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1979 Press Photo Sir Arthur Lewis First Black to Receive a Nobel Prize

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Sir Arthur Lewis, a native of the West Indies and a British Subject, became the first black to receive a Nobel prize in a category other than peace today when he was jointly awarded the Nobel memorial prize in Economic Science with Theodore W. Schultz, 77, of the University of Chicago Sir Arthur, 64, teaches Economics at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton. Photo shows Sir Arthur Lewis at a Press Conference held at Princeton after news was received of Sir Arthurs nomination.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 10-16-1979.

This item is an original collectible vintage print from a news archive, not a digital download or reproduction. Please see our FAQ for more information.

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