[African American History] [National Association of Negro Musicians] Welcome Placard for the "National Association of Negro Musicians"' 29th Annual Convention"Printed on rigid cardstock. 4. 25" x 11. 75". Near fine with light edge wear. This was the placard used for the 1952 annual conventional of the National Association of Negro Musicians held at St. Mark's Methodist church at 139th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. in Harlem. Most likely used when registering the 350 delegates from 48 states. The keynote address was given by Ruth Whitehead Whaley, the first Black woman to graduate from Fordham University School