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Posted 1 year ago
TGBWC
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And yet, another item taken out of my vault; this is a very unusual (and probably not politically correct) "Black Treasures" educational kit, produced by The Coca-Cola Company...in 1969.
This included a typewriter style book, to help teachers discuss negro life and history. There's also a vinyl record and a film strip (which BTW, I never even opened and viewed).
In all of my years collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, I've only seen one more of these kits. I'm sure they're rare....and interesting, to say the least.
Check back on Sunday. I'm unearthing more treasures from the vault.
Ray
Coca ColaFrom its invention by John S. Pemberton in 1886 to today, Coca-Cola has bec…
WOW, who knew?
Is there no end to this vault.......
I'm pretty sure that's true, Ray's got the goods!