disillusioned with the Republican Party at the start of the 20th century who believed that they were not the sole protectors of civil rights for African Americans. He supported Wilson in the 1912 election and Wilson nominated him to be the Register of the US Treasury on July 24, 1913. He was faced with vehement, racist opposition by two prominent southern senators, however, and Wilson withdrew the nomination. Upon the start of World War I, Patterson was appointed Division Judge Advocate for the 92nd Division, part of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), becoming the first African American to enter the Judge Advocate General’s Department. His promotion to major made him one of the highest-ranking African Americans in the army. Condition: Chip to lower right and minor chipping to spine, else fine.
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